Archive for October, 2007
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Wednesday, October 31st, 2007The VAMC Fire Department repsonded to Bldg. # 9 for a report of unknown fumes and persons reporting illnesses. Command requested 3 ambulances from Finger Lakes to respond.
In total, ambulances transported 5 people to FF Thompson hospital for treatment. The FD used fans to clear fumes from the building, and it was determined [...]
Structure Fire - Clifton Springs
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007The Clifton Springs Fire Department and Part Gibson Fire Department (auto mutual aid) responded to a reported structure fire this evening. Command went on scene with a reported bedroom fire, and further requested an ambulance for 1 patient with smoke inhalation.
Structure Fire - West Lake Road
Sunday, October 28th, 2007The West Lake Road Fire Department was dispatched tonight to a reported house fire on State Rt 14 south. Command went on scene and reported a working fire. Several Departments from Ontario County and Yates County responded to assist on scene and to fill-in empty stations.
Update: Tankers were provided by : Penn Yan [...]
Serious Accident - Richmond
Sunday, October 28th, 2007The Richmond Fire & Ambulance responded to a serious MVA tonight on County Rd 37. Initial reports were that a car struck 2 horses that were in the road. The driver of the vehicle was transported to Strong Hospital from the scene with serious injuries. Unfortunately 2 other passengers in the vehicle [...]
Montour Falls fire academy opens facility
Thursday, October 25th, 2007The New York State Frederick L. Warder Academy of Fire Science has a new complex for training firefighters and fire investigators. The Ithaca Journal story.
1 Vehicle Roll-over - Richmond
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007The Richmond Fire Dept. responded this afternoon to a rollover MVA with the victim still in the vehicle on Mosher Rd. Further updates reported that the victim was unable to get out of the vehicle but was uninjured. The vehicle was stabilized and victim was removed. Photos
1 car MVA with entrappment - Phelps
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007The Phelps Fire Department, Phelps Ambulance, & OCALS were dispatched this morning to a reported 1 car MVA on Melvin Hill Road, just south of Phelps Cement. Dispatched indicated a vehicle in the ditch with two occupants inside.
Command arrived on location and confirmed the 1 car MVA, with 1 patient still in vehicle requiring [...]
Water Problem - Phelps
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007The Phelps Fire Department responded this morning to a report of water in the basement at Vienna Gardens apartments. Rescue 2171 arrived on location reporting a 10′x30′ pit about 3′ in depth, filled with water from the boiler with a temperature of approximately 180 degrees. Command requested additional help and the sump pump [...]
Reported Structure Fire - Geneva
Saturday, October 20th, 2007All the companies of the Geneva Fire Department were dispatched to Zotos International for a general fire alarm. While en route Ontario County 911 relayed that they received a back up phone call stating there was a fire in the alcohol room of the plant.
First arriving units made entry, coordinated with plant staff, and confirmed [...]
2 Car MVA - Naples
Friday, October 19th, 2007The Naples Fire Department responded to a 2 car head-on MVA on Gulick Rd. Command reported 4 victims with multiple entrapment.
The Richmond Fire Department responded mutual aid with 2 ambulances and their rescue. A total of 3 of the victims were airlifted by mercy flight. Photos of incident