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As the Village of Dobbs Ferry was expanding during the late 19th century the need for formalized fire protection became more evident. On May 17, 1883, the Board of Trustees led by President (Mayor) Downey held a special meeting of the board in Huber Hall which was located at the comer of Chestnut Street and Main Street to address the issue. A petition was presented by 25 residents of the village asking to be organized into a fire company to be known as the Resolute Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. The petition was promptly granted by the Board of Trustees. President Downey then called for an election of a foreman and assistant foreman. Mr. Joseph Embree was elected foreman and Mr. L. W. Boyle was elected Assistant Foreman. President Downey then turned the meeting over to the membership who elected John R Ackerman chairman, Joseph Gillispie Secretary and John Ebenspacher Treasurer. A committee was formed to work with the Village Board to purchase a fire truck and to develop company by-laws. The first organizational meeting of the company was held a week later May 24, 1883. As further growth of the village occurred during the late 1880's the need for additional fire protection became apparent. To meet this need Livingston Hose Company No. 1 was organized. The original company roster consisted of 10 members. These charter members were Lawrence W. Boyle, Thomas Dunworth, Arthur Guden, Joseph Clough, Patrick Gillispie, John J. Francis, John Cane, Walter S. Paulsen, William Lintland, and John R. Ackerman. After formalizing their charter and being recognized by the Village of Dobbs Ferry, the men of Livingston Hose Company elected its first set of officers. These were Foreman Arthur Guden and Assistant Foreman John J. Francis. Resolute Hook and Ladder and Livingston Hose developed friendly rivalries over the years often racing each other to the scene of fire calls. Each company maintained their own separate firehouses for years in different buildings throughout the downtown business district. In 1927 the Village built a new firehouse for both companies at 112 Main Street. Both companies are still housed in this building and it is also serving as department headquarters. Ogden Engine was the last company of the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department to organize. With the Village expanding eastward and the population growing a need arose for additional fire protection in the Village. On January 6, 1898, a letter was read from the Secretary of the Fire Department to the Village Board advising them that as a result of a meeting of the Fire Department, approval was given to create a new company. A group of citizens came forward wanting to form a hose company to be known as the Ogden Hose Co. On March 30, 1898, an organizing meeting was held, and the company name of Ogden Hose Company # 3 was formed. On April 17, 1898, the Village Board confirmed that Ogden was now part of the Fire Department. Ogden was now a company but lacked an apparatus and a firehouse. In May of that year the company agreed to lease a building located on Ogden Place East at a cost of $120.00 a year to be paid in quarterly installments. A hand drawn horse jumper, used as the apparatus of choice in the area was assigned to the company and Ogden hose Co. began responding to calls in the Village. As time progressed, Ogden became an integral part of the department. At the August 11, 1906 meeting it was decided not to renew the lease of its quarters and a committee was formed to work with the Village to find new accommodations for the company. Additionally in 1906 in anticipation of the arrival of a new apparatus the company changed their name to the Ogden Engine Company #1. In December they placed into service their new