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February 1991 to January 2005

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July 1994 - Dec. 2007

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon ALS Medic 70 were dispatched to a reported 3 car MVA with the possibility of 3 injured on East Avon Lima Road in the area of Jenks Road the morning of Tuesday December 23rd, 2008.  Car 27 went on location with a 3 car MVA.  Further update he requested Avon's second ambulance along with one from Lima and 2 additional ALS Units.  Medic 56 from Honeoye Falls and Medic 51 from Henrietta responded.  Three patients were transported to area hospitals.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Assisting at the scene was the Avon Village Police Department.

The East Avon Fire Department, with Avon Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS Medic 79 returning from a previous MVA were dispatched to a reported roll over MVA on West Henrietta Road at North Avon Road the early morning of Tuesday December 23rd, 2008.   Avon Ambulance arrived and reported a vehicle on its side.  No patients required transport to a hospital.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS Medic 79 were dispatched to a reported roll over MVA on Avon Geneseo Road near Hogmire Road the evening of Monday December 22nd, 2008.  Responding units encountered a roll over MVA.   Avon Ambulance with ALS transported a patient to an area hospital.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a two car MVA on Lakeville Groveland Road in the area of Booher Hill Road the evening of Monday December 22nd, 2008.  Responding units encountered a two car MVA with one vehicle off the road and the other vehicle into a utility pole.   Geneseo Ambulance transported one patient to an area hospital.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Assisting at the scene was the New York State Police.

The East Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported furnace fire at 2140 Sackett Road on Sunday Evening December 21st, 2008.  After investigating it was discovered that an over heated furnace had started a partition fire.  The fire was quickly extinguished.  Avon Fire Department stood by in quarters while East Avon was out.  Investigating 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 provided by Kevin Swallow II.

The York Fire Department and Ambulance along with Caledonia ALS Medic 77 were dispatched to a reported snowmobile vs. tree MVA on the Greenway Trail between Fowlerville Road and Casey Road the evening of Friday December 19th, 2008 at approximately 11:30pm.  Responding units reported a snowmobile had struck a tree and ejected the operator.  Unfortunately, this MVA was a fatal accident.  Assisting York was Cuylerville Fire Department with their Gator, Avon Ambulance, and Mercy Flight was put on stand by.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and the Livingston County Corners Office.  Assisting was the New York State Police.

The West Sparta Fire Department along with Dansville Fire and EMS were dispatched for a reported trailer fire. While enroute a 2nd alarm was requested bringing a tanker from Sparta, Groveland, the balance of the Dansville Equipment and a pumper from Nunda to stand by. Command went on location with smoke and fire coming from the rear of the trailer. Dansville requested Perkinsville Fire Dept. for a fill in.  Assisting at the scene with the Livingston County Emergency Management, NYS Troopers and Livingston County Sheriff Department, along with American Red Cross.  The cause is still being investigated but preliminary indications are that the fire resulted from a problem with the furnace in the trailer. Story information provided by Chief Mike Levey and Tom Pearson.  Photos provided by Michael Johnson from the Livingston County News.

The Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon ALS Medic 70 were dispatched along with automatic stand by request for Mercy Flight, to a reported car pedestrian MVA in the parking lot at Grey Metal Products, 495 Rochester St., the evening of Thursday December 18th, 2008.  Avon Car 2202 went on location with a subject down in the parking lot.  Mercy Flight was requested to the scene and transported 1 patient to an area hospital.  Investigating the accident is the Avon Village Police Department.  Assisting with the investigation is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

C1 called in a radio alarm for a structure fire at 6160 Morris Road in Groveland the evening of Thursday December 18th, 2008.  A good part of Livingston County assisted at the scene of a fully involved house fire in Groveland Thursday evening.  Groveland crews were alerted at 5:51 PM to the structure fire on Morris Rd. and quickly called for help from Geneseo, Conesus, Mt. Morris, York, Cuylerville and Lakeville to provide a tanker shuttle and lighting at the scene.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation.  Story by Tom Pearson.  Photos provided by Andrew Chanler and Tom Pearson.

