Scarborough Engine Company - Engine 92 - BMFD

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Scarborough Engine Company is 1 of 3 Companies That Make Up The Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. In 1974, the firehouse was completed.

Before the American Revolution, the Scarborough area consisted of a cluster of homes and businesses at the intersection of Albany Post Road (today Route 9) and Scarborough Road, believed to be named after the English hometown of pioneer settler William Kemys. The area was annexed to the village of Briarcliff Manor after a successful petition by its residents in 1906. Because of the distance betwee

n the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department headquarters and the Scarborough area, a small substation was organized at the Holden Farm opposite the current location of Engine 92. The substation was discontinued in 1921 and the Scarborough Fire Company was established. The village leased a small barn from the Scarborough Presbyterian Church to house a pumper truck. With little space to work with, the Scarborough Fire Company soon merged and moved in with its neighbor to the south, the Archville Fire Company on Route 9 and Arch Hill. For over forty years the two companies responded to Archville and Briarcliff alarms. Implementation of state laws brought the merger to an end on December of 1971. Six members of the former Scarborough Fire Company formed the Scarborough Engine Company at the church barn in Scarborough housing a 1942 Mack pumper. Months of negotiations and planning produced the Scarborough Firehouse. At that time, many of the buildings amenities such as kitchen cabinets and storage units in the bay were added by company members donating their time and skills. In 2009, the Scarborough Firehouse was replaced with a brand new facility, providing an additional apparatus bay, and many modern amenities. A new Mack pumper was put into service on January 13, 1975 and served the village faithfully for 20 years covering major traffic routes which led to a significant number of motor vehicle accidents. The rig was not designed to carry all of the appropriate rescue tools which led to the company’s intense research and design efforts leading to the replacement rig, a 1995 Pierce Rescue/Pumper. The new engine was delivered on October 5, 1995 and continues to serve the community today.

05/12/2026

On Saturday May 2nd, members of the Scarborough engine company traveled up to the New Haven fire academy to participate in a live burn training hosted by .1812. Members performed numerous evolutions, including fire attack, forcible entry and search, VES, and roof cutting ops. The day concluded with two “box alarm” drills, where members present were assigned an arriving apparatus (I.e, first due engine, 2nd due truck), and had to perform required tasks in conjunction with other companies operating. Throughout the day, SEC members trained seamlessly with members of .1812, , , , , , and . Our thanks to the many instructors and burn tenders from for helping put on such a great training.

03/17/2026

On Wednesday, March 11th, the Scarborough Engine Company drilled on stretching crosslays. Members constructed a prop in order to allow us to get reps pulling our primary attack lines without taking the engine out of service. With over a dozen members in attendance, ranging from line officers and senior members, to probies and recent firefighter 1 graduates, three different squads each performed multiple evolutions. Many thanks to the members who spent their day lending their craftsmanship to construct this useful prop.

03/12/2026

At approximately 1630 hours on Monday, March 9th, Engine 92 was dispatched to a reported brush fire on the West Side of our district along the Hudson River. Engine 92 was on the road within minutes with a crew of 6. While enroute, the first arriving chiefs reported a 100 foot line of fire extending to the fences of a nearby residence’s garden. Engine 92 arrived on scene and stretched a 200’ crosslay through the side yard of a residence in order to access the fire, on steep, uneven ground adjacent to the train tracks. The 92 crew knocked down the fire in short order, and proceeded to overhaul and wet down the area in order to ensure full extinguishment. Crews returned to the firehouse, and repacked the deployed line, as well as washed the rig and tools used, showing company pride and ownership on a beautiful day. Crews were assisted on scene by members of on board Engine 93.

07/10/2025

This month, the Scarborough Engine Company drilled once again on initial engine company operations.

Evolutions completed included “hitting” a hydrant to establish a positive water source, stretching both of our 1 3/4 inch crosslays, flowing the deck gun, and stretching and flowing a 2 1/2 inch hoseline.

