PELHAM MANOR, NY (April 20, 2026) — The Pelham Manor Fire Department joined forces with 14 other Westchester County fire departments and the FDNY for a joint mobilization and interoperability drill on April 18. The exercise aimed to enhance coordination for large-scale incidents requiring mutual aid into New York City.
Guided by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control, the drill was held to familiarize Westchester fire units with operational areas within the Bronx. The Pelham Manor Fire Department maintains an automatic mutual aid agreement with the FDNY, facilitating joint responses due to the department’s proximity to the Bronx.
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