On Monday December 15th the Bethany Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke coming from the trailer at 5807 Ellicott St  in the Town of Bethany. Bethany 351 went on location and confirmed the report and requested Mutual Aide from Stafford, Pavilion, Town of Batavia, Alexander and the FAST Team from The City of Batavia.  Story and photos provided by Jay Lynch.

On Sunday, December 14, 2008, the Avon Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a tanker leaking gasoline at 300 Main St.  First in firefighters found an old fuel delivery truck that was being used as a storage vehicle leaking off road diesel fuel.  Avon firefighters established Spedi-dri dikes and called for the County Haz Mat Team and the East Avon Haz Mat Trailer to assist with the spill.  The leak was contained with fuel off loaded into storage drums.  A cleanup contractor was hired to finish the cleanup project.  Story and Photos provided by Tom Pearson.

Honeoye Falls Fire Department hosted its annual Holiday Parade on Saturday December 15th, 2008.  Several area fire departments were present.  Curt Grant provided these pictures.

The York Fire Department and Ambulance with Mercy Flight on Stand By and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a Roll Over MVA with a person trapped on Linwood Road just West of Main Street (Rt. 36.) the evening of Friday December 12th, 2008.  Livingston County Sheriff's went on location confirming an over turned auto with a person trapped with minor injuries.  Command canceled ALS and Mercy Flight.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Assisting at the scene was the New York State Police.

The Caledonia Fire Department, Caledonia Ambulance, and ALS along with a Mutual Aid Pumper from Avon were dispatched to a reported MVA with injuries, pick up vs pole, on Rt. 5 near Cold Springs Road the morning of Friday December 12th, 2008.  Car 1102 went on location with pick up that had severed a pole and wires down.  Command requested Rt. 5 closed from Quarry Rd to Cold Springs Road.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Pictures provided by Jeremy Batzel, Chief Avon Fire Rescue.

On Tuesday December 9th. York Fire Department was dispatched to a possible Dryer fire at 1876 Linwood Rd North in the Town of York. While on route dispatch informed responding units that fire has spread into the living area of the home. First arriving fire units encountered a working fire. Departments assisting York were Pavilion, Bethany, Le Roy, Caledonia, Avon, Mumford, Cuylerville, Geneseo, Caledonia Ambulance, Livingston County Emergency Management and Livingston County Sheriff Department.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.

On Tuesday December 9th. Geneseo Fire Department was dispatched to a possible furnace fire at  4243 Reservoir Rd  in the Town of Geneseo. Car 31 went on location and declared a working fire in the garage. Mount Morris was requested to stand by in Geneseo.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and the Geneseo Police Department.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

The Lakeville Fire Department and Livonia Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire at Sweetners Plus, 5768 Sweetners Blvd. the morning of Friday December 5th, 2008.  Livingston County Sheriff's Deputies went on location with heavy smoke showing.  Car 21 requested an Engine Company from Livonia to the scene.  East Avon provided a fill in for Lakeville and Conesus provided a fill in for Livonia.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.   Cell phone pictures were provided.

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported barn fire on Lima Road on the evening of Monday, November 24th, 2008.  The Livingston County E911 Center received several calls reporting a fully involved barn fire.   Car 31 requested mutual aid to the scene from York, Cuylerville, and Lakeville.  Mt Morris Fire Department stood by for Geneseo, East Avon stood by for Lakeville, and Caledonia filled in for York.  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 Geneseo Village Police Department.  Photos and Videos provided.

The York Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported working structure fire at the Wadsworth Grille 3902 Main St the afternoon of November 23rd, 2008.  Car 1702 went on location with heavy smoke showing and confirmed a working fire.  Command requested 1 Pumper from Leicester, Cuylerville, Pavilion, and Caledonia to the scene.  Additional request were for Geneseo's Ladder truck and Mt. Morris's Rescue Truck to the scene.  Ambulances from York, Geneseo, Caledonia, Mt. Morris and Cuylerville assisted with rehab with ALS from Livingston County.  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.  Caledonia also provided a fill for York, Mt. Morris provided a fill in for Leicester, and Avon filled in for Caledonia.  Video provided by Gary Morrison.  Jay Lynch and Larry Tetamore provided Photos .

