November 18, 2007 - Submitted by
Webmaster REMINDER
The Fire Advisory Board and County Chiefs meeting will be held at
COVA Base on November 19th at 7:00PM.
November 17, 2007 - Submitted by
Pat Eick of EMO
EMT- Original and Refresher, will begin end of January if there is
enough interest, based on advanced sign-up.
CFR – REFRESHER ONLY, at East Shelby beginning in March 2008.
Sign up at EMO for all classes.
November 11, 2007 - Source - RNEWS
Two Medina teens operating ATVs collided Sunday afternoon in
Orleans County. It happened on Telegraph Road in the Town of Ridgeway. Nicholas
Newman, 16, crashed into the back of an ATV operated by Aaron Radka, 17. Radka
rolled several times in his ATV and was thrown from the vehicle. He was taken to
Medina Hospital with chest and neck injuries where his is in guarded condition.
Newman veered off the road into a guard rail and was also ejected. He was
airlifted to Strong Hospital with head, neck, chest, and back injuries. The
crash is still under investigation.
November 11, 2007 - Submitted by
Holley Fire Chief Roland Nenni III
The Holley Fire Department would like to invite your Department to
participate in our annual Holiday Parade on Saturday December 1, 2007.
DETAILS
November 10, 2007 - Submitted by
Jerry Clement
Here are some pictures and story from Hamlin Burn detail Saturday
morning.
PHOTOS
November 10, 2007 - Source - 13WHAM
(Murray, N.Y.) - A pregnant woman was not seriously injured after
she jumped from a moving vehicle during a police pursuit. Police attempted to
stop Ashley Sizemore, 23, of Rochester, after she was observed to be driving
erratically on Route 31 near Fancher Road in the town of Murray around 2:30
Saturday morning. When police tried to stop her, she drove off. Police followed
her until she jumped from the moving vehicle around the 14400 block of Ridge
Road in Gaines. Sizemore was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital where she
was treated for an ankle injury. She is facing charges of aggravated unlicensed
operation of a motor vehicle, traffic and vehicle charges, and other charges
pending a blood test. Sizemore is five months pregnant, but it does not appear
there was any harm to her unborn child.
November 08, 2007 - Submitted by
Albion Fire Chief Eric Bradshaw
On Tuesday November 6, 2007 at approximately 2:00PM the Albion
Fire Department was dispatched for a reported structure fire at 3727 Clarendon
Road. The call originally came in as a burglar alarm, and Sheriff Deputies
arriving on scene discovered a fire in the attached two car garage of the single
story single family dwelling. The Albion Fire Department arrived and quickly
extinguished a fire confined to the back wall of the garage. The Barre Fire
Department was automatically dispatched and responded with a pumper. COVA
provided EMS coverage at the scene. The Holley Fire Department was dispatched
for a FAST team, but while enroute was diverted to the Albion Fire Station for a
fill in. The fire is under investigation by the Orleans County Fire
Investigation Unit. The heat from the fire melted the key pad for the burglar
alarm, activating the system.
November 08, 2007 - Submitted by
Albion Fire Chief Eric Bradshaw
On Wednesday October 31, 2007 the Albion Fire Department was
dispatched to a reported structure fire at 118 Day Street. The Barre Fire
Department was dispatched with one pumper under an automatic mutual aid
agreement. First arriving units found a two story single family home with heavy
fire in the rear of the structure. The home was determined to be vacant and
under reconstruction, and the decision was made to initiate an exterior attack.
Strong westerly winds hampered the fire suppression activities, and worked to
drive the fire into the structure. Once the bulk of the fire in the rear of the
structure was darkened down, crews entered the front door to continue to
extinguish the fire. The FAST team from Medina Fire Department was requested
early on. COVA responded to provide EMS coverage at the scene. The Carlton Fire
Department provided a fill in, but was eventually moved up to the scene to
assist with overhaul. The Hulberton Fire Company was then requested to fill in
at the Albion Station. All crews were back in quarters at 4:10AM. The fire is
under investigation by the Albion Fire Department, Albion Police Department,
Orleans County Fire Investigators and the New York State Office of Fire
Prevention and Control.
November 05, 2007 - Source - 13WHAM
(Parma, N.Y.) - An off duty firefighter drinking coffee at his
kitchen table heard a loud noise and looked up to find a car teetering on the
edge of his swimming pool. ”It was literally airborne!" Scott Owen said. The car
traveled 1,000 feet across a field and exploded through a two-foot-thick brick
wall. The Cadillac stopped at the pool's edge perched like a see saw with its
front bumper under water. While Owen’s fiancé called 911, he pulled himself out
of the moment to remember his firefighter training. "The car was still running,”
Owen said. “I was worried about it continuing on into the pool…
I broke the back window because the car was locked then shut the car off and put
it in park." By the time police arrived lt. Owen was already performing CPR.
James Silloway, 72, had suffered an apparent heart attack while driving.
Late Monday his son stopped by to learn more. "We did everything we could for
him. I'm real sorry," Owen said to Silloway’s son. Lt. Owen learned what he
suspected. The driver didn't make it. “My condolences go out to his family. I've
seen a lot of people lost and it’s not easy," Owen said. Silloway who has run a
family business in Parma, was taken to Park Ridge Hospital where he was
pronounced dead.
November 04, 2007 - Submitted by
Dep. Chief Jon DeYoung
November 2, 2007 at approx. 2120 The Clarendon Fire Co. was
dispatched for a one car motor vehicle accident with a vehicle into the trees on
Powerline Rd. between Fancher Rd and Hindsburg Rd. Clarendon 2 called on
location confirming the dispatch information, the driver had escaped the vehicle
and left the scene to seek help at a nearby residence. He was taken to Strong
with what appeared to be serious but not life threatening injuries. Assistance
was provided by Monroe ALS, Orleans County Sheriffs and Glenside.
PHOTOS
November 02, 2007 - Submitted by
Robert Emerson
Holley Fire Department, Holley Ambulance, and Monroe ALS were
dispatched around 5:30am this morning (11/2/07) for a two car MVA on Route 104
between Hurd Rd. and County line Rd. Holley 3 arrived on scene to find a two car
MVA head on with a vehicle smoking and airbag deployment. Unfortunately, one
person died in the accident. The second victim was taken to Strong hospital with
serious injuries. Extrication was required, and Brockport FD was dispatched for
a manpower squad to assist. All units were back in quarters shortly before
8:30am.
D&C
WHEC
October 23, 2007 - Submitted by
Webmaster
The F-H-M Fire Company will be having their annual
Turkey Party on Nov 4th from 12 - Til,
DETAILS
October 22, 2007 - Submitted by
Steve McAvoy
Here is a link to story and photos of Shelby's Rollover MVA and
subsequent car into house.
SHELBY
October 22, 2007 - Submitted by
Anonymous
Check out this 7 minute video that was sent to me of an individual that
creates paintings an unusual way. I normally don't pass stuff on but found this
interesting. Feel free to pass this link on to others.
LINK
October 21, 2007 - Submitted by
Webmaster
Early this morning,
Carlton Fire and COVA responded for the initial report of a car
into the house. Units arrived to find a car into a garage. The garage appeared
to have sustained
minor damage.
