Rest In Peace

King Budweiser Blackear

"Buddy"

February 1991 to January 2005

&

Skol "Bandit" Boyd

July 1994 - Dec. 2007

The East Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance with ALS, were dispatched to a reported tractor trailer off the road and into a pole on West Henrietta Road between North Avon Road and the county line on Monday December 28th, 2009.  Car 27 went on location with a confirming a tractor trailer, loaded with cars, off the road into a pole, and National Grid was on location.  Pictures provided by Jeff Faugh can be found in the East Avon Fire Department Photo Gallery.

The Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 21 Valley Lane at approximately 23:53 hours.  Avon PD and Car 22 went on location with heavy smoke from the eaves.  Car 22 declared a working fire and requested a pumper from East Avon to the scene and a Pumper and a Rescue from Caledonia to fill in for Avon.  Avon Ambulance went on location and requested a second ambulance to the scene.  Lima Ambulance responded do to Avon's primary ambulance on another call.  Car 22 requested Caledonia Fire Department to the scene and Geneseo to Fill Avon.  East Avon requested Lima Fire Department for a fill in.  Car 22 requested a third ambulance to the scene to assist with rehab,  Geneseo Ambulance responded until Avon's primary ambulance returned from the hospital.  Lima Ambulance transported one victim to an area hospital.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management and the Avon Village Police Department.  Photos provided by Billy Boyd are in the Avon Fire Department Photo Gallery.

On Saturday December 19th., Bethany and Pavilion firefighters spent the afternoon conducting Ventilation and Ladder handling training.   The old structure on Bethany Center Rd in the Town of Bethany has been used by several departments in the passed weeks and has given the firefighters the opportunity to train in a controlled and safe environment.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.  Photos Bethany Fire Department Photo Gallery.

On Sunday afternoon, December 13, at 2:43 p.m., Honeoye and Bristol fire departments were dispatched to a report of a chimney fire 4971 East Lake Road.  Fire units arrived on location and found smoke showing from the two-story house. Honeoye Fire Chief Rick Frost requested additional interior firefighters to the scene from Hemlock and West Bloomfield.  Minutes later, a second call was received for another chimney fire on Edgewood Trail. Bristol firefighters responding to the initial fire were re-routed to handle that assignment. That situation was brought swiftly under control.  The East Lake Road fire was declared under control at 3:27 p.m., with damages limited to the area of the wood stove pipe.  Livonia and Naples firefighters were called in to stand by at the Honeoye fire station. Lakeville FD filled in at Livonia.  There were no reported injuries.  Story and Photos provided by Jeffrey Arnold.  Photos in the Honeoye Fire Department Photo Gallery, in the Ontario County folder.

The early morning of Saturday December 12th, 2009 the Groveland Fire Department and Dansville Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 5262 Bath Road.  Car 3202 went on location with a working structure fire.  Mutual aid was requested to the scene from Conesus Fire Department, Hemlock Fire Department, Sparta Fire Department, Springwater Fire Department, Dansville Fire Department, Cuylerville Fire Department, Mt. Morris Fire Department, Perkinsville Fire Department, and West Sparta Fire Department.  Numerous Fire Departments provided stand by coverage for departments at the scene.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Assisting at the scene were the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and the American Red Cross.  Photos are in the Groveland Photo Gallery.

On Friday morning December 11th, 2009 the Groveland Fire Department, Geneseo Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a vehicle off the Road on 390 North near Pioneer Road.  Updates while enroute were at tractor trailer off the road with the driver road side needing medical attention.  Car 3202 went on location and reported a tractor trailer off the road with one injured.  Geneseo Ambulance with ALS transported one patient to an area hospital.  Assisting Grovland Fire Department were the Sparta and West Sparta Fire Departments.  Investigating the MVA is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Photos are in the Groveland Photo Gallery.

The Mt. Morris Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported combine fire on Dutch Street Road the morning or Sunday December 6th, 2009.  NYSP 3E81 went on location with a working combine fire 10 feet off the road, not near any structures.  Investigating the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.

The Dansville Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 35 Bank Street the evening of Friday December 4th, 2009 at approximately 8:35pm.  Dansville PD arrived and advised Dispatch that their was a working fire in an apartment house and not everyone was accounted for.  The first crews attacked the fire and initiated a search and located a male victim.  Despite rescue efforts by the fire department and ambulance, the victim did not survive the fire.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  The Sparta Fire Department filled in for Dansville while they were at the scene.

The Springwater Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Lawrence Gull Road at approximately 5am on Sunday Morning, November 22nd, 2009.  Car 54 went on location and declared a working fire.  Mutual Aid was provided by Wayland Fire Department, Perkinsville Fire Department, Sparta Fire Department, and Conesus Fire Department.  Hemlock filled in for Springwater and Livonia Fire Department stood by in Quarters for Hemlock and Conesus.  Anyone that can provide updated information, please email me, Billy B

MVA - Geneseo - Friday - November 20th, 2009

While returning from Rochester, Dansville Ambulance came upon an MVA on I-390 near Rt. 63 in Geneseo.  Geneseo Fire Department, Ambulance and Livingston County ALS were dispatched.  Dansville updated that it was a 2 vehicle MVA, both vehicles over turned and down an embankment, with patients trapped.  Geneseo Command requested a Ambulance from Mt. Morris to respond.   Livingston County ALS responded with 2 additional ALS Fly Cars to the scene. Geneseo Fire Department used the Jaws of Life to free one patient.  Patients were transported by Geneseo, Mt. Morris, and Dansville Ambulances to area hospitals.  East Avon Fire Department & Livonia Ambulance stood by in Geneseo during the incident.  Investigating the Accident is the New York State Police.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Story & photos provided Chief Andrew Chanler.  Photos are in the Geneseo Fire Department Photo Gallery.

