Rest In Peace

King Budweiser Blackear

"Buddy"

February 1991 to January 2005

&

Skol "Bandit" Boyd

July 1994 - Dec. 2007

The Chief Officers for the East Avon Fire Department  for 2008 are:  Chief, Car 27, Tim Holtz; First Assistant Chief, Car 2701, Kenny Farrell;  and Second Assistant Chief, Car 2702, Christ Bishop.  The East Avon Fire Departments web site is: www.eafd.net

 Car 27 

Support 271 

Pumper 275 

Pumper 277 

Quint 278 

Rescue 279 

Hazardous Materials Trailer 

Retired - Engine 276 

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 East Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a MVA on Rt. 5 & 20 near the Stokee Farm the early morning of Wednesday September 26th, 2007.  Car 2701 went on location with a car into the tree with victim out of the vehicle.  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 and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported car fire on I-390 South, just North of Exit 10.  Car 2701 went on location with a working car fire that was soon up graded to a fully involved car fire.  Car 2702 went on location and reported the fire near the North Avon Road while placing Pumper 275.

On June 13th the East Avon Fire Department had received a call of a tank leaking propane but it had turned out to be Anhydrous Ammonia. 2701 was first to arrive on scene, at this time the gas was pouring across the road. The tank is a 3800lb tank containing about 3200lbs of the gas inside. 278 and 275 then arrived on scene blocking off all off the whole road. About ten minutes later the gas finally died down, killing all the grass around it and in about a day there will be nothing there. The tank had originally spilled because the hose connected to the tractor had broken off causing the Anhydrous Ammonia to leak out like it did. The tank and tractor had belonged to Stokee farms. Because it was their property they had arrived on scene and helped clean up the mess. Once they smothered the gas with the dirt they were able to go home.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Photos provided by East Avon Fire Department and were taken by Brittany Smyder who also provided the story.

The East Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported barn fire on East Avon Lima Road near 390 the morning of Wednesday May 30th, 2007.  The NY State Police were first on location and confirmed a fully involved, large, barn on fire.  Car 2701 went on location and requested Avon and Lima Fire Departments to the scene.  A later request brought Lakeville and Livonia Fire Departments to the scene.  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 East Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a automatic alarm at Genesee Valley Motors on Interstate Drive the afternoon of Wednesday March 21st, 2007.  Responding firefighters encountered a fire in the repair shop of the car dealership.   

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a reported tractor trailer rolled over and a person trapped, on I-390, North bound, North of Exit 10, Friday morning February 23rd, 2007 at approximately 5:30am.  Car 2701 went on location with a tractor trailer with tandem trailers on its side.  Avon Ambulance with Livingston County ALS transported one patient to an area hospital.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

On Saturday, February 10, East Avon Fire and Avon EMS, along with Livonia Medic 74, responded to an MVA with a report of people trapped on Route 15 near Kemp's Bus Service. Car 27 arrived on location with a car on its roof. The driver was out of the vehicle upon arrival of fire units. He was transported by Avon EMS to Strong.  Story and Photos by Jeffrey Arnold.

The East Avon Fire Department was dispatched to a reported dog thru the ice on a pond, on Hogmire Road, Wednesday evening February 7th, 2007.  2701 requested an Ice Rescue response from Geneseo Fire Department and Avon Ambulance to stand by at the scene.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon ALS Medic 70 were dispatched to a reported MVA on 390 at the Triphammer Bridges the morning of Tuesday February 6th, 2006.  Investigating the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff Office.

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to a confirmed head on MVA on Lakeville Road in front of Fratelli's the morning of Friday February 2nd, 2007.  Car 27 went on location with the MVA at the intersection of Rochester Road and West Lake Road, just into the Lakeville Fire and Livonia Ambulance District.  Both were dispatched along with Livonia Ambulance ALS Medic 74.  Avon Ambulance and Livonia Ambulance both with ALS, transported patients to area hospitals.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Assisting at the scene was the New York State Police.

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS were dispatched for a reported 1 car MVA with a person trapped, on Darby Road near Littleville Road on Thursday night, January 25th, 2007.  Car 2702 Ken Farrell went on location with a car vs pole MVA.  Avon's second ambulance was also requested to the scene.  Both ambulance transported patients to area hospitals.

