Rest In Peace

King Budweiser Blackear

"Buddy"

February 1991 to January 2005

&

Skol "Bandit" Boyd

July 1994 - Dec. 2007

The Chief Officers for the Dansville Fire Department  for 2007 are:  Chief, Car 51, Kent Rounsville: First Assistant Chief, Car 5101, Brian Wood;  and Second Assistant Chief, Car 5102, Greg Horr.

1984 GMC Grumman Kurbmaster

1996 Ford Reading 250GPM

2007 HME Rosenbauer 1250GPM

1976 Mack CF700 1500GPM

1991 Simon Duplex KME 1250GPM

Aerial Truck 518

2000 Spartan R D Murray 100' AI Ladder 1250GPM

1995 Ford Rescue Master 

2000 Ford Horton 

2000 Ford Horton 

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.

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.

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 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. 

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.

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. Story 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.

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, & Chief's name to Malcom at: redcoat@frontiernet.net by May 5th.

The Dansville Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 11 Clay Street the early morning of Sunday November 25th, 2007.  Dansville Police arrived on scene and confirmed a fire, with smoke on the 2nd and 3rd floors, and assisted evacuating the residents of the house.  The fire was contained to one room of the residence however there was smoke damage throughout the structure.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Assisting the residents at the scene was the Clara Barton Chapter Number 1 of the American Red Cross.  Photos provided by Jeff Faugh.

The Dansville Fire Department and Ambulance along with Livingston County ALS Medic 78 were dispatched to a reported Tractor Trailer Rollover on the 390 South Entrance Ramp to I-390 the morning of Tuesday July 3rd, 2007.  Responding equipment found a tractor trailer tanker loaded with animal feed pellets rolled over. Investigating the cause of the accident is the New York State Police.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Pictures provided by Brian Wood, Dansville Car 5103.

On Saturday June 9th the Dansville Fire Department conducted a water supply drill at Babcock Park in the Village of Dansville. Dansville's new engine 514 set up a draft out of one of the three port-a-tanks that were set up and deployed two master streams for the test. Two draft sites were set up at a small creek in the village. On William St. Mount Morris and Sparta used a mini pumper and portable pumps to fill tankers and on Van Campen St. Dansville used portable pumps to pump into a port-a-tank. Dansville's Engine 515 drafted from the port-a-tank to fill tankers. Departments assisting Dansville in the drill were West Sparta, Mount Morris, Sparta, Nunda, Groveland, Conesus, Wayland, Perkinsville and Atlanta North Cohocton  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

The Village of Dansville Fire Department has taken delivery of their new Pumper 514.  It is a Rosenbauer Pumper on a HME Custom chassis, 400 HP Cummins, Six passenger cab with five SCBA seats, Rosenbauer top control formed aluminum pumper body, Hale Q2 1250 GPM pump, 1250 gallon poly tank, Foam Pro 2001 with 30 gallon foam cell, 10" Rear Newton dump valve, Hydraulic ladder rack, 5000w Honda generator, Polished aluminum wheels, Rear rubber safety bumper.

The Dansville Fire Department and Ambulance, Livingston County ALS Medic 78, and the South Dansville Fire Department were dispatched to a reported MVA with injury on County Route 46, Steuben County, the evening of Tuesday February 6th, 2007.  Investigating the accident is the New York State Police with the assistance of the Steuben County Sheriff's Office.

The Dansville Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported fire in the basement at a residence on Morey Ave. the afternoon of Tuesday February 6th, 2007.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Assisting at the scene was the Sparta Fire Department and the Dansville Village Police.  The Perkinsville Fire Department filled in for Dansville.  Pictures provided by Tom Pearson.

Car Fire - Dansville - Sunday - July 23rd, 2006

The Dansville Fire Department was dispatched to Franklin Street @ Milton Street in the Village of Dansville at 19:46 hrs on Sunday July 23rd, 2006 for the reported vehicle fire.  The call came in with multiple calls to 9-1-1 and DPD reporting a fully involved truck fire.  Some calls placing it at VanHynings Gas Station.  Upon arrival of firefighter’s in personal vehicles & DPD, reported people still in truck.  DPD and Firefighter’s tried to put it out with extinguishers to check for victims.  None found in truck.  Small “explosion” under the hood forced them to back off and await equipment.  514 & 515 responded extinguishing the fire.  815 responded to check the driver and his pre-school son.  C-3 and C-8 investigated the fire with DPD & DFD  Story and photos provided by Jeff Faugh.

