The Nanuet Fire Engine Co. #1 Inc. is a 100% volunteer fire department that serves the communites of Nanuet and Bardonia in Rockland County, New York.  Founded in 1860, the Nanuet Fire Engine Co. #1 has a long and rich history of community service and an outstanding dedication to duty.

NYS THRUWAY CLOSED FOR STATFLIGHT LANDING ZONE MAY 09 - At 6:37pm Nanuet FD was alerted to respond to the tractor trailer parking lot adjacent to Exit 14 of the NYS Thruway southbound to set up a landing zone for StatFlight. Upon signing in service, Assistant Chief Mike Mattera (8-2) was advised that the landing zone would be moved directly onto the NYS Thruway northbound. Local EMS, Paramedics, PD and State Troopers were in the process of treating 2 victims who had been struck by a NJ Transit train traveling nortbound from Nanuet to Spring Valley. Because of the proximity of the NJ Transit tressel bridge to the NYS Thruway, the thruway northbound ... (Full Story & Photos)

StatFlight helicopter awaiting patient on NYS Thruway. 5/9/08

Brush Fire 4/18/08

ANOTHER LARGE BRUSH FIRE KICKS OFF WEEKEND FOR NANUET FD APRIL 18 - Around 6:00pm, Nanuet FD was alerted to respond to a brush fire in the area of Tennyson Park on Tennyson Dr. Upon arrival, 8-EQ confirmed a large working brush fire in the rear of #46 Tennyson Dr., adjacent to the park. The fire initially posed a challenge to first responders who could not gain direct access to the fire area (roughly 1000 sq ft) through the back yard of #46 Tennyson. With first arriving units reporting 12-15ft tall flames, an additional 1 3/4" handline was placed into operation as access to the area was gained through a chain-link fence. Nanuet FD volunteers made quick work ... (Full Story & Photos)

LUCKY MOTORIST ESCAPES INJURY ON NYS THRUWAY APRIL 16 - Around 6:30pm, Nanuet FD (Dept. 8) was alerted to respond to a request for extrication on the ramp from the Palisades Parkway northbound to the NYS Thruway northbound. Upon signing in service, Asst. Chiefs Mike Mattera and AJ Knapp were notified that passing motorists were reporting an overturned yellow vehicle on the ramp. The Asst Chiefs arrived at the same time as the NY State Police, and it was confirmed that the vehicle was overturned, but there were no trapped parties and no FD intervention was required. The driver had been wearing his seatbelt and was obviously able to climb out of the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Photo: Jason Schlesinger 4/16/08

Photo: Tom Bierds

WARM WEATHER BRINGS LARGE BRUSH FIRE TO NANUET APRIL 10 - At approximately 1:00pm Nanuet FD was dispatched to a brush fire along the Palisades Parkway Southbound near the ramp to the NYS Thruway Southbound (Exit 9E), Chief Pete Winterbourne arrived on scene and confirmed a large brush fire occupying more than an acre in a swampy area below the roadway. Since there are no fire hydrants along this portion of highway, Chief Winterbourne requested mutual aid pumpers from West Nyack FD (Dept 24) and New City FD (Dept 9). During warm weather, motorists tend to drive with their windows open, making discarded cigarette butts more prone to starting fires ... (Full Story & Photos)

HONORARY MEMBER PATRICK CHANCE FINALLY GETS TO VISIT NANUET FD MARCH 30 - In June 2007, the Nanuet Fire Engine Co. unanimously voted to accept Patrick Chance, a youngster the members met during one of their visits to Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center, as an Honorary Member of the fire department. Patrick love firetrucks and firemen, and was very excited to become our youngest ever honorary member. On Saturday March 29th, Patrick and his family were in New York staying at the Ronald McDonald House for a few visits to Sloane Kettering. The members of the Nanuet FD decided that this was a perfect time for Patrick to finally visit "his" firehouse for the first ... (Full Story & Photos)

Honorary member Patrick Chance arrives at 8-100. Photo: Phil Costa, 3/29/08

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