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Please Clear The Areas Around Fire Hydrants JANUARY 21 - At times, a fire department runs into a problem finding or accessing a fire hydrant. This is not because the fire hydrant has been moved, rather because it is hidden from view. One of the most prevalent problems occurs after a snowstorm, when either the amount of snow accumulation is great, or the snow has been plowed high against the fire hydrant. If this occurs, please take the time to clear the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Snow Covered Hydrant Will Delay Fire Extinguishment In Your Area

Fireplace And Chimney Safety Tips JANUARY 20 - With the Fall and Winter months upon us and a greater use of fireplaces expected due to higher gas prices, the following fireplace safety tips should be followed when using fireplaces and chimneys: FIREPLACE SAFETY -Use natural logs. However, if you use the artificial logs, be sure to follow the directions on the package. -Check your fireplace and chimney often and keep them clean and in good ... (Full Story & Photos)

2011 Run Totals Show Spike In Call Volume JANUARY 12 - In 2011, the Lake Mohegan Fire District responded to a total of 2,822 runs, with 1,389 being fire/rescue related calls and 1,433 being FD First Response to EMS calls. The Mohegan Vol. Fire Assoc. Vol. Ambulance Corps. was dispatched 2,726 times and had 2,644 EMS responses. The run breakdowns are as follows: LMFD Response Breakdown: Structure Fires: 16 Building Fires: 2 Cooking Fires: 15 Chimney ... (Full Story & Photos)

Lake Shore Dr Structure Fire (Courtesy Of The Journal News)

First 2012 Run Is FAS-Team Response JANUARY 01 - On Sun. 1/1/12, the first fire call to ring in 2012 was dispatched at 8:35am for Mohegan's FAS-Team to respond to 190 Myrtle Ave in Mahopac Falls for a working structure fire. Engine 257/FAS-Team members responded at took up the FAST assignment on scene, while Mahopac Falls and Mahopac Firefighters fought heavy fire and smoke on the 2nd floor of this building. The building is mixed automotive center ... (Full Story & Photos)

Early Morning Working Fire DECEMBER 28 - On Wed. morning 12/28/11 at 3:23am, Mohegan Fire was dispatched to Lake Rd in the southern portion of the district in Cortlandt for a reported greenhouse on fire attached to the structure. Within a few minutes, Car 2266 (Lt. Gravius), who was still enroute, advised of heavy fire showing from a distance and transmitted the 1st alarm. With this, Peekskill FD Rescue 134/FAS-Team, Buchanan FD Utility ... (Full Story & Photos)

Picture Courtesy Of Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch