PORT CHESTER, NY (October 12, 2025) — The Port Chester Fire Department faced a whirlwind of calls Friday, responding to a pair of tractor-trailer crashes, a blazing dumpster and a structure fire alarm in a single shift.
Just after 4:15 p.m., Port Chester Fire and EMS crews, along with Purchase Rescue, rushed to I-95 southbound for a motor vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer with possible entrapment.
Units arrived to find a car wedged into the side of the tractor-trailer. No injuries were found. Greenwich Fire and EMS were already on scene due to part of the accident hanging over the state line.
Crews remained on scene for about 20 minutes before turning the scene over to Connecticut State Police.
Shortly after clearing that incident, Port Chester Fire, Rye Brook and Purchase Rescue were dispatched to I-287 eastbound at Exit 11 for another serious accident involving a tractor-trailer and multiple vehicles.
Engine 2393, commanded by Chief Scullion, arrived and confirmed multiple injuries and entrapment. A mass casualty incident was declared due to the number of injured people on scene.
Members on scene assisted with extrication and patient care. Port Chester EMS, along with ambulances from Greenwich and Mamaroneck, provided patient care and transport.
Due to the severity of the incident, mutual aid was brought in to cover the village. Harrison Engine and West Harrison Tower Ladder relocated to Port Chester Fire Headquarters.
Around 5:30 p.m., Port Chester Fire responded to a dumpster fire near a residence. Crews arrived to find a 20-yard dumpster burning in close proximity to the home.
The fire was quickly knocked down, preventing any damage to the structure.
Finally, a little after 9:00 p.m., the department’s FAST (Firefighter Assist and Search Team) was requested to the Valhalla area for a 2-alarm structure fire.
While en route for standby coverage, Port Chester FAST was reassigned to the scene as the third FAST team. Crews operated for about an hour before being released by crews command.
“Thank you to all mutual aid partners, EMS personnel, and our dedicated volunteers for their hard work throughout this busy day,” the department said in a statement.
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