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ARCHIVED NEWS - 2008
September 11, 2008
- Photos & story submitted by Jay Lynch
On a very foggy Saturday morning, Fire Departments from Genesee,
Livingston and Wyoming County's got together for a live fire training exercises.
The Pavilion Fire Department hosted the controlled burn at
7502 York Rd in the Town of Pavilion. The old home has been used for training
prior to the Saturday morning drill. Departments participating were Pavilion,
York, Mount Morris, Avon, Caledonia, Bethany, Town of Batavia, Leicester,
Cuylerville, Perry, Perry Center, Castile, Le Roy, Stafford and Wyoming.
PHOTOS
September 09, 2008
- Submitted by Tim Yeager - GM1
There are several corrections to the new Emergency Response
Guidebook 2008.
DETAILS
August 26, 2008
- Submitted by Webmaster
Calling Hours for Jennifer Howell (Jenny Snow) will be on
Thursday, August 28 from 12-2 and 4-6 with a firefighters memorial at 6PM at the
Eaton-Watson Funeral Home on North Main Street in Perry.
August 24, 2008
- Submitted by Webmaster
Firemans night at Batavia Downs
DETAILS
August 15, 2008
- Submitted by Josh Pfendler
Bergen and LeRoy responded mutual response to 490 west bound on
8/15/08 for the MVA with 7 injured. A van collided with a small car stopped on
the expressway. Ambulances from LeRoy, Bergen, Byron, Brockport and City of
Batavia transported the multiple victims. The Genesee County Sheriff Department
were on scene investigating.
PHOTOS
August 15, 2008
- Submitted by Josh Pfendler
On Aug. 11th, LeRoy FD responded Mutual Aid to Stafford for the
Serious MVA. 3 Mercy flight helicopters transported patients from the 2 car MVA.
LeRoy Engine 63 assisted with Landing Zones and traffic control. 702 and 703
also responded.
PHOTO
August 11, 2008
- Submitted by Genesee County EMO
EMT Original & Refresher being offered starting September 9th at
the Fire Training Center.
DETAILS
August 09, 2008
- Submitted by Randy McIntire - 1st Asst.
Chief
The Town of Batavia Fire Department conducted low angle rescue
training in the area of the sand wash on Monday (August 4, 2008). Fire fighters
reviewed knots, anchors, rigging, descending and ascending carrying a victim
(Rescue Randy) secured in a stokes basket. Deputy Chief Paul Barrett and 2nd
Asst. Chief Dan Coffey conducted the training.
PHOTOS
August 07, 2008
- Submitted by Brenda Swiatowy
The Pembroke Fire Company will be hosting an event to kick off
Fire Prevention Week.
We will be having a Health fair, Chinese Auction, Child Seat Safety Check/Child
Id’s and more Saturday, October 4, 2008 10:00am – 4:00pm Located at 630 Main
Road Corfu, NY 14036
For more information, please email
webmaster@pembrokefireco.com
Don’t forget to check out our website at
www.pembrokefireco.com
If your company is interested in donating a basket for the Chinese auction,
please contact us at 585-599-3521 or email
webmaster@pembrokefireco.com .
July 30, 2008
- Submitted by
Jay Lynch
On Monday July 21 The Pavilion Fire Department conducted
Ventilation Training on an old house at 7502 York Rd in the Town of Pavilion.
The Department has used the house on other occasions for training an is planning
on a live burn in September.
