On Friday, August 7th, at 7:18 pm, Montrose Ladder Tower 8 was requested to Ossining for coverage while the Ossining Fire Department and other mutual aid agencies responded to a large structure fire on Hawkes Avenue. A crew of eight members from Ladder Tower 8 was stationed at Ossining’s State Street firehouse alongside Engine 80 from Tarrytown.

During the coverage, the units were dispatched to a ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, July 23, the Montrose Fire Department and Cortlandt Engine Company, led by Charles W. Dickerson, participated in a parade in Mahopac. After dedicating significant time to preparing and cleaning the apparatus, the team’s efforts were recognized as they received the Best Overall award. This marks the third consecutive win for the season.

With two more parades remaining, the department ... (Full Story & Photos)

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Meeting of the Board Of

Fire Commissioners of the Montrose Fire District, scheduled for Thursday, July 16,

2026, has been rescheduled and will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM

at the Montrose Firehouse, at 2143 Albany Post Road, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, July 10, Montrose and Cortlandt Engine Company joined together in Mount Kisco for their annual fireman's parade. This year’s event was dedicated from the start to the late Deputy Chief Edward Snyder. Members marched proudly, following Chief Thomas Gilleo, to honor Deputy Chief Snyder’s service and legacy.

When the results were announced, the effort spent on preparing and cleaning the apparatus, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)