December 31, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster,  Photos by Ralf Kurzowski & Ben Jones
At approximately 2:15PM this afternoon, Carlton Fire was dispatched with automatic mutual assist from Kendall for 1 engine and Holley for the FAST Team for a reported barn fire on Transit Road north of Carr Road. Kendall 6 went on location with a working barn fire and an update of numerous exposures. Kendall 34 was first due, backed into the driveway and stretched out some lines. PHOTOS

December 30, 2009 - Story by Morton Asst. Chief Ken Keirn, Photos by Jerry Clement
Morton Fire Department with automatic mutual assistance from Kendall (1 Rescue/Pumper and 1 Tanker) along with Holley (1 F.A.S.T) were dispatched for the report of a horse barn on fire at 2398 Norway Rd at approximately 01:30 hrs this morning. While enroute 2C31 declared a working fire with numerous updates from Orleans County and a visible header in the sky. The Holley F.A.S.T was changed to a request for Holley 40 (Quint), and additional mutual – aid from Kendall (1 pumper for fill-site), Hamlin, and Hulberton for tankers was requested. 2C21 and 2C31 arrived on location simultaneously with a well involved large barn fire with exposure issues, 2C21 assumed command and 2C31 operations. Morton 215 arrived on scene and was fed by Morton 216 which had established a water supply at the end of the driveway. Kendall 34 was directed to protect an exposure on the opposite side of the road where embers were landing on the roof a house and Holley Quint 40 arrived on location and was placed into operation being supplied by Morton 215. It took firefighters approximately 1 hour to bring the fire under control, and is currently under investigation by the Orleans County Emergency Management Office. Also operating at the scene was Morton Rescue 218 and Squad 217, Kendall Ambulance, Monroe Ambulance, Hamlin Tanker 246, Hulberton Tanker 50, and Kendall pumper 33 at the fill site, while Hamlin 243 and Carlton Fire Dept. provided fill-in’s at Morton and Kendall respectfully. PHOTOS

The barn and 3 horses were lost in this fire.

December 24, 2009 - Submitted by Chief Eric C. Bradshaw
At approximately 5AM on Sunday December 20th the Albion Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 311 East State Street. Albion Police arrived within minutes and confirmed a working fire in the rear of the structure. Albion Fire Chief Eric Bradshaw arrived on location and established command across the street. 311 E. State St is a two story single family home which was vacant at the time. Chief Bradshaw reported a working fire with significant exposure problem on the Delta side. Engine 35 arrived and was directed to use the hydrant at the corner of Bank St and McKinstry Streets. Deputy Chief Sidari assumed Operations, working with Captain Papponetti and Lt. Graham. The first hand line was applied to the exposure on the Delta side. Additional hand lines were then laid into the structure. Tower 45 arrived and was set up in front of the structure. The exterior wall on the Alpha side was breached at the attic level, and the elevated master stream was used to control a large fire in the attic. Interior attack was suspended during this phase of the operation. Medina Fire Department FAST team set up in the front yard. Engine 31 arrived and assisted Engine 35 with protecting the exposure. Barre Fire Department initially laid 5” LDH to a hydrant in order to feed Tower 45, but the line was not used. A 3” line was laid from Engine 35 instead. Albion Fire Police immediately closed the area to traffic. The Ladies Auxiliary shuttled refreshments from the station to the scene throughout the incident. Carlton Fire Department and Elba Fire Department (Genesee County) provided one Engine each to fill the Albion Fire Station. Ridgeway and Hulberton Fire Department’s had crews in quarters. COVA provided an ambulance for the duration of the alarm. Despite the fact that the exposure on the Delta side was approximately 4’ from the involved structure, it sustained no damage. Orleans County Fire Investigators were on scene and determined the fire was accidental. PHOTOS

December 23, 2009 - Submitted by Pat Eick - Orleans EMO
Fire Behavior and Arson Awareness Class has been postponed until after January 1st
due to lack of participants to meet minimum requirement.

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

December 20, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster  UPDATED (ADDED PHOTOS)
At approximately 5:00 this morning, Albion Fire, Barre and Holley were dispatched for the structure fire at 311 East State street. Initial dispatch indicated a working fire in a vacant residence. PHOTOS. Below is a brief timeline:

05:01 - Initial dispatch, Albion assignment, Barre 1 truck, Holley for FAST team
05:02 - Albion PD on scene, reporting a working fire
05:03 - Albion 1 Enroute
05:04 - Albion 35 enroute
05:05 - Barre 30 Enroute
05:07 - Albion 2 on scene
05:07 - Albion 45 enroute
05:11 - Medina for the FAST
05:16 - Carlton for 1 engine to fill in at Albion
05:20 - Fire Investigators requested
05:35 - Re-tone for Carlton
05:36 - Request for Ridgeway with a full crew to fill in at Albion
05:45 - Carlton enroute, Ridge now to standby in their station
05:45 - Hulberton has a crew in quarters and will standby there
05:48 - Oakfield to fill in at Barre

December 18, 2009 - Story and Photos by Jerry Clement
The Holley Fire Department was dispatched to 16753 Lynch Road for a house fire at approximately 8:00 PM on the 17th of December. Also dispatched as mutual assistance companies was an engine from Hulberton and a Rescue from Clarendon for manpower, and a squad from Albion for a RIT Team. Holley Two arrived and declared a working fire and requested a fill-in from Brockport. A second engine from Holley also responded.

Holley’s Quint took a plug and located in front of the structure. Ground ladders were raised and two lines were stretched into the structure. The roof was opened to clear the smoke filled attic where the fire had extended from a wood stove chimney. Interior firefighters spread tarps and opened the ceiling to get to the attic space. The fire was declared under control at approximately 8:45 PM. PHOTOS

December 18, 2009 - Submitted by Chief Eric Bradshaw
On December 9th the Albion Fire Department responded to a 2 car MVA at the intersection of Riches Corners Rd and County House Rd. First arriving units reported a vehicle on its side with two persons trapped. The Albion Fire Department utilized the Hurst Tool to extricate the victims. The extrication was made more difficult due to the fact the driver was suspended by the seat belt. Both victims were transported to Strong Memorial Hospital. PHOTO

December 14, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive on December 21st from 1pm to 6 pm at the Kendall Town Hall, 1873 Kendall Road. DRIVE SCHEDULE

December 12, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Clarendon Fire Company will be holding a New Years Eve Bash at their Rec. Hall. DETAILS

December 12, 2009 - Story and Photos by Jerry Clement
A lady checking a smoke condition in the first floor of a raised ranch on Church Road last evening, called her husband to also check the increasing amount of smoke coming from the area of a wood stove. After considering alternatives, such as going out and buying additional fire extinguishers, and after checking an exterior wall and noting ambers, the homeowners wisely decided to call 911.

The Morton Fire Department was dispatched for a chimney fire along with a mutual assistance engine from Hamlin and a RIT engine from Holley. Morton Engine 215 was soon on the scene, took a plug for water supply and advanced a hand line to the rear of the structure. 2C31 completed a size-up and declared a partition fire involving a wood stove. 2C21 assumed command and 2C31 took operations with the assistance from 2C14.

Morton firefighters manned the hand line and cleaned out the fire in the wood stove. Hamlin fire fighters were directed to open-up the exterior wall around the chimney, as the interior wall was covered with a brick facade. Holley staged in the front of the structure and Rescue 218 set-up lighting.

Upon opening the wall, active fire was found and quickly extinguished. The firefighters and homeowners all agreed that if the fire condition had occurred later in the evening, when the occupants were asleep, a major working fire would have been the result. PHOTOS

December 11, 2009 - Submitted by Ryan Woolston, Story by Jerry Adams
At approximately 1:32 AM December 10th, Carlton was dispatched to a possible structure fire at 1156 Waterport Road along with automatic mutual aid from Lyndonville, Medina and Ridgeway. First arriving units found a residential structure fully involved with an attached garage not yet involved as well as an unattached barn. Within minutes of the arrival of the first units, both the front and rear exterior walls collapsed outward. The location was outside the hydrant district in Carlton so a tanker shuttle operation was put in place. Additional mutual aid was requested and received from Lyndonville, Ridgeway, Shelby, East Shelby, Albion, Barre, Kendall, FHM and Holley. COVA also placed an ambulance on standby at the scene. The last units left the scene at approximately 5:30 AM. PHOTOS  DAILY NEWS

The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Orleans County Fire Investigators.

December 09, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
Last evening, the Morton Fire Department was conducting driver training with in their fire district. Rescue 218 was near the intersection of the Lake Ontario Parkway and the County Line Road when the department was dispatched to a vehicle in the lake at the end of the County Line Road. Rescue 218 was quickly on the scene. 2C31 confirmed that a vehicle was resting in the water a short distance from the shore. The driver was standing on shore.

The driver was checked for injuries and it was determined that no injuries were suffered in the crash. Hilton’s 2619, filling-in at Hamlin Ambulance, arrived on scene, a more complete medical evaluation was conducted. The patient was released with a sign-off. Following Sheriff’s investigation, the driver was released with no charges filed.

2C11 arrived with Engine 215 and assumed command. Rescue 218’s lighting system was operated to assist in vehicle recovery. 2C31 donned water rescue gear to assist the tow truck crew with the recovery of the vehicle from the lake. This turned into a challenging task as the vehicle could not be towed back along its original path due to a steep embankment and several large boulders that the vehicle had traveled over. A snatch block was hooked to a tree to drag the vehicle along the beach to a point where it could be towed back to shore. Firefighters were able to pick-up and return to quarters at approximately 9:30 PM. PHOTOS

November 29, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
At approximately 3:28 Monday morning, Albion Fire was dispatched for the possible structure fire at 110 Platt Street. Also on the initial dispatch, Barre Fire was started for 1 Pumper and Holley for the FAST. Albion Police was quickly on location and reported the East side of the structure was in flames. Units were on scene for an extended period of time. Below is a timeline of events:

03:28 - Initial Dispatch for Albion, Barre 1 Pumper/Tanker, Holley for FAST
03:32 - Albion P.D. Reporting East side in flames
03:33 - Albion 3 on scene assuming command
03:34 - Albion 30 on scene
03:35 - Albion 2 on scene
03:36 - Albion 2 requesting FAST from Medina
03:37 - Barre 30 on scene
03:39 - Orleans 3 on scene
03:40 - Albion 5 reports heavy fire on east side, 5 minutes before it gets into the roof
03:42 - Barre 1 requested 1 Pumper from Elba to fill in at Barre hall
03:45 - Request Fire Investigators to scene
03:48 - Request for Carlton for 1 Pumper with manpower
03:52 - Request for Hulberton to fill in at Albion quarters
03:54 - Request for 1 pumper and Rescue from Shelby
03:56 - Command requesting Nat'l Grid and NYSEG to scene
04:01 - Request for Clarendon for Cascade, also to man their firehouse
04:08 - Re-tone for Carlton
04:17 - Request FAST from Lyndonville
04:19 - Request Brockport 231 to fill in at Holley firehouse
04:48 - COVA transporting 1 to the hospital, Request Medina Amb to the scene

November 29, 2009 - Submitted by Rick Seaman - KFD
On Saturday 11/28/09 at about 3:30pm Kendall was dispatched for a 1 car mva - rollover at 2313 Kendall Road halfway between Creek and Route 18. While enroute it was stated by dispatch that the victim was out of the vehicle with a medic on scene. Upon arrival an off duty ALS Tech. was working with the patient. Kendall 60 started patient care and Kendall 34 stabilized the vehicle checking for fluid leaks and disconnecting the electrical system.