PHOTOS
July 27, 2008
- Submitted by
Jeff Whitcombe
On Saturday July 11, 2008 at 0052 the City of Batavia Fire
Department was dispatched to smoke in the area of Central Avenue and Liberty
Street. The first due crews on Engine 12 and Ladder 15 found that Christina's
Restaurant was on fire with heavy fire through the roof on side 3 (rear) and
spreading to adjacent structures. A general alarm was sounded which brought all
off duty City of Batavia firefighters to the scene and Ladder 25 was also
requested from the Town of Batavia Fire Department. A aggressive interior attack
was initiated by the on duty firefighters. While the remaining crew from Ladder
15 and incoming firefighters extinguished the exposures and kept them protected
while interior operations continued. The fire was deep seeded and the interior
crews made some headway but building conditions deteriorated and all interior
firefighters were told to evacuate by City Command and the operations went to
defensive mode. Additional Engines were requested from Alexander, Stafford and
the Town of Batavia. Also, Rescue Trucks from Oakfield and the Town of Batavia
were sent to the scene. A stand by of an Engine from East Pembroke was requested
to City Fire Headquarters. The fire was contained to the area of origin and no
injuries were reported. We would like to thank Jack Taylor for providing us with
the pictures and all mutual aid companies.
PHOTOS
July 24, 2008
- Submitted by
Karen Bridge
"First Pitch Fly In" Benefit for Mercy Flight WNY on Monday,
August 4th, 2008 7:05 PM: Batavia Muckdogs vs Williamsport Crosscutters. Enter
for a chance to FLY IN to the game aboard the Mercy Flight helicopter, land on
the baseball field, and throw out the FIRST PITCH of the game!! Tickets can be
purchased at Dwyer Stadium, the Mercy Flight Batavia base.
DETAILS
July 22, 2008
- Submitted by Lt. Nathan Fix
The Town Of Batavia Fire Department's 9th Annual Harley Davidson
Raffle is this Saturday July 26th 2008. Free admission and open to the public
you do not have to purchase a Harley raffle ticket. There will be food and
beverages available for purchase along with free live entertainment by 7th
heaven. Doors open at 7:00 PM Tickets are still available for purchase on the
2008 Harley Davidson Fatboy. for tickets feel free to call Lt. Nate Fix at
716-870-6431 or the TBFD Fire Hall at 585-344-3284 ex.12 We hope to see you
Saturday.
July 21, 2008
- Submitted by
Jeanette Deihl
Tops Safety Day July 26, 2008 from 10AM to 2PM.
DETAILS
July 21, 2008
- Submitted by
Tim Yeager
Scott has issued the
following product update to all owners of Scott SCBA equipped with heads-up
display. Click
here
for a technical bulletin and claim form.
July 20, 2008
- Photos Submitted by
Joshua Pfendler
A bunch of updates have been added. New Photos in Gallery, News
Items added and new Apparatus Page. Thanks to those who told me the page was
down yesterday. It's nice to know you guys are looking at it. Enjoy the
updates.... Josh
July 17, 2008
- Photos Submitted by
Dan Rieks
Here are some pictures submitted from the Christina's Restaurant
fire.
PHOTOS
Sorry, I do not have details other than this link.
BATAVIAN
July 15, 2008
- Submitted by
Karen Bridge
'Mercy Flight Western New York would like to thank the Genesee
County Emergency Management Office, Tim Yaeger, Jeff Ammon, Jeremy Hunt, Kevin
Finucane, Chad Freeman, Chad Higgins, Brian McMartin, Don R. Roblee, Brian
Russell, Douglas VanSlyke, Donna VanSlyke, Chad Williams, the Batavia Country
Club, and everyone who helped and participated in the Second Annual Genesee
County Volunteer Fireman's Golf Outing on Saturday, June 14th, 2008. Your
support and generosity are very much appreciated and contributes to our ability
to serve in Batavia and the surrounding communities. Thank you!
PHOTOS
To the gentleman who won the Mercy Flight raffle
items, please contact Karen at (585) 356-2926.
June 29, 2008
- Submitted by
Webmaster
Mercy Flight Western New York is holding their annual 31Day
Giveaway this coming October 2008. Each day for 31 days , a ticket will be drawn
to win a gun or cash prize, your choice. Mercy Flight Western New York (Mercy
Flight WNY has 3 bases = Buffalo, Olean, Batavia and we are all selling these
tickets)
DETAILS
To purchase tickets, please contact Karen Bridge, Community Events Coordinator
for Mercy Flight, Batavia at (585) 356-2926 or kbridge@mercyflight.org or stop
by the base in Batavia. Thank you for your support!
