Incidents
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May 7, 2022
MVA-vehicle off the road way Just before 9 PM, PCVAC, Peekskill Fire, and 35M3, were dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries. Car 7514 (Sgt Hayes) and 75B3 responded to the scene upon dispatch. Upon arrival, a single vehicle was found off the roadway. EMS evaluated one patient. All units were back in service around 9:10 PM. February 17, 2022
Structure Fire Somers Around 4:30 PM today, our Rehab Unit was requested to the Somers Fire District for a structure fire. Car 7512 (Capt. Grant) and Rehab Unit 7506 responded upon dispatch. Members assisted with setting up rehab for the multiple firefighters operating on the scene. PCVAC units went back into service around 9:20 PM. While units operated in Somers, members stood by at PCVAC Headquarters, staffing two rigs to cover the city. December 22, 2021
Hudson Valley on Diversion PCVAC is currently operating at multiple calls in the district. While Hudson Valley is on a diversion, 75B1 and 75B2 are out at Westchester Medical Center and Phelps Memorial Hospital. A full crew on 75B3 is on standby in the district to cover any additional runs. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers for coming out to staff all three rigs tonight! Join our team! Go to pcvac.org and fill out an application today! 
November 19, 2021
MVA Rollover W/ Extrication Little after 22:00hrs last night, PCVAC, along with Peekskill FD and 35M1, were dispatched for a two-car Motor Vehicle Accident, Rollover, with the occupant still in the vehicle. Once on scene, one victim was found still in the vehicle. 75B2 requested an additional ambulance at this time, and 75B1, who was clearing up from another MVA, responded to the scene. That one victim was extricated by Peekskill FD through a quick windshield removal and transported to an area hospital. Pictures courtesy of Peekskill Professional Firefighters Local 2343 October 2, 2021
Here’s an exterior video tour taken by SGT. Hayes of our new Ambulance during the Officer’s inspection today. August 16, 2021
MVA Bear Mt. Bridge Rd Around 22:07 last night, PCVAC, along with Continental Village Fire Department, was dispatched for a Moter Vehicle Accident on Bear Mt. Bridge Rd-A.K.A The “Goat Trail.” Car 7511, Car 7514 & 75B3 responded upon dispatch. Units found a single car MVA with entrapment at the intersection of the Goat Trail and Route 9D. Members worked alongside Firefighters from CVFD, extricating the patient from the vehicle. The patient was then transported to an area trauma center. July 15, 2021
MVA with Car Fire Last night around 9:15 PM, PCVAC, along with Peekskill Fire Department and 35M1, were dispatched for a Motor Vehicle Accident with a car on fire by Albany Post Rd and Welcher Ave. Car 7512 (Capt. Grant), Car 7514 (Sgt. Hayes), Car 2347 (Medical Director Dr. McGurty), and 75B2 responded upon dispatch. After further investigation, the incident was found on Rt. 9 South Bound, about a mile south of the Welcher exit in the Montrose Fire District. All parties involved denied medical attention. 7514 and 75B2 were canceled en route, while 7512, 2347, and 35M1 remained on scene while PFD and MFD extinguished the car fire. Peekskill VAC is always recruiting! Visit pcvac.org and fill out an application today! July 3, 2021
Goat Trail MVA Around 11:00 AM this morning, PCVAC, along with Continental Village Fire Department and 35M1, were dispatched for a single vehicle into a wall on Bear Mountain Bridge Rd (A.K.A. The Goat Trail). Car 7512 (Capt. Grant), Car 2347 (Medical Director Dr. McGurty), and 75B3 responded upon dispatch. Units arrived on the scene and found two occupants with minor injuries. Occupants were evaluated on the scene, and one was transported to an area hospital. Interested in becoming a member? Join Today @pcvac.org Pictures courtesy of CVFD Capt. & PCVAC member Joseph Maffettone June 27, 2021
🚑 **Carbon Monoxide Incident - Mohegan** 🚑 Around 950 AM yesterday, PCVAC was dispatched Mutual Aid to a Carbon Monoxide Incident at the Sentinel of Mohegan Lake located on Lexington Avenue to assist Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association & Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association Volunteer Ambulance Corps. 7511 (Chief Sniffen), 7513 (LT Mercado), 7514 (SGT Hayes), 7515(SGT LaPadula), 75B3, and Rehab 7506 responded to the scene. Once on scene, crews helped evaluate evacuated residents and assisted in Rehab for Firefighters. All units were back in service at 12:30 PM. PCVAC had a total of 12 members who responded to the scene with additional full crews standing by in HQ to cover the city and surrounding areas. Are you interested in joining? Go to pcvac.org and fill out an application today! No experience is needed and no city residency required. June 14, 2021
🚑🚒**Back to Back Structure Fires**🚒🚑 For two nights in a row, PCVAC’s Special Operations Unit has been requested to the scene of a Structure Fire. Around Midnight Saturday, Peekskill Fire Department was dispatched for a house filling with smoke on Westchester Ave. Once on scene, they found an active basement fire transmitting the 10-75, bringing additional resources to the scene. Car 7511 (Chief Sniffen), 75B2 and 7506 all responded to the scene to assist Peekskill Firefighters with Rehab and medical coverage. Units were back in service around 3 am. Around 9:50 pm Sunday, Car 7511 (Chief Sniffen), Car 7512 (Capt Grant), and 7506 were requested to the scene of a Structure Fire on Strawberry Rd in the Lake Mohegan Fire District. Crews assisted firefighters in Rehab after extensive firefighting efforts. All units were back in service around 1:30 am. Pictures courtesy of PCVAC Members Joseph Maffettone, Justin Hayes, Raisa Sniffen, and Bernard Walker. Special Operations Unit 7506 arriving on scene of a Structure Fire in the Lake Mohegan Fire District
May 12, 2021
** Brush Fire-Rehab Request ** Around 1730hrs today, the Continental Village Fire Department was dispatched for a reported brush fire in the area of Camp Smith. Fire personnel found a 50ft x100ft brush fire and quickly worked to extinguish it. While crews were operating, Car 2132 requested our Rehab unit to the scene. 7511 and 7506 responded to the scene to standby for th firefighters operating. Units were back in service around 1900hrs. Pictures courtesy of CVFD Captain and PCVAC member Joseph Maffettone April 7, 2021
Another busy day for our Volunteers; here are some highlights from today. 0349hrs - 75B2 and Continental Village Fire Department responded for a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) with entrapment on Bear Mt. Bridge rd. Upon arrival, it was determined to be a single-car MVA with one occupant trapped inside. The occupant was extricated out of the vehicle by CVFD and then transported to a local hospital for further care. 16:48hrs - PCVAC and Peekskill Fire Department were dispatched for a two-car MVA on Bear Mountain Parkway. 75B2 responded upon dispatched and arrived on the scene to find no injuries. 19:35hrs- PCVAC was requested Mutual Aid to assist Cortlandt VAC and Montrose Fire Department for a female who fallen off a horse about 3/4 of a mile on a trail in Blue Mountain Reservation. 75B2 responded to the scene and awaited for Firefighters to extricate the patient out of the woods via UTV. The patient was treated and transported to a local hospital. 20:18hrs - PCVAC along with CVFD were dispatched to Anthony Nose for three lost hikers. 75B3 responded upon dispatch with a full crew while 75B2 was covering the Mutual aid request to Cortlandt. Firefighters from CVFD and Fort Montgomery FD were able to locate the lost hikers and guided them out of the woods safely. No injuries were reported. We want to thank all of our members who responded to the many emergencies throughout the day. Getting multiple ambulances out at once with multiple crews in headquarters. Pictures courtesy of PCVAC members Elizabeth LaPadula and Jake Polay #volunteer #peekskill #pcvac #staffedforsuccess March 20, 2021
** Structure Fire ** Around 5 am 7506 was requested to the Lake Mohegan Fire District for a residential structure fire. 7511, 7512, 7514, and 7506 responded to the scene of the fire. Once on scene, crews stood by to assist Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association Volunteer Ambulance Corps in Firefighting Rehab. All Peekskill VAC units returned to service around 6:50 am.
March 13, 2021
** Injured Hiker Anthony Nose ** At around 13:00hrs PCVAC along with Continental Village Fire Department and Cortlandt Regional Paramedics were dispatched by 60 Control for an Injured Hiker on the White trail of Anthony’s Nose. 75B3 responded with 35M1 and CVFD upon dispatch. 75B3 and 35M1 arrived on scene first and started the hike to find the victim. CVFD Chief 2131 arrived on scene and requested man power from Fort Montgomery and Garrison to the scene to assist due to other CVFD units operating at a large scale brush fire in Buchanan. Firefighters from CVFD, Fort Montgomery and Garrison utilized a “skid” and ropes to lower the patient down the trail to the ambulance. Patient was then transported to an area hospital for further care.