The patient was transported to Strong Memorial hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Seat belt use was credited for the lack of serious injuries as the truck had appeared to flip and cartwheel through the air to it's resting place in the trees. PHOTOS

November 29, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures from Shelby's vehicle into the house MVA on Salt Works Rd. 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

November 09, 2009 - Submitted by Kevin Dann - Holley Fire Dept.  UPDATED
The Holley Fire Department will have their annual Turkey Party on November 21st at 7PM and will host the 4th annual Hazzard Squirrel Slam. See the events page for details. Tickets are now available from any Holley Firefighter.

November 02, 2009 - Submitted by Luann Chevier - Carlton Fire Co
Carlton Fire Co. #1
TURKEY RAFFLE - Friday, November 6, 2009 At the Carlton Rec. Hall, Route 98
$1.00 to get in, Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Free Food and Drink
Thank you for your continued support of the Carlton Fire Company!!

October 31, 2009 - Submitted by Kendall FD
The Kendall Fire Dept will be holding our Turkey Party on Sat. Nov. 14,2009 7pm - til. At the Kendall Fire Hall 1879 Kendall Rd.

October 29, 2009 - Submitted by Bill Boyd
Pictures Fatal MVA - Clarendon - Wednesday - S. Holley Road at 31A.
If anyone has pictures could they forward them to me, billy_b@lafireline.net

Thanks again for all the fine work by the Fire Department, EMS Personal, and the Orleans Co. Sheriff's Office!!!  Billy Boyd

October 29, 2009 - Submitted by Bill Boyd
I would like to thank everyone that responded to the accident and assisted with my brother and nephew. It is a great loss to the family, a family deeply involved in the Fire and Emergency Medical Services in Avon and Livingston County.

Bill Boyd:
Lt. - Wm. VanZandt Hose Co - Avon FD
President - Avon Rotary Lions Ambulance
Dispatcher - Livingston Co Sheriff's Office E911 Center
Webmaster - Livingston Area Fireline Net

October 28, 2009 - Submitted by Chief Bill Schutt - Alabama FD
Wanted good used turn out gear size 52/54coat 46/48 bunker or larger, few sets needed for exterior use. Call 1st assistant Chief Gary Patnode Town of Alabama Fire at
(716) 864-6240

October 25, 2009 - Submitted by Chief Bill Schutt - Alabama FD
The Friends of Tom’s will be hosting a benefit spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction on Sunday November 22nd, from 1:00 to 6:00 at the Town of Alabama Recreation Hall, 2230 Judge Rd. Tickets are available for dinner at a cost of $10 and will also be available at the door. DETAILS

October 20, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Kendall was dispatched for a possible structure fire on the Center Road between Roosevelt and the Ridge. Automatic assistance was started from Carlton, Holley and Albion. First arriving unit reported the owner was smoking out bugs and placed the assignment in service shortly after canceling the mutual assistance companies.

October 20, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
THE ALBION CANAL MAIN ST CANAL BRIDGE IS OPEN BUT RESTRICTED TO 16 TONS. APPARATUS HEAVIER THAN THIS MUST STILL USE INGERSOLL ST.

October 17, 2009 - Submitted by Luann McMullen, Carlton 97
Luann McMullen, Carlton 97 has offered to be a point of contact for John Spaulding and can pickup, collect and deliver the donations. She can be reached @ 585-490-4873. Leave a message and I'll get back to them.

October 17, 2009 - Submitted by Wintergreen News
A "Responding to Ethanol Emergencies" class sponsored by Shelby and Medina Fire Departments and Western NY Energy LLC. Class will be held on November 7th at 9AM at the Shelby Fire Hall, 4677 South Gravel Road, Medina. Contact Orleans EMO at 589-4414 to reserve a seat. DETAILS

October 16, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
I have been informed by my hosting company that all the domains I manage are to be moved to a new server within the next several days. There is a remote possibility that the web may not work after the transfer is completed but that should be temporary.

October 15, 2009 - Submitted by Captain John Spaulding
We will be again soliciting F.D.'s for the following items for the Wounded Warrior Program at Walter Reed Medical Center. Wounded vets are sent back from forward operating bases with little to no clothing, and lack basic necessities to complete their recovery after being injured in the line of duty defending our nation and providing us the chance to do our life's calling as firefighters. Gunnery Sergeant (ret.) James Lechner of the Chili F.D. will be hand delivering these care packages on November 13th - just in time for Thanksgiving. The veterans are huge supporters of the fire service and would appreciate any station wear garb and swag you can muster. I will arrange pickup or drop off of any donated items.

We will be delivering the care packages to Walter Reed the weekend of Nov. 13 -14.

Items needed for the wounded warriors and their supporting families are:

a. fire dept. t-shirts, sweatshirts, knit hats and jackets, shorts
b. adult and child's jackets, hats, gloves and scarves
c. towels and wash cloths
d. toilet articles

NOTE: The reason for adult and child's winter clothing is that many of the families live in the south and southwest and arrive at Walter Reed without winter clothing, in their rush to support their loved ones.

Lets give them some comfort and our thanks.

Captain John Spaulding
585-261-6679
johnspaulding@gmail.com
3231 Chili Avenue
Rochester, NY 14624

October 15, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
The Hamlin Fire Department will be holding a Haunted house on the dates below.

October 11, 2009 - Submitted by Brieann Rich - Wintergreen News
FORD VS JOHN DEER HEAD-ON COLLISION IN CARLTON by Brieann Rich PHOTOS
Carlton NY: Carlton Fire Department responded to a reported Motor Vehicle Accident with entrapment at 6:45 am on Saturday, October 10th 2009.

Twenty-One year old John Soule, of Albion NY, was driving on Ashwood Road just west of Harris Road in a blue Ford pick-up truck when he collided head-on with a John Deer 9220 tractor.

The Carlton Fire Department quickly arrived on scene and requested Mercy Flight for Soule; however, Mercy Flight was not able to respond due to inclement weather. Medina Fire Department Ambulance was then requested.

Albion Fire Department was requested for their extrication equipment to free the trapped driver from the crumpled and mangled pick-up. Soule was extricated twenty five minutes after the 911 call and was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital. The extent of his injuries was not released.

The driver of the John Deer tractor was not injured.

The Orleans County Sheriffs Department was the investigating agency on scene. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

October 11, 2009 - Submitted by Brieann Rich - Wintergreen News
FAMILY LEFT HOMELESS BY RIDGEWAY STRUCTURE FIRE - by Brieann Rich PHOTOS

Ridgeway NY: Ridgeway Fire Department was dispatched, along with Lyndonville Fire Department FAST Team, at 8:22pm to a reported structure fire with heavy smoke showing at 10858 Ridge Road in the Town of Ridgeway NY on Friday, October 9th 2009.

Upon arrival of Ridgeway's first in Engine, the crew confirmed a working fire in the rear of the building and requested mutual aid assistance from Medina, Albion, Middleport, Shelby and East Shelby Fire Departments. Barre, Holley and Clarendon Fire Departments were requested to fill in the emptied fire stations.

According to Chris Seefeldt, Assistant Chief of Ridgeway Fire Department: The Firefighters fought the fire for more than four hours, finally returning to service at 1:30am Saturday. State Route 104 (Ridge Road) remained closed during the firefighting operations.

The firefighting operations went smoothly, all of the departments worked together to extinguish the fire as quickly as possible, Seefeldt said.

The Red Cross was called to provide shelter and assistance for two adults and one child occupant.

One Firefighter was injured while fighting the fire; he sought medical attention after the fire was extinguished.

Orleans County Fire Investigators did a preliminary sweep of the building the night of the fire and will be returning on Sunday to continue their investigation.

October 11, 2009 - Submitted by Mike Vanderlaan - www.ecfwire.com
The Official Buffalo Fire Dept.
Memorial Stickers to benefit the families of
Lt. Charles “Chip” McCarthy and FF Jonathan Croom
Window sticker - $5.00 or Helmet Sticker - $2.00

Local 282 Buffalo Professional Firefighters Assoc., 255 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202

Lt. Charles "Chip" McCarty & FF Jonathan Croom gave their lives while attempting to rescue a reported trapped person in a structure fire. On August 24,2009 at 1815 Genesee Street Buffalo NY they responded to their last alarm. In honor of our fallen Brothers the above sticker was commissioned in their memories. All Proceeds will go directly to the families. Postage will cover expenses and postage. Do not be fooled by imitations or so called memorial stickers. This is the official decal. It's authenticity can be verified through the BFD union office.

Thank you for your support,

Lt. Michael Zarbo - E21 4th Platoon

October 09, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Shortly before 8:30 tonight, Ridgeway responded with mutual assist from Lyndonville for the reported structure fire at 10858 Ridge Road. Dispatch reported a working fire with numerous calls to them. Medina was called in for the Ladder and a FAST Team to the scene. Additional resources were called in from Middleport and Albion. East Shelby was called for the Cascade and fire Police, Shelby was called for Fire Police to scene and 1 Pumper to fill in at Ridgeway Station 1. Barre was called to fill in 1 pumper with manpower at the East Shelby station. Albion 1 requested 1 pumper from Holley to fill in at their quarters. Holley was then toned out for the MVA with pole & wires down. Holley requested Clarendon be sent to Albion. Holley 2 was on location with a vehicle in the ditch smoking and wires down. Orleans 1 diverted Nation Grid from the Ridge Road call to Holley's MVA and have the 2nd unit from National Grid respond to the fire scene. Mercy Flight was requested but grounded due to weather.

October 02, 2009 - Submitted by Tim Yaeger - GC EMO
The Corfu Fire District will be accepting bids for a pumper tanker: 1988 Ford C8000. DETAILS

October 02, 2009 - Submitted by Jimmy Fox
Here is a RAW video of a Syracuse firefighter being rescued by his brother firefighters after becoming trapped during a early morning fire today. His SCBA ran out of air.
http://cms.firehouse.com/content/article/article.jsp?sectionId=46&id=65892

October 02, 2009 - Submitted by Josh Wolck - Medina FD
Annual Brian T. Kwiatkowski Memorial Fireman's Ball
Saturday Oct. 17th 2009
6pm: Cocktails
7pm: Buffet Dinner
9pm-1am: Music and Dancing (The Pop Show Band)
At Sacred Heart Club (No tickets at the door)
Call 798-1661 for tickets or see any Medina Firefighter
Tickets $25.00ea Available until Oct. 9th

October 02, 2009 - Submitted by Josh Wolck - Medina FD
Chest Pains, MI, and EKG's Lecture
Wednesday Oct. 7th, 1830hrs Hosted at Medina Fire Department
Presented by Dr. Wolfe of Lakeside Hospital
Please sign up with EMO
Open to all that would like to attend

October 02, 2009 - Submitted by Ronda McAvoy
On Wednesday Sept. 30th, Shelby was dispatched to a two vehicle MVA with injuries. On arrival Shelby 3 reported entrapment in a rolled over box truck. Shelby 1 arrived and called for mercy flight to be put in the air. Patient was extricated rapidly upon evaluation was found to have minor injuries. Mercy Flight was then cancelled and patient transported to MMH. The patient from the second vehicle was also transported to MMH with minor injuries. Lyons Collision was called to take both vehicles. We were on scene assisting Lyons for approximately 2 1/2 hours in this time Maple Ridge Road was shut down from Top's plaza to Salt Works Road. PHOTOS

October 02, 2009 - Submitted by Jason Watts
1993 INTERNATIONAL 14’ MARION WALK-IN RESCUE 6KW DIESEL GENERATOR 4-500W TELE LIGHTS $50,000. PHOTO

1996 PIERCE INTERNATIONAL PUMPER/TANKER TOP MOUNT 1500 GPM HALE PUMP 1250 GAL WATER TANK WITH 10” REAR DUMP $150,000.00 OR BEST OFFER PHOTO

ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT JASON WATTS@(585)455-0925 OR EMAIL SHELBYCHIEF1@ROCHESTER.RR.COM

I HAVE ALSO ATTACHED PICTURES OF BOTH TRUCKS

October 02, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
In the early afternoon on September 25th, a storm passed through the Kendall and Morton area knocking down trees and several power lines. The Morton Fire Department was dispatched first for power lines down just south of their fire station. This incident shut down power in the area. A few minutes later the Kendall Fire Department was dispatched to home with tree limbs down on a power line and smoke filling the structure.

