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Ontario County Firefighters Softball League

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:31:39 +0000

The Victor Fire Deptartment is looking for teams to start an annual Ontario County Firefighters Softball League. Any Departments interested in starting a team and participating in the league please email Sean at SKennedy9@rochester.rr.com. Please don’t delay. Entries should be received by March 31st.

Firefighter LODD – Onondaga County

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:56:26 +0000

Details are still emerging, but initial reports are that a firefighter died last night in the Borodino / Spafford area of Onondaga County. As more information is released, updates will be posted.

UPDATE FROM FIREFIGHTER CLOSE CALLS :

It is with deep regret that we pass on to you initial details regarding yesterdays Line of Duty Death of Borodino (Onondaga County, NY) Firefighter Gerard Marcheterre.

Initial reports are that FF MArcheterre was on the apparatus, responding to a structural collapse in the nearby Spafford FD’s response area. While responding, FF Marcheterre was having difficulty breathing. They relayed this information to fire dispatch via cell phone because there isn’t a mobile radio installed in the rescue pumper-as the county is apparently transitioning radio systems. They requested an ambulance meet them at Spaffords firehouse. A few minutes later they arrived and Spafford’s firehouse advised Onondoga County Fire Dispatch to have EMS to expedite as it was now a full arrest. As always, our sincere condolences to all affected.

Issues with Fire Department transition – Canandaigua

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:00:26 +0000

The city’s plan to transition its fire department from a mostly career to a mostly volunteer force continues to have repercussions — ones that some say are endangering public safety.

A training session that was to be held this week to get a dozen volunteers certified to drive the city of Canandaigua’s fleet of fire trucks was called off, and officials allege the New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association is behind the last-minute cancellation. MPNNews Article

Structure Fire – Crystal Beach

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:00:41 +0000

The Crystal Beach Fire Department was dispatched this evening to State Rotue 364 near Turner Road for a reported structure fire, with the caller reporting a fire in the attic.

Command went on location reporting a working fire with heavy smoke from the attic, and requested mutual aid from the Rushville and Middlesex Fire Departments for an Engine & manpower from each department. Additional mutal aid was requested from Canandaigua for a ladder truck.

The fire was under control within an hourand the cause of the fire is under investigation

OC Fire Chief’s Association Training Seminar – March 20th

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:23:21 +0000

We are pleased to announce that the 2010 County Fire Chiefs’ Training Seminar will be held at the Ontario County Safety Training Facility, 2914 County Road #48, Canandaigua, New York.

Saturday, March 20, 2010, Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the program starting at 8:30 a.m.

This year’s program was chosen from the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs’ mini-seminar workshop, and will be presented by Captain Michael Dugan, FDNY.
This year’s keynote program is “Truck Company Operations – Back to the Basics.” This seminar will provide information on the basic duties and operation of a dedicated truck company within your department. It will also cover day-to-day assignments and assist firefighters with understanding the basics.
The Farmington Fire Department will overview their recent response to a Technical Rescue involving a man trapped in a compactor. The presentation highlights techniques used and make recommendation to others should another incident occur.

The cost of this Seminar will be $25.00 per person ($30.00 for walk-ins at the door).

Structure Fire – Canandaigua

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:54:23 +0000

The Canandaigua Fire Department was dispatched this evening to Bristol Court in the city for a report of a possible kitchen fire.

First arriving units when on location and reported a working fire. Mutual aid was requested from the VA Medical Center to respond to the scene. The Cheshire & Shortsville Fire Departments provided fill-in coverage. There were no injuries reported, and the Humane Society and Red Cross were requested to respond to the scene.

MPNNews article with pictures

Structure Fire – Farmington

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:07:41 +0000

The Farmington Fire Department was dispatched this morning to Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack for an automatic alarm activation.

Upon arrival command reported nothing showing with people exiting the building. Further updates reported a working fire on the second floor, and mutual aid from Manchester was requested.

The fire was quickly extinguished, and was contained to the area around a clothes dryer on the second floor.

Fatal MVA – Fishers

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:47:35 +0000

The Fishers and Farmington Fire Departments responded this morning the the NYS Thruway for a car Vs Tractor Trailer MVA near the Victor Exit with a report of entrapment.

Command reported a serious MVA with 1 person with serious injuries. The driver of the car was transported to Strong Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Photos submitted by Adam Rioch.

Chimney Fire – Manchester

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:30:12 +0000

The Manchester Fire Department was dispatched this evening to State Rt 96 for a reported chimney fire. This activated their box 300, which also started the Shortsville and Clifton Springs Fire Departments.

Command went on location reporting flames from the chimney. The fire was quickly controlled, and no injuries were reported.

Machinery Accident with entrapment – Farmington

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:07:43 +0000

The Farmington Fire Department and Victor Farmington Ambulance were dispatched this afternoon to Hook road for a report of a man with his hand stuck in a trash compactor truck.

Command reported 1 victim with him and and arm entangled in a trash truck, and requested the Victor FD to set-up a landing zone for Mercy Flight. The Manchester Fire Department was requested to standby in Farmington Station 2 while Farmington worked this incident. The victim was removed after approximately 2 hours and transported via Mercy Flight to Strong Hospital.

WHEC.com News article