Westchester County Department of Emergency Services
The Department of Emergency Services consists of four divisions: Fire Services, Communications (60 Control), Emergency Management (OEM), and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Practice Extreme Caution when Driving
Reduce speed, allow for additional travel time, expect reduced visibility, and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles
Avoid Icy Surfaces & Take Care suring Clean Up
Salt walkways. Icy surfaces can cause serious inuries. Sleet is denser than snow and can lead to overexertion when shoveling
Winterize Your Vehicle
Practice regular checks on tires, headlights, and other safety components. Maintain a stocked emergency kit.
The Fire Services Division is comprised of four units: fire training, fire inspection, special operations, and fire prevention and protection. The division administers, coordinates, and maintains the fire training program that is available to Westchester County’s 58 fire departments.
The Emergency Communications Center commonly referred to as "60 Control" provides primary dispatch services for 52 fire departments and 32 EMS agencies in Westchester. The center is staffed 24 hours, seven days a week to handle fire and EMS mutual-aid requests going in and out of the county.
The Westchester County Emergency Management (WCEM) works with local, state, and federal governments to prepare Westchester for disasters. During a major emergency, OEM may activate the county's Emergency Operations Center, a state-of-the-art facility where the county, local municipalities, hospitals, and utilities work together to keep the County safe.
The EMS division collaborates with local, regional, and state agencies to enhance the effectiveness of the county’s Emergency Medical Services System, by providing emergency preparedness training, mutual aid coordination, and incident management assistance during large-scale events.
The Department of Emergency Services, headed by Commissioner Susan Spear, plays a critical role in keeping Westchester safe.