Morton’s Rescue 218 took the first call to secure the scene of the wires down on the County Line Road. Kendall responded to the second call with Rescue Engine 34 and command confirmed smoke in the structure. Also dispatched on the initial alarm was Holley for a Quint for manpower, Morton with an engine for manpower and a TIC and Hamlin for a RIT team. All units were quickly on the scene, as was National Grid, already working in the area.

A thorough search for the source of the smoke condition was undertaken. It was discovered that the wiring for an external light fixture, at the garage grade door, was smoldering in the partition. The partition was opened up and the area wet down using an extinguisher. Had the home owner not been home, the wiring probably would have ignited surrounding materials and a more serious fire would have resulted. PHOTOS

All units returned to service within the hour of the incident.

September 30, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
The Tri-County Chief's Equipment Show will be Saturday October 3rd.

Mercy Flight Ground School from 11:30 to 12:30
Tyler Fire Equipment will be performing extrication demo's on two vehicles.

September 28, 2009 - Submitted by Ron Holzermer - PIO - Albion Fire Dept.
Monday, September 28, 2009, 8:28 PM On Monday, Albion Fire Department was kept busy, with the aftermath of several storms, that passed through the Albion area, causing downed trees and powerlines across several roads, including Crimson Dr., Zig Zag Rd, and Allens Bridge Rd., where a section of the road, was closed for several hours, awaiting National Grid lineman, to clear up the problem. Wind gusts were reported to be in excess of 35 miles per hour, with approximately .50 of an inch of rain. There were also scattered power outages in the Village of Albion according to Ron Holzermer, Public Information Officer, for the Albion Fire Department.

September 28, 2009 - Submitted by Brieann Rich - Wintergreen News
ALBION, NY - The Albion Fire Department responded to a reported barn fire at 238 N. Main Street in the Village of Albion at 12:58 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2009.

The barn was fully engulfed in flames when the Albion Fire Department arrived. Fire Chief Eric  Bradshaw immediately assumed incident command and requested the Medina Fire Department FAST Team and the Carlton Fire Department to the scene for mutual aid. The Barre Fire Department was requested to standby at the Albion Station.

The quick action of the firefighters saved the nearby residence and other structures which received minor to moderate heat damage. There were no reported injuries to people or animals.

The Orleans County Fire Investigators were called to the scene during the incident and returned later in the day to conduct a complete investigation. The Fire Investigators estimated the the loss to be $25,000.00 for the building alone. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. PHOTOS

September 28, 2009 - Submitted by Ralf Kurzowski
On September 19th, Clarendon Fire and Ambulance responded for the ATV accident in a field behind the residence. Due to the distance from the road and location of the field, Clarendon was called for the off road vehicle and LZ. Mercy Flight was called in due to the condition of one of the patients. PHOTOS

September 24, 2009 - Submitted by Jeffrey Elsenheimer - Medina Fire Dept.
The Medina Fire Department placed into service this past week, Medina 60. It is a 2009 Braun "Raider" Ambulance on a Chevy Chassis. PHOTOS

Features include:
Master Tech III Technology (computerized lighting, heat/ac, module controls, etc.)
EZ-Glide Sliding Side Door
Back-up camera
Ferno Powerflexx Cot
Whelen LED Light Package
Reflective Chevron Striping on Rear of Vehicle for Improved Visibility and Safety

September 20, 2009 - Submitted by Karen Bridge - Mercy Flight WNY.
Mercy Flight Open House DETAILS

September 15, 2009 - Submitted by Bryan Zinkievich
The East Shelby Fire Company is having their annual "September To Remember" at the Orleans County fairgrounds Sat and Sun September 19th and 20th. Saturday there will be a Motorcycle show and a tractor pull. Sunday there will be a HUGE car show. Both days there will be many vendors selling their items.

September 10, 2009 - Submitted by Brieann Rich - Wintergreen News
MOTORCYCLIST FLOWN TO ECMC AFTER COLLISION WITH DEER
ALBION, NY - Albion Fire Department Rescue Squad responded to a motorcycle versus deer accident in front of 13194 Ridge Road in the Town of Gaines at 4:06 p.m. August 1, 2009.

The cyclist, a 42-year-old male, was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained multiple leg fractures. He was flown to Erie County Medical Center by Mercy Flight of Buffalo NY.

The not so fortunate deer was mortally wounded. PHOTOS

September 10, 2009 - Submitted by Pat Eick - EMO
The following training is being scheduled for the remainder of the 2009-2010 Training year. NOTE- Effective immediately, we will be strictly enforcing the 1 week prior cancellation policy – Any class that does not meet the required minimum number of participants 1 week prior to the start date WILL BE CANCELLED.

Tower Clean up has been rescheduled to September 27 w/ SFIs at 9:00 AM

This is a listing of classes that will be held & start date; details of class dates, times & locations will be forthcoming to post.

Scene Support @ EOC Sept. 17
Fire Officer I @ AFD Oct. 21
Firefighter II @EOC Oct. 14
HazMat Ops Refresher Oct. 27 @ Carlton / Nov. 17 @ Shelby / Dec. 15 @ East, TBD
Engine Co. Ops Ref. @ EOC Nov. 12
Fire Behavior & AA @EOC Dec. 29
Prin. of Const – Combust@ Jan. 25 @ EOC
Incident Safety Off @ EOC Feb. 1
Firefighter I @ EOC Feb. 15
Intro to Fire Officer @ EOC Feb 16

September 10, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
The Albion Main Street canal bridge is CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC. Apparatus must use the Ingersoll Street for access north of the village.

September 04, 2009 - Submitted by Rol Nenni - Holley Fire Dept.
The Holley Fire Department is hosting an Emergency Responders Charity Softball Tournament to raise money for a members daughter with a rare illness. DETAILS

September 03, 2009 - Submitted by Ken Keirn - Morton Fire Co.
The Morton Fire Department will be having a Drive Thru Chicken B-B-Q on September 20th. Starts at 1PM until they're gone. DETAILS

September 03, 2009 - Submitted by Kevin Dann
The Holley Fire Department will hold a Casino Night on October 17, 2009 at 7PM. DETAILS

August 25, 2009 - Submitted by Tim Yaeger - GM1 (Genesee County)
Services for Lieutenant Charles McCarthy and Firefighter Jonathan Croom are as follows:
DETAILS

August 23, 2009 - Submitted by Chuck Hammon - EMT/P - Leroy Ambulance
The LeRoy Ambulance is offering an EMT-B Original and Refresher course that will start on Sept 14th, 2009 at the LeRoy Ambulance Base. (Use rear door). DETAILS

August 23, 2009 - Submitted by Craig Williams
City of Batavia FD is offering an EMT-B Original and Refresher course that will start on Sept 8th, 2009 at the Batavia Senior Center. DETAILS

August 23, 2009 - Story and Photos submitted by Jerry Clement
On August 20th at 12:45, The Morton Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire 12:45 AM. 2C21 was first on the scene and reported a working fire in a vacant structure. 2C11 arrived and took command and 2C21 took operations. Due to the amount of fire showing and the status of the building, a defensive, exterior fire fight was declared. Mutual assistance was dispatched by Orleans Fire Control sending a Kendall tanker and a Holley RIT team to the scene along with the Morton response. Mutual aid requests brought additional companies to the scene: an aerial from Holley, an engine from Kendall and an engine and rescue from Hamlin. Fill-ins were supplied by Walker to Morton, Hulberton to Holley and Carlton to Kendall. Medical and rehab operations were provided by a Kendall ambulance crew and by a crew from Monroe. PHOTOS

Morton’s Engine 215 took a hydrant on County Line Road, laid into the scene and a blitz line and a hand line were put into operation. Morton’s 216 took a plug on Creek Road to protect an exposure on the C side of the burning structure and supplied water to the Kendall engine. Kendall firefighters advanced two lines to the C side of the structure. The Holley aerial set up on the A-B side and was supplied by a third plug at the intersection. Equipment and lighting was supplied by the Morton and Hamlin rescues.

Fire on the C side of the building extended into the structure and advanced through-out both floors and into the attic. Due to heavy smoke conditions it was not possible to vent the roof and much of the fire burned in inaccessible areas until enough of the roof was consumed to allow aerial operations to douse the attic area. Hot spots throughout the structure called for a lengthy overhaul operation. Mutual aid companies began to pick-up at approximately 4:00 AM

August 23, 2009 - Submitted by Leo Auriemma - CDL Instructor
Genesee Valley BOCES CDL road test prep course for firefighters CDL class “B” license with Passenger, Tank, and Air brake, endorsements. DETAILS

August 22, 2009 - Submitted by Rob Patterson  - Gainesville Fire Chief
Gainesville Fire Dept. will be having its annual Garden tractor pull on Aug. 29th. FREE Admission.

Gainesville Fire Dept. annual car show will be held on Sept. 2nd at the Gainesville park. The 4 wheeler drawing will held at the end of the show. Please contact any member or the hall at 585-493-2763

August 22, 2009 - Submitted by Mike Vanderlaan - www.ecfwire.com
I received this banner ad which also has links to a brochure for a conference, registration form, & hotel promotion all for first responders. The links are as follows for the .pdf files:

register: http://www.computersosinc.com/ems/event/2009emp

e-brochure: http://www.empactamerica.net/images/EMPACT-con.pdf

hotel: http://www.computersosinc.com/ems/site/files/Hotel-Promo-Website-and-e-mail-07-24-09-rsh.pdf

August 17, 2009 - Submitted by Doug VanSlyke - Genesee County Health Dept.
The Homeland Security Management Institute and the Monroe County Office of Emergency Management will host its’ 2009 National Conference. Featuring national and local experts presenting on emergency and disaster preparedness for special needs populations.
FLYER  REGISTRATION

August 17, 2009 - Submitted by Pat Eick
The Tri County Fire Chief’s Show, which had been scheduled for Aug. 22^nd at the Orleans County Fairgrounds, has been changed.

The new date is tentatively set for Saturday, October 3^rd.