PHOTOS
October 19, 2007 - Submitted by
Jerry Clement
The Kendall Fire Department was dispatched by Orleans County
Fire Control, to a barn fire at the intersection of Center Road and Car Road on
October 19, 2007 at approximately 12:30 AM. Responding on the initial alarm were
two pumpers, a tanker and a rescue from Kendall and a mutual assistance pumper
and rescue from Morton and a rescue from Holley. Kendall 1 arrived on the scene,
declared a working barn fire, and requested Morton to send a tanker, rather than
a pumper, and augmented the response with requests for a tanker and a pumper
from Hulberton and a tanker and a pumper from Carlton. Hamlin was requested by
2C11 to fill-in Morton for district coverage.
Kendall’s first due engine dropped a line at the intersection and proceeded
down Center Road to the farm house being seriously threatened by heavy fire
brand activity. Two lines were stretched to this exposure eliminating the threat
of a second structure involvement. Kendall’s tanker supplied the first due
pumper and set up a dump tank to begin tanker operations. Kendall’s second
pumper proceeded past the scene and set-up at a hydrant on the Carr Road to
begin tanker fill operations.
A pumper from Carlton staged north of the scene to monitor fire brand
activity in that area. Once the farm house exposure was controlled, a line was
stretched to the Hulberton pumper that had located closer to the barn, and two
lines were used to begin wetting down the original fire structure. The four
tankers shuttling water were able to maintain a constant water supply for the
balance of the operation. The large barn collapsed into a smoldering heap at
about the 40 minute point of the incident.
PHOTOS
October 16, 2007 - Submitted by
HPFD Commissioner John Lemcke
The Hilton Parma Fire District is accepting bids for their
Brush/Grass Fire Truck.
DETAILS
October 15, 2007 -
Student requesting help
My name is Vanessa and I am an RIT film student. I am looking to
shoot a small house or shack on fire for a film, and, instead of adding 3D
effects, I am trying to film the real thing. The safest way to do this, I
figure, would be to film a controlled burn. If you know of any that might be
taking place before December, would you let me know? Or, if you knew of a better
way for me to get the word out, any assistance would be appreciated.
Contact her at
cine128@yahoo.com
October 14, 2007 - Submitted by Jerry
Clement
The Morton Fire Department was dispatched, at the request of 2C11,
to assist the Kendall Fire Department with a yacht, with four people on board,
that had grounded on Lake Ontario near the Bald Eagle Marina on October 13,
2007, at about 5:30 PM. The boat was entering the marina when it lost power and
was swept by waves and wind onto the shore just east of the Marina. The family
and personnel belongings were brought ashore and the boat was secured with
additional lines and with a second anchor out into the lake. The incident
completed at about 7:00 PM.
PHOTOS
October 13, 2007 - Submitted by Jay
Lynch
More photos from Medina's 175th.
PHOTOS
October 13, 2007 - Submitted by
Eric Bradshaw
The Albion Fire Department will hold its annual open house
Saturday October 27th from 10AM - 2PM. All are invited to stop by the station
located at 108 North Platt Street. There will be firefighters on hand to explain
the equipment and to answer questions. Fire prevention materials will be
available.
October 13, 2007 - Submitted by
Jason Watts
Shelby Vol. Fire Co, Inc, Household Raffle
Sat. November 10th, 2007 5pm til 9pm
$20.00 Donation includes Free refreshments and food
to ticket holder. Ticket admits one.
For more information contact Randy Fuller at 798-5037 or
any Shelby Member.
Early Bird drawing: November 6th-$100.00 CASH!
October 13, 2007 - Submitted by
Larry Lonigan
On Friday, October 12th, the Lyndonville Fire Company hosted
approximately 60 First Graders from Lyndonville Elementary School for the
school's annual fire prevention visit. The three classes of children visited to
learn about fire safety and prevention, how to call 9-1-1, the role of
firefighters/EMT's in the community and the equipment firefighters use to
respond to the various emergencies the fire department encounters.
The children visited three different learning stations designed to give them
a hands-on experience alongside real firefighters. The most popular learning
station allowed the students to flow water through a 1 ¾” hand line and put out
a pretend house fire. At another learning station, one student was coached to
actually call the Orleans County Sheriff Dispatch center to “report” a fire.
While it was clear that this was a guided training exercise (and Dispatch had of
course agreed ahead of time), it gave the children some experience with the
process, and to see and hear how firefighters respond and gear-up for an
interior search and rescue.
At the conclusion of the event, the children were each given a sack filled
with a coloring book, a box of crayons, a pencil, a junior firefighter badge and
a sweet treat. All of the items promoted and reinforced fire prevention and fire
safety.
Thanks to the members of the Lyndonville Fire Company who were able to
attend, and to OCSD dispatcher Mike Draper for his cooperation and
professionalism in receiving and dispatching the children’s "call." Thanks also
to LCS First Grade teachers, Mrs. Strong, Mrs. Nice and Mrs. Muscato for
bringing their courteous and obviously well-prepared students to this important
community education event.
October 10, 2007 - Submitted by
Dennis Hunt
PHOTOS
ADDED
On Monday October 8th at 0851 hours, the Albion Fire Department
was dispatched to 2694 Lattin Road for reported wires down. Upon arrival, AFD
units found a bush hog had clipped a power pole, snapping the pole and having
live wires fall onto the mowing unit. The operator of the bush hog remained in
the tractor until instructed by National Grid personnel to exit. AFD provided
scene safety and traffic control. AFD units returned to service at 0947 hours.
PHOTOS
October 10, 2007 - Submitted by
Jerry Clement
PHOTOS
ADDED
Just before midnight, on October 8th, 2007, the Morton Fire
Department was dispatched to a reported silo fire, near propane tanks, on Redman
Road, Monroe County. A pumper from Hamlin and a rescue (RIT Team) from Holley
also responded as mutual assistance companies.
2C11 reported a working fire, requested channel 4 to be secured and requested
Hilton’s Quint to the scene and a pumper from Kendall to fill-in at the Morton
Fire Station. First due engines from Morton and Hamlin were directed to lay-in
with large diameter hose and a hand line from these two rigs achieved initial
suppression of visible flames. Quint 260 arrived on the scene and placed a
ladder stream directly into the dryer, from the top, to complete initial knock
down. The fire was deeply seated within the stored corn however, and it was
determined that the corn would need to be removed from the dryer. It was
necessary to cut and open the silo when the normal discharge port failed to
open. The slow process of removing the corn was undertaken and Hamlin and Holley
were released from the scene.
Using thermal imaging cameras, it was recognized that there was considerable
heat within the silo and a line was used to cool the sides, and the ladder pipe
was utilized to continue to water down the contents, as the corn was removed.
Operations continued well into the next morning.
PHOTOS
October 07, 2007 - Submitted by
Matthew Jackson
The Medina FD held an open house, parade, muster and chicken BBQ
to celebrate 175 years. The days events started with a parade. The apparatus in
the parade came from Rochester, Harris Hill, Wendelville, Middleport, Akron,
Ogden Parma, Darien, East Shelby, Attica, Millgrove, and Medina. I apologize for
anyone or any FD that I may have missed. We also had a chicken BBQ that went
over extremely well. The American Red Cross had a table set up full of fire
safety information. Firehouse tours were available for anyone interested. There
were also activities on hand for children including, a large FD Dalmatian bounce
house, the Akron Fire Departments "Fire Safety House" and 2 house fire
simulators in which kids could use an attack line to knock down the flames. All
in all, today's event were fun for all that attended. The Medina Fire Department
would like to say Thank You to everyone who brought fire trucks and activities
and helped make this day a success. We would also like to thank everyone that
supports the Fire Department.
