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December 2005

Busy Day in Cuylerville - Leicester

Fire District December 30, 2005

At approximately 11:00 AM, Friday December 30, 2005 Cuylerville and Leicester Fire Departments were dispatched to 5835 Gibsonville Rd Leicester for a reported silo fire with possible extension into a barn.  While enroute, Car 13 requested additional tankers from York, Retsof, Perry and Perry Center due to the complex of barns at the farm.  Car 13 went on location reporting a fire in a Harvestor silo with some extension into a barn.  Geneseo Ladder 318 and Pumper 315 were requested to the scene for aerial support.  Geneseo and Retsof Ambulances responded to the scene for rehab and Caledonia and Pavilion provided fill in companies.  After several hours, the fire was knocked down to the point the silo could be capped off to smother the remaining fire.  Investigating at the scene were the Livingston County Sheriffs Office and the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management - C3 Gehrig, C4 Pearson, and C8 McGory.

Later in the evening, at approximately 6:00 PM, Cuylerville Fire and EMS,  Leicester Fire and Medic 79 were dispatched to a reported 2 car MVA roll over with injuries at the intersection of Rte 36 and Perry Rd.  Car 13 went on scene with a minivan on its side and 1 person trapped with 2 more injuries in the second vehicle.  Two additional ambulances were requested from Mount Morris.  After a short extrication by Cuylerville, 1 patient was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital by Mount Morris 836, and 2 patients to Wyoming County Community Hospital by Cuylerville 810 and Mount Morris 835.  Retsof Fire filled in at Leicester during the event as well as providing traffic control.  Investigating at the scene were the New York State Police.

Generator Fire - East Avon - Christmas Eve 2005

The East Avon Fire Department responded to a report of smoke from the side of a house at 23 Tajmahal Park, Avon on Christmas Eve 2005 at 10:30 PM.  Responding deputies went on location with smoke from the rear of the house.  Further investigation revealed a generator in a shed behind the home was on fire.  Quick action by the deputies contained the fire prior to the arrival of East Avon.  On arrival of East Avon, the fire was out and overhaul and investigation were performed by the fire department.  The cause of the fire was found to be an improperly installed generator had been back-fed house current and caught fire.   Damage was contained to the shed and generator. 

Two Structure Fires in 12 Hours

East Avon Wednesday December 21 and Thursday December 22, 2005

The East Avon Fire Department responded to 2 Structure Fires within 12 hours between December 21st and 22nd 2005.  At approximately 9:00 PM Wednesday evening, the East Avon Fire District was toned out for a reported chimney fire at 2706 Nations Rd, Avon - Tadmore Farms.  Car 27 went on location at the farm's tenant house with heavy smoke from the eaves and declared a working structure fire.  1 pumper from Caledonia was requested to stand by in East Avon House 1, but was rerouted into the scene for a RIT team and water supply.  York TA-174 was also requested to the scene for rural water supply operations.  The first due crew off Q278 mounted an aggressive interior attack while the crew from P275 handled ventilation.  Efforts to contain the blaze were temporarily hindered due to the construction of the farmhouse - balloon construction and tongue and groove paneling in the ceilings.  Car 27 declared the fire under control within an hour.  Geneseo Fire Department was dispatched as the replacement fill in crew to House 1 after returning from their earlier MVA and Geneseo Ambulance 820 provided on scene rehab for East Avon.  Investigation into the cause shows that an improperly installed fire place allowed fire into the walls which traveled to the attic area.  Assisting at the scene with the investigation were members of the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management and Livingston County Sheriffs Office.  There were no reported injuries.

At 7:40 AM Thursday December 22, 2005, East Avon was again dispatched for a reported structure fire.  This one was at 28 Meadowlark Drive, Harper Trailer Park Avon.  NYS Police unit 3E46 was the first emergency responder on scene and reported an "Inferno".  East Avon Chief Andy Eichhorn went on location shortly after confirming the working structure fire in a trailer - with the front half fully involved. Livonia Fire Department was requested to the scene with 1 pumper for the RIT Team and Lakeville Fire Department filled East Avon House 1.  Once again, an aggressive interior attack was mounted and the fire was quickly brought under control.  Cause and origin placed the blame as electrical in the kitchen area as determined by the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Also assisting was the Livingston County Sheriffs Office.   Photos courtesy of Jeff Arnold.

November 2005

Haz Mat - Livonia - Monday - November 28, 2005

 The Livonia Fire Department and Ambulance responded to a gasoline spill at West's Shur Fine, 1 Main St. Livonia at 2:30 pm on Monday November 28, 2005.  First in firefighters, under the direction of 1st Asst. Chief Lari Whiting, found approximately 20 gallons of free gasoline in a containment pit under the East set of pumps.  Power to the pumps was shut off and the Livingston County Haz Mat Team was called in to remove the free product.  Haz Mat team members Brian Mastin and Tom LaMonte packed up and used an air transfer pump to drain the pit into an overpac drum for later disposal.  Story and Photos provided by Tom Pearson.

Wood Pile Fire - West Sparta - Wednesday - November 23, 2005

Members of the West Sparta Fire Department were called to duty just before midnight, Wednesday November 23, 2005.  First in firefighters found a wood pile, stacked 5 rows deep, on fire against a house.  Flames were to the roof of the one story addition.  It took 2000 gallons of water to quench the flames to the point where the pile could be removed.  The owner of the home spotted the orange glow outside the window and called 911.  Investigation by Emergency Management Services revealed that the wood stove was cleaned at approximately 6:00 PM and the ashes placed in a metal pail out near the wood pile.  Winds which were gusting over 20 mph most likely pushed a glowing ember into the pile.  Crews left the site after 1:00 am.  Story and pictures provided by Tom Pearson.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Mumford - Wednesday - November 23rd, 2005

The Mumford Fire Department and the Caledonia Ambulance with ALS were dispatched to a reported roll over motor vehicle accident on Riga Mumford Road near North Road on Wednesday November 23rd at approximately 7:00am.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. 

Structure Fire - Nunda- Monday - November 21st, 2005

The Nunda Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported garage fire on Oakland Road the afternoon of Monday November 21st, 2005 at approximately 3:20pm  The Mt. Morris Fire Department filled in for Nunda and Leicester filled in for Mt. Morris. 

