Just after 7 am on Memorial Day, members of the Bedford Fire Department along with Katonah and Bedford Hills Fire Departments were respond to a possible structure fire at 30 Davids Hill Road. Chief Matthew Halpin along with the arrival of a Bedford Hills chief confirmed a working fire in a pool house, and re-toned for additional equipment and manpower.
In minutes, Engine 109 was able to pull close to the structure and lay attack lines while Bedford Hills' Tanker 5 set up a portable pond. The immidiate area had insufficient water capabilities, additional tankers were added to the shuttle. Engine 110 provided water supply at a near by source. Engine 108 provided the relay from the portable pond to Engine 109. Additionally, a Mt. Kisco FAST (firefighter assist and search team) responded to help at the scene.
The structure was fully involved and experienced significant damage and collapse before the fire was reported. Firefighters were able to control and extinguish the remaining blaze in just under a half an hour, and the Zone 5 Cause and Origin Team was called to investigate the origin. Additionally, a representative from NYSEG was on hand to locate the electrical system and cut power to the structure.
According to investigators, the fire appeared accidental. All Bedford units cleared the scene around 10:15 to return for the Memorial Day Parade, and mutual aid was returned with "thanks".
Units:
Car 2041, Car 2043, Car 2045, Engine 108 (relay), Engine 109 (attack), Engine 110 (source), Ambulance 52-B1, Rescue 44, Mini Attack 7
Mutual Aid:
Bedford Hills Car 2031, Car 2032, Tanker 5, Tower Ladder 57, Katonah Car 2211, Car 2213, Tanker 6, Bankville Tanker 7, Pound Ridge Tanker 3, Mt. Kisco Car 2281, Utility 13 (FAST), Armonk Engine 286, Ambulance 51-B1 (stand-by at Bedford), Battalion 16, Zone 5 Cause and Origin, NYSEG, Bedford Police
Tanker 6 Offloads While Engine 108 Connects
Engine 108 Relays to Engine 109
Engine 109 Pumping to the Structure
Bedford Firefighters Attack the Fire
The Fire Smoulders
A Bedford Hills Crew Prepares to Attack the Fire
Bedford Sets up in Front and Bedford Hills in Back
