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New Canaan Firefighters March In Mount Kisco Parade

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Firefighters from Mount Kisco and beyond gathered in downtown on Friday evening for the fire department's annual parade.

Former Mount Kisco Fire Chief Mario Muccioli marches in the fire department's annual parade as grand marshal.

Former Mount Kisco Fire Chief Mario Muccioli marches in the fire department's annual parade as grand marshal.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Mount Kisco firefighters march in their annual parade.

Mount Kisco firefighters march in their annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Mount Kisco firefighters march in their annual parade.

Mount Kisco firefighters march in their annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Mount Kisco firefighters march in the annual parade.

Mount Kisco firefighters march in the annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Members of the Mount Kisco Ancient Fife & Drum Corps march in the fire department's parade.

Members of the Mount Kisco Ancient Fife & Drum Corps march in the fire department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Members of the Mount Kisco Ancient Fife & Drum Corps march in the fire department's parade.

Members of the Mount Kisco Ancient Fife & Drum Corps march in the fire department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Members of Mount Kisco's village board of trustees march in the fire department's parade.

Members of Mount Kisco's village board of trustees march in the fire department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Several of the Mount Kisco Fire Department's "Old Timers" ride in a car for the parade.

Several of the Mount Kisco Fire Department's "Old Timers" ride in a car for the parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Several of the Mount Kisco Fire Department's "Old Timers" ride in a car for the parade.

Several of the Mount Kisco Fire Department's "Old Timers" ride in a car for the parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
A Mount Kisco firetruck is driven in the fire department's parade. The truck is for the Union Hook & Ladder Company, which is one of four companies that operates within the department.

A Mount Kisco firetruck is driven in the fire department's parade. The truck is for the Union Hook & Ladder Company, which is one of four companies that operates within the department.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
A Mount Kisco firetruck is driven in the fire department's annual parade. The truck belongs to the Mutual Engine & Hose Company, which is one of four companies within the department.

A Mount Kisco firetruck is driven in the fire department's annual parade. The truck belongs to the Mutual Engine & Hose Company, which is one of four companies within the department.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
A Mount Kisco firetruck is driven in the fire department's annual parade. The truck is for the Independent Fire Company, which is one of four companies that operates as part of the department.

A Mount Kisco firetruck is driven in the fire department's annual parade. The truck is for the Independent Fire Company, which is one of four companies that operates as part of the department.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
A Mount Kisco firetruck is driven in the fire department's annual parade. The truck is for the Rescue Fire Police, which is one of four fire companies that makes up the department.

A Mount Kisco firetruck is driven in the fire department's annual parade. The truck is for the Rescue Fire Police, which is one of four fire companies that makes up the department.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
An antique firefighting vehicle is moved through the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

An antique firefighting vehicle is moved through the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Members of the Mount Kisco Volunteer Ambulance Corps march in the fire department's parade.

Members of the Mount Kisco Volunteer Ambulance Corps march in the fire department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Millwood firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Millwood firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
An antique Millwood firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

An antique Millwood firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
A marching band takes part in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

A marching band takes part in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
A marching band takes part in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

A marching band takes part in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Chappaqua firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Chappaqua firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Former Chappaqua Fire Chief Russell Maitland drives an antique firetruck in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Former Chappaqua Fire Chief Russell Maitland drives an antique firetruck in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
An antique Chappaqua firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

An antique Chappaqua firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
A marching band participates in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

A marching band participates in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Katonah firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Katonah firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
An antique Katonah firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

An antique Katonah firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Bedford Hills firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Bedford Hills firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
An antique Bedford Hills firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

An antique Bedford Hills firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
A Texas state flag is flown from a Bedford Hills firetruck. Bedford Hills firefighters paid tribute to slain Dallas police who were killed in a shooting.

A Texas state flag is flown from a Bedford Hills firetruck. Bedford Hills firefighters paid tribute to slain Dallas police who were killed in a shooting.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Armonk firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Armonk firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
An old Armonk firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

An old Armonk firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Pleasantville firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Pleasantville firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Firefighters from Westerly, R.I. march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade. The Westerly firefighters brought along a pair of antique trucks.

Firefighters from Westerly, R.I. march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade. The Westerly firefighters brought along a pair of antique trucks.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
An antique firetruck from Westerly, R.I. is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

An antique firetruck from Westerly, R.I. is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
An antique firetruck from Westerly, R.I. is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

An antique firetruck from Westerly, R.I. is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Pound Ridge firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Pound Ridge firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Mill Plain (Danbury) firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Mill Plain (Danbury) firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Onlookers at the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Onlookers at the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Onlookers at the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Onlookers at the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Ossining firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Ossining firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Greenwich firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Greenwich firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
A boy waves his hand out of a Cos Cob (Greenwich) firetruck.

A boy waves his hand out of a Cos Cob (Greenwich) firetruck.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Thornwood firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Thornwood firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
An antique Thornwood firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

An antique Thornwood firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
New Canaan firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

New Canaan firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
A marching band participates in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

A marching band participates in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Bedford firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Bedford firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
An antique Bedford firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

An antique Bedford firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
An antique Bedford firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

An antique Bedford firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Valhalla firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Valhalla firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
An antique Valhalla firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

An antique Valhalla firetruck is driven in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Harrison firefighters, with kids by their sides, march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Harrison firefighters, with kids by their sides, march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie
Mamaroneck firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Mamaroneck firefighters march in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's annual parade.

Photo Credit: Tom Auchterlonie

Mount Kisco firefighters were joined by their colleagues at the Mount Kisco Volunteer Volunteer Ambulance Corps, members of the Village Board of Trustees and Westchester County Police. Former Fire Chief Mario Muccioli served as the parade's grand marshal.

Scores of fire departments from around the region were represented in the parade.

Close neighboring fire departments included Chappaqua, Millwood, Bedford Hills, Katonah, Bedford, Pound Ridge and Armonk. 

Firefighters arriving from further out in Westchester County included Ossining, Pleasantville, Thornwood, Valhalla, Harrison and Mamaroneck. 

Greenwich, New Canaan and Mill Plain (Danbury) firefighters came from Connecticut. The farthest-traveling fire department, however, was from Westerly, R.I., which arrived with a pair of antique trucks.

A slew of marching bands also participated.

The parade came roughly a day after a shooting in Dallas claimed the lives of multiple police. Bedford Hills firefighters paid tribute to the fallen firefighters by crossing out truck numbers with blue lines and displaying a Texas state flag on the back of a ladder vehicle.

The parade went north on Route 117 before turning west on Route 133. it then headed onto South Moger Avenue before turning east to Green Street, where it concluded.

Photos of the parade are attached to this article.

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