Training Announcement

The Oaks Corners FD will hosting a Lifeguard Systems, “Swift Water Rescue Level I” training course.  This course exceeds NFPA Water Rescue Standards.  The schedule is as follows:
Friday (10/17/08) – 1800 / 2200 hours
Saturday (10/18/08) – 0800 / 1830 hours
Sunday (10/19/08) – 0800 / 1700 hours
Cost: $ 195.00 per student
Additional fee for Certification ID card [...]

Courses with vacancies at the NYS Fire Academy

Attached is a list of NYS Academy of Fire Science courses that are not at full enrollment as of August 27, 2008.   Link to List of Classses
Please share this information with your departments or any other appropriate personnel so they may take advantage of residential courses scheduled through the end of the year.
For further [...]

Change in Standards for Volunteers – Canandaigua

A City of Canandaigua committee approved a change last night aimed at boosting volunteer firefighter participation, making increased participation a requirement for the volunteer companies to  receive city funds. MPNNews Article

Firefighter Training – Canandaigua

Firefighters from Canandaigua and Crystal Beach spent a couple of days brushing up on their skills recently. MPNNews Article

MVA with multiple Injuries – Crystal Beach

The Crystal Beach Fire Department responded to the Intersection of County Rd # 18 and Middle Roads Friday night for a 1 car MVA with multiple injuries.  1 patient was transported via Mercy Flight.

Greater Rochester Emerald Society

The Greater Rochester Emerald Society is holding a New Member Happy Hour / Information night on Thursday August 21,2008 from 5p.m. – 9 p.m Details

Structure Fire – Clifton Springs

The Clifton Springs Fire Department was dispatched this evening to Bankert Road for a reported garage fire.  Law enforcement went on scene shortly following dispatch, and reported a “fully involved” garage.
Command reported a working fire, requesting mutual aid from the Port Gibson and Phelps Fire departments.  The fire was called under control in just over [...]

Daily Messenger Editorial

The Canandaigua Daily Messenger recently published  an editorial regarding FEMA’s  Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Program.  The editorial questions “the wisdom of a grant process blind to economic realities and public sentiment.” MPNNews Article
From the Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Website :
The Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S) are part of the Assistance to Firefighters [...]

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