Rye FD Fights Stubborn Maple Avenue Fire

 The Rye Fire Department saved a house on Maple Avenue on Sunday, Aug. 11. The call-out at 6:02 AM for the two story, very old structure, the firefighters worked until almost noon to insure the fire was completely extinguished. The two residents of the home were evacuated safely. 

The Rye Fire Department's Chief Michael Taylor assisted by Chiefs Peter Cotter and Michael Billington, lead firefighters to battle the insistent blaze. Volunteers from Harrison and Town of Mamaroneck Fire Departments assisted Rye Firefighters on scene. Con Ed, Rye DPW and officials from the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services and Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook EMS were all on the scene to lend aid. Standing by for mutual support were the Village of Mamaroneck FD and Port Chester

FD. The Rye Fire Department volunteers train continually to be ready for a major event of this type.

The fire spread from the basement to the attic through the interior walls. The blaze created a heavy smoke condition throughout the building, making battling the fire difficult. Additionally, the Rye FD aided in cleaning up with the removal and salvage of home owners property and pumping 2 feet of water out of the basement, before leaving the fire scene.The Rye Fire Department dates to 1886 and is staffed by volunteer and career fire fighters. The company answered over 1400 calls last year. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. All training and equipment is supplied by the department. Contact us if you are interested in donating a few hours a year to protect your family and neighbors, see our web page: http://www.ryefire.com/ for recruiting and department news.