Barn Fire - East Avon - Saturday - November 4th, 2006

The East Avon Fire Department & Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported barn fire on South Lima Rd on Saturday afternoon November 4th, 2006.  Car 2702 went on location with smoke showing and a working fire.  The Lakeville and Livonia Fire Departments were requested to the scene for water and extra man power.  The Avon Fire Department filled in 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.  Photos provided by Jeffrey Arnold.

Wildlife Rescue ~ East Avon ~ Saturday ~ October 28th, 2006

Just before 8am on Saturday October 28th, 2006 the Livingston County Sheriff's Office E911 Center received a call for a bird, possibly a crane stuck in a tree and tangled in fish line, on Sackett Road near Linden Street in Avon.  Avon PD was dispatched and located the bird, a Great Blue Heron, hanging from a tree, just into the Town of Avon on Sackett Road.  The bird had fish line tangled around it legs.  The fish line went across the road, around another tree, back across the road again, over a branch, and a hook was in the Birds wing.  Avon PD stood by while the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and the NYS DEC were notified and responded.  Also notified was a Chief from the East Avon Fire Department to respond.  After consulting with area wild bird rehabilitators, it was learned that this was going to be a dangerous rescue, do to the large bill on the bird.  It was then decided that both East Avon and Avon's quints would be needed to perform the rescue.  Do to the danger involved, Avon Ambulance was requested to stand by at the scene.  East Avon's Quint 278 was used so the bird could relax and have a place to perch while Avon's Quint 228 was used to raise DEC Office Wade and DEC Bureau of Environmental Conservation Investigator Thomas to retrieve the bird.  After a successful rescue the bird was transported to a rehabilitator where the bird will be treated for any injuries, observed, and then released back into the wild when healed.  Great Blue Herons are a Federal Protected species which made the rescue a necessity.  Agencies at the scene were: East Avon Fire Department, Avon Fire Department, Avon Rotary ~ Lions Ambulance, Avon Village Police, Livingston County Sheriff's Office, and the NYS DEC.  Photos provided by Sgt. Pete Henry, Avon PD.

 MVA - East Avon - Friday - September 1st, 2006

The East Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported two car MVA with people trapped on Rt. 5 & 20 at Dutch Hollow Road the afternoon of Friday September 1st, 2006.  Responding equipment found a two car MVA with no one trapped.  Avon Ambulance transported one patient to an area hospital.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the New York State Police.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

MVA - East Avon - Wednesday - August 2nd, 2006

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS Medic 79 responded to a Roll Over MVA on Wednesday August 2nd, 2006 on Fowlerville Road between Nations Road an the Genesee River.  Responding equipment found 1 vehicle on its top with the driver out of the vehicle.  East Avon Command had Station 2 handle the call and placed Station 1 back in service.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the New York State Police.

Two MVAs - East Avon - Friday - July 7th, 2006

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon ALS Medic 70 were dispatched to a reported vehicle vs. bicycle MVA at approximately 11:00am Friday July 7th, 2006.  Avon Ambulance with ALS transported one patient to an area hospital.  Investigating the accident is the New York State Police.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

While Avon Ambulance and East Avon Fire were packaging the patient for transport, East Avon Fire Department, Caledonia Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS Medic 79 were dispatched to a dump truck rolled over, several times, at the intersection of Barber Road and East River Road.  2702 went on location with a dump truck rolled over and the patient out of the vehicle.  ALS Medic 79 arrived and requested a Medical Helicopter.  Mercy Flight Central responded.  East Avon set up a LZ at Gray Metal Products.  Caledonia Ambulance transported the patient approximately 1/2 mile and ALS Medic 79 and Caledonia turned the patient over to Mercy Flight.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. 

Farm Machinery Fire - East Avon - July 6th, 2006

Shortly before 3 on Thursday July 6, the East Avon Fire Department was dispatched to a working farm machinery fire at 4599 Papermill Rd. in the Town of Avon.  Flames were quickly extinguished by the first in crews led by Chief Andy Eichhorn.  The 1989 Hay Chopper was a total loss.  Story and Photos provided by Tom Pearson.

