Please avoid the area at this time.

Additional resources assisting on the scene:
Yorktown Heights Volunteer FD
Mahopac Falls Vol. Fire Department
City of Peekskill Fire Department
Mohegan EMS
Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Westchester County Department of Emergency Services
VeteransAffairs Firefighters Montrose

Covering at Mohegan FD:
Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department
Somers Volunteer ... (Full Story)

Official Statement from the Office of District Fire Chief Thomas Eade:

STATEMENT REGARDING FATAL RESIDENTIAL FIRE

On behalf of the Lake Mohegan Fire District, I want to express our deepest condolences to the Toone family, their friends, classmates, and all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy. The loss of two young lives is devastating and has deeply impacted our entire community. Our thoughts ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday 4/19/26 we participated in the 2026 Firemen's Association of the State of New York #RecruitNY campaign and again it proved successful! We held it again this year between 10am-2pm with members on hand at our Fire Headquarters opening the doors to any prospective members. Today, 2 prospective members interested in joining stopped by to inquire how to join and filled out applications, while ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday 4/18/26 Mohegan FD (career and volunteer) attended a special Touch-a-Truck event with Engine 256 and Rescue 32 at ShopRite on East Main St on Mohegan Lake. The event was hosted by ShopRite and it was a day filled with fun, sirens, and community spirit—all to support our Make-A-Wish fundraising campaign! Guests enjoyed refreshments which included hot dogs, hamburgers, and exciting raffles, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday night 4/16/26, the MVFA held its monthly Fire Company meeting. On this night, the meeting began with President Andrew Cerrato turning the gavel over to newly elected President Don DeChent. Past President Cerrato joined the Mohegan FD in 1991 and held the position of Fire Company President for the past 9 years. President DeChent joined the Mohegan FD in 1993 and held all fire officer ranks ... (Full Story & Photos)