Structure Fire - Geneseo- Monday November 21st, 2005

On Monday November 21, 2005 at 221p the Geneseo Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 62 Second Street in the Village of Geneseo.  Upon arrival, Assistant Chief D’Aprile found flames coming from a side window.  The initial fire attack quickly knocked down and extinguished the fire.  The majority of the fire damage was contained to the room of origin which was a room adjacent to the kitchen.  There was smoke damage throughout the first floor of the residence.  The tenant in the upstairs apartment was home at the time of the fire and suffered smoke inhalation.  She was treated and transported to Strong Memorial Hospital by Geneseo Fire Department Ambulance and Livingston County ALS.  The three pet cats in the residence all survived.  The cause of the fire was investigated by Livingston County Fire Investigator Tom Pearson and determined to be a candle that was left burning by the homeowner.  East Avon Fire Department filled in at GFD headquarters.  Please contact Chief Frank Manzo with any questions at 585-737-1646.  Pictures by Randy Worden, Assistant Webmaster and Michael Johnson, Livingston County News.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Mumford - Monday - November 21st, 2005

The Mumford Fire Department , Caledonia Ambulance, and Caledonia ALS were dispatched to a reported roll over motor vehicle accident at North Road and Riga Mumford Road on Monday November 21st, 2005 at approximately 7:30am.  

Motor Vehicle Accident - Geneseo - Sunday - November 20th, 2005

The Geneseo Fire Department, Geneseo Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a reported roll over motor vehicle accident on Lakeville Groveland Road on Sunday November 20th, 2005 at approximately 7am.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and the Livingston County Corners Office. 

Structure Fire - Livonia- Saturday November 19th, 2005

The Livonia Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported house fire on Saturday November 19th, 2005 at approximately 7:30pm.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management. 

Structure Fire - Batavia - Saturday November 19th, 2005

The Town of Batavia Fire Department was dispatched to a reported Motel Fire at the Batavia Motel on West Main Street Road on Saturday November 19th, 2005 at approximately 2:30pm.  Assisting at the scene were several Genesee County Fire Departments. Including: The City of Batavia, Oakfield, East Pembroke, Pembroke, and Corfu. 

Structure Fire - Pavilion - Saturday November 19th, 2005

The Pavilion Fire Department was dispatched to a barn fire on Cook Road near Telephone Road on Saturday November 19th, 2005 at approximately 2pm.  Pavilion requested several area fire departments to the scene to assist.  Including: York and Retsof, Wyoming, Bethany, LeRoy, and Stafford.  Investigating the cause is the Genesee County Fire Bureau.  

Hunter Rescue - Hemlock - Saturday November 19th, 2005

The Hemlock Fire Department and the Livonia Ambulance with ALS were dispatched for the report of 2 hunters shot on Blank Rd. near Niver Rd. on Saturday November 19th, 2005 at approximately 1pm.  Investigating the shooting is the New York State Police, NY State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. 

Hunter Rescue - East Avon - Saturday November 19th, 2005

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS responded for the report of a hunter shot on Polebridge Road in the field near the LA&L Railroad Bridge at approximately 10:00am.  Investigating the shooting is the New York State Police, NY State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Structure Fire - Caledonia - Friday November 18th, 2005

The Caledonia Fire Department and the Caledonia Ambulance with ALS were dispatched to a reported garage fire, attached to the residence on Avon Caledonia Road on Friday November 18th, 2005 at approximately 5:30pm.  The Mumford Fire Department was dispatched mutual assist with Caledonia.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Smoke Investigation - Avon - Friday November 18th, 2005

The Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a residence on Genesee Street on Friday November 18th, 2005 at approximately 11:30 am to investigate the smell of smoke in the residence.  Assisting at the scene was the Avon Police Department.

Motor Vehicle Accident - East Avon  Friday November 18th, 2005

The East Avon Fire Department and the Avon Ambulance with Avon ALS were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on East Avon Lima Rd. at I-390 on Friday November 18th, 2005 at approximately 10:15.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the New York State Police.  Assisting was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Motor Vehicle Accident - East Avon Friday November 18th, 2005

The East Avon Fire Department, Lima Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS responded to a car into a telephone pole accident with wires down on Friday November 18th, 2005 at approximately 12:50am.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Structure Fire - West Sparta - Thursday November 17th, 2005

The West Sparta Fire Department and Dansville Ambulance were dispatched to a reported stove fire in the trailer at the Johnson Mobile Home Park on Dansville Mt. Morris Road on Thursday November 17th, 2005 at approximately 7pm.  The Groveland Fire Department was dispatched mutual assistance.  Investigating the fire was the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Nunda  Thursday November 17th, 2005

The Nunda Fire Department and ambulance were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident involving a car and tractor on Springbrook Road on Thursday November 17th, 2005 at approximately 5:30pm.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Livonia Thursday November 17th, 2005

The Livonia Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a roll over motor vehicle accident on Stone Hill Road in the area of Plank Road on Thursday November 17th, 2005 at approximately 7;45am.  Assisting at the scene was the DOT.  Investigating the cause of the accident was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Smoke Investigation - Mt. Morris  Thursday November 17th, 2005

The Mt. Morris Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to the 8100 Block of Creek Road on Thursday November 17th, 2005 at approximately 5:00am to investigate the smell of smoke in the residence.  The Nunda Fire Department was requested to the scene.  Investigating at the scene was the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Geneseo  Wednesday November 16th, 2005

The Geneseo Fire Department, Geneseo Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident on Mt. Morris Road in the area of Genesee Street on Wednesday November 16th, 2005 at approximately 2:50pm.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the New York State Police.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Groveland  Tuesday November 15th, 2005

The Groveland Fire Department, Geneseo Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a reported tractor trailer rolled over on I-390 in the area of the Rest Areas on Tuesday November 15th, 2005 at approximately 4:50pm.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Haz Mat Team, the New York State DOT, and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the New York State Police.

Structure Fire - Springwater - Monday November 14th, 2005.

The Springwater Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Schwab Hollow Road on Monday November 14th, 2005 at approximately 7pm.  Investigating at the scene was the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

 Field Fire - Caledonia - Sunday November 13th, 2005

The Caledonia Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported grass fire on McIntyre Road on Sunday November 13th, 2005 at approximately 3pm. 

Field Fire - Conesus - Sunday November 13th, 2005

The Conesus Fire Department and Livonia Ambulance were dispatched to Partridge Corners Rd. & Bishop Rd. for a reported field fire on Sunday November 13th, 2005 at approximately 12:50pm.  The Groveland Fire Department was called to the scene to assist.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Groveland  Sunday November 13th, 2005

The Groveland Fire Department, Geneseo Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a reported roll over motor vehicle accident with a person trapped at Wilson Road and Barber Hill Road Sunday November 13th, 2005 at approximately 11:45am.  Assisting at the scene were the following agencies: Livonia Ambulance and ALS; Dansville Fire Department, Dansville Ambulance; the Conesus Fire Department and Mercy Flight.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the New York State Police.  Assisting with the Investigation is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Field Fire - York - Sunday - November 13th, 2005

The York and Retsof Fire Departments and Ambulances were dispatched to a reported field fire on Telephone Rd in the area of Federal Rd. on Sun. November 13th, 2005 at approximately 9:50am.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Structure Fire - Leicester - Saturday November 12th, 2005

The Cuylerville Fire Department and Ambulance along with the Leicester Fire Department were dispatched to a reported stove fire in the trailer at the Kingston Road Trailer Park on Saturday November 12th, 2005 at approximately 6:30pm.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Nunda  Saturday November 12th, 2005

The Nunda Fire Department, Nunda Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to the 9000 block of Meyers Road on Saturday November 12th, 2005 at approximately 5:15pm for a motor vehicle accident.  Assisting at the scene was the Dansville Ambulance and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Nunda Police Department.

