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On Sunday, April 27th., The Pavilion Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire at 627 Route 19 in Pearl Creek, Wyoming County.  A working fire was declared and assistance was requested from Wyoming,  Perry,  Perry Center,  Alexander,  Bethany,  Stafford,  Le Roy,  Leicester,  York and a FAST team from The City of Batavia.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.

On Sunday, April 27th., The Corfu Fire Department conducted a live fire training exercise in an old equipment shed at 9049 Alleghany Rd in the Town of Pembroke. The Shed was used for multiple training evolutions. Setting up a Master Stream,  Hand line placements,  Fire attack and backing up the hose teams were some of the scenarios practiced prior to the burning.     Genesee County Emergency Management was on scene and provided a fire instructor to assist with the training session throughout the morning.  Departments participating in the drill were Corfu, Darien, East Pembroke, Indian Falls, Pembroke and Genesee County Emergency Management.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.

The Lima Fire Department and Lima Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1503 Rochester Street the evening of Saturday April 26th, 2008.  East Avon was covering for Lima for their annual banquet and was quickly in route to the fire.  East Avon went on location with a working fire and requested the rest of their equipment along with mutual aid from Honeoye Falls, Rush, Livonia Fire Departments, and Livonia Ambulance to the scene.  Hemlock filled in at the Lima Fire Station.  Avon was placed on stand by in quarters for East Avon.  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 American Red Cross.

The Livonia Fire Department and Livonia Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 6125 Price Road the afternoon of Saturday April 26th, 2008.  Car 25 went on location and reported a working fire.  Responding Livonia firefighters quickly realized that the fire was the residence of their Captain, Dan Miller.  Mutual aid to the scene was requested from: Lima, Lakeville, Hemlock, Geneseo, and Conesus.  Hemlock also along with East Avon provided a fill in for Livonia and Mt. Morris filled in for Geneseo.  The American Red Cross is assisting the family.  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.  Pictures provided by Curt & Christa Grant.  The Livonia Fire Department is organizing a Fund Raiser for the Miller Family.  More details will be made available soon.

On Sunday afternoon, April 20, Lima Fire and EMS responded to a single car accident with entrapment on Routes 5 & 20 just west of Livonia Center Road. Firefighters had to use the "Jaws of Life" to extricate the driver and passenger from the vehicle, which struck a tree . They were transported by Mercy Flight Central and Lima EMS to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Livingston County & Livonia EMS Advanced Life Support also assisted at the scene. The Honeoye Falls Fire Department stood by in the Lima fire station during the incident. The New York State Police & the Livingston County Sheriffs Office were on scene, and continue to investigate the accident.  Story and Photos by Jeffrey Arnold.

On Saturday April 19, Leicester and Cuylerville Fire Departments were dispatched to a reported brush fire at 5692 Upper Mount Morris Rd in The Town of Leicester.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.

On Saturday, April 19th., United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia held a Mass Casualty Drill in the parking lot of the Town of Batavia Fire Department on Lewiston  Road.  A crop duster had accidentally sprayed a chemical onto approximately 40 individuals requiring decontamination and treatment.  Agency's that participated in the drill were, The City and Town of Batavia, Byron, Alexander and Oakfield fire Departments, Genesee County Emergency Management, Genesee County ESU, City of Batavia Police Department, United Memorial Medical Center and All the volunteers who acted as the victims.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

West Sparta Fire Department was requested to respond to a reported grass fire on Green Road. Command went on location with a grass fire with exposure problems. Personnel were able to save an old pickup, boat, tractor, and several tires from being ignited.  Story and Photos provided by Michael Levey.

West Sparta Fire Department along with Dansville Fire and Ambulance Department were dispatched to a reported tractor trailer roll over on Interstate 390 South. Command went on location to find a box trailer full of tomatoes rolled on its side. Traffic was diverted for nearly 3 hours as the trailer was up righted. Assisting at the scene were the NYS Police, Livingston County Sheriffs and NYS DOT.  Story and Photos provided by Michael Levey.

At approximately 12:30 pm on Wednesday, April 16, Livonia Fire and EMS were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 6710 Richmond Mills Road.  Firefighters initially found nothing showing from the outside of the single-story home but upon further investigation, found the inside of the house charged with smoke. Interior fire crews found that the fire was in the basement. Mutual aid was requested to the scene from Richmond, Hemlock, Lakeville and Geneseo fire departments.  The blaze was brought under control in about 20 minutes. There were no injuries. Investigating a cause were the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management and Sheriff's Office.  Story and Photos by Jeffrey Arnold.

