Good luck and Best wishes to the Sleepy Hollow Fire Department.

Maintain the exceptional work !! Lovin' it!

Interesting to read about other departments in other states. Stay safe to all fellow firefighters.

My Grandfather Arthur Randall was the Fire Chief back in 1912,its neat seeing his name posted on here.

Just a note of nostalgia. As a child, Union Hose fire house was a significant part of my life. After supper, a couple of evenings a week, my Dad would say, "let's go down the firehouse", take my hand and start walking his jaunty walk down Gordon Avenue. When my short legs started to lag, he lifted me up onto his shoulders, without missing a beat, and continued up Lawrence Avenue past Rescue Hose, where one of its heftier, mature members would be sitting in a wooden chair at the entrance, cigar in his cheek and a somewhat roughed-up-looking dog at his feet. As we approached, he'd shout out "Gino!" in a friendly manner as my Dad reached out to shake his hand and exchange pleasantries. Then back on our way down Beekman, greeting acquaintances along the way, and finally down Cortlandt Street, past Alter's and it's heavenly aroma, to our destination. The big front door to the firehouse was almost always open, a few of the guys inside. Then Dad would set me down on the floor, setting me free to roam within eyeshot while he hung with the guys and batted the breeze. At some point, he'd lift me up onto the gigantic firetruck where I'd sit in the driver's seat with a helmet on and ring the bell. The steering wheel was HUGE. Everything about the firetruck was HUGE. I both loved it and feared it at the same time. Having lived through the Depression, Dad was a very thrifty guy, so it was always a treat when he bought us an ice cold bottle of Coca-cola from the machine there to share. There was a pool table behind the truck and now and then someone would be playing. I'll always remember John Celante giving me a few lessons ("Scratch!!"). I liked the kitchen where Fat Charlie made his delicious eats for the guys and others fortunate enough to be there at the right time. I say "Fat Charlie" with affection, as that's the way we all knew him. To my baby sister, Serena, though, he was Pop-Pop and his wife was Nana. (I think Charlie's real name was Ettore Marsche, but don't hold me to it or the spelling.). I loved going to the firehouse with my Dad. I felt kind of special because I knew that other kids didn't get to have this experience. I loved everything about it, including the walk to and from. The firehouse was a cool, adventurous place to be and I loved that my father didn't mind taking us with him. I'd give anything to go back to those days.

Chief,
Thank you very much for your purchase of a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe SSV in Black...
As past Chief and current Comm. of Selkirk FD. it was great sharing info from our depts.
As asst. fleet mgr. from Denooyer Chevrolet Albany NY it was also great doing business with your Fire Dept. A special thanks to Asst. Chief Paul Cappello for his assistance ....

Bill Asprion
Denooyer Chevrolet
518-858-8754

I am glad to see the American LaFrance still in service. I actually built that truck. I worked for the ALF plant in Hamburg, NY. Great truck!

A wonderful page which shows the beauty and allure of a village I miss more than anything.

Great job guys, keep up the wonderful work

Hello and shout out to all the member's of Union Hose Engine 86 Company 2. If you have time email me back like to hear from you all. Especially, Johnny D., Richy C., and the rest of the members and crew both old and new. Take care and be safe. The Million Dollar Man Tommy K..

I wanted to thank you guys for showing us around your fire station. Keep up the good work and stay safe!

My grandfather was an organizing member and chief in 1917 (Charles W. Cypher). The family appreciates the flag and plaque that you provided at his gravesite in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. My mother is buried next to him. Thanks for your service to the community.

GOOD LUCK TO A GREAT FRIEND CHIEF HAGERTY MANY GREAT TIMES SPENT WITH MY SECOND FIRE FIGHTING FAMILY . PROUD OF UNION HOSE AND PROTECTION ENG COMPANYS LONG LASTING FRIENDSHIP

One of the best FD's in Westchester Co. My family have been members for more than 75 years, including my Grandfather, Adam, my Dad, Joe, Uncle Vincent.

Thanks for always being there for those in need!

My Grandfather was Arthur l Randall Fire Chief in 1912.

I have one of the patches for you guys and wanted to check out the web site. awesome job and keep going! Hope to come out that way and maybe visit the area and what not sometime!!!!

Keep up the good work and stay safe!

I am a retired fire captain in Wilmington nc. Currently employed by fox tv sleepy hollow. I am in charge of all the cars and trucks that appear on camera.
Looking at your site for research for our show.

My son Matthew is a CA Hotshot on the Yarnell Fire in Arizona. His 3rd great grandfather was James Bird, Chief Engineer for SHFD 1878-1886. Please pray for the families of the 19 fallen heroes, the lone survivor, and those still battling the inferno. God bless them all.

A huge thank you to Capt. Keith Okie for showing us around Thursday at your station. It was not only nice to meet you but to sit and share FF stories was really a treat. Your trucks are amazing and your hospitality was so very generous. Wish we could have stayed longer as your house made me feel like a home away from home. Thank you so much and add me on facebook if you wish.
Warm Regards,
Tam Johnston Hartland Deerfield Fire Authority

Just like to give a shout out to Rocky Martello I hope you and Union Hose members who remember me well e-mail me back when you can take care.

YOU GUYS DID A GREAT SERVICE FOR BROAD CHANNEL AT THIER TIME OF NEED. ALL VOL. FIRE FIGHTERS ARE BROTHERS WERE EVER THEY ARE. ONCE A VOL. FIREMAN ALWAYS A VOL. FIREMAN EVEN IF JUST IN SPIRIT. I AM PROUD TO BE AMEMBER OF COLUMBIA HOSE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS.

My great great grandfather was JAMES BIRD, your Chief Engineer 1878-1886.
He'd be so proud of my son, a Marine Vet who served in Iraq and who now is a Hot Shot Firefighter in Angeles National Forest, CA. My Matthew must have inherited the firefighter gene! God bless all you do to keep your neighbors safe. Hope to visit Tarrytown for the first time later this year or next and retrace my ancestor's footsteps.

One of my Firefighters came up this oct, and said you are having a wet down Fire dept would like to come and i will begin a patch. Just let me know on the information.Equipment looks great brothers.
Thanks

Just wanted to say what a wonderful gift of the ex Engine 87 to the Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department. They will put it to good use. Keep up the great work to the Village Of Sleepy Hollow.

GOOD LUCK WITH THE NEW ENGINE, IT IS A GREAT LOOKING RIG.
THE GRAFICS ARE WONDERFUL. THINGS HAVE COME A LONG FROM THE 1948 SEAGRAVE WHEN I WAS CAPT. SAY HELLO TO WILLIE HENNESSEY AND RICH GREEN FOR ME

Just wanted to say I love your new truck. We also have orange fire trucks in the station. I am in the process of having a logo made that is close to what you have on your truck. I am also currently in charge of the Cadets at the station. Good luck with your program.

We visited Sleepy Hollow for the Halloween festival and the Horseman's Hollow, and Met (if we remember correctly) Captain Faustino, who introduced us to your beautiful new apparatus. It's a fascinating town you have, and we loved the haunted hayride. We were told you would send your FD patches to us if we signed in... and our chief is overjoyed at that thought! Thanks for your service!

I was wondering about ordering one of your tshirts, would love to have one. Also be careful during this storm coming in and god bless.

My Grandfather, James Doorley was Chief in 1903.

Awesome site! Keep up the great work guys.