This past September members were able to get off the streets and head into the woods of the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation for a week long training of basic and advanced level Polaris operation. Members teamed up with instructors from Polaris Government Defense and took to the trails where they were able to cover topics like basic emergency operations of the off-road vehicles, trail riding, injured ... (Full Story & Photos)

SAFETY TIPS
• Extinguish all candles when leaving the room or before going to sleep.
• Keep candles away from items that can catch fire (such as clothing, books, paper, curtains, Christmas trees, flammable decorations). Remember the 2 foot circle of safety.
• Avoid candles with combustible items embedded in or around them.
• Never leave wick-trimmings, matches or other material in the candle or holder.
• ... (Full Story & Photos)

Starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Pound Ridge Volunteer Fire Department will be selling Christmas trees. Hours of operation are weekends from 10AM to 5PM until the trees are gone. Trees, regardless of size are $70 each.

Benefits from the sale of the trees will go to a local organization.

... (Full Story & Photos)

WIN A $1,500 SHOPPING SPREE
AT TARGET OR WALMART! PLUS 2ND & 3RD PRIZES TO GIVE AWAY! MORE INFO AT NYBC.ORG/SWEEPSTAKES
SATURDAY, NOV 6TH
9:00am – 3:00pm
Pound Ridge Fire Department
To sign up call 800-933-2566, visit nybc.org/donate... (Full Story & Photos)

Children dressed in costumes excitedly running door to door to trick-or-treat, festive decorations like glowing jack-o-lanterns, paper ghosts and dried cornstalks adorning front porches – these are some of the classic hallmarks of Halloween that make the holiday special for kids and adults alike.
Unfortunately, these Halloween symbols and activities can also present lurking fire risks that have the ... (Full Story & Photos)