Archive for July, 2008
« Previous EntriesMutual Aid Wayne County - Port Gibson
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008The Port Gibson Fire Department was dispatched early this morning to stand by at Palmyra Fire Department’s Station. While one engine crew and one tanker crew stood by on Palmyra’s floor. 3 members completed the crew on Palmyra’s second engine and responded to the scene. Once on scene, the Palmyra engine assisted in [...]
Mutual Aid Seneca County - Geneva
Sunday, July 27th, 2008On 26 July 2008, the C.J. Folger Hook & Ladder Company of the Geneva Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the Village of Seneca Falls. While en route, the SFFD canceled Geneva’s truck company response, but requested a F.A.S.T. team response. The Hydrant Hose Company responded to this request with Engine 1112. [...]
Structure Fire - Canandaigua
Sunday, July 27th, 2008The Canandaigua Fire Department was dispatched this morning to Green Street for a reported structure fire. Command reported a working fire and requested a ambulance to respond for numerous injured persons. In total, 5 persons were treated and transported to Strong Hospital in Rochester for burns and smoke inhalation.
The Cheshire Fire Department was requested to standby in [...]
Severe Storms
Thursday, July 24th, 2008Ontario County was struck by some severe storms Thursday afternoon. Several Depts responded for storm calls. There was numerous street flooded with several roads closed in the Southern Ontario County area including Naples, South Bristol, southern portion of Canandaigua, Rushville and the southern portion of Gorham.
City of Canandaigua proposes to merge the Erina and Merrill Hose Companies
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008City of Canandaigua Fire Chief Matthew Snyder, acting as chairman of a fire study committee formed in April, presented a report with recommendations to rework the volunteer system. The fire study committee, made up of town and city officials as well as career and volunteer firefighters, is working toward a five-year plan it will [...]
Upcomming events - SPAAMFAA Muster - Syracuse
Monday, July 21st, 2008The 2008 National SPAAMFAA Convention & Muster will take place July 30, 31, August 1 and 2 in Syracuse New York, The birthplace of SPAAMFAA. Come join SPAAMFAA in celebrating the 50th anniversary of their organization. CNY Chapter SPAAMFAA.
Severe weather causes numerous alarms - Geneva
Sunday, July 20th, 2008On 19 July 2009, a short but severe thunderstorm struck Geneva, N.Y. The Geneva Fire Department received dozens of emergency calls and responded to 26 alarms, mostly for wires down. On Washington St. in the city, a primary power line caught fire, burning the roadway and charring the curbing. Photos and video by GFD
The Geneva [...]
Structure Fire - Northside
Thursday, July 17th, 2008The Northside Fire Department was dispatched this evening to a vehicle fire that resulted from a Police issue. Firefighters were requested to standby in quarters until the scene was secured by the Ontario County Sheriff’s Department.
While on standby, the department was notified that the vehicle fire was upgraded to a structure fire. Once able to [...]
MVA with Entrappment - Canandaigua
Thursday, July 17th, 2008The Canandaigua Fire Department responded to the intersection of State Rt 21 and Andrews Roads for a 2 vehicle MVA. Command reported that 1 vehicle was overturned, with 1 patient trapped. EMS command requested Mercy Flight to the scene.
1 male patient was extricated in approximately 10 minutes and was transported via Mercy Flight [...]
Structure Fire - Oaks Corners
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008The Oaks Corners Fire Department was dispatched this evening to Maryland Street for a reported barn fire. Wayne County 911 reported numerous callers reporting the fire through the roof.
Command requested mutual aid from Lyons, Phelps, North Side, Clyde, Seneca Castle and Junius Fire Departments. The Fire was under control in just [...]