PHOTOS
October 03, 2007 - Submitted by
Jeff Elsenheimer
Medina Fire Department 175th Anniversary Ball.
DETAILS
October 01, 2007 - Submitted by
WebMaster
More Blue lights for sale.
DETAILS
September 28, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
FASNY, the FASNY EMS Committee, The Center for Development of Human
Studies And the NYS Office of Children and Family Services Presents “Mandated
Reporter: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment”
DETAILS
September 27, 2007
- Submitted by Sue Behrend
COVA is looking for experienced Intermediates and Paramedics. Per Diem
Positions. Salary to be determined by experience. Please contact Sue at any of
the following:
Central Orleans Volunteer Ambulance, Inc.
Office: 585-589-4163
Cell: 585-409-1404
Fax: 585-589-0263
E-mail: sbehrend@covaems.com
E-mail: sparky659@aol.com
September 27, 2007
- Submitted by Dennis Hunt
On Thursday, September 27th, 2007 at 1752 hrs., the Albion Fire
Department was dispatched to Routes 104 & 279 for a reported 2 car motor vehicle
accident with possible entrapment. Upon arrival of first units, all victims were
out of their vehicles. AFD Fire Police controlled traffic as AFD and COVA
ambulance medics attended to four victims. Medina FD ambulance (61) was
requested as second ambulance to the scene and transported 1 adult male patient
to Medina hospital. COVA 62 transported 1 adult female and 2 children to
Lakeside hospital in Brockport. AFD personnel applied speedy dry to leaking
fluids and assisted with general clean up of the scene. Albion Deputy Chief D.
Szklany was Incident Commander. All AFD equipment and personnel were cleared
from the scene and back in service at 1906 hrs.
PHOTOS
September 19, 2007
- Submitted by Jerry Clement
The Morton Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at
about midnight on the evening of the 21st of September, 2007. 2C11 reported a
working fire on the County Line Road. A Kendall tanker and a Holley rescue were
also dispatched on the initial alarm.
The fire appeared to have started in a mobile home that was situated between
an occupied house and a barn, both very near close to the original fire building
and both quickly also on fire. 2C11 requested two pumpers from Hamlin and
additional rescues with manpower from Brockport and Kendall, along with a
Kendall pumper to fill tankers approximately a mile from the scene. After an
initial interior attack was attempted, it was determined that operations would
shift to a defensive mode and a ladder was requested from Brockport to the
scene.
This particular area has no hydrants and tankers responded from Hulberton,
Hamlin, Walker, Carlton and Clarendon, along with the Kendall and Morton units
dispatched on the initial alarm. Following initial firefighting operations, and
at least one incident of no available water, a constant water supply was secured
which later supported both ground and ladder operations.
PHOTOS
September 19, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
FHM Responded for an MVA with report of poles and wires down. First
arriving officer found a 1 car MVA that took two poles down and primaries across
the road. Both the driver and passenger were transported with non-life
threatening injuries.
PHOTOS
September 17, 2007
- Submitted by Sue Behrend
COVA is going to have a CFR Refresher Class starting in late January
2008. REFRESHER ONLY >>
Testing out in March or April 2008. Will have more definite dates shortly.
If we have enough people that need an EMT Original or
Refresher class, we can have one late winter or early spring as well.
September 17, 2007
- Submitted by Ryan Woolston
Carlton had a few significant calls on the weekend of Sept. 8th and 9th
sorry it took so long to get the stories to you.
The first call was Friday morning at a round 4:50am Dispatch came out
for a reported barn fire. Carlton responded with a pumper and the new brush
truck and put out some farm equipment that was ablaze along with the field to
the north that was starting to catch fire. Albion had the bulk of the fire and
knocked that down pretty quick.
D&C
The second call was Friday afternoon at around 4:15 for the reported
brush fire. Carlton 4, 5 and 67 were one scene within a couple of minutes. At
that time the fire was relatively small and contained. After a few minutes of
fighting the fire in 90+ degree weather the wind started picking up and started
blowing the fire east. Carlton 4 was incident command and at this point called
mutual aid from Albion, Kendall, and Barre. After the mutual aid companies
arrived it didn’t take long to contain and extinguish the fire.
The third call was 5:50am on Saturday morning for the reported house
fire on Station drive just off route 98 in Carlton station. Automatic mutual aid
from Albion was received and Lyndonville stood by at Carlton station 1. Also
Holley’s FAST time was called in. Carlton 3 was the first on scene and declared
a working structure fire. Due to the progress of the fire the first due engine
established a water supply and a defensive attack was established. It didn’t
take long to get the fire under control but Carlton stood by on scene to assist
the fire investigators.
On behalf of the Carlton Fire company I would like to Thank all of the
departments who assisted us that weekend.
September 17, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
This evening, the FHM Fire Co. responded for the single car rollover MVA
on Rt. 31 and Fancher Roads.
PHOTOS
September 17, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
Early Sunday morning, the FHM Fire Co. responded for the single car
rollover MVA on Rt. 31 and Fancher Roads.
PHOTOS
September 14, 2007
- Submitted by Ronda McAvoy
This article was published in the Medina Journal on Monday September
10th.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE BODES WELL WITH RESIDENT
On August 29 I was present for an amazing response to a serious automobile
accident in West Shelby. In a matter of minutes, emergency responders from
Shelby, Medina and the Sheriff's Department were at the scene. Like a well oiled
machine, these men and women quickly assessed the situation and worked together
to tend to the medical needs of those involved. I am in awe of the professional,
compassionate care they provided. Together they initiated emergency care until
the victims could safely be transferred by ambulance or Mercy Flight for further
medical treatment. There are those of us that may have taken for granted the
excellent emergency response teams we are so fortunate to have in Orleans
County. Many of these men and women are volunteers donating their time and
energy to serve our community. I will never forget the extraordinary response I
witnessed that day and will be forever grateful to live in an area that has such
dedicated emergency responders. To those of you on the scene, thank you for your
patience with me! I was the lady in your way. Marcia J.
Cook, Salt Works Road, Middleport
September 07, 2007
- Submitted by Jerry Clement
At approximately 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 1, 2007, the Kendall Fire
Department was dispatched to a reported fire in a house at Lakeland Beach. All
equipment responded along with a request for the Morton Fire Department to
respond with a pumper and a rescue and for the Holley Fire Department to respond
with a FAST Team.
PHOTOS
Kendall Car 1 was quickly on the scene and, following size-up, cancelled the
Holley assignment and held the Morton response to one rescue for the use of an
imaging camera. All Kendall apparatus responded and a hand line was deployed to
the door of the structure but held there due to the lack of fire found. The
partition wall was opened and a small burned area was discovered that was
controlled with a water can from the pumper. Propane was shut down to the
structure and the scene was turned over to the building inspector and fire
investigators.
September 04, 2007
- Submitted by Jerry Clement
At approximately 5:00 PM on Sunday, September 2, 2007, a motorcycle
carrying a male driver and female rider (husband & wife) rounded a curve heading
east on Roosevelt Highway approaching Redman Road in the Town of Hamlin. At that
time an individual pulled into a driveway crossing the path of the motorcycle
causing both riders to be ejected and seriously injured. The driver of the auto,
who reported being blinded by the sun, was not injured.
