March 06, 2010 - Submitted by Chief Bob Wilson
The South Byron Volunteer Fire Co. has a surplus gurney free to any fire dept or rescue squad. Contact Chief Bob Wilson at (585) 409-5990

February 27, 2010 - Submitted by Joshua Pfendler
The LeRoy Fire Department held Volunteer Days at the station February 20th and 21st. This was done in connection with the Disney Give a Day Get a Day program. Volunteers from the area started the day learning about the Department and were given a detailed tour of the apparatus. They were then split into teams to work on various tasks at the station. The tasks included washing and waxing trucks, cleaning gear and hose, constructing training props and much more. We received a lot of positive feedback from the program and got a ton of work done. Everyone who completed will receive one free ticket to any Disney Theme Park during the 2010 season. PHOTOS

Additional days are scheduled for the public on March 6th and 27th.

February 27, 2010 - Submitted by Barbara Hendershott - Alabama FD
Alabama Volunteer Fire Dept is hosting their annual Chicken BBQ on March 21st at the Alabama Recreation Hall on Judge Road. Serving at Noon. Contact Barbara E Hendershott at 948-9274 or behendershott@yahoo.com

February 24, 2010 - Submitted by Bill Boyd (LAFIRELINE.NET)
There will be a Benefit Spaghetti Dinner for Howard Ayers to offset his medical expenses. DETAILS

February 22, 2010 - Submitted by Brenda Swiatowy - Pembroke Fire Co.
It is that time again this year that the Pembroke Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 10am. Attached you will find a flyer that you can post or pass along to anyone that may be interested. Because of your support last year, we are looking forward to making this the biggest Easter Egg Hunt yet. FLYER

Easter plants will be available on the day of the Easter Egg Hunt (first come first serve) or you may pre-order by calling Gert at (585)599-3583 or just reply back to this email.

February 17, 2010 - Submitted by Chief Bob Wilson - South Byron Fire Co.
The South Byron Fire Co. Will Be hosting the following training; April 19th at 7pm RG&E training and on May 17th at 6:30pm Mercy Flight training. Please contact Chief Wilson 585-409-5990 or 585-548-2611if planning on attending for numbers purpose.

February 13, 2010 - Submitted by Chief Bob Wilson - South Byron Fire Co.
The South Byron Volunteer Fire Company has for sale their Bingo Equipment which includes a computerized Bingo Console, three display boards plus misc. Equipment. For more information please Contact Chief Bob Wilson 585-409-5990. PHOTOS

February 7, 2010 - Submitted by Ken Keirn - Morton Asst Chief
The Morton Fire Department has a light bar for sale.  PRICE REDUCED  INFO

February 7, 2010 - Submitted by Webmaster
Several departments from Genesee, Orleans and Monroe Counties were called in to assist Byron with a structure fire at 6137 Merrill Road. With temperatures in the mid teens, wind and lack of hydrants in the area, firefighters were faced with a challenge. PHOTOS

February 4, 2010 - Submitted by Ron Hunt - Town of Batavia FD.
The Town of Batavia Fire Department has a 1989 brush truck for sale. DETAILS

January 29, 2009 - Submitted by Tim Yaeger - GCEMO
The Victor Fire Department will be hosting a two day grant writing seminar taught by Kurt Bradley of Homeland Defense Grants on February 6th and 7th, 2010. FLYER For additional information or to register go to www.hdgrants.com or follow the link below:

http://www.hdgrants.com/courses/2009courses/Grants-Writing-Best-Practices-Training.htm

January 28, 2009 - Submitted by Tim Yaeger - GCEMO
SAVE THE DATE - The 2nd Annual Norm Koch Golf Tournament will be held on June 19th 2010. FLYER

January 27, 2010 - Submitted by Jay Lynch (Photos and audio)
On Tuesday, January 26th., Bethany Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire at 5823 East Bethany Le Roy Rd in the Town of Bethany. First arriving fire units encountered heavy smoke and flames from the back of the house with two exposures in close proximity.
Departments assisting Bethany were Alexander, Pavilion, Le Roy, Stafford, City of Batavia, Town of Batavia, Bergen, Wyoming, Genesee County Emergency Management and Genesee County Sheriff Department. PHOTOS

January 22, 2010 - Submitted by Ken Keirn - Morton Asst Chief
The Morton Fire Department has a light bar for sale. INFO

