With the Fall and Winter months upon us and a greater use of fireplaces expected due to higher gas prices, the following fireplace safety tips should be followed when using fireplaces and chimneys:

FIREPLACE SAFETY
-Use natural logs. However, if you use the artificial logs, be sure to follow the directions on the package.
-Check your fireplace and chimney often and keep them clean and in good repair. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today Saturday 10/12/24, Mohegan FD visited the Lowe's Home Improvement store located at 3200 Crompond Rd (Rt 202/35) in Yorktown for a fire prevention detail. Our firefighters were on hand from 1pm-4pm for this fire prevention detail in conjunction with Lowe’s Fire Safety Day. Our members were on hand with a table set up with fire safety pamphlets, membership applications, and our smoke safety trailer. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday morning 10/8/24, Mohegan FD kicked off Fire Prevention Month with a visit to the Little Learners of Westchester on Rt 202 in Yorktown. The kids learned fire and safety tips inside with a visit from Sparky the Fire Dog and were shown how a firefighters gets dressed into full gear. Once outside, the kids were shown all the equipment carried on Engine 253.

For the parents who would like ... (Full Story & Photos)

This year we have created our first ever Pink Patch.

During the month of October these patches will be available for sale. Patches will be available for sale at our Fire Headquarters and various community events throughout the month.

Patches are $10 each and all proceeds will help the fight against Breast Cancer.

Send us a message to get your patch today and join the fight!... (Full Story & Photos)

Today Saturday 9/28/24, Mohegan FD participated at a Touch a Truck community outreach event from 10am-3pm located at the Jefferson Valley Mall on Lee Blvd in Yorktown. The event was sponsored by the mall in conjunction with State Farm Insurance- Matt Spector and the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce. At the event, children and adults were able to tour and sit inside Car 2263, Utility 69, and Engine 255. ... (Full Story & Photos)