Reports of the accident were quickly received by the ECD and the Morton Fire
Department, Hamlin Volunteer Ambulance and Monroe ALS were requested to respond
and Mercy Flight was put on stand-by. 2C11 arrived on the scene, assessed the
situation and took command, requesting the following additional support: Mercy
Flight to the scene, Hamlin Fire to the scene, additional ALS support, road
closure (Kendall & Hamlin Fire Police) and Kendall to fill-in Morton. Hamlin’s
Pumper 243 and Squad 2418, going into service from another near-by alarm, were
quickly on the scene as was Morton’s Rescue 218 and Pumper 215.
Patient care was undertaken by both companies, working side by side, as other
support personnel stretched lines for scene safety and for a Mercy Flight
landing which took place directly next to the accident location. After the
patients were stabilized, the male driver of the motorcycle was transported by
Brockport Ambulance and the female motorcycle passenger was transported by Mercy
Flight to Strong, both in serious condition.
PHOTOS
September 04, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
FHM responded for the two car crash on Ridge Road just East of Center
Road. Hulberton 2 on scene and requesting an Ambulance from Kendall. The driver
of the pickup truck was transported to the hospital and the two occupants of the
sedan signed off.
PHOTOS
September 01, 2007
- Submitted by Jason Watts
On August 29th Shelby Fire and Medina Ambulance were dispatched out for a
one car mva with entrapment/ejection. Upon arrival Shelby 3 reported one person
lying ejected and one person trapped under the car. Two Mercy flight helicopters
were called to the scene to transport both patients and a third passenger was
taken by Medina Ambulance to Medina Hospital.
PHOTOS
August 26, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures from the Tri County Chiefs Equipment Show.
PHOTOS
August 26, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
FHM was dispatched for the Car vs Motorcycle MVA with a man laying in the
road at Ridge Road & Hulberton Road. Early unit confirmed a man down. Mercy
Flight was started and eventually cancelled. Pt transported to Lakeside by
Holley 60. Monroe Medic 42 assisted.
PHOTOS
August 24, 2007
- Submitted by Terry Bentley - Barre Fire Co.
On Wednesday, August 22, 2007 shortly after midnight the Barre Fire Co
and COVA ambulance were called to a motorcycle vs. deer mva on Oak Orchard Road
(Old 98). Mercy Flight was called to the scene. The patient, an Orleans County
Dispatcher, was flown to Strong Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening
injuries. Medina ALS and Orleans County Sheriff's Department also assisted with
this call.
August 22, 2007
- Submitted by Bryan Zinkievich - Lt.
Just before 4pm on Wednesday the 22ND, East Shelby was dispatched to the
reported vehicle fire. Fire control received several calls reporting vehicle was
fully involved. East Shelby 6 arrived on scene with 30 to find a fully involved
engine compartment fire. The fire extended into the passenger compartment, but
was contained to the drivers side dash. Fire investigators were called and units
cleared after vehicle was removed.
August 22, 2007
- Submitted by Bryan Zinkievich - Lt.
East Shelby was dispatched for the reported barn fire on the East Shelby
Rd. between smith and Podunk Rd's, shortly after 1am Wednesday the 22ND. East
Shelby 6 arrived on scene with 30 with the fully involved shed fire. Crews
knocked down fire with 1'1/2 speed lay. Performed overhaul after the fire
investigators arrived on scene and units cleared.
August 22, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
Niagara County hosting Rail Safety for Emergency Responders.
DETAILS Also Other new Class info added.
August 21, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
I have consolidated ALL State, County, Fire and EMS TRAINING into one
page. Reason for this is to make it a one stop shopping for you and easier for
me to maintain.
August 18, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
Here is the information on the Tri County Chief's Show on August 25th.
Public is welcome to attend.
INFO
August 18, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
I have added another sponsor to the MAIN PAGE. They are from Emergency
Responder Reply System.
HOME
August 17, 2007
- Submitted by Jerry Weaver - Holley Vol. Amb.
The Holley volunteer ambulance now has a website
www.holleyambulance.com, please come and check us out
HVA 2.
August 14, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster UPDATED
Clarendon hosted the East Battalion Drill this evening. A vacant house
was used to cover four evolutions; Bail Out, Ventilation, Search & Rescue and
Re-Hab. Participants included Clarendon, Holley, Hulberton and Kendall. All
evolutions were conducted simultaneously in a rotation. I did not get photos as
I was a participant. Some photos were taken and will be forwarded to me and I
will have them posted as I get them. I thought it was a well planned drill.
Nice Job Clarendon!
PHOTOS
August 13, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures of the new Holley 40.
PHOTOS
August 12, 2007
- Submitted by Katie Touhey - UPDATED
Before and after pics of the old fertilizer building at the old Agway
(now Growmart) on August 11th. Companies included: Ridgeway, Lyndonville, Medina, Shelby, East
Shelby, Barre, Albion, Carlton, Clarendon, Kendall, Holley, Middleport,
Wolcottsville, Oakfield, Hartland, and Brockport. Many thanks to all the work
and knowledge that went on in the drill. We couldn't have done it without all
your help and cooperation.
LINK
PHOTOS
August 3, 2007
- Submitted by Ryan Woolston - (Carlton 5)
On Saturday July 28th at around 18:18, Carlton was dispatched for the reported
Boat on fire just east of Point Breeze on Lake Ontario. A Second call from
Albion 6 who was out on the Lake in his own vessel reporting smoke from the
engine compartment. Other boaters attempted help, and it was in tow to shore by
a private boat but needed to be cut free due to the heavy fire. Carlton 2
arrived at the black north and confirmed his report and established command.
Carlton Marine 11 (the new fireboat) responded and with a three man crew fought
the fire for around 15 minutes until they placed the fire out. After
extinguishing the blaze, Marine 11 towed the vessel into the channel and was meet
by the coast guard from the Genesee river and the Sheriff marine patrol. Due to
leaking fuel the boat was pulled out immediately. At 20:08 hours SRT was
requested to where the boat was towed to for a haz-mat incident for fuel and water
filling the hull of boat. DEC was notified and a spill clean-up company
responded about midnight.
July 29, 2007
- Submitted by Tim Irwin - (AFD)
On September 11, 2007, the American Legion post in Albion wants to hold a
Memorial Tribute to those fallen on this devastating day in our past. It will be
open to all Fire Departments in Orleans County, the program will start at
10:00am arrival at 9:00am. Dress uniform is required. Arrangements are being
made as to what apparatus is being brought due to limited space available. Any
questions please e-mail the Post Commander at
lmontell2002@yahoo.com .
July 29, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures from Western Convention & Parade in Churchville
PHOTOS
July 14, 2007
- Submitted by Rick Seaman (KFD)
For Pictures of Kendall's Carnival and parade use this link :
http://www.kendallfire.com/2007_Carnival_Photos.html
For Pictures of our Cruise In (132 autos) use this link :
http://www.kendallfire.com/2007_Cruise_In_Photos.html
Or go to
www.kendallfire.com and click on photos.
July 14, 2007
- Submitted by Mike Robb (FHM)
Here are some pictures from East Battalion Drill in Hulberton on July 10,
2007. Holley and Clarendon also participated.
PHOTOS
July 10, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures from Barre's hay fire from July 8.
PHOTOS
July 10, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures from Lyndonville's July 4th Parade.