Structure Fire - Geneseo - Saturday  November 12th, 2005

The Geneseo Fire Department received a direct call to their fire station reporting a fire, now out, at 14 Court Street on Saturday November 12th, 2005.  Assisting at the scene was the Geneseo Police Department.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Livonia- Friday November 11th, 2005

The Livonia Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident on Friday November 11th, 2005 at approximately 5:15pm on Big Tree Street.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Motor Vehicle Accident - York - Friday  November 11th, 2005

The York and Retsof Fire Departments and Ambulances were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Friday November 11th, 2005 at approximately 3:45pm in the area of the 2600 Block of Main Street York.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Ossian - Friday November 11th, 2005

The Dansville Fire Department, Dansville Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in the area of the 4600 Block of State Highway 436 on Friday November 11th, 2005 at approximately 3pm.  The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is investigating the cause of the accident.  The New York State Police assisted at the scene.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Mt. Morris  Friday November 11th, 2005

The Mt. Morris Fire Department along with Mt. Morris Ambulance were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident on Main Street at State Street on Friday November 11th,, 2005 at approximately 11:30am.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Mt. Morris Police Department.

Automatic Alarm with Fire - Lima - Friday November 11th, 2005

The Lima Fire Department, Lima Ambulance, and automatic Mutual Aid from Honeoye Falls Fire Department were dispatched to an alarm on the Elim College Campus on Friday November 11th, 2005.  Lima Car 23 reported a electrical fire, now out, upon his investigation.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Avon - Wednesday - November 9th, 2005

The Avon Fire Department and the Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported car vs. telephone pole on East Main Street at High Street on Wednesday November 9th, 2005.  The Avon Police Department is investigating the cause of the accident.

Lightening Strike - York - Wednesday November 9th, 2005

The York and Retsof Fire Departments and Ambulances were dispatched to a reported house struck by lightening on Wednesday November 9th, 2005 at approximately 12:45pm.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Caledonia - Wednesday - November 9th, 2005

The Caledonia Fire Department and the Caledonia Ambulance with ALS were dispatched to a reported vehicle off the road on Avon Caledonia Road in the area of Lowery Road on Wednesday November 9th, 2005 at approximately 10:45am.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Assisting at the scene was the New York State Police.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Geneseo Tuesday November 8th, 2005

The Geneseo Fire Department, Geneseo Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a reported car into a tractor trailer on I-390 between Groveland Road and Crossett Road on Tuesday November 8th, 2005 at approximately 9pm.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Livonia  Tuesday November 8th, 2005

The Livonia Fire Department and the Livonia Ambulance with ALS were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident in the area of the 4900 Block of South Livonia Road on Tuesday November 8th, 2005 at approximately 7:45pm.  Livonia Ambulance transported to an area hospital.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Woods Fire - Nunda - Tuesday November 8th, 2005

The Nunda Fire Department  was dispatched to a reported woods fire on Smith Road near Short Tract Road on Tuesday November 8th, 2005 at approximately 11:30am.  Investigating the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Explosion - Hemlock - Tuesday November 8th, 2005

The Hemlock Fire Department and Livonia Ambulance were dispatched to a reported propane explosion with the house filling with smoke on Old Bald Hill Road the at approximately 7:45am Tuesday November 8th, 2005.  Investigating the cause of the explosion is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Mt. Morris  Monday November 7th, 2005

The Mt. Morris Fire Department and the Mt. Morris Ambulance with ALS were dispatched to Mt. Morris Nunda Road at Ridge Road for a reported roll over motor vehicle accident on Monday November 7th, 2005 at approximately 10:15 am.  Assisting at the scene was the New York State Police.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Motor Vehicle Accident - Groveland  Monday November 7th, 2005

The Groveland Fire Department, Geneseo Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Monday Morning, Nov. 7th, 2005 at approximately 8:00am.  Assisting at the scene was the Geneseo Fire Department and the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the New York State Police.

Smoke Investigation - Geneseo   Sunday - November 6th, 2005

The Geneseo Fire Department and Geneseo Ambulance were dispatched to a report of smoke in the structure at Genesee Hall on the SUNY Campus at approximately 4:45pm on Sunday November 6th, 2005.  SUNY Police assisted at the scene.

Smoke Investigation - Geneseo   Sunday - November 6th, 2005

The Geneseo Fire Department and Geneseo Ambulance were dispatched to a report of smoke in the structure at Erie Hall on the SUNY Geneseo Campus Sunday Morning November 6th, 2005 at approximately 1:30.  SUNY Police assisted at the scene.

Geneseo Tower 318

The former Geneseo Tower 318 has a new home.  A small fire department in Browndale, PA has purchased the truck.  Click here to see who purchased the truck.  Story provided by Curt Grant. 

MVA - Mumford - Friday Nov. 4th, 2005

The Mumford Fire Department, Caledonia Ambulance, and ALS Medic 77 were dispatched to a motor cycle MVA on Oatka Trail at Beulah Road in Mumford (Monroe County), at approximately 6:00pm Friday Nov. 4th, 2005.

MVA - Hemlock - Friday  Nov. 4th, 2005

The Hemlock Fire Department, Livonia Ambulance, and ALS Medic 7401 were dispatched to a reported MVA on Friday early morning, November 4th, 2005.  The Livonia Ambulance with ALS transported one patient to an area hospital.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Structure Fire - Mt. Morris - Thursday November 3rd, 2005

The Mt. Morris Fire Department and Mt. Morris Ambulance were dispatched to a reported stove fire in the structure at 10 East State Street at approximately 6:15pm Thursday, November 3rd, 2005.  Assisting at the scene was the Mt. Morris Police Department and the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.

MVA - Springwater - Thursday November 3rd, 2005

The Springwater Fire Department, Springwater  Ambulance, and ALS Medic 78 were dispatched to a reported MVA at 8197 Dutch Hollow Road on Thursday, November 3rd, 2005 at approximately 12:30pm.  The Springwater Ambulance transported a patient to an area hospital.

MVA - Mt. Morris - Thursday - November 3rd, 2005

The Mt. Morris Fire Department, Mt. Morris Ambulance, and ALS Medic 75 were dispatched to a reported pedestrian struck on Chapel Street on Thursday, November, 3rd, 2005.  The Mt. Morris Ambulance with ALS transported a patient to an area hospital.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Mt. Morris Police Department.

