Excelsior Engine Company
Excelsior Engine Company
Welcome To Excelsior Engine Company's Website
Excelsior Engine Company and Pearl River Hook and Ladder are the two companies that make up the Pearl River Fire Department ( Department 12). We are a 100% volunteer organization proudly serving the residents of Pearl River. We respond to approximately 300-430 emergency calls per year.
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12 Tanker has arrived
12 Tanker has arrived at Excelsior. Its a 2025 Pierce Saber 8 man cab, Paccar MX13 510 HP motor. Waterous single stage 1500 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank, 20 gallon foam cell, 150 ft 1" booster line reel, 1-3/4" front bumper trash line, full depth compartments all around, fully box length coffin boxes.
Photos from Drills
4/29/25 - Structure Fire Griffith Place
10/27/24 - Multi Department Extrication Drill
On Sunday October 27th, The Pearl River Fire Department hosted a multi department Extrication Drill. Members from Spring Valley and Nanuet Fire Departments as well as Excelsior Fire Engine Company went over techniques for vehicle extrication and proper stabilization. We then proceed to simulate 4 vehicle fires and reviewed proper techniques for extinguishing. Great job by all. It made for a great day of training for all that were involved.
Drone Videos from Extrication Drill
12-Rescue wins 1st Place
Nyack's Chief's Parade 10/9/22
12-Rescue won 1st place Rescue at the Nyack Chief's Parade held on Saturday October 9th 2022. Also attending the parade was Excelsior's 1948 Ward LaFrance and the new 2022 Ford Expedition Chief's car.
4/30/22 Structure Fire
04/30/22 - Structure Fire - 54 Bocket Road
On Saturday, April 30th at 12:28pm. The Pearl River Fire Department, Nanuet FD for an Engine and West Nyack FD for a Fast Team, were dispatched to a working fire in the attic. 8-1750 was first on scene followed by 12-2000. A primary line was pulled off 8-1750 and brought to the side of the house. While a secondary line was pulled from the 2000 to the front of the house. Very quick stop by both the crews of 8-1750 and 12-2000.
Tappan FD & Orangeburg FD were also called to the scene for additional man power.
A pumper from River Vale, NJ stood by at 12-101.
11/28/21 Structure Fire
11/28/21 - Structure Fire - 100 North Middletown Road. (R.I.S.E.)
On Sunday, November 28th at 12pm. The Pearl River Fire Department was dispatched to a working fire at R.I.S.E. (Rockland Indoor Shooting Education) 100 North Middletown Road. The fire spread throughout the ceiling and did cause smoke and fire conditions in Dollar General and Dunkin Donuts. It multiple agencies from Rockland County, Westchester County, and Began County. Fire Fighters were on scene for 36+ hours. I huge thank you from Excelsior Engine Company to all the departments and members who came out to assist.
360 Degree Experience in a fire truck
Have you ever wanted to ride in a fire truck with lights and sirens? Well here's your chance. Here's a 360 degree video of us responding from the cab of the truck. You might have to change the resolution on the bottom of the page to fully enjoy.
In Case of Emergency Call 911.
We hold weekly drills every Thursday night starting at 7:00pm. Our Monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of every month at 8:00pm.
Excelsior Engine Company
1 Mike Kernan Drive, Pearl River, New York 10965, United States
Located on the corner of Route 304 and Hillside Ave. 845-735-6584 District Phone Number: 845-735-2800
Proudly serving the residents of Pearl River 24 hours a day.