March 9, 2021 **10-75 Structure Fire** At around 7:20 PM the Peekskill Fire Department was dispatched to Cortlandt Street for a reported Structure Fire. Upon arrival Fire Units found an active fire in a private dwelling and transmitted the 10-75. 7511 (EMS Command), 7514, 75B1, 75B3 and Rehab 7506 all responded on the 10-75 assignment. While on scene members stood-by for any medical emergencies and assisted the Firefighters with Rehab. No injuries were reported and EMS units were back in-service at around 8:30 PM. Pictures Courtesy of Chief Steven Sniffen and Driver Daniel Sniffen February 15, 2021 **MVA Vehicle vs. Train** At approximately 1525 hours today, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Peekskill Fire Department and Cortlandt Peekskill Paramedics to the Peekskill railroad crossing for an MVA involving a vehicle hit by a train. Ambulances 75B1 and 75B2 and 7512, 7513 & 7514 all responded upon dispatch to the scene with the various other first responders dispatched. Upon arrival it was determined that there was no injuries to those on the train and the occupant of the vehicle refused medical care. Please avoid this area as crews work to clean and clear the debris, vehicle and fix the signal. Also on scene were Peekskill Police Department and MTA Police Department. February 8, 2021
**MVA with injuries** On Monday night at approximately 1945 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control, along with Cortlandt Peekskill Paramedics and the Peekskill Fire Department for an MVA with injuries on Rt. 9. Since our 1st due ambulance was on scene of another separate emergency elsewhere in the City, our second hit ambulance, 75B3, consisting of EMT Justin Hayes and Driver Dan Sniffen, responded upon dispatch. Units quickly arrived on scene and provided care for those involved and transported one patient to a local trauma center for further care. Thank you to all departments that responded for their assistance, including the City of Peekskill Police Department. Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC member Dan Sniffen January 20, 2021
Video of Ambulance 75B2’s crew, consisting of EMT Elizabeth LaPadula and Driver Patricia Koch, responding to a MVA reported Rollover on Crompond Rd. The crew quickly arrived on scene along with Peekskill FD and Peekskill PD and treated and transported one patient to an area hospital. December 17, 2020 Video of Ambulance 75B1 responding to a medical emergency on the overnight during the height of the storm. Due to the dedication of our Volunteers, we had all vehicles manned last night and at the ready for any emergency. Thank you! 75B1 is our newest ambulance and is a 4x4. This was the first snow storm for our new rig and this ambulance had no problem handling the snow from last night as our crews responded to emergencies. Video courtesy Lieutenant Andrew Grant December 12, 2020
**Jumper Down** At approximately 0420 hours 60 Control dispatched the “Hudson River Assignment” for a reporter jumper down. Peekskill VAC Ambulance 75B3 responded with a full crew, along with 7512 and 7513 upon dispatch and responded to the Peekskill River Front for staging. Multiple departments from multiple counties have been involved in this effort to find the individual. They include;
November 21, 2020
**Multiple Calls in district** At approximately 16:20 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control to 2 emergencies in district at once. The first emergency was a medical call which was covered by 75B2. The second was for a serious MVA on Bear Mt. Bridge Rd. Ambulance 75B3 and 35M1 responded upon dispatch to this emergency. 35M1 was on scene first, updated responding units with the patient status and requested a helicopter to land at Bear Mt traffic circle due to the seriousness of injuries. Both 35M1, 75B3 and Continental Village Volunteer FD worked as a team to stabilize the patient and transport them to the LZ and transfer care to the flight crew. The 3rd emergency we were dispatched to at 16:40 hours was for another MVA, car vs Pedestrian at Franklin and Washington St. Ambulance 75B2 responded upon dispatch for the previous medical call and was on scene within one minute. Fortunately, this resulted in no injuries and 75B2 went back into service a short time later. Thank you to Peekskill Police Department and the Peekskill Fire Department for their assistance. We would like to thank the Volunteers in HQ today and responded to these multiple calls ongoing at once. Great team work and great job! Photos are courtesy Rob Casasanta. Peekskill VAC’s crew transferring care to the flight crew for transport.
Video courtesy Robert Casasanta Helicopter taking off from Bear Mountain Traffic Circle.
Video courtesy Amanda Roberts October 28, 2020
On Monday Morning at approximately 0330 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control for a reported MVA Rollover in the town of Cortlandt. Ambulance 75B1 responded upon dispatch and one individual was transported to an area trauma center for further care. Great job by all departments involved in this response! ***⚠️Safety Message*** We would like to reinforce safety when driving, especially this time of year. With leaves falling and the wet weather expected throughout this week, it presents a hazard to those driving. Take your time when traversing and remember, the speed limit reflects perfect weather conditions. Adjust your speed to the conditions. Avoid a serious accident and injury! This is especially true on Bear Mountain Bridge Road. Recently there has been an uptick in MVAs on this roadway. While we do not speculate the factors behind the crash, that’s up to the Police Departments, we strongly reinforce safety messages towards driving to prevent an injury. Stay safe out there! 
September 22, 2020
**MVA** At approximately 1625 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control, along with Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department and Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics for an MVA on the approach of Bear Mt Bridge from Rt 6. Ambulance 75B1 responded on dispatch with a full crew along with 7511/7505. Ambulance 75B1 quickly responded and arrived on location and started patient care. It was also determined that there were 4 total patients and a second ambulance was requested to the scene. Fulfilling this requirement was ambulance 75B2. 4 patients were transported to an area trauma center for further care. September 11, 2020
**MVA w/ Serious Injuries** Yesterday at approximately 12:45 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department and Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics for a serious MVA with extrication one the area of Roa Hook Rd and Rt 9. Ambulance 75B3 responded upon dispatch and within a minute of dispatch, 35Medic3 arrived on location confirming the patient was heavily trapped in the vehicle and requested FD to expedite. 75B3 arrived on scene and worked with 35M3 to stabilize the patient. Due to the length it was going to take to extricate the patient, 35M3 requested a helicopter to the scene for transport. CVVFD worked hard and diligently to extricate the individual from the vehicle while EMS tended to the injured. Peekskill FD was requested by 2132 to Annsville Circle to setup a landing zone for the arriving helicopter. Once the patient was removed from the vehicle, Peekskill VAC Volunteers continued working with 35M3 to stabilize the patient and transfer care to the LifeNet crew for transport. New York State Police were also on scene. September 5, 2020
**Injured Hiker** At approximately 1305 hours today, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control, along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics and the Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department for an injured hiker on one of the trails leading to Anthony’s Nose. Ambulance 75B2 and multiple other units for the departments responded to the scene and were updated with the location being a challenging spot for rescuers, about 2/3rds of the way up the trail. At that time, 2132 (incident command) also requested Fort Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department to the scene to assist in removal of the patient. Members than made their way up to the patient and packaged them into a stokes basket. It took rescuers roughly 2 and 1/2 hours from dispatch to extricate the patient from the woods due to the challenging terrain. We would like to thank all of the Volunteers from Continental Village Volunteer FD and Fort Montgomery Volunteer FD who helped carry our patient out of the woods during a challenging extrication. Additionally, thank you to the New York State Police Trooper who also assisted us with carrying out the patient. Lastly, a big thank you to the Volunteers at Peekskill VAC. During this call, we had numerous other emergencies in district that were covered by ambulance 75B3. We also had volunteers respond to the injured hiker with our Rehab Unit 7506. Job well done by all! August 12, 2020
**Serious Head On MVA** This afternoon at approximately 15:15 hours, Mohegan VAC, Yorktown Paramedics and Mohegan Fire Department were dispatched to a serious head on MVA. Upon arrival of Mohegan FD, they requested a total of 3 ambulances to the scene and additional paramedics. Peekskill VAC, Yorktown VAC 2 ambulances, Mobile Life and Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics were all dispatched to the scene to assist. Ambulance 75B2 and 7507/7512 from Peekskill VAC, 86B2 and 86B3 of Yorktown VAC, 47B1 from Mobile Life and 39Medic1 from CRP responded upon dispatch and quickly arrived on location. In total, 3 patients were treated and transported to area hospitals by these agencies. Job well done by all personnel on scene who worked together like a well oiled machine to provide emergency services. August 7, 2020
**Multiple Emergencies in City of Peekskill** Peekskill VAC was dispatched to two emergencies just ten minutes apart. The first emergency dispatched at 20:37 hours, was for a MVA Rollover on Crompond Rd. Ambulance 75B2 responded upon dispatch with a full crew and arrived on scene quickly. The crew assessed one patient and transported them to a local hospital for further care. Also on the run was Peekskill FD and Peekskill PD. The second emergency dispatched at 20:47 hours, was for a train car that was reportedly filling with smoke. Ambulance 75B3 responded upon dispatch with a full crew and arrived on scene. Once on scene our crew stood by in case any individuals needed to be assessed and transported. Luckily everyone was able to evacuate the train safely and no injuries were reported. Also on the run was Peekskill FD, Peekskill PD and MTA PD. Thank you to all of our volunteers who were at headquarters pulling duty tonight. Due to the dedication of these VOLUNTEERS, our two ambulances were able to respond immediately. Pictures courtesy Peekskill VAC member Patty Sarles. August 5, 2020
**Structure Fire - Croton** on Wednesday at approximately 0945 hours, 60 Control dispatched Peekskill VAC to respond with our Rehab Unit 7506 to Croton for a structure fire. Members in the building quickly loaded up the rehab with ice and made their way to the scene shortly after dispatch. Once on scene they assisted Croton EMS with providing rehab services to all the first responders on scene. Other departments that responded to the scene include:
Pictures courtesy Peekskill VAC Sgt. Candace Mercado. July 25, 2020 **Structure Fire - Croton** Tonight at 20:30 hours, Peekskill VAC was requested mutual aid to Croton with our Rehab Unit for a 2nd alarm struture fire. A crew assembled and shortly after dispatch 7512/7507, 7513 and 7506 all responded to the scene. Once on scene we positioned ourselves right next to the scene and had set up our rehab equipment. This included chairs, a misting fan, coolers with ice water, drinks and Gatorade as well as a cooler with towels and ice water. Peekskill VAC stayed on scene until approximately 22:45 hours, when we were released by command. Thank you to all the volunteers who responded to this call as well as the crew that stayed in Peekskill and covered the City. *Side note: This was the first emergency that our new Rehab Unit, 7506, responded to. Other departments that responded to the scene and standby included:
June 26, 2020
**Shout out to our Friday night Volunteers. Pictured below are Patty Sarles and Casey Cardenas who were just returning from an emergency in the City. We would also like to thank member Chris Roberts, not pictured, who answered a second call in district during this time. Thank you all for your dedication! 