Departments are asked to consider setting up some type of display to represent their department to the Public as well as to fellow members of Fire Service.  This could be apparatus, specialty equipment, hand-outs for Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10)

Displays for Volunteers, EMS Personnel, etc., information specific to your emergency response district – what’s your agencies’ pet-peeve when you pull in to assist someone?  Ie: lack of information when you arrive, house numbers not clearly marked, traffic in your way, etc.

Possible suggestions:

A piece of apparatus, a table, 2-3 personnel & hand outs  from each agency.

Demonstrations on use of fire extinguishers

Drawing for smoke detector, first aid kit

Watch for further details regarding the show.

August 16, 2009 - Story and Photos by Jerry Clement
A resident of a house on Close Hollow Drive awoke, investigated unusual sounds and discovered fire. A pick-up truck next to the home was fully involved and fire was extending on the exterior B side of the structure. The ECD was notified and all other residents exited the structure. Engine 243 and 242, Rescue 248, Squad 2418 from Hamlin and Engine 282 from Walker responded on the initial alarm.

2C24 arrived on scene and reported a working fire and special called Morton’s Rescue 218 to the scene. 2C14 assumed interior operations. Arriving engine 243 took a hydrant coming into the scene and located in front of the building. One hand line was stretched to the fire area, was charged and all exterior fire was knocked down. A second line was stretched to the front door but was not charged. Interior crews checked for extension to the rooms near the fire and into the attic; No extension was found.

Crews were picking-up in about 45 minutes and Walker relocated to the Hamlin Fire Station to cover the Hamlin district until Hamlin’s apparatus could be returned to an in-service status. A Fire Bureau investigator arrived at the scene to determine the cause of the pick-up fire. PHOTOS

August 08, 2009 - Submitted by Pat Eick
Below are the dates for the EMT Basic and Refresher classes.

Refresher classes will starting on 8/17/2009

Original Class will start on 8/24/2009.

Pilot has been scheduled for 8/17/2009 to start.

August 08, 2009 - Submitted by Deb Crossett
Kidde Recalls 94,000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire CPSC

August 08, 2009 - Submitted by Par Eick - EMO
Sponsored by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) and endorsed by the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP), AMLS offers a "think-outside-the-box" method of assessing and managing a patient in medical crisis. DETAILS

July 31, 2009 - Story by Ron Holzermer - AFD-PIO
At approximately 4:30 PM, on Thursday July 30th, Albion Fire Department, COVA and Medina ambulances, were dispatched, to the scene of a bus accident at the Ingersoll St. crossing, of the Erie Canal in Albion, with the crossing gate at the canal crossing. The report indicated that the school bus from Ridge Road Express from Lockport New York had crossed the canal bridge heading South when the crossing arm from the canal bridge, went down prematurely,  on the South end of the bridge, striking the buses front left  windshield. Twenty students were aboard, and 4 students were transported to  hospitals, for minor injuries due to the trauma of the incident. A Triage was set up at the Albion Fire Department where students  were evaluated according to their injuries. Chief Eric Bradshaw of the Albion Fire Department handled the  situation in a very precise manner making sure that no students were  traumatized by the incident and that everyone received proper care.  Another bus from Ridge Road Express transported the uninjured  students to their appropriate destinations. Reported by Ron Holzermer - Public Information Officer, for the AFD.

July 31, 2009 - Story by Ron Holzermer - AFD-PIO, Photos by Ralf Kurzowski (Webmaster)
At 4:15 PM on Friday afternoon, Albion Fire Department responded to the report of a motor vehicle accident at 14050 Ridge Rd., between Route 279 and Route 98, in the Town of Gaines. Upon arrival Chief Rocky Sidari, reported wires down across the road and a dump truck type vehicle with a driver and 4 passengers injured. COVA and Medina ambulances transported the injured with minor injuries to Strong Memorial and Lakeside Memorial hospitals. The driver stated his brakes failed and struck a tree stump a power pole and 5 mailboxes knocking out power to the immediate area. Orleans County Sheriff's Deputies Ryan Flaherty and Jessica Mitchell are investigating the accident with possible charges pending. The highway was closed down by AFD's Fire Police. NYSEG responded to the scene to replace the pole and restore the power. PHOTOS

July 26, 2009 - Story and Photos by Brieann Rich/Wintergreen News
Two vehicle collided at the intersection of W. Lee Road and Eagle Harbor Road around 1:00pm Sunday, July 26, 2009, sending one vehicle sliding off road and into a power pole. Barre Fire Department responded along with COVA Ambulance. Two State Troopers were on scene to investigate the accident. Both vehicle received extensive damage. The occupants of both vehicles were treated on the scene and released. PHOTOS

July 26, 2009 - Story and Photos by Nicholas Rich (Wintergreen News)
Albion Fire Department responded to back-to-back calls of power lines down following one of the many brief storms hitting Orleans County this weekend. PHOTOS

July 26, 2009 - Story by Ron Holzermer - AFD-PIO, Photos by Nicholas Rich (Wintergreen News)
The Albion Fire Department was dispatched at 10:50 AM, to a residence at 13016 Ridge Road on the corner of Kenyonville Rd. The owner reported a strong electrical smell at the residence. Medina FAST team and an engine from Carlton were automatically dispatched as well. Upon arrival, Albion Fire Chief Eric Bradshaw, called for mutual aid assistance from Barre fire department to fill in the Albion station. An extensive search revealed possible faulty electrical wires arcing and shorting in the walls causing the odor. Firefighters ventilated the smoke from the residence while National Grid disconnected the power. Due to the length of the call and the weather conditions, Chief Bradshaw moved Barre to the scene to assist, requesting Hulberton to fill in at Albion. The Red Cross was called to assist the residents with housing. Route 104 was closed to through traffic for several hours. The Albion Fire/Police provided traffic control and rerouting of traffic during the incident. There were no reported injuries. An investigation is still underway. PHOTOS

July 22, 2009 - Submitted by Luann McMullen - Carlton 97
The Carlton Fire Co. # 1 will have a Chicken BBQ on August 15th. DETAILS

July 22, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Last night, Hulberton was dispatched with Holley for the possible structure fire at the Wishing Well Motel at Ridge & Fancher Roads. Hulberton 2 reported a glow from the structure as he was responding north on Fancher Road. Additional companies were brought in to attack the blaze. Holley, Albion and Brockport provided Ladder Trucks to the scene. More details as we compile them. PHOTOS RNEWS

July 20, 2009 - Submitted by Mike Vanderlaan - www.ecfwire.com
Sheridan Park Fire Company in Tonawanda is hosting their 2nd Annual Crash & Burn Weekend Sept 19 & 20, 2009. FLYER LINK

July 18, 2009 - Submitted by Nicholas Rich - Wintergreen News
At 11:20 AM on July 6th the Albion Fire department was dispatched to a Tractor that struck low power lines on Albion Eagle Harbor Rd. The caller reported that the power lines were sparking and that the driver was trapped. National Grid was requested to the scene to remove the power lines so Albion Fire Department could rescue the tractor operator. Several homes were without power for just under an hour. PHOTOS

July 14, 2009 - Submitted by Matt Wilkins
SHELBY VOL. FIRE CO., INC. GRILL RAFFLE CHARMGLOW LUXURY GAS GRILL WITH 2 SIDE BURNERS, 1 WARMING TRAY REFRIGERATOR AND CANOPY WITH LIGHTS PLUS A $100.00 WAL-MART GIFT CARD (WINNER TO RECEIVE GRILL PACKAGE OR $750.00 CASH) $5.00 PER TICKET. CALL JASON WATTS @ 585-455-0925 OR SEE ME FOR A TICKET. DRAWING DATE IS SEPT. 4TH 2009 NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN.......PHOTO

July 12, 2009 - Submitted by Francis Woodward
The Ridgeway FD will be hosting a Cabaret Variety Show In Sept. 18, 2009. DETAILS

July 12, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
The 2nd annual Western New York Emergency Responders Ride will be held on Sept 13, 2009. All Proceeds to Benefit New York Emergency Response Families in Need.
$15 per bike, $5 per passenger. DETAILS

July 10, 2009 - Submitted by Pat Eick
EMTs are needed during 4-H Fair week to assist Ridgeway FD at the First Aid Booth.

Contact the EMO with your name, level of EMS Certification, contact phone # as well as the day of week and time frame that you would be available to assist at the First Aid Booth. The 4-H Fair runs from 11 AM to 11 PM, Monday through Saturday, July 27 to Aug. 1st.

EMS Training at C.O.V.A.

August- EMT-Basic Original & Refresher Class
24-hour CME based Pilot Class

Early September – EMT- Intermediate Class {if enough interest}

July 04, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures from Lyndonville's 4th of July Parade. PHOTOS

July 01, 2009 - Submitted by Nicholas & Brieann Rich (Wintergreen News)
Two hikers were rescued by the Albion Fire Department Off-Road Rescue Team Saturday morning after one hiker reportedly fell from a tree. Orleans County E-911 communications Center Dispatcher Wayne Litchfield answered the 911 call around 11:30am Saturday.

It was all a drill, but the skills displayed indicate a high degree of ability and preparedness. Approximately five second into the call the dispatcher informed the callers that he had pinpointed their location on the map and help was on the way while simultaneously providing the Albion Fire Department with turn by turn directions to within five feet of the hikers’ actual location. The Albion Fire Department splinted the hiker’s leg and secured him to a backboard then placed him into their Ski Sled, with a custom wheel kit for warm weather rescue, and transported the hiker out to the roadway where a waiting ambulance was able to transport him to the hospital. This was an actual training scenario practiced by the Albion Fire Department Off-Road Rescue Team, led by Albion Fire Chief Eric Bradshaw, along with the Orleans County E-911 Communications Center Dispatcher Litchfield in preparation for this summers outdoor recreational adventurers.

Bradshaw and Litchfield have the following recommendations for people enjoying the outdoors: Plan Ahead; learn about the area before you go out; study the latest guidebooks and maps to the area; check weather reports before you go out; don’t exceed your physical capabilities; tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return; know the rules and guidelines for appropriate behavior for the area you are visiting; and be sure to carry a small first aid kit, water, a small shelter and matches to build a campfire in the event you are forced to stay out overnight. The highly trained and skilled dispatchers of the Orleans County E-911 Communications Center are able to track GPS enabled cell phones with the centers high tech GPS tracking system. They recommend that outdoor enthusiasts always carry a cell phone with a fully charged battery and help is just a phone call away. PHOTOS

June 29, 2009 - Story and Photos by Jerry Clement
A series of fires in vacant buildings in Eastern Orleans County continued Sunday morning. Sometime after midnight, the Kendall Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 16576 Kenmore Road along with mutual assistance companies from Morton, Holley and Hamlin. The front section of a vacant dwelling was completely in flames with extension further into the structure. Kendall Rescue Engine 34 located just past the structure, took a plug at that location, and a blitz line and attack line were stretched a short distance to the burning building. Visible flames were darkened and the hand line was placed in operation to complete overhaul operations. Kendall’s tanker, and a second Kendall engine responded, but were not placed into service. Hamlin Engine 242 was the first mutual assistance company on the scene as they were in service in Holley, standing-by at the Holley Fire Station covering for the Holley Carnival. Rescue 218 and Engine 215 from Morton followed that Hamlin engine into the scene. Kendall command, noting the quick fire containment and size of the structure, released The Hamlin engine from Holley, the Hamlin engine responding as the RIT assignment and a Holley Quint that was also on the road. Hamlin released a Walker engine that was requested to fill-in Hamlin as both Hamlin’s engines were out of service on mutual aid assignments. Kendall and Morton Firefighters remained on the scene to complete overhaul and assist the Orleans County Fire Investigator in his investigation. PHOTOS

June 27, 2009 - Story and Photos by Jerry Clement
At 02:45 Saturday morning the 27th, An automobile traveling at a high rate of speed, failed to stop at the end of the Brick Schoolhouse Road, where it dead ends at the Redman Road, and crashed into a tree and overturned. The Morton Fire Department was dispatched to the incident and responded with Engine 215 and Rescue 218. Hamlin was also dispatched as the mutual assistance company and responded with Rescue 248. Hamlin Ambulance and Medic 42 were dispatched as the EMS portion of the call. No driver or passengers were at the scene when the emergency crews arrived.