On Sunday, April 6,  Richmond and Hemlock Fire Departments were dispatched to County Rd # 15 for a reported barn fire. Hemlock Car 26 went on scene with smoke showing from a small shed. The fire was brought quickly under control. There were no injuries.  Story and Photos by Jeffrey Arnold.

On Sunday, April 6, Lima Fire and EMS responded to a report of smoke in the house at 7114 Jenks Road. Car 23 arrived on location and reported a working fire. Livonia FD responded with a FAST team. The fire was brought quickly under control. East Avon and Hemlock filled in for Lima and responded to a brush fire on Martin Rd.  Story and Photos provided by Jeffrey Arnold.

On Sunday April 6th the West Sparta Fire Department conducted a live fire training exercise on Stoner Hill Rd in the Town of West Sparta. The object of the drill was a partially demolished house and garage that were being burned to make room for new construction. Firefighters were able to use the Blitzfire Portable Monitor for several evolutions of foam training on the garage prior to burning the structure.  Assisting with the drill was Dansville and Sparta Fire Departments.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

On Sunday March 30th the Springwater Fire Department conducted a controlled burn at the Harriet Hollister Spencer Memorial Recreation Area on Canadice Hill Rd in the Town of Canadice. A large three storie A frame Lodge was the subject of the drill. Apparatus had to back down a road approximately 1mile to the area of the lodge where they proceeded to set up a port-a-tank and drafting operation.  Richmond Fire Department used there all terrain vehicle to transport equipment and was able to pull 500' of  LDH hose through the woods up to the lodge. This machine was an incredible asset to the operation. 12 inches of snow, tree limbs and a steep incline was unable to stop it.  This is an Unbelievable Machine.... Two hand lines and a master stream was set up to protect the exposures.  Departments assisting Springwater were Richmond, Hemlock, Wayland, Perkinsville and Sparta.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

Here are pictures of Caledonia Fire Department's New Pumper Tanker 114

On Saturday March 29th. the Avon Fire Department conducted a controlled burn at 273 River St in the Village of Avon. Demolition from an old barn was the object of the drill. Avon Engine 226 laid a LDH supply line from a hydrant on River St into the fire area and supplied Avon Quint 228. The quint was positioned to protect all the exposures and hand lines were deployed.  East Avon Engine 277 hit the hydrant and supplied water  to Engine 226. Caledonia Engine 115 provided standby at the scene for Avon. EMS was provided by Avon Rotary-Lions Ambulance.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

To All our Friends in the Fire Service - WE NEED YOUR HELP - Please write a letter!

Our sponsor, The Jim Beam Company, is in the process of creating a new label.  This one will be dedicated to the brothers in the fire service who serve our communities everyday.  However, the Beam Company is looking to sell this bottle only in the NYC Metro Market.  Our Fund is open to support firefighters across the Country.  We have received request from many states asking for the bottle, but Beam does not think there is any interest.  We know differently.  We are asking you, your organization, and union to write to Beam requesting the sale of the bottle in your area.  Please write to:  Thomas Flocco, President & CEO, Beam Global Spirit - 510 Lake Cook Road - Deerfield, Il 60015-4964.  Or if you prefer, you can email Thomas at: thomas.flocco@beamglobal.com .

The Fund has given out over $500,000 in the last 4 years.  Please look at our website, terryfarrellfund.org for the 2008 Awards.  We don't like to say no to any firefighter or family, but limited funding does not allow us.  YOUR SIMPLE LETTER WILL HELP US TO HELP FIREFIGHTERS.  Please remember that $ 0.99 of every dollar goes out to the firefighting community.  Increased area sales of Beam will increase those gifts.

Thank you,

Brian Farrell - 516-840-8839, cell - Terry Farrell Fire Fighters Fund.

Our Emails worked!  The Terry Fund would like to take the time to thank those of you who sent emails.  At 10:00 am on March 19th, Brian Farrell received and email from Thomas Flocco advising that his office has been flooded with emails from California, Chicago, Florida, and Upstate NY asking for the firefighters label to be sold in our areas.  Mr. Flocco believes this is a good idea and glad to hear there was so much interest across the country.  Therefore, he will be sending it to his Marketing Team to open this up to other markets very soon.  Beam gives the Terry Fund $2.00 from every case sold, so the more sold, the more benefits the fire service.  If you want to see if the Terry Fund can help your department visit their web site.  Terry Fund

Malcom Jarvis, Parade Chairman reports that the letters for this years Parade have been mailed out.  If your department was missed, he apologies.  If you wish to attend, please email your department name, truck numbers, and Chief's name to Malcom at: redcoat@frontiernet.net by May 5th.