June 14, 2020
**It certainly was a busy day Saturday for our volunteers! We were dispatched to a total of 14 emergencies and at one point our agency was dispatched for four different emergencies at once. We would like to thank all of our dedicated volunteers who were responding to the emergencies yesterday. Additionally, we would like to send a big thank you to our neighboring districts and volunteers at:
June 14, 2020
**MVA** Yesterday at approximately 16:15 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics and the Peekskill Fire Department for an MVA with injuries on Main Street. City of Peekskill Police Department Officers were the first to arrive on scene and requested a second ambulance. Upon dispatch, ambulance 75B2 responded while 75B3 had a crew assembling. 75B2 arrived on location and confirmed that there were three injuries and started treatment for the patients. 75B3 arrived shortly after and all patients were transported to area hospitals for further treatment. Great job by all departments on scene working together! June 5, 2020
**Ambulance 75B2 responding to an emergency this morning! Thank you to all our volunteers on duty today! May 30, 2020
**MVA involving dump truck** At approximately 1120 hours, Peekskill VAC was requested by Peekskill FD to the scene of a dump truck vs. bridge on Rt 9 SB. Ambulance 75B2 responded upon dispatch with a full crew as well as 7507/7513. Upon our arrival we assessed one individual who refused additional care. Peekskill VAC returned to service at 1150 hours. Also on scene was the Peekskill Police Department and NYS DOT Bridge Inspector. May 21, 2020
**Peekskill VAC Volunteers responded to this MVA earlier in our neighboring district. **Mohegan Volunteer Fire Association *MVA-Rollover and Pin* This morning Thursday 5/21/20 at approximately 9:15am, Mohegan FD (volunteer and career) was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with extrication involving a rollover at Route 6 and Mill St in Shrub Oak. Upon arrival of units, a 2 car accident was found, with 1 vehicle on its side with the driver entrapped in the vehicle. Firefighters quickly set up our Rescue Jacks along with cribbing to stabilize the vehicle and placed multiple Hurst tools into operation. The driver was then freed from the vehicle and was treated by Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The other vehicle’s driver was also treated on scene and was transported by Mobile Life Support Services EMS. Both drivers were transported to the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Firefighters also assisted with mitigating fluids in the roadway with speedy dry and our Fire-Police members assisted with traffic control. Also assisting on scene were the Yorktown Police Department and the Yorktown/Empress Emergency Medical Services Paramedics. All units cleared the scene by 10:25am. Units on scene were Car 2262, 2264, 2269, Engine 252, Engine 256, Rescue 32, and Utility 11. April 20, 2020
**Video from last night of our volunteers responding to an emergency. Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers who are on the frontlines during these times! Video courtesy Peekskill VAC member Brandon Torres. April 14, 2020
**Earlier today, Peekskill VAC along with Peekskill Fire Department and the Lake Mohegan Fire Department had set up at Hudson Valley Hospital Center for a final send off for NYPD Detective Jeffrey Scalf who had passed away yesterday due to complications from COVID-19. As the procession left HVHC, members had saluted alongside NYC’s Finest as units from New York State Police, Westchester County Police, Yorktown Police Department and the NYPD escorted the procession to Yorktown Funeral Home. Once arriving at this location, the procession concluded under an American Flag to honor Detective Scalf. Our condolences go out to the family, friends and the NYPD during this extremely difficult time. April 7, 2020
**Peekskill VAC Ambulance responding to an emergency this afternoon. Thank you to all of our volunteers for their dedication! April 3, 2020
**Video of our crews responding yesterday to a second emergency in the City. Thank you to our volunteers! Video courtesy Peekskill VAC Lt. Andrew Grant. March 30, 2020
**Two separate MVAs on Bear Mountain Bridge Road** Yesterday Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Peekskill Region Paramedics and Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department at approximately 0945 hours for a rollover just south of the overlook. Ambulance 75B3 and 7507/7513 responded upon dispatch and quickly arrived on scene to a confirmed rollover. All individuals were out of the vehicle and they were assessed by our crews. There were no injuries to any of the individuals involved. The second MVA we were dispatched to was at approximately 1645 hours and was a single vehicle into a guardrail. Once again our units arrived on scene quickly and it was determined that all occupants were out of the vehicle and once again there were no injuries. Pictures for this MVA are below. Thank you to all of our VOLUNTEERS who answered these emergencies yesterday! Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Lt. Andrew Grant March 25, 2020
**Yesterday, Peekskill VAC was dispatched to 14 emergencies by 60 Control. The video provided shows are “second hit” ambulance responding to an additional call in the City. Thank you to all of our VOLUNTEERS who have been running around ensuring these emergencies are answered. We are very blessed to have such dedicated members. Video courtesy Peekskill VAC member Justin Hayes. March 15, 2020
**Injured Hiker** At approximately 1520 hours today, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics and Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department to a trail leading to Anthony’s Nose for an injured hiker. Due to Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department also operating at a large brush fire in neighboring Putnam district, a special call was requested for Fort Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department to respond to the scene for assistance. Ambulance 75B3 and 7505/7513 responded upon dispatch to the scene and staged at the overlook and the pull off area about a quarter mile south of the overlook. Crews worked quickly to get to the individual and assist them down the trail to the awaiting ambulance. The individual declined further treatment and went on their way. During this incident we had multiple standby crews in our headquarters covering the City of Peekskill for any additional emergencies. Also operating on scene were the New York State Police and New York State Park Police. March 11, 2020
**It certainly has been a busy start to the day for our crews. Being dispatched and answering 7 calls in five hours! Twice today our crews were able to cover multiple calls in district. Thank you to our Volunteers who dedicate their time ensuring all calls are covered. Photo courtesy Peekskill VAC Lt. Andrew Grant 
March 8, 2020
**In the last 8 hours (though technically 7 due to Daylight Saving Time), Peekskill VAC has been dispatched to 10 emergency calls. Earlier tonight, at approximately 1920 hours, we had three full volunteer crews answer calls that were dispatched just minutes apart. Then around 0140 hours we were once again dispatched to three emergencies within just a few minutes. Volunteers came from home to answer these calls. Thank you to all of our volunteers for their dedication! February 16, 2020
**This morning, on our way to perform the walk through at The Abbey Inn & Spa, as our volunteers were driving on Main St, 7507, 75B1, 75B2 and 75B3 came across an MVA with injuries just moments after happening. With no Emergency Services dispatched yet to the scene, 7507/7513 notified 60 Control as all three of our ambulances activated their emergency lights and quickly performed a scene size up. Our crews determined that there were two injuries and they were taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. Luckily we were in the right spot at the right time. Thank you and awesome job to all of our volunteers (10) who responded to this call! February 15, 2020
**Last night, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control, to two calls in the span of one minute. Ambulances 75B1 and 75B2 both responded upon dispatch to the scene of the emergencies. Shortly after arriving on scene of one of these emergencies, it was determined by the crew that there were two patients. Ambulance 75B3 was requested and responded to the emergency. Thank you to all of our volunteers who assisted late last night in getting all three of our vehicles out and making sure all calls were answered! Photo courtesy Peekskill VAC Lieutenant Andrew Grant. 
January 18, 2020
Peekskill VAC has been answering multiple calls in our district due to the snow storm. **MVA Rollover** at approximately 1448 hours Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Peekskill Paramedics and the Peekskill Fire Department to Rt 9 Northbound for a reporter MVA involving a vehicle that rolled over. Ambulance 75B3 responded from Bear Mt Bridge (unfounded MVA) and arrived on location shortly after dispatch. There was only one minor injury and the crew of 75B3 transported the patient to an area hospital. It has been a busy day and night for Peekskill VAC crews! Thank you to all of our volunteers for dedicating their time today! December 18, 2019
**Mutual Aid - MVA/ MCI** Earlier this evening at approximately 1835 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control at the request of Putnam County, to respond with one ambulance to an MVA on Rt. 9 in Garrison. The first units on scene for Garrison had made a quick initial assessment and determined that there were 6 total patients and the additional resources were requested from Putnam Valley VAC, Philipstown VAC and Peekskill VAC. Ambulance 75B2 responded immediately upon dispatch to help our neighbors in Putnam and arrived quickly on location. Our crew was directed to their patient and provided treatment and transport to a landing zone. Our crew then transferred care to the crew of the helicopter and returned back to our headquarters to decontaminate the ambulance. Thank you to our Volunteers who answered this call and all other departments. It was a challenging scene but everyone worked together to provide the best care to the patients. The roadway was closed immediately after the accident occurred and will remain closed for an extended period as crews work to clear the roadway. December 9, 2019
**MVA Rollover** tonight at approximately 2055 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control, along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics and Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department to Bear Mt. Bridge Rd for a MVA Rollover. Ambulance 75B2 responded upon dispatch and arrived quickly on scene. 75B2 was able to perform a quick scene size up and determined that no one was injured. 75B2 has returned to service shortly afterwards. December 8, 2019
**Structure Fire** Tonight at approximately 2000 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control to have one ambulance and our Rehab Unit respond for a working structure fire in the City of Peekskill. Ambulance 75B1, Rehab Unit 7506, 7505/7513 and 7507/7512 all responded upon dispatch and arrived quickly on scene. Once on scene additional manpower from our agency was requested to bring an additional ambulance to the scene. Shortly after 75B2 responded to the scene to assist with standby coverage while 75B1 transported one individual to an area hospital. All Peekskill VAC members returned to service from the scene by 2115 hours. Thank you to all VOLUNTEERS who came out to assist! In total we had 13 members assist with this emergency. Great job by all departments and first responders tonight in fighting this structure fire. Departments on scene and standby include:
December 2, 2019
**MVA** at approximately 0515 hours today, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Peekskill Paramedics and Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department for an MVA with injuries in the Town of Cortlandt. Ambulance 75B1 responded upon dispatch and arrived on location quickly and determined there was only one injury. That person was treated and transported to an area hospital. Just a reminder that it is getting slick out there now. Take your time on the roadways and don’t be distracted. Our DPW crews are working hard at maintaining the roads during this storm but there may still be some slick spots out there. Especially take your time if you will be traveling on Bear Mt. Bridge Rd today! The curves on this roadway can be hazardous especially with snow on the ground! 
