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ARCHIVED NEWS - 2008

April 18, 2008 - Submitted by Bob Brown III - Carlton FD
Carlton Ambulance for sale. DETAILS

April 10, 2008 - Submitted by Webmaster
The Erie County Fire Wire is back online ECFW

March 28, 2008 - Submitted by Webmaster
Carlton was dispatched earlier this evening for the 1 car MVA possibly over the embankment on Oak Orchard River Road. The caller was on Park Avenue. The vehicle was completing a turn on a minor bend when they lost control, skimmed a small utility pole in the yard and over the edge of property coming to rest nose first into some trees approximately 30 to 40 feet down. Kendall FD Rescue was called in to assist with Rope Rescue. PHOTOS

March 26, 2008 - Submitted by Webmaster
My sympathies and condolences to the family and Medina Fire Department.

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 wais 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 25, 2008 - Submitted by Rol Nenni - Holley Fire Chief
The Funeral Mourning Kit purchased by the Orleans County Chief's Association is now in service at the Emergency Management Office. Any agency needing the Kit, which contains mourning flags, bunting, and draping, can sign it out at the EMO.

March 21, 2008 - Submitted by Webmaster
Two more OSHA Classes are being offered, Details are as follows:

Sunday, April 13, 2008 8am
Hosted by Carlton FD

Sunday, April 20, 2008 8am
Hosted by Albion FD

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 16, 2008 - Submitted by Webmaster
Holley was dispatched late this evening for the possible fire now reported out at the Holley Hotel. Brockport and Morton were dispatched also but cancelled. Holley 9 was on location reporting fire possibly out but heavy smoke inside on 3rd floor. Command was Holley 1 on Thomas Street side. Fire investigators were requested to the scene.

March 12, 2008 - Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures from the East Battalion Drill at Hulberton Tuesday night. Drill was Assist-A-Tech taught by Lee Brown of Monroe Ambulance. Assisting with training stations were Jim Weaver, Aaron Horowitz and Ron Coyle. 22 persons attended this class, 9 of them from Hulberton. PHOTOS

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 3, 2008 - Submitted by Chief Roland Nenni
1513hrs Water Problem:

Holley 1 responded to Nelson Street to assess a serious water problem at the request of the Village of Holley DPW. Holley 1 arrived on scene to find several homes in danger of being flooded. Run off from RT.237 along with drainage problems associated with ice dams, had caused a large low lying area to become flooded. Holley requested Holley 31 with manpower.

Holley 31 drafted from the flooded area and pumped the water away from the area utilizing 800' of large diameter hose. It is estimated that over 100,000 gallons of water were pumped.

1714hrs FAST TEAM to Brockport FD

The Holley Fire Department's FAST TEAM was dispatched mutual aid to the Brockport Fire District for a house fire on Lyman Street in the Village of Brockport. Holley 65 and Holley 3 responded.

Holley 1 then requested the Clarendon Fire Co. mutual aid to assist with the Water Problem on Nelson Street and to cover further fire responses.

1730hrs Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

The Holley Fire Department was dispatched for a reported serious injury car vs. motorcycle motor vehicle accident at the intersection of RT. 237 and Telegraph Road.

Holley 1 responded and requested the Fancher Hulberton Murray Fire District mutual aid to the scene.

Holley 1 and 2 arrived on scene with a motorcyclist down in the roadway. Holley 1 further reported a surgical 500.

Holley 65 and Holley 3 were released from Brockport and responded to the MVA.

The motorcyclist subsequently was pronounced dead at the scene. The Driver of the passenger car was treated at the scene by FHM medical personnel.

A the completion of the Orleans County Sheriff's Office's investigation, Clarendon 30 (Filling in at the Holley Firehouse) responded to the scene and assisted with debris clean up.

Chief Nenni of the Holley Fire Department would like to thank all the neighboring Fire Districts for their assistance during these incidents. FHM for assisting at the accident scene and Clarendon for picking up the Holley equipment at the water problem and assisting with clean up at the accident scene.

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 26, 2008 - Submitted by EMO
The EMS Training at Medina on BLS Fracture Management has been postponed by the Instructor.

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 25, 2008 - Submitted by Ronda McAvoy
On Sunday Feb. 24th Shelby held West Battalion training. A house on Bates Road was used for smokehouse training, followed by a controlled burn. PHOTOS

February 22, 2008 - Submitted by EMO
Here are some documents from FEMA with guidelines should you encounter an incident from re-entry of Satellite Debris. DOC 1  DOC 2

February 20, 2008 -  NOTICE  Submitted by Charlie Smith
The DEA agent that was giving the class on 2/21 had to cancel, it will be rescheduled.

