Briarcliff Manor Fire Department

The Briarcliff Manor Fire Department (pronunciation: /ˈbraɪərklɪf ˈmænər faɪər dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/) is a volunteer fire department located in Briarcliff Manor, New York. The department is responsible for providing fire protection, rescue services, and emergency medical services to the residents of Briariff Manor.

Etymology

The term "Briarcliff Manor" is derived from the name of the village in which the fire department is located. "Briarcliff" is a compound of "briar" and "cliff", indicating a thorny, rugged terrain. "Manor" refers to a tract of land or a district. The term "Fire Department" is derived from the Old French "departement", meaning a division or portion of something, and the Middle English "fire", referring to the phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat.

History

The Briarcliff Manor Fire Department was established in the early 20th century. It is composed of two companies: the Briarcliff Manor Fire Company, which was founded in 1901, and the Scarborough Engine Company, which was founded in 1903. The department operates out of two fire stations and has a fleet of fire apparatus including fire engines, fire trucks, and ambulances.

Related Terms

Firefighter: A person who is trained and employed to extinguish fires.
Fire station: A structure or other area set aside for storage of firefighting apparatus, personal protective equipment, fire hose, fire extinguishers, and other firefighting equipment.
Emergency medical services: A service providing out-of-hospital acute medical care and/or transport to definitive care, to patients with illnesses and injuries which the patient believes constitute a medical emergency.
Volunteer fire department: A fire department composed of volunteers who perform fire suppression and other related emergency services for a local jurisdiction.

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