November 15, 2019
**Peekskill VAC is currently operating at a structure fire in Lake Mohegan Fire district. Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC member Justin Hayes. November 4, 2019
**Some pictures from this past weekend. In addition to answering 16 emergencies on Saturday alone, some of our volunteers were able to perform training with our UTV at Blue Mountain Reservation. Great job by all this weekend! October 29, 2019
**Today was a busy day for emergency responders on Bear Mt. Bridge Rd... 60 control dispatched us, Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department, and Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics three separate times for MVAs. The first MVA was dispatched at approximately 1150 hours and ambulance 75B2 responded upon dispatch. After a sweep of the roadway it was determined there was no MVA. The second MVA was dispatched at approximately 1510 hours and ambulance 75B2 responded. Once emergency responders were on scene it was determined that there were multiple patients and a request for additional ambulances was made. Ambulances from Mohegan VAC, Town of Highlands VAC, and Garrison VAC (cancelled en-route) were dispatched to the scene. All patients were transported to an area trauma center. The third MVA was dispatched at approximately 1810 hours and ambulance 75B2 responded on dispatch. It was determined that there were no injuries at this MVA and EMS units returned to service. Also responding to these calls included the New York State Police. Great job by all first responders today and thank you to our neighboring districts for your assistance today! October 18, 2019
**Chimney Fire - Mutual Aid** on Wednesday evening around 2035 hours Lake Mohegan Fire Department was dispatched for a chimney fire in their district. Shortly after, there was a special call for our Rehab Unit to the scene. 60 Control dispatched us and 7506 responded to the scene and assisted in providing rehab service for first responders operating on scene. Great job by all involved! Thank you to our volunteers who answered the call! Departments operating on scene include the Lake Mohegan FD, Mohegan VAC and Town of Cortlandt Code Enforcement. October 15, 2019
**Structure Fire** at approximately 1608 hours Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control to respond with an ambulance and our Rehab unit for a structure fire on the City’s south side. Ambulance 75B1, 7505/7511 and 7507/7512 all responded upon dispatch to the scene and 7506 quickly had a crew assemble and respond. Once on scene units stood by with our equipment at the ready and provided hydration to firefighters and first responders. No injuries were reported during the fire and EMS units returned to service around 1700 hours. Great job by firefighters who made an aggressive attack on the fire. Departments on scene and providing standby coverage include:
August 25, 2019
It has been a busy few days here for our Volunteers here at Peekskill VAC as well as surrounding agencies. These pictures were taken around midnight Saturday after our crews were done running around and trying to enjoy a bite. Little did they know, just a short time later they would be requested for a structure fire. 8/24 @ 0850 hours our Rehab, 7506, was requested mutual aid to Croton for a 4th alarm structure fire in Half Moon Bay. Unit returned to service 1145 hours 8/25 @ 0130 hours our Rehab, 7506, was requested mutual aid to Croton once again, this time for a 2nd alarm fire on Birch Ct. 7506 returned to service around 0500 hours 8/25 @ 1130 hours one ambulance and our Rehab unit was requested to Hudson Ave and Water St for a structure fire. 75B2, 7506, 7511/7505 EMS Command, 7513/7507 all responded to this call. Units returned to service around 1345 hours. 8/25 @ 1320 hours we were dispatched to a serious MVA on Bear Mountain Bridge Rd involving a motorcycle. Ambulance 75B2 responded to this emergency. 8/25 @ 1350 hours we were dispatched to a second MVA on Bear Mountain Bridge Rd involving another motorcycle. Ambulance 75B3 handled this call. During these past few 48 hours we have been dispatched to 20 different emergencies. We would like to thank all of our Volunteers who have been answering the calls and putting in the long hours. We would also like to thank our neighboring districts, Cortlandt VAC and Mohegan VAC for their assistance with some of the calls. 🚑We are ALWAYS looking for new volunteers to join our team! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY and WE PROVIDE ALL TRAINING! this is a great opportunity to assist your community. Check out our website to apply for membership!🚑 August 25, 2019
**2nd alarm Structure Fire- Croton** for the second time in about 16 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control for our Rehab unit to respond to the scene of a major fire in Croton. Our overnight crews quickly responded to the scene with 7506 and are currently on scene helping keep firefighters and all other first responders cool and hydrated. Many of the same departments that responded to the earlier fire are once again working together to extinguish this fire. More photos and information will be posted when available. Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Member Justin Hayes. August 24, 2019
**4 Alarm Structure Fire - Croton** This morning at approximately 0850 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control to respond mutual aid to Croton with our Rehab unit for a structure fire. Peekskill VAC volunteers assembled and responded with 7506 shortly after dispatch. Once on scene our crew set up our rehab tent and provided a way for firefighters and other first responders to keep cool and stay hydrated while battling the fire. 7506 stayed on scene until 1145 hours. It was a great job by all departments working on scene today! Departments on scene and standby for today’s fire include in no certain order:
Once again thank you to all first responders on scene! Pictures courtesy Peekskill VAC Member Carlos Rosario. August 20, 2019
**MVA - Hazmat Response** Yesterday at approximately 1325 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control to respond mutual aid to Putnam Valley with our Rehab for an MVA involving a tanker with a large fluid spill. Our Rehab unit 7506 had responded shortly after dispatch and stayed on scene until 2145 hours providing all first responders with cool water, Gatorade, cool towels, our misting fan among other things due to the excessive heat. Thank you to all of our volunteers who responded to this call and supported this yesterday! Great job by all departments operating on scene as well! Departments operating on scene and standby include;
Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Member Carlos Rosario. August 11, 2019
**Injured Hiker - Rope Rescue** Today at approximately 1415 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics and the Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department to a trail leading up to Anthony’s Nose. Ambulance 75B1 responded upon dispatch and arrived quickly at the base of the trail and Bear Mountain Bridge. 75B1’s crew started to make the climb up the trail and made patient contact and started stabilizing the patient. Due to the steep, narrow and jagged trail, in combination with the area being no accessible with a UTV, the Continental Village Fire Department made the call for Fort Montgomery Fire Department Rescue to respond to the scene with rope equipment for extrication. Upon packaging the patient, rescue crews consisting of members from Peekskill VAC, Cortlandt Paramedics, Continental Village VFD, Garrison VFD, Fort Montgomery VFD and New York State Park Police made the slow descent down the trail safely to the waiting Ambulance. The patient was transported to an area hospital for further treatment. It was a great job by all departments and Volunteers that responded to safely get the patient out of the woods! June 20, 2019
**Last night at around 2115 hours, Peekskill VAC along with Cortlandt Peekskill Paramedics and Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched by 60 Control for a MVA with injuries at annesville circle. Peekskill VAC ambulance 75B3 and 7507/7511 responded immediately upon dispatch to the scene. First responders then located the MVA up the road and reported that one occupant was entrapped in the vehicle. Chief 7511 then requested a second ambulance to the scene and our third ambulance to go on standby to cover the city for any additional emergencies. Ambulance 75B2 responded upon re-dispatch as the second ambulance, 75B1 was placed on standby for the City and Continental Village VFD started extricating the patient from the vehicle while crews worked to stabilize the patient. After the extrication was complete, EMTs then packaged the patient for transport and 75B3 transported to an area trauma center for further treatment. 75B2 and 7507/7511 returned to service around 2150 hours after it was determined there were no additional patients. June 9, 2019
**Photos from on scene of the commercial structure fire on John Walsh Blvd. ambulance 75B3, Rehab Unit 7506 and Flycar 7505/7513 are all on scene providing coverage at this time. Other departments on scene/standing by include;
Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Member Justin Hayes. April 22, 2019
**Commercial Structure Fire** This morning shortly after our crews returned to service from the head on MVA in Mohegan, we were dispatched by 60 Control mutual aid to our neighboring district, Verplanck for a commercial structure fire. Our rehab unit 7506 assembled and responded along with 7505/7513 for standby at the fire scene. Our crews provided water for firefighters on scene and stood by in case we were needed. During this incident we also had a full crew stand by at our headquarters to cover the city for any additional calls. Our units returned to service at approximately 1030 hours. Thank you to all volunteers who assisted at this call. It has been a busy morning for our crews! Pictures courtesy Peekskill VAC Member Carlos Rosario. April 21, 2019
**MVA Head On** This morning at approximately 0705 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control to respond mutual aid to our neighboring district of Mohegan VAC for a significant MVA Head on with multiple injuries in the town of Cortlandt. Ambulance 75B1 responded upon dispatch and responded to the scene where we provided care for one patient. That patient, along with all others were transported to a local trauma center and we returned to service around 0830 hour. Thank you to our volunteers for answering this call! Other departments on scene included;
Pictures courtesy Peekskill VAC Member Carlos Rosario. March 21, 2019
**Serious MVA** today at approximately 1715 hours, Peekskill was dispatched by 60 Control, along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics and the Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department for a Serious MVA on Bear Mt. Bridge Road. Ambulance 75B2 responded immediately upon dispatch and arrived on scene a short time after. Once on scene 35M1 advises 60 Control that there were 8 total patients and requested multiple ambulances to the scene. Ambulance 75B3 responded immediately on re-dispatch and 75B1 had a crew assembling from their homes to the ambulance. Just as 75B3 was pulling up to the scene and as 75B1 was just minutes behind them, it was updated that there were three additional ambulances on scene already from Kiryas Joel Ambulance Corps. 75B3 and 75B1 were both cancelled and returned to the city for coverage while the four other ambulances transported all patients to a local trauma center. When 75B3 returned to the city the ambulance answered an additional call in district. Job well done by all. This was the fourth MVA Peekskill VAC responded to today. Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Member Carlos Rosario. March 13, 2019
**Serious MVA- Head on SUV vs. School Bus** Yesterday March 13th at approximately 1355 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control, along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics and Peekskill Fire Department to Bear Mt. State Parkway for an MVA with injuries. Ambulance 75B3 responded with a full crew on dispatch and arrived quickly on location. Once on scene 75B3 updated 60 Control that a school bus was involved and would update further in regards to injuries. After a quick scene size up it was determined that there were no children on the bus and there were four patients total. 75B3 also requested a second ambulance to the scene and a third ambulance to stand by and cover our city for additional calls. Ambulance 75B2 responded and assisted with the additional patients. All patients were transported to an area trauma center for further treatment. All Peekskill VAC units returned to service at 1620 hours. All Departments and Units on scene:
Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC and Peekskill VAC member Carlos Rosario. |
February 18, 2022
Peekskill 10-75 Last night, Around 10:40 PM, Peekskill VAC was dispatched to a confirmed structure fire on Benefield Blvd in the Forest View complex. Car 7512 (Capt. Grant), Car 7514 (Sgt. Hayes), 75B3, and Rehab 7506 responded to the scene. Once on scene, crews began working together to help set up rehab and medical staging areas for the personnel operating on the scene. Car 7512 requested Mohegan VAC to be put on standby in their Headquarters to cover the city due to being down to one rig with 75B1 operating at another call in the district. Units went back into service just before 1:00 AM. January 1, 2022
We hope that everyone had a Happy New Year! As always, our crews were staying busy on the first day of the new year. Today our members participated in a standby for the 9th annual polar plunge at Riverfront Green, but this wasn’t the start of their day. Just seconds after the clock struck midnight, we received our first call for 2022. Within only 3 hours, we were dispatched to 7 emergencies from midnight to 3 am, all of which were covered by our on-duty crews! We feel 2022 will be busier than the last year, and as we tally up the final numbers from 2021, comment below your best guess on how many calls you think we responded to in 2021! We are always recruiting and looking for more members for our team! If you are interested in joining, go to pcvac.org and fill out an online application today! 