PHOTOS
July 06, 2007
- Submitted by Jerry Clement
Neighbors reported a house on fire in the early morning hours of Friday,
July 6th, at the intersection of West Fork Lake Road and the Church Road in the
Hamlin Fire District. The house was vacant, windowless and recently used by the
fire department for training. The structure, and near-by, small barn, were
scheduled for an up-coming, live burn exercise.
2C14 was first due and reported a working fire with flames showing all
through the first floor. The Morton Fire Department responded per mutual
assistance agreements, Hilton was requested to send a FAST team and Walker was
requested to fill-in for Hamlin. The Hamlin Volunteer Ambulance responded and
set-up a medical and rehab sector. The Chief declared the fire operations to be
defensive and at no time did a firefighter enter the structure.
Engine 243 took a hydrant directly across from the building and two heavy
attack lines were soon in play. A larger diameter, feeder line was stretched to
Morton’s Engine 215 which set-up just east of the fire building. Morton
stretched one heavy attack line and also operated its deluge set onto the fire
building. Hamlin’s Engine 242 located in the near-by parking lot of St. John’s
Church for exposure protection and Hamlin’s Rescue 248 located to the rear of
Engine 243 providing lighting and equipment support.
The major fire was quickly knocked down and all lines were shut down to allow
the building to continue to burn while waiting for a Town Of Hamlin Highway
Department Drott to respond and knock the building in to a pile. By 4:30 AM, the
house was a burning pile of debris and the small barn was quickly being
demolished and pushed into a pile.
PHOTOS
July 06, 2007
- Submitted by Thomas Hetherington - Churchville Fire Chief
The Churchville will be hosting the Western New York Fire Convention July
25 thru 28. The parade will be on July 27, line up at 18:00, starts 19:00 sharp.
All interested parties that have not received an invite in the mail
please email Jim Kurycki at
kurycki@aol.com . The rest of the events are
posted on Churchville's web site at this link
http://churchvillefire.net/WNYVFA_Convention_2007.html
June 30, 2007
- Submitted by Rick Seaman
Kendall Fire Department will be hosting their annual carnival this coming
week, July 5th, 6th, and 7th. THURSDAY- Auction, Ride matinee and live band,
FRIDAY- Parade and live band, SATURDAY.- Cruise-In, Ride matinees, Horseshoe
Tourney, Volleyball Tourney, Chicken BBQ, Live Bands, Fireworks, Cash give-away.
For more info and times check out our web site at
www.kendallfire.com
and click on events. Come and join the fun!
KFD CARNIVAL
June 27, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
The Hamlin Fire Department (Monroe County) will be hosting a Train the
Trainer class on Accident Scene Safety on September 21st, 22nd and 23rd
2007. DETAILS
1 DETAILS
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June 27, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures of Rochester's 4 alarm fire this afternoon on
Hollenbeck Street.
PHOTOS
June 23, 2007
- Submitted by Fred Piano (COVA) UPDATED
COVA is seeking candidates for Part Time EMS Administrator.
DETAILS
June 23, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
Brockport conducted a high rise drill this morning. Several neighboring
Monroe County agencies assisted including Albion and Bergen from neighboring
counties.
PHOTOS
June 23, 2007
- Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures from Holley's Parade on the 22nd.
PHOTOS
June 21, 2007
- Submitted by Lt. Bryan Zinkievich
East Shelby Fire and Metro ambulance were requested to the corner of
Martin and East Shelby Rd's. for the two car MVA with pole down and wires down.
East Shelby 6 arrived on location to find two cars off the road with wires down
on one of them. One patient was trapped. East Shelby 6 requested second
ambulance (Medina) to the scene. Metro arrived on scene and requested Mercy Flight to
the scene for the trapped patient. The Patient was extricated and moved to
Metro 351 to await the helicopter. Mercy Flight landed on Martin Rd. Fire
Police shut down East Shelby Rd. From Rt. 31A to the Hemlock Ridge Rd. and
Martin/Wheeler Rd's from Bigford to the Town Line Rd.
PHOTOS
June 19, 2007
- Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Tuesday June 19th Medina Fire Department was dispatched to the old
Plaza on Maple Ridge Rd. to set up a landing zone for Mercy Flight that was
inbound to pick up a patient. Assisting Medina Fire with the landing zone was
Medina PD.
PHOTOS
June 18, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
Looking for Blue Lights?
INFO
June 18, 2007
- Source (R-News) UPDATED
An Orleans County man is dead following a one-car crash early Sunday
morning. It happened on Fletcher Chapel Road in the town of Shelby just after
5:30. Orleans County sheriff's deputies say Nicholas Guarino, 44, of Albion was
driving to work when his vehicle left the roadway, rolled over, and caught fire.
Guarino was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation into the cause of
the accident continues.
PHOTOS
June 15, 2007
- Submitted by Jim Fox
Here are some pictures of East Battalion in the Spencerport Parade.
PHOTOS
June 15, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
I have updated my web software and will be making some changes to this
site. I try to ensure that all pages are functional but there may be something I
miss. If you happen to notice a problem, let me know. Thanks, Ralf.
June 14, 2007 -
Submitted by Larry Lonigan
The following Orleans County departments responded to the scene: Medina,
Shelby, Ridgeway, Lyndonville and Albion, along with Orleans 1, 3, and 4. Holley
was relocated to Medina and East Shelby was on-standby in quarters for coverage
of the West Battalion during the emergency. PHOTOS
June 13, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
The Hamlin Fire Department has Hurst Rescue Tools for sale. LINK
June 13, 2007 -
Submitted by Dennis Hunt (AFD)
Tuesday June 12th, 2007 at 18:13 hours, the Albion Fire Department was
dispatched to 13869 Ridge Rd. for a reported car fire. Lt. C. Monacelli was
first officer on scene and reported heavy smoke coming from the engine
compartment of the vehicle. When AFD equipment arrived the engine compartment
was fully involved. Under command of Assistant Chief R. Sidari, AFD used one 1¾
" hand line to control and extinguish the fire, keeping the fire from
spreading past the engine compartment. Traffic on Route 104 was diverted and
controlled by the AFD Fire Police Squad during the incident. Orleans County Fire
Investigator W. Batt responded to determine the cause of the fire. AFD units
were out for 56 minutes and returned to quarters at 19:09 hours. PHOTOS
June 10, 2007 -
Submitted by Bryan Zinkievich
East Shelby took delivery of a 2000 Ford Expedition for use as an EMS
Vehicle. DETAILS
June 6, 2007 -
Submitted by Orleans 10
All Chiefs and Line Officers,
Please note we Need Radio Inventory updates ASAP. A preliminary filing will
be done this week with EFJ, If your equipment is not listed it will definitly
not be replaced, list everything even if you think it is questionable.
Please pay special attention to your radio communications over the next few
days. If you experience any problems please document them with as much info as
possible, be specific for location, radio being used, and time (see examples
below). Orleans 10 will be filing with the carriers next week to
get interference issues resolved. The FCC has been doing drive tests thru the
area to also help determine possible causes. Also note this affects talk Around
operations as well. Contact EMO if you have any questions regarding what info is
required.
Sheriff / All,
We have had an investigation with the FCC showing possible / probable causes
for interference. I need more info.
I will be out of town starting Wed. June 6th - 8th. I will be back in the
office on Mon June 11th at which time I will be filing an interference complaint
with the carriers operating within Orleans County. The following link will
explain further the info I need to provide them.
