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ARCHIVED NEWS - 2007

December 24, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster

Warm Wishes to you and yours during this Holiday Season. I will be visiting friends and family on Christmas Day, so any submissions may be delayed being posted.

December 15, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
Link to School and Organizational Closings CLOSINGS

December 15, 2007 - Submitted by Kevin L. Hendershott - Alabama Fire Chief
There is a new tax credit for volunteer firefighters. Most people have not heard of this. But it is $200 per volunteer. Here is the link for the form. http://www.tax.state.ny.us/pdf/2007/fillin/inc/it245_2007_fill_in.pdf

December 15, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster (Source - 13WHAM)
(Rochester, N.Y.) - The biggest snow storm of the season will hit the area Saturday evening with snowfall intensifying overnight and into Sunday. A Winter Storm Warning for all of Western New York is in effect from 10pm Saturday through 7 am Monday. Snow is moving to the Rochester area from the southwest. Saturday night will see light to moderate snow. In the Southern Tier, sleet could mix in with the snow. 3-6" of snow accumulation by Sunday morning. Sunday will bring heavy snowfall with blustery winds and blowing and drifting conditions over all of New York State. By Monday, the Rochester area could have 1-2 feet of snow, with the heaviest amounts north of the Thruway. Snow showers continue through Monday morning.

November 29, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster  REMINDER
The Genesee County Chiefs meeting will be held on December 20th at Elba Recreation Hall on Rt. 98.

November 29, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
The Alabama Fire Dept. will be holding their annual Christmas Raffle on December 8th from 5 to 10 PM. DETAILS

November 21, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY!!

November 21, 2007 - Source - WHAM Channel 13 News, Rochester
(Bethany, N.Y.) -- For the second time in less than two weeks, there has been a serious collision on the same stretch of road in Genesee County. Emergency crews said a car driven by William Sikes, 43, of Wyoming, pulled in front of a tractor trailer at the intersection of Transit Road and Route 63 in the town of Bethany around 6:22 p.m. Tuesday. Sikes was trapped in the vehicle and workers had to tear the car open to rescue him. He was flown by Mercy Flight to Strong Memorial Hospital where he is in guarded condition. The truck driver, Ronald Dixon, 51, of Batavia, was not injured. This is the second serious crash on Route 63 within two weeks. On November 11, a family of four from Batavia was killed when their car crashed head-on with a tractor trailer.

November 20, 2007 - Submitted by Oakfield Fire Chief Chad Williams
On Saturday 11/17/07 Alabama was dispatched to a multi vehicle accident on 77 and Ledge Road mutual aid was called form Indian Falls, Oakfield and Akron fire departments. One patient was transported to Lockport Hospital for evaluation. PHOTO

November 20, 2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Sunday November 18th the Wyoming Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire on Sherman Avenue in the Village of Wyoming. First arriving Wyoming fire units encountered a working barn fire with exposure problems and requested second and third alarms bringing fire units from Wyoming, Genesee and Livingston County's to the scene. Fire units either at the scene or on standby were: From Wyoming County, Wyoming, Warsaw, Perry, Perry Center, Attica, Castile, Gainesville, Bennington, Silver Springs and Wyoming Correctional. From Genesee County, Pavilion, Bethany, Alexander, Stafford and LeRoy. From Livingston County, York, Leicester, Caledonia and East Avon PHOTOS

November 11, 2007 - Submitted by Gail Smith - BVFD
Bethany Vol. Fire Department - All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast with Santa (bring the kids) Sunday December 9th - 8am til noon.

November 11, 2007 - Source - 13WHAM NEWS  UPDATED
Bethany, N.Y. - Officials are investigating a fatal head-on crash near Bethany, Genesee County. 13WHAM

November 04, 2007 - Source - 13WHAM NEWS
LeRoy, N.Y. - A LeRoy man was arrested after he hit a firefighter with his car.

51 year-old William Atherton was arrested after he went through 2 roadblocks diverting traffic from an accident scene that Atherton's mother, Rita, was involved in. Rita Atherton had struck a pedestrian on West Main Street in the Village of LeRoy. After he told officers he was going through the second roadblock against their orders, William Atherton struck the firefighter. The firefighter reportedly experienced hip and shoulder injuries, and was taken to Strong Hospital. His injuries were believed to be non life-threatening. William Atherton was taken to the Genesee County Jail and held on $15,000 bail. Rita Atherton was issued a ticket for failure to yield the right of way.

November 02, 2007 - Submitted by Garrett Dean
On November 2nd the Bergen Fire Department was dispatched for one engine to Fill –in at the Churchville Fire Department. Before going enroute, Engine 26 was move up to the scene. Along with help from Bergen, Chili, and Spencerport fire departments, Churchville did an excellent stop and kept the fire to the garage with smoke damage to the rest of the house.

October 31, 2007 - Submitted by Sean Downing
On Monday October 21st at approximately 13:30 hours, the Oakfield Fire department was dispatched to an MVA on 262 and the Fisher Road with possible fire. First to arrive on Scene was Town Highway supervisor and Firefighter Alan Dennis who quickly knocked down a fire in the one vehicle, then with the help of a truck driver and another unnamed bystander pulled victim from the car before it was completely engulfed in flames. Once patent was taken to Strong hospital via Mercy flight and the other was taken to UMMC in Batavia. Thanks to the City for providing the ALS support and Elba for rescue 19 to assist in lighting. PHOTOS

October 30, 2007 - Submitted by Sean Downing
On Saturday October 26th at 19:37 hrs the Oakfield Fire Department was dispatched to bundles of cardboard on fire next to a structure at the US Gypsum paper mill on Duck Pond Road.

First arriving units determined there was no immediate danger to the nearby structures, one engine and tanker from Alabama was requested to the scene, and a standby from Elba. Once the fire was knocked down the bundles were loaded into dump trucks an hauled across the street to an open area on US Gypsum property to let them burn themselves out. We would also like to that the Oakfield Town Highway supervisor for his assistance. PHOTOS

October 27, 2007 - Submitted by Garrett Dean
On Thursday Oct. 25th at 5:35pm the Bergen fire department was dispatched to a report of a MVA (Deer vs. car) on Rt. 490 east bound east of the Bergen Exit possibly on fire. 302 got on location and reported a fully involved car fire. Engine 27, Rescue 28, and Tanker 29 responded and quickly put out the fire.

October 22, 2007 - Submitted by Anonymous
Check out this 7 minute video that was sent to me of an individual that creates paintings an unusual way. I normally don't pass stuff on but found this interesting. Feel free to pass this link on to others. LINK

October 19, 2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Thursday October 11th, the Pavilion Fire Department was  dispatched to a reported garage fire at 572 Route 246 in the Town of Covington. First arriving fire unite encountered a fully involved garage with rapidly deteriorating conditions to the exterior of the adjacent house. Pavilion 802 requested a second alarm bringing fire units from Genesee, Wyoming and Livingston Counties to the scene. PHOTOS

October 16, 2007 - Submitted by HPFD Commissioner John Lemcke
The Hilton Parma Fire District is accepting bids for their Brush/Grass Fire Truck. DETAILS

October 15, 2007 -  Student requesting help
My name is Vanessa and I am an RIT film student.  I am looking to shoot a small house or shack on fire for a film, and, instead of adding 3D effects, I am trying to film the real thing. The safest way to do this, I figure, would be to film a controlled burn. If you know of any that might be taking place before December, would you let me know? Or, if you knew of a better way for me to get the word out, any assistance would be appreciated.
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October 15, 2007 - Submitted by Darien Fire Dept.
Darien Fire Department Chinese Auction on October 21st - Doors open at 11:30 and drawing at 1:30. Lots of baskets. Lunch will be available. Extra tickets will also be available for purchase.

