Shortly after 1:30pm on Tuesday afternoon, Nanuet FD was alerted to respond to a reported structure fire at 105 Freedman Ave. in Nanuet.

Arriving on scene minutes later, Chief Chris Koester (8-1) confirmed the fire with smoke coming from several second floor windows. The homeowners, who were already safely out of the house, had left a running hair dryer unattended in an upstairs bedroom, igniting the blaze.

Crews from first arriving 8-EQ, led by Engineer Brian O'Toole (8-8) and Asst Chief Todd Giraudin (8-2) used a single hose-line to make quick work of the fire, which was contained to one ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 4:45am Friday morning, Nanuet FD was alerted to respond to an automatic fire alarm activation at A&H Mall on Rt 59. Automatic alarms, common in all commercial buildings, automatically alert Rockland's fire dispatch center (44-Control) to dispatch the local fire department as soon as a smoke detector, heat detector or sprinkler is activated in a commercial building. Prone to false activation, automatic alarms are a common occurrence.

Upon signing in service, Asst Chief Todd M Giraudin (8-2) was notified by 44-Control that the alarm was triggered due to a reported "water flow alarm" or sprinkler ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday evening Nanuet residents turned out by the hundreds to support the Nanuet Fire District's bond proposal for a new Nanuet firehouse.

By the end of the evening, the results were clear, and an overwhelming majority said "Yes!" to the new firehouse proposal. The vote, which comes at the culmination of numerous public information question / answer meetings held throughout the summer had been highly publicized by the Nanuet Fire District.

"On behalf of all of the members of the Nanuet Fire Company we are all truly thankful to the residents of Nanuet for their support for the new firehouse ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly after 1:00am Friday morning, Nanuet FD was alerted to respond to the New York State Thruway for a vehicle extrication. Upon signing in service, Chief Chris Koester (8-1) was notified that NYS Police were advising one car had overturned off the Exit 13N ramp from the NYS Thruway northbound to the Palisades Parkway northbound.

Arriving on scene minutes later, Chief Koester (8-1) confirmed the vehicle off the roadway, and advised 8-EQ that 1 patient required extrication. The car, which had been traveling north on the ramp, had come to rest against a tree off the roadway.

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Shortly after 8:30am on Monday morning, Nanuet FD was alerted to respond to the New York State Thruway southbound in the area of exit 14. Upon arriving on scene, Chief Chris Koester (8-1) confirmed the working car fire, which was located underneath an overpass.

Because of the hazardous location of the vehicle, the decision was made to close the Thruway southbound until the blaze could be brought under control.

Crews from 8-EQ, led by Captain BJ Ready (8-4) quickly and safely extinguished the burning 4-door sedan.

The roadway was re-opened shortly after, and traffic began to flow normally again.

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