MVA - East Avon - Thursday    November 3rd, 2005

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and ALS Medic 70 were dispatched to a reported MVA with serious injuries at the intersection of Route 15 and Lake Road on morning of Thursday November3rd, 2005.  Car 27 went on location with a car off the road with one person trapped.  While extricating and treating this patient another MVA occurred at the same location.  One person from the first accident was transported to an area hospital.  The Livonia Ambulance responded and assisted at the second accident.  Investigating the cause of the accidents is the New York State Police.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's office and the New York State Department of Transportation.

MVA- Mt. Morris - Wednesday November 2nd, 2005

The Mt. Morris Fire Department and the Mt. Morris Ambulance were dispatched to a one car MVA at Route 36 and Dutch Street Road on Wednesday evening November 2nd, 2005.  One patient was transported to an area hospital.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

MVA - Caledonia - Wednesday November 2nd, 2005

The Caledonia Fire Department, Caledonia Ambulance, and ALS Medic 77 were dispatched to a reported pedestrian struck on North Street on Wednesday November 2nd, 2005.  The Caledonia Ambulance transported a patient to an area hospital.  Investigating the accident is the Caledonia Police Department.

Structure Fire - Caledonia - Wednesday November 2nd, 2005

The Caledonia Fire Department, Mumford Fire Department, Caledonia Ambulance, and ALS Medic 77 were dispatched to a reported drier fire in the residence at 57 North Street the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 2nd.  Assisting at the scene was the Caledonia Police Department and the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.

MVA - Sparta - Tuesday Nov. 1st, 2005

The Sparta Fire Department, and Dansville Ambulance, Dansville Fire Department were dispatched to a reported MVA on Route 63 at Parker Hill Road at approximately 10 pm, Tuesday November 1st, 2005. 

October 2005

Structure Fire - Mt. Morris - Monday October 31st, 2005

The Mt. Morris Fire Department and Mt. Morris Ambulance were dispatched to a reported trailer fire on East State Street at approximately 6:30pm, Monday October 31st, 2005.  Mt. Morris Police went on location with flames showing.  Mt. Morris Car 41 went on location reporting a working fire.  The Leicester Fire Department was called to the scene and the Groveland Fire Department stood by while Mt. Morris was out.  Groveland covered a natural gas leak for Mt. Morris.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.

MVA - Livonia - Monday Oct. 31st, 2005

The Livonia Fire Department, Ambulance, and ALS Medic 74 were dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Accident on Monday October 31st, 2005 at approximately 3:15pm.  The Livonia Ambulance with ALS transported a patient to an area hospital.  The Lima Ambulance was called to the scene to assist, however did not transport.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

September 2005

West Sparta New Tanker - Friday  September 30th, 2005

The West Sparta Fire Department is patiently awaiting the arrival of their new tanker.  Here is a picture of the chassis for the new truck.  Picture provided by  Gerad Levey.

East Avon New Quint 278 - Friday  September 30th, 2005

East Avon Quint 278 has returned from Churchville and is being readied to go into service.  East Avon is training on the ladder, pumps, and driving.  Quint 278 features a 75 foot heavy duty ladder, 1500 gpm pump, Husky 10 foam system, 470 gal. water tank, and a 30 gal. foam tank.  Pictures provided by Dan Quinlan.

Structure Fire - York ~ Retsof  Wednesday - September 28th, 2005

The York and Retsof Fire Departments and Ambulances were dispatched to a reported house fire on MacIntryre Road in the Town of York, Hamlet of Fowlerville on Wednesday afternoon, September 28th, 2005.  Car 17 went on location with smoke and flames showing from a structure.  Mutual Aid was requested from: Caledonia, Leicester, East Avon, Avon, Cuylerville, Mt. Morris Fire Departments and Caledonia ALS Medic 77.   Assisting at the residents scene was the Northern Livingston County Chapter of the American Red Cross.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and the New York State Police.  Photo's provided by Ron & Jeff Faugh and Michael Johnson from the Livingston County News.

MVA - Mumford - Wednesday  September 28th, 2005

The Mumford Fire Department, Caledonia Ambulance, and Caledonia ALS Medic 77 were dispatched to a reported two car motor vehicle collision, with entrapment and a vehicle rolled over, at the intersection of North Road and Riga Mumford Road the morning of Wednesday, September 28th, 2005.  Mumford Command requested and Engine Company and Rescue equipment from Caledonia Fire Department to the scene.  Two people were transported to area hospitals.  One with life threatening injuries.

MVA - East Avon - Monday  September 26th, 2005

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon ALS Medic 70 were dispatched to a one car motor vehicle collision on Monday Evening, September 26th, 2005 on I-390 South at Exit 10.  One person was extricated from the car and transported to an area hospital by Avon Ambulance.  The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is investigating the cause of the accident.

MVA - Mumford - Wednesday  September 21st, 2005

The Mumford Fire Department, Caledonia Ambulance, and ALS Medic 77 were dispatched to a MVA at the intersection of East State Street and Riga Mumford Road on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 21st, 2005.  Caledonia Ambulance with ALS transported to an area hospital.

MVA - Caledonia - Wednesday  September 21st, 2005

The Caledonia Fire Department and Caledonia Ambulance along with ALS Medic 77 were dispatched to a one car MVA on Route 5 the afternoon of Wednesday, September 21st, 2005.  Caledonia Ambulance transported one patient to an area hospital.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Brush Fire/Structure Fire - Conesus  Wednesday - September 21st, 2005

The Conesus Fire Department and Livonia Ambulance were dispatched to a reported Brush Fire with extension into a structure on East Lake Road Wednesday afternoon; September 21st, 2005.  Car 34 went on location and requested Sparta and Groveland Fire Departments to the scene.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.

MVA - York ~ Retsof - Wednesday   September 21st, 2005

The York and Retsof Fire Departments and Ambulances along with Caledonia ALS Medic 77 were dispatched to a reported car vs tractor trailer MVA at the intersection of York Road West and Main St York the morning of Wednesday September 21st at approximately 7:30am.  York Car 15 went on location with 3 injuries and requested Mercy Flight to be launched and additional ambulances.  Mercy Flight and both of Caledonia's ambulances transported patients to area hospitals.  Geneseo Ambulance stood by for York and Retsof while they were at the scene and cleaned up from the accident.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Assisting at the scene was the New York State Police.

Haz Mat - Geneseo - Tuesday September 20th, 2005

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a fuel oil spill at the New York State Armory 34 Avon Road the morning of Tuesday September 20th, 2005.   Car 31 reported a large fuel oil spill extending into the sewer systems.  The Livingston County Haz Mat Team was requested to assist.