October 04, 2007 - Submitted by Joshua Pfendler
LeRoy FD kicked off fire prevention week at the Wolcott Street School. The kids liked getting to see one of their brave teachers suited up in what one child called "fully armored" gear. Several other activities are planned for the next weeks. An Open House will be held on Tuesday Oct. 9th. PHOTOS

October 04, 2007 - Submitted by Joshua Pfendler
Here are some photos from Bergen's Fire Prevention detail at Bergen School. Bergen, Byron, South Byron, LeRoy, and State Fire took part in the program. PHOTOS

October 01, 2007 - Submitted by WebMaster
More Blue lights for sale. DETAILS

September 28, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
FASNY, the FASNY EMS Committee, The Center for Development of Human Studies And the NYS Office of Children and Family Services Presents “Mandated Reporter: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment” DETAILS

September 19, 2007 - Submitted by Billy Boyd - WebMaster for Livingston Area Fireline Network  UPDATED
The Avon Fire Department is hosting its first Cash and Gun Raffle on October 6th, 2007 from 1 to 5. Doors open at Noon. Tickets area available from any Avon Firefighter. Tickets will also be available at the NYS DEC National Hunting and Fishing Days September 22nd and 23rd. The proceeds from the raffle will be used towards to the purchase of Class A uniforms for our members. DETAILS

September 16, 2007 - Submitted by WebMaster
Darien, N.Y. - A Batavia woman died early this morning after her car collided with a Genesee County Sheriff's Deputy.  Police say 59 year-old Deborah Vasi was delivering newspapers on Sumner Road in the town of Darien around 2:30am, when a police cruiser driven by Sheriff's Deputy Jason Saile crashed head-on into her car. Deputy Saile was responding to an emergency 9-1-1 call with the emergency lights operating. He tried to swerve and miss Vasi's car, but couldn't avoid the collision. The Genesee County Sheriff's Department has turned the investigation over to the New York State Police.

September 11, 2007 - Submitted by Captain Thomas Wood
On Sept 11th at approximately 1600hrs the LeRoy Fire responded to a MVA with a vehicle flipped into the Oatka Creek. LeRoy Fire responded with one engine company, one rescue and one chief. Fortunately the Creek bed was dry and no injures occurred, both occupants were checked out by LVA.

September 11, 2007 - Submitted by Darien Fire
The Darien Fire Company will be holding a TOOL RAFFLE October 6th at 7:00 PM DETAILS

September 11, 2007 - Submitted by Randy McIntire   UPDATED
At 12:54 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, the Town of Batavia Fire Department was summoned to an automatic alarm of fire at College Village, 8170 Batavia - Stafford Townline Road, (reported in building "G"). While enroute, dispatch notified units of a report of a fire within the apartment. A second alarm was requested but was then held by Deputy Chief Robert Hunt (252). Within a minute, Deputy Chief Hunt confirmed a small fire in one of the building F apartments and requested that the assignment be held to all responding TBFD units. Interior ops was handled by Captain Dan Coffey (255), who, along with his crew, extinguished the fire with an ABC extinguisher. Damage was held to the stove top, adjacent refrigerator, range hood exhaust fan and minimal smoke damage to the apartment. PHOTOS

September 10, 2007 - Submitted by Joshua Pfendler
Extrication was needed to free a driver from an accident on South Street in front of LeRoy Jr./Sr. High School. 1 Engine and 1 Rescue responded with 701 and 702. Several other injuries required additional help from Caledonia FD Ambulance, City Of Batavia paramedics, and LeRoy Vol. Ambulance. Genesee County Sheriff’s and State Police are investigating the crash. PHOTO

September 10, 2007 - Submitted by Joshua Pfendler
8/30/07 - Bergen FD Explorers visited the LeRoy Fire Station. They wanted to take a look at Ladder 65 and get an idea of what the truck can do. It was a good chance for them to see where tools are located and where they can help with the truck. They had some great questions and were interested in how the truck operates. PHOTO

September 10, 2007 - Submitted by Joshua Pfendler
On August 27th, the LeRoy Fire Department placed into service the new Engine 63. This apparatus will play a key role in the response of the fire department to all areas of the district. Engine 63 will be the first responding unit to all fires and motor vehicle accidents. All mutual aid requests for an engine will get this unit along with rescue 66 for support. 63 will also respond to all standby calls.

The truck has a 500+ horsepower Caterpillar engine. The power is used to drive the 2000 gallons per minute pump and put the 1800 gallons of water in the tank into motion. It has a telescoping light tower that is powered by an onboard 15K generator. The generator also helps power a full set of “Jaws of Life” extrication equipment.

Many hours of planning, inspecting, outfitting and driver training went in to getting this Engine in service. The entire process took almost a year to complete. Thanks to all those who made extra efforts to get this valuable truck in service.
More details and photos are available on our website www.leroyfiredist.com DETAILS

September 06, 2007 - Submitted by Chad Hilchey
Saturday August ,18 at 3:30pm Oakfield Fire Department was dispatched to an MVA on Maltby Road with unknown injuries on arrival 755 called in that all victims were ambulatory. One patient was transported to UMMC with non life threatening injuries. PHOTO

August 30, 2007 - Submitted by Sean Downing
On Tuesday Aug 28th at 22:30 hours the Oakfield Fire department was dispatched to an MVA on Lewiston Road between Fisher and the Town Line. While enroute to the scene, dispatch informed responding units that the vehicle was in a pool. The home owner jumped in the pool and pulled one of the victims out of the vehicle to safety. Both patients were taken to UUMC for evaluation. The City was called in for mutual aid to transport one of the patients. PHOTOS

August 30, 2007 - Submitted by Garrett Dean and Thomas Wood
On August 29th, 2007 the Bergen Fire Department was dispatched to 7311 W. Bergen Rd. north of Rt. 63 for a one car MVA with injuries. The first Genesee County Sheriff reported one car into a tree and told BFD to expedite. One female was pulled from the car and transported by Mercy Flight. LeRoy Fire Dept. also responded with one rescue company mutual aid to the Bergen Fire District. PHOTOS Added note, the victim has died from her injuries. STORY

August 29, 2007 - Submitted by Captain Thomas Wood
On August 26 2007 approximately 7:00pm the LeRoy Fire Department responded to assist the LeRoy Police with a suspicious packaged on a US Mail Box in downtown LeRoy. The package appeared to be a homemade explosives device. LeRoy respond with 2 engines, one ladder company, one rescue and brush truck. The area was evacuated and three business were shut down. Reverse 911 was utilized to assist with notification to the village residents. The following Mutual Aid companies provide one engine from their Departments - Bergen, Stafford, Pavilion and Caledonia (standby in our hall). Bergen also provided one ambulance. Genesee County Emergency Management Office assisted with coordinators and one command vehicle. State Police Bomb techs were called in to remove the device. After approximately 2½ hours, the device was determined to be a fake. This incident is still under police investigation.

August 26, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures from the Tri County Chiefs Equipment Show. PHOTOS

August 21, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
The Bergen FD is hosting their first annual Waterball Tournament. DETAILS

August 21, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
I have consolidated ALL State, County, Fire, EMS and NIMS TRAINING into one page. Reason for this is to make it a one stop shopping for you and easier for me to maintain.

