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Committee calls for new Fire Station - East Bloomfield

Monday, March 31st, 2008

At a recent meeting with the fire district’s Building Committee, votes were cast in favor of tearing down the entire existing Main Street fire.  Additionally, the committee voted to locate the new building on Main Street.
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MVA with Entrapment - Oaks Corner

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

The Oaks Corners Fire Department and Phelps ambulance were dispatched this afternoon to the NYS Thruway near Mile Marker 326 for a reported MVA. Command reported a vehicle into the guardrail with entrapment. Units works for approximately 30 minutes to remove the victim. The North Seneca ambulance responded mutual aid and Northside Fire Department was [...]

Fundraiser for John Weidenborner

Friday, March 28th, 2008

This Saturday starting at 5 PM, there will be a “pass the boot” fundraiser for Lt John Weidenborner. It will be held at the firefighter-themed restaurant Mickey Finn’s Station One on 14 Railroad St. in the village of Victor. MPNNews article
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3rd stakeholder meeting held last night - Canandaigua

Friday, March 28th, 2008

The Canandaigua City Council held a meeting last night in which stakeholders could express their ideas and opinions on how the city should structure its Fire Department. The next step will be for Chief Snyder to head a committee that will formulate a plan for the future. MPNNews Article

Safety Council Awards

Friday, March 28th, 2008

On March 25th,  The Ontario County Safety Council honored several people who reached out to others in need, in many instances saving their lives.  MPNNews Article

Support for injured firefighter

Thursday, March 27th, 2008

Firefighters and ambulance workers are rallying behind John Weidenborner, who has been at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a crash Monday.
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MVA with Entrapment - Farmington

Monday, March 24th, 2008

 Lt. John Weidenborner of the Farmington Fire department was seriously injured this afternoon in an accident involving his personal vehicle and a tractor trailer.  The Accident occurred at approximately 2:15 PM at the intersection of State Rt 332 and Collette Rd.  Weidenborner was transported via Mercy Flight to Strong Hospital in Rochester with serious injuries.
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Structure fire - Canandaigua

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

The Canandaigua Fire Department was dispatched to Leicester Street in the city for a reported fire in a building.  Command reported a small fire in a garage that was quickly controlled.  The fire appeared to be caused by combustibles placed too close to a  wood burning stove.  Units checked for fire extension before returning to [...]

Fatal MVA - Cheshire

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

The Cheshire Fire Department and Canandaigua ambulance were dispatched this morning to a reported 1 vehicle MVA with 1 patient ejected.  Command reported 1 vehicle in the ditch with a patient ejected and unconscious in the road.  Unfortunately, the victim suffered fatal injuries.

Training in Abandon Hotel - Canandaigua

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

The Canandaigua Fire Department recently utilized the abandon Econo Lodge on Routes 5 and 20 for several training sessions.  MPNNew article

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