Ossining Fire Department Junior Corps.

08/27/2026

Tonight, the Ossining Junior Corps held their monthly training, focusing on water supply operations and hose line advancement. Members reviewed the fundamentals of establishing a water supply and had the opportunity to practice connecting to and operating from a hydrant.

The members then stretched a 1¾-inch hose line to simulate a real-world fire attack on incidents such as a vehicle fire or dumpster fire. Each member rotated through different hose line positions, including nozzle and backup, gaining hands-on experience and a better understanding of teamwork, communication, and proper hose handling.
Great work by all members as they continue building the skills and confidence needed to become the next generation of firefighters! Thank you for Monitor Hose Co. #4 for hosting this month’s training.

08/07/2026

Due to the severe weather, it's been decided to cancel the Ossining Fire Department parade. Unfortunately Mother Nature doesn't want to lighten up for us!

07/09/2026

06/30/2026

This past weekend, the Ossining Fire Department held our annual inspection & awards dinner. As part of that, we announce the winner of the OFD sponsored Walter Quast Memorial Scholarship. This is a $1,500 award given to any Ossining High School senior & Ossining FD Junior Corps senior that applies and there were several applicants this year. This is annually chosen by the committee to assist a student taking the next step in their academic career.

With that being said, we’d like to congratulate former Junior Corps officer and OHS Co-President, Carter Simkins on being the 2026 award winner! Carter has since joined his father John Simkins as a member of Washington Hook & Ladder (Tower Ladder 42) and will be continuing his studies at Penn State next year!

We wish him the best of luck with his future studies.

For the 2027 seniors next year, we strongly encourage you to consider applying for this. Applications will go out over the winter.

06/30/2026

This past weekend, the Ossining Fire Department held our annual inspection & awards dinner. As part of that, we announce the winner of the OFD sponsored Walter Quast Memorial Scholarship. This is a $1,500 award given to any Ossining High School senior & Ossining FD Junior Corps senior that applies and there were several applicants this year. This is annually chosen by the committee to assist a student taking the next step in their academic career.

With that being said, we'd like to congratulate former Junior Corps officer and OHS Co-President, Carter Simkins on being the 2026 award winner! Carter has since joined his father John Simkins as a member of Washington Hook & Ladder (Tower Ladder 42) and will be continuing his studies at Penn State next year!

We wish him the best of luck with his future studies.

For the 2027 seniors next year, we strongly encourage you to consider applying for this. Applications will go out over the winter.

06/30/2026

On behalf of the Ossining Fire Department,

We'd like to congratulate all of our seniors who have graduated and will be moving on to college and other activities!

05/25/2026

Today members of the OFD Junior Corps. marched in our annual Memorial Day Parade along with your Ossining Fire Department.

Interested in joining? Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month, feel free to reach out!

05/13/2026

Tonight the members of the Junior Corps held their annual elections and conducted a training at Headquarters that was hosted by Cataract Hose Co. No. 2 History, Ossining NY. We thank the outgoing officers and welcome the incoming.

Their training conducted of a courtyard stretch while forcing a door, searching for life and fire. They stretched from the engine into a hallway and down a flight of stairs that ultimately lead to the basement while they were blacked out to simulate zero visibility.

04/29/2026

Tonight the members and advisors of the OFD Junior Corps. traveled down to the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services for a tour of the Westchester County Hazmat, Technical Rescue apparatus and the drill yard. While out on the yard, members were able to see the current Firefighter 1 class participating in various drills.

We'd like to thank our own Angel Lopez (Senate Hook & Ladder) for setting this up, Chief Stiller (Car 2001) for providing the tour and everyone else involved for being gracious enough to give us their time!