The Rye Fire Department made a rescue on a hiker stuck in the mud on the night of Tuesday, July 8, at the Marshlands Conservancy on Boston Post Road. The FD released the following statement on July 10 regarding the rescue: “On July 8th, 2024, at 9:35 pm, the Rye Fire Department was dispatched to […]
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House Fire on Kirby Lane
While many had just finished enjoying BBQs and watching fireworks, the Rye Fire Department found itself battling a house fire on Kirby Lane late into the evening on Thursday, July 4th. At 10:56pm, Rye FD was dispatched for structure fire at 168 Kirby Lane. Units arrived on scene to find an electrical service box, part […]
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A New Lieutenant at Rye FD
On Monday morning at City Hall, Firefighter Joseph Ganci was elevated to Lieutenant. The position opened in May after Lieutenant Clyde Pitts was elevated to Captain. The move marks the continuation of a multiyear shift in the department from a volunteer to a professional staff. “Leading people is not easy, leading people at fire scenes, […]
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PHOTOS: FD Local 2029 Union Raises $60K for Charity Cinco de Mayo Event
The Rye FD’s 2029 Local union raised $60,000 for its new non-profit charity arm at the group’s Cinco de Mayo event on Saturday, May 4th at the Shenorock Shore Club. Over 160 people turned out for the event, up from 130 last year. For the first time, the union is creating a 501(c)(3) nonprofit called […]
Posted inFlooding, Police & Fire, Rye Fire Department, Rye Police Department, Weather
VIDEO: Rye PD & FD Swift Water Training
Rye FD and PD held a swift water rescue demonstration Saturday morning at the Rye Boat Basin to showcase the departments’ proficiency in water rescue operations. City staff, local elected officials and a handful of residents came out early to see the demonstration. In the wake the increased intensity and frequency of flooding events, Rye […]
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A New Captain and Fresh Lieutenant at Rye FD
Rye FD has a new captain. The position has been open since Captain John McDwyer retired last October after 31.5 years of service to the City of Rye. On Friday morning at City Hall, Lieutenant Clyde Pitts was elevated to Captain and Firefighter Ryan Prata took a new position as Lieutenant. The move marks the […]
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PD & FD Swift Water Training Demo Saturday Morning @ Boat Basin
Rye FD and PD will hold a swift water rescue demonstration this Saturday, May 4th at 8:30am at the City of Rye Boat Basin (650 Milton Road) to showcase the departments’ proficiency in water rescue operations. There will be limited public viewing of the demonstration but the marina boaters will not have access to the […]
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FD Union Seeking Nonprofit Status for Charity Work, Cinco de Mayo Event Tickets On Sale
The Rye FD’s 2029 Local fundraising efforts are kicking off in 2024 with a Cinco de Mayo celebration, taking place at Shenorock Shore Club on Saturday, May 4th. The fundraiser will include both silent and live auctions, open bar, DJ and dancing, and a seated dinner. For the first time, the union is creating a […]
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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Two New Firefighters for Rye
Two new firefighters were welcomed to the Rye Fire Department in a City Hall ceremony Wednesday afternoon. Both with generational connections to the City, Aidan Ahearn and Thomas Junior were sworn in by new Rye City Clerk Noga Ruttenberg. Both head off this week for training at the fire academy. There is a tremendous amount […]
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Rye FD to Conduct Fat, Oil & Grease Inspections Across 70+ Businesses
The Rye FD will be conducting fat, oil and grease inspections across 70 plus Rye businesses in the month of January. The FOG (fat, oil, grease) law was passed in December of 2022 to prevent these types of materials from being put into the local sewer systems. Sewers can become clogged, causing backups and leaks […]