December 5, 2021
Our Volunteers were running nonstop this weekend between calls and events! Here are some highlights! On Friday night around 10:30 PM, PCVAC and CVFD were dispatched for a two-car Motor Vehicle Accident on Bear Mountain Bridge Rd. With reports of two injuries, two full crews responded upon dispatch in 75B3 and 75B1 along with Car 7514 (Sgt. Hayes). While both units were transporting to an area trauma center, Car 7514 put Mohegan VAC on standby to cover the city while both units were out of the district. On Saturday, crews stood by for the Annual Peekskill Christmas Tree lighting in downtown, and later that night, members participated in the Yorktown Holiday Light Parade. Our members spent a lot of time and hard work decorating 75B2 and 7506 for the parade. Pictures courtesy of PCVAC Sgt. Justin Hayes November 14, 2021
MVA Rollover W/ Extrication Little after 22:00hrs last night, PCVAC, along with Peekskill FD and 35M1, were dispatched for a two-car Motor Vehicle Accident, Rollover, with the occupant still in the vehicle. Once on scene, one victim was found still in the vehicle. 75B2 requested an additional ambulance at this time, and 75B1, who was clearing up from another MVA, responded to the scene. That one victim was extricated by Peekskill FD through a quick windshield removal and transported to an area hospital. Are you interested in joining our team? Go to pcvac.org and fill out an online application today! Picture courtesy of Peekskill Professional Firefighters Local 2343 
August 24, 2021
Busy Monday for PCVAC! It sure was a busy Monday for our members. In 24 hours, PCVAC was dispatched to 18 emergencies, double our daily average call volume. Here are some highlight calls from yesterday. 14:25 - PCVAC was requested to the Continental Village Fire District for a residential structure fire with a possible victim still in the residence. Car 7511 (Chief Sniffen), Car 7514 (Sgt. Hayes), Car 7515 (Sgt. LaPadula), 75B3, 75B2, and 7506 Rehab all responded upon dispatch, with 75B3 and 7506 already staffed in Headquarters at the time of dispatch. Once on scene, crews set up rehab for Firefighters, and the crew of 75B3 evaluated and transported one victim to an area hospital. 16:13 - PCVAC and CVFD were dispatched for a Motor Vehicle Accident on Bear Mt. Bridge Rd. Standby agencies North Highlands Fire Department and Garrison Ambulance responded while PCVAC and CVFD operated at the Structure Fire. 17:24 - PCVAC and Peekskill Fire Department were dispatched for a Motor Vehicle Accident at Main St., and Dayton Ln. 75B3 responded to the scene along with 35M1. 17:28 - While units were en route to Main St., PCVAC and CVFD were dispatched to an additional Motor Vehicle Accident on Bear Mt. Bridge Rd with reports of Multiple Vehicles and Multiple Injuries. Garrison Ambulance and Town of Highlands Ambulance were requested on automatic mutual aid due to PCVAC down one ambulance for maintenance and 75B2 and 75B3 operating on multiple calls in the district. 75B3 cleared the MVA on Main St with a RMA and diverted to the MVA on Bear Mt. Bridge Rd. Garrison and Highlands transported a total of four patients to an area hospital while 75B3 went back in service to cover our district. 21:17 - PCVAC was requested back to the Continental Village Fire District to a rekindle at the original fire scene. Car 7511, Car 7512 (Capt. Grant), Car 7514, 75B3, and 7506 Rehab responded upon dispatch. Once again, 75B3 and 7506 were fully staffed in Headquarters at the time of dispatch. Crews assisted on scene till after 0100 hours. Thank you to all the volunteers that assisted throughout the day, and thank you to the mutual aid departments for assisting us. We also want to congratulate PCVAC Alumnus CVFD Chief of Department Patrick Strang for a job well done for making a “grab” at the first fire. We are always looking for more members to join our team. If you want to join us please go to pcvac.org and fill out an online application. No experience required. August 7, 2021
3rd Alarm Structure Fire Around 21:45 last night, Peekskill VAC’s Rehab was requested to the Verplanck Fire District for a 3rd Alarm Structure Fire. Car 7511 (Chief Sniffen), Car 7513 (Lt. Mercado), and Rehab 7506 responded upon dispatch. Crews assisted with Firefighter Rehab and tending to displaced victims. All units were back in service a little after 0200hrs. July 9, 2021
Early Morning Rollover A little before 1 AM this morning, PCVAC and Continental Village Fire Department were dispatched for an MVA- Rollover on Bear Mountain Bridge Rd (A.K.A The Goat Trail). 75B2 responded upon dispatched. Once on scene, units found a single car rolled over into the woods. Both occupants were out of the vehicle upon arrival and were evaluated by ems crews on scene. Pictures courtesy of PCVAC Member Steven Roberts. June 30, 2021
🚑**Large Propane Leak Mohegan**🚒 Around 11:05 AM today, PCVAC’s Rehab Unit was requested just outside our district line on Maple Ave in the Lake Mohegan Fire District for a large propane leak. 7506 responded upon dispatch; once on scene, crews set up misting fans, chairs and handed out cold water to all on scene. Due to the scale and length of the incident 7512 (Capt. Grant) responded 4 hrs into the incident with fresh manpower to relieve the members on the first crew. A bus from the County Bee Lines was requested and used as a cooling station for part of our rehab operation. All units were returned to service shortly after 7:00 PM, close to 8 hours on scene. Thank you to all the members that responded and to the members back in the district, ensuring calls were covered! Video courtesy of PCVAC member Michael Cuozzi. June 16, 2021
🚑 **Structure Fire Response** 🚒 Around 11:30 pm last night, PCVAC’s Special Operations Unit was requested once again to the Lake Mohegan Fire District for a structure fire on Casey Ct. Cars 7512, 7513, 7514, and Rehab 7506 responded upon dispatch and arrived on the scene within minutes. Crews worked together to set up quickly and tend to the firefighters operating. Thank you to all the members that were in Headquarters at the time of dispatch, making a quick response. Pictures courtesy of PCVAC member Joseph Maffettone, Lt. Candace Mercado and Sgt. Justin Hayes. June 7, 2021
☀️🚑**Busy Monday Morning**🚑☀️ Peekskill VAC’s Volunteers have responded to 5 emergencies in just 3 hrs this morning! Here are some of the calls we have answered already. Around 0720hrs, our Rehab Unit was requested to the scene of a structure fire in the Yorktown Heights Fire District. Car 7512 (Capt. Grant) and Rehab 7506 responded upon dispatch. Once on scene, our Rehab Team worked alongside Yorktown VAC with setting up our equipment and tended to firefihters. PCVAC units were released from the scene around 0900hrs. While our Rehab was still operating in Yorktown, Car 7513 (LT. Mercado) and 75B1 responded along with Peekskill FD to a two-car Motor Vehicle Accident on Washington St. All patients were transported to an area hospital. We are always looking for more people to join our team! Go to pcvac.org to fill out an application today!