Shortly after 0240 hrs on the morning of 2/28/08, the Mt. Morris Fire Dept was dispatched to the report of a working structure fire at 7150 Begole Rd. in the Town of Mt. Morris.  First in reported a fully involved mobile home with an addition, presumed vacant.  Responding Mt. Morris Chief Jim Mann called for mutual aid from Nunda, West Sparta and Leicester to establish a tanker shuttle.  Weather conditions were brutally cold, zero or below, and caused problems with frozen dump valves.  Also, two 120 gallon propane tanks were venting behind the trailer and required that extreme caution be exercised until internal pressures were reduced.  The structure had recently been purchased, remodeled and was about to be sold, at 9:30 AM on the 28th.  The home was vacant at the time of the fire.  The cause of the fire is being investigated by Kevin Niedermaier, Jerry Gehrig and Tom Pearson from the Livingston County Emergency Management Services.  LCSO Deputy Kevin Geer and Sgt Jeff Wiedrick assisted at the scene.  Story and Photos provided by Tom Pearson.

The Honeoye Falls Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire at the Town of Mendon Highway Department 101 Semmel Road the morning of Tuesday February 26th, 2008.  5C16 went on location with a working fire and requested mutual from surrounding departments to the scene.  Engine 363 was first in with working fire and severe exposure problem... 5C26 (still enroute) requested Mutual Aid from Rush & Pittsford...  5C36 first Chief on scene started ICS.  5C36 OPS, 5C16 Command, 5C26 Rear Sector, 5C28 Accountability and (Career Staff) FF #2 Safety & FF #4 Staging... Pittsford 1 Engine, 1 Support, Mendon 1 Engine, Rush 1 Engine & 1 Rescue... Also HFMVA 1 ALS rig.  MCSO investigating the fire.  Appears accidental.  Photos provided by Jeff Faugh.

The Conesus Fire Department and Livonia Ambulance were dispatched to a reported 2 car MVA on Federal Road near the Town Highway Department Barns on the afternoon Monday February 25th, 2008.  Three patients were transported to area hospitals with injuries.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance along with Livingston County EMS ALS Medic 79 were dispatched a reported car vs tractor trailer MVA on Lakeville Road at I-390 on Sunday evening February 24th, 2008.  The operator of the car was pronounced dead at the scene and the operator of the tractor trailer was transported to an area hospital.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and the Livingston County Corners Office.  Assisting at the scene was the New York State Police.

The Groveland Fire Department and Geneseo Ambulance were dispatched to a reported 1 car MVA on Groveland Hill Road the early morning of Saturday February 23rd, 2008.  Car 3202 went enroute and requested ALS to respond.  Livingston County EMS Medic 79 was dispatched.  Three patients were transported to area hospitals by Geneseo Ambulance.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

The East Bloomfield/Holcomb Fire Department was dispatched in the afternoon hours of February 16, to Crosman Arms manufacturing on Routes 5&20 for a reported structure fire. Ontario County Car 1, Coordinator Jeff Harloff, immediately informed dispatch that he was 5 miles out with heavy smoke showing. Fire units arrived on scene and reported a working fire in the wood shop area, and requested mutual aid from the West Bloomfield, Ionia, and Bristol Fire Departments. Additional mutual aid was requested from the Richmond Fire Department for their quint, Victor FD for an engine and rescue and the Ontario County mobile air unit. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office also responded to the scene. There were no reported injuries.  Story and photos provided by Jeffrey Arnold. 

The Conesus Fire Department and Livonia Ambulance and ALS were dispatched to Mission Road in the area of Vineyard Road for a 15 year-old male that fell about 75 feet into a ravine on Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 .   The victim was hiking with his friend, also 15, and two dogs in woods off Mission Road. The victim lost his footing and slipped into the ravine.  Rescue crews from Conesus and Livonia Fire/EMS worked for about two hours to pull the teen out. The victim was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, with injuries that included possible broken ribs.  The Ontario County Rope Rescue Team, Livingston County Sheriff's Office, New York State DEC, and the New York State Police also assisted at the scene.  Story and Photos provided by Jeffrey Arnold.

On Saturday February 9th at 04:47 the Perry and Perry Center Fire Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 6670 La Grange Rd in the town of Covington. Arriving fire units declared a working Barn fire and requested a 2nd alarm bringing fire equipment from Wyoming, Livingston and Genesee County's to the scene.  Fire fighting efforts were hampered by very icy conditions on the fire ground. Wyoming County fire dispatch center experienced radio problems at the time of the fire.  Wyoming County could transmit, but could not receive transmission from responding apparatus.  Livingston County assisted with relaying request to Wyoming County until Wyoming County could establish communications on Wyoming County Frequency 5. Several  fire departments assisted Perry and Perry Center at the scene or on standby, including  Pike, Genesee Falls, Warsaw, Wyoming, Castile, Leicester, Cuylerville, York, Mount Morris and Pavilion.  Sorry if we missed anyone.  Story and photos by Jay Lynch.

