The Montrose Fire District and Cortlandt Engine Company are proud to serve the community and would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Since 1919, Montrose Fire and Cortlandt Engine Company have provided dedicated volunteer service to its Community.

The department is 100 percent volunteer-driven and welcomes new members ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday morning, Montrose Fire Department members participated in a "Pinned & Burning" training class alongside firefighters from Buchanan, Croton, and Verplanck, organized by instructors from the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services. The training involved splitting the departments into groups and rotating through multiple stations, each focused on developing different firefighting ... (Full Story & Photos)

During Monday night training, members had the opportunity to learn from instructors with the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services. The instructors provided an overview and guidance on using department equipment for vehicle stabilization. Members were divided into two groups for hands-on practice.

The first group used farm jacks to lift the front end of a car positioned on its roof, ... (Full Story & Photos)

To our residence and community members of the Montrose Fire District.

Following recent tragedies in our two neighboring departments where we provided assistance, we want to remind our community about basic safety precautions in the home. Please ensure that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed and tested regularly. There should be at least one detector on each floor of your residence, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Cortlandt Engine Company will host its second annual golf outing at West Point Golf Course on Monday, September 21. Golf registration and breakfast will begin at 9 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. shotgun start. After the golfing concludes, participants will be treated to a steak dinner and have the opportunity to win prizes.

The cost is $190 per golfer, and the event is limited to a maximum of 120 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last night during Monday night training, members of Continental Village traveled south with Tanker 11 and Rescue 69 to the Hamlet of Montrose to join our personnel in a review of tanker operations and hose line techniques. This training offered valuable experience for all participants, particularly for our own members who rarely engage in tanker operations as our district has hydrants throughout it.

Members ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Montrose Fire Department and Cortlandt Engine Company will host their first Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on June 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Montrose Fire House. Everyone in the community is invited to attend and enjoy a hot breakfast prepared by fire department members.

Admission is $15 per person, and $8 for children age 10 and under. Breakfast includes pancakes along with bacon, sausage, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday night, one of our crews was on overnight standby protecting the district and handling any alarms but that’s just part of the story.

Some members took the opportunity to attend an Incident Safety Officer class hosted at our HQ’s with instructors from Westchester County, while others were getting the station cleaned and ready for the overnight. Once everyone was back, the crew went to ... (Full Story & Photos)