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Saturday November 22nd, 2008 at approximately 2:30pm on Reservoir Road.  While responding units were advised a possible drier fire.  Units went on location with what appeared to be clothes burning in the driveway.  Geneseo Fire Department removed smoke from the house.  Prior to leaving Geneseo Fire Department installed 3 working smoke detectors in the residence.  Story and Photos by Curt Grant.

The Groveland Fire Department and Geneseo Ambulance were dispatched to a reported Grain Bin/Silo Fire the morning of Monday, November 17th, 2008.  Car 32 went on location and confirmed a fire in a Grain Bin/Silo.  Command requested Dansville FD to stand by in Groveland Station and Mt Morris Fire Department to the scene.  Mt Morris was downgraded to a stand by in quarters and were eventually released.  Command requested Geneseo FD with manpower to the scene.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Photos provided by Andrew Chanler, Chief Geneseo Fire Department.

The Dansville Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 4532 Rt. 436 in Ossian Sunday morning, November 9th, 2008.  Dansville Car 51 went on location with a working fire in a house.  Command requested a Pumper and Tanker from both West Sparta and Nunda, a Tanker from Canaseraga, and an additional ambulance from Nunda to the scene.  Sparta Fire Department stood by for Dansville.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Assisting at the scene was the New York State Police and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Photos provided by Brian Wood, Car 5103.

The Geneseo Fire Department, Geneseo Ambulance, Geneseo Police, Livingston County ALS, and Mercy Flight on automatic stand by were dispatched to a reported Pedestrian Struck MVA on Genesee St (Rt. 63) near College Dr.  The morning of Wednesday November 5th, 2008.  Geneseo Police went on location with a person struck by a tractor trailer with serious injuries.  Livingston County ALS requested a second ALS Unit to assist with possible RSI.  Geneseo Ambulance with 2 Livingston County ALS Medics transported one patient to an area hospital.  Assisting in the investigation is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, SUNY Geneseo Police, and the New York State Police.

Just before midnight on Monday November 3rd, 2008 the Pavilion Fire Department was dispatched to a reported kitchen fire, in the apartment above the US Post Office, 11142 South Lake Road.  Pavilion Fire Department went on location and declared a working fire.  Command requested a 2nd alarm assignment.  The 2nd alarm brought fire and EMS units from Geneseo, Wyoming, Livingston, and Monroe Counties to the scene.

Mount Morris Fire Department along with Mount Morris Ambulance were dispatched Monday evening November 3rd to a report of a chimney fire at 7014 Begole Rd in the Town of Mount Morris. First arriving fire units encountered fire out of the chimney and requested assistance from Nunda. Upon further investigation, the fire had extended into the wall and roof area of the home.  Leicester was requested for one truck to fill in at Mount Morris, One truck to set up at the hydrant on Rt 36 & Begole Rd. to fill tankers. Cuylerville one tanker to the scene.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.

The East Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported car fire at Lakeville Road and Exit 9 I-390 the morning of Saturday November 1st, 2008.  While enroute, the Livingston County E911 Center advised Car 27 of multiple cars reporting a working fire.  Car 27 went on location and confirmed a working fire.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Investigating the cause is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Video provided by Tim Ferrara.

The Town of Batavia Fire Department was dispatched to a reported garage fire at 3731 Pike Road the morning of Saturday November 1st, 2008.  Town of Batavia Fire Department went on location and reported a working fire.  Command requested a 2nd alarm, however it had to be modified as many of the units on the 2nd alarm assignment were at the fires in North Java or Sheldon.

While assisting North Java, Sheldon Fire Department was dispatched to a reported barn fire at 2693 North Sheldon Road.  Responding equipment reported a working fire and requested a 2nd alarm to this fire.  Fill in companies and units clearing the first fire in North Java responded.

The early morning of Saturday November 1st, 2008 a Wyoming County Deputy on routine patrol advised Wyoming Co. Dispatch that he was following a large glow that appeared to be possibly a barn fire in the area of Rt 77 and Rt. 20A in North Java.  North Java Fire Department was dispatched with automatic structure fire mutual aid.  North Java Chief went on location, reported a fully involved barn fire, and requested a 2nd alarm assignment.  Multi mutual aid fire departments from Wyoming, Genesee, and Erie Counties responded.

