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The Katonah FD has been providing 100% volunteer fire rescue services to the community since 1874.

05/31/2026

***PUBLIC NOTICE***
NO PARKING FOR THE KATONAH FIRE DEPARTMENT PARADE

Please be advised that there will be no street parking beginning at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, along the streets listed in the notice above, due to the annual Katonah Fire Department Parade.

We kindly ask all residents and visitors to move their vehicles before the posted time to help ensure a safe and successful event for participants, spectators, and emergency personnel.

We appreciate your cooperation, patience, and continued support of our volunteer firefighters and the annual parade tradition. Thank you for helping make this community event possible, and we look forward to seeing everyone along the parade route!

05/24/2026

🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY 🇺🇸

Join us at Katonah Fire Headquarters at 10:00 AM for a Memorial Day Ceremony honoring and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Due to anticipated weather conditions, and out of concern for older adults and children both watching and participating, the parade portion of the event will not be held.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

05/22/2026

Strong Storms Bring Busy Night for KFD

Yesterday evening at approximately 5:30 PM, the Town of Bedford was impacted by a severe line of thunderstorms that moved rapidly through the area, causing widespread damage.

Just before the storm, our department responded mutual aid to Goldens Bridge for a structure fire at the new Mercedes-Benz dealership. Tanker 6, Ladder 39, and Cars 2211 and 2213 responded. Upon clearing the scene, units diverted and began handling multiple calls throughout the district.

Over the course of the next six hours, our members responded to numerous calls involving fallen trees on roadways, along with multiple reports of wires down and burning.

During continued post storm operations, Tanker 6 was also requested to stand by at Croton Fire Department Station 2 while they operated at a structure fire in their district.

05/18/2026

Please join us this Memorial Day Monday, May 25, as we hold our traditional Memorial Day Parade in partnership with Katonah American Legion Post 1575. The parade will start at 10 AM at fire headquarters, 65 Bedford Road, go down Katonah Avenue, up Parkway. and stop at Lawrence Circle, where the Memorial Day service will be held. Afterwards, the parade will continue down Bedford Road and back to fire headquarters, where a second brief memorial ceremony will be held. Following the ceremonies, there will be free ice cream served in back of the firehouse for all parade attendees.

05/01/2026

Throughout April, the Katonah Fire Department held its annual company and department meetings to elect officers for the coming year. As of today, these members officially begin their roles for the 2026–2027 term.

Thank you to all outgoing officers for your service, and congratulations to those elected. We look forward to another strong year of leadership and commitment to the community.

Command Officers:
Chief: John Whalen
1st Assistant Chief: John Cohen
2nd Assistant Chief: Brian Lehrer

Department Officers:
President: Marc Spieler
Vice President: Ryan Hayes
Recording Secretary: Cat Long
Treasurer: Paul Gallagher
Financial Secretary: Gabe Palacio
Sergeant at Arms: Davide Palmerini
Steward: Frank DeAlto
Pizza Steward: Jack DeAlto

Company 1
Captain: Jason LaFond
Lieutenant: Rick Palmerini

Company 2
Captain: Juan Becerra
Lieutenant: William Holze

Company 3
Captain: Rob DeAlto
Lieutenant: Chris Langworth

Company 4
Captain: Ryan Hayes
Lieutenant: --------------

Tanker Co.
Captain: Erich Braun
Lieutenant: Jim McHugh, Jr.

Rescue Co.
Captain: Mike Lehrer
Lieutenant: Mike Roper
Sergeant: Scott Whalen

Best of luck to all officers as they take on their responsibilities for the year ahead.

04/29/2026

SAVE THE DATE

Join us for our annual parade and carnival! Enjoy great food, rides, games, and fun for all ages.

Our parade is scheduled to kick off at 7:00PM on Wednesday, June 3rd.

The carnival will be open:
Wednesday: Following the parade.
Thursday 6:00-10:00PM
Friday 6:00-10:00PM
Saturday 5:00-11:00PM

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

04/19/2026

On Thursday April 16, KFD was dispatched mutual aid to a structure fire with reported entrapment in South Salem. Tanker 6, Car 2213, and Car 2214 responded. Upon arrival, Tanker 6 crew along with SSFD climbed a ground ladder and entered a second floor window where they located a victim in bed. The crew then passed the victim out the window to 2214 and other agency firefighters/EMS personnel and immediately began rendering aid. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

KFD extends its condolences to the family of the victims as well as the first responders on scene that sustained burns and other injuries.

Photo credit: Frank Becerra

04/15/2026

At approximately 1:45 PM yesterday, units were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with reported entrapment on the southbound Saw Mill River Parkway, between the Route 117 Bypass and Harris Road overpass. Bedford Hills FD Car 2031 was first on scene and confirmed a vehicle lodged underneath the rear of a tractor trailer.

The sole occupant of the SUV was found to be heavily entrapped. Members of the Katonah Fire Department, Bedford Hills Fire Department, and the Westchester County Police Emergency Services Unit worked together to stabilize the vehicle and safely extricate the driver. Specialized equipment was utilized during the operation to lift and secure the tractor trailer, allowing access to the patient. The extrication was completed in approximately 30 minutes.

During the extrication, the patient received medical care on scene from Westchester EMS and Katonah Bedford Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The driver was conscious upon removal and was transported by ambulance to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla.

The incident remains under investigation by the Westchester County Police Accident Investigation Team and detectives from the General Investigations Unit.

Units: Rescue 17, Engine 115, Tanker 6, 2214, 2213

Mutual Aid: Car 2031, Engine 199, Rescue 10, Utility 6, WCPD ESU, KBHVAC, WEMS, NYSP, Bedford PD

12/15/2025

This past weekend, the Katonah Fire Department held a holiday gathering for our members and their families. It was an opportunity for everyone to spend time together and enjoy the occasion. The event was organized by 1st Assistant Chief John Cohen and Firefighter Jack DeAlto. The Katonah Fire Department wishes everyone a safe and joyful holiday season!

12/14/2025

KFD volunteers were dispatched at about 4 am Saturday for a reported motor vehicle accident/car fire. Cars 2211, 2212, and 2213 responded along with Engine 115 and Tanker 6. The car had hit the traffic control barrier at the base of the Exit 6 ramp from I-684 south and was fully engulfed in flames upon FD arrival. Two patients were treated by KVHVAC and WEMS Medics while KFD members attacked the car fire. Units were on scene for a little over an hour.

Units: 2211, 2212, 2213, Engine 115, Tanker 6

Mutual Aid: KBHVAC, NY State Police, NY DOT Help Truck

Address

65 Bedford Road
Katonah, NY
10536

Telephone

(914) 232-4570

Website

http://www.katonahfd.org/, http://www.prideofkatonah.org/

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