 Structure Fire - East Avon - Monday May 29th, 2006 - Memorial Day

Shortly after 1:00 PM on Monday May 29, the East Avon Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a barn fire at 5817 South Lima Rd. in the Town of Avon.  First arriving firefighters, led by Chief Andy Eichhorn, reported heavy black smoke coming from the front door of the barn owned by Kitty Bressington.  The flames were quickly extinguished and damage was minor.  Office of Emergency Management Service Fire Investigator Tom Pearson assisted in the Cause and Origin determination.  The source of the fire was traced to wiring to an electrical outlet box that overheated igniting some plastic piping and some carpet remnants.  Livingston  County Sheriff’s Deputy Bill Cartwright assisted at the scene.   Story and Photos provided by Tom Pearson.

John Milliman

East Avon Fire Department

Avon Rotary Lions Ambulance

August 27, 1941 to May 24, 2006

The East Avon Fire Department and the Avon Rotary Lions Ambulance regretfully announce the passing of John Milliman.  John was Chaplain and a Past President of East Avon Fire Department, a Pioneer in Firefighter Safety and Critical Incident Stress Management.  John had served as a Fire Commissioner for the Town of Avon Fire District.  At the time of his passing John was Chaplain and Past President of the Livingston County Firefighters Association.  John is a past member of Gates Fire Department, Gates Ambulance, and a Past Asst. Chief in Riverdale Fire Department (Chili Company #4)  Calling hours will be Tuesday May 30th 7pm to 9pm and Wednesday May 31st from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm at the Stephenson ~ Dougherty Funeral Home, 350 Genesee St. Avon.  Funeral will be at 4pm on Thursday June 1st at the Zion Episcopal Church, on the Circle in Avon. 

 MVA - East Avon - Wednesday - May 10th, 2006

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon ALS Medic 70 were dispatched to a reported 2 car MVA on Rts 5 & 20 between Avon and East Avon on Wednesday May 10th, 2006.  Responding equipment found a 2 car MVA with entrapment and blocking.  Avon Ambulance transported 1 patient to an area hospital.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Car Fire - East Avon - Tuesday - May 2nd, 2006

The East Avon Fire Department was dispatched to a reported car fire on I-390 South - North of Exit 9 on Tuesday afternoon May 2nd, 2006.  Responding equipment located the vehicle and reported it had an engine compartment fire.  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.

Car vs School Bus MVA - East Avon Wednesday - March 22nd, 2006

Wednesday March 22nd, East Avon Fire, Medic 70 and Avon Ambulance responded to a reported Car - School Bus MVA on Rt.5+20 just west of Rt.15.  Photos and story provided by Jay Lynch.

Smoke Investigation - East Avon - Monday - March 20th, 2006

The East Avon Fire Department responded to an residence on Jones Lane to investigate the smell of smoke in the residence.  The smoke was found to be originating from the electrical panel.  Assisting at the scene was National Grid Power Company, New York State Police, and Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Photos provided by Lt. Jeff Faugh.

Training Burn - East Avon - Sunday March 12th, 2006

On Sunday March 12th, The East Avon Fire Department conducted a controlled burn. The object of the training session was a partially demolished farm house at 1035 Oak Openings Rd in the Town of Avon. Other participants in the drill were Avon, Lima and Rush Fire Departments. Story and Photos By Jay M. Lynch

St. Patrick's Day Parade - Rochester Saturday March 11th, 2006

The East Avon and Geneseo Fire Department's Marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Rochester, Saturday, March 11th, 2006.  Here are pictures Geneseo and East Avon, with J. Mac from Greece. Pictures provided by Curt Grant

East Avon Fire Dept. Donates Engine 276 to Mt. Morris Fire Fire Dept.

East Avon Fire Department donates fire engine to the Mt. Morris Fire Department.  Last fall the East Avon Fire Department replaced a 1976 fire engine and since then have been looking for for a Fire Department in need to donate the replaced fire engine to.  The Mt. Morris Fire Department recently had to take one of their two pumpers out of service due to mechanical problems that rendered the 1986 truck inoperable.  Mt. Morris Fire Chief Joe Gervase contacted East Avon Fire Chief Andy Eichhorn and they made arrangements for Mt. Morris to obtain the used East Avon fire engine.  This fire engine has served the East Avon Fire Department well for many years and hopefully can be of assistance to the Mt. Morris Fire Department until they get a more suitable permanent replacement.  The first week Mt. Morris had the truck it was utilized at a house fire on Grove Street in the village. Press Release provided by East Avon Public Information Officer Dan Quinlan