On Saturday June 10 the Dansville Fire Department held a Water Supply Drill in the Village. A tanker shuttle was set up to supply two porta tanks that were supplying  water to a Platform and master streams.  Two fill sites were  set up  along a small  creek  with  portable pumps  at one location and a mini pumper  and  a 800' LDH  supply line at the other. Departments assisting Dansville were South Dansville, Canaseraga, West Sparta, Nunda, Conesus, Springwater, Groveland, Mount Morris and Geneseo.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.  

Structure Fire - Dansville - Saturday May 27th, 2006

Dansville firefighters were called out at 4:50 PM on Saturday May 27 to a reported house fire at 4683 Linzy Road.  Dansville Fire Chief Joe Snyder reported a working fire and called for assistance from the Nunda, West Sparta, Perkinsville and Canaseraga Fire Departments.  The blaze was declared under control at 6:15 PM.  The fire started in a second floor bedroom of the Raymond Johantgen residence, destroying two rooms and the attic on the second floor and causing heat, smoke and water damage throughout the remainder of the home.  No one was injured in the fire.  The Livingston County Red Cross provided assistance to Mr. Johantgen and his son Dean.  Firefighters were on the scene until 9:30 PM.  Livingston County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Barrett and Office of Emergency Management Services Fire investigators Kevin Niedermaier, Tom McGory, Jerry Gehrig and Tom Pearson were on the scene to assist in the Cause and Origin determination.   Story and Photos provided by Tom Pearson.

Chimney Fire - Ossian - Thursday January 26th, 2006

The Dansville Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported Chimney Fire at 10119 Valley Road in the Town of Ossian the morning of Thursday January 26th, 2006.  The Nunda Fire Department was requested to assist at the scene.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Investigating the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.

Structure Fire - Dansville - Friday January 20th, 2006

The Dansville Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 30 Cottage Street the morning of Friday January 20th, 2006 at approximately 05:00 hrs.  Car 51 went on location with a fire in a Multi Family Structure with possible people trapped.  A primary and secondary search while fire suppression was taking place resulted in no one trapped and all residents accounted for.  Sparta Fire Department, Wayland Ambulance, and the Dansville Police Department, Livingston County ALS assisted at the scene.  Perkinsville stood by for Dansville Fire Department and Canaseraga Ambulance was requested to stand by for Dansville Ambulance.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.

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

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

Car Fire - Dansville - Saturday    May 28th, 2005

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

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

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

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

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

Haz Mat - Dansville - Tuesday  January 4th, 2005

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

House Fire - Dansville - Wednesday  August 25th, 2004

The Dansville Fire Department and Dansville Ambulance were dispatched to a reported house fire at 9401 Main Street in the Town of North Dansville on Wednesday morning, August 25th, 2004.  Dansville Police Department arrived on scene and found a multi occupancy residence well involved in fire.  Dansville Police Officer Jeff Faugh evacuated the home owner while a employee from NYSE&G evacuated a apartment tenant.  Assisting the Dansville Fire Department and Ambulance at the scene were: Sparta Fire Department, West Sparta Fire Department, Wayland Fire Department, Geneseo Fire Department, Wayland Ambulance and Springwater Ambulance.  West Sparta Fire Department and Canaseraga Ambulance filled in for Dansville.  Conesus Fire Department filled in for the Sparta Fire Department.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Assisting at the scene was the Dansville Village Police Department, the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, and the New York State Police.  

At approximately 2:20 AM on Tuesday August 1, 2004, the Dansville Fire Department was dispatched to a smoke in the basement call at 10155 Lackawanna Rd. in Dansville.  First in responders found smoke in the house from a gas clothes dryer fire in the basement utility room.  Homeowners Don and Gail Hoag were awakened by their dog and then noticed the smell of smoke and heard the basement battery operated smoke alarm..  The Fire Department was called.  Quick actions prevented extension outside the dryer.  The smoke given off from the burning towels was very pungent and permeated throughout the home.  Story and photos provided by Tom Pearson.

House Fire - Dansville - Saturday - May 1st, 2004

Quick action by the homeowner and a rapid response by the Danville Fire Department are credited with preventing a major fire in the Village of Dansville.  An improper connection between a ceiling light electrical box and a BX cable in the home of James Stafford, 61 Main St. Dansville, resulted in a fire in the attic.  The homeowners were watching TV at 5:45 pm when the power went out in the room they were in.  Upon replacing the fuse, it immediately blew again.  Mr. Stafford began searching for the problem and entered the attic where he found flames, about 6 to 7 inches high and getting bigger.  911 was called and a bucket of water applied.  Dansville FD removed the burned insulation and searched for extension.  Story and Photo's provided by Tom Pearson.

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