Please have the Dispatchers, Deputies and Fire Chiefs DOCUMENT the following:
* The location where interference was experienced, including state, county,
ZIP Code, and street address or intersection
* The time or times (Go by Console / Radio Clock) during which interference
was noticed;
* The UID of the end user and group (12-1)
* Portable / Mobile / both
For Example:
14064 W. County House Rd
Albion NY 14411
18:00hrs - 18:35:15 or a specific time
123 portable could not transmit car 527 problems with txmit and/ or could not
receive call from dispatch
123 portable = UID 5123 on 11-1
June 6, 2007 -
Submitted by Ralf Kurzowski
Fire Chief dies in crash on way to work. STORY
June 2, 2007 -
Submitted by Ralf Kurzowski
On June 2nd at 16:12 hours, Hulberton responded to 16551 Ridge Road for
the wires that were pulled down by a tractor trailer rig. On arrival, a tractor
trailer rig was found with wires across the refrigeration unit. The
truck/trailer had cleared the wires on entry but upon exiting and due to
the terrain, the trailer became elevated enough to snag a Verizon Telephone
bundle. As a result of that, high voltage primaries also came down from the
upper cross bars in addition to service line being pulled from a nearby house to
the east. National Grid, Time Warner and Verizon were all notified. The
electric lines were replaced without loss of power to customers, the telephone
line was lifted off of the trailer and the rig was removed. Fire units were on scene
for approx 4 hours. PHOTOS
June 2, 2007 -
Submitted by Chief Eric Bradshaw - AFD
On Saturday June 2nd the members of the Albion Fire Department held its
annual memorial service. This service is held on the first Saturday in June, and
is conducted to honor the memories of our departed brothers and sisters. The
service is held at the Firefighters Reflecting Pool at Mount Albion Cemetery.
Each officer reads a list of the names of those who have gone before us. After
the reading of each name, a bell is sounded. A member of the Albion High School
band plays taps, and this year, Reverend Gary Saunders assisted with the
invocation and benediction. The first service was held in 2002. PHOTOS
June 1, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
On June 1st, the Holley Fire Department with assistance from Clarendon
Fire, F-H-M Fire Company, Holley PD and Orleans County Sheriffs Department
conducted a mock DWI accident at the Holley High School. PHOTOS
May 26, 2007 -
Submitted by Jay Lynch
On Saturday morning, May 26th., The Perry Center Fire Department was
alerted to a fire in the fire hall on route 246 in the Town of Perry. First
units on the scene confirmed a working fire and the call for help was sent. Fire
Departments from Wyoming, Genesee and Livingston County's were dispatched.
Firefighters were able to enter the hall and remove all but one of the trucks
from the building. The remaining mini pumper was severely damaged by the fire
and was unable to be saved. PHOTOS
May 26, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
Perry Center Fire Dept. Firehouse damaged by fire. 13WHAM
RNEWS
D&C
May 25, 2007 -
Submitted by Robert Shaw
Four new recruits from Medina graduated from the NYS Fire Academy May
24th
and on hand to present the badges were Captain Ray Morgan and Medina Mayor Clayton Ehrenreich. All will start the normal shift rotations at Medina
beginning this week. PHOTO
May 18, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
On May 17 at around 19:30, Kendall Fire was dispatched for the MVA on
Roosevelt Hwy between the PeterSmith Road and Transit Road. Due to the
nature of injuries, Mercy Flight was requested and was landed in the road west
of the scene. PHOTOS
May 18, 2007 -
Submitted by Dennis Hunt
On Thursday evening, May 17th at 1836 hours, the Albion and Carlton
(automatic mutual aid) Fire Departments were dispatched to a possible structure
fire at 13745 Ridge Rd. Deputy Chief D. Szklany, (command), arrived on scene and
confirmed a working fire, with heavy smoke from the structure and also summoned
F.A.S.T. teams from Medina and Lyndonville. First arriving units stretched two 1
3/4" lines, one through the front door and one to the rear of the
residence, finding fire in the kitchen area, which was quickly knocked down. As
the fire started in the area of the stove, ceilings were pulled checking for
extension. Overhaul and salvage was commenced. Engine 10 was confronted with a
problem when the crew attempted to tie the hydrant to the west of the residence
for the supply line and the hydrant blew apart. One minor injury was reported to
a firefighter, who remained on duty. One occupant was taken to the hospital by
COVA ambulance for evaluation of possible smoke inhalation as a precaution.
Route 104 was closed to traffic by Albion Fire Police during the incident. AFD
was also assisted at the scene by the Orleans County Fire Investigators. All
Albion equipment returned to quarters and were back in service by 2028 hours. PHOTOS
May 16, 2007 -
Submitted by Jerry Clement
Just after 5:00 PM, on Wednesday, May 16th, the Morton Fire Department
was dispatched to investigate a report of a ruptured gas line at 1947 County
Line Road in Kendall Mills. 2C11 was first due on the scene, established
Command, and reported gas free-flowing from a house connection. At that site, a
home was being demolished, with a large excavator and tractor trailer over the
area where the gas was flowing.
Arriving Morton Pumper 215 was directed to set-up at a hydrant north of the
scene, Morton Rescue 218 was directed to block the road at the hydrant, and all
personnel directed to stage with the apparatus. Command then requested the
Kendall Fire Department to respond with one pumper to set-up at a hydrant just
west of the scene and for a rescue truck with manpower. The Kendall personnel
also staged at that hydrant.
Morton Fire Police secured the scene and fire police from Hamlin, Kendall and
Brockport were requested by Command to assist in closing all roads with incoming
traffic.
RG&E arrived on the scene and after investigating the leak, and the
position of the shut-off valve, requested that the tractor trailer be moved to
allow access to the valve. The move occurred without incident and the line was
soon shut down. After air quality was checked at the surrounding homes, and
found to be acceptable, the incident was declared to be under control and all
units were returned to service. PHOTOS
May 13, 2007 -
Submitted by Dennis Hunt
On Saturday May 12, 2007, the Albion Fire Department was dispatched at
00:39 hours for a one car rollover motor vehicle accident, with entrapment, at
448 West State St. in the Village. Upon arrival, first units found the Honda
Accord on its roof with a female victim trapped. Under the command of Assistant
Chief R. Sidari, extrication was started. Engine 10 was sent to the QWL building
on Washington St. to set up a Mercy Flight landing zone, under the direction of
Lt. C. Monacelli. Extrication was completed in 21 minutes from dispatch and the
patient was transported to the landing zone by COVA ambulance. The patient was
then Mercy Flighted to Strong Memorial hospital in Rochester with serious
injuries. AFD Fire Police and personnel maintained security of the scene while
APD and the Orleans County Sheriff's Department reconstructed the
accident. PHOTOS
All AFD units were back in quarters and in service at 03:14 hours.
May 13, 2007 -
Submitted by Fred Piano - Asst. D.O.
On Wednesday May 23, 2007 from 5: 00 to 8:00 pm COVA will be hosting an
open house. All county departments are invited to attend. Mercy flight will also
be on hand weather permitting. We will also be having hamburgers and hotdogs
etc.. Come celebrate EMS week with us !!! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!
May 13, 2007 -
Submitted by Pat Eick for Orleans 10
REMINDER TO ALL:
* The 46.08 Transmitter that operates both Minitor & Siren functionality is
still down.