horse drawn chemical engine. In 1910 after two years of committee meetings and two successful Village referendums a lot on Ashford Ave opposite Ogden Place West was secured by the Village construction was begun on a new firehouse. The first meeting in the new firehouse on Ashford Ave was held on October 10, 1910 - the site of today's firehouse. Resolute Hook and Ladder, the Livingston Hose Co. and the Ogden Engine Co. all have rich histories that have developed of the last 128 years of the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department. These histories are still going strong, and the men and women of these companies will continue to protect and serve the residents of the Village of Dobbs Ferry. Chief of Fire Department 1883 to 1888 NONE 2024-2025 Danny Gardner (Livingston Hose) 2025- Joseph Giuliano (Livingston Hose)
Department Responses
1883 - 1 1903 - 2 1923 - 32 1943 - 56 1963 - 68 1884 - 0 1904 - 13 1924 - 33 1944 - 43 1964 - 72 1885 - 6 1905 - 10 1925 - 19 1945 - 47 1965 - 90 1886 - 2 1906 - 6 1926 - 18 1946 - 79 1966 - 73 1887 - 3 1907 - 11 1927 - 28 1947 - 45 1967 - 51 1888 - 2 1908 - 10 1928 - 34 1948 - 43 1968 - 53 1889 - 2 1909 - 9 1929 - 34 1949 - 55 1969 - 50 1890 - 5 1910 - 8 1930 - 56 1950 - 55 1970 - 63 1891 - 3 1911 - 11 1931 - 36 1951 - 48 1971 - 58 1892 - 6 1912 - 14 1932 - 31 1952 - 66 1972 - 47 1893 - 5 1913 - 19 1933 - 22 1953 - 62 1973 - 80 1894 - 3 1914 - 13 1934 - 33 1954 - 68 1974 - 124 1895 - 1 1915 - 11 1935 - 30 1955 - 60 1975 - 113 1896 - 9 1916 - 11 1936 - 34 1956 - 38 1976 - 159 1897 - 3 1917 - 21 1937 - 33 1957 - 57 1977 - 140 1898 - 5 1918 - 17 1938 - 24 1958 - 35 1978 - 176 1899 - 2 1919 - 21 1939 - 37 1959 - 58 1979 - 159 1900 - 5 1920 - 12 1940 - 36 1960 - 56 1980 - 209 1901 - 6 1921 - 21 1941 - 64 1961 - 37 1981 - 132 1902 - 4 1922 - 27 1942- 50 1962 - 59 1982 - 120
1983 - 162 2003 - 320 2023 - 466 1984 - 198 2004 - 296 2024 - 425 1985 - 186 2005 - 329 2025 - 455 1986 - 168 2006 - 296 2026 1987 - 221 2007 - 308 1988 - 225 2008 - 297 1989 - 220 2009 - 253 1990 - 238 2010 - 372 1991 - 221 2011 - 344 1992 - 236 2012 - 319 1993 - 217 2013 - 317 1994 - 235 2014 - 353 1995 - 256 2015 - 393 1996 - 263 2016 - 452 1997 - 237 2017 - 494 1998 - 199 2018- 532 1999 - 237 2019 - 501 2000 - 265 2020 - 427 2001 - 259 2021 - 444 2002 - 276 2022 - 466
1901 125 Years Ago
Chief John Best (Resolute Hook and Ladder)
1926 100 Years Ago
Chief Otto Pfiel (Ogden Engine) 1st Asst Chief John Graney (Resolute H&L) 2nd Asst Chief Thomas Fay (Livingston Hose)
1976 50 Years Ago
Chief Stanley Raffa (Livingston Hose) 1st Asst Chief Frank Cristello (Resolute Hook and Ladder) 2nd Asst Chief John Cullen (Odgen Engine)
2001 25 Years Ago
Chief Neil Sweeting (Resolute H&L) 1st Asst Chief James Walsh (Ogden Engine) 2nd Asst Chief Dennis Roth (Livingston Hose)
125 Years Ago
1901 Fire Calls (4)
January 18 -- Maple St (Rowan) Barn . Dobbs Ferry Register == A Barn in the rear of the property pwned by Geo. Rowan on Maple St was completely destroyed by fire Thursday evening. The fireman responded quickly as possible by owing to the heavy roads caused by the snow. They did not arrive until the fire was nearly out.
February 1 -- St Christophers Home Dobbs Ferry Register == A fire occured in a large wood pile in the rear of the main building on the St. Christopher home property about 11 o'clock Monday night, caused by a passing engine on the Central railroad. The fire department responded promptly and by hard work kept the fire from spreading to the main building, as a very high wind was blowing at the time. The boys worked hard and deserve credit for the promptness.
April 5 -- McVicker Residence Chimney Dobbs Ferry Register == A chimney fire at "Brookside" the home of Mrs. Jas. McVicker, called out the fire department at 4:30pm Thursday. Damage to building about $25.