June 28, 2008
- Submitted by Sean Downing
The Boy Scout's are looking for EMT's to assist them with their
day camps scheduled from July 14th to July 18th between the hours of 9AM till
3PM. This year the day camp will be help behind the Stafford Fire hall on Route
5. If you are interested in helping out this year please contact Val Franks at
219-4745 or Sean Downing at 813-2820
June 21, 2008
- Story by
Josh Pfendler
Engine 63 was on Ultimate Factories last night. The show was about
Pierce factory and must have been filmed last spring.
Thanks to everyone who let me know I missed it. It will be on again. Check our
website for dates and times. If anyone can get me a copy you would be my hero.
www.leroyfiredistrict.com
ULTIMATE FACTORIES
June 19, 2008
- Story and Photos by
Jay M. Lynch
On Monday June 16th the Oakfield Fire Department was dispatched to
a report of a barn fire at 6824 Lewiston Rd in the Town of Oakfield. First
arriving fire units encountered a working barn fire and requested assistance
from Town and City of Batavia, Elba, Alabama, East Pembroke, Indian Falls,
Alexander, East Shelby and Barre.
PHOTOS
June 16, 2008
- Submitted by
Webmaster
Here are some pictures of the Stafford Parade prior to the heavy
rains.
PHOTOS
June 04, 2008
- Submitted by
Bill Boyd
The Avon Ambulance is accepting resumes from qualified individuals
for the position of Per Diem Paramedic.
DETAILS
May 30, 2008
- Submitted by
Webmaster
A house fire in Batavia has claimed the life of a 17 year old. My
deepest sympathies to the family.
BATAVIAN 13WHAM
RNEWS
D&C
May 27, 2008
- Submitted by
Garrett Dean
2nd Annual Explorer weekend to be held July 26th and 27th. Any one
interested in attending please call Garrett Dean at 585-727-4824.
DETAILS
May 20, 2008
- Submitted by
Jay M. Lynch
At approximately 04:30 on Monday May 19th. Byron and South Byron
firefighters were dispatched to a report of a working structure fire at 6964
Townline Rd in the Town of Byron. First arriving fire units encountered a
heavily involved, two stories, four unit apartment house with people trapped. An
aggressive attack was conducted but sadly the occupants of apartment 2 were
unable to get out. Assisting Byron and South Byron at the scene or on standby
were, Bergen, Elba, Town and City of Batavia, Le Roy, Churchville, Oakfield,
Stafford, Pavilion, Clarendon, Albion, Barre, Genesee County Sheriff Department
and Genesee County Emergency Management.
PHOTOS
May 19, 2008
- Submitted by
Webmaster
A fire in Byron has claimed the lives of four family members early
this morning.
13WHAM
RNEWS
D&C
May 12, 2008
- Submitted by
Sean Downing
On Wednesday May 13 at 2:30 AM the Oakfield Fire Department was
dispatched to an MVA where a car had struck some logs. It appears that the
driver, while on his way home from work, bent down to pick up a coffee cup he
dropped. When the driver looked back up he saw something in his path swerving to
miss the object he went off the road and struck a pile of logs in front of a
home at 3716 Drake Street Road. The driver was uninjured and taken home by the
fire department.
PHOTO
May 12, 2008
- Submitted by
Bethany Fire Dept.
The Bethany Volunteer Fire Department is Celebrating National EMS
Week with our "Safe Summer Campaign" this will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2008.
We will be having a Chicken Bar B Q from 1-5 p.m. Free Car Seat Inspections by
the NY State Troopers and the GC Sheriff's Departments. Mercy Flight Chopper
will be available. Free Blood Pressure Checks. BLS 33 and Rescue 19 will be on
Display with Live Demonstrations. Kids activities Bounce House and More. Bring
your children to meet the people who will respond to your residence in the event
of an emergency. There will be raffle items and other events to be added for the
day.