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported MVA with injuries at the intersection of Lima Road and Country Club Road on Tuesday October 14th, 2008.  Car 3101 went on location with a 2 car MVA blocking.  A further update by 3101 was that there were a total of 7 patients that needed to be checked out.  Investigating the accident is the New York State Police.

The Rush Fire Department conducted a Live Burn on Stoney Brook Road at the Rush Rifle Range, MCC Training Facility on Sunday morning October 12th, 2008.  Using a tanker shuttle, two dump sites were supplied with water.  One dump site at the scene provided water for Honeoye Falls 563 to supply hand lines and a deck gun.  The second dump site at Stoney Brook Road and Kavanaugh Road supplied a pumper relay using all of Rush's Pumpers and approximately 2000 feet of 5 inch LDH.  Henrietta Fire Department Filled Tankers at the Rush Highway Department while East Avon Filled Tankers on the Honeoye Falls #6 Road.  Tankers from Avon, Caledonia, Mumford, Ionia, Lima, Scottsville, and Mendon shuttled water.  Rush Ambulance stood by at the scene.  The Clifton Fire Department filled in for Rush.  Pictures provided by Dan Monaghan.

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire at Putnum Hall on the SUNY Geneseo Campus the evening of Thursday October 9th, 2008.  SUNY PD was on location reporting a fire in a residence hall.  Car 31 went on location with smoke showing and requested Quint 228 from Avon to the scene.  The buildings sprinkler system was able to contain the fire, along with dry chem fire extinguishers used by Officers from SUNY PD.  Damage was contained to a kitchen area on one of the floors.  Investigating the cause is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.

Just after midnight the East Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported garage fire on Avon East Avon Road.  Car 27 went on location with a working garage fire, attached to the house, and 2 vehicles that were burning as well.  Command requested Avon Fire to the scene.  Command followed with a request for Lakeville to the scene, Lima Fire to East Avon, and Caledonia Fire to fill Avon.  While enroute command requested Lima and Caledonia to the scene, Livonia Fire to Fill East Avon and York Fire to fill Avon.  EMS command requested a ambulance from Caledonia to the scene and York Ambulance and Lima Ambulance to fill in Avon.  Pictures provided by John Kellen.

On Wednesday September 10th. Mount Morris Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire at 11 Shepard  Ave. in the Village. Firefighters were able to knock down the fire quickly to prevent major damage to the structure. Two dogs were rescued from the house but unfortunately one did not make it. A Livingston County Paramedic and a Mount Morris Police officer were able to revive the second dog . Investigation by the Livingston County  Emergency Management office determined the cause of the fire  to be a toaster. Departments assisting Mount Morris were Leicester, Cuylerville, York, Mount Morris Ambulance, Geneseo Ambulance, Livingston County Paramedic, Livingston County Emergency Management and Mount Morris Police Department.  Story and photos by Jay Lynch.

On a very foggy Saturday morning, Fire Departments from Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming County's got together for a live fire training exercises. The Pavilion Fire Department hosted the controlled burn at 7502 York Rd in the Town of Pavilion. The old home has been used for training prior to the Saturday morning drill. Departments participating were Pavilion, York, Mount Morris, Avon, Caledonia, Bethany, Town of Batavia, Leicester, Cuylerville, Perry, Perry Center, Castile, Le Roy, Stafford  and Wyoming.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

On Sunday August 24th., The York Fire Department conducted a controlled burn at 2240 Dow Rd in the Town of York.  An old barn complex  was the object of the drill.  A supply line of LDH hose was laid from a pond to the fire ground and a tanker shuttle was set up to be filled at the York fire hall.   Departments participating in the drill with York were Caledonia, Leicester, Cuylerville and Pavilion.   Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.