May 7, 2021
The Friday day crew responding to a call on this beautiful day! ☀️ Enjoy the weather and stay safe, everyone! 🚑 March 25, 2021
At around 1800hrs, Peekskill VAC along with Continental Village Fire Department and 35M1 were dispatched by 60-Control to Anthony’s Nose for a “person fell off a cliff.” A full crew on 75B1 responded upon dispatch. Once on scene, crew members meet a civilian who knew the patient’s location and was willing to help bring the crew to the victim. 75B1 requested Rehab 7506 to the scene to assist, and crew members started the hike up to the patient with the guidance of the civilian. Crews found one victim about 150ft down a steep slope; once down to the victim, the crew began caring to the patient while Firefighters from Continental Village and Fort Montgomery Fire Departments utilized rope systems and a stokes basket to get the victim off the mountain. Once off the mountain, the Victim was transported to an area trauma hospital for further care. Units were back in service around 2000hrs. Great job once again to everyone involved with another successful rescue. Pictures taken my PCVAC members Justin Hayes and FTO Jeff Jones March 14, 2021
** Apartment Fire with Victim Removal ** At around 22:23 Peekskill Fire Department was dispatched by 60-Control for a General Fire Alarm Activation at 807 Main St Bohlmann Towers. While enroute Peekskill Police stated they viewed smoke coming out of one of the apartments. Due to these reports 7512 and 75B3 made their way down to the scene to standby. While on scene FD made entry into the apartment and found an active fire. While searching the apartment they found 1 victim. The victim was quickly brought out to EMS crews staging out front. Victim was treated and transported to a local hospital right away. 7512 notified 60 Control and requested a 2nd ambulance to the scene for reports of additional victims while evacuating the building. At this time Peekskill Fire Chief 2341 transmitted the 10-75 bringing our Rehab unit to the scene. 75B1 responded to the scene to fulfill the standby. While operating on scene another victim in an adjacent apartment was transported to a local hospital for an evaluation. Bringing a third ambulance to the scene and putting Cortlandt VAC on standby in their HQ to cover the city. All together PCVAC had 7511, 7512(EMS COMMAND), 7514, 75B1, 75B2, 75B3 and 7506 on scene. All EMS units were back in service around 00:20. We would like to thank the 15 members that responded to this call and the quick work of the Peekskill Fire Department.
March 11, 2021 **Lost Hiker Anthony’s Nose** At around 18:08hrs Peekskill VAC along with 35M1 and Continental Village Fire Department, were dispatched by 60 Control for a lost Hiker possible on the White Trail of Anthony’s Nose. 75B3, 35M1 and CVFD responded upon dispatch. Once on scene it was confirmed that the victim was in the area of the Appalachian trail off South Mountain Pass. EMS units staged while a UTV from CVFD was deployed into the woods to find the victim. Once the victim was found, the victim was guided out of the woods to safety. No injuries were reported and units went back into service around 20:00hrs. As we approach the nicer weather we would like to share some safety tips with any future hikers. > Research the area and trails you will be taking. > Never hike alone and always have your cell phone on you. > Plan your hike accordingly, try to finish your hike well before it gets dark out. > Receive a map for the trails you will be taking and never go off the trails. Also on scene:
February 23, 2021 **2nd Alarm Structure Fire** At around 5am this morning Peekskill VAC’s rehab was requested to the Mohegan Fire District for a structure fire in the area of Lakeview Rd. Once Mohegan units arrived on scene it was determined that the fire was on Sprout Brook Rd in the Continental Village Fire district/ Peekskill EMS district. One Ambulance from Peekskill VAC was added to the assignment along with Mohegan VAC’s 69B2. 7511, 7513, 7506 and 75B1 responded to the scene and provided assistant to the multiple fire departments operating. February 10, 2021
Video of ambulance 75B3 responding to an MVA on Monday night. Video courtesy EMT Justin Hayes January 28, 2021 **Mutual Aid Structure Fire** Today at 16:30 hours Peekskill VAC was requested mutual aid to Lake Mohegan Fire District for a structure fire. 7506 assembled and responded to the scene where they worked alongside Mohegan VAC’s ambulance crew 69B1. Units stayed on scene for approximately 2 hours before being released. Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC EMT Justin Hayes January 16, 2021
It has been a busy day for us here at Peekskill VAC! Our crews first performed in service training for new devices our EMTs will be utilizing (more on that for a later post) coupled with 9 seperate emergencies including a injured hiker up at Anthony’s Nose. Thank you to all the crews that volunteered with us today, covering all the emergencies. December 15, 2020
**Mutual Aid Structure Fire - Mohegan** At approximately 12 noon, Peekskill VAC was dispatched along with multiple departments, to respond mutual aid to Mohegan Fire District for a second alarm structure fire. Peekskill VAC Rehab Unit 7506 assembled and responded to the scene where our crew worked alongside Mohegan VAC and Yorktown VAC to provide rehab services for all personnel on scene. Departments on scene and stand by include;
November 30, 2020
**Multiple MVAs** over the last 48 hours we have been dispatched to quite a few MVAs. Here is a break down of two such ones that we responded to. *1st MVA* At approximately 16:35 hours on Saturday, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics and Peekskill Fire Department for a 2 car MVA in the city of Peekskill. Ambulance 75B2 responded on dispatch with a full crew and found there to be one patient. This person was evaluated and sent to an area hospital for further treatment. Also assisting on this MVA was Peekskill PD. *2nd MVA* At approximately 10:30 hours on Sunday, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics and Continental Village Volunteer Fire Deartment for a serious head on collision in the Town of Cortlandt. Initial reports also indicated there was one person entrapped and unconscious. Ambulance 75B2, 7511 and 7513 all responded upon dispatch. Upon arrival it was determined no extrication was needed but a second ambulance was requested due to there being 3 patients. Ambulance 75B3 responded as our 2nd due to this MVA. After treating all patients and packaging them up, they were transported to area hospitals for further treatment. Also assisting on this MVA was New York State Police. *During this MVA there were numerous calls in district in which our volunteers covered. Thank you for your dedication! Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Member Dan Sniffen, Justin Hayes and Lieutenant Andrew Grant November 1, 2020
At approximately 16:50 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department for an MVA in the town of Cortlandt. Upon dispatch, ambulance 75B1 responded with a full crew and 7505/7511 & 7507/7513 responded to the scene. Upon arrival it was determined that there were 2 patients and 75B1 treated and transported them to an area hospital for further treatment. Great job by all departments on scene! September 23, 2020
**MVA - Car into House** At approximately 0805 hours this morning we were dispatched by 60 Control, along with the Peekskill Fire Department and Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics for an MVA car into a building. Ambulance 75B1 and 7507/7513 responded upon dispatch and quickly arrived on location. Upon arrival, it was determined to be a 2 vehicle MVA and all individuals were out of their vehicles and there was only 1 patient. This individual has been transported to a trauma center for further care. Also on scene were the Peekskill Police Department. September 19, 2020
At approximately 1625 hours Peekskill VAC was dispatched to two calls within a minute. One call was for an MVA on Crompond Rd and both Peekskill Fire Department and the Peekskill Police Department were dispatched to respond as well. Ambulance 75B3 arrived on location and transported the patient to an area trauma center for further care. The second call was for an injured hiker on one of the many trails by Anthony’s Nose. Ambulance 75B1 responded on dispatch and quickly arrived on scene, staging at Bear Mountain Bridge. 60 Control worked with the patient to determine their exact location and updated emergency crews on scene. Based on this information, crews staged on South Mountain Pass and entered through a trail head there with both Continental Village Fire Department’s UTV and Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department’s UTV. After going in and searching the trails, crews were able to locate the individual in an area where the UTV’s would not be able to access. The decision was made to continue down the trail to Rt 9D where the staging area was now located. Approximately 2 hours after dispatch the injured hiker was in the ambulance, evaluated and refused further care. Peekskill VAC returned to service at 1845 hours. Also on scene was NYS Parks Police. Great job by all departments & Volunteers today for their hard work! September 10, 2020
**Structure Fire - Verplanck** At approximately 0615 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control to respond with our Rehab Unit to Verplanck for a working Structure Fire. A crew for 7506 assembled and responded to Verplanck where they provided refreshments for first responders on scene. 7506 cleared from the scene at approximately 0715 hours. Great job by all Volunteers and Departments on scene who quickly located the fire and extinguished it. Thank you to our volunteers who responded so early on a Thursday morning to assist Verplanck. Also on scene include:
August 15, 2020
**MVA - Rollover** early this morning at approximately 03:00 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control, along with the Peekskill Fire Department and Cortlandt Regional Paramedics for an MVA which resulted in a vehicle rolling onto its side and possibly of fire. Peekskill VAC ambulance 75B2 responded upon dispatch and arrived on scene along with other departments. It was determined there was no fire and only one patient. 75B2 assessed and treated this individual and transported to an area hospital for further treatment. Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC member Hollman Gutierrez. August 10, 2020
**Injured Hiker - “Anthony’s Nose”** At approximately 11:57 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control for 1 ambulance to respond along with Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department and Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics to a trail on Anthony’s Nose for an injured hiker. Ambulance 75B2 responded upon dispatch with a full crew and arrived on location and hiked on the trail to the patient. After an assessment, it was determine that the person was going to have to be brought out using a stokes basket and ropes. Due to this, the Fire Department requested additional resources from nearby FD agencies for assistance. There was also a special call for our Rehab Unit 7506 and a second ambulance to the scene due to our area being under a Heat Advisory with perceived temperatures around 97 degrees. Rehab Unit 7506 and Ambulance 75B3 both responded upon the request and all units are currently operating on scene for an extended period while extrication of the patient is completed. Other departments assisting include;
August 7, 2020
**MVA - Washington Street** Tonight at approximately 23:00 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control for an MVA. Ambulance 75B2 responded upon dispatch with a full crew and arrived on scene quickly. Once on scene it was determined there were no injuries and Peekskill VAC returned to service. This is the 4th emergency we have responded to in just the past 3 hours. Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Member Patty Sarles. July 29, 2020 For the second time in 4 days our Rehab Unit was dispatched by 60 Control for an emergency. Tonight at approximately 2130 hours, our Rehab Unit was requested to the scene at Bear Moiuntain Bridge and Rt 9D. This was to assist Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department while they operate at a lost hiker incident. Upon dispatch 7511/7505, 7512/7507, 7513, 7514 and 7506 all responded directly to the scene. Units returned to service at approximately 2230 hours. Thank you to all of our members who responded to this emergency! *if you are interested in joining our ranks and respond to calls like these. Please complete an online application at PCVAC.org. It only takes a few minutes and we perform free training. Great job by all those involved with safely finding the lost hikers and assisting them out. Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC member Dan Sniffen. June 27, 2020
**Thank you to all the volunteers that are pulling duty today and answering calls. We currently have three full crews in our headquarters ready to respond to emergencies. Pictures below are Paid EMT/Driver Rob Kirschner, Driver Brandon Torres, EMT Patrick Clarke, EMT/Driver Chris Roberts, EMT/Driver Justin Hayes, (behind the camera) EMT/Driver Captain William Koch. Thank you all for your dedication to our community. 