Just after 1:00am the Lima Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported Structure Fire, fire in the basement, at 7556 East Main Road in the Town of Lima.  Car 2301 went on location with heavy smoke showing.  Car 23 arrived and assumed command.  Car 23 request the following mutual aid: East Avon, Honeoye Falls, West Bloomfield, Mendon, Rush, and Livonia Fire Departments to the scene.  Avon Fire Department filled in for Lima, Rush also provided a fill in for Honeoye Falls, and Conesus filled in for Hemlock.  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 American Red Cross.  Photos provided by Jeffrey Arnold.

The Lakeville Fire Department and the Livonia Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported car vs. pole MVA the evening of February 1st, 2008.  Responding units found a vehicle had spun out and had hit a utility pole.  Two patients were transported to an area hospital.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

The Hemlock Fire Department, Livonia Fire Department, Livonia Ambulance, and Livonia ALS were dispatched to a reported 2 car MVA on Main St. Hemlock the afternoon of Thursday January 31st, 2007.  Responding units found a serious injury MVA.  Three patients were transported to an area hospital.  One patient was pronounced Dead on Arrival at the hospital.  Assisting Hemlock and Livonia were the Lima Fire Department and Ambulance, Mercy Flight, Livingston County ALS, and Honeoye Falls ALS.  Investigating the accident is the the New York State Police and the Livingston County DA's.  Assisting was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Pictures Provided by Jeffrey Arnold.

On Wednesday January 23rd, The Leicester and Cuylerville Fire Departments were dispatched to a report of a Structure Fire at 4920 York Rd in the Town of Leicester. First arriving Fire Units encountered a 2 story private dwelling with heavy fire showing from the addition off the back of the home. Departments assisting Leicester and Cuylerville at the scene were York, Caledonia, Mount Morris, Geneseo, Perry, Perry Center.  Story by Jay Lynch.  Click here for photos provided by Jay Lynch, Michael Johnson, and Jason Yasso.

The Springwater Fire Department and Ambulance along with automatic Mutual Aid from Wayland were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 8785 Schribner Road the afternoon of Saturday January 19th, 2008.  Car 54 went on location with a Chimney fire that extended into the walls of the house.  Conesus was requested to fill in for Springwater and Perkinsville was requested to fill in for Wayland.

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported house fire at 16 Center Street the afternoon of Saturday January 19th, 2007.  Car 31 went on location with fire showing.  Car 31 requested Livonia Fire Department for a FAST/RIT Team, York Fire Department for Man Power, and Mt. Morris for the Cascade and Man Power to the scene.  Lakeville filled in for Geneseo.  Hemlock and Honeoye filled in for Livonia.  Assisting at the scene was the Geneseo Police Department.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Pictures provided by Curt and Christa Grant; Jeffrey Arnold; and Jay Lynch.

The Caledonia Fire District has taken deliver of a new Pierce Rescue.  Here are the details:  2007 Pierce Sabre Chassis with a 19 1/2 foot Rescue Box; 25 KW Hydraulic Generator; 9000W Nite Scan Light; Genesis Rescue Tools, Cutters, Spreaders, and Ram; 9000 lb. Winch; 2 DeWalt Sawalls; 2 Stokes Baskets; 2 High Lift Jacks; Jaws of Life Extrication Struts; Husqvarna  Chainsaw; RIT Equipment; Water Rescue Equipment; and Salvage Tarps.  Pictures provided by Chris Beach.  

Thursday afternoon York Fire Dept. Ambulance was involved in a MVA at the intersection of Telephone Road (Rt. 20) and South Street Road in the Town of Pavilion.  The ambulance was responding in Emergency Mode with lights and siren activated when the accident happened.  York 845 was T-Boned on the passenger side of the ambulance. The Ambulance Driver was uninjured, the EMT suffered a broken nose, and the ALS Tech has a spinal injury.  Andy Klein from Caledonia Ambulance Medic 77 was the ALS Tech.  He is recovering at Strong Memorial Hospital and would welcome any and all visitors.  No information available on the patient or the driver of the other vehicle involved.  The driver of the other vehicle ran a stop sign, hit the ambulance, and then the ambulance went off the road and rolled over one time down a 20 foot embankment, landing on its wheels. Photos have been  provided, pictures of where the accident happened and of York 845.  Thank you to John Morgan for the updated information on the accident.  We will try to keep you updated on Andy's progress and the possibility of any benefits for Andy and details become available.

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