Our History
Est. 1907
Early Days: From Necessity to Action (1906–1920s)
In the early 1900s, the unincorporated Town of Mamaroneck had no fire protection of its own. Residents relied on the Larchmont Village Fire Department, but delays in response times pushed the community to act. After the Gallagher House on Edgewood Road burned down in 1906, locals formed the Hommocks Fire Company (April 1906), followed by Weaver Street Fire Company #1 (September 1907). Volunteers operated from a small shack with a hose reel and a tree-hung locomotive rim used as an alarm. Fire calls were sounded by Mrs. Burton, who would strike the rim with an iron bar. In 1909, the company moved to a larger two-story facility on Edgewood Avenue, just behind the current firehouse.
​Building the Foundation (1920s–1930s)
In 1923, a new firehouse designed by the firm of John Russell Pope opened at Weaver Street and Edgewood Avenue. It housed both the Fire and Police Departments and cost around $70,000. After WWI, the area grew rapidly. Membership expanded, new equipment was added, and TMFD’s role increased. Fire District #2 also briefly operated in Dillon Park before its coverage was absorbed by Weaver Street Firehouse. In 1933, the department was officially renamed the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department. Three years later, it was incorporated by the State of New York. By 1939, Fire District #1 was established, covering the unincorporated area of the Town.
TMFD: A Family of Service
Generations of local families have dedicated themselves to TMFD, some for over a century. Notable families include the Acocellas, Berggrens, Francellas, Mirabellas, Tortorellas, and many more.
Two members, Harry Dudley (WWI) and Edward V. Berggren (WWII) gave their lives in military service.
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Modernization & Growth (1990s–2000s)
In 1994, the original firehouse underwent major renovations to meet modern needs. During construction, operations moved to a temporary location on Fifth Avenue. The updated facility reopened in 1996. TMFD responded to major events in the 2000s from structure fires and medical calls to the historic April 2007 Nor’easter and the department’s first-ever ice rescue in 2009. Federal grants funded key upgrades, including advanced SCBA equipment.
​​​​​TMFD Today
We proudly operate with:
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70+ volunteer firefighters
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14 career firefighters
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A thriving Junior Firefighter Program
Our fleet includes:
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1 Aerial Ladder Truck
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3 Engines
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2 Rescue Units
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3 Command Vehicles
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1 Inflatable Rescue Boat
Members train year-round in:
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Firefighting
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Vehicle extrication
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Hazardous materials response
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Water & ice rescue
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Confined space operations
We respond to a wide range of calls: fires, EMS, car accidents, gas leaks, power lines, and public assistance requests.
Our Commitment
For over 100 years, we’ve remained a family of firefighters committed to protecting our community with pride, skill, and heart. The future is bright, and our mission continues.