The York Fire Department and Ambulance along with Caledonia Ambulance and ALS, automatic mutual aid, were dispatched to a report of a subject fallen, possibly into the old mine shaft, at the American Rock Salt facility at the from Retsof Mine on Retsof Road.  Sheriff Office personnel updated responding rescuers a subject had fallen off a tank containing rock salt and was buried to his waist in Rock Salt.  York Command requested mutual aid from Leicester Fire Department to set up a Landing Zone for Mercy Flight at the scene, Avon Fire Department for their Quint to the scene, and Geneseo Fire Department for their Ladder Truck and Rope Rescue Team to the scene.  Caledonia Fire Department provided a fill in for York Fire Department.  Investigating the incident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Assisting at the scene was the New York State Police.  Photos in the York Fire Department Gallery were provided by Larry Tetamore, Andrew Chanler, & RJ Kantowski. 

The Geneseo Fire Department has taken delivery of a new Pierce Impel PUC Pumper.  The members are currently training on the apparatus and hope to have it in service soon.  Pictures of the new Pumper 314 were provided by Larry Tetamore and Christopher Haley can be found in the Geneseo Fire Department Gallery.

Do to the MVA in Clarendon on Wednesday Evening October 28th, 2009 I will be away from the Fireline for about a week.  I will continue to upgrade the site and update the new photo gallery as soon as I can.  Thank you too all my friends, co-workers, fellow firefighters, and colleagues in Emergency Medical Service for their support during this difficult time for my family.  Special thanks to all the Firefighters, Emergency Medical Personal, and the Orleans County Sheriff's Office for their efforts and assistance at the scene and since the accident. 

Sorry it took longer than I expected to be back to the Fireline.  Again my family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this difficult tragic time in our lives.  For those that do not know by now, my nephew was killed in that automobile crash.  Stories about my nephew can be found by clicking here and here in the Batavia Daily News.  Articles on the accident can be found by clicking here, on 1st Responder News and clicking here from the Batavia Daily News.  My brothers car is the teal one covered with the tarps.

If I missed any stories, please forward them to me and I will get the information posted.

Billy B

On Tuesday October 27th., Cuylerville and Leicester Fire Departments along with Cuylerville Ambulance were dispatched for structure fire at 1879 New Rd in the Town of Leicester. Leicester Car 1302 Jim Kane went on location and reported smoke showing and was able to gain access to the structure and knock down and control the fire in the kitchen area of the home until the first due engine arrived. Mutual aid was requested from York for one Engine.  Story provided by Jay Lynch.  Photos provided by Jay Lynch are in the Cuylerville Photo Gallery.

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance along with Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a reported 1 car MVA with entrapment on Lakeville Road East of County Club Road.  Mercy Flight was placed on stand by.  While enroute Car 31 was advised that the MVA was a vehicle vs tree MVA with 2 victims trapped in the car.  Car 3102 Went on location confirming a car into the tree w/entrapment.  Mercy Flight was cancelled and both Geneseo Ambulances with ALS from Livingston County transported the victims to an area hospital.  Livonia Ambulance stood by during the incident and while Geneseo's Ambulance were at the Hospital.

The Lakeville Fire Department and Livonia Ambulance were dispatched to a reported house fire on West Lake Road just South of Big Tree Road.  Lakeville Command went on location with a house fire and it was determined to be in the Geneseo Fire District.  Assisting Geneseo and Lakeville was the Livonia Fire Department.  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.

The Sparta Fire Department and Dansville Ambulance were dispatched to a unknown type fire, spotted from 390, in the area of Rt. 63 on Monday morning October 13th, 2009.  Sparta Command requested Dansville to respond.  Car 55 went on location with a working house fire.  Mutual Aid was requested to the scene from Groveland Fire Department, West Sparta Fire Department, and Perkinsville Fire Department.  Conesus Fire Department started for a stand by in Sparta, but was re-routed to Dansville Fire Station.  Springwater stood by from Sparta and Mt. Morris stood by for Groveland.  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.

On Sunday, October 11th., The York Fire Department under the direction of Chief Alex Curry Jr. conducted a live fire training exercise at the old Roadhouse Grill on the corner of Routes 36 and 20 in the Town of York.  A tanker shuttle was established and Port-a-tanks were set up. Avon set up there platform while hand lines were deployed around the fire building.  This building had been used by the departments on several occasions for a wide range of training evolutions.     Departments participating in the drill with York were, Avon, Leicester, Cuylerville, Geneseo, Caledonia, Mount Morris, Pavilion, Perry and Scottsville.  Story and photos provided by Jay Lynch.  Photos in the Photo Gallery.

On Sunday October 4th., The York Fire Department conducted live fire training using an old fallen down barn at 1661 Casey Rd in the Town Of York. Departments participating in the training exercise with York were Caledonia, Leicester. Cuylerville, East Avon, Avon, Pavilion, Mumford and Mount Morris on standby for Leicester.  Story and photos provided by Jay Lynch.  Photos in the Photo Gallery. 

