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Douglas McMath

Update: New Fire Chief Takes Helm Of Department In Westchester Update: New Fire Chief Takes Helm Of Department In Westchester
Update: New Fire Chief Takes Helm Of Department In Westchester A new fire chief is now leading a Westchester department following the retirement of his predecessor.  Temporary White Plains Fire Chief Claudio Petriccione was sworn in during a ceremony held on Thursday, April 4, White Plains Public Safety announced on Friday, April 5.  Petriccione's appointment to the position follows the retirement of his predecessor, Douglas McMath, who retired earlier in April after two and a half years as Chief.  Earlier Report - White Plains FD Chief Douglas McMath Retires After 3 Decades Petriccione has been with the department …
Fire Chief Retires After Over 30 Years Of Serving City In Westchester: 'Made Great Strides' Fire Chief Retires After Over 30 Years Of Serving City In Westchester: 'Made Great Strides'
Fire Chief Retires After Over 30 Years Of Serving City In Westchester: 'Made Great Strides' After over three decades serving his community, a Westchester fire chief is celebrating his retirement.  New, updated report - New White Plains Fire Chief Claudio Petriccione Sworn In White Plains Fire Department Chief Douglas McMath has retired from his position after two and a half years, the department announced on Tuesday, April 2. McMath's retirement marks the end of 31 years spend serving White Plains, according to fire officials. In a post on social media, the department said McMath "made great strides for this department by standing up for us when necessary, an…
Resident Jumps From Third-Story Window After House Fire Breaks Out In Westchester Resident Jumps From Third-Story Window After House Fire Breaks Out In Westchester
Resident Jumps From Third-Story Window After House Fire Breaks Out In Westchester A large fire that began on the first floor of a Westchester home and quickly raced to the attic caused one resident to jump out of a third-floor window, injuring his ankle. The fire began in White Plains around 8 a.m., Tuesday, July 12, in an old three-story home on Hale Avenue. White Plains Fire Chief Douglas McMath said fire officials arrived within minutes and the house was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. Firefighters at work.White Plains Fire Department "Once we made sure everyone was out we had to fight the large fire from outside because it was not worth endangering f…