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This page was last updated on Sunday, May 04, 2008 at 11:00 AM

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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

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