May 12, 2008
- Submitted by
Tim Yaeger
EMS Appreciation Day will be held Thursday May 22nd at UMMC.
DETAILS
May 04, 2008
- Submitted by
Bill Boyd (
www.lafireline.net )
It is with deep regret and sympathy to
the Harter Family and all the member of the Fire Department Community in
Livingston County that we announce the passing of David Harter. The following
information is provided by Wayne Stanley, Fire Chief, Dansville, NY:
DETAILS
May 01, 2008
- Submitted by
Gary Bowes - Dep. Chief Livonia FD
Fundraiser Dinner for Captain Dan Miller and Family
DETAILS
May 01, 2008
- Submitted by
Stephanie Call - SFD
Stafford Fire Department will be having their annual Mothers Day
Chicken BBQ May 11th
DETAILS
April 30, 2008
- Submitted by
Jay Lynch
On Sunday, April 27th, The Pavilion Fire Department was dispatched
to a reported house fire at 627 Route 19 in Pearl Creek, Wyoming County. A
working fire was declared and assistance was requested from Wyoming, Perry,
Perry Center, Alexander, Bethany, Stafford, Le Roy, Leicester, York and a FAST
team from The City of Batavia.
PHOTOS
April 30, 2008
- Submitted by
Jay Lynch
On Sunday, April 27th, The Corfu Fire Department conducted a live
fire training exercise in an old equipment shed at 9049 Alleghany Rd in the Town
of Pembroke. The Shed was used for multiple training evolutions. Setting up a
Master Stream, Hand line placements, Fire attack and backing up the hose teams
were some of the scenarios practiced prior to the burning. Genesee County
Emergency Management was on scene and provided a fire instructor to assist with
the training session throughout the morning. Departments participating in the
drill were Corfu, Darien, East Pembroke, Indian Falls, Pembroke and Genesee
County Emergency Management.
PHOTOS
April 20, 2008
- Submitted by
Blaine Young
A benefit event is planned at Barker Fire Hall (Niagara County) Saturday May 10 4PM
to-11PM to
benefit the Hausler-Monagan families who tragically lost 4 family
members in the January 17, 2008
fire In Ridgeway.
There is a Cruise In, Sock Hop, Chinese Auction Cost is $6. You get a BBQ
sandwich,
pop, and a side. Served 5pm to 7pm. Cash bar, 50/50 split.
DETAILS
Manpower is also needed for this event. Fire Police, People to park cars,
Food servers.
April 19, 2008
- Submitted by
1st Asst. Chief Randy McIntire TBFD
MORE
PICS ADDED
On Saturday, April 19, 2008, United Memorial Medical Center
conducted a MCI drill involving a chemical exposure to approximately 40
individuals. The mock incident occurred in the parking lot at the Town of
Batavia Fire Department on Lewiston Road in Batavia. The scenario was that a
crop duster had accidentally released a chemical onto a crowd below and
decontamination was required before transportation to United Memorial Medical
Center for additional decon and treatment. Town of Batavia FD Engine-21
Responded with a crew of four. Chief Robert Hunt responded and assumed command.
1st Assistant Chief Randy McIntire assumed operations. After initial size-up
Chief Hunt requested additional ambulances, as well as initiation of the MCI
protocol. Genesee County ESU was called to initiate decontamination of the
victims as two of their unit members and two of the TBFD E-21 crew completed
decon triage and assisted victims to the decontamination station. City of
Batavia Medics served in the EMS command and operations function and were
assisted by Byron Ambulance, Oakfield Ambulance, Alexander Ambulance as well as
a bus from UMMC. Unified Command also included GM-1 Timothy Yaeger, Keith Hunt
and Jerry Diskin from Genesee County Emergency Management.
Thanks to all who participated, especially those volunteers from scout troops
and the general public who acted as victims.