East Avon - Quint 278 - Saturday  September 10th, 2005

The Town of Avon Fire District along with the Officers and Members of the East Avon Fire Department would like to announce the arrival of Quint 278.  Quint 278 will be at the Headquarters Station, 1615 West Henrietta Road, until Monday Morning, September 12th.  At that time it will go to Churchville Fire Equipment for final delivery prep.  After that, the Officers and Members of the East Avon Fire Department will have Extensive training on their new Quint.  Click here for photos.

August 2005

Barn Fire - Rush - Monday - August 8th, 2005    

The Rush Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported barn fire on the morning of Monday August 8th, 2005 at 6847 East River Road.  Rush Command went on location reporting a working fire and requested Scottsville and East Avon Fire Departments to the scene to assist.   Also assisting at the scene was the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.  Photos provided by Ron Faugh and Bob Faugh courtesy of Jeff Faugh

Haz Mat - Geneseo - Friday    August 5th, 2005

The Livingston County Haz Mat Team was called out on Friday August 5, 2005, to assist the Geneseo Fire Department at the scene of a diesel fuel spill on the West Lake Road in the Town of Geneseo.  A tree service truck was attempting to exit the steep driveway and ruptured the fuel tank on the crown of the road and driveway.  Approximately 80 gallons of fuel leaked from the 100 gallon tank.  Even though a catch basin was located in the driveway, no fuel reached the basin or the lake.  The Haz Mat Team transferred the spilled fuel from temporary containers to an over-pack drum and spread Speedy Dry on the oil and swept up the material.  Photos are courtesy of Dick Davin, Conesus Lake Watershed Inspector.  Article and Photos provided by Tom Pearson.

July 2005

Barn Fire - Mt. Morris - Friday - July 15th, 2005

The Mt. Morris Fire Department and the Nunda Fire Department were dispatched to a reported barn fire on Short Tract Road on the morning of Friday, July 15th, 2005.  Cuylerville and West Sparta assisted at the scene.  Genesee Falls filled in for Nunda; Leicester for Mt. Morris; and Retsof for Cuylerville & Leicester.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Emergency Management Office.

Barn Fire - Perry / Perry Center  Wednesday - July 13th, 2005

At approximately 5:20am on Wednesday morning July 13th, 2005 the Perry and Perry Center Fire Departments were dispatched to a reported barn fire on Page Road.  The first chief on scene reported a barn going good with lots of fire and a exposure problem.  Several departments responded to assist Perry and Perry Center including: Leicester, Cuylerville, York, Retsof, Warsaw, Castile, Wyoming, and Silver Springs.

June 2005

May 2005

Structure Fire - Nunda - Sunday  May 29th, 2005

Nunda - May 29, 2005.  Nunda firefighters were called to the Once Again Peanut Butter Factory on State St. shortly after 3:30 PM for a fire in their bottling room.  Firefighters, under the direction of Chief Brian Woods, found smoke coming from the building with a small fire in and near a bottling line machine in the Southeast corner of the building.  Plant employees had applied an extinguisher and water to the fire.  Smike ejectors were used to clear the building.  Investigation by Fire Investigators Tom Pearson and Jerry Gehrig of the Office of Emergency Management Services list the cause of the fire as spontaneous combustion of freshly washed and dried towels used in the cleanup of the peanut butter bottling line.  A significant amount of peanut oil soaks the towels and it was determined that the bag of recently dried towels retained enough heat to spontaneously ignite.  Story and photos provided by Tom Pearson.

Structure Fire - Caledonia - Sunday  May 14th, 2005

Caledonia - May 14, 2005.  Caledonia firefighters, under the direction of Chief Bob Beisang, with the assistance of crews from Mumford and LeRoy, responded to an apartment fire shortly before 7:00 AM on Route 5 at the Genesee County Line.  Quick work by crews contained the fire to the room of origin with some smoke and water damage in other apartments.  Fire Investigators Niedermaier, Gehrig and Pearson from the Office of Emergency Management Services determined the cause to be careless use of smoking materials.  One occupant suffered burns to the hands.  The Red Cross helped all the residents of the building.  Story and photos provided by Tom Pearson.

Car Fire - Dansville - Saturday    May 28th, 2005

Dansville - May 28, 2005.  Dansville firefighters were called to a fully involved car fire on West Liberty St just off Main St shortly after 6:30 AM.  First arriving units under the direction of Chief Joe Snyder found a fully involved 1988 Chevy Camaro near 3 other cars and the structure.  The flames were quickly extinguished with no damage to the house but slight damage to the three vehicles and a fence.  The fire was investigated by Dansville PD Officer Chad VanAuken and Tom Pearson and Jerry Gehrig from the Office of Emergency Management Services.  The fire started in or on the passengers side seat.  The cause is listed as careless use of smoking materials.  Story and photos provided by Tom Pearson.

Structure Fire - Geneseo - Thursday - May 12th, 2005

The Geneseo Fire Department was dispatched to a reported Barn Fire at the Wadsworth Homestead on South Street on Thursday afternoon, May 12th, 2005.  Director of Emergency Management Services Kevin Niedermaier reported the fire upon his investigation of the report of a "controlled burn".  Coordinator Niedermaier found a working Barn Fire and Geneseo Fire Department was dispatched.  Car 31, Chief Frank Manzo requested mutual aid from Cuylerville, Retsof, and Lakeville to the scene.  East Avon filled while Geneseo was at the scene.  Assisting at the scene was the Geneseo Police Department.  Picture provided by Tom Pearson.

Structure Fire - Campus SNF - Mt. Morris - Thurs. - May 12th, 2005

Press Release

May 5, 2005 - 1 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510

Kevin Niedermaier, Director of Emergency Management Services, reports that fire broke out at approximately 1:18 AM Thursday morning, May 12, 2005 on the roof of Building 1 on the Livingston County Campus on Murray Hill.  First in firefighters under the direction of Chief Joe Gervase found flames from the roof on the 5th floor.  A third alarm assignment brought over 100 firefighters to the scene with pumpers from Leicester, Cuylerville, Groveland, Nunda and Retsof.  Ladders trucks to the scene came from Geneseo and Avon with two additional ladders from Perry and Warsaw turned around enroute when the fire was declared under control.  Geneseo brought their new ladder truck that was not officially in service.   Ambulances from Mt. Morris, Geneseo, Cuylerville, Retsof and Dansville were on the scene.

An initial attack was made using master streams from the deck guns of pumpers from Mt. Morris and Leicester.  Firefighting crews reached the roof from inside the 5th floor at about the same time and used the in-house standpipe to complete the knockdown.