On Tuesday, August 19th. a Livingston County Sheriff Deputy patrolling in the Village of Leicester reported a house fire at 16 South Street. Deputy Matthew Orman called in the alarm at 2:58 pm then proceeded to assisted the family from the residence. Investigators have determined that a Box Fan had shorted out causing the fire.  Departments responding to the fire or to Standby were Leicester, Cuylerville, Mount Morris, Mount Morris Ambulance, York, Perry, Perry Center, Perry Ambulance, Geneseo, Geneseo Ambulance, Nunda, Caledonia, Avon, Pavilion, Livingston County Medic 79, Livingston County Sheriff Department and Livingston County Emergency Management.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

The Hemlock Fire Department and Livonia Ambulance were dispatched to a reported barn fire at 4572 Clay Street the early morning of Sunday July 27th, 2008.  Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrived on scene and reported a fully involved barn fire.  Assisting at the scene was the Livonia Fire Department and Livonia ALS Medic 74.  Investigating the cause it the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Photos by Justin Osburn.

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to the Wendy's 4158 Lakeville Road the morning of Friday July 25th, 2008.  Geneseo PD went on location with smoke showing.  Geneseo Fire Department investigated and located oven mitts smoldering above a grill that had been left on.  Story and photos by Curt Grant.

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon ALS Medic 70 were dispatched to a reported car vs tractor trailer MVA on Avon East Avon Road in the area of the Stokoe Farm the morning of Tuesday July 22nd, 2008.  Avon PD arrived and confirmed a car vs tractor trailer mva with one person trapped in the car.  East Avon requested Avon FD to assist with traffic and then requested assistance with extrication.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Assisting at the scene was the New York State Police, New York State DEC, Livingston County Haz Mat, Livingston County Office of Emergency Management, National Grid Power Company, NYS DOT, and NYS DOT Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit.

On Monday July 21 The Pavilion Fire Department conducted Ventilation Training on an old house at 7502 York Rd in the Town of Pavilion. The Department has used the house on other occasions for training an is planning on a live burn in September.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

The Dansville Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire at Dansville Electric 30 Ossian St. the morning of Wednesday July 9th, 2008 at approximately 5:45am.  Dansville PD went on location and confirmed a fire.   Car 5103 went on location and reported a working structure fire.  Car 51 requested a Engine and Squirt from Wayland to the scene and a Pumper from Sparta to fill Dansville.  Springwater Fire Department was requested by Wayland to fill their station.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Click here for photos.

West Sparta Fire Dept. along with Dansville Ambulance were dispatched to a reported loader on fire inside the barn. The fire from the loader had extended to the contents of the barn. Mutual Aid was requested from Dansville (one pumper, grasstruck) and Nunda (2 tankers and grass truck) to the scene. Groveland provided a fill in West Sparta. Investigating the fire was the Livingston County Emergency Services.  Story provided by Chief Michael Levey.

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported tractor trailer on fire on Rt. 63 near I-390 the morning of Monday July 7th, 2008.  While enroute Livingston 911 updated Car 3101 that there were several calls reporting the truck was carrying cars and they were also involved in the fire.  Car 3101 went on location with a working fire involving several vehicles.  Car 3101 requested 1 pumper from Mt. Morris to assist.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

On Saturday July 5th., West Sparta was dispatched to a fire at 4034 Rock Spring Hill Rd in the Town of West Sparta. First arriving fire units encountered a barn fire with an exposure problem. Departments assisting West Sparta were Dansville, Dansville Ambulance, Mount Morris, Groveland, Leicester, Conesus and Nunda.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

On Sunday June 29th., Cuylerville Fire Department conducted a controlled burn at 2819 Cuylerville Rd in the Town of Leicester. A large barn was the object of the live burn. Department assisting Cuylerville were Leicester, Mount Morris, Mount Morris Ambulance and York.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.

The Lima Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a working barn fire at the intersection of Routes 5 & 20 at York St.  Livonia Car 2502 was on location reporting a working fire.  Lima Car 23 went on location with at Bear's Playground with at  least 3 barns involved and requested multiple mutual aid Fire Departments to the scene.  Assisting Lima at the scene were: Avon, East Avon, Hemlock, Livonia, Lakeville, West Bloomfield, Honeoye Falls, and Ionia  Fire Departments.  Several area fire departments provided fill ins for the companies at the scene.  Livonia Ambulance & ALS and Avon ALS provided a stand by at the scene to assist Lima Ambulance.  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.  Photos provided by Jeffrey Arnold and Brittany Smyder.

