Fire Department
Harrison is protected by two all-volunteer and one combination fire districts. The Harrison Fire Department being the combination department, the West Harrison Fire Department, and the Purchase Fire Department being all volunteer. The total fire apparatus amount in the town/village is; three trucks, ten engines, three rescues, and many other special units. The City of Rye Fire Department also protects a part of Harrison between Interstate 287 and Westchester County Club. The RFD is also a combination department. Altogether, there are 4 fire department that protect Harrison.
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