On Wednesday September 30th., The York Fire Department conducted a live fire training  exercise using an old home at 3739 East Rd in the Town of York.  A draft site was set up at the monastery on on River road and a tanker shuttle was established.  Two port-a-tanks were set up at York 174 and lines were deployed around the fire building. An emergency supply line was laid from a nearby hydrant in the event of something unforeseen.  Departments participating in the evenings live burn drill with York were Leicester, Cuylerville, Geneseo and Pavilion on standby at York.  Story and photos provided by Jay Lynch.  Photos in the Photo Gallery.   

On Sunday September 27 York, Caledonia, Avon and Leicester Fire Department got together for SCAB training using the old Bar ( I think it was called the Roadhouse ) at the corner of Routes 36 and 20 in the Town of York. Fires were set throughout the morning and extinguished to give the fire fighters valuable  learning under realistic conditions.  Story and photos provided by Jay Lynch.  Photos in the Photo Gallery.    

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On Monday September 21st., Le Roy Fire Department along with Le Roy Volunteer Ambulance were dispatched to a reported grass fire at 8205 West Bergen Rd in the Town of Le Roy.  Le Roy 703 went on location with a grass fire in a hedgerow.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.

The Canandaigua Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire on West Ave the morning of Sunday September 20th, 2009.  The Canandaigua VA Hospital Fire Department was requested to respond to the scene.  Units went on location with a well involved garage fire.  The garage had been converted into or had a apartment in it.  One victim was located deceased in the structure.  The Crystal Beach and Hopewell Fire Departments provided fill ins while Canandaigua was at the scene.  Photos provided by Christa Grant.

The annual Smoke, Flames, & Courage event was held the weekend of Saturday and Sunday September 19th & 20th, 2009 at the Rochester Harbor in Charlotte.  Photos from the event provided by Jay Lynch.

On Monday, September 14, 2009, at the monthly meeting of the York Volunteer Fire Department, Livingston County Volunteer Firefighters Association President Don Tabor presented Bruce MacIntyre with its 50+ years of service award.  Mr. MacIntyre has served with the Y.F.D. for sixty-one years.  Story and Photo Provided by Jeffrey Arnold.  Photos are in the York Fire Department Photo Gallery.

The Sparta Fire Department and Dansville Ambulance were dispatched to a reported house fire at 8412 Sparta Springwater Townline Road the afternoon of Saturday September 12th, 2009.  Car 5501 went on location with a house fire.  Mutual aid to the scene was requested from Dansville Fire Department, Wayland Fire Department, and Springwater Fire Department.  The Conesus Fire Department was requested to fill in for Sparta.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Managment

The Mt. Morris Fire Department and Mt. Morris Ambulance were dispatched the morning to Saturday September 12th, 2009 to 74 North Main Street for a reported possible house fire.  Mt. Morris Police arrived and reported smoke showing with flames at the rear of the structure.  Command requested 1 pumper from Leicester to the Scene and Nunda Fire Department to fill in Mt. Morris.  Assisting the family at the 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.

The Honeoye Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported Structure Fire at the Country Colony Estates, 5440 Curtis Road the morning of Thursday September 10th, 2009.  Honeoye  Car 14-0 went on location with a working fire in one of the buildings in the apartment complex.  Command requested mutual aid from several fire departments in Ontario County.  From Livingston County Hemlock Fire Department, Springwater Fire Department, and Livonia Fire Department assisted at the scene.  Pictures provided by Jeffrey Arnold.

On Friday evening, September 4, Lima Fire Department Captain Pat McGrath and Ladies Auxiliary secretary Jen Gruschow were married at Vitale Park on Conesus Lake. The bride arrived aboard the department's antique fire engine. She was escorted to the ceremony by fire apparatus from Lakeville and Livonia, while ladder trucks from Geneseo and East Avon formed an arch at the entrance to the park. McGrath proposed to Gruschow while marching in last year's Rush firemen's parade.  Story and Photos by Jeffrey Arnold.  Photos are in the Lima Fire Department Photo Gallery.

On Monday August 24th. Wyoming Fire Department conducted water supply operations at the First Baptist Church on Main Street in the Village of Wyoming.   Pavilion 78 set up a draft at the dry hydrant on main street  to supply tankers. Two port-a-tanks were set up at the corner of Main St. & Maple St. where Wyoming No.1 drafted to feed a LDH supply line to Wyoming No.5 positioned in front of the simulated fire building. Wyoming No.5 supplied a LDH supply line to Wyoming No.3 at the rear of the church and deployed two hand lines. Wyoming No.3 deployed two hand lines and operated a deck gun. Departments participating in the drill with Wyoming were Warsaw, Perry Center, Pavilion and Bethany.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

Two Buffalo Firefighters lost their life while battling a fire on Monday Morning August 24th, 2009.  While searching the building for a report of a person still in the building, Lt. Charles "Chip" McCarthy and Firefighter Jonathan Croom fell to the basement when the first floor collapsed. 