August 20, 2007 - Submitted by Josh Pfendler
On August 16th, A contractor starting his day reported a fire inside a home under construction on Quinlan Road. First arriving units reported a working fire. Engine 62 and Ladder 65 crews searched the structure and found a small fire contained in middle of the first floor. The structure had extensive smoke damage. The fire was determined to have started through spontaneous combustion of chemicals on rags used for staining. Fire Chiefs 701, 703 were in command. Rescue 66 responded for support along with LeRoy Vol. Ambulance for EMS. Fire police assisted with traffic control at the scene. Bergen Fire Dept. sent one engine to stand-by in the LeRoy Fire Station. PHOTOS

August 20, 2007 - Submitted by Josh Pfendler
On August 16th, An evening kitchen fire at 55 Church Street was under control when units arrived. Firefighter responded with Engine 62, Ladder 65 and Rescue 66. Several kittens were rescued from heavy smoke and returned to their waiting owner. The fire was caused when a flare up from grease under one of the burners occurred. Minor damage to the kitchen and some appliances was reported. Asst. Chief 702 was in command. PHOTOS

August 19, 2007 - Submitted by GCEMO
 REMINDER:  The FF-1 Class starts on August 27th at Genesee County Training Grounds.
Also, Genesee County offering Amtrak Passenger Train Emergency Response Procedures on October 6TH. DETAILS

August 19, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
The Genesee County Vol. Firemen's Association will meet on September 5th at 7:30 PM.

August 18, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
Here is the information on the Tri County Chief's Show on August 25th. Public is welcome to attend. LINK

August 18, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
I have added another sponsor to the MAIN PAGE. They are from Emergency Responder Reply System. HOME

August 16, 2007 - Submitted by TBFD
At 06:47 hrs. on Sunday Aug. 12, the Town of Batavia Fire Dept. was dispatched to a building fire at 3924 West Main Road "Small Town Auto". While enroute crews could see the smoke header from a mile away and arrived to find heavy fire in the rear of the building. Crews laid a 5" supply line from a near by hydrant and deployed 2½'' and 1¾" lines to contain the fire to the rear of the building. While this was being done, heavy black smoke was coming from the roof vents and eves near the front of the building, holes were cut in the roof and ceilings were pulled to check for extension. Major damage was contained to the main fire area and smoke damage through out the building. A special thanks to the automatic aid companies and the fill-in crews. A fine job was done by all. PHOTOS

August 13, 2007 - Submitted by Josh Pfendler
LeRoy Fire Department responded August 11th to a Mutual Aid request from Pavilion FD around 8 p.m. to help with a serious Motor Vehicle Accident on Route. 63. One victim was fatality injured. Mercy Flight airlifted another critically injured patient from the scene. Also assisting Pavilion was City of Batavia Paramedics and Bethany FD on standby at the scene. PHOTOS

August 12, 2007 - Submitted by Eric Wies - Bergen FD
City of Batavia Fire hosting EMT-B class starting on Sept. 6th.
(EMTB is original Class, EMTBR is Refresher)
EMTB Handbill   EMTB Schedule   EMTBR Handbill   EMTBR Schedule

August 12, 2007 - Submitted by Eric Wies - Bergen FD
Bergen FD will be hosting a Class titled "CSI - Crash Scene Investigation - Lessons Learned" on Thursday October 4th at their Firehouse located at 10 Hunter Street. DETAILS

August 12, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
AEMT-I Class has been posted on the EMS Training page. It will start on Sept. 12th at the Training Center LINK
Fire Fighter 1 Class being offered at the Training Center starting 8/27/07. LINK

August 5, 2007 - Submitted by Lloyd Hogle - LVA D.O.
LeRoy Volunteer Ambulance is sponsoring an original and refresher EMT class beginning September 5th. The class will be held Monday and Wednesday evenings from 18:00 - 22:00 hrs and will include a few double session Saturdays, to be in compliance with the States hours requirements, to enable finishing the class this year.
Please contact LVA base at 768-8612 or 768-2200 to enroll.

August 2, 2007 - Submitted by Josh Pfendler
LeRoy Fire Dept. responded to an MVA on York Road, Tuesday 7/31. LVA was also dispatched to the No injury accident. Genesee County Sheriffs' are investigating. PHOTOS

July 31, 2007 - Submitted by Josh Pfendler
Minor injury MVA reported around 2:45 p.m. One Engine company and the Chief responded along with LVA and LPD. Prior to the MVA, Engine 62 was requested to fill in at the Bergen Fire Hall. Bergen went Mutual aid to the village of Churchville for an apartment fire at 4 main street. PHOTOS

July 29, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures from Western Convention & Parade in Churchville PHOTOS

July 24, 2007 - Submitted by Josh Pfendler
The new LeRoy Engine 63 arrived as planned 7/19. Thanks for efforts of all those who went on the trip to inspect & bring her home. 63 is scheduled to have the finishing touches done in Churchville and will be in service soon.

We plan to have more photos and details about her soon. PHOTOS

July 23, 2007 - Submitted by Thomas Wood
On July 22, 2007 at approximately 3:00am the LeRoy Fire Dept. responded to an motorcycle MVA with serious injury on South Street Road just south of the village line. LeRoy Fire responded with one Engine Company, one Rescue and one Brush Truck for traffic control. One of the two victims was transported by Mercy Flight Batavia the other was transport by ground by City of Batavia Ambulance. PHOTOS

July 23, 2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Friday July 20th. The Pavilion Fire Department along with the City of Batavia Ambulance were dispatched to a reported MVA on Route 63 at Hanson Concrete Company in the Town of Pavilion. First units on the scene encountered a Dump truck into the Hanson office building and a Tractor Trailer blocking the west bound lane. PHOTOS

July 22, 2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Monday July 16th, The Pavilion Fire Department conducted a controlled burn at 10854 South Street Rd in the Town of Pavilion. A small barn was the object of the evenings training session. Hand lines and master streams were deployed around to protect a house and barn that were in close proximity to the fire building. Departments assisting Pavilion were Bethany, Stafford and York. PHOTOS

July 22, 2007 - Submitted by Scott Kibler
On July 21, 2007 at approximately 1:00 pm the Stafford Fire Dept. was dispatched to a tractor trailer rollover on Batavia town line Rd. They responded with Engine 94, Brush 93 and Fire Police to block north and south bound traffic at Rt. 5 and Rt. 63. Traffic was shut down for several hours as crews worked to get the truck back on its wheels. There were no injuries to the driver. Although there was a punctured fuel tank and oil leaking, spillage on the ground was kept to a minimum due to the actions of the responding units to contain and control the leaks very quickly. GM-1 also assisted at the scene. PHOTOS

July 19, 2007 - Submitted by Chief Dibble
On July 8,2007 the Town of Batavia Fire Dept. volunteers began some live fire training on the old Heveron's motel building on West Main Road. On the Monday before the live fire training, the TBFD used a portion of the building for ventilation practice and forcible entry. Here are a few photo's and short video of the day's events. PHOTOS

July 15, 2007 - Submitted by Garrett Dean
The Bergen Fire department held its first Explorer Weekend and by the sounds of it we will have another one next year. Explorers from Churchville, Rush, Lima, and Fairport joined the Bergen Explorers for some fun and training. All of them worked very hard and did very well in the competitions and at the training. All of the fire departments should be proud. PHOTOS forthcoming.

July 06, 2007 - Submitted by Thomas Hetherington - Churchville Fire Chief
The Churchville will be hosting the Western New York Fire Convention July 25 thru 28. The parade will be on July 27, line up at 18:00, starts 19:00 sharp. All interested parties that have not received an invite in the mail please email Jim Kurycki at . The rest of the events are posted on Churchville's web site at this link http://churchvillefire.net/WNYVFA_Convention_2007.html

July 05, 2007 - Submitted by Thomas Wood
On July 4 at approximately 12:30pm the LeRoy Fire Dept. responded to it's third MVA in two days. LeRoy responded with one engine company, one rescue and one brush truck to Griswold Road. It was a one vehicle off the road and one person injured. LVA transported victim. PHOTOS

July 04, 2007 - Submitted by Josh Pfendler
The LeRoy Fire Department has improved it's website, www.leroyfiredist.com. We have added updates that include current news, photo gallery, kid's safety area, and detailed looks at all our fire trucks.