On Tuesday, June 24, shortly after 10 a.m., the Village of Avon Fire Department was dispatched to a reported car fire at the Avon Animal Hospital at 405 Rochester Street. Firefighters arrived on the scene and found a car in the parking lot fully involved in fire. The blaze was brought swiftly under control. Avon Police also assisted at the scene. There were no injuries.  Story and photos provided by Jeffrey Arnold.  

In the early morning hours of  Monday, June 23, Livonia Fire and EMS responded to a reported vehicle fire in the driveway at 5210 South Livonia Road. Livonia Fire Chief Lari Whiting arrived on location and reported a working fire in the engine compartment. The fire was quickly extinguished. There were no injuries. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office also responded. Story and photos provided by Jeffrey Arnold. 

At 4:42 p.m., on Sunday, June 22, Livonia Fire and EMS and Livingston County sheriff's deputies responded to an ATV accident on Federal Road, just north of Big Tree Road in the town of Livonia. The accident occurred when the driver and passenger apparently swerved to avoid a dog. They lost control of the vehicle and where thrown from it. A female passenger was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester via Mercy Flight Central with multiple injuries. The male driver of the ATV was also transported to Strong by Livonia EMS.  Story and photos provided by Jeffrey Arnold. 

The Dansville Fire Department and Ambulance,  and Livingston County ALS were dispatched while Mercy Flight was placed on stand by for a reported tractor trailer rolled over on Zerphass Road at Meter Road.  Dansville FD went on location with a tractor trailer rolled over and two patients.  Command requested Mercy Flight to be canceled.  Dansville Ambulance and Livingston County ALS transported 2 patients to area hospitals.  Investigating the accident is Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Assisting at the scene was the New York State Dept. of Ags & Markets.

The Avon Fire Department along with Avon Ambulance and ALS were dispatched to a tractor trailer vs pick up truck MVA with a vehicle over turned on Wadsworth Ave. near Spring St. the morning of Wednesday June 18th, 2008.  Car 2201 went on location with a pick up truck over turned and a tractor trailer blocking traffic, and requested 1 truck from East Avon to assist.  All occupants were out of the over turned pick up truck and East Avon was requested to stand by in quarters.  All occupants were checked by Avon Ambulance and ALS, however none were transported.  Investigating the accident is the Village of Avon Police Department.

On Monday June 16th the Oakfield Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a barn fire at 6824 Lewiston Rd in the Town of Oakfield. First arriving fire units encountered a working barn fire and requested assistance from  Town and City of Batavia, Elba, Alabama, East Pembroke, Indian Falls, Alexander, East Shelby and Barre.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.

The East Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported tractor trailer tanker leaking an unknown fluid into a stream on East River Road near Barber Road on Monday Morning June 16th, 2008.  Avon PD went on location and reported a tanker leaking a large quantity of Liquid Nitrogen onto the roadway and into a stream.  East Avon Command requested the County Haz Mat Team to respond.  Assisting East Avon was the Avon Fire Department and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Spills Response Unit.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office with the assistance of the New York State Police and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police.

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance along with Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a reported car vs tractor trailer MVA on I-390 South, just North of Exit 8.  Geneseo Fire Department went on location with a 2 vehicle MVA.  One victim was transported to an area hospital. Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

The Lakeville Fire Department, Livonia Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a reported car vs. motorcycle MVA on Big Tree Road the morning of Sunday, June 15th.  One patient was transported to an area hospital. Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance along with Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a reported MVA with a vehicle overturned and a subject trapped.  Mercy Flight was put on automatic stand by.  Car 31 went on location with 1 vehicle over turned with a subject trapped that had also struck 2 parked cars.  Car 31 requested Mercy Flight launched and Lakeville Fire Department to set up a Landing Zone.  The LZ was set up at the Pebble Beach Airport.  Geneseo Fire Department extricated 1 victim who was transported by Geneseo Ambulance and Livingston County ALS and turned over to Mercy Flight.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

On Saturday June 7th 2008 the Dansville Fire Department conducted a water supply drill on Runyon Rd in the Town of Ossian.  An old dilapidated  barn was  the object of the drill  Nunda Fire Department set up there 8000 Gallon Port-a-Tank as Dansville's Engine set up to draft from the tank.  A tanker shuttle was established with two fill sites set up. Departments participating in the drill with Dansville were Nunda, Mount Morris, West Sparta, Sparta, Groveland, Cuylerville, Conesus, Cohocton, South Dansville, Geneseo and Perkinsville. Click here for photos.

