Thiells, N.Y. — It was a busy night for the Thiells Fire Department, which handled three separate incidents in quick succession on West Ramapo Road late last night, including a vehicle collision, a medical emergency, and a gas odor investigation.

According to officials, Chief Connolly (26-1) came across a two-vehicle collision with multiple injuries on West Ramapo Road while returning from a residential fire alarm. Fire crews were soon dispatched to the scene for a vehicle fire related to the crash.

Thiells firefighters immediately provided medical aid to the victims until EMS units arrived. Once EMS personnel were on scene, fire crews assisted with patient removal and supported EMS operations to ensure a coordinated response.

While still managing the crash scene, fire personnel were alerted to a separate medical emergency at a nearby bus stop, where a man was found unconscious. Crews rendered aid until additional EMS units arrived.

Shortly afterward, while still deployed at both incidents, firefighters received several reports of a strong odor of natural gas near ShopRite on West Ramapo Road. A third call was transmitted, and crews began investigating. Readings showed 5% LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) in the manholes along the roadway.

Orange & Rockland Utilities responded to the scene, conducted additional checks, and ultimately cleared the fire department from the incident after confirming the area was safe.

These calls were logged as Incidents #269–271 for the Thiells Fire Department. The department acknowledged the quick collaboration with Haverstraw Ambulance EMS and Spring Hill EMS during the night’s events.