On Monday 5/29/23 (Memorial Day) at approximately 3:20pm, Mohegan FD was dispatched to Maple Avenue in Cortlandt for a reported structure fire. While units were enroute, multiple calls were being received including one notification from a LifeNet medevac helicopter flying overhead. Upon arrival, a heavily involved fire was found, with multiple vehicles involved and a brush fire. The 10-75 (working structure fire assignment) was transmitted brining Yorktown FD's FAS-Team, Buchanan FD's Cascade, Mohegan EMS, Peekskill EMS's Rehab Unit, and Westchester County Dept of Emergency Services Battalion 17 to the scene. Peekskill FD and Montrose FD relocated to Mohegan FD Headquarters to cover any additional calls for Mohegan FD. Due to the heavy amount of fire, a 2nd Alarm was immediately transmitted after arrival, bringing Peekskill FD, Montrose FD, and Croton FD's FAS-Team to the scene. Multiple hoselines were stretched from Engine 254 and Engine 256 plus Ladder 10's aerial master stream was utilized to extinguish the fire. Other resources that assisted on scene were Westchester County Dept of Emergency Cause and Origin Team, Town of Cortlandt resources, and Con edison electric. The fire was knocked down and extensive overhaul needed to be completed. Mohegan FD cleared the scene by 9:15pm. Continental Village FD and Ossining FD relocated and covered Mohegan FD during this incident and Westchester County EMS/AMR relocated 89B2 to cover Mohegan EMS during this incident. Photos are courtesy of FF G. Stretz