On Saturday May 31st, 2008 Nunda hosted the Annual Nunda Fun Day Parade.  Photos provided by Jay Lynch.

On Friday May 23rd. Leicester and Cuylerville Fire Departments were dispatched to a report of an oil tank fire on Upper Mount  Morris Rd in the Town of Leicester. Arriving fire units encountered a dismantling operation with oil residue burning on a section of the old storage tank.  Story by Jay Lynch.  Photos by Jay Lynch and Curt Grant.

The East Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported attic fire at 5942 East Avon Lima Road at approximately 11:00pm.  Car 27 went on location with a working fire.  Avon Fire Department was requested to fill in for East Avon.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Investigating the cause is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.

The West Sparta Fire Department and Dansville Ambulance were dispatched to a reported house fire the evening of Wednesday May 21st, 2008 at approximately 8:30pm on Rock Spring Hill Road.  The NYSP Wayland Patrol was in the area and went on location with an attic fire.  While enroute, West Sparta Command declared a working fire and requested a second alarm assignment.  Dansville, Mt. Morris, Nunda, Groveland, and Sparta Fire Departments assisted West Sparta at the scene.  Nunda also provided a stand by at the West Sparta Fire Station, Leicester Fire Department provided a stand by for Mt. Morris, and Canaseraga Ambulance provided a stand by ambulance for Dansville.  The American Red Cross assisted the family.  Investigating the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Photos provided by Michael Johnson, Livingston County News.

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance along with Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a 1 Car MVA, vehicle into the tree on Avon Geneseo Road the morning of Tuesday, May 21st, 2008 at approximately 8:30am.  Car 31 went on location with a car into the tree in the driveway, reported 2 injuries, and entrapment.  Geneseo Fire Department extricated the patients in approximately 15 minutes.  Two patients were transported to area hospitals.  Mt Morris Ambulance stood by in Geneseo, while both of Geneseo's ambulances were on the call.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Assisting at the scene was the New York State Police.

At approximately 04:30 on Monday May 19th. Byron and South Byron firefighters were dispatched to a report of a working structure fire at 6964 Townline Rd in the Town of Byron. First arriving fire units encountered a heavily involved, two stories, four unit apartment house with people trapped. An aggressive attack was conducted but  sadly the occupants of apartment 2 were unable to get out.  Assisting Byron and South Byron at the scene or on standby were, Bergen, Elba, Town and City of Batavia, Le Roy, Churchville, Oakfield, Stafford, Pavilion, Clarendon, Albion, Barre, Genesee County  Sheriff  Department and Genesee County Emergency Management.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

It is with deep regret and sympathy to the Harter Family and all the member of the Fire Department Community in Livingston County that we announce the passing of David Harter.  The following information is provided by Wayne Stanley, Fire Chief, Dansville, NY:

David Harter - Past Chief of the Dansville Fire Department, Past President of Livingston County 

Volunteer Firefighter’s Association, Past President of Western New York Volunteer Fireman’s 

Association, and Former Fire Coordinator of Livingston County.  A Memorial Service and Firemen’s 

Tribute was held At the Dansville Fire Department Hall on Franklin Street On Wednesday, May 7th 

at 11:00 am.  The family had a Private Service at the cemetery.  An Honor Guard was composed 

of the Dansville Fire Department Members with other County Department joining in with their 

Department Flag.  The James H. JacksonHose Company on Clara Barton Street and the Dansville 

Moose Lodge on South Main St.  held receptions following the Services.  County Fire Departments

assisted with buses that were used in the Shuttle Fire Department Personnel, Vans to be used 

for Transport, and Fire Police that worked with the County Fire Police. Photos provided by 

Michael Johnson, Livingston County News.

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.   Click here for photos.

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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