On Sunday, August 16th., The Mount Morris Fire Department hosted Water ball at  Bellemey Park on Lackawanna Ave. in the Village of Mount Morris. Firefighters from Departments around the area enjoyed a day of friendly competition.  Along with Water ball other events included Efficiency, Hydrant Hook up and Hose Replacement.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.  Photos can be found in the Mt. Morris Fire Department Photo Gallery.

Just after midnight, Monday August 10th, 2009 the Springwater Fire Department and Ambulance along with Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a vehicle into a tree on North Main Street, just South of the Ontario County line.  Mercy Flight was placed on stand by but was unable to fly do to weather conditions.  This occurred just after a strong band of thunder storms that had been in the area, toppled a tree into the roadway.  Car 54 went on location with a cube truck into the tree with multiple injuries.  Command requested two ambulances from Wayland and Livonia, 1 ambulance from Honeoye, and a total of 5 ALS units.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff Office.  Assisting at the scene was the New York State Police, New York State DOT, Springwater Highway Department, Wayland Fire Department, Hemlock Fire Department, Livonia ALS, and Rural Metro Corning.

The Groveland Fire Department, Geneseo Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a reported Car vs. Motorcycle MVA on Rt 408 between Rt. 63 and the I-390 Bridges the morning of Monday August 3rd, 2009.  Mercy Flight was placed on stand by.  Medic 79 was first to arrived and reported a motorcyclist down in the roadway.  Geneseo Ambulance transported 1 patient with ALS to an area hospital.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

The Sparta and Dansville Fire Departments along with Dansville Ambulance and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a reported Glider Plane accident on Harter Road in the Town of Sparta the afternoon of Saturday August 1st, 2009.  Mercy Flight was also placed on stand by.  One patient was transported to an area hospital.  Investigating the accident is the FAA with the assistance of the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Just after Midnight on August 1st, 2009 the Dansville Fire Department and Ambulance along with Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a Car over the Embankment on Rt. 436 in the area of Whiteman Road in the Town of Ossian.   Mercy Flight was placed on stand by.  Car 5101 went on location with a subject roadside with serious head injury and requested Mercy Flight launched.  Dansville Ambulance transported one patient to the Landing Zone at Noyes Memorial Hospital to meet Mercy Flight.  Mercy Flight transported the patient to a Trauma Center in Rochester.  It was determined after searching that are that the driver was the only person in the vehicle.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Assisting at the scene was the New York State Police.

The Mt. Morris Fire Department is hosting a afternoon of Nozzle Practice, Sunday August 16th, 2009 at noon.  It will be held at Bellemey Park on Lackawanna Ave.  Anyone that is interested is invited to attend.  Practice will include: Efficiency, Hydrant Hook Up, Hose Replacement, and Waterball.  For more information contact Second Asst. Chief Gary Morrison at 585-202-8837.

It is with great sadness that the Livonia Fire Department announces the passing of Firefighter David Connor.  For many years David and his family have been the Officials at area Demolition Derbies, including Hemlocks.  David was Officiating the Demo at the Genesee County Fair on Saturday July 25ht, 2009, when a freak accident injured him.  On Monday July 27th, 2009 David passed as a result of the injuries he received Saturday night.

Monday July 27th. Le Roy and Bergen Fire Departments got together at the house on the proposed Wal-Mart  property  on West Main St in the Town of Le Roy. Two training sessions were being conducted throughout the evening. Session 1 was a Live Burn using the inside of the structure to familiarize firefighters with the heat and smoke conditions that will be encountered in actual firefighting. Session 2 was Aerial Ladder, Ventilation and Roof Work. Firefighters were able to set up the Aerial Ladders and access the roof to conduct ventilation operations and to familiarize themselves with using saws and other tools in an elevated positions.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

Explorer Weekend - Bergen - July 25th & July 26th, 2009

The Bergen explorer weekend was held last weekend July 25th and 26th.  The first day was training 

on Mercy flight, bus safety, ladders, knots, & search and rescue. The second day was competitions, 

hose rolling, turn out gear efficiency, bucket brigade, and water ball. Bergen, Rush & Livonia Explorers 

participated in this weekend. Story and photos provided by Mike Terzo Jr, Explorer Chief, Rush F.D

Drill Team Racing - Dansville - July 25th, 2009

The Union Hose Company of the Dansville Fire Department hosted their annual Drill Team Racing on Saturday July 25th, 2009.  Jeffrey Arnold provided pictures from the event.

Firehouse Expo - Baltimore, MD - July 24th - July 26th

We once again had the opportunity to travel to Baltimore's Inner Harbor and visit the Firehouse Expo 2009.  Looking forward to going next year already.  More pictures to be posted soon.  Photos by Billy Boyd.

On Monday July 20th.,  Le Roy Fire Department hosted Search and Rescue training using the house on the property of the proposed  Wal-Mart store on Route 5 in the Town of Le Roy. Forty five Firefighters from Le Roy, Stafford and Pavilion participated in the evenings training session.  Under the command of Lt. Mike Joy, multiple Search and Rescue evolutions were conducted throughout the evening. Simulated smoke conditions were used to give  the firefighters a realistic atmosphere while conducting search and rescue operations and evacuation drills.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

On Friday morning July 17th, 2009 the York Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported building explosion at the Arkema 3289 Genesee St. in Piffard.  Responding units were met by plant security and advised they did have a building explosion, however it was being handled by the Plant Emergency Response Team, however outside resources could be needed.  York Command requested a pumper from Geneseo Fire Department, Cuylerville Fire Department, and Leicester Fire Department to the scene to stage if needed.  Geneseo also responded a ambulance to the staging area.  Caledonia Fire Department provided a fill in for York Fire Department.  The Plant requested the Livingston County Haz Mat Team to assemble and later to respond with supplies.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management, the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, and the New York State Police.