PHOTOS
April 19, 2008
- Submitted by
Webmaster
As I mentioned at the Chiefs Advisory Meeting, if your department has a
function going on such as CARNIVALS, PARADES, RAFFLES, BARBEQUES, OTHER
FUNDRAISERS, please email the dates so I can get them on the calendar.
THIS CAN ONLY HELP YOU!
April 18, 2008
- Submitted by Bob Brown III - Carlton FD
Carlton Ambulance for sale.
DETAILS
April 14, 2008
- Submitted by
Webmaster
The following new forms have been provided by EMO and added to the forms
page.
Live Fire Checklist, Live Fire Responsibilities List and
Volunteer Fireman Injury-Illness Report.
NOTE: These are in PDF format so Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to open, view
or print it. A link for Adobe is available on the DOWNLOADS Page.
April 10, 2008
- Submitted by
Webmaster
The Erie County Fire Wire is back online.
ECFW
April 09, 2008
- Submitted by
1st Assistant Chief Randy McIntire
On Monday, April 7, 2008, the Town of Batavia Fire Department conducted
drafting training at the Genesee County Fire Training Center. The town was
joined by members of the Byron Fire Department. 2nd Assistant Chief Dan Coffey
conducted the training which included drafting using grass and brush truck -
Grass 23. Firefighters were instructed on the finer points of drafting set up as
well as basic Engine operation using TBFD's Engine 21 as well as Byron's engine.
PHOTOS
March 29, 2008
- Submitted by Scott Kibler
On 3/29/2008, The Stafford Fire Dept. conducted a live controlled
burn on a 2 story farm house on the Buckley road. From the time of ignition to
the walls coming down was 41 minutes. Thank you South Bryon and Bethany for all
their help with the drill.
PHOTOS
March 29, 2008
- Submitted by Tim Yaeger
UPDATED
Genesee County Golf Outing to be held June 14th to
benefit Mercy Flight.
DETAILS
POTENTIAL DONOR LETTER
DONOR LETTER
March 29, 2008
- Submitted by Tim Yaeger
New York State Outreach Program 2008
DETAILS
March 26, 2008
- Submitted by Webmaster
Calling hours for Medina FF BRIAN T. KWIATKOWSKI are as follows:
SUNDAY March 30th, 3PM to 5PM and 7PM to 9PM (St. Mary's Church, 211
Eagle Street, Medina)
MONDAY March 31st, 9AM to 10:30AM (St. Mary's Church, 211 Eagle Street, Medina)
Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church,
211 Eagle Street in Medina. Due to weather conditions, a Firefighter procession
will not take place. PLEASE make every effort to car pool and not bring Fire
Apparatus to the service as parking is limited.
NOTE: If your agency plans to attend, please have 1 representative
contact Medina Fire at (585) 798-1661 for further details.
March 26, 2008
- Submitted by Jeffrey Elsenheimer -
Medina Fire Dept.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of
seventeen-year veteran Firefighter Brian T. Kwiatkowski, which occurred on
Tuesday, March 25, 2008.
Firefighter Kwiatkowski joined the Medina Fire Department as a callman
firefighter exactly twenty-three years ago, on March 25, 1985. Kwiatkowski was
hired as a career firefighter on September 2, 1990. At the time of his death,
Brian was serving as IAFF Local 2161 Union President.
It is truly a sad day for the family of Brian and the members of the Medina
Fire Department. Please join us in keeping the family, friends, and brother
firefighters of Brian in your thoughts and prayers.
Funeral details are pending at this time. Information regarding funeral
arrangements will be provided as soon as they are made available to us.
MEMORIAL PHOTOS
March 26, 2008
- Submitted by Webmaster
I apologize for the recent downtime of the FireWire, I
have been told the hosting server that this domain and many others reside on was
recently moved and had some issues. This was a planned outage and was out of my
control as these servers do not reside here. Most of the issues have been
resolved up to this point. If you sent me something and it is not posted, I may
not have received it, so please resend it. Thanks again for your patience. Ralf.