July 26 -- Francis Property Hay Stack Dobbs Ferry Register == A slight fire occured in a hay stack located in the new village, Belonging to Commissioner Francis, on Wednesday - the blaze was extinguished by the department. The Board of Trustees ought to put three hoses on the truck. It is entirely to heavy for one team and when they come to a hill, instead of being able to go right along, it is all they can do to move the truck. A building at any great distance could almost burn to the ground before assistance can be given.
100 Years Ago
1926 Fire Calls (16)
January 8, 1926 4:20PM
Call from Missionary Sisters saying a fire in house. Turned in alarm #72. All companys responded. (Stinson)
February 27, 1926 10:05PM
Call from J. Fallows. House afire. Turned in alarm #24. All companys responded. (the first fire call the Resolute Company has since new truck in service. Driven by J. Ryan. (Stinson)
March 4, 1926 10:22PM
Call from Chief Butler from Ardsley for help for fire at Chauncey. Blew 2-2-2. Orders from Chief Elder if there is a fire at the factory. Put on Chauncey Call #23 (Nicholas)
March 17, 1926 12:00 Noon
Call from Mrs. Steward, that a shed back of Mrs. McKeon on Main St. afire. Turned in alarm #53. All companys responded. NOTE: Orders of Police Chief Costello, when the man on desk gets a fire call, Turn in alarm and then go down and open both fire doors so the firemen can get in and don't mind if the telephone unit alarm stops.
March 29, 1926 9:30AM
Mrs. Scovill of Sherman Av. called up for the fire dept. Turn in alarm #32. All companies responded. Fire was rubbish near garage. (Stinson)
April 2, 1926 1:35PM
Call from Joseph Coggins saying there was some grass burning near the barn. Turned in alarm #24 All companys responded (Stinson)
April 12, 1926 11:30AM
Call from the telephone operator saying Mrs. Anderson of Asahford Av claims her barn is afire. Turned in Alarm #36 Ogden Engine and Livingston Hose responded. (Stinson)
April 24, 1926 7:50PM
Call from Henry Newhouse son-in-law. The woods afire near the house. Turned in Alarm #31
May 6, 1926 4:50PM
Call from Ardsley Station on the putnam to turn in alarm #24. A fire across street. Turned in alarm, did not work, same thing wrong. Later found out that somebody. Turned in Alarm from box 24 (stinson)
May 10, 1926 1:25PM
Mrs. Willey of North Mountain Drive called saying the woods near her house was afire. Turned in alarm #32 All companies responded (Stinson)
June 12, 1926 9:30PM
James Brook LT of Livingston Hose Co came to Headquarters saying there was a fire on Main St. Turned in alarm #53. All companys responded. Fire in Golio building. (Nicholas)
September 16, 1926 1:15PM
Call from Mr. Peters of the Peoples Market saying that there was a fire in the Connola building at 23 Cedar St. Turned in alarm #53 All companys responded (Pearce)
September 25, 1926 1150PM
Tony Borse called up saying a automobile afire on Cedar St belonging to New York Telephone. Turned in alarm #53 All companies responded (Frasca)
October 4, 1926 4;25AM
Call from Tom Stinson saying a fire at Waeman's dairy. Turned in alarm #36 but the alarm only blew 3 blast. Notified Frank Hill by phone. Told me to blow it from the roof, which I did. The fire was one of Warmans trucks. All company responded (Frasca)
October 6, 1926 7:30PM
Call from Mrs. Shaw of North Broadway saying there is a barrell of tar burning on Broadway near Belden Av Detailed Officer Pfiel. In the meantime Albert Pearce called up saying, there is a fire on Broadway near Belden and to send in the fire alarm. Turned in alarm #32. All companys responded. It was a barrell of gasoline. (Frasca)
December 2, 1926 4:10PM
Call from John Ravekes that bank back of his place was afire. Turned in alarm #35. The 1st and 2nd signal blew. The last signal refused to blow. Frank Hill (Village Electrican) was notified. (Stinson)
50 Years Ago
1976 Fire Calls (158) NOTEABLE INCIDENTS