* Siren operation and pager functionality is greatly affected and intermittent.
* Please remind all personnel - If tests are negative, please indicate so to
Dispatch but do not request further testing.
* Estimated date for repairs to be complete is mid-June due to supply shortages.
Orleans 10
Added note from Webmaster: The banner will be
updated with updates regarding the radio system as I get them. Once the system
is back to normal, we will change it back to green.
May 13, 2007 -
Submitted by Chief Eric Bradshaw
On Friday May 11th, the Albion Fire Department was dispatched to assist
the Sheriff Department with a boat that had partially sunk in the Erie Canal
near the Eagle Harbor Road bridge. It was reported that there was petroleum
products leaking into the water. The fire department requested assistance from
the Orleans County SRT who deployed and placed booms and absorbent pads in the
water. D.K. Auto was special requested with a tow truck to assist in righting
the vessel so it could be pumped out. The Albion Emergency Squad boat was used
to tow the vessel to the county boat launch, where it was successfully placed on
its trailer and removed from the scene. PHOTOS
May 12, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures from the Training Awards Recognition Dinner. PHOTOS
May 11, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
If your department is looking for embroidered goods, we now have an
advertiser from Lyndonville on our web that does this. Please check out the ad
on the home page.
May 9, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
It is with deep regret the FHM Fire Company announces the passing of
Charter Member Harold Crawford. Calling hours are Friday the 11th, 2-4 and 7-9
at the Merrill-Grinnell Funeral home on Geddes Street in Holley. Funeral
Services will be on Saturday the 12th at 11:00 AM also at Merrill-Grinnell with
interment at Sandy Creek Cemetery. PHOTO
May 9, 2007 -
Submitted by Rollie Nenni (Holley 1)
The Holley Fire Department has placed into service a new Fire Chiefs
vehicle. The vehicle is a 2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 with low mileage. PHOTOS
This vehicle is assigned to the Fire Chief and carries the Chief's turnout PPE,
SCBA, Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher, Forcible Entry Tools, Rescue Rope, BLS
Medical Equipment including Oxygen, Road Flares and full complement of 2 way
communications including 2 800MHz mobile radios, 1 800MHz. Portable Radio,
1 High Band Mobile Radio and 1 High Band Portable Radio.
The vehicle was purchased by funds secured from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency, private donations and fund raising efforts . No taxpayer funds were used
to purchase the vehicle.
April 30, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures and a video clip from the Mercy Flight Benefit at
Elba. LINK
April 30, 2007 -
Submitted by Steve Leuchtner
Here is a PDF document about the informational meeting for EMS Providers
regarding the 2007 Rochester LPGA. DOCUMENT
April 29, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
FYI: The FHM Fire Company web site has been moved to www.fhmfireco.com
If you had this page bookmarked or as a link on your web, please update
accordingly. Thanks.....
April 22, 2007 -
Submitted by Paul Wagner For the Clarendon Lions Club
The Clarendon Lions Club will host a one takes all Tug-Of-War at their Craft
Fair on May 5th. DETAILS
April 22, 2007 -
Submitted by WebMaster
FYI: The Monroe/Orleans County Line Road bridge south of Ridge Road is now open
to traffic. PHOTOS
April 22, 2007 -
Submitted by Ridgeway's Katie Touhey
Here are some pictures from Ridgeway's Burn Drill on 4/21/07. PHOTOS
April 22, 2007 -
Submitted by Albion Chief - Eric Bradshaw
Saturday, April 21st. The Albion Fire Department was dispatched for a
report of the smell of natural gas in the Village Visitor Center at 121 North
Main Street. This is a three story masonry building housing offices and
conference areas. First arriving units found a significant amount of gas
in the building. Engine 31 was positioned on the Main Street side of the
building, with Engine 10 located in the rear of the structure. Command was
established by the Chief, with the Deputy Chief taking command of operations.
Positive pressure ventilation was utilized to move the product out of the
building, but because of the building design and the lack of operable windows,
did not readily provide enough air flow. Buildings adjacent to the
structure were continually monitored for the presence of natural gas. The
Genesee County Haz Mat team was special called to provide intrinsically safe
fans, that were used to go room to room to ventilate the structure. COVA
was on scene to provide medical assistance, should it have been needed.
The gas was introduced into the building after a heater in a restroom on the
outside of the building had been removed during the night. The natural gas
line to the device was cut, and the gas was allowed to free flow into the
building for a prolonged period of time.
April 21, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
At 9:01 on Saturday evening, Lyndonville FD with assistance from Carlton
responded for the possible structure fire on Millers Road between Murdoch and
Marshall. Also requested were Medina (FAST) and Rural Metro for ALS.
Carlton and Medina were cancelled shortly afterwards. Investigators were also
requested to the scene.
April 21, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
Late this afternoon, Clarendon Fire was dispatched for the brush fire with
possible exposure of a barn and camper. The fire progressed to the northeast
corner of the barn and ignited some materials and also got into the barn itself.
Multiple agencies from Orleans and Genesee Counties were requested to the scene
due to the progression of the fire and the water supply situation. PHOTOS
April 20, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
With warmer weather and summer months just ahead, many of the departments are
probably planning their fundraisers be it Carnivals, Barbeques and such. If you
are having an event and want to get the word out, send me an email and flyer so
I can post it. The more that know about it, the better off you are. I can accept
any Microsoft document such as Word and Publisher and convert it to a PDF file.
Create an email and attach the document. Thank You.
April 15, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
Morton FD will be holding a raffle on May 26th DETAILS
April 15, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
The F·H·M Fire Company celebrated 50 years of continuous service at a Banquet
held at Hickory Ridge on Saturday April 14th. The Fire Company received several
plaques and acknowledgments for this achievement. As soon as I get photos, I
will post them. I will also create a 50TH Dedication page on the FHM web. Thanks
to all that attended our banquet and for making this a memorable evening. Thanks
to Albion FD for providing fill in coverage.
April 14, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
At around 2 AM this morning, Albion and COVA were dispatched for the Rollover
MVA on West Lee Road with a report of a person ejected. Mercy Flight from
Buffalo was initially placed on flight standby until requested and was requested
after updated reports from the scene. LZ was set up at Daniel's. Patient was
transported by ground with Mercy Flight paramedic on board. Medina was
dispatched for the LZ. Unfortunately the patient died from his injuries. RNEWS
13WHAM
D&C
April 11, 2007 -
Submitted by Pat Eick - EMO
The EMS Training page has two new classes added. LINK
April 11, 2007 -
Submitted by Capt. Garrett Dean - Bergen FD
The Bergen Fire Department will be hosting their first Explorer Weekend Camp
Out. DETAILS
April 4, 2007 -
Submitted by EOC
Fire Officer I has been postponed until
the Fall 2007
Fire Fighter 1 Class - Orientation meeting (mandatory) for
all students and their Fire Dept. Chief
Tuesday, April 10 from 7-9 PM at the EOC
April 4, 2007 -
Submitted by Tina Reed
Here are some pictures from Holley's
annual banquet. PHOTOS
March 29, 2007 -
Submitted by WebMaster
On March 28th & 29th, the SRT participated in the Haz-Mat Refresher
Classes 3 & 4 at the training grounds led by State Instructor David Salyes.