We have a bunch of great information online. Details on our membership, call summary and department
history. You will find inks to our friends and neighbors along with other info.

July 04, 2007 - Submitted by Sean Downing  UPDATED
On Friday June 29th the Oakfield fire department responded to the report of a structure fire on Batavia Oakfield Townline Road. While in route smoke could be seen from the Village line and a second alarm was called, additional apparatus from Town of Batavia, City of Batavia, Elba and Alabama were called to the scene, the fire was quickly extinguished with minimal damage to the home. PHOTOS

July 04, 2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Monday July 2nd. the Bethany Fire Department was dispatched to a reported Hay Wagon - Field Fire on East Rd in the Town of Bethany. First arriving units encountered a Fully involved Wagon in the field
with extension up the driveway and onto the road. Individuals with buckets were trying to control the fire that was rapidly approaching the large barn adjacent to the driveway. Departments assisting Bethany were Pavilion, Alexander, Stafford and Wyoming. PHOTOS

July 04, 2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Sunday July 1st. Perry and Perry Center Fire Departments along  with Perry EMS were dispatched at 11:37 am to a reported house fire at 6749 Oatka Rd in the Town of Perry. First arriving fire units encountered a house that was well involved. A second alarm was requested sending Castile, Warsaw, Silver Springs, and Wyoming to the scene and Leicester, Pavilion, Genesee Falls and Bethany on standby. A water supply was established by a tanker shuttle from a near by pond. An aggressive attack was mounted but unfortunately the house suffered extensive damage. PHOTOS

July 04, 2007 - Submitted by Thomas Wood
Approximately 7:00pm on July 3rd, LeRoy Fire Dept responded into the Pavilion Fire District at the request of 801 to a MVA on Route 63. There were no injuries but extensive damage to the vehicle. LeRoy responded with two Chief's, one engine company and a rescue. PHOTOS

June 30, 2007 - Submitted by Scott Kibler
On Friday June 29, 2007 at 3:21 pm the Stafford Fire Dept. was dispatched to 6370 East Bethany-Leroy Rd. for a truck vs motorcycle MVA. PHOTOS

June 29, 2007 - Submitted by Fred Piano (COVA)  UPDATED
Central Orleans Vol. Ambulance (COVA) is seeking candidates for Part Time EMS Administrator. DETAILS

June 27, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
 The Hamlin Fire Department (Monroe County) will be hosting a Train the Trainer class on Accident Scene Safety on September 21st, 22nd and 23rd  2007.  DETAILS 1  DETAILS 2

June 27, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures of Rochester's 4 alarm fire this afternoon on Hollenbeck Street. This was just two blocks away from my work. PHOTOS

June 26, 2007 - Submitted by GM-1
Responders and Emergency Services Conference & Ultimate Rescue (R.E.S.C.U.E.) at Hamburg Fairgrounds September 20 thru 22, 2007. DETAILS

June 23, 2007 - Submitted by
The Red Knights will have their 2nd annual 4 Alarm Dice Run on August 25th, 2007 to benefit the Crossroads House. DETAILS

June 23, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
On June 23rd, the Brockport Fire Department conducted a high rise drill. Several neighboring Monroe County agencies assisted including Albion and Bergen from neighboring counties. PHOTOS

June 21, 2007 - Submitted by Sean Downing
June 15 2007, On Friday evening the Oakfield fire department was dispatched to an 2 car MVA at Judge Road and McCumber in the town. One patient was taken to ECMC by Oakfield ambulance with Medic 3 as the ALS provider, the town of Alabama fire department also assisted at the scene. Thanks to everyone that responded. PHOTOS

June 21, 2007 - Submitted by Sean Downing
On Thursday evening June 21 2007, the Oakfield fire department was called to gas leak at 61 South Main Street in the village when a construction worker hit a 2 inch gas line while excavating. Three home had to be evacuated, and the Town of Batavia called in on stand by. National fuel quickly arrived on scene to make the necessary repairs. PHOTOS

June 21, 2007 - Submitted by Scott Kibler
On Thursday, June 21, 2007 Stafford fire dept. was dispatched to 6303 Rt. 5 for a single car MVA Roll over. One passenger with minor injuries was cared for and taken by Medic 1. PHOTOS

June 21, 2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Monday June 18th. the Pavilion Fire Department conducted a controlled burn at 10588 South Street Rd in the Town of Pavilion. The barn had been pushed into a pile away from overhead power lines. Hand lines were deployed around the fire as a tanker shuttle was being set up. Departments assisting Pavilion were Bethany, York, Perry and Wyoming. PHOTOS

June 19, 2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Monday June 18th. The City of Batavia Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke coming from a second floor apartment at 34 Cedar St. in The City of Batavia. City PD was the first to arrive and confirmed the report of smoke showing. After making entry to the  apartment it was determined that food on the stove was the cause of the smoke. PHOTOS

June 19, 2007 - Submitted by Thomas Wood
On June 18th, 2007 the LeRoy Fire Department responded with two engine companies and one rescue to Route 19 just south of the village line. A six inch high pressured natural gas line had been struck and torn away by a farm tractor. There were no injuries, it was initially thought that residence on Robbins Road and Route 19 may have to be evacuated as precaution. LeRoy's two engines relocated and setup on Robbins Road. Mutual Aid was called one engine from Bergen to the scene and one engine from Stafford to fill in. Bergen Engine was sent to setup on Route 19, crews from LeRoy and Bergen along with the help of GM-9 continuously metered surrounding house until RG&E arrived. Due to the crews continuously checking the area no evacuation was necessary. PHOTOS

June 18, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
Looking for Blue Lights? INFO

June 16, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
I have updated my web software and will be making some changes to this site. I try to ensure that all pages are functional but there may be something I miss. If you happen to notice a problem, let me know. Thanks, Ralf.

June 13, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
The Hamlin Fire Department has Hurst Rescue Tools for sale. LINK

June 11, 2007 - Submitted by Beth Hynes-Fisher
On June 10th at about 5 am Elba Fire Dept. was dispatched to a possible structure fire. The first officer on scene Lt. Steve Hynes-Fisher reported working structure fire and requested a second alarm. The structure was heavily involved upon the arrival of 2 pumpers, 1 tanker and a rescue that Elba responded with. Everyone was out of the building. Chief Brian Russel assumed command the fire was under control in about 30 minutes. Many thanks to mutual aid companies, a job very well done by all. PHOTOS

June 11, 2007 - Submitted by Josh Pfendler (LFD)
The LeRoy Fire Dept. attended a meeting with the Henrietta Fire District Sunday morning. The meeting
was a good chance to look at the Heavy Rescue capabilities of several neighboring departments.

Rescue apparatus on display were LeRoy 66, Scottsville 4618, Henrietta 628, Rush 588, Fishers (Victor) 8, and West Brighton RS-508. PHOTOS

June 10, 2007 - Submitted by Thomas Wood
On June 10, 2007 at approximately 03:30 hrs, the LeRoy Fire Dept responded to the New York State Thruway mile marker 377 for an MVA. LeRoy responded with a Chief (702), 1 Engine Company (62), 1 Rescue (66) and Brush Truck (68), Upon arriving with Medic 48, 1st Assistant Bill Wood, it was determined that this MVA was a one vehicle one person fatal. The Cubic van involved end up down an embankment in thigh deep swamp/marsh land. Crews had to use a chain saw to effectively recover the body and bring up to the roadway. Due to the length of time that the Department was out on the incident the Pavilion Fire Department was placed on standby in their hall. PHOTOS  D&C

Also on this date later in day, LeRoy Fire responded to three more alarms that came in to our dispatch office within minutes of each other.