February 20, 2008 - Submitted by Clarendon Dep. Chief Jon DeYoung
Tuesday February 19th at 1700 The Clarendon Fire Co. was dispatched for a structure fire at 287 Sunset Dr. in Thomas Estates. Brockport was also dispatched on the initial alarm for automatic mutual assistance. CL-74 reported on location with a fully involved structure fire. Holley was called for a FAST team. Upon arrival CL-2 assumed command, due to the heavy fire load and light weight construction of the mobile home a defensive exterior attack was deployed, with attention to a compromised exposure on the #2 side. Investigators determined the cause of the fire to be a mechanical problem with a wood stove. All units were back in service at approx. 2130. FHM provided a fill in for Clarendon and Monroe ambulance was on stand by at the scene. Thanks to all that provided assistance. PHOTOS

February 04, 2008 - Submitted by Webmaster  UPDATED
It was brought to my attention that Barre FD had a successful resuscitation with their AED on Sunday night and did a great job on the call. Barre FD, COVA, and Medina ALS responded to W. Barre Road for chest pains which turned into an arrest. NICE JOB GUYS!! Updated information includes that CPR instructions were given over the phone by the dispatcher.

February 02, 2008 - Submitted by Webmaster - Source : 13WHAM

January 28, 2008 - Submitted by Darien Fire CO.
Darien Fire Company Daytona 500 Raffle on Feb 17 DETAILS

January 30, 2008 - Submitted by Webmaster
The West Battalion 8 hour OSHA refresher originally scheduled for 2/23/08 at Ridgeway has been changed to 03/01/08 at 08:00. Only the date is changed.
REMINDER: If you are taking this class, you must take either 2 four hour classes or 1 eight hour class to receive full credit.

January 30, 2008 - Submitted by Rick Seaman
Kendall responded to the report of a serious MVA involving a tractor trailer t-bone collision with another truck and possibly a third car involved. Upon arrival Kendall Chief Kludt confirmed a serious MVA and requested Mercy Flight to the scene and Fire Police from Kendall , Hulberton, and Carlton to shut down all traffic on Rt. 18 and West Kendall Rd. He also requested a second rescue out of Morton for speedy dry to contain a hydraulic oil leak. A second ambulance from Holley was requested for the driver of the  tractor trailer who was transported to Medina Memorial Hospital. Kendall's Ambulance, a by standing surgical nurse on scene, and Monroe ALS treated the driver of the roll-off truck who was transported to Strong Hospital via Mercy Flight with severe trauma. The driver of the car was assessed and released on scene with no injuries.

The incident is under investigation by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit.

We would like to extend our thanks to all responding emergency personnel, Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement, for their timely, professional, and expert response to this scene. With the fluid teamwork demonstrated at this scene we feel that it will hopefully translate into a life saved. Once again thanks to all. PHOTOS

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 Rick Seaman - KFD
Kendall's OSHA and Blood Borne Pathogens Class has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 9th at 8:00am at Kendall's hall. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please call the EMO to sign up ASAP so we have a head count for food.

January 27, 2008 - Submitted by Charlie Smith
Medina Memorial E.R. Pre-Care is hosting a really good seminar, on Feb. 21st at 7p.m. at Ridgeway F.D. Rec. Hall by D.E.A. Agent Scott Adams, on Clandestine Drug Labs, Opens to all Fire, E.O.C.., Police, and Haz. Mat. providers. CONTACT EMO at 589-4414 to register.

January 25, 2008 - Submitted by Frank Balys - Holley 2
On Jan 24th at 7:44PM, Holley was toned out for a chimney fire at 7 E. Albion Street, Village of Holley.
Automatic mutual aid was requested from Brockport for one pumper and Morton for a FAST team.
Holley 2 was first unit on scene, reported a working structure fire and assumed command, assigning interior command to Brockport Assistant Chief 2C33. Holley 40 was first unit into the scene, Brockport 232 laid in from a hydrant on E. Albion Street supplying Holley 40, later repositioning to a hydrant on East Avenue. Fancher-Hulberton-Murray was requested into the scene for manpower, Clarendon was requested for a fill-in at the Holley Fire Hall. All areas around the source of the fire were exposed and any fire was extinguished. After checking for extension and any remaining hot spots the assignment was placed back into service. PHOTOS

January 24, 2008 - Submitted by Webmaster
The OSHA class scheduled for Feb 2nd at Kendall has been CANCELLED until a new date is set.
 REMINDER:  The OSHA class at Clarendon is this Saturday, 1/26/08 starting at 08:00.

