WHITE PLAINS, NY (December 16, 2025) — Firefighters rescued a trapped driver from a rolled-over fuel tanker truck leaking jet fuel at Westchester County Airport late Monday night.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:20 p.m., when Port Chester firefighters were dispatched along with Rye Brook and Purchase fire departments to the airport for a reported tanker truck rollover with entrapment.
Rescue 40 and Car 2398, commanded by Captain Hopper, arrived to find a dual-axle fuel tanker truck on its side with the driver trapped inside and an active jet fuel leak.
Crew members quickly extricated the driver by removing the windshield and transferred care to Port Chester EMS, which transported the driver to a local hospital.
Firefighters then worked to mitigate the fuel spill, stretching and charging two hose lines as a precaution while awaiting the Westchester County Hazmat team.
The fuel was eventually offloaded, and the truck was uprighted by Stiloski’s Heavy Recovery before all units returned to service.
Units on scene included:
Port Chester: E61, 64, R40, U67, Car 2393 (Chief Scullion), Car 2398 (Duty Officer)
Rye Brook: E14
Purchase: R30, Cars 2411, 2412, 2413
WCDES: Car 2001, Hazardous Materials Team
Port Chester EMS
Westchester County Police
Westchester County Airport: Car 2591, Airport 7 & 11
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