Members stretched to a simulated door, ensuring to land the nozzle as well as first coupling at the door, allowing for easy advancement of the first 50 feet of hose into a structure.

Repetitions were completed with varying levels of personnel simulating different situations out members might experience, from as many three or four members on a hose line, to as few as one singular member.

Interested in what you see? Stop by the firehouse any Thursday at 7pm, or visit BMFD.org today!

06/12/2025

With the weather improving and many members home from school for the summer, the Scarborough Engine Company drilled this month on first due engine company operations.

Multiple evolutions were performed including securing a positive water source, stretching a 3-inch supply line, “Flying the Y” with our hose bundles to complete a “courtyard lay,” and advancing while flowing hand lines

While teams practiced stretching hose, a prospective driver got some time on the pump panel in the course of his clearing process. He did a great job!

At the end of the night, Engine 92 was packed back up, ready to respond to any emergency, with members displaying company pride repacking our 3-inch supply line, because as the saying goes “if it packs pretty, it pulls pretty”

Interested in what you see? Stop by the firehouse any Thursday at 7pm, or visit BMFD.org today!

04/14/2025

This month, the Scarborough Engine Company drilled on vehicle stabilization and extrication. With a few recent calls requiring these techniques, our officer staff designed a drill to allow all members to gain more familiarity and confidence using our resqjack__ stabilization struts and our hurstjawsoflife battery powered extrication tools. On a vehicle that had been in a simulated T-bone accident, and rolled onto its side, members performed multiple stabilizing evolutions, prior to cutting and flapping the roof down to allows access to any patients trapped inside. Many thanks to Briarcliff DPW for their assistance in simulating the accident, and for the use of their facility.

See something you want to do? Stop by the firehouse at 7:00 on Thursdays, or visit BMFD.org today!

04/02/2025

This past Saturday, we honored Michael J. Bassett for an incredible half-century of dedication to the Scarborough Engine Company and Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Mike joined in 1974, rising through the ranks to Captain while also serving as Secretary and President. His leadership extended beyond our company—he was instrumental in starting the Junior Member Program at Briarcliff Manor Fire Department, helping to guide the next generation of firefighters. He also served as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). A retired Sergeant from the Briarcliff Manor Police Department, Mike has dedicated his life to public service. He also holds an unmatched knowledge of the company’s history, preserving the legacy of those who came before us. Now, he continues to serve as a mentor and trusted driver of the engine, always leading by example. Thank you, Mike, for 50 years of unwavering service and dedication. Here’s to you!!!

03/15/2025

This month the Scarborough Engine company drilled on mask confidence as well as ground ladders. At one station, members completed multiple evolutions following hoseline and maneuvering through obstacles in order to gain more familiarity and become more comfortable with air packs. At another station, members went over the proper use and deployment of ground ladders. Members completed multiple evolutions with different size ladders, as a team, and operating solo, as we would at a limited manpower incident. While we are an engine company, throwing ladders is an important fireground task for all members to be proficient in.

See something you want to do? Visit BMFD.org today, or stop by the firehouse any Thursday at 7pm!

11/17/2024

On Saturday, November 16th, Engine 92 stood by with Tower Ladder 2 of the Port Chester fire department to cover the village of Tarrytown while they attended their annual inspection dinner. While standing by, units took in two different residential fire alarms, both of which were cleared quickly, and units returned to Tarrytown FD’s headquarters on Main Street. Engine 92 stood by from 1700-2300 hours before returning to the Manor. Many thanks to the Tarrytown Fire Department for their hospitality, and congratulations to all their award recipients!

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09/11/2024

The Scarborough Engine Company would like to take a moment to remember September 11, 2001. At 8:46 AM the first tower was struck, beginning one of the largest incident responses in history for NYC. Members and departments from surrounding communities all assisted in these efforts, including our very own Engine 92. May we never forget the sacrifices that 343 firefighters and countless more first responders made that day.

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591 Scarborough Road
Briarcliff Manor, NY
10510

Telephone

+19149231150

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