As companies were picking-up, a Deputy Sheriff noticed a person walking along Route 18 approximately a mile from the scene. When this person noticed the Sheriff, he ran off into a wooded area. Morton Rescue 218 responded with lighting to aid in the Sheriff’s pursuit of the individual who was not apprehended. The auto was reported stolen from a Hilton address. PHOTOS

June 27, 2009 - from Pat Eick - EMO
COVA will be offering the CME based pilot course in the fall. Agencies will be receiving more information directly from COVA.

There will be an EMT-Basic Original and Refresher Class tentatively starting in August (at COVA) with test out in December.

If there is enough interest, an EMT-Intermediate would start in early September with a test out in January. Notify this office if you are interested in an Intermediate class.

June 22, 2009 - Story and Photos by Jerry Clement
The Brockport Fire Department was dispatched to a porch on fire on White Road at 01:45 this morning. 2C13 arrived on the scene at 01:49 and declared a working fire. Holley was requested to respond as a RIT Team and Hamlin was requested to fill-in at Brockport. 2C23 took command of resources and 2C33 was assigned operations.

Engine 232 was on the scene at 01:55 AM and pulled just past the structure, took a hydrant across from the structure and supplied four 1 ¾ hand lines for fire suppression. Ladder 231 followed Engine 232 into the scene and raised the aerial to the roof. Ground ladders were set around the structure. Engines 234 & 2325 and Rescue 238 also responded from the Village. Hamlin and Clarendon were called to the scene for additional resources and Spencerport and Walker responded to Brockport to cover the district. Brockport and Monroe Ambulances set-up medical and rehab operations and treated one occupant for chest pains.

The external fire was quickly knocked down and an interior attack on both floors soon had all visible fire eliminated. Considerable overhaul was undertaken due to the heavy extension into the structure. Crews went back into service at 04:42 AM. The fire is under investigation by the Monroe County Fire Bureau. PHOTOS

June 21, 2009 - Story by Ron Holzermer AFD PIO, Photos by Nicholas Rich
On Monday afternoon, at approximately 3 PM, Albion Fire Department responded to the report of a motor home fire, near a residence at 14885 Holley Rd, in the Town of Albion. Upon arrival, Chief Eric Bradshaw reported a fully involved motor home near a structure. The Holley FAST team was called, along with mutual aid assistance from the Barre Fire Department. The motor home, a 1999 Winnebago Grand Touring home, was parked adjacent to the garage and home, owned by Robert and Dawn Trolley, at that address. Due to the strong winds, at the time, the fire spread into a two car garage, which was attached to a home. Firefighters quick action, brought the fire under control, saving the home, from eminent danger, however the motor home was destroyed and extensive damage to the garage incurred. The residence and motor home, were not occupied at the time, and a passer-by reported the fire to a neighbor, who called 911. Smoke from the fire, was reported to have been seen, as far as Brockport. The motor home contained all of the Trolley's possessions. Two Siamese cats, were also lost in the fire. Fire investigators are currently investigating the cause of the fire. The Red Cross responded to assist the homeowners, with personal items. PHOTOS

June 21, 2009 - Submitted by Nicholas Rich (Wintergreen News)
Here are some photos of the Auto vs. Pedestrian accident at 1050 Gwinn Street Medina today (6-16-09). Medina Fire Department received the alarm at 2:47pm. The driver of the vehicle said that the cyclist just pulled right in front of her. The cyclist was transported to Medina Memorial Hospital by Medina Fire Department Ambulance for head injuries and later transferred (also by Medina FD Ambulance) to a Buffalo Hospital. PHOTOS

June 21, 2009 - Submitted by Rob Emerson
NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control and NYS Office of Homeland Security are offering $500,000 worth of grants to set up and improve regional technical rescue teams across New York State. The application deadline is July 15, 2009. More info is available here: http://www.dos.state.ny.us/fire/NIMS/grantinfo.htm

June 20, 2009 - Story & Photos by Jerry Clement
An occupant of the structure was taking a shower when the water supply suddenly stopped. A second occupant went to the basement to check the electrical breakers and discovered the basement filling with smoke. Orleans County Fire Control was notified for a fire in a structure. Kendall Fire was dispatched along with the following automatic mutual assistance requests: Holley with a Quint, Morton with a rescue and an engine and Hamlin with a RIT team. Walker was requested by Hamlin’s 2C14 to stand-by in quarters as both Hamlin and Morton are currently operating with their second engines out-of-service.

Kendall 1 arrived on the scene and confirmed smoke in the structure. Kendall’s Engine 34 located in the driveway and a line was stretched and charged. Kendall’s Tanker 52 arrived next and provided a supply line to the first due engine. The other companies arrived and staged for support and the RIT Team took up a position in the front of the structure after completing a 360 size-up of the building.

Upon further investigation, it was determined that a faulty pump motor caused the electrical failure and smoke condition. Mutual assistance companies were quickly released and the Kendall Fire Department cleared the scene shortly after midnight. PHOTOS

June 20, 2009 - Story by Jerry Clement, Photos by Tina Reed and Jerry Clement
Orleans County Fire Control dispatched the Hulberton (Fancher-Hulberton-Murray) Fire Department to a reported structure fire, along with Holley for an engine and Albion for a RIT Team on Wednesday evening. Command arrived and requested Holley to respond with a Quint, rather than the engine originally requested, and also requested a rescue from Clarendon and Morton with manpower. Kendall was requested to fill-in Hulberton. Command directed that all fire operations would be exterior only.

Hulberton’s first due engine laid LDH down a driveway behind structures that set along the canal, to the rear of the fully involved vacant home. The second due engine took a plug at the end of that driveway, and hooked-up for big water supply. Three lines were pulled from the first engine, one being a 2 ½ line, which was quickly connected to a blitz nozzle. Using these three lines, all visible fire was quickly knocked down.

The fire had extended into the attic area however, and due to the condition of the building, along with the sustained fire damage, it was determined that no interior or roof operations would be safe. The fire was allowed to grow until it self ventilated and burned enough of the roof off to allow aerial pipe operations from Holley’s Quint to blacken down the attic fire. Once this was accomplished, further exterior operations, and finally some cautious interior operations, were undertaken to completely eliminate all hot spots.

Firefighters remained on the scene for several hours into Thursday morning. This was the second vacant house fire in this part of Orleans County in just over one week. PHOTOS

June 20, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
On June 8th at approximately 9:00 AM, Orleans County Fire Control was notified of a vehicle into a tree at the north end of the County Line Road and dispatched Kendall ambulance and notified Monroe County to dispatch the Morton Fire Department. Arriving Kendall Firefighters found a pick-up truck into a tree with the driver standing next to the vehicle. The driver was taken to the ambulance for initial patient care. Morton arrived with a rescue and lighted the scene and with an engine which stretched a hand line for potential fire suppression. PHOTOS

After being checked-out, the driver signed-off on further care. Had the driver missed the tree, the truck probably would have traveled into the lake. An incident such as this happened several years ago at this location in which one person was seriously injured. This person reported that there were two people in the vehicle and a lake search was undertaken. Using row boats and pike poles, the lake was searched until morning. The next morning, with available sun light, the second individual was recovered, under water, down current from the scene. PHOTOS

June 20, 2009 - Story & Photos by Chris Martin - Brockport FD PIO
On June 9th the Brockport Fire Department responded for the structure fire at 51 Sweden Hill. STORY PHOTOS

June 17, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Sorry for the delay in getting things posted. I was away on business travel for the last nine days. I will start getting items posted shortly.

June 07, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
The date for the Annual Tri County Chief's Equipment Show has been set for August 22nd at the Orleans County Fairgrounds. More info will be posted as it becomes available.

June 07, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures of Albion's Mobile Home fire this afternoon. PHOTOS

June 07, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Albion Fire was dispatched earlier today for the report of a Coach bus vs car MVA. An elderly couple was slowing down when they were rear ended by the bus. Here are some pictures of the crash. PHOTOS DAILY NEWS

May 31, 2009 - Submitted by Eric C. Bradshaw -AFD Chief
The Albion Fire Department was dispatched for a general fire alarm at St. Gobain Technical Fabrics on West Avenue on Saturday afternoon. Deputy Chief Sidari arrived and was told that a piece of machinery in the factory was on fire. Chief Bradshaw requested a FAST team from the Holley and Medina Fire Departments due to the size of the building and potential hazards. COVA responded under an automatic aid agreement. Lieutenant Graham entered the building and determined the fire was isolated to an electrical problem in the machine. Command reduced the assignment to the Albion apparatus. Albion firefighters ventilated a minor amount of smoke from the building. PHOTOS

May 31, 2009 - Submitted by Nicholas Rich/Wintergreen News
Here are some photos of an accident that occurred today around 11:30am at the intersection of State Route 104 & Culvert Rd. It is a two car rear-end collision. Four people were transported to Strong Memorial Hospital via Medina Fire Department Ambulance. PHOTOS

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

May 29, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Clarendon MVA fatally injures one, sends another to hospital. DAILY NEWS PHOTOS

May 24, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
At 13:48 today, Medina Ambulance and Lyndonville Fire were dispatched for the MVA, Orleans 4 on location with 3 cars blocking.

May 24, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
At 13:39 today, Holley Fire responded M/A to Hamlin for the Microwave Oven fire at the camp store. An update from ECD (Monroe County 911) the fire has been extinguished with a possibility of a female with smoke inhalation. Hamlin Ambulance was started.

May 23, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
The Brockport, Clarendon, Hamlin, Holley, Kendall and Walker Fire Departments began Saturday morning conducting live fire training at a house on Redman Road in the Brockport Fire District. Several evolutions were completed before all units stood down from the drill and then reset positions for a controlled burn of the structure. All water used in the drill, and in the controlled burn, was supplied by tankers from Clarendon, Hamlin & Kendall. One engine from Brockport and one engine from Holley provided hand lines, tools and RIT equipment for the drill. Hamlin and Walker provided engines for the protection of structures during the controlled burn and one engine from Brockport, drafting from a dump tank, supplied all lines for fire control during the controlled burn. Two engines from Brockport and one engine from Holley were staffed and staged for additional operations if needed. PHOTOS

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

May 22, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
Approximately Noon on May 21, 2009, The Brockport Fire Department was dispatched to a brush fire with extension to a porch and melting siding on a house at 3447 Redman Road. The alarm report also stated that the homeowner believed the fire was extinguished, but wanted it checked-out. Brockport requested a RIT Team response from Holley. Holley 2 arrived on the scene and reported the fire appeared to be out and reported that equipment should continue-in to check for extension. 2C23 arrived and assumed command. Brockport Engines 232 and 233 and an engine from Holley arrived on scene.