January 21, 2010 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Sunday January 17, Pavilion Fire Department was dispatched for a possible house fire at 11072 Route 19 in the Town of Pavilion. First arriving fire units encountered smoke from the structure and requested a second alarm. An aggressive fire attack was able to keep the damage to the Washer Dryer area of the home. Departments assisting Pavilion were Bethany, Stafford, Le Roy, Alexander, Town of Batavia, Leicester, York, Perry, Perry Center, Wyoming, Genesee County Emergency Management and Genesee County Sheriff Department. PHOTOS

January 09, 2010 - Submitted by Ben Flansburg
Barre Fire Company (Orleans County) has a pumper for sale. Questions or interest for the truck please contact Chief Tom Bentley at 585-350-8352. FLYER

January 04, 2010 - Submitted by Jay Lynch, Photos by Jay Lynch & Ralf Kurzowski
On Saturday January 2nd, Bethany Fire Department, Under the direction of Chief Jeff Wolak conducted interior fire training using the old structure at 9417 Bethany Center Rd in the Town of Bethany. The structure has been used on several occasions by area fire departments for training in all aspects of firefighting. At the conclusion of today's interior training the home was used in a live burn exercise. The temperature on the fire ground at the time of the drill was 8 very cold degrees. Departments participating in the days training were Bethany, Alexander, Pavilion, Stafford, Town of Batavia and Genesee County Emergency Management. PHOTOS

December 22, 2009 - Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Saturday December 19th., Bethany and Pavilion firefighters spent the afternoon conducting Ventilation and Ladder handling training. The old structure on Bethany Center Rd in the Town of Bethany has been used by several departments in the passed weeks and has given the firefighters the opportunity to train in a controlled and safe environment. PHOTOS

December 22, 2009 - Submitted by Bill Streicher
The North Java FD (Wyoming Cnty) has two 1995 Pumpers for sale. DETAILS

December 15, 2009 - Submitted by Chief Robert Wilson - South Byron FD
The South Byron Volunteer Fire Co. has taken receipt of a 2009 Crimson pumper/tanker from West Field Sales & service. It has a 5 man cab with 4 SCBA seats, 1250 GPM pump and 2750 Gallons of water, a 3,000 gallon Porta-Pond, rear dump, and will carry 1,000 feet of large diameter hose. It has 2 pre-connected cross lays, an 1¾" the other will be 2½". The pump is also plumbed with a rear suction and a large diameter discharge. PHOTO

December 15, 2009 - Submitted by Chief Robert Wilson - South Byron FD
The South Byron Vol. Fire Co. is selling a 1984 Ford Tanker, 2000 gal water, 500 gpm Hale pump, 2 cross lays 1 pre-connected, 4” jet dump, 225 hp diesel engine, stainless steel elliptical tank. Asking $21,000 contact Chief Robert Wilson 585-548-2611. PHOTO

December 15, 2009 - Submitted by Tim Yaeger - GCEMO
Past Chief William Dugan Funeral Arrangements DETAILS

December 14, 2009 - Submitted by Bruce Ross - Indian Falls Fire Dept.
The Pembroke Fire District took delivery of a new truck on Monday, December 8th. The new truck is 2009 pumper tanker on a Peterbuilt chassis with a 2,100 gallon tank capacity along with 60 gallons of on board in tank foam and 1250 GPM pump. The truck will carry a number of tools including 6 SCBA, 8 extra bottles, 48 feet in ground ladders, various hand tools, hard suction, and a 4,000 gallon port a pond. This new apparatus replaces our old well outdated 1978 International Tanker that held only 1,800 gallons of water, and did not have the ability to carried any other equipment. The truck was built by Rosenbauer at there South Dakota facility and sold through Empire Emergency Apparatus out of Niagara Falls. The truck will be stationed at the Indian Falls Fire Station and is numbered Engine 82. PHOTOS

November 26, 2009 - Submitted by Carl Bourke - WNYEVS
Western New York Emergency Vehicle Solutions is pleased to announce they are open for business to install Emergency Vehicle Lighting and Warning Equipment. DETAILS

November 25, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving Day.

November 25, 2009 - Submitted by Allan Smith - Hamlin Fire Dept.
The Hamlin Fire District has a Low Power TNT Tool for sale. DETAILS