2022 Year In Review
Steven Belmont • February 6, 2023
2022 Year In Review
In 2022 PFD volunteers responded to 424 incidents including:
– 18 Fires (10 structure fires)
– 61 Rescues (25 motor vehicle accidents & 17 elevator rescues)
– 71 Hazardous Conditions (35 natural gas leaks & 14 carbon monoxide)
– 23 Service Calls(6 cover assignments for other FD’s)
– 26 Good Intent
– 224 False Alarms
Top 10 Responders for 2022
1. Ex-Chief John Perino (271)
2. Firefighter/Commissioner Chester Onuma (216)
3. Firefighter/Records Officer AJ Greco (202)
4. Junior Firefighter Ben Wike (182)
5. Safety Officer John Thys (176)
6. Ex-Chief/Commissioner Manny Colmemares (174)
7. Firefighter/Commissioner John Cullen, Jr. (173)
8. Firefighter/Commissioner Mike Rufino (149)
9. Firefighter Brendan Cooper (143)
10. Firefighter Len Balducci (132)
***A total of 20 members responded to 100+ alarms***
The Chief’s are not factored into the top responder list, but their response totals were:
Car 2371 – Chief Madison Martineau (308)
Car 2372 – Asst. Chief Asterio Scopino (263)
Members completed over 6,000 hours of in-house training and 1,000 hours of outside training.
Members also hosted our Fire Fighters Parade, Fire Prevention Open House, Annual Inspection, School Visits, and numerous fire prevention visits to the firehouse from local organizations.
Each week, squads completed equipment and apparatus checks to make sure everything is response ready.
PFD is always looking for new members. No experience is needed, all training is provided for FREE, and the time commitment is flexible and accommodating. Residents age 16+ are welcomed to join!
Email us at chiefstaff@pfdny.org, call 914-769-2336, visit us at www.pleasantvillefiredept.com
, or stop by PFD Headquarters (75 Washington Avenue) any Monday evening at 7pm.
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