June 30, 2009 - Submitted by Tim Yaeger - GM1
The Town of Batavia is selling one of their trucks. DETAILS

June 24, 2009 - Submitted by Tom Wood - LeRoy 2nd Asst. Chief
On Tuesday June 23, 2009 at 0745 hrs Le Roy Fire Department responded to a MVA with unknown type injuries. Le Roy Police Department was first on scene and reported a three vehicle crash with serious injures with entrapment. 703 placed Mercy Flight on an air standby and requested for one engine from Bergen Fire Dept to assist with extrication. Medic 47 arrived and evaluated the drivers of the two cars and determined that both were deceased. ALS and Mercy Flights were canceled. State Police conducted an investigation. Le Roy units provide traffic control while Route 19 was shut down and extrication of the two drivers. Bergen Fire was sent to Le Roy Fire Hall and filled in. Route 19 was reopened at 1300hrs. Pictures of this incident where taken but at this time are being withheld by choice of our Department, we may post them at a later date.

June 22, 2009 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Monday June 22nd. the City of Batavia was dispatched for a possible structure fire at 10 Woodcrest Dr. in the City of Batavia. Engine 12 went on location and reported Smoke from the chimney and garage area of the home and requested the1st and 3rd platoons to the scene. An aggressive attack held the fire damage to the basement area of the home. PHOTOS

June 21, 2009 - Submitted by Tim Yaeger
Here is a link to some PSA's and VIDEOS on Recruitment. LINK

June 21, 2009 - Submitted by Karen Bridge - Mercy Flight Event Coordinator
Mercy Flight Western NY will be raffling off a Triumph Motorcycle and selling Candy Bars by Oliver. RAFFLE OLIVERS

June 21, 2009 - Submitted by Tim Yaeger
NY State Fire Investigators Golf Tournament to be held August 7th. LETTER FLYER

June 21, 2009 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Saturday June 13th the Bergen Fire Department held training on there new Quint 26. The Quint is a Pierce Impel 2000GPM Pump with a 75'
Aluminum Ladder. This is the first aerial device in the department history. PHOTOS

June 21, 2009 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
Bergen Fire Department has taken delivery of a new command vehicle and Quint. The Quint is a 2008 Pierce Impel with a 2000 GPM pump and a 75' ladder. PHOTOS

June 21, 2009 - Submitted by Josh Pfendler
LeRoy Brush 68 has been placed into full service. The 4x4 Ford F-450 is powered by a 5.8L Triton V10. It has a complete package of LED warning lights and built in traffic arrow. It carries 300 gallons water and 10 gallons of foam. The pump is a CET 250gpm Honda powered skid mount.

Additional equipment includes a removable generator, stokes basket, traffic control devices and signs. It also includes a wide range of forestry hand tools and scene lighting. Gold leaf decals with reflective chevron striping. Anyone interested in more information should contact us, visit www.leroyfiredistrict.com PHOTOS

June 17, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Sorry for the delay in getting things posted. I was away on business travel for the last nine days. I will start getting items posted starting Thursday (6/18), Ralf...

May 31, 2009 - Submitted by Rob Emerson
As part of Obama’s recession recovery program FEMA is giving out $210Mil worth of grants for both new firehouse construction and renovation of existing firehouses. The deadline to apply for the grant is July 10, 2009. LINK

May 30, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Batavia City Council is trying to save some money by replacing most of the Paid Firefighters with Volunteers DAILY NEWS

May 30, 2009 - Submitted by John Spaulding
Reports of a car on fire sent firefighters to 4 West Avenue in LeRoy this evening. First arriving Chief Tom Wood reported smoke issuing from a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GT.

The tow truck operator was preparing to tow the car from recycling, and heard a loud "pop". The driver said the he was familiar with the "sound of a GM fire". He attempted to extinguish the fire but was unable to open the hood.

Engine 63 arrived and stretched an attack line and a back up line and had the fire under control in less than ten minutes. Assistant Chief Bill Wood said there "are tons of concerns" when responding to this occupancy. There are "hundreds of cars parked next to each other, along with difficult access after hours". PHOTOS

May 26, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster, Photo provided by John Spaulding
Here is a picture of a Tractor vs Car MVA on Main Street, Batavia. I don't have any details other than a couple of people were transported to the hospital in stable condition. PHOTO

May 26, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Elba responded for the Ammonia leak earlier.1 I don't have any details but I will link the story. Copyrighted Photos provided by Nicholas Rich/Wintergreen News. DAILY NEWS PHOTOS

May 25, 2009 - Submitted by Garrett Dean
The Bergen Fire Explorers are having the 3rd annual Explorer Weekend on July 25th and 26th. Anyone interested please see the attached forms or if you would like to see a video of some of the events go to www.bergenfire.com and click on explorers. Any questions please contact Garrett Dean at 585-727-4824.

May 25, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Can someone tell me which department has this picture on their truck. I took this picture during the Pembroke burn drill on the 17th but forgot which truck it was on. I would like to use it on the three firewires to replace the top right picture but I wanted to get permission first. Thanks.

May 22, 2009 - Submitted by Tim Yaeger - GM1
The Genesee County Ambulance Task Force has advertised and received four requests for proposals for ambulance service in Genesee County. DETAILS

May 22, 2009 - Submitted by Tim Yaeger - GM1
CDL Legislation Signed: This removes the requirement of CDL's for firefighter's and law enforcement. Please share with your personnel and officer's. CDL BILL

May 22, 2009 - Submitted by John Spaulding
On May 21st, the LeRoy Fire District was dispatched at just after midnight this morning for house fire. First arriving chiefs and law enforcement officers found heavy fire from the A side of the two story, with everyone out of the structure. Cries to save the house could be heard down the dark street from the distressed homeowner over the crackling of the fire and the chatter on the radios. Engine 63 arrived and stretched two attack lines while Quint 65 laddered the building and began ventilation efforts. These efforts resulted in a quick knockdown and contained the fire to the front of the dwelling, although heavy smoke conditions were evident throughout the structure. PHOTOS

A FAST team was summoned from the Town of Batavia, while mutual aid was requested from Pavilion, Caledonia, and Bergen. The Stafford F.D. filled in at LFD. One firefighter was treated and transported for minor injuries to UMMC by Batavia Paramedics. Three civilians were transported by LeRoy Paramedics to Strong Memorial, one of them with second and third degree burns sustained while attempting to retrieve possessions from inside the dwelling.

The Genesee County Emergency Management Office and the Genesee County Sheriff's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

May 21, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster (Ralf)
Sorry about the previous article error. It was correct at one point but somehow reverted to what was a copy/pasted.

May 17, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster (Ralf)
Early this morning, Pembroke and Indian Falls Fire Department conducted a live burn on a house they had used for training earlier. Area departments that assisted were from Indian Falls, Corfu, East Pembroke, Darien, Alabama, Akron and Newstead. In all, 56 personnel were used. I would like to thank Chief Ed Mileham for inviting me to the burn. PHOTOS

May 13, 2009 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Saturday May 9th. the Bethany Fire Department conducted a Search and Rescue Drill at the Genesee County Park in the Town of Bethany. Two search teams were assembled to cover sections of the park to try and locate two individuals that were missing. Agency's that were assisting Bethany were Genesee County Emergency Management, Pavilion, Alexander, Stafford and Wyoming Fire Departments. PHOTOS

May 13, 2009 - Submitted by Brockport FD PIO - Chris Martin
The Brockport Fire Department has released the April 2009 Call Report. Also, they have a nice writeup regarding the survivor of the plane crash from last June on White Road. CALL REPORT