The Livingston County Firefighters and Fire Chiefs Associations held their annual Equipment Show Wednesday July 8th, at the Dansville Moose Club.  Over 100 firefighters from throughout the county attended the show.

On Saturday afternoon July 4th, 2009 the East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon Medic 70 were dispatched to a reported MVA, with a vehicle on fire, on East Avon Lima Road (Rts 5 & 20) between I-390 and the Jenks Road, in the area of the Coyne Farm.  Car 27 went on location with a 2 car MVA, on vehicle on its top, and entrapment.  Updates reported three patients and Mercy Flight was requested.  Avon Fire Department was requested for a Landing Zone on the East Avon Lima Road bridge over I-390 and to assist with highway closures.  East Avon Lima Road was closed between Lakeville Road (Rt 5) and Jenks Road and the I 390 North Exit was closed.  Livonia Ambulance with Medic 74 provided a third ambulance.  Extensive extrication was completed in approximately an hour.  One of Avon's Ambulance and Livonia's ambulance transported patients to an area hospital.  Avon's other ambulance transported a patient to the Landing Zone for transport by Mercy Flight.  Geneseo Ambulance, returning from a Rochester Hospital, stood by at Exit 10.  Assisting at the scene is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Investigating the cause is the New York State Police.  Pictures provided by Jeffrey Arnold and Curt & Christa Grant.

The East Avon Fire Department, with automatic mutual assist from Rush Fire Department, and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported Barn Fire at 5403 Barber Road on Thursday afternoon June 25th, 2009.  Just prior to the dispatch a band of severe thunderstorms passed through the area.  Car 27 went on location with a fully involved 3 barn complex.  Mutual Aid was requested from Avon Fire Department, Caledonia Fire Department, Lima Fire Department, Lakeville Fire Department, Livonia Fire Department, Mumford Fire Department, Mendon Fire Department, and Ionia Fire Department for tankers and man power.  (If I forgot anyone please let me know).  Honeoye Falls Fire Department stood by for East Avon and Geneseo Fire Department stood by for Avon Fire Department.  Pictures provided by Jeffrey Arnold.

On Sunday June 14th. the Leicester and Cuylerville Fire Departments conducted a controlled burn at 3257 Cuylerville Rd in the Town of Leicester.  Departments assisting Leicester and Cuylerville were Mount Morris, York and Perry Center.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

Photos provided by Jay Lynch.  Click here for Training Photos.

On Sunday June 7th., Livingston County fire training center hosted a National Fire Academy " Calling the Mayday" Hands on training for firefighters. Under the direction of instructors Dave Macaluso, Mike Levey and John Ellis, firefighters from Livonia, Geneseo and Wayland Fire Departments were placed in hands on situations through out the morning. This course is designed to increase the awareness of firefighters who may be required to call a Mayday or Respond to a Mayday Incident.  The course defines a Mayday situation. Why firefighters fail to, or delay calling a Mayday. Mayday decision making parameters and calling procedure and identify Mayday training and drill needs for the fire service.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

On Saturday June 6th, 2009 the Conesus Fire Department held its 75th Anniversary Celebration.  The Day started with a Firemen's Parade that started in the center of Conesus and ended at the Ricky Greene Memorial Park.  Photos provided by Jeffrey Arnold.

On Friday June 5th., Leicester, Cuylerville and Mount Morris Fire Departments were dispatched to a report of a grass fire on River Rd near the railroad overpass. First arriving fire units encountered a fire in a swampy area  approximately  500' off the road with the only access to the fire is by foot.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

When I rebuilt the site, I evidently accidentally lost all the information that I had collected over the past 5 years.  If you have information for the Memorial Page that occurred over the past 5 years, please send me an email.  Thanks.

The Leroy Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported house fire at 8484 East Main Street Road shortly after midnight the morning of Thursday May 21st, 2009.  While responding Leroy Command was updated that Law Enforcement was on location and reported a fully involved house fire.   Command requested Caledonia Fire Department, Bergen Fire Department, and Pavilion Fire Department to the scene.  Once on location Command requested a FAST Team from the Town of Batavia and Stafford to fill in for Leroy.  Photos provided by John Spaulding.

The Mt. Morris Fire Department and Mt. Morris Ambulance along with Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a report of a car head on into a tree on Route 36 near Beagole Road at about 11:30am on Monday May 18th, 2009.  Command reported 2 patients trapped in the vehicle and requested Mercy Flight.  One patient was extricated and transported by Mercy Flight to an area hospital.  The other patient despite the efforts of the personnel on scene, was pronounced dead at the scene.  The Leicester Fire Department filled in while Mt. Morris was at the accident.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County District Attorney's Office and the Livingston County Corner's Office.

Jay Lynch found these pictures of Engines that once belonged to Mt. Morris Fire Department.

