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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
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 .
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 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 or LeRoy 703
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 or LeRoy 703
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
(Rochester, N.Y.) - Evenflo is recalling about one million of its "Discovery" infant car seats. Tests showed the seats could break loose from its base, during high-impact side collisions. The affected car seat models are the following: 390, 391, 534 and 552. The seats were made between April 2005 and January 2008.
Evenflo said it will give owners a free dual-hook fastener that will keep the seat attached during collisions. They also said the recall was voluntary, and people should keep using them. To order the fastener, car seat owners can call Evenflo at 1-800-356-2229 or visit their website.
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January 28, 2008 - Submitted by Darien Fire CO.
Darien Fire Company Daytona 500 Raffle on Feb 17 DETAILS
January 28, 2008 - Submitted by Robert Poeller - 1st Asst. Chief
Millgrove Fire Department is selling their Chief's vehicle. DETAILS
January 28, 2008 - Submitted by Webmaster
I received new forms from Tim Yaeger today and have posted them on the FORMS page. Also added is the 2008 Radio Pricing Sheet. FORMS
January 14, 2008 - Submitted by 2nd Asst. Chief Dan Coffey
At 1020 hours the Town of Batavia Fire Dept was dispatched to a mobile home fire at 10 Overlook Dr. in Country Meadows. Deputy Chief Paul Barrett was first on location and confirmed smoke showing from a side two window. Engine 18 arrived on location and established a water supply. The interior crew made entry at the front of the mobile home and located a mattress fire in a bedroom. The fire was quickly extinguished and damage was confined to the single room. Chief Bob Hunt had command and Deputy Chief Paul Barrett had Operations. Thanks to Elba and East Pembroke for their assistance.
January 12, 2008 - Submitted by John Totter
Here is some information and pictures of a rescue truck that the Gates Fire District currently has for sale.
DETAILS
January 05, 2008 - Submitted by Mike Robb
Here is some Firefighter L.O.D.D. stats for the year 2007 DETAILS
January 05, 2008 - Submitted by Webmaster
I have spent a generous portion of today migrating all web content and emails from the older PC (slower and almost full) to a new PC (faster and more capacity). If you notice anything different or abnormal on the webs, please let me know. Thanks, Ralf
January 01, 2008 - Submitted by Webmaster - Source (WHAM13)
** Winter Storm Warning In Effect For Monroe, Orleans, Genesee, Wayne, Ontario and Livingston Counties **
(Rochester, N.Y.) - A major winter storm is expected to hit the Rochester and Buffalo area on New Year’s Day.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Monroe, Orleans, Genesee, Wayne, Ontario, and Livingston Counties from 4 p.m. Tuesday through 7 p.m. Wednesday.
There will be occasional snow showers throughout Tuesday. Snow will accumulate around 1-2" by late afternoon. But, by evening expect heavy snow, areas of lake enhanced snow, and blowing and drifting snow. New accumulations could be 4"-8". For Wednesday into the evening, lake effect snow with substantial additional accumulation is likely, especially north of the NYS Thruway, about 9 to 12". Those south of the thruway might see 6 to 9".
On Thursday, the temperatures will fall into the teens, but are predicted to go into the 40s or even 50s by next week. As of 12/31, the official snow accumulation for Rochester in December 2007 was 42.5", the third greatest amount of snow for that month and only three inches from the record.
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