Wires Down on Quinlin Road
MVA Main Street and Bank Street
Mutual aid to Pavilion with a Rescue and Thermal Camera

June 10, 2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Friday, June 8th, The City of Batavia Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire with smoke and flames showing at 39 Washington Ave. in the City of Batavia. First arriving units encountered a working fire in the maintenance building of the Batavia City Schools. Engine 14 hit the hydrant at the corner of Porter Ave. and Washington Ave. and laid a 500' LDH Supply line down the driveway to feed Engine 12. An aggressive interior attack was able to control the fire in a relatively short time. Additional Platoons were requested to the scene to help with overhaul due to the very warm conditions. The temperature on the fire ground at the time of this fire was in the low 90's. Fire Department Medics were on hand to keep an eye on the firefighter during this operation. Firefighters from The Town of Batavia Fire Department were placed on standby in there quarters for the City. PHOTOS

June 6, 2007 - Submitted by Ralf Kurzowski
Fire Chief dies in crash on way to work. STORY

June 02,  2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Saturday June 2nd, Alexander Fire Department conducted a controlled burn on Stannard Rd in the Town of Alexander. An old partially dismantled house was the object of the days exercise.  Alexander 6 laid a 700' LDH supply line down a driveway to a pond behind a residence across the road from the fire building and proceeded to set up a draft. Attica 5 connected to the supply line at the end of the driveway and supplied Alexander 7. Two master streams were set up on each side of the building. Tankers from Alexander, Bethany and Darien were parked on the road at the ready in the event of a supply line malfunction. PHOTOS

May 31, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
The Genesee County Volunteer Firemen's Association will meet June 6th at 19:30 at the Genesee County Training Center.

May 30, 2007 - Submitted by Capt. Stephen Smelski
On May 30th at 10:30am, East Pembroke monitors were activated for a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Rt. 33 and Wortendyke Rd. in the town of Batavia (East Pembroke Fire District) for a reported bus vs dump truck with injuries. As crews first responded the town of Batavia was requested for a 2nd set of jaws and Alexander along with 2 City ambulances were dispatched, Mercy Flight was on an air stand by. When all was said and done, 3 Mercy Flights from the scene, 2 from the hospital and unknown at this time how many ambulance transports, its believed 10 students at least one teacher and the driver were on the bus at the time of the accident. Corfu fire dept assisted with traffic control along with city of Batavia police (thanks guys), the Town of Batavia Fire Dept assisted with extrication and overall support (big thanks guys) Alexander Ambulance, Oakfield Ambulance, Emergency Management Office, State Police, Genesee County Sheriffs Dept and numerous people in the county assisted thankfully to this MCI. East Pembroke responded with Engine 56, Rescue 57, and brush 60, 601 was command, and the Town Of Batavia responded with Rescue 20 and Engine 21. PHOTOS 13WHAM

May 29, 2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
Here are some photos of Pavilion Fire Departments new Engine 76 PHOTOS

May 29, 2007 - Submitted by Thomas Wood
On May 22, 2007 LeRoy Fire Department was dispatched to Pavilion's Fire District as a mutual response to the area of Black Street and Asbury Road for a structure fire. LeRoy fire initial assignment was one engine and one rescue to the scene while enroute another engine was requested to fill tankers on South Street and Black Street. LeRoy 1st Assistant Chief Bill Wood (702) was first to arrive on scene and reported a fully involved structure and it would be exterior attack only. LeRoy Engine 62 was first apparatus on scene and started initial attack. Pavilion Engine 76 was next to arrive and fed Engine 62. Fire was knocked down relatively quick. PHOTOS

May 29, 2007 - Submitted by Thomas Wood
On May 24th, LeRoy Fire dept. conducted a water flow and driver training drill on Main Street LeRoy, using Ladder 65 off a hydrant. Captain Thomas Carroll (705) and Safety Officer Joe Orlando (710) were in charge. PHOTOS

May 26, 2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Saturday morning, May 26th., The Perry Center Fire Department was alerted to a fire in the fire hall on route 246 in the Town of Perry. First units on the scene confirmed a working fire and the call for help was sent. Fire Departments from Wyoming, Genesee and Livingston County's were dispatched. Firefighters were able to enter the hall and remove all but one of the trucks from the building. The remaining mini pumper was severely damaged by the fire and was unable to be saved. PHOTOS

May 26, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
Perry Center Fire Dept. Firehouse damaged by fire.  13WHAM  RNEWS  D&C

May 24, 2007 - Submitted by Genesee County EMO
General Electric Co. is recalling 2.5 million dishwashers because of a wiring problem that could cause fires.
The recall, government regulators said Wednesday, includes dishwashers sold under the brands Eterna, GE, GE Profile, GE Monogram, Hotpoint, and Sears-Kenmore.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said consumers should stop using the devices immediately and contact the company for a free repair or a rebate towards a new dishwasher.
GE has received nearly 200 complaints of overheating, including 12 fires caused by the washers. The machines' wiring is susceptible to shorting out or overheating, the government said, if liquid rinse solution leak outs of dispensers.
Customers with one of the affected models can receive a $150 rebate to purchase a new GE dishwasher or a $300 rebate towards the purchase of a new GE Profile of GE Monogram dishwasher. For more information contact GE at (877)607-6395 or visit the company's Web site at www.geappliances.com.

May 14, 2007 - Submitted by TBFD 2nd Asst. Chief Randy McIntire
On May 19th, the Town of Batavia Fire Department responded to a reported fire alarm sounding with water flow at the Comfort Inn on Federal Drive. The call was dispatched at 1:48 a.m. 2nd Asst. Chief Randy McIntire was first on scene and reported a large amount of water flowing out the main lobby entrance. Deputy Chief Bob Hunt arrived and assumed command. Upon further investigation, a large amount of water was flowing from all of the openings in the ceiling in the first floor lobby area. All of the buildings electric power had been turned off at the main by a patron of the hotel who identified himself as a sprinkler technician from Michigan. This disconnect was done prior to fire department arrival. The source of the problem was a malfunctioning fitting in the domestic water system above the lobby ceiling. The buildings water was shut-off at the sprinkler riser, the building was evacuated for the night and fire department personnel began initial clean up of the floor. Units were back in service at 3:42 a.m. PHOTOS

May 14, 2007 - Submitted by Stephen Smelski
East Pembroke chicken BBQ this Sunday May 20th $7.50 a dinner, $4.00 for just a half of chicken. 11:30am till sold out.

May 14, 2007 - Submitted by TBFD Chief Paul Dibble  UPDATED 
On Tuesday May 8th @19:12 hrs., the Town of Batavia Fire Dept. (along with automatic aid from the City of Batavia, Bethany and LeRoy) were dispatched to 4820 Ellicott St. Rd. for the reported house fire. Asst. Chief Barrett(253) arrived first and confirmed a working fire. Due to an aggressive interior attack and coordinated ventilation by City of Batavia and Town of Batavia Crews the fire was quickly extinguished. Salvage and overhaul was conducted by crews from Town of Batavia and Leroy which kept smoke and water damage to a minimum. Two minor injuries were reported and treated at the scene. Command was Deputy Chief Hunt (252), Operations was Asst. Chief Barrett (253). Thank you to all the crews both at the scene, fill-in's and Emergency management office. Reports are that the homeowner was removing paint from the back wall of the house near the soffit with a gas torch and started the paint/siding on fire and tried to extinguish the fire with a garden hose. The Town responded with 3 engine's,1 ladder,1 heavy rescue,1 brush truck (traffic control) and 21 volunteers. Units were back in quarters ready for service @ 21:33 hrs. PHOTOS

May 12, 2007 - Submitted by Elba Fire Department
On May 11, 2007 the Elba Fire Department was dispatched to a MVA on Bank Street near Starowitz Road. Rescue 19 and Lt. Steve Hynes-Fisher (Command) arrived to find a serious MVA with multiple injuries. City of Batavia Paramedics were on scene and requested Mercy Flight. Asst. Chief "Rat" Rienhart assumed LZ command. A second Mercy Flight was requested by command along with another ALS rig from the city and a BLS rig from Byron (3rd and 4th ambulance in). Chief Brian Russel arrived and assumed LZ command and landed the second helicopter in the road at Bank and Transit Roads were the first one was landed, loaded, and just taken off when the second ship out of Buffalo arrived. All did a great job special thanks to Genesee County Dispatchers who remained calm and did a great job, also to the surrounding companies who assisted at the scene. Submitted by the Elba Fire Department. PHOTOS

May 11, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
If your department is looking for embroidered goods, we now have an advertiser from Lyndonville on our web that does this. Please check out the ad on the home page.