1/17 11:48PM Received many calls from residents of building 7 & 9 200 Beacon Hill Dr. reporting a fire in building 9. Apt 9G1 Sounded alarm 3-1-7 and activated plectron. All companies responded. Comm. Paino also notified and responded with a sand truck dur to icy condition on roadway. at 11:59PM Officer Bellingham reports spoke with male resident at Dobbs Ferry Hospital who stated he was making candles in his bedroom and that he left the room for a few minutes and returned to find it ion flames. He was transported to hospital bt PLT. Corcoran where he was treated for 1st and 2nd degree burns of both arms and legs and released. (SGT. Connerton)
2/5 8:14AM Received a call from Ed Duffy, Walfrove Av and a call from an unknown female reporting a fire at 37 Bellwood Av. Sounded alarm 3-2-3 and activated plectron. All companies responded. Also detailed Officer Sheridan and Engel to assist. 8:22AM Fire Chief Raffa requested a engine from Hastings to respond to the scene. County Control notified. 8:25AM Fire Chief Raffa requested a engine from Ardsley to respond for "stand-by" duty at Ogden Firehouse. 9:10AM Fire Chief Raffa rewquested Con Edison be notified to cut gas and electric. 10:46AM back in service (SGT Costello)
2/27 3:44AM County Fire Control called request Resolute Hook and Ladder respond to North Tarrytown Beekman Av firehouse for stand-by. Notified Chief Raffa and dispatched same voa plectron. 3:55AM Received a radio message from Tarrytown Fire Dept. requesting Resolute respond to scene of the fire Broadway and Main St. Ladder 23, Car 2091 and Car 2092 notified. 8:17AM Resolute back PTL Murnane - Bellingham
3/4 4:05PM Received a call from unknown pwerson in Apt 9A, 100 Cedar St. reporting a gas explosion and an injuried party there. Chief Raffa request general alarm be sounded. Turned in alarm 4-1-2 and activated plectron. All companies responded Police transported injuried male, burns to fack, neck and arms. Female turned gas on and ent to find a match. When match was ignated gas exploded. (SGT. Connerton)
4/24 1:20PM Received a radio message from meterman Yozzo reporting a car had gone off the bridge at the riverfront and that the occupant was trapped. Dispatched DFVAC and sounded general alarm 4-3-7 and Plectron for fire dept (Sgt. Costello)
8/27 7:56PM Call from Fireman James Walsh, 37 SouthField Av. reporting a broken freon line in the apt. refrigerator and requesting fire personnel with air masks to remove unit. Captain Minichino responded with a crew on Engine 49 on silent alarm. (Sgt. Neal)
8/29 8:15PM Mr. Benedict Messiner 200 Beacon Hill Dr. Apt. 6F reports lock broken to apt. Sgt. Connerton at scene. Firemen Ed and Mike Marron (who live in same building) used new locking device from Ladder 23 with permission of Chief Raffa to gain entry. (PTL. Lewis)
10/4 9:08PM Call from Jr. Fire Captain George Longworth, 150 Draper Lane Apt. S2 reporting smoke condition on the entire 3rd floor Activated Plectron and sounded general alarm 4-1-3. All companies responding. Fire in garbage bin in incinerator room (Sgt Neal)
10/29 4:20PM Call from County Fire Control requesting a fire truck to stand-by at Irvington Firehouse. Sounded alarm 4-4-4 Livingston Hose Co. (Fire at Sun Moon Property--East Sunny Side La) 8:30PM Back in quarters. (Bellingham)
11/15 7:55AM Reort of leaves afire on Maplewood Av. Sounded alarm 7-5-1-8 and activated plectron for Livingston Hose who responded but failed to reach their destination due to a mechanical failure on Clinton Av. Sounded alarm 8-5-1-8 and activated plectron for Ogden Engine. Engine 49 towed by Ridge Towing Ardsley (Sgt. Malara)
12/25 341PM Call from Fireman Peter Broccoli of 17 Storm St. reporting a house fire at the Georgio residence 11 Storm St. Activated plectron and sounded general alarm 3-4-3 All companies responded. (Sgt. Neal)
20 Years Ago
2001 Fire Calls 259
SPECIAL NOTE: September 11, 2001 10AM The Dobbs Ferry Fire Department responded to the City Of New York on mutual air. Engine Company 48 (Livingston Hose) and Tower Ladder 23 (Resolute Hook and Ladder) relocated to the Bronx. Units were part of a Westchester County Task Force. Units stood by At the Quarters of Engine 63, located at E233rd Street off White Plains Road.