The first four floors of the building house the Livingston County Mt. Morris Campus Skilled Nursing Facility.  Facility staff  moved patients as necessary and prepared for total evacuation if it was deemed necessary.  One resident sustained an injury during the evacuation of the 4th floor and was transported to the hospital.

Fire Investigators Niedermaier, Gehrig and Pearson from the Office of Emergency Management Services investigated the fire.  Fire damage was limited to the roof that was being resurfaced.  There was minor smoke and water damage to the 4th floor living area that required the temporary relocation of 8 residents.  The cause of the fire has been determined to be deviation from accepted practices while the roof was being resurfaced with tar.  The contractor responsible for the roof work had left the site at approximately 4:00 PM.

For more information, please contact Tom Pearson at 243-7160.  Story provided by Tom Pearson.  Photos provided by Tom Pearson and Curt Grant.

Shed Fire - Geneseo - Friday - May 6th, 2005

At approximately 11:15 AM on Friday May 6, the Geneseo Fire Department was dispatched to a shed fire at 5012 Long Point Rd. in the Town of Geneseo.  Responding units found a small, 14x14, shed with a roof fire next to a larger metal barn.  The fire was quickly extinguished with little damage.  A worker in the process of removing scarp metal from the recently purchased farm was using a chop saw to cut up steel.  Sparks from the operation found their way to the old shake shingle roof and ignited a small portion.  Fast action by the worker prevented more significant damage.  Response operations were under the direction of immediate past chief Andrew Chanler.  It should be noted that no less than 5 past chiefs were present at the scene.  Story and Photos provided by Tom Pearson.

Read about it here.  Article and pictures provided by Chief David Gaylord.

April 2005

Structure Fire - Avon - Saturday - April 23rd, 2005

Structure Fire - Avon - Wednesday - April 13th, 2005

At approximately 1:00 PM on Wednesday 4/13, the Avon Fire Department was dispatched to a stove fire at 25 Dooer Ave in the village.  The homeowner had put the oven on self clean and some of the residue on the bottom of the stove ignited, sending smoke throughout the home.  The fire was extinguished by Avon PD Officer Pete Henry and Ass Fire Chief Pampaino.  Responding crews used fans to ventilated the house.  Story and photo provided by Tom Pearson.

Structure Fire - Dansville - Tuesday - April 12th, 2005

At 7:55 AM on Tuesday the Dansville Fire Department was called to the Wyoming County Savings Bank located at 152 Franklin St. in the Village.  The fan motor on the furnace overheated sending smoke into the bank.  Dansville crews vented with forced air fans and located the cause of the problem.  Damage was minimal and the bank opened for normal business, right on time.  Story provided by Tom Pearson.

Structure Fire - Caledonia - Monday - April 11th, 2005

At approximately 3:17 PM, the Caledonia Fire Department was toned out to a house fire at 4329 Rt 5 in the Town of Caledonia.  First arriving crews led by Capt John Pike, found a bedroom window on the second floor burning.  The fire was quickly extinguished.  The cause of the fire was determined to be careless use of smoking materials.  The window sill is not a good [place to snuff out a butt.  Avon PD Officer Pete Henry and LCSO Deputy Cartwright arrived quickly.  Emergency Management Services Fire Investigators McGory and Pearson investigated the fire.  Story and Photos provided by Tom Pearson.

Structure Fire - Dansville - Monday - April 11th, 2005

Commercial property fire.  At approximately 2:15 AM on Monday April 11, 2005, the Dansville Fire Department, under the direction of new Fire Chief Joe Snyder, was toned out to a working apartment building fire at 213 Main St in the Village.  First arriving crews found fire at the base of a stairway leading to 211 Main St and the wall of the building located at 213 Main St..  A quick knockdown by Dansville crews, with support from the Wayland "Squirt", kept damage to a minimum.  Three persons were evacuated from an occupied apartment without injury.  The cause of the fire was determined to be careless use of smoking materials.  The apartment renters were not allowed to smoke in the apartment so it is common practice to sit on the back steps and have a cigarette.  Obviously a butt can would have been useful.  Emergency Management Services Fire Investigators Niedermaier, Gehrig and Pearson investigated the fire.  Story and Photos provided bye Tom Pearson.

March 2005

The Part Town of Avon Fire District announces the following purchase for the East Avon Fire Department: A Pierce Quantum - 75 foot Ladder - 1500 gmp Pump - 460 Water - 40 gallon Foam - Rescue Tools and Hose Reels mounted in the front bumper - EMS Compartment in the Cab - Delivery  August or September 2005

Kevin Niedermaier, Director of Emergency Management Services, reports that fire broke out at approximately 12:30 PM on Monday March 21, 2005 in a vehicle owned by Michael Button of 4947 Groveland Rd. in Geneseo.  The truck was parked in the driveway behind the house when the owner heard an explosion and found his truck fully involved in fire.

Members of the Geneseo Fire Department under the direction of Chief Andrew Chanler responded quickly and extinguished the flames, confining the majority of the damage to the truck.  The truck, a 2002 International, was destroyed.  The contents of the box on the truck suffered fire, heat, smoke and water damage.  Vinyl siding on the nearby house owned by Roy Teitsworth of Groveland was melted.

Fire Investigator Tom Pearson from the Office of Emergency Management Services investigated the fire.  The cause of the fire is attributed to an electrical problem in the cab of the truck .

Livingston County Sheriff’s Deputy Curtiss was right around the corner from the scene and was among the first to respond.

Several photos are attached for use with this release. For more information, please contact Tom Pearson at the Office of Emergency Management Services, 243-7160.

Kevin Niedermaier, Director of Emergency Management Services, reports that fire broke out at approximately 12:10 PM on Thursday March 17, 2005 in a single family home located at 6718 Route 15 in the Town of Conesus.  Kenneth Pressler and his brother Milton were working on a tractor outside the home when they noticed heavy smoke coming from the back of the house.  They tried to extinguish the flames with a garden hose but were unsuccessful in their attempts.  A passing motorist from Lindley in Steuben County noticed the fire and called 911

Chief Dave Gaylord and  members of the Conesus Department responded to the alarm.  Additional crews from Livonia, Sparta Center and Springwater were immediately called.  It took approximately one hour to bring the flames under control.  The structure suffered severe fire damage to the second floor with the rest of the home receiving heavy smoke, heat and water damage.

Fire Investigators Niedermaier, Smith and Pearson from the Office of Emergency Management Services investigated the fire.  The cause of the fire is attributed to a problem with a recently cleaned double wall chimney at the roof line of the main structure.  Before the Pressler’s noticed the fire, it had already spread to the interior of the home making firefighting efforts difficult.

Livingston County Sheriff’s Deputies Merrick and Cartwright were on the scene to assist with traffic control.

The Red Cross is providing assistance to the Presslers.

