[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 172 (Friday, October 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        SCARSDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY NO. 1 125TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 19, 2018

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, first responders are the heroes of our local 
communities. We in the 16th Congressional District of New York are 
fortunate to have had the Scarsdale Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 for 
the past 125 years, and I want to honor them on reaching that amazing 
milestone.
  Established in 1893, the Scarsdale Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 
started with a handful of dedicated volunteers as they hooked a couple 
of horses to a wagon attached with fire extinguishers, and were without 
a fire station until the following year. Now, the Scarsdale Volunteer 
Fire Company is one of three fire stations throughout the Village of 
Scarsdale comprised of 47 career members and 70 volunteer firefighters 
across 3 different fire stations.
  In 2016 alone, the Scarsdale Fire Department responded to 1,499 
alarms, which included 42 structure fires, 139 motor vehicle accidents 
and victim rescues, 268 hazardous condition requests, and 258 public 
assistance calls. The skill and professionalism of the Scarsdale 
firefighters is evident in their average response time of 3 to 4 
minutes per emergency. This has made the Scarsdale Fire Department one 
of the best in Westchester County, and within the top 10 percent of 
fire departments in New York State.
  I want to commend Fire Chief James E. Seymour IV for his outstanding 
leadership as well as all the career firefighters and volunteer 
firefighters who dedicate their time and service for protecting the 
Scarsdale community.
  Mr. Speaker, every community unknowingly relies on the dedicated 
service of unsung heroes. The Village of Scarsdale is fortunate to have 
the amazing first responders of the Scarsdale Volunteer Fire Company 
protecting them for over a century.

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