March 21, 2008
- Submitted by Garrett Dean - Bergen FD
Bergen Fire Explorers are having there 2nd annual Explorer weekend
July 26th and 27th. Everyone that attended last year had a great time and we are
hoping to have more posts attend this year to see how much fun it is. Any
interested Explorer Posts, give Garret Dean a call at 585-727-4824
March 18, 2008
- Submitted by Jeanette Diehl of GC EMO
NOTICE: Registration
for the Firefighter 1 Class has been closed.
March 10, 2008
- Submitted by
Malcolm Jarvis, Parade Chairman
The Dansville Fire Dept. will be holding its annual parade on May 17th at
5pm if anyone would like to attend please send Dept. name, trucks coming and
name of Chief to
redcoat@frontiernet.net or call (585) 335-5303,
March 8, 2008
- Submitted by Webmaster
REMINDER:
Sunday March 9th,
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME begins. At 2:00 AM, clocks are set ahead 1 hour.
MORE ON DST
March 7, 2008
- Submitted by Webmaster
WINTER STORM WARNING FOR ALL OF
WESTERN NEW YORK FROM 4PM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH 8AM SUNDAY MORNING
FRIDAY
NITE:
Cloudy with steady snow showers. Chance of snow mixing with sleet
by morning. 2-4" possible.
SATURDAY:
Chance for snow showers increase through the evening. Areas to the
south east may see a mix of snow and sleet. accumulations of 3-5" are possible.
Winds will pick up through the day and blowing and drifting snow could become an
issue.
SATURDAY:
Mostly cloudy with occasional snow showers which will be
accompanied by winds and drifting snow. Lake effect snow possible through the
day.
March 4, 2008
- Written by Tom Wood - 703, Submitted by Josh Pfendler - 708
On March 1st, LeRoy Fire responded to a reported one car MVA on Vallance Road.
Three Chief 's and Engine 63 responded with one ambulance from LVA. The vehicle
snapped an 8 foot section of the telephone pole clean off. It then came to rest
after hitting some farm equipment. The victim did not need medical attention.
March 3, 2008
- Submitted by Josh Pfendler - 708
UPDATED
On March 1st, LeRoy fire responded with Engine 63 to the call of
an electrical fire and electrical problem on Gilbert Street. 701 and 703 found a
damaged service line outside house. Units requested National Grid and power was
disconnected.
PHOTOS
March 3, 2008
- Submitted by Josh Pfendler -708
UPDATED
On March 3rd, LeRoy was dispatched to a Charter Bus on fire on the
NYS Thruway shortly after 1 am. 701 reported a fully involved bus fire in the
Henrietta Fire District. 63, 62 responded to the scene. Crews from 63 assisted
Henrietta fire with extinguishment and additional water supply. Crews assisted
passengers until another bus could arrive. LeRoy Ambulance also responded.
RNEWS
PHOTOS
March 3, 2008
- Submitted by Josh Pfendler - 708
On February 24th, LeRoy Fire along with LeRoy Ambulance responded
to the early morning report of a one vehicle rollover on East Bethany-LeRoy Rd.
The car rolled several times and the driver was ejected. The victim was
immediately transported to Strong Hospital in critical condition. 701, Engine 63
and Rescue 66 responded. Fire police and Auxiliary also assisted at the scene.
March 1, 2008
- Submitted by Scott Kibler
On March 1, 2008 Congressman Tom Reynolds presented a $41686.00
grant check to the Stafford Fire Department for the purchase of new personal
protective gear, Including helmets, boots and turndown gear, shown here Is
Congressman Reynolds handing the check to Chief Brian Pocock with some of the
firefighters who received the new gear.
PHOTOS
March 1, 2008
- Submitted by Webmaster
The Avon Fire Department is hosting their Annual Spring Power Tool
and Gun Raffle on April 5th to raise money for new uniforms. If you know anyone
interested, please pass this on.