MVA - East Avon - Monday - February 13th, 2006

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon ALS Medic 70 were dispatched to a reported MVA with injury at the intersection of Bronson Hill Road and Dutch Hollow Road shortly after noon on Monday February 13th. 2006.  Car 27 went on location with a car versus Dump Truck MVA and the car into a tree, two injuries, and both trapped in the vehicle.  East Avon Fire Fighters quickly extricated both patients from the car.  Avon Ambulance and ALS Medic 70 transported on patient and Livonia Ambulance with Livingston County EMS Medic 79 transported the other to an area hospital.  The New York State Police are investigating the cause of the accident.  The Livingston County Sheriff's Office Assisted at the scene.  Pictures provided by Dan Quinlan East Avon FD Public Information Officer.

MVA - East Avon - Wednesday - January 11th, 2006

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon ALS Medic 70 were dispatched to a reported multiple vehicle MVA on I-390 North, South of Exit 9, on Wednesday morning January 11th, 2006.  Responding units located the MVA and one person was transported to a local hospital with injuries.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Generator Fire - East Avon - Christmas Eve 2005

The East Avon Fire Department responded to a report of smoke from the side of a house at 23 Tajmahal Park, Avon on Christmas Eve 2005 at 10:30 PM.  Responding deputies went on location with smoke from the rear of the house.  Further investigation revealed a generator in a shed behind the home was on fire.  Quick action by the deputies contained the fire prior to the arrival of East Avon.  On arrival of East Avon, the fire was out and overhaul and investigation were performed by the fire department.  The cause of the fire was found to be an improperly installed generator had been back-fed house current and caught fire.   Damage was contained to the shed and generator. 

Two Structure Fires in 12 Hours

East Avon Wednesday December 21 and Thursday December 22, 2005

The East Avon Fire Department responded to 2 Structure Fires within 12 hours between December 21st and 22nd 2005.  At approximately 9:00 PM Wednesday evening, the East Avon Fire District was toned out for a reported chimney fire at 2706 Nations Rd, Avon - Tadmore Farms.  Car 27 went on location at the farm's tenant house with heavy smoke from the eaves and declared a working structure fire.  1 pumper from Caledonia was requested to stand by in East Avon House 1, but was rerouted into the scene for a RIT team and water supply.  York TA-174 was also requested to the scene for rural water supply operations.  The first due crew off Q278 mounted an aggressive interior attack while the crew from P275 handled ventilation.  Efforts to contain the blaze were temporarily hindered due to the construction of the farmhouse - balloon construction and tongue and groove paneling in the ceilings.  Car 27 declared the fire under control within an hour.  Geneseo Fire Department was dispatched as the replacement fill in crew to House 1 after returning from their earlier MVA and Geneseo Ambulance 820 provided on scene rehab for East Avon.  Investigation into the cause shows that an improperly installed fire place allowed fire into the walls which traveled to the attic area.  Assisting at the scene with the investigation were members of the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management and Livingston County Sheriffs Office.  There were no reported injuries.

At 7:40 AM Thursday December 22, 2005, East Avon was again dispatched for a reported structure fire.  This one was at 28 Meadowlark Drive, Harper Trailer Park Avon.  NYS Police unit 3E46 was the first emergency responder on scene and reported an "Inferno".  East Avon Chief Andy Eichhorn went on location shortly after confirming the working structure fire in a trailer - with the front half fully involved. Livonia Fire Department was requested to the scene with 1 pumper for the RIT Team and Lakeville Fire Department filled East Avon House 1.  Once again, an aggressive interior attack was mounted and the fire was quickly brought under control.  Cause and origin placed the blame as electrical in the kitchen area as determined by the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Also assisting was the Livingston County Sheriffs Office.   Photos courtesy of Jeff Arnold.

Hunter Rescue - East Avon - Saturday November 19th, 2005

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS responded for the report of a hunter shot on Polebridge Road in the field near the LA&L Railroad Bridge at approximately 10:00am.  Investigating the shooting is the New York State Police, NY State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Motor Vehicle Accident - East Avon  Friday November 18th, 2005

The East Avon Fire Department and the Avon Ambulance with Avon ALS were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on East Avon Lima Rd. at I-390 on Friday November 18th, 2005 at approximately 10:