May 6, 2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Sunday May 6th, the Stafford Fire Department conducted a live fire exercise in an old home at 9770 Roanoke Rd in the Town of  Stafford. Pavilion set up a draft at a dry hydrant on Fox Place St. and Bethany laid a LDH supply line out to Roanoke Rd. Bethany supplied Stafford at the fire building as multiple hand lines were deployed around to protect the exposures. Departments assisting Stafford were Pavilion, Bethany, South Byron on standby in Stafford and York on standby for Pavilion. PHOTOS

May 5, 2007 - Submitted by WebMaster
Here are some photos from the Mercy Flight Benefit at Elba Rec. Hall today. PHOTOS

May 2, 2007 - Submitted by Chief Paul Dibble
On Tuesday May 1st. @ 06:23 hrs., the Town of Batavia Fire Dept. was called to Applebee's Restaurant for the fire alarm. Asst. Chief Paul Barrett (command) arrived within 1 minute to find a smoke condition in the building and requested a pager activation with that update. Engine 21 arrived with a crew of 4 and laid a 5'' supply line from a hydrant to the front of the building, with Ladder 25 right behind them with a crew of 3 went to the rear and the crew assisted the engine crew with forcible entry while the driver set up the truck and laddered the roof. Engine 24 arrived as the 2nd. due engine, layed a separate supply line from a separate hydrant and made the sprinkler connection and stood by. The crew from Engine 21 advanced a 1-3/4'' hand line through the front and found a washer/dryer combo on fire in the kitchen, being near the back door the crew knocked down the fire and disconnected the unit from utilities and finished overhaul outside. Finding no extension the crews vented the building and began picking up. Units at the scene were assisted by the Genesee County Health Dept. and the Emergency Management Office, with a fill-in from East Pembroke (thanks guy's). The Town responded with 2 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Heavy Rescue, 3 Chief's and 18 Volunteers. Units were back in quarters ready for service @ 08:16. PHOTOS

May 2, 2007 - Submitted by Captain Steve Smelski
Here are some photos of East Pembroke's new Engine 56. PHOTOS

April 30, 2007 - Submitted by Joshua Pfendler
LeRoy Fire Department responded to a request from LVA for a landing zone for Mercy Flight. A landing zone was quickly established near Route 5 and Asbury Road. PHOTOS

April 30, 2007 - Submitted by Steve Leuchtner
Here is a PDF document about the informational meeting for EMS Providers regarding the 2007 Rochester LPGA. DOCUMENT

April 30, 2007 - Submitted by Joshua Pfendler
The LeRoy Fire Department held it's annual banquet and awards ceremony April 14th at Batavia Party House. The awards celebrated the efforts of all firefighter's and auxiliary members during 2006.

Safety Officer Joe Orlando was presented a special award for his dedication to safety and awareness. Firefighter Joshua Pfendler was awarded the Firefighter of the Year award for his efforts with
fire prevention and training. PHOTOS

April 25, 2007 - Submitted by T.B.F.D. Chief Dibble
On Wednesday April 25th @ 09:40hrs. the Town of Batavia Fire Dept. Ladder 25 was called to assist the Oakfield Fire Dept. at 3291 Rt. 262 with a tree surgeon that was injured while taking down a tree, trapping his leg approx. 40 feet in the air.   Volunteer firefighter Chris Long along with City Medic Mike Morris worked in the bucket to rescue the injured man.  City of Batavia medic transported to UMMC North St. and Crews were back in quarters and ready for service at 10:45. PHOTOS

April 24, 2007 - Submitted by T.B.F.D.
On Monday April 23 @ 13:04 hrs, the Town of Batavia Fire Dept. was called to the NYS Thru-way, mile-marker  386.03 east bound lane for a 1 vehicle rollover.  The volunteers arrived to find a Dodge Durango that rolled blocking 1½ lanes.  Crews assisted City of Batavia Fire medic 20, and controlled traffic during clean-up, 1 person was transported to UMMC-North St.  Reports from the scene were that the truck blew a front tire, went out of control and crossed the median, luckily no oncoming vehicles were in the area at that time.  Units were back in quarters ready for service at 13:55 hrs. PHOTOS

April 22, 2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Saturday April 21st., The Pavilion Fire Department was dispatched to a tire fire at R W Taylor Trucking & Excavating on route 246 in the Town of Covington. A large column of black smoke could be
seen for miles as fire equipment  from three county's responded to the fire. Tires that were used for covering a silage bunker were burning when fire units arrived on the scene. Departments assisting Pavilion were LeRoy, Stafford, York, Perry and Perry Center. PHOTOS

April 21, 2007 - Submitted by Chuck Hammon - Stafford FF/EMTP
On Thursday April 19th and Saturday April 21st Firefighter Survival course was held at the Genesee County Fire Training Center. Instructor Mike Stoll along with County instructor Lance (102) from Alexander. Firefighters from Elba, Stafford, Oakfield, Alexander, Town of Batavia, Darien, Bethany & Perry were the among the departments represented. Here are some picture of the Saturday class. Wall breaching, head first ladder exiting and various other practical skills. PHOTOS

April 19, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
With warmer weather and summer months just ahead, many of the departments are probably planning their fundraisers be it Carnivals, Barbeques and such. If you are having an event and want to get the word out, send me an email and flyer so I can post it. The more that know about it, the better off you are. As I said at the meeting, other counties are looking at this site. I can accept any Microsoft document such as Word and Publisher and convert it to a PDF file. Create an email and attach the document. Thanks.

April 16, 2007 - Submitted by TBFD Chief Dibble
On Saturday April 14 @13:54 hrs. the Town of Batavia Fire Dept. was dispatched to an MVA with injuries at State St. and Saile Dr.  The Volunteers arrived to find a two vehicle MVA at the intersection.  Deputy Chief Bob Hunt arrived first and requested a second ambulance, a total of 3 patients were treated for injuries, 2 transported by City of Batavia ambulance and one by private vehicle to North St.  The Town responded with 1 Engine, 1Heavy Rescue, 1Brush truck, and a total of 21 Volunteers.  Units at the scene were assisted by the Genesee Co. Sheriff's office.  Deputy Chief Hunt had the command, Asst. Chief McIntire had operations. PHOTOS

April 11, 2007 - Submitted by Capt. Garrett Dean - Bergen FD
The Bergen Fire Department will be hosting their first Explorer Weekend Camp Out. DETAILS

April 10, 2007 - Submitted by TBFD Chief Dibble
On Monday April 9, @ 07:07 hrs. the Town of Batavia Fire Dept. was called to the NYS thru-way mile marker 388.4 in the west bound lane for an auto fire. Upon arrival of the Town's two Engines and 12 Volunteers, Crew's found a 2002 Chevy Impala well involved. Crews used attack lines from Engine 21 equipped with Class "A" foam to extinguish the fire. Crews were assisted at the scene by NYS thru-way maintenance with traffic control (Thank You!!). No injuries were reported, Asst. Chief Barrett had the command and crews were back in quarters and ready for service at 0813. Story and photos submitted by Chief Dibble. PHOTOS