The fire originated in mulch in front of a front porch, burned up a small pine tree scorching the porch, the porch ceiling and melting siding on the house. The homeowners, luckily discovering the fire in its early stages, extinguished the visible fire with pans of water. The fire department washed down the mulch, which was also found to be smoldering at another location along the porch, several feet from the first fire site. A porch facial board was removed to check for extension below the porch and thermo imaging cameras were used to verify there was no extension into the walls of the house or into the ceiling area. No extension was found. Firefighters remained on the scene to assist with the fire investigation. PHOTOS

May 21, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
This afternoon, Medina Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire at 429 Park Avenue near Genesee Street that eventually resulted in a four alarm working fire. Several departments from neighboring districts and Niagara County were called in to the scene and many others were called to fill in at neighboring firehouses. The fire was declared under control after several hours. Photos will be posted shortly. PHOTOS DAILY NEWS MFD PRESS RELEASE

May 21, 2009 - Submitted by Patrick Lamka
COVA's fourth annual Open house is May 29 from 5:30 till 8:30. We will have Hotdogs and Hamburgers free to the public in appreciation of the support that we received over the last year from both the public as well our fellow EMS agencies. Mercy Flight is expected to be there as well as various pieces of EMS and Firefighting equipment that will be on display for the publics viewing.

Feel free to contact either Pat Lamka (585) 590 - 2289 or Fred Piano (585) 202 - 5562 for Details.

May 16, 2009 - Submitted by Rick Seaman
On Tuesday May 12, The East Battalion held a Water Flow drill at the Kendall High School to train in large fire hook up and to determine the available fire flow at the school complex. Present were: Morton, Kendall, Holley, FHM, Clarendon and Hamlin. KENDALL FD

May 16, 2009 - Submitted by Rick Seaman
On Thursday morning, May 14th, Kendall was dispatched for a pile of lumber on fire next to the residence. Auto mutual aid from Holley, Morton Carlton and Fast from Albion were started, but cancelled upon determination that the fire had not extended to the house. The fire was quickly extinguished and cause determined by the Kendall assignment. KENDALL FD

May 16, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Friday morning the Kendall Fire Department was dispatched for smoke from the structure at 16715 Kenmor Road. On arrival, the house was found to be fully involved. Kendall requested assistance from Morton and Holley. Hamlin filled in at Morton, Brockport filled in at Holley, Hulberton filled in at Kendall quarters. Investigators were called into the scene. PHOTOS

May 15, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
At 10:00 today the Kendall Fire Department and Ambulance held a mock DWI accident at the Kendall High School on Brehse Drive. Students were let out to see what happens at the scene  Motor Vehicle accident involving alcohol and resulting in a fatality. Participating were Kendall Fire & Ambulance, Morton Fire, Monroe ALS, Hulberton Fire Co., Orleans County Sheriff Deputy & Investigator, Orleans County Coroner, and Christopher-Mitchell Funeral Home Personnel. PHOTOS KENDALL FD

May 13, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
EMS bag for sale is still available. DETAILS

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

May 10, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Here are the pictures from the Training Awards Dinner last evening. If you would like a photo, send me an email and reference the ID# below the picture. I will send you a photo without the watermark. PHOTOS

May 10, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Ridgeway Fire responded for the Boy Scouts cabin fire early this morning. DAILY_NEWS

May 09, 2009 - Submitted by Jared Thomson
Early this morning at around 3:30am, there was a rollover MVA on Brown Road. The Albion Police Department, Albion Fire Department, COVA, and the Orleans County Sheriffs Department responded to the Scene. The vehicle crossed a lawn and took out a fence and was finally stopped by a tree. The scene was cleared at about 5am.

May 07, 2009 - Submitted by David Sevor
This afternoon, Holley Fire and EMS and Monroe Medic 42 were dispatched for the School Bus vs vehicle MVA at Lynch and Hulberton Roads. Kendall Ambulance also assisted. I only have pictures, no story. PHOTOS

May 04, 2009 - Submitted by Jeff Elsenheimer
Here are some helpful tips regarding the recent Swine Flu outbreak. LINK

May 04, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
The Morton Fire Department and the Hamlin Ambulance were dispatched to Roosevelt Highway/County Line Road for a reported car flipped over in a field. Arriving firefighters found a car, badly damaged, with no occupants at the scene. The vehicle was stabilized and a search was made back to a woods, some distance from the accident scene. Monroe County Sheriff’s were able to quickly determine vehicle ownership and responded to the owner’s home just north of Morton on the County Line Road. The owner was home and reported that he was not aware that the vehicle was missing. The Sheriff’s than organized an extensive search to find the occupant, or occupants, of the wrecked vehicle. PHOTOS

May 04, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
At approximately 7:15 PM, an automobile, with a single occupant, skidded off the Roosevelt Highway as it approached the Redman Road, crossed two lawns, missed a pole and came to rest on its side. The Morton Fire Department and the Hamlin Ambulance were dispatched. The driver was trapped in the vehicle and reported to be unconscious. 2C11 arrived, assumed command and requested Hamlin’s Rescue 248 to the scene. Morton’s Rescue 218 arrived with the Hamlin Ambulance and patient care was started while the car was stabilized and extrication equipment set-up. 2C21 directed operations and 2C14 entered the vehicle to aid in stabilizing the patient during extrication. Hamlin’s rescue arrived and the two companies removed the roof of the vehicle provided access to the patient. Also responding to the scene was Morton’s Engine and Squad and Monroe ALS. The patient was transported to Strong by Hamlin Ambulance with medical assistance from the Barnard Fire Department while enroute. PHOTOS

May 03, 2009 - Submitted by Mel Davis
Bethany Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting an “EMS Day,” to celebrate National EMS Week, on Sunday, May 17, 2009 from noon - 5:00 pm. The event will take place at the truck garage and the Bethany Community Center on Bethany Center Road. We will be offering a chicken barbeque, free car seat inspections from the NYS Troopers, free child fingerprinting from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department, free blood pressure checks, and live demonstrations. Also participating will be the American Red Cross, Office for the Aging, Genesee County Dispatch Office, Lake Plains Community Care Network, The Town of Bethany, and The Fire Shop. Joining us will be our neighboring Fire Departments – Stafford, Pavilion, Alexander, Wyoming, and Town of Batavia. Mercy Flight Ground School Training will commence at 4:00 (open county wide) with the chopper landing around 4:30 – 5:00. Come out and enjoy the day! For further information, please contact Mel Davis at 585-703-9410 or Terri Alwardt at 585-813-5387. For chicken barbeque tickets contact Gail Smith at 585-356-5440.

May 03, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Carlton has a used rescue truck for sale. Please see the Carlton Fire Company Website for Details. http://carltonfire.com/

May 03, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
I was asked to make a reminder regarding the Don Cummings Memorial Antique & Vintage Snowmobile Show will be held May 9th, 1009 at the Alexander Firemen's Recreation Hall on Route 98. DETAILS

April 27, 2009 - Submitted by Eric Bradshaw - Albion Fire Chief
At approximately 4:35AM Monday April 27th the Albion Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire on Route 104. While en route, responding units were advised an elderly female may possibly be in the building. Albion Asst. Chief Conner arrived on location and declared a working fire. Chief Bradshaw arrived shortly after and assumed command; Deputy Chief Sidari - Operations; Asst. Chief Conner - Interior. Carlton Fire Department was automatically dispatched for an engine company. Chief Bradshaw requested Holley Fire Department for a FAST, COVA ambulance to the scene, and Barre Fire Department for an engine and tanker to fill in the Albion Fire Station. Medina Fire was requested to send an ambulance to stand by at AFD as well. Albion Engine 35 arrived and the first attack line went to the east bedroom window to begin knocking down the visible fire. The second line advanced through the front door toward the east end of the house. The search team began a search for the resident. Engine 31 laid a 5" supply line to a hydrant east of the scene. Tower 45 arrived and was assigned ventilation. The fire was knocked down within the first 20 minutes. Despite the quick action of all crews on scene, the resident did not survive. Orleans County Fire Investigators arrived on scene and began the investigation before the fire was extinguished. At approximately 12:30PM Chief Bradshaw released all Albion crews, and had Barre move up their engine company to provide assistance during the investigation. Albion was automatically dispatched to a fire in Carlton shortly after. NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control were requested to the scene to assist with the investigation. Albion Fire Department crews remained on scene until 2030 hours Tuesday April 28th, when the scene was turned over to the Orleans County Sheriff Department. The investigation is ongoing. PHOTOS  RNEWS  13WHAM  D&C  DAILY NEWS

April 27, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster  UPDATED  Photos added
During the early morning of April 27th, The Albion Fire Department responded for structure fire  at 14729 Ridge Road which was updated shortly afterwards  as a working fire. Carlton was dispatched automatic Mutual Aid and Holley was called in for the FAST team. Unfortunately an elderly woman lost her life to the fire. The fire is under investigation. Photos have been approved and are now posted. The first photo shown shows the wires arcing and reflecting off the house. PHOTOS  RNEWS  13WHAM  D&C  DAILY NEWS

April 26, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Earlier this evening, Holley was dispatched for the structure fire at 16699 Ridge Road Lot # 17. Hulberton 1 was on scene reporting a working fire. Hulberton was requested for a pumper and Albion for the FAST team. The fire started in the furnace area and was limited to that. The skirting was removed and the underneath was checked for extension. PHOTOS

April 26, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Earlier this morning. Hulberton responded for the car vs deer MVA on Rt. 104 east of Fancher Road. An elderly male driving his car westbound was struck on the drivers side causing damage to the mirror and windows. The driver signed off, the road was cleared of debris. PHOTO

April 21, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
On April 21st, 2009 at 18:11 hours, Holley 3 alerted Brockport of a barn fire at 3178 Monroe Orleans County Line Road. The barn was a total loss and the column of smoke was seen as far west as Kendall Road (Rt. 237 North of the Ridge). Brockport responded with a full assignment,
> requested Hamlin 243 for the RIT, 246 (Tanker), Morton 216 for Water Supply & manpower and Holley 40 (Aerial). Spencerport and Bergen provided the Fill In. Assignment was placed in service at 20:40 Hours. PHOTOS  RNEWS

April 21, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Carlton accident claims Kendall mans life. RNEWS  13WHAM

April 18, 2009 - Submitted by Tiger Schmittendorf via Brent Ast - Niagara County FW
Rural Fire Department needs your vote to win new fire engine from E-One
Last fall the Newstead NY Volunteer Fire Company donated a used fire engine to a struggling rural volunteer fire department in Oneida, Kentucky . It was a team effort with a lot of help of some more good folks from the First Baptist Church in Vandalia, Ohio and a group started by local Erie County firefighters known as Hancock Hope, formed for the sole purpose of helping other firefighters and fire departments in need.

That donated 1986 fire engine has served them well for the past six months. One of the church members, Michael Whitby – a young, energetic EMT himself; took it upon himself to do the right thing and nominated Oneida FD in a contest to win a brand new fire engine from E-One Fire Apparatus. Michael made a compelling argument as to why this small, impoverished fire company - so much that E-One has chosen Oneida as one of seven finalists.