For more information, please contact Tom Pearson at the Office of Emergency Management Services, 243-7160. Story provided by Tom Pearson.  Pictures provided by Tom Pearson and Jeffrey Arnold.

Structure Fire - Conesus  Wednesday - March 2nd, 2005

Kevin Niedermaier, Director of Emergency Management Services, reports that fire broke out at approximately 8:30 PM on Wednesday March 2, 2005 in a single family home located at 6470 Durkee Rd. in the Town of Conesus.  Carl Snyder, Jr and his three children lived in the home on the north side of Durkee Rd . just off Federal Rd.  The fire was primarily confined to the front of the house with severe heat smoke and water damage throughout the remainder of the residence.

Chief Dave Gaylord and  members of the Conesus Department responded to the alarm.  Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Weidrick and Asst. Fire Chief Dale Eddy were first on the scene and reported a working fire with flames coming out the front windows.  Mr. Snyder and the children escaped without injury.  Additional fire crews from Livonia, Hemlock and Sparta Center were called in for man-power and tankers

Fire Investigators Niedermaier, Gehrig, Smith and Pearson from the Office of Emergency Management Services investigated the fire.  The fire started in the front bedroom and spread to the attic and adjoining rooms.  The cause of the fire has not been determined but the preliminary information points to an accidental fire.

The Red Cross is providing assistance to the Snyder family.  Story and Photos provided by Tom Pearson.

February 2005

Structure Fire - Canadice - Thursday February 24th, 2005

The Springwater Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the Town of Canadice, Ontario County, Springwater Fire District, on Thursday evening February 24th, 2005 at approximately 9:00pm.  Car 54 went on location at 6950 Ross Road with a fully involved house fire with the possibility of someone still inside.  Mutual Aid was requested from Honeoye (Richmond FD), Hemlock, and Wayland to the scene.  With the Conesus Fire Dept. standing by in Springwater.  The Ontario County Fire Bureau is investigating the cause of the fire.

Structure Fire - Wayland - Friday  February 25th, 2005

The Wayland Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported house fire on County Road #50 on Friday Morning, February 25th, 2005 at approximately 7:30am.  Wayland Car 41 went on location with a working house fire.  Car 41 called for mutual aid in the form of tankers and interior personal to the scene from: Atlanta, Cohocton, South Dansville, and Perkinsville.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Steuben County Fire Investigation Team.

Structure - Warsaw - Monday  February 21st, 2005

The Warsaw Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 91 Main Street in the Village of Warsaw at the Wyoming Rexal Pharmacy at approximately 1:00am Monday February 21st, 2005.  While responding Wyoming County Fire Control reported Police on scene reporting flames showing.  Warsaw 501 went on location with a working fire, flames and heavy black smoke showing.  Warsaw 501 requested all equipment from Perry Center, Silver Springs, and Wyoming Fire Departments to the scene.  Perry Fire Department was later requested to the scene for their Ladder Truck and their Rescue truck with their cascade system to the scene.  The Pavilion Fire Department filled at the Wyoming Fire Station.

Boot Drive - East Avon - Saturday - February 19th, 2005

The East Avon Fire Department held a Benefit Boot Drive Saturday February 19th, 2005 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the corners of Rts 5 & 20 and Rt. 15.  The Boot Drive will benefit the Windsor Wildcats who were involved in the MCI Bus Crash in Geneseo on I-390.  Approximately $2200 was raised.

Structure Fire - Avon - Thursday  February 17th, 2005

The Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire at the Happy Buffet, 290 East Main Street on Monday Morning, February 17th, 2005.  Avon Police Department went on location reporting a working fire.  Avon Command immediately requested East Avon Fire Department to the scene.  The Caledonia Fire Department was requested to fill at the Avon Fire Department but, while enroute was re-routed to the scene.  The Geneseo Fire Department was then  requested to fill at the Avon Fire Station.  After the fire was under control, the Caledonia Fire Department fill at the East Avon Fire Station.  Assisting at the scene was the Lima Ambulance, the Avon Police Department, the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management, the Livingston County Health Department, and the NYS Dept. of Ags and Markets.  Photos provided by Tom Pearson.

Train Engine Fire - LeRoy - Monday  February 14th, 2005

The LeRoy Fire Department was dispatched to a reported electrical fire in a train engine early Monday Morning, February 14th, 2005.  LeRoy Command requested Bergen Fire Department and Pavilion Fire Department to the scene with all available Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers.  A special request was made to Monroe County for the Kodak Fire Department to respond with Dry Chemical firefighting agents.  Assisting at the scene was the Genesee County Fire Coordinators Office.

Structure Fire - Caledonia   Tuesday  February 1st, 2005

The Caledonia Fire Department, Caledonia Ambulance & ALS, along with automatic Mutual Aid from Mumford were dispatched to a reported structure fire next door to the Towne and Country Restaurant on Main St.  Car 11 went on location with a large 2 story, masonry construction, commercial automotive repair facility, with smoke showing.  Attack crews entered the building and determined an automobile was burning in the structure.

January 2005

MCI - Geneseo - January 29th, 2005

The Geneseo Fire Department, Geneseo Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS Medic 79 were dispatched to a reported Tour Bus vs Tractor Trailer MVA on I-390 South at the Groveland Road on Saturday afternoon January 29th 2005 at approximately 16:40hrs.  Car 31 went on location with a Tour Bus rear ended a Tractor Trailer with multiple injured.  A MCI was declared and several ambulances were brought to the scene.  All ambulances in Livingston County were either at the scene, in staging, or back filling for other ambulance.  The East Avon Fire Department was requested for 2 pumpers with their extrication tools.  The Lakeville Fire Department was requested for the use of their light truck.  Four Air Ambulance helicopters responded to the scene, a fifth was on stand bye.  Three of the helicopters transported patients.  All patients were transported to Strong Memorial Hospital with implemented its Disaster Response Team.  Despite the quick response by all responders, there were four fatalities on scene.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Emergency Management Office, the Livingston County Haz Mat Team, the New York State DOT.  Investigating the accident is the New York State Police with the assistance of the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Photo's provided by Jeffrey Arnold.

East Avon Fire Department and Town of Avon Fire District

The East Avon Fire Department and the Town of Avon Fire District's new headquarters appears on the FireHouse Magazine websites "In Quarters" Section.  The pictures were provided by Bill Boyd and were taken by both Bill Boyd and Jeffrey Arnold.

