Storm Mutual Aid To The Village Of Mamaroneck Fire Department
September 5, 2021
Along with many other fire districts from Dutchess County, the Pleasant Valley Fire District was quick to respond to a mutual aid request to the Village Of Mamaroneck Fire Department located in southern Westchester County.
The remnants of Hurricane Ida left 400+ commercial and residential basements in the village flooded, creating safety issues for residents and first responders alike.
Volunteer firefighters from all over New York State responded to the picturesque village, which is situated on the Long Island Sound, to provide whatever assistance was needed.
The mutual aid help allowed the Village Of Mamaroneck Fire Department to respond to their own calls without the added burden of pumping out the basements.
Fire units from Amenia FD, West Clinton FD, Milan FD, Hyde Park FD, Tivoli FD as well as Pleasant Valley FD line the road providing help where needed.
Rushing water wrapped this church van around a tree.
Flooded basement in the community center where there was 9 feet of water to be pumped out.
The rushing current flooded Mamaroneck Avenue with so much water it collapsed the firehouse bay door of Engine 42 of the Village Of Mamaroneck Fire Department.
Firefighter Pat McKeever, Safety Officer Bill Geerlings and Firefighter/EMT Zach Ferris during a break in their 36 hour pumping detail.
