Police/Fire/EMS

Piermont Fire Department Responds to Tesla Fire on Route 9W, Two Hospitalized

Published

1 year ago

October 16, 2025

PIERMONT, NY – The Piermont Fire Department (PFD) responded earlier today to a reported vehicle fire involving an electric car in the area of 766 Route 9W. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed a working fire in a Tesla vehicle, prompting an extended and coordinated firefighting effort.

PFD units 13-1001 and 13-Squad responded to the scene with 10 members. Command was established within minutes, and the crew from 13-1001 secured a nearby hydrant in front of Hawk’s Nest, deploying two 1-3/4” hose lines to attack the blaze. Simultaneously, the Squad crew stretched a 2-1/2” hose line equipped with a water curtain nozzle to cool the underside of the electric vehicle, where battery packs pose a persistent fire hazard.

Firefighters worked for approximately 3.5 hours to bring the fire under control and ensure that the remaining battery components were fully cooled. This type of vehicle fire, particularly involving high-voltage lithium-ion batteries, requires extended operations and specialized tactics due to the risk of re-ignition.

Two occupants of the vehicle were transported in stable condition to Nyack Hospital by Piermont and South Orangetown EMS.

Piermont Fire Department praised the coordinated effort of all responding members and supporting EMS crews. The incident highlights the evolving challenges of electric vehicle fires and the specialized response they require.

Police/Fire/EMS

Haverstraw Police Join No-Shave November to Support Cancer Awareness 2026

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3 days ago

November 2, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Residents may notice a few more beards among the officers of the Town of Haverstraw Police Department this November, and it’s all for a good cause.

The department announced that officers are participating in No-Shave November, an annual campaign that raises awareness and funds for cancer-related causes.

With approval from Town Supervisor Howard Phillips, the Town Board and the Chief of Police, participating officers will be putting down their razors for the month while supporting the charitable initiative.

Each participating officer will also make a personal donation to help support the effort.

The department encourages residents not to be surprised if they see officers sporting some extra facial hair throughout November, noting that it’s not a change in grooming standards but rather a way to show support for an important cause.

No-Shave November encourages participants to embrace their natural hair growth while raising awareness and funds for cancer research and support programs.

Police/Fire/EMS

Chestnut Ridge Middle School Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation October 29, 2026

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6 days ago

October 30, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Students and staff were evacuated from Chestnut Ridge Middle School on Thursday, October 29, 2026, following a reported bomb threat, according to the Ramapo Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the school at approximately 1:11 p.m. after receiving a report of a bomb threat. Students and staff were safely evacuated from the building and transported to an off-site location.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to assist with a search of the school. Explosive detection K-9 units from the Ramapo Police Department, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, Town of Woodbury Police Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Office participated in the search.

The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Disposal Unit also assisted at the scene.

No explosive devices were found during the search, police confirmed.

Emergency personnel from the South Spring Valley Fire Department, Monsey Fire Department and William P. Faist Volunteer Ambulance Corps were also staged at an off-site location and remained ready to respond if needed.

The Ramapo Police Department’s Investigations Division is continuing to investigate the incident, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Ramapo Police Department at 845-357-2400. Police said all calls will be kept confidential.