1947 International

1951 Young

On Saturday May 16th.,  Cuylerville & Leicester Fire Departments were dispatched for a reported basement fire at 1942 Perry Rd in the Town of Leicester. Leicester Car 13 went on location and reported smoke showing. An aggressive attack was able to keep the damage in the basement to a minimum.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

On Saturday May 16th. at approximately 4:00am the Sparta Fire Department and Dansville Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of Groveland Station Road and Culbertson Road.  Dansville 5101 went on location an relayed that there was a fully involved vacant structure on fire with an exposure in danger.  Sparta 5502 went enroute and requested a pumper from Dansville to the scene.  Also requested to the scene was 1 pumper from Groveland.  The Conesus Fire Department filled in for Sparta.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Assisting at the scene and with the investigation is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Photos provided by Jeff Faugh and Curt Grant.

On Wednesday evening, May 13th., The Leicester and Cuylerville Fire Departments conducted live fire training at 2417 Peoria Rd in the Town of Leicester. An old double wide mobile home was the object of the evenings training. York Fire Department was on standby for Leicester during the controlled burn.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

On Saturday May 9th. the Bethany Fire Department conducted a Search and Rescue Drill at the Genesee County Park in the Town of Bethany.  Two search teams were assembled to cover sections of the park to try and locate two individuals that were missing. Agency's that were assisting Bethany were Genesee County Emergency Management, Pavilion, Alexander, Stafford and Wyoming Fire Departments.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

On Saturday May 2nd. the Caledonia Fire Department conducted live fire training at the Centerpoint Transfer Station on River Rd in the Town of Caledonia.  Two old trailers were used for the drill. Departments participating in the drill were York, Scottsville, Mumford, Avon, Caledonia Ambulance and Le Roy on standby for Caledonia.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

On Sunday April 26th. the Oakfield Fire Department, Under the direction of Chief Sean Downing, Conducted live fire training using an old house at 3371 Maltby Rd in the Town of Oakfield. This house has been used on several occasions by the department over the last few weeks. Departments participating in the drill with Oakfield were Elba, Alabama, Town of Batavia and East Pembroke.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

On Saturday April 25th. the York Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 1723 Macintyre Rd in the Town of York. First arriving fire units reported flames showing with a further update that most of the fire appeared to be on the outside wall of the structure. An aggressive attack was able to bring the fire under control, keeping most of the damage to the garage area. Departments responding with York were Caledonia, Avon, Cuylerville and Pavilion filling in at York.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

The Groveland Fire Department and Dansville Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire at the Groveland Correctional Facility 7000 Sonyea Road the afternoon of Friday April 24th, 2009.  Groveland command confirmed a working fire in the Seed House, a maintenance building,  at the correctional facility.  Several area departments responded mutual aid to the assist Groveland and Groveland Correctional firefighters.   Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management, the New York State Police, and the Groveland Correctional Facility.

The Lima Fire Department and Ambulance along with Livonia ALS Medic 74 were dispatched to a reported car vs tree mva, with entrapment, and the vehicle on fire, Thursday evening, April 23rd, 2009 on Doran Road.  Lima Command reported a car vs tree mva, with entrapment, and a fully envolved vehicle fire.  Command requested 1 Pumper from West Bloomfield to Assist at the scene and East Avon to Fill in for Lima.  Despite the efforts of the responding personal, 2 teen agers were pronounded Dead at the Scene the the Livingston Co. Corner.  Investigating the Accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management, The Livingston County District Attorney, and The New York State Police.

On Thursday April 23rd the Le Roy and Caledonia Fire Departments got together for training. The object of the evening was for Caledonia fighters to get familiar with the operating of Le Roy's Quint. In the event that the Quint was called to a fire in Caledonia and manpower was short, Caledonia firefighters would be able to assist in setting up.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

On Friday April 19th. the Leroy Fire Department was dispatched for a standby in Caledonia. Caledonia was working a grass fire on the eastern part of the Town. While en rout a large column of smoke could be seen in the area of Flint Hill Rd and Gulf Rd. After investigating, A large woods and field fire was discovered covering approximately 25 acres, sending fire equipment from Genesee, Livingston and Monroe County's to the scene.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Jaime L. Snyder - Chapman as the result of a motor vehicle accident the morning of Monday April 13th, 2009.  Jaime was an active member of the Dansville Ambulance and the Sparta Volunteer Fire Department.  Jaime was a former member of the East Avon Volunteer Fire Department, the Dansville Fire Department, and the Avon Rotary Lions Ambulance.  Calling hours will be 7pm to 9pm on Thursday April 16th and 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm on Friday April 17th.  Fire Department Service, Friday night April 17th at 6:30pm. Calling hours will be held at the Hindle Funeral Home, 271 Main Street, Dansville.  The funeral will be Saturday April 18th at 11:00am at the United Methodist Church in Dansville..  Please keep Jaime's husband Bryan, also a member of Sparta VFD and Dansville Ambulance, and the rest of Jaime's family in your thoughts and prayers.

It is with deep regret that the Sparta Fire Department announces the passing of Past Chief Bob Hartzell.  Bob passed away Sunday evening April 12th, 2009 after a long courageous battle with health problems.  Calling hours will be Wednesday April 14th, 2009 from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm at the Chamberlin Baird Funeral Home, 73 Main Street Dansville.  Fire Department Services will be Wednesday night at 6:30pm.  The Funeral will be at the Chamberlin Baird Funeral Home on Thursday April 15th, 2009 at 11:00am.

