City of Rye, NY

Fire Department

 George Hogben,
Fire Chief
Headquarters:
(914) 967-4508 or
(914) 967-4530 
fireinsp@ryeny.gov

Emergency:  (914) 967-3457 or 911
Milton: (914) 967-4731
Fire Inspector: (914) 967-4586
Fax: (914) 967-8761


Description of Services

The Fire Chief directs the Fire Department which is responsible for the protection of life and property through fire suppression and prevention.


Key Services

Responds to emergency fire calls

Fire Alarm Codes


Emergency Services:
  • Fire suppression service
  • Control of hazardous material incidents
  • Accident victim extrication
  • Public safety education
  • Vehicle extraction
  • Building collapse
  • Flood evacuation
  • Security of utility services during floods of utility company emergencies until the arrival of emergency crews from the utility company and all other natural disorders

Marine fire protection

  • Assistance to other agencies for search & rescue
  • Assistance to other agencies for emergency electric power
  • Assistance to other agencies for traffic control
  • Mutual aid assistance to other communities

Provides:
  • Fire prevention programs and activities
  • Building lock-out/lock-in assistance

Conducts:
  • Fire and arson investigations
  • Code Enforcement
  • Fire safety inspections


Fire Inspector and Supervisor of Professional Firefighters:
Lieutenant James Dianni, Fire Inspector, Email: fireinsp@ryeny.gov

Rye Professional Firefighters Association:
John Castelhano, President, Email: jcastelhano@ryeny.gov    
Kurt Tietjen, Vice President, Email: ktietjen@ryeny.gov
Harold Aken III, Secretary - Treasurer, Email: haken@ryeny.gov

Volunteer Staff:
George Hogben - Chief of Department
Anthony Scarfone, Jr. - 1st Assistant Chief
Michael Taylor - 2nd Assistant Chief

Board of Fire Wardens:
Joseph Banahan
Arcadio Ocasio
Joseph Carlucci
Robert Rispoli
Peter Anfuso
John Yusi    
Richard Barber
James Finneran

Michelle Murray - Secretary of the Rye Fire Department

Peter Donahue - Treasurer of the Rye Fire Department



Fire Companies of the Rye Fire Department

Poningoe Hook and Ladder Company

Mike Taylor - Chief
Richard Cadigan - Captain
Steve Loddo - Lieutenant
Mike Stoddart - Lieutenant
Arcadio Ocasio - Warden
Joseph Banahan - Warden

Poningoe Engine and Hose Company

George Hogben - Chief
Tony Scarfone Jr. - Chief
Mike Billington - Captain
David Mayo - Lieutenant
Joseph Carlucci - Warden
Robert Rispoli - Warden

Milton Point Engine and Hose Company
Chuck Murry - Captain
Bill Matturro - Lieutenant
Chris Blaich - Lieutenant
John Yusi - Warden
Peter Anfuso - Warden

Fire Police Patrol
Richard Mecca - Captain
Bob Cypher - Lieutenant
Lori Talento - Lieutenant
Richard Barber - Warden
Jim Finnerman - Warden