Here’s where you come in. To move Oneida from the “Final Seven” to the winners circle requires that you – and everyone you know – act now and go to E-One’s web site to vote for Oneida’s story as the best story.

To vote for Oneida’s story, click: http://www.e-one.com/news/eone-stories/vote-for-the-best-story.htm?id=651 .
IMPORTANT: To confirm your vote, you must reply to an e-mail that E-One will send you after you’ve cast your ballot.
Voting ends at 1:00 p.m. on April 24th and the winner will be announced at 3:00 p.m. on the FDIC show floor in E-ONE’s booth - #9104 Lucas Oil Stadium.

It doesn’t cost you anything but a few moments of your time. Your vote could mean a world of difference to a small fire department with a big heart. Now it’s your turn to “Do the Right Thing.”

April 18, 2009 - Submitted by Chris Martin - Brockport FD PIO
The Brockport Fire Department is hosting a Fund Raising Golf Tournament on June 28th at the Brockport County Club.
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April 11, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
The Clarendon Fire Department was dispatched to a barn fire on the Holley Byron Road, just south of the Village of Holley on Saturday afternoon. Smoke was visible as apparatus left the fire station. Clarendon 1 assumed command and mutual aid was requested from Hulberton (1 tanker and 1 engine), Barry (1 tanker) and Holley (1 engine). Clarendon’s first due engine located in the driveway and lines were stretched to the structure. Clarendon’s tanker arrived and set-up dump tank operations at the driveway from which the engine took draft. Clarendon’s second engine and rescue arrived with manpower and equipment. Holley’s engine took a side road and located behind the structure and stretched hand lines to the structure. The Barry tanker located with the Holley engine and a supply line was operated. The Hulberton engine set-up approximately 1 mile north of the scene at a hydrant and filled the Clarendon and Hulberton tankers. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire saving a near-by exposure building. All units cleared the scene at 3:30 PM. PHOTOS

April 11, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
On April 6th, The FHM Fire Company dedicated Hulberton Engine 11 in memory of Past Chief Ted Fiorito III. Chief Peter Dunn spoke a few words followed by Commissioner Ted Fiorito Jr. PHOTOS

April 08, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
Kendall Engine-Rescue 34 and Kendall Tanker 52 responded, just after midnight on the 7th of April, to a reported chimney fire at 2386 West Kendall Road. A Morton engine and rescue, a Hulberton tanker and a RIT Team from Holley were also dispatched as mutual assistance companies. Kendall 1 arrived on the scene and determined that the chimney was on fire but there was no extension. The Holley and Hulberton assignments were cancelled. Kendall firefighters laddered the roof and removed the chimney cover while an interior team removed all fire from the inside a wood stove. Morton arrived and placed portable lighting. The fire in the chimney was allowed to burn out and the incident was declared under control in about one half hour. PHOTOS

April 08, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
April 7th dawned with a fresh layer of snow on the lawns and highways and accident reports began to be reported throughout the county. At approximately 8:00 AM, a car traveling south on Monroe-Orleans County Line Road slid off the roadway and bounced off a tree. A Morton fire response and Kendall ambulance response was dispatched to the scene. The driver had relocated to another vehicle awaiting medical assistance. Firefighters performed patient care and the sole occupant of the auto was transported to hospital by ambulance with head injuries and a cut near the eye. PHOTOS

April 03, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster  URGENT
THE VILLAGE OF ALBION MAIN STREET LIFT BRIDGE WEIGHT LIMIT HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 6 TONS. ANY APPARATUS RESPONSE MUST USE THE INGERSOLL STREET BRIDGE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

March 29, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
Embers from a brush fire caused the roof of a barn on South Manning Road to catch fire. Luckily it was quickly spotted and a call went out to the Clarendon Fire Department to respond. Clarendon 2 was quickly on the scene and reported smoke coming from the eves of the structure. The first due Clarendon engine took a plug, layed-in, and two lines were stretched by firefighters into the barn, to the second floor, and the other line to the rear of the structure. The roof fire was rapidly knocked down with little extension. Fast action by the Clarendon Fire Department prevented what was quickly developing into a very large, working, barn fire. PHOTOS

March 25, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
The plan was to conduct training on the new ATV apparatus on the evening of 03/24, the drill to begin at 7:00 PM at the Brockport Fire Station.  However, when Morton was dispatched to a large grass fire and requested mutual aid from Brockport, just before 6:00 PM, Chief Scott Smith directed the crew, about to leave with the squad, to hook-up the ATV trailer to respond along with the squad. Both pieces of equipment have grass & brush firefighting capability. The decision was a good one because upon arrival, it was determined that wet fields were going to prevent the use of the heavier squads of Brockport and Hilton for this assignment. It was no problem however, for Brockport’s “almost in-service” new 2347. While most of the fire was suppressed, the Brockport rig circled the entire burn area wetting down any hot spots ensuring there would not be a rekindle. The multi-purpose apparatus proved itself early-on as an excellent grass & brush vehicle. It will surely prove itself in many more applications for Brockport, and surrounding fire departments, at future off-the road EMS and fire incidents. When asked if other Brockport Firefighters would be able to operate the new apparatus, Chief Smith replied that might be the case, but not on the first run! He pointed out that the initial training session had not taken place, although it was probably already underway and would continue with hands-on training as soon as the rig returned to Brockport from the Morton incident. PHOTOS

March 25, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
A grass fire was reported in a field, somewhat back from Redman Road near Church Road. 2C11 was quickly on the scene and requested grass fire rigs from Brockport and Hilton. Morton Firefighters arrived on Pumper/Tanker 216 and on Rescue 218 and walked out to the fire area with a can, shovels and brooms and began to beat back the flames which had burned a considerable area. After some labor intensive efforts by the firefighters, the fire was extinguished. The mutual aid grass rigs arrived but were unable to locate to the grass fire area due to very wet land between the road and the fire area. Brockport had trailored their new ATV to the scene, which has grass fire capability, was able to reach the burned area and was utilized to wet down the perimeter of the burned area eliminating a rekindle. All units returned to service by 7:00 PM. Fortunately there was little wind or this fire would have spread and grown into a much larger incident. PHOTOS

March 21, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
The Kendall Fire Department was dispatched to an electrical fire, with possible extension into the wall, at 16063 Carr Road on Friday afternoon. Carlton was also dispatched as a mutual assistance engine and Holley was dispatched as a mutual assistance RIT company. A few minutes later, Morton was requested to respond with an engine and a rescue. Later Hamlin was requested to fill-in at the Kendall Fire Station, covering the Kendall and Morton Fire Districts. Kendall 2 was quickly on the scene and reported that there was light smoke showing. Approximately 4 to 6 firefighters were on the scene, prior to apparatus arriving, and these firefighters, noting that the fire had been knocked down, began to remove burnt shelves and cabinets near the area of burn, and began to check for extension of the fire. A Carlton engine arrived, members packed-up, and a line was stretched to the building. The building siding at the point of the internal fire was removed and the hose line used to wet down this area. The line was then moved into the interior to wet down any further fire extension. Kendall’s engine-rescue arrived and took a plug just east of the structure, layed-in, and placed a supply line into the Carlton engine. A second line was stretched from the Carlton engine but was not operated. Morton arrived on the scene, was assigned as the roof team, and opened a hole in the roof confirming that the fire had not extended into the attic. TIC were then used to ensure no hot spots were remaining. The fire had damaged one wall, and shelving of one room in the building, and had the possibility of growing into a larger fire if it had not been for the initial fire suppression. All units were back in service by 4:00 PM. The cause of the fire appeared to be an overheated fan motor. PHOTOS

March 21, 2009 - Submitted by Rick Seaman - Kendall FD
At approximately 2:30 pm, Friday, March 20th Kendall was dispatched for the stove fire possibly with extension into the wall and attic. Also auto dispatched with Kendall was Morton for a rescue and pumper, Carlton for a pumper and Holley for a FAST team. Kendall two was first on scene reporting a fire in the wall with smoke showing from the eaves of a single story wood framed dwelling. Carlton 30 took the front of the house and extended a hand line to the front door while Kendall 34 laid a 4”line in from the hydrant 300' east of the residence and then stretched a 4” line to Carlton 30 to feed their truck. Morton started ventilation of the roof over the source of the fire while Kendall and Carlton performed an interior attack by pulling the wall down and extinguishing the spreading fire. A second attack line was stretched by Morton from Carlton 30 to back up the ventilation team and interior operations. The fire was quickly under control with very little water needed, and Holley's FAST team was cancelled. A full sweep of the residence was done with a thermal imaging camera to be positive no further extension had occurred and that all hot spots were thoroughly extinguished. Monroe 42 was on scene as well as Hamlin in our quarters to cover both Kendall and Morton's Districts. The cause of the fire was determined to be a malfunctioning electric fan on the stove. PHOTOS

March 08, 2009 - Submitted by Lee Meisner - Albion FD
Person Down in Auto/New way to commit suicide. A MUST READ for the Emergency Provider/First Responders
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March 08, 2009 - Submitted by Tim Yeager - GC EMO
The Caledonia Fire Department will be hosting a 1st Annual FireFighter Challenge sponsored by Churchville Fire Equipment to be held at the Firemen's Field Days on June 27th. More information may be forthcoming as they emerge. FLYER  COMPETITION DETAILS  ENTRY FORM

March 08, 2009 - Submitted by Karen Bridge - Mercy Flight WNY Community Events Coordinator
The Annual Don Cummings Memorial Antique & Vintage Snowmobile will be held May 9th, 1009 at the Alexander Firemen's Recreation Hall on Route 98. DETAILS 2008 PHOTOS

March 05, 2009 - Submitted by Pat Eick - EMO
OFPC is accepting applications for the position of State Fire Instructor (SFI) assigned to Orleans County. SFIs are temporary part-time, non-competitive, employees of OFPC, supervised by the Fire Services Bureau and are required to work closely with the County’s Fire Coordinator.

Interested individuals may contact the Orleans County EMO for a list of the minimum qualifications and details for applying. Deadline for applications to be submitted to FPS Jesse Babcock is March 30, 2009.

March 01, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Early Sunday morning, Hulberton Fire Co. were dispatched with Holley Ambulance & Monroe for the MVA on Kendall Road near the Kendall line. The vehicle lost control on the curves and struck the guardrails causing extensive damage to the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. The driver signed off and the accident was being investigated. PHOTO

March 01, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Albion and Medina Fire Departments receive grants. STORY

February 28, 2009 - Submitted by Pat Eick
Mark your calendars – The Annual Fire and EMS Training Award Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the East Shelby Fire Department. Any member of an Orleans County Fire / EMS Agency that completed training between April 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009 will be eligible to attend. All details will be handled through your Fire Dept/Company or EMS Agency. Watch for more information to follow.

February 27, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
I found a black power adaptor (cigarette lighter to coaxial power) in the road at the Morton fire. If you lost it, send me an email so I can get it back to you. It is still in surprisingly good condition.

