Department Commisioners

After numerous fires at Sing Sing Prison where the firefighting equipment was damaged the Ossining citizens petitioned the state early in 1857 for funds to replace the worn-out fire equipment. Senate Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 was formed in 1857 and named after the State Legislature, who appropriated $2,000 for the purchase of a hand engine, hook and ladder, and a large quantity of hose. Senate Hook & Ladder first shared space with Protection Hose Company on Waller Ave., and then was located with Ossining Steamer. Today its address is 21 State St. at Fire Department headquarters.