NOTABLE INCIDENTS:
1/6 9AM Mutual Aid Village of Ardsley E47 Stand-By
1/20 145PM Mutual Aid Village of Ardsley E47 Stand-By
1/29 5AM Mutual Aid Village of Ardsley E47 Stand-by
2/19 606AM Mutual Aid Village of Irvington E47 and TL23 to scene of fire-- EL Riterio Lane
3/14 809PM Structure fire 27 Main St.
3/17 332PM Male pinned under a lift 397 Broadway (Performance Auto Shop)
4/24 1013AM Mutual Aid Village of Ardsley E47 and TL23 to scene Ardsley Acres Motel Saw Mill River Rd
8/16 935PM Mutual Aid Village of Hastings E48 and TL23 to scene of fire -- 16 Main St
9/11 10AM Mutual Aid City of New York E48 aand Tl23 Stand-BY
9/23 828PM Structure fire 191 Broadway Apt 5K
11/2 1225PM Mutual Aid Village of Hastings E48 to scene of fire -- 22 Maple St
11/24 614AM Structure Fire 127 Main St
September 28, 1916 Dobbs Ferry Fire Alarm Codes Signal 36 -- 3 Whistles and a pause, then 6 Whistles indicate that fire is located North and East of Walgrove Brook. Key and Box at Resolute Hotel. Signal 53 -- 5 Whistles and a pause, then 3 Whistles indicate that fire is located between Dock Hill and Walnut Street and Walgrove Brook. Key and Box located at James Ackerman's. Signal 45 -- 4 Whistles and a pause, then 5 Whistles indicate that fire is located south of Walnut Street and Dock Hill. Key and Box at Dr. Hasbrouck's. Signal 23 -- 2 Whistles and a pause, then 3 Whistles indicate that fire is located at Chauncey. Key and Box located at Chauncey Hose House. Signal 24 -- 2 Whistles and a pause, then 4 Whistles indicate that fire is located at Ardsley and Eastern Line of Dobbs Ferry at Ashford Avenue running East and Northwest of Ardsley and Proudfoot's. Key and Box at Hallihan's Hotel. Signal 31 -- 3 Whistles and a pause, then 1 Whistle indicate that fire is located East of Dudley Street to Proudfoot's. Key and box at J. C. Horn's. Signal 32 -- 3 Whistles and a pause, then 2 whistles indicate that fire is located North of Belden Avenue to Northern Line of Dobbs Ferry. Key and Box at Thos. Losee Signal 41 -- 4 Whistles and a pause, then 1 Whistle indicate that fire is located East of Broadway running North from Windy Brow to Walgrove Brook. Key and box at Misses Master's Signal 72 -- 7 Whistles and a pause, then 2 Whistles indicate that fire is located at Anchor Brewery. Special Calls: No. 22 is for assistance at Ardsley N.Y.--Ogden only will answer. No. 33 is for assistance at Irvington, N.Y.-- Ogden only will answer. No. 44 is for assistance at Hastings, N.Y.-- Livingston only will answer. 1938 3 Rescue Squad
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