June 17, 2020
**Person in distress/ Water Rescue- Unfounded** At approximately 21:21 hours Monday night, Peekskill VAC was dispatched along with the “Hudson River” assignment for a individual who heard someone screaming in the area of Bear Mountain Bridge. Upon dispatch ambulances 75B2, 75B3, 7505/7511 and 7514 responded to the riverfront for staging. Meanwhile the marine units from various departments as well as aviation units began the search in the area of the bridge both in water, on land and air for any signs of an individual in distress. After a lengthy search by departments, the only findings were individuals who were singing and praying along the shore on the Rockland County side. There were no signs of any individuals in distress in the area and all units returned to service. During this time an additional emergency in the city was covered by ambulance 75B1. Thank you to all of our volunteers who responded to these emergencies! Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Chief Steven Sniffen. June 6, 2020
**Last night at approximately 23:30 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics, Continental Village Vol. Fire Department, Yorktown Heights Volunteer FD, New York State Police and New York State Park Police for a rescue call at Bear Mountain Bridge. Ambulance 75B2 responded along with 7507/7513 upon dispatch and quickly arrived on scene. A quick scene size up by emergency responders determined that the patient was about 50 yards under the bridge in a difficult area to access. Our EMS crew made their way down a steep and treacherous path along with firefighters to gain access to the patient. Fire Command made the decision to request additional agencies to assist with a rope rescue plan due to the location of the patient. Both Fort Montgomery Fire Department and West Point Professional Firefighters were dispatched to the location to assist both Continental Village and Yorktown Firefighters. While the fire departments were placing together a game plan to lower a firefighter down via rope, our EMS crew made patient contact and started stabilizing the patient. Once the patient was stabilized, the decision was made that EMS and Firefighters would carry the patient out along the path to the ambulance. Crews made their way up the path and were able to extricate the patient from the woods about 35 minutes after dispatch. The patient was transported to a local trauma center for further evaluation. During this emergency, Peekskill VAC had a second ambulance on standby covering the city in the event of any additional emergencies. Thank you to all of our volunteers that responded last night as well as the volunteer firefighters. All departments had amazing coordination with each other to come up with a plan to rescue the injured person. The communities we reside in, are extremely lucky to have such dedicated and professional departments! Thank you to all departments for their assistance last night! Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC & Continental Village volunteer firefighter Joe Maffatone. June 4, 2020
*MVA** Tonight at approximately 2140 hours Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics and the Peekskill Fire Department for an MVA with injuries. Upon dispatch, ambulance 75B2 responded with a full crew as well as 7507/7513 & 7512. Upon arrival and assessment it was determined that there was one injury. 75B2 transported one individual to an area hospital for further evaluation. May 3, 2020
**At approximately 1150 hours today, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics and Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department for a head on MVA on Bear Mountain Bridge Rd. Upon dispatch both ambulance 75B3 and 7505/7513 responded and quickly arrived on scene. After a quick assessment it was determined that there were no injuries at this MVA and all Peekskill VAC units returned to service and responded to another call in the City of Peekskill. Photos courtesy Lt. Andrew Grant. April 15, 2020
**Shortly after midnight our volunteers were dispatched to two different emergencies within just three minutes. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers who responded to these calls! Pictured L-R: Lt. Andrew Grant, EMT/Driver Justin Hayes, Driver Brandon Torres and EMT/Driver Jeffrey Jones. Picture courtesy PCVAC member Justin Hayes. 
April 11, 2020
**Peekskill VAC Volunteers answered two emergencies simultaneously in district this morning. Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers who continue to be on the frontline during these difficult times. In the first picture L-R; Sgt Candace Mercado, EMT/Driver Rob Kirschner, Lt. Andrew Grant and EMT Patrick Clarke. April 4, 2020
**Ambulance 75B3 and our volunteers have been responding to multiple emergencies today. Video courtesy Peekskill VAC Member Brandon Torres. April 3, 2020
**Thank you to our dedicated VOLUNTEERS! Last night as the clock struck 2200hrs we were dispatched to three emergencies in 8 minutes. All three ambulances responded with our volunteer crews to ensure all calls were covered! It certainly was a busy night alone for our volunteers. Between 1900 and 0100 we were dispatched to 10 emergencies and our volunteers made sure all of these emergencies were answered! We truly are blessed to have these men and women on our frontline! In total our crews responded to 18 emergencies yesterday! Photo courtesy Peekskill VAC Lt Andrew Grant. 
March 29, 2020
**It was a busy day for all VACs in our area yesterday, but especially true for us at Peekskill VAC. Yesterday we were dispatched to 24* emergencies in the City of Peekskill. Of the 24 emergencies we were able to cover 22 emergencies! For a majority of the day we had two ambulances out simultaneously and at one point all three ambulances out on calls. Thank you to all of our VOLUNTEERS who answered these calls, including those that responded from their homes to cover them. We are extremely lucky to have such a dedicated group of volunteers. We would like to thank Cortlandt VAC and Garrison VAC who assisted us at the peak of the call volume! Additionally we would like to thank the Peekskill Fire Department and Peekskill Police Department for their assistance yesterday on some of these emergencies including a rescue of a injured person. March 24, 2020
**MVA Rollover** Last night at approximately 2220 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics and Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department for a reported rollover on Bear Mountain Bridge Road. Ambulance 75B2 and 7505/7513 both responded upon dispatch and arrived quickly on scene with the other departments. The crew assessed the patient, who was ultimately taken to a local hospital. Other departments on scene include New York State Police and Westchester County Police. Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC/CVVFD member Joe Maffettone. March 12, 2020
**Last night at approximately 1920 hours, Peekskill VAC along with numerous other area departments, was dispatched by 60 Control for a working structure fire on Main Street. Ambulance 75B2, 7511, 7507/7512 all responded upon dispatch while 7506 our Rehab unit was assembling. Once on scene, an additional ambulance was requested to standby and cover the city while 75B2 was operating at the structure fire. Shortly after requesting this ambulance on standby they were requested to the scene for an unrelated emergency. 75B3 responded to this emergency. While on scene, we were notified for four minor injuries to firefighters. Due to this, our third ambulance was requested to the scene and Mohegan VAC to assist. All firefighters were taken to an area hospital for further evaluation. Thank you to Mohegan VAC 69B3 for their assistance! Additionally, our ambulances were busy answering three additional emergencies during this fire. We would thank to thank all the first responders who answered this call. Everyone worked together and placed this fire under control after about an hour. It was truly a great effort by all. We especially like to thank the 20 Peekskill VAC VOLUNTEERS who assisted last night on scene and answering calls! We are lucky to have such a dedicated group of men and women! Departments on scene or standby include; Peekskill FD Peekskill PD Peekskill VAC Peekskill OEM Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics Mohegan VAC Lake Mohegan FD Montrose VAFD Buchanan VFD Continental Village VFD Montrose VFD Croton FD March 11, 2020
**Last night our crews were busy answering 5 emergencies in four hours. Thank you to all of our volunteers who answered these calls yesterday! Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC member Jay Tarkington. February 18, 2020
**MVA Rollover** Tonight at approximately 1945 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control, along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics and the Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department for a reported MVA rollover with extrication required. Upon dispatch Peekskill VAC’s Ambulance 75B1, 7505/7511 and 7507/7513 all responded as well as numerous other emergency units from the various departments. Units arrived on scene quickly and it was determined that the MVA involved only 1 vehicle and no extrication was needed. Our volunteer crew tended to the patients who were ultimately transported to an area hospital. Great job by all departments on scene for a rapid response! The New York State Police were also on scene on this MVA. Watch the video: https://www.facebook.com/peekskill.vac/videos/1047745512284848/ Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Lieutenant Andrew Grant. February 16, 2020
**Early this morning at approximately 0440 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control, along with Cortlandt Peekskill Paramedics and the Peekskill Fire Department for an MVA with injuries. Ambulance 75B1 and 7507/7513 responded upon dispatch and quickly arrived on location to a car versus box truck. The crew for 75B1 transported one individual to a local hospital with minor injuries. Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Lieutenant Andrew Grant. January 19, 2020 **During yesterday’s snow storm we were dispatched to an MVA by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Peekskill Paramedics and Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department to Bear Mountain Bridge Rd in the Town of Cortlandt. Ambulance 75B3 responded upon dispatch and made their way up the roadway. The only MVA that the crew came across was on the Rockland side of Bear Mt Bridge by the toll house. New York State Park Police were on scene and confirmed it was only property damage and that they did not need any additional resources. 75B3 notified 60 Control and cancelled all resources and responded to the MVA on Rt 9. This video demonstrates the conditions that first responders were facing during the height of the storm. January 16, 2020
**Mud Rescue** Today at approximately 1515 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Peekskill Paramedics and the Peekskill Fire Department for an individual stuck in mud at Blue Mt. Reservation. Ambulance 75B1 and 7507/7512 responded upon dispatch and arrived on location quickly. Once on scene first responders found one individual stuck in the mud up to their waist, approximately 15 yards from the shore line with no injuries. Due to the size up the Peekskill Fire Department requested that the Westchester County Technical Rescue Team be placed on standby in the event additional resources were needed. Additionally, due to the possibility of a prolonged operation 7512 requested a standby ambulance to cover the City of Peekskill for any additional emergencies. The Peekskill Fire Department worked diligently utilizing a rope and a ladder to extricate the individual out of the mud. The individual was extricated 23 minutes after dispatch and was assessed by EMS. Fortunately the individual was not injured and went on their way. Great team work by all departments involved and first responders! Also on scene were the Peekskill Police Department and Westchester County Police Department. December 14, 2019
Peekskill VAC, along with other departments, currently has multiple units on scene of a structure fire in the City of Peekskill. 