House Fire - Conesus - Friday, January 21st, 2005

The Conesus Fire Department and Livonia Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure (house) fire at 6705 East Swamp Road on Friday Morning, January 21st, 2005 at approximately 00:30 hrs.  Car 34 went on location with a fully involved house fire that appeared to be a double wide house trailer.  Not only was the extremely low temperatures outside hampering firefighting efforts, but, also there was a live power line down blocking the roadway.  The Livonia Ambulance transported 3 victims of the fire to an area hospital to be checked out.  Assisting Conesus at the scene was the Livonia Fire Department.  Filling in for the Conesus Fire Department was the Sparta Fire Department.  The Lakeville Fire Department was requested to stand by in quarters for the Livonia Fire Department.  Geneseo Ambulance also stood by at the Lakeville Fire Station while both of Livonia's Ambulances we assisting at the fire.  The Livingston County Office of Emergency Management is investigating the cause of the fire.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, the New York State Police, and the American Red Cross.

House Fire - Pembroke/Indian Falls Thursday - January 20th, 2005

The Pembroke and Indian Falls Fire Departments along with a Medic Unit for the City of Batavia were dispatched to a reported house fire on Main Road near the Erie County line on Thursday afternoon, January 20th.  Pembroke went on location with smoke showing and requested a pumper from Corfu Fire Department to the scene.  Soon after that Pembroke Command up-graded that to a full Second Alarm Assignment.  Additional Equipment from Corfu along with equipment from Darien, East Pembroke, Akron, Newstead, and Crittenden Fire Departments responded to the scene.  Alabama Fire Department filled in for the Pembroke and Indian Falls Fire Departments in Indian Falls.  A FAST Team was then requested from the City of Batavia Fire Department.  Before the fire was extinguished a firefighter was transported to a Buffalo area hospital.

Ice Rescue - Conesus - Sunday January 16th, 2005

On Sunday January 16th at approximately: 1600 Hours the Conesus Fire Department, Livonia Ambulance and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to McGinty Rd. in Conesus for a women that had fallen thru the Ice in their Farm pond. The Women in her 60's and her Husband had been out in the back Horse Fields putting up fencing so their Horses would not wonder onto the pond and fall thru the Ice. While doing this their 12 yo Border Collie did go out on the Ice and broke thru into the water, under the Ice. After making several attempts to call the dog to no avail the women went onto the ice to rescue her dog at which time she too fell thru the Ice, stranding herself in Ice cold water above her head in the middle of the pond. After attempting to rescue her the husband called   9-1-1.  Upon arrival Conesus Fire Dept. and Livingston County Sheriff Deputy Wiedrick found the women still in the pond. Being back approximately 500 feet  from the main farm driveway, Car 34 upon immediate arrival- took 4 Firefighters in his 4 Wheel Drive Vehicle, with Ice Rescue Suits and Rope to the pond. The Firefighters quickly  worked with the assistance of Deputy Wiedrick, and 2 NYS DEC ENCON Officers whom also had arrived swiftly on the scene and brought their 4 wheel drive vehicle to the pond,  to rescue the women and bring her ashore. Car 34 with 2 Livonia ALS Techs in his Vehicle took the women to the awaiting Livonia Ambulance at the Road where they, Along with Livingston County ALS transported her to Strong. Hospital. Car 34, along with one of his Firefighters transported the Border Collie to the Livonia Veterinary Hospital as the Dog was motionless, suffering from Hypothermia. The animal was later reported to be in good condition. The New York State Police also assisted at the Scene.  Story provided by David Gaylord.

MVA - Hemlock - Saturday    January 15th, 2005

The Hemlock Fire Department along with Livonia Ambulance and ALS were dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Accident at the intersection of Richmond Mills Road (USHWY 20A) and Main Street (STHWY 15A) on Saturday afternoon January 155h, 2005.  The Livonia Fire Department was requested to the scene for the use of their Jaws.  Investigating the cause of the accident is Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Pictures provided by Jeffrey Arnold.

Haz Mat - Cuylerville ~ Leicester  Saturday January 15th, 2005

The Cuylerville Fire Department and Ambulance along with the Leicester Fire Department were dispatched to a reported Chlorine leak at the Harvey Pool in the Letchworth State Park area on Saturday afternoon, January 15th, 2005.  Responding units found a leak of several gallons of Liquid Chlorine in the Chlorine Building at the Harvey Pool.  The Livingston County Haz Mat Team was requested to the scene.  Assisting at the Scene was the New York State Park Police and the Letchworth State Park Maintenance Department.  Pictures provided by Jeffrey Arnold.

Trailer Fire - Nunda - Sunday  January 9th, 2005

The Nunda Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported Trailer Fire on Coopeville Road in the Town of Nunda on Sunday afternoon, January 10th, 2005.  Responding units reported a fire and a irate home owner.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  The cause of the fire was determined to be a wood stove used to heat the trailer.  There were no injuries however two pets were unaccounted for after the fire.  The Genesee Falls Fire Department (Wyoming County) filled in for Nunda while they were at the scene.  Pictures provided by Tom Pearson.

MVA - Geneseo - Sun. Jan. 9th, 2005

The Geneseo Fire Department, Geneseo Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a reported MVA with a person trapped on the West Lake Road; Sunday morning, January 10th, 2005 at approximately 7:40am.  Responding personnel found a vehicle into a tree, with a person trapped, who had been there several hours.  The extrication process was extensive and took a long time to accomplish.  Mercy Flight was requested to the scene do to the nature of the injuries, extrication time, and the amount of time the subject had been in the vehicle.  Investigating the accident is the New York State Police.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Retsof Fire Department and Ambulance filled in for Geneseo while they were on this call.

Commercial Structure Fire - Caledonia - Friday - Jan. 7th, 2005

The Caledonia Fire Department, Caledonia Ambulance & ALS, along with automatic mutual assistance from Mumford Fire Department were dispatched to a reported fire in the structure at 1 Technology Place at Chloride Electrical Network on Friday Morning, January 7th, 2005.  Responding units for an odor of smoke in the structure.  Upon investigation it was determined there was a fire in a ventilation unit which had been extinguished prior to the fire departments arrival.  Assisting at the scene was the Caledonia Village Police Department and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

House Fire - Cuylerville ~ Leicester  Thursday - January 6th, 2005

The Cuylerville Fire Department and Ambulance and the Leicester Fire Department were dispatched to a reported smell of smoke in the residence at 4984 Chestnut Street in the Hamlet of Cuylerville on Thursday evening, January 6, 2005 at approximately 21:30hrs.  Responding units found a room charged with smoke.  Upon investigation it was determined a light fixture had shorted out causing a minor fire in the structure.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Haz Mat - Dansville - Tuesday  January 4th, 2005

The Dansville Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported Haz Mat Spill on I-390 near Exit 4 on Tuesday Morning January 4, 2005.  The Dansville Fire Department requested the Livingston County Haz Mat Team to respond to assist with the clean up.  Assisting at the scene was the NY State Police, Livingston County Sheriff's Office, Livingston County Office of Emergency Management, and the NYS DEC.  The Wayland Fire Department also assist at Exit 3, as that is where the accident occurred that caused the spill.

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