February 27, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Late this evening Morton responded to 803 Monroe Orleans CL Road for the barn fire. Holley was dispatched for FAST team, Kendall & Hamlin were requested for manpower, Walker was requested to fill in at Morton. PHOTOS

February 27, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Early last night, Holley responded for the two vehicle crash at 31 & Hulberton Roads with a person ejected and another trapped. Assistance from Hulberton and Clarendon was requested. Two persons were transported by Mercy Flight, the other patients by ground ambulance. RNEWS

February 23, 2009 - Submitted by Charlie Smith
Members of our Orleans County Special Response Team, just returned from attending the N.Y.S. Fire Academy's, 16th Annual Haz-Mat Seminar, where they attended 2 1/2 days of classes, as well as competing in the 1st Annual Haz-Mat Challenge. The weekend was very educational and our team placed 2nd in the Haz-Mat Challenge competition (out of 6 teams entered). Our Haz-Mat Challenge term consisted of; Linda Banister (Lyndonville), Todd Barker (Lyndonville), Richard Fiorito (F-H-M), Bryan Monicelli (Holley), and Charlie Smith (Ridgeway, Medina). The competition was great fun and involved 6 evolutions including; over packing a 55 gal. drum, transporting said over packed drum, repairing a leaking pipe flange, controlling a chlorine tank leak, sample collection, and victim removal. The wining team from the Columbia County Haz-Mat team, completed the evolutions in an awesome 19 minutes and 35 seconds, followed by our team at 26 minutes and 8 seconds. The other teams competing were from Orange County Haz-Mat, Montour Falls F.D., Erie County Haz-Mat, and the Utica F.D. PHOTOS

February 22, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
A new Public Safety Forum has been introduced for Western New York. DETAILS LINK

February 22, 2009 - Submitted by Eric C. Bradshaw - Chief : Albion Fire Dept.
The Albion Fire Department will put its Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) into service Sunday, March 1st. We will respond using Rescue 65, which has been equipped with the necessary equipment to establish the team, and carry out the tasks as assigned by the IC. We look forward to cross training with the other teams in the County.

February 21, 2009 - Submitted by Kenneth Keirn - Asst. Chief : Morton Fire Co.  PHOTOS ADDED 2/22
Morton responded yesterday for smoke coming from the structure. Upon arrival, they found a house fully involved. Several agencies were called to assist during the midday fire. STORY PHOTOS

February 16, 2009 - Submitted by Rick Seaman - KFD
Kendall was dispatched for a serious two car motor vehicle accident Monday, February 16th in the early afternoon at the intersection of Kendall Rd. and Rt. 18. Upon arrival it was reported that there was very serious life threatening injuries to one victim with less serious injuries to the second. The first mentioned victim was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital via Mercy Flight, while the second victim was ground transported by a Monroe Ambulance ALS unit. The cause of the crash is being investigated by the NYS Police Department. Visit www.kendallfire.com for more info and pictures as they become available.

February 16, 2009 - Submitted by Rob Emerson
I would like to announce the creation of the Western New York Public Safety Forums, located at http://wnypsf.proboards.com . This site has been developed as a community for public servants from all over Western New York to gather and exchange information and ideas. It is certainly not meant to compete against your websites, since its' mission will not be to provide news stories. I was hoping that you would be willing to post on your sites a link to my forum to help spread the word about this exciting new project. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please feel free to reply to this e-mail and I will get back to you ASAP. Thanks in advance for your support!

Robert Emerson
Owner, Western New York Public Safety Forums

February 11, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
On Feb 11 at approximately 18:00 hours, Hulberton was dispatched for the MVA with a car overturned and in the water. A vehicle following the SUV is credited with saving the victims life by holding his head above water until emergency crews arrived. The driver was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The accident is under investigation by NY State Police.  PHOTOS

January 27, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
At approx. 0600 on Tuesday morning, Lyndonville with Medina FAST was dispatched for the report of a chimney fire at 1484 Yates Carlton Townline Rd. Upon arrival Lyndonville 1 reported a chimney fire in a 2 story wood frame, with some extension into the wall. Lyndonville 50 and a tanker from Carlton were requested at 0618 due to no hydrants on Townline Rd. A 1 3/4 inch hand line was stretched from Lyndonville 31, while Medina 40 set up roof operations. The fire was under control in a few minutes and ventilation was carried out. All equipment and personnel were clear of the scene at 0745 without incident. PHOTOS

January 27, 2009 - Submitted by Ryan Woolston
NYS BOARD OF REAL PROPERTY SERVICES APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS /AMBULANCE WORKERS EXEMPTION (For Use In Clarendon & Yates Only ) FORM

January 27, 2009 - Submitted by RJ Morgan
This is why we need to continue to be proactive with safety officers and FAST/RIT on scene.
Injuries if you read this article---IN THE MOP UP STAGE--- My thoughts and prayers are with this FF and the Cuba Fire Dept. Second tragedy in a months time for one department. It may never happen to you---BUT twice in one month serious injuries... Two incidents and multiple victims each time...Are we prepared??? Follow the link to site and read!!!   www.cfdsmokeeaters.com

January 20, 2009 - Submitted by Ronda McAvoy
At 3:03 am on Saturday, January 17th, Shelby Fire was dispatched to a structure fire at 11084 Maple Ridge Road. First pumper on location Shelby 32 reported flames showing from the rear of the house. Immediately Shelby 1 requested a pumper and manpower from East Shelby, Ladder and manpower from Medina and Fast team from Lyndonville. Chief Fearby took command and Chief Zinkevich was operations. The first interior attack resulted in a May Day due to a partial collapse of a roof. All 3 firefighters involved in this escaped injury at this time we switched to an exterior attack only. Shelby 32 was moved from the driveway to utilize Medina 40. At this time Shelby 32 froze and was replace by Medina 11. Ridgeway was called in for a pumper and manpower, Alabama to stand by in Station 1 and Oakfield at Station 2. National Grid was called to the scene for live wire that had fallen across the driveway which hampered operations. Middleport was called for a pumper and manpower at the same time Orleans 4 requested Middleport's rescue to the scene. Frozen hydrants lead us to a tanker relay. At this time tankers were requested from: Barker, Wolcotsville, Alabama, East Shelby, Ridgeway and Lyndonville. Medina and Middleport both had rehab stations set up. At 4:17 am Albion and Barre were called in for extra manpower to relieve firefighters due to the cold temperatures. At 5:46 Albion's ladder was called to the scene from Medina's hall. When they arrived all the tankers were sent to the Town of Shelby buildings to be put inside.

Wyoming Correctional was called in to help with hose detail and Lyons Collision to transport the frozen hose to Ridgeway to thaw.

The fire had a substantial start upon arrival amongst several other issues that arose; the cold, the water problems and the live wires that had fallen across the driveway.

Our compliments go out to Dispatch and all companies involved utilized or standby.

Tim Fearby would like to personally thank the Medina Police Dept., Orleans County. & companies, Genesee County & companies, Niagara County & companies involved. PHOTOS

January 15, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
Fires in Shelby and Holley keep Fire Department busy Story & pictures. STORY & PHOTOS

January 15, 2009 - Submitted by Jeff Elsenheimer - Medina FD
Medina FD Responds for Report of Smoke in Building STORY

January 15, 2009 - Submitted by Jeff Elsenheimer - Medina FD
Icy Conditions on Maple Ridge Road Leads to 3 Motor Vehicle Accidents in 17 Minutes STORY

January 15, 2009 - Submitted by Jerry Clement
The smell of smoke awakened the owners of a two story home on West Canal Road in Brockport and they were able to safely exit the structure. The Brockport Fire Department was dispatched to the alarm at 1:48 AM. There was light snow with a temperature of 10 degrees during the incident. 2C23 was on the scene at 1:55 followed by 2C13 and 2C33 one minute later. 2C13 took command, 2C23 took interior and 2C33 took operations. A working fire was declared and RIT Team from Holley and a tanker from Clarendon and Hamlin were requested to the scene. Spencerport responded as a fill-in company to the Market Street Fire Station to cover the district along with Brockport’s 234, not on the fire assignment.

Engine 232 arrived on the scene at 1:57 AM and two hand lines were stretched. Truck 231 arrived on the scene at 2:07 AM, took the driveway, and raised the aerial ladder to support roof operations. Holes were cut to ventilate heavy fire in the attic and top floor. An interior team advanced the first hand line into the structure darkening fire on the first floor, the second floor and the attic. Command declared the major portion of the fire knocked down at 2:22 AM. Operations continued to open up to extinguish several hot spots within the structure. There was heavy charring of a petition behind a wood stove on the first floor, a room over the wood stove on the second floor and throughout the front portion of the attic. An excellent stop was made given the amount of fire in the structure as the attack team entered the building.

Water was supplied to Engine 232 from the Holley’s Engine 30 and then from Brockport’s Engine 2325. These units were backed-up with water on Brockport’s Engine 233 and the two tankers. Approximately 1200 gallons were used for the firefight and overhaul. All equipment was back in service by 5:00 AM. The fire may have been caused by a damaged stove pipe that exited the building through a front wall into a masonry chimney. The Red Cross was called to supply housing for the couple and their two dogs. PHOTOS

January 12, 2009 - Submitted by Chief Eric Bradshaw - Albion FD
At 1330 hours the Albion Fire Department was dispatched for a garage fire on Route 104. Carlton was auto dispatched for 1 engine company to the scene. Albion 1 arrived with heavy smoke showing from large garage / shop. Engine 35 arrived and its crew made the initial entry with an 1 3/4" hand line while ventilating via windows and the overhead door. COVA responded to provided EMS coverage. Carlton assisted with salvage and overhaul. Albion's Fire Police closed Route 104 between Gaines Basin Road and Eagle Harbor Rd for the duration of the alarm. All units cleared at 1545.

January 10, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster  PICS ADDED
Hulberton Fire/Rescue responded this evening for the snowmobile accident on Lynch Road. The snowmobiler left the trail and struck a tree resulting in head injuries to the patient. Due to the distance off the road, Clarendon and Albion were special requested for off road rescue assistance. Patient was transported to Strong Hospital. Thanks to all those that assisted. PHOTOS

January 10, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Clarendon Fire and Ambulance responded earlier this evening for the rollover MVA on Fourth Section Road near Thomas Estates. No further information available at this time

January 10, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster  MORE PICS ADDED
Albion FD and COVA responded this afternoon for the report of a bus vs bridge MVA on Butts Road. A school bus traveling south on Butts road did not clear the low clearance bridge resulting in severe damage to the bus. The driver of the bus was originally going to be airlifted by Mercy Flight to Strong but due to weather conditions was transported by COVA. PHOTOS

January 09, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Here is a video tribute created by Scott Ellman of Monroe County Fire Wire. Photos contributed. TRIBUTE

January 06, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster
Here are some pictures from the Funeral Service in Corfu yesterday. PHOTOS

January 03, 2009 - Submitted by Webmaster,
Five persons injured in two car crash at Albion-Eagle Harbor & Gaines Basin Roads. STORY

January 03, 2009 - Submitted by Elizabeth Radley
The Oatka Hose Company Inc. of LeRoy has put together a cookbook of 249 recipes as a fundraiser. They are $10 and may be purchased from any member or by contacting Elizabeth Radley at emtelizabeth@yahoo.com.

January 02, 2009 - Submitted by GM-1 Tim Yaeger
Calling hours for FF Norm Koch will be held on January 3rd and 4th from 4 pm to 8 pm at the Pembroke Community Center.
Please read full details for specific information. FULL DETAILS