DETAILS
February 25, 2008
- Submitted by Webmaster
**Winter Storm Watch in Effect for
All of WNY Tuesday Morning Through Wednesday Morning** Periods
of snow, becoming steady at times. A possible mix of sleet and rain south across
the Southern Tier. Snow accumulation will be variable due to potential mix of
sleet and rain south. A general 2-4" is possible by late evening. Becoming
breezy late.
February 21, 2008
- Submitted by Thomas Wood - LeRoy 703
Le Roy Fire Dept is hosting a CRP/AED training March 10, 2008.
Training will be conducted at the Le Roy Ambulance Base at 1830hrs.
Anyone interested contact LeRoy 704 at
tcarroll@leroyfiredistrict.com or LeRoy 703
twood@leroyfiredistrict.com
Le Roy Fire Dept is hosting a Haz-Mat refresher training April 14, 2008
Training will be conducted at the Le Roy Fire Dept at 1830hrs
Anyone interested contact LeRoy 704 at
tcarroll@leroyfiredistrict.com or LeRoy 703
twood@leroyfiredistrict.com
February 21, 2008
- Submitted by Josh Pfendler
On February 20th, the
LeRoy Fire Department responded to a basement fire at 8 Hilltop
Drive in the Village around 3:30pm. 703 arrived on scene, confirmed the working
fire and established incident command. First due Engine 63 crews reported fire
coming through the floor vents into the first floor. Crews advanced 2 lines into
the basement and extinguished the fire. Ladder 65, Engine 62 and Rescue 66
responded. LeRoy Fire Police assisted with traffic control. Pavilion, Bergen and
Caledonia assisted with Mutual aid. Genesee County Coordinators also were
requested. The cause of the fire is being investigated.
PHOTOS
February 12, 2008
- Submitted by Josh Pfendler
The Le Roy Fire Dept. responded to a serious personal injury motor
vehicle accident on Feb. 10, 2008. The accident occurred on Route 19 just north
of the Village of LeRoy during whiteout conditions. Units responding were Engine
63, Rescue 66 and a Brush 68 along with two ambulances from LVA and two from the
City of Batavia. It took approximately 35 minutes to free the most serious
injured victim during extremely cold temperatures. Crews utilized a telephone
pole and the bumper of the Fire Engine to assist with separating the vehicle
from the victim. During the extrication one firefighter was injured and
transported to the hospital for an arm injury and another firefighter was
treated at the scene for possible frost bite. Caledonia Fire filled-in at the
LeRoy fire station with one Engine and one Ambulance. LeRoy Auxiliary and Fire
Police assisted at the scene.
PHOTOS
February 12, 2008
- Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Saturday February 9th at 04:47 the Perry and Perry Center Fire
Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 6670 La Grange Rd in
the town of Covington. Arriving fire units declared a working Barn fire and
requested a 2nd alarm bringing fire equipment from Wyoming, Livingston and
Genesee County's to the scene. Fire fighting efforts were hampered by very icy
conditions on the fire ground as well as Wyoming County fire dispatch center
experiencing radio problems at the time of the fire. Departments assisting Perry
and Perry Center at the scene or on Standby were Warsaw, Wyoming, Castile,
Leicester, Cuylerville, York, Mount Morris and Pavilion.
PHOTOS
February 06, 2008
- Submitted by Webmaster
**Winter Weather Advisory in Effect
For Monroe, Orleans, Wayne and Genesee Counties Through 6AM Thursday**, **Flood
Watch in Effect For All of WNY Through This Afternoon** Mix of
rain, freezing rain and sleet changing to snow north of the thruway. 2-4" of
snow possible north of route 104, 1-3" possible between route 104 and the
thruway. Rain south of the thruway changing to freezing rain and sleet this
afternoon.
February 02, 2008
- Submitted by Webmaster
- Source : 13WHAM