Wednesdays class consisted of donning training suits and controlling several
leaks using tools, adaptors and other fittings. After this exercise was
completed, participants returned inside to acquaint themselves with the
instruments to be used in the Thursday class. Thursdays Class consisted of a
mock chemical setup where the participants had to identify and control the
substance. PHOTOS
March 28, 2007 -
Submitted by WebMaster
On March 27th, the Hands On portion of the Bus Rescue class was held at
the training grounds. PHOTOS
March 28, 2007 -
Submitted by Tim Yeager (Genesee County EMO)
Below is a link to an online class by the US Department of Energy on
Hydrogen Fuel. It takes about 30 minutes to complete but has some great info on
hydrogen fuel.
http://www.hydrogen.energy.gov/firstresponders.html
March 27, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
Barre Fire conducted a live burn drill this evening just north of the
firehouse. Here are some PHOTOS.
March 27, 2007 -
Submitted by Jerry Clement
At approximately 4:00 PM on Tuesday, March 27th, Orleans Fire Control
received a report of a motorcycle/car accident at the intersection of Roosevelt
Highway (NYS 18) and Norway Roads. The Kendall Fire Department Ambulance was
dispatched and the Monroe County ECD was contacted to dispatch a Morton Fire
assignment. Due to the apparent injuries of the cyclist, Mercy Flight was
requested to the scene and a Kendall pumper was dispatched to set up a landing
zone. Morton responded with Rescue 218 and Pumper 215.
Patient care was initiated and the patient was packaged for transport to the
Mercy Flight landing zone. Because of the short distance to the landing zone,
the patient was transferred to the Flight gurney and Kendall and Morton
firefighters made the manual transport eliminating any additional patient
handling. Additional patient care was administered to the occupants of a van
also involved in the crash. The van had stopped at a stop sign on Norway Road
and then, not seeing the approaching motor cycle, drove out into the highway,
directly in the path of the oncoming cyclist. PHOTOS
March 26, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
Diaz Plant in Holley getting demolished RNEWS
March 26, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
Three arrested in Methamphetamine Lab bust in
Shelby RNEWS
D&C
March 24, 2007 -
Submitted by WEBMASTER at 19:00 Hours
URGENT
PER FIRE CONTROL, THE 46.08 MHz REPEATER SUSTAINED DAMAGE FROM A
LIGHTNING STRIKE AND IS OPERATING AT A REDUCED OUTPUT OF 20 to 25% NORMAL POWER.
SOME SIRENS AND PAGERS MAY NOT ACTIVATE AS A RESULT. THIS IS IN EFFECT FOR
THE NEXT FEW DAYS UNTIL PARTS ARRIVE. FIRE CONTROL IS ASKING FOR YOUR
COOPERATION AND PATIENCE DURING THIS TIME.
March 24, 2007 -
Submitted by WEBMASTER
Kendall Fire responded for the wire arcing at a residence. Investigation
found the service to the house had rubbed through and arced. Command held the
assignment to the first engine and stood by for National Grid.
PHOTO
March 23, 2007 -
Submitted by Jerry Clement UPDATED
Shortly after 8:00 AM on March 23, 2007, the Morton Fire Department and
the Hamlin Ambulance were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident on
Roosevelt Highway (NYS 18) between Kendall Mills and the Redman Road. ECD
reported that a car was underneath a garbage truck, that the driver was
breathing, but in very bad shape, and that Mercy Flight was notified of the
incident. 2C41 arrived on the scene and requested Mercy Flight to respond and
for Hamlin and Kendall Fire Police to close down the highway. Rescue 218 arrived
on the scene and extrication equipment was deployed as patient care was enacted.
Firefighter EMT personnel determined that the drive had deceased and that rescue
operations were to terminate. Hamlin Ambulance and Monroe ALS medics confirmed
the status of the driver.
After covering the vehicle, emergency personnel began spilled fluids control
and stood-by to support the police investigation and further recovery
operations. A possible cause of the accident was the bright sunrise that may
have temporarily blinded the driver as he rounded a curve in the road where the
garbage truck had stopped to make a pick-up. PHOTOS
RNEWS
13WHAM
D&C
March 21, 2007 -
Submitted by Jerry Clement
At approximately 1:40 PM on Tuesday, March 20, 2007, the Brockport Fire
Department was dispatched to a structure fire on North Main Street, at the
corner of Clark Street, in the Village. Heavy smoke was showing from a large
commercial building housing an auto parts store and a large, open garage area to
the rear of the parts store.
Pumper 233 was first on the scene and laid a supply line past the building to
the south side of the structure on Clark Street where it supplied three hand
lines. Ladder 231 pulled into a driveway on the north side of the building and
raised its ladder for roof operations on the north-west side of the structure.
Pumper 2325 took the same hydrant and operated two hand lines from the east side
of the structure. Pumper 232 and Hamlin's Pumper 243, responding on mutual
assistance, provided manpower and equipment, along with Rescue 238. A Holley
pumper was also requested to respond to the scene to fill-out manpower
requirements. Fill-in pumpers were provided by Spencerport and Bergen.
The fire was concentrated in the garage area and firefighting was hampered by
fire that had extended into a large motor home within the structure. The fire
was hot enough that one roof beam, directly over the motor home, stretched to
approximately four inches off its center line. The fire was quickly knocked down
once large overhead doors could be raised to allow stream penetration. Extension
into the parts store was checked and only a small area showed any damage from
extension. Several fans were deployed to remove the smoke from the store and
tarps were placed to minimize water damage.
The fire was placed under control at 2:57 PM and the last unit left the scene
at 4:30 PM. The cause of the fire has not been determined. Occupants were in the
building when the fire was discovered working on two wave runners in preparation
for a trip to Florida. PHOTOS
March 21, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
Several classes have been added to the County Training page. More
will be added on Thursday.
March 13, 2007 -
Submitted by Webmaster
East Shelby His and Hers Raffle on March 31st DETAILS
March 13, 2007 -
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1) A new firewire link has been added to the links page: www.nyfirewire.com
2) FHM Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner scheduled for this Saturday 3/17 has
been CANCELED
March 04, 2007 -
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Fire destroys Miller Millworks in Bergen PHOTOS
RNEWS
D&C
Story below (Info from MCFW)
Churchville sent 2 pumpers, 1 tanker and an ambulance to the scene. Gates
Co 3 filled in at Churchville. Brockport sent 1 pumper and a ladder to the scene
and 1 pumper to fill in Bergen. Mumford and Morton operated at the scene with
pumper tankers. Chili filled in at Bergen, Spencerport/Hamlin filled in at
Brockport. Genesee county and Orleans county had too many departments to list
with tankers.
Command of this incident was Bergen's Chief 301/Churchville's Chief 4C-12 (had
to have 2 because of different radio systems until a patch was sent up). An
exterior attack was called early on due to fire load/volume, construction, and
low water pressure. Problems with the water pressure force a lengthy pumper
relay on the south side operations.
South side operations consisted of Churchville's deputy chief 4C-22/Bergen's
deputy chief 302 . The south side pumper relay consisted of 2 Churchville
pumpers and 2 additional pumpers to feed multiple master streams including
Leroy's tower.
North side operations consisted of Brockport 2C-13 & 2C-23/Bergen Deputy
chief 303 . Bergen's/Brockport's equipment set up a tanker relay on the North
side to feed Brockport's aerial and multiple master streams. North side
operations were hampered by overhead high voltage lines and low water pressure.
Water supply operations consisted of Genesee county, Monroe County Coordinator
