Rest In Peace

King Budweiser Blackear

"Buddy"

February 1991 to January 2005

&

Skol "Bandit" Boyd

July 1994 - Dec. 2007

The Chief Officers for the Caledonia Fire Department  for 2008 are:  Chief, Car 11, Tony DeMarco; Deputy Chief, Car 1101, Mike Churchill; and Deputy Chief, Car 1102, John Pike.  Click here for Caledonia's Web Site

2007 Pierce Sabre Chassis with a 19 1/2 foot Rescue Box

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 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.

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.

Members of the Caledonia Fire Department traveled this week to Pierce in Appleton, WI to view their new Pumper/Tanker.  The truck should arrive in NY the week of March 17th.  Once it does we will have some more pictures of the truck.  Photos by Chris Beach 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. 

The Caledonia and Mumford Fire Departments along with Caledonia Ambulance were dispatched to a MVA involving a snowplow and a car morning of Monday March 5th, 2007 on Avon Caledonia Road (Rt.5) near Cold Springs Road.  Command reported a snow plow vs car mva with 2 serious patients, one a code 500. Both patients were transported to area hospitals.  Assisting were ALS from Caledonia and Avon.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

The Caledonia and Mumford Fire Departments along with Caledonia Ambulance were dispatched to a MVA involving a ARC Bus on the morning of Monday March 5th, 2007 on Leicester Road (Rt. 36) near Black Street Road.  Command reported a ARC Bus on its side with 4 patients. All patients were transported to area hospitals.  Assisting at the scene was ALS from Caledonia and Avon.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Caledonia Fire District

The Caledonia Fire District is pleased to announce its new web site.  The web site address is: http://www.caledoniafiredistrict.org/ .  Mike Lubitow is the webmaster.

MVA - Caledonia - Wednesday - November 8th, 2006

The Caledonia Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a 3 car MVA on Rt.5 near the 5 & 20 Split on Wednesday Morning, November 8th.  Car 1102 went on location on the Rt 5 bridge over the Genesee River, just a few feet into Caledonia from Avon.  Two patients were transported to an area hospital.  Assisting at the scene was the Avon Fire Department Fire Police, the Avon Village Police Department and the Caledonia Village Police Department.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Click here for photos.

Structure Fire - Caledonia - Saturday - September 2nd, 2006

On Saturday September 2nd, 2006 the Caledonia Fire Department and Genesee Valley Ambulance were dispatched to a reported house fire on East Ave. in the Village.  Command reported a working fire and requested Avon and Scottsville to the scene and LeRoy to stand by  in Caledonia.  Assisting at the scene was the Caledonia Village Police.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management. 

Burn Drill - Caledonia - Feeley Road - August 12th, 2006

Caledonia Fire Department hosted a burn drill on Saturday morning August 12th, 2006.  The burn was a barn on Feeley Road.  Caledonia laid 2300 feet of 5 inch hose which was supplied by a tanker shuttle.  Assisting Caledonia was East Avon, Avon, York, Retsof, Mumford, Churchville, Scottsville, and Clifton.  Filling in for Caledonia was 1 pumper from LeRoy and 1 Tanker from Stafford.  Filling in for York and Restof was Cuylerville.  Pictures provided by Joe Caluorie.

Structure Fire - Caledonia - Friday November 18th, 2005

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

 Field Fire - Caledonia - Sunday November 13th, 2005

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

Motor Vehicle Accident - Caledonia Wednesday November 9th, 2005

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

MVA - Caledonia - Wednesday November 2nd, 2005

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

Structure Fire - Caledonia - Wednesday November 2nd, 2005

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

MVA - Caledonia - Wednesday  September 21st, 2005

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

Structure Fire - Caledonia - Sunday  May 29th 7th, 2005

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

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

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

Structure Fire - Caledonia   Tuesday  February 1st, 2005

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

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

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

Hay Baler Fire - Caledonia - Monday August 2nd, 2004

On Monday, August 2, 2004, the Caledonia FD was dispatched to a baler fire at 2918 McGovern Rd. in Caledonia.  First in firefighters found a fully involved round baler.  A quick response is credited with keeping damage to a minimum.  The baler was owned by Bickford farms & the tractor involved was driven by Mark Schroeder.  Story and Photos provided by Tom Pearson.

House Fire - Caledonia - Friday July 30, 2004

At the same time East Avon and Avon were working their Grain Silo fire, the Caledonia Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported possible house fire on South Road.  Units went on location with a possible partition fire.  Mumford Fire Dept. was requested to the scene.

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