December 9, 2019
**3rd alarm apartment structure fire** Last night around 2230 hours, about one hour after Peekskill VAC cleared the first structure fire, we were dispatched to a working fire on 1800 block of Crompond Road. 60 Control dispatched one ambulance and our Rehab Unit to the scene for the standby. Upon dispatch, 75B1, 7506, 7505/7513 & 7511 all responded and quickly arrived on location. Once on scene EMS command requested a second ambulance to the scene and requested Mohegan VAC to have one ambulance respond to our headquarters and cover the City of Peekskill so our crews could work on scene of the fire. This blaze was so intense and massive that embers from it were found throughout various areas of the city and relocation crews were kept busy running around the city answering many additional calls that came in as structure or brush fires. Fortunately, none of the additional reports of structure fires during this time were confirmed. By the end of the standby, there were 20 departments on scene or relocation assignments and bringing well more than 100 firefighters out to fight the blaze. We would like to send a sincere thank you to all of our Volunteers who braved the cold, stayed up all night and provided assistance at this fire. Furthermore, thank you to each other first responders on scene or relocation, especially the firefighters who worked tirelessly to place this difficult fire under control. Departments on scene, relocation and standby include:
Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Lieutenant Andrew Grant. December 3, 2019
**Structure Fire** At approximately 0135 hours this morning, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control to respond to a structure fire in the City of Peekskill. Ambulance 75B1, Rehab Unit 7506 and Flycar 7505/7513 all responded upon dispatch and quickly arrived on location. EMS was on standby in the event of any injuries and provided rehab services for all first responders on scene. There were no injuries reported at the fire and EMS remained on scene for a few hours. Great response and teamwork by all departments during the storm. Departments on scene and standby include:
Pictures courtesy Peekskill VAC Lieutenant Andrew Grant and Member Justin Hayes. November 17, 2019
**Earlier today at approximately 1110 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Continental Village Volunteer Fire Dept. and Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics to the Town of Cortlandt for an MVA with injuries. Ambulance 75B2, 7505/7511 and 7507/7513 all responded upon dispatch and arrived on scene quickly. Once on location it was determined only one person was injured. 75B2 transported that individual to an area trauma center for further care. Great job by all departments! Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Chief Steven Sniffen and Lieutenant Andrew Grant. November 10, 2019
**Thank you to our Volunteers tonight who covered two emergencies in the city at once! October 18, 2019
**Video of our VOLUNTEER crew responding to an emergency tonight just as we were wrapping up our Stop the Bleed class with Troop 36. Thank you to all of our volunteers that answered calls tonight. We were dispatched to three emergencies in a matter of 25 minutes and our crews were able to cover them. Job well done! 
October 18, 2019
**Today at approximately 1245 hours Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control to have an ambulance standby in our headquarters to cover Verplanck’s district. Ambulance 75B3 was placed on standby for their district, however a short time after was requested to the Verplanck waterfront to assist with a water emergency. 75B3 responded to the scene where they stood by while multiple Fire, Police, and EMS agencies worked vigorously to locate the victim. Unfortunately, the victims body was located about an hour or so after dispatch. Our prayers go out to the victims family and friends during this tough time. Departments from three counties were on scene and standby. They include:
October 15, 2019
**Structure Fire** at approximately 1608 hours Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control to respond with an ambulance and our Rehab unit for a structure fire on the City’s south side. Ambulance 75B1, 7505/7511 and 7507/7512 all responded upon dispatch to the scene and 7506 quickly had a crew assemble and respond. Once on scene units stood by with our equipment at the ready and provided hydration to firefighters and first responders. No injuries were reported during the fire and EMS units returned to service around 1700 hours. Great job by firefighters who made an aggressive attack on the fire. Departments on scene and providing standby coverage include:
August 15, 2019
Some photos from the Structure Fire our EMS crews are operating at. We have ambulances 75B1, 75B2, flycar 7505/7513 and Rehab Unit 7506 on scene. We also like to thank Cortlandt VAC Ambulance 88B3 who responded on initial dispatch as well due to a report of multiple people trapped in the building. Great job by all the departments on scene today and volunteers that responded! Departments on scene or standby include In no particular order;
Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC members James Calbo, Elizabeth LaPadula, Carlos Rosario and Dan Wysocki. July 23, 2019
**This morning at approximately 0800 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics, and Continental Village Volunteer Fire Dept. for a MVA. Ambulance 75B2 responded upon dispatch and quickly assessed the scene and making the determination a second ambulance was needed. The second ambulance from Garrison assisted our crews ensuring all patients were transported to the hospital. During the duration of this event, Bear Mountain Bridge Road was shut down whole crews worked on patients and removing the vehicles. Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Member Carlos Rosario. July 9, 2019 **Last night at approximately 1835 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Peekskill Paramedics and the Peekskill Fire Department for a MVA on the BMP at Highland Ave. Ambulance 75B3 responded with a full crew upon dispatch with 7512/7507. 7512 along with the Peekskill Police Department arrived in the area of initial dispatch and was unable to locate the MVA. Units then traveled the BMP until Rt 6 with no MVA found. That is when units were able to obtain a better address and it was determined that the MVA was not on the BMP but Bear Mountain Bridge Road. Peekskill VAC units responded directly to that scene and Continental Village VFD was then dispatched to the scene since it was in the Town of Cortlandt. 39M1, 75B3 and 7512/7507 all arrived on location and assessed the scene. Initial size up determined that three vehicles were involved and an additional ambulance was needed. 75B2 responded upon dispatch for a second ambulance with a full Volunteer crew and arrived on location a short time after. Due to the accident, Bear Mountain Bridge Rd was closed for a period as crews worked safely on scene to tend to injuries and clear the vehicles. All Peekskill VAC units returned to service by 2000 hours. April 21, 2019
**MVA Rollover** Last night as approximately 0150 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control, along with Cortlandt Peekskill Paramedics and the Peekskill Fire Department for an MVA rollover on Welcher Ave. Ambulance 75B1 responded immediately upon dispatch along with 7513/7505. Units quickly arrived on scene and a quick initial assessment determined there were no injuries involved in this MVA. All Peekskill VAC units returned to service a short time later. Departments on scene include:
Pictures courtesy Peekskill VAC members Carlos Rosario and Dan Sniffen. March 31, 2019
**Car Fire - Washington Street** today at approximately 1225 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control, along with Corrlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics and the Peekskill Fire Department for a reporter vehicle fire with multiple people trapped. Ambulance 75B2 responded with a full crew immediately upon dispatch and all responding units arrived on scene rapidly. A quick assessment found that there were no people trapped in the car, however the car was fully involved. With no patients from the fire, 75B2 stayed on scene until the fire was extinguished by Peekskill FD. Great response by all first responders! The Peekskill Police Department also responded to this emergency. Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Member Carlos Rosario and Lieutenant Andrew Grant. March 20, 2019
**MVA** Earlier today at approximately 1645 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control, along with Cortlandt Peekskill Regional Paramedics and the Peekskill Fire Department for a MVA with injuries. Peekskill VAC ambulance 75B2 responded upon dispatch and arrived quickly on scene. Once on scene 75B2s crew performed a scene size up and determined there were multiple patients, which required a second ambulance and requested it to the scene. 75B3 answered this call and all patients were transported to an area hospital for further treatment. Thank you to all volunteers that answered. Also on scene was the Peekskill Police Department. Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Member Carlos Rosario. March 16, 2019
**MVA - Rollover** today at approximately 1310 hours Peekskill VAC was dispatched to Grant Ave. for the MVA reported to be a rollover. Ambulance 75B3 responded to the scene and quickly arrived on location. The crew of 75B3 did a quick scene size up and determined that there was only one person involved. There was no injuries as a result from this MVA and 75B3 returned back to service a short time later. Thank you to our Saturday crew who are answering call after call today! Photos courtesy Peekskill VAC Member Carlos Rosario. March 1, 2019
**MVA- Car vs. pole** at approximately 0840 hours, Peekskill VAC was dispatched by 60 Control along with Cortlandt Regional Paramedics and the Peekskill Fire Department for an MVA. Ambulance 75B2 responded upon dispatch and quickly arrived on scene to a one car vehicle accident into a utility pole. Our crew assessed the vehicle operator and it was determined that there were no injuries sustained due to this accident. 75B2 then returned to service a short time later. Also assisting on scene was the Peekskill Police Department. Please be careful when driving over the next few days as we are expecting a few more snow showers. |