The West Sparta Fire Department, Dansville Fire Department, Dansville Ambulance and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a reported MVA at the intersection of Stoner Hill Road and Rock Spring Hill Road.  One Patient was pronounced dead at the scene.  More details when available.

The Mt. Morris Fire Department has released the results of their Chiefs Election for 2009.  Chief, Car 41, will be Jim Mann; First Assistant Chief, car 4101, will be Chris Young, and Second Assistant Chief, Car 4102 will be Gary Morrison.

The Caledonia Fire Department is hosting a Firemen's Field Days on June 26th and 27th, 2009 at the Fair Grounds on Leicester Street.  They will kick off the Field Days with a Parade on Friday Night June 26th, 2009 at 7:00pm.  For information on the Parade Contact Ron Beach at (585)329-1111 or email at calfire@frontiernet.net.  On Saturday June 27th, 2009 their will be a Firefighters Challenge.  This challenge will consist of 4 events that will cover all aspects of daily fire fighting skills.  Teams will consist of 5 members from your department or you may combine members from neighboring departments to make up a team.   All participants will be required to be in full turn out gear while performing the challenge (1 SCBA will be required by your department).  Please see attached information for event details.  If you have any questions feel free to contact Captain Chris Beach at (585) 507-1547.

On Monday March 30th, 2009 the Groveland Fire Department was dispatched to a garbage truck fire on West Lake Road at Maple Beach Road.  Car 3202 arrived on location and reported heavy smoke from the compactor on the truck.  Firefighters had to dump the contents of the compactor into the road to extinguish the fire.  West Lake Road was shut down during the firefighting operations.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  The Sparta Fire Department filled in for Groveland while they were out.  The cause of the fire was determined to be compressed computer parts.  Story and Photos provided by Bill Sickles, Car 3202.

On Tuesday March 24th. the West Sparta Fire Department along with Dansville Fire and EMS conducted SCBA training in the old grange building next to the Fire Hall on Red School Rd in the Town of West Sparta. A floor plan of 4' walls along with furnishings were  laid out to simulate a ranch style home so multiple rescue evolutions could be conducted throughout the evening.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.

The East Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported working barn fire at 5424 Lake Road.  Car 2702 went on location with a fully involved barn fire.  One pumper from Avon was requested with man power to the scene.  Lima filled in for East Avon and Caledonia filled in for Avon.  Investigating the cause of the fire 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 Jeffrey Arnold.

On Saturday March 21st. the Alabama Fire Department conducted live fire training using an old home on Casey Rd in the Town of Alabama. The structure was used by the department on previous occasions for Ventilation and SCBA evolutions.  Departments participating in the days training were Alabama, Oakfield and Pembroke / Indian Falls.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.

The Perry Center & Perry Fire Departments were dispatched to a reported barn fire at 2008 Simmons Road at approximately 02:30 am on Saturday morning, March 21st, 2009.  While responding Perry Center 50 requested a 2nd Alarm to be put on Stand By In Quarters.  Command went on location, reported a working fire, and requested the 2nd Alarm to respond.  Leicester was requested for 1 pumper and Cuylerville for 1 tanker to the scene.  Mt. Morris was requested to fill in for Leicester.  Pictures provided by Mark Milhollen, Chief Perry Center FD

On Saturday March 7th.,  Stafford Fire Department conducted a controlled burn on Sweetland Rd in the Town of Stafford. With the assistance of Le Roy and Bethany, multiple hand line were deployed around the structure. Le Roy hit the hydrant on the east side of the fire ground while Bethany hit the one to the west and supplied Stafford at the front of the structure.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.

The Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon ALS Medic 70 were dispatched to the area of the Driving Park on Spring St. for a report of vehicle into the river with a subject still in the vehicle.  This was a radio alarm from Avon PD as the result of a earlier pursuit by the New York State Police.  Avon Command requested mutual aid from East Avon Fire Dept., Caledonia Fire Dept., Geneseo Fire Dept and Ambulance, Livonia Ambulance and ALS, and the Monroe County 5th Battalion Water Rescue Team which brought Rush, Scottsville, and Honeoye Falls Fire Departments.  East Avon Fire Department and Caledonia Ambulance with Medic 7701 filled in at the Avon Fire Station and Lima Fire Dept. filled in for East Avon.  Divers for the New York State Police, New York State DEC, and Livingston County Sheriff's Office Assisted.  The investigation is being handled by the New York State Police with the Avon Police Department and Livingston County Sheriff's Office assisting.  One victim was transported to an area hospital.  Despite the efforts of the rescuers, the subject did not survive.  Photos provided by Jeff Faugh.

The Livonia Fire Department, Livonia Ambulance, and Livonia ALS Medic 74 were dispatched to a reported 1 vehicle accident with entrapment and possibly on fire the afternoon of Wednesday March 4th, 2009.  Car 25 went on location with a vehicle fire fully involved and 2 people still in the vehicle.  Livonia's second ambulance and additional ALS units were requested to the scene.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  More information when available.

The Perry Center and Perry Fire Departments were dispatched to a radio report that Wyoming County Medic 80 was on fire at the intersection of US Hwy 20A and the Perry Warsaw Airport Road the morning of of Wednesday March 4th, 2009.  Perry Ambulance responded and transported the patient that was aboard Medic 80 to the Perry Warsaw Airport for transfer to Mercy Flight Batavia.  Perry Center 50 went on location with nothing showing.   Further update reported a mechanical problem, a blown motor, and no fire.