April 4, 2007 - Submitted by Capt. Tom Wood - LeRoy FD
On April 3 2007 LeRoy Fire responded two Engine Companies to Copart on West Ave for explosives in a vehicle. The small explosives were found by a Insurance Company Fire Investigator, investigating a vehicle that had burn somewhere in Niagara Falls area. Upon the arrival of the first Chief and the LeRoy Police Department it was determined to stage all incoming equipment and contact the State Police Bomb Tech (Trooper Jackson). He arrived and removed all items and place them into a frag
box. Trooper Jackson stated that are items had some type of flame infringement on them and that the Dept. that put this fire out is very lucky they didn't go off. Items were located behind the passenger
seat in the map holder compartment (who ever checks this area after a car fire?)
Trooper Jackson will be providing more photos to use later in the week. PHOTO

April 3, 2007 - Submitted by Tim Yeager
Ellicott Creek is selling their 1989 Type III Ambulance DETAILS

April 3, 2007 - Submitted by Tim Yeager
First Annual Genesee County Golf Outing to be held on June 22 DETAILS

March 28, 2007 - Submitted by Tim Yeager
Below is a link to an online class by the US Department of Energy on Hydrogen Fuel. It takes about 30 minutes to complete but has some great info on hydrogen fuel.
            http://www.hydrogen.energy.gov/firstresponders.html

March 27, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
In case anyone is wondering about the green message banner, I installed it on the Orleans web as well to alert personnel about a communications issue that came up after a brief storm passed though. I felt this would be a good idea to get the attention and further pass an urgent message along. When the banner is green, there are no urgent messages. Likewise, when it changes to red, you will see the message scroll by and repeat itself. I ran this by Tim and he agrees it would be good to have. The nice part about this is I can update it remotely from anywhere as long as I have web access.

March 27, 2007 - Submitted by 2nd Asst Chief Randy McIntire
On Saturday, March 24, 2007, the Town of Batavia Fire Department placed a 2006 Engine manufactured by 4 Guys, Inc. in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania in service.

The engine, identified as Town of Batavia Engine 21, is built on a Spartan Chassis, with an aluminum, flat floor, Diamond medium, four door cab with a 10" raised roof. The crew capacity is 6 firefighters, including the driver and officer.

The engine is powered by a Cummins ISL-400 Turbo charged diesel engine coupled with an Allison 3000 EVS automatic transmission.

Water is supplied from a governed Waterous CSUYCK 1500 GPM mid-ship mounted pump with a 1000 gallon water tank on board. A Hydro/Foam Pro-1600, automatic-electronic, direct injection foam proportioning system delivers Class A foam to three discharges from a 20 gallon foam cell.

An Onan 6KW hydraulic Genset generator with "on the fly" capabilities supplies AC power for the truck. Systems are controlled from a Weldon multiplexed system with Vista III displays at both the driver and officer stations.

As is customary, Engine 21 will carry a full "Engine" complement of tools and equipment including 1200 feet of 5" large diameter supply hose as well as 800 feet of 2 ½" and 500' of 1 ¾" of attack line. It is equipped with TNT hydraulic tools and will be one of our primary mutual aid responding engines.

Engine 18 will be relocated to Station #2 on Clinton Street Road and will assume first due engine duties on the east side of the district. Engine 21 will be located at Station #1 on Lewiston Road and will assume first due engine duties on the west side of the district. Engine 24 will also be relocated to Station #1 and will be utilized as a supply engine. "Old" Engine 21 will be out of service (and available for sale). PHOTOS

March 23, 2007 - Submitted by 2nd Asst Chief Randy McIntire  UPDATED 
On March 21, 2007, the Town of Batavia Fire Department was called by City Fire Chief Larry Smith, into the City of Batavia for a commercial structure fire on Liberty Street, immediately south of the Ellicott Street intersection.  The initial request was for a standby with one engine to the City of Batavia's Station No. 1 at aprox. 5:30 a.m. this morning. Before Engine 18 called enroute, City Command requested and additional Aerial to the scene. TBFD Ladder-25 responded with interior crew and three chief officers. Both City Ladder 15 and Town of Batavia Ladder 25 were positioned on the southern exposure and became part of an exterior, defensive attack. Town units remained both on scene and in standby operations until approximately 10:15 a.m. PHOTOS

March 22, 2007 - Submitted by Tom Wood (704)
On March 19, 2007 the LeRoy Fire Dept. responded to it's second structure fire in three days.  The mobile trailer was located on Seldon Road in the town.  Crews made initial attack and found heavy heat.  Within the structure crews found at least 8 cats and 4 dogs deceased.  It took about 15 minutes to knock down and start overhaul.  One Engine Company from Bergen responded for our standby, they also answered an alarm for a cellar pumping detail on Oatka Trail Road PHOTOS

March 22, 2007 - Submitted by GCEMO  UPDATED 
EMT Refresher Class (74 Hours Total over 3 weekends) at Montour Falls starting 5/11 thru 5/13, 6/1 thru  6/3, 6/9 & 6/10. DETAILS REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE FROM 6/2/07 to 6/1/07

March 21, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
Fire damages building Pizza shop and apartments. D&C 13WHAM

March 20, 2007 - Submitted by Tim Yeager 
The Alexander Fire Department & FASNY will be hosting a Train the Trainer class titled "Every NY Responder Goes Home". DETAILS

March 18, 2007 - Submitted by Thomas Wood (704)
On March 17, 2007 at approximately 9:30pm the Le Roy Fire Department respond to the report of a Barn Fire on North Rd. LeRoy 701 first on scene reported working fire within the structure. He then requested Tankers from Bergen, Mumford and two tankers from Caledonia and a standby from Pavilion. First Engine Co. in made initial knock down and found a vehicle within the structure burning not the barn. All tankers were cancelled except for Bergen. A good aggressive attack was made which saved three to four antique tractors within the barn. Three resident where taken to Strong Hospital for burns and smoke inhalation at this time, unsure of severity of the burns

March 15, 2007 - Submitted by 2nd Asst. Chief Randy McIntire - Town of Batavia FD
The Town of Batavia Annual Installation Dinner was held on March 10th. PHOTO

March 09, 2007 - Submitted by Lt. Craig Williams - City of Batavia FD
City of Batavia FD offering a Certified First Responder Training Class to start on Tuesday April 10th.
DETAILS  ORIGINAL SCHEDULE  REFRESHER SCHEDULE

March 07, 2007 - Submitted by Thomas Wood (Leroy 704)
On Monday, March 5, 2006 approximately 0750hrs the Le Roy Department responded to it's first of fourteen traffic accident.

The Department along with Bergen, Pavilion, Stafford, Town of Batavia, City of Batavia, Genesee County Emergency Management (Thanks GM-2, GM-5, GM-9), LVA and Caledonia at various times throughout the day, aiding us with the several multi-car accidents and one multi-tractor trailer accident on the New York State Thruway. On behalf of the Chief's and Line Officer's of the Department, we would like to take this time to offer our appreciation for the help given to our Department. Tom Wood, LEROY (704)

March 06, 2007 - Submitted by Town of Batavia FD
On Monday March 5, The Town of Batavia Fire Dept. assisted the LeRoy Fire Dept. on the New York State Thru-way in the area of the West Bergen Road. On arrival fire units found several tractor trailers and cars off the road with one tractor trailer (tanker) on it's side. As luck would have it, the truck was carrying milk and the thru-way westbound was closed for a period of time for vehicle removal and clean-up. PHOTOS

March 04, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
Fire destroys Miller Millworks in Bergen  PHOTOS  RNEWS  D&C

Story below (Info from MCFW)
Churchville sent 2 pumpers, 1 tanker and an ambulance to the scene. Gates Co 3 filled in at Churchville. Brockport sent 1 pumper and a ladder to the scene and 1 pumper to fill in Bergen. Mumford and Morton operated at the scene with pumper tankers. Chili filled in at Bergen, Spencerport/Hamlin filled in at Brockport. Genesee county and Orleans county had too many departments to list with tankers.