January 17, 2008 - Submitted by Webmaster
Shortly before midnight, Ridgeway was dispatched for the structure fire at 11302 Slade Road.
13WHAM  RNEWS  D&C

The following is a timeline as monitored:

23:53 - Update indicating flames visible from the rear of the structure.
23:54 - Update by Police agency on scene  reporting possibility of people trapped.
23:54 - Medina was started for the FAST team,
23:56 - Lyndonville for manpower, Medina for the second Ambulance.
00:00 - Another update stating two children and 1 adult still inside.
00:11 - Interior reported unsuccessful on the search.
00:13 - Updated 1 victim has been removed.
00:18 - Another victim was located, EMS was requested to care
00:22 - second victim was removed.
00:23 - "CODE RED" declared, all units to evacuate the structure.
00:27 - National Grid on location
00:27 - Confirmation on location of the third victim.
00:30 - FAST team to the scene, Holley being dispatched.
00:36 - Shelby requested for Rescue and manpower to standby at Ridgeway Sta. # 1
00:43 - request for accountability
00:52 - Barker requested to fill in at Lyndonville
00:54 - Albion requested to fill in at Medina
01:22 - Shelby Rescue to the scene.

January 15, 2008 - Submitted by Dennis Hunt - AFD
On Tuesday January 15th at 07:36 Hrs, the Albion Fire Department was dispatched for a two car motor vehicle accident with rollover on Route 31 just west of Wal-Mart. COVA ambulance was first on scene and already began medical treatment. The 1999 Oldsmobile was in the roadway, blocking and the 2001 Ford pickup had flipped onto the passenger's side off the north side of the highway. AFD assisted with clearing the roadway of debris and the Albion Fire Police unit diverted traffic at Allen Rd. and Gaines Basin Rd. The Orleans County Sheriff's Department was on scene for the investigation. The road was shut down for approximately 1½ hours during the morning commute with snowy and slippery weather conditions. Albion equipment and personnel returned to service at 09:06 Hrs. PHOTOS

January 15, 2008 - Submitted by Mike Robb - Hulberton 96
Hulberton was Dispatched at approx.  07:30 for the 1 car MVA roll over with injuries on Fancher Road just north of the canal. Holley Ambulance and COVA ALS were also on the initial dispatch. Hulberton 1 went on location with a one car MVA Rollover into a tree, with no injuries. The Patient signed off and the Hulberton assignment was put back into service. PHOTOS

January 13, 2008 - Submitted by Dennis Hunt - AFD
On Friday January 11th at 05:25 Hrs, the Albion Fire Department and Carlton Fire Company (automatic mutual aid) were dispatched for a structure fire at 3350 Eagle Harbor Rd. First arriving Officer declared a working fire. Albion 1 assumed command upon arrival and requested Medina FD F.A.S.T. team and COVA ambulance to the scene. Barre FD was dispatched to fill in the AFD Station. A defensive attack was initiated with a master stream appliance. Medina 40 was set up to assist with fire suppression on the upper story due to heavy fire involvement. Holley FD's F.A.S.T. team was then requested to the scene. Four additional 1-¾" handlines were used to complete fire extinguishment. The Ridgeway FD Fire Police assisted with traffic control and the Albion School district was contacted to alert school buses of the closed road. All occupants had safely evacuated the residence and no injuries were reported. The fire was investigated by an Investigator from the Orleans County Emergency Management Office. Cause was listed as accidental. All Albion equipment was back in service by 10:04 Hrs. PHOTOS

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 08, 2008 - Submitted by Pat Eicke - EMO
Kendall FD will host an 8-hour OSHA and 1-hour Bloodborne Pathogen Combined Class at their hall on Saturday, February 2nd, 8:00 AM. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.

January 08, 2008 - Submitted by Webmaster
Last night Carlton Fire & COVA were dispatched for the MVA at Roosevelt Hwy. and Transit Road. Unfortunately, the driver did not survive. RNEWS  D&C

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 S. McAvoy
Shelby and Medina Ambulance responded to a one car MVA rollover with entrapment on Route 63 just south of West Shelby Road. When on location the patient was able to climb out of the vehicle with help from EMS. Patient walked to the ambulance and was signed off by Medina. PHOTOS to be sent.

January 01, 2008 - Submitted by S. McAvoy
At 2:40 AM Shelby was called out for a vehicle fire at the corner of Freeman Rd. and Shelby Basin Rd. When Shelby 2 got on location he reported a fully engulfed vehicle fire. PHOTOS to be sent.

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.