Perry Center is having their Rescue Pumper re-chassised by Gorman Enterprises in Elma, NY.  Along with the new chassis the pumper is being converted from a front mount to a mid mount pumper.  Pictures of the progress of the truck are on the Gorman Web Site.

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance is mourning the tragic loss of Arman Partamian.  Arman was a EMT with the Geneseo Fire Department and with SUNY Geneseo First Responders.  Arman was found deceased at the PIGS Fraternity house on Lower Court Street the morning of Sunday March 1st, 2009.  The New York State Police are investigating the death.

Avon Rotary Lions Ambulance has taken deliver of a 2009 AEV Trauma Hawk Ambulance on a Chevy C6500 Chassis.  Pictures provided by Jeff Ayers.

On Sunday night, February 22, at 6:30 p.m., Conesus Fire Department and Livonia EMS were dispatched to a reported tree fire at 5350 East Lake Road on Conesus Lake. A Livingston County Sheriff's deputy arrived on location and reported a structure fire. Due to the close proximity of the homes in area, the fire spread to a second residence to the south. Additional assistance was requested to the scene from Livonia and Lakeville fire departments.Groveland, East Avon and Hemlock fire departments were placed on stand-by during the incident. The blaze was brought under control in about in about 45 minutes. The cause of the fire was under investigation by officials from the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management. There were no injuries.  The Conesus and Livonia Fire Departments returned on Monday Morning February 23^rd, 2009 for a rekindle.  Lakeville stood by in quarters for Livonia and Sparta filled in for Conesus on Monday.  Story and Photos by Jeffrey Arnold.

On the morning of Saturday February 21st., The Mount Morris Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 99 North Main St. in the Village of Mount Morris. Arriving fire units encountered a working fire in a single storied  home and requested assistance from Leicester and Cuylerville to the scene  York to standby in Leicester.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

The Livonia Fire Department and Livonia Ambulance along with automatic mutual aid for a Quint from Honeoye Fire Department were dispatched to a reported barn fire on South Livonia Road the evening of Thursday, February 5th, 2009 shortly after 9:00pm.  Livonia Command reported a working fire and requested Lakeville, Conesus, Hemlock, Geneseo, and East Avon to assist at the scene or with stand bys.  Photos by Jeffrey Arnold.

On Thursday, February 5th. the Pavilion Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a barn fire at 584 Perry Rd in the Town of Covington. First arriving fire unit encountered smoke from a pole barn style building. Upon investigation by Pavilion First Assistant Chief Paul Dougherty he located Calvin Pursel, Who is confined to a wheelchair and was trying to crawl from the building. Dougherty and an unknown bystander  rescued  Pursel from the building. Pursel was taken to Wyoming County Community hospital for smoke inhalation. The fire was knocked down quickly with little damage to the structure. Departments assisting Pavilion, Sorry to the departments that I missed, were LeRoy, Bethany, Wyoming, Leicester and York.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.

On Friday, January 30th. The Mount Morris Fire Department was dispatched to a report of Smoke in the Building at the Letchworth Country Store on Mount Morris Geneseo Rd in the Town of Mount Morris. First arriving fire units encountered a fire inside the wall of the store.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

The Geneseo Fire Department and Ambulance along with Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a reported Car vs Pedestrian MVA on Wednesday evening January 28th, 2009 at approximately 8:30pm on North Road just south of Lakeville Road.  Mercy Flight was placed on stand by but was unable to fly do to weather conditions.  Car 31 went on location and reported 1 patient that was Surgical 500.  The victim was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital.  Despite the efforts of the emergency responders, the patient did not survive.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Assisting was the Avon Village Police Department and the Town of Geneseo Highway Department.

On Tuesday  January 27th.,  The Pavilion Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house fire at 6714 Brownell Rd in the Town of Covington. First arriving fire units encountered a fire on an outside corner of the house and requested assistance from Alexander, Bethany, Le Roy, Stafford, Bergen, Fast team from the City of Batavia, Wyoming, Perry, Perry Center, Warsaw, York, Leicester, and Caledonia.  Story and photos provided by Jay Lynch.

On Monday January 19th., The Perry and Perry Center Fire Departments were dispatched to a report of a possible structure fire near the Perry Center Fire Hall on Route 246 in the Town of Perry.  Perry Center 50 went on location and confirmed a working fire and requested assistance from Warsaw, Wyoming, Castile, Leicester and Pavilion.  The fire was in a two unit apartment house at 2839 route 246 and unfortunately during the extinguishing of the fire it was discovered that a 74 year old woman had perished  The temperature at the time of the fire was in the single digits making it even more difficult to fight. Silver Springs was requested for a Rescue and Interior firefighters to assist with overhaul and too spell wet and cold fireman.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.

The Livonia Fire Department and Ambulance along with automatic mutual aid Honeoye's Quint responded to a reported chimney fire at 6874 Richmond Mills Road the morning of Saturday January 17th, 2009.  Car 2502 went on location with a working structure fire.  Lakeville and Hemlock Fire Departments responded to assist Livonia and Honeoye.  Conesus Fire Department filled in for Livonia.  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.

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