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.
Contact her at
cine128@yahoo.com
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
kurycki@aol.com . 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
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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?
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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 ahiller@brightonfd.org
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.