Command of this incident was Bergen's Chief 301/Churchville's Chief 4C-12 (had to have 2 because of different radio systems until a patch was sent up). An exterior attack was called early on due to fire load/volume, construction, and low water pressure. Problems with the water pressure force a lengthy pumper relay on the south side operations.

South side operations consisted of Churchville's deputy chief 4C-22/Bergen's deputy chief 302 . The south side pumper relay consisted of 2 Churchville pumpers and 2 additional pumpers to feed multiple master streams including Leroy's tower.

North side operations consisted of Brockport 2C-13 & 2C-23/Bergen Deputy chief 303 . Bergen's/Brockport's equipment set up a tanker relay on the North side to feed Brockport's aerial and multiple master streams. North side operations were hampered by overhead high voltage lines and low water pressure.

Water supply operations consisted of Genesee county, Monroe County Coordinators and Morton 2C-11. CSX train operations were halted so LDH to Leroy's tower and master streams could cross the tracks. Eventually CSX traffic resumed when Leroy's tower repositioned south of the tracks operating over the trains (you don't see this everyday). Due to Firefighters efforts and newly constructed additions with fire walls the west portion of the structure and newly purchased equipment was saved

March 01, 2007 - Submitted by GCEMO  UPDATED 
EMT Refresher Class (74 Hours Total over 3 weekends) at Montour Falls starting 5/11 thru 5/13, 6/2 & 6/3, 6/9 & 6/10. DETAILS REGISTRATION FORM

February 25, 2007 - Submitted by Capt. Thomas Wood (704)
Le Roy Fire Department respond with two Engine Companies and a Rescue to a serious MVA on Route 19 just south of the Village. Involving two vehicles with three people trapped and one out of the vehicle on February 27, 2006 at 6:50am. A total of 5 ambulance responded, 1 from LVA, 3 from the City of Batavia and 1 from Caledonia. Within twenty minutes of the call all victims were extricated and place into the ambulances. One engine company from Bergen Fire Department was requested for a standby. PHOTOS

February 25, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
The Genesee Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Association (SPAAMFAA) will be holding a Mini Muster at Hilton Exempts (behind the Hilton Firehouse at 135 South Avenue) on March 11 from 12 to 3 DETAILS  MAP

February 16, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
Live-In/Bunker Program Informational Meeting
The Brighton Fire Department will host an informational meeting for student firefighters interested in joining the live-in program for the 2007-2008 academic year at Brighton Station One (3100 East Avenue, Rochester) on Thursday March 8 at 7:00 p.m. Applicants are asked to bring a letter of recommendation from their current fire chief. For more information please visit http://www.brightonfd.org/bunker.asp or contact Battalion Chief Aaron Hiller at

February 13, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
REMINDER: Mutual Aid Fire Advisory (Chiefs Meeting) this Thursday 7:30PM at Training Center. 

February 12, 2007 - Submitted by Tim Yaeger
A new site had been added to the links page. www.firefighternearmiss.com

February 07, 2007 - Submitted by Randy W. McIntire, 2nd Asst. Chief
On Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at 20:48 hrs., the Town of Batavia Fire Department was dispatched to Northgate Free Methodist Church, 8160 Bank Street Road, for a report of a "Water Problems/Water Main Break" in the sanctuary. Deputy Chief Robert Hunt was first on the scene and observed water pouring from the ceiling of the sanctuary from what was later learned to be a frozen and burst PVC sprinkler line. It is estimated that before the water could be shut off, several thousand gallons of water flowed into the sanctuary and an adjacent class room wing. Town of Batavia firefighters were on scene for as long as 3 hours assisting with water removal.

January 27, 2007 - Submitted by Town of Batavia FD
On Monday January 22, The Town of Batavia Fire Department (26 volunteers in all) attended a Mercy Flight ground crew safety training class held at the Genesee Co. airport. Crews went over various safety concerns, landing zone set-ups, EMS protocols and practiced loading patients into the helicopter. We would like to thank Paramedic-crew chief (and past TBFD firefighter and Lieutenant) Wade Schwab and his staff for their time and expertise. PHOTO

January 25, 2007 - Submitted by T. Yaeger
New course listed for March 21, 22 & 23 from 8-5:00 (Wed & Thu) 8-4:30 (Fri)
Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (I –300)

January 20, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster
I have added the new forms that Steve spoke of at Chiefs Meeting to the FORMS page. If you have Microsoft Word, use this link to open the form, then click FILE, SAVE AS to save to your local drive. Edit the document as needed saving your updates. You can then attach your request from the hard drive to the email. Any questions, drop me a note.

Also, I have added a new page for saleable items. If you have something you would like to sell, send pictures and a small narrative including a contact & phone number.

January 13, 2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Saturday January 13th, the Alabama Fire Department conducted a live fire exercise in an old mobile home on Alleghany Rd in the Town of Alabama. A tanker shuttle was set up to supply water to a Port-a-tank at the scene. Departments assisting Alabama on that snowy morning were Oakfield, Indian Falls, Shelby. PHOTOS

January 13, 2007 - Submitted by Paul Cummings
The Bergen Fire Department Line Officers were officially inducted this week by Genesee County Fire Coordinator Tim Yaeger. All the new officers are posted on the Bergen Fire Department web site. Past Chief Scott Crosier has once again taken over office followed by Past Chief Paul Cummings who also
served a 3 year term from 1998-2000. There are a few new faces in this years line so we encourage you to take a look and get familiar with them. PHOTO

January 13, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster - (Source: RNEWS)
An interesting article about an air pack I read on R-News dated Jan 13, 07. STORY

January 11, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster (SOURCE: RNEWS)
Theme park operator Six Flags has found a buyer for Six Flags Darien Lake. The $312 million deal with PARC 7F -- Operations Corporations of Florida includes the Genesee County attraction, three other Six Flags Theme Parks and three water parks. Six Flags management doesn't yet know what the new owners plan to name the Darien Lake park, but they do expect PARC to maintain a clean, safe, and family friendly atmosphere. "This company has over 40 years experience in recreational and leisure companies,” said Wendy Goldberg, Six Flags, Inc. “I believe they are perfectly positioned to take Darien Lake to the next level in the community. "The deal is expected to close in March. And for those of you who bought Six Flags Darien Lake season passes early, don't worry. The new company plans to honor them, and they'll also be good at all other Six Flags branded parks across the country.

January 11, 2007 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Tuesday January 9th, the Alexander Fire Department was dispatched at 05:30am to a report of a structure fire at 10681 Route 98 in the Town of Alexander. First unit on the scene reported smoke showing
and requested a First Alarm. Crews from Attica, Bennington, Bethany, Darien and a FAST team from Town of Batavia were dispatched. Two women were transported to the Hospital for evaluation and one firefighter was treated for a hand injury. PHOTOS

January 10, 2007 - Submitted by Webmaster (SOURCE: RNEWS)
Two people escaped a burning recreational vehicle late Tuesday night in Genesee County. The fire broke out inside an RV on Creek Road in the town of Pavilion around 11 p.m. Two people inside the RV got out safely. Firefighters say a ceramic electric heater is to blame for the fire. The RV was destroyed. Firefighters say the RV was not a permanent residence for the two people. They do have somewhere else to stay.

January 2, 2007 - Submitted by Edward Spence
At approximately 01:30 news years day, City of Batavia fire units responded to 28 Park Avenue for a report of smoke in an attic. Upon arrival found smoke pushing from the eves of the structure. Confirming a working attic fire units made an aggressive interior attack and limited damage to $15,000.