Shortly after 4pm on Friday afternoon, Nanuet FD was alerted to respond to a reported vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Coupe Dance Studio on West Nyack Rd.

En route to the scene, Nanuet FD units were updated that the Clarkstown PD was reporting a working car fire with possible extension to the building.

Arriving on scene minutes later, crews from 8-EQ made quick work of the involved car, and prevented the blaze from causing any significant damage to the business.

Assistant Chief Bill Schoenleber (8-3) praised the passing motorists who called 911. "If this had been in the middle of the ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 12:50pm on Thursday afternoon, Nanuet FD was alerted to respond to the intersection of Rt 59 & College Ave for a reported vehicle leaking fuel.

Upon arriving on scene, crews from first arriving 8-EQ, led by Lieutenant Joe Pacella (8-7) upgraded the incident from a simple vehicle leaking fuel to a 3,000 gallon diesel fuel tanker that had overturned and was leaking its payload.

In an effort to contain the large amount of fuel already spilled, and stop further fuel from escaping from the damaged tanker, the Rockland County HAZMAT team was immediately dispatched.

Additional crews from neighboring ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Nanuet Fire Department encourages special needs residents to register at www.rocklandregisters.com. The Rockland County Special Needs Registry provides vital details about special needs residents to First Responders in the event of an emergency.

Rockland County has developed this registry for residents with limited mobility or special needs, which might impact a timely response during an emergency. If you believe you, or someone you care for, is unable to independently act upon emergency protective orders, please continue with registration:

Why should you register?

To receive individual ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday March 16th, Nanuet volunteers, along with their family members, joined together to participate in the annual St. Baldrick's fundraiser.

Each year, the St. Baldrick's foundation raises money for childhood cancer by offering participants the opportunity to shave their heads bald and raise money from friends and family.

With events taking place around the nation, the St. Baldrick's Foundation funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization.

While individual members had participated in the event for years, 2014 marked the 5th year that NFD participated together as ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 3:45am on Sunday morning, Nanuet FD was alerted to respond to a reported structure fire at 11 West Palmer Ave. A blast of arctic air had yielded unseasonably frigid temperatures, with overnight lows in the single and negative digits.

Shortly after the alarm was dispatched, utility crews working in the area reported to 44-Control that there was, in fact, an active fire inside the single family residence. Arriving on scene minutes later, Chief Chris Koester (8-1) & Asst Chief Billy Schoenleber (8-3) reported fire showing out of an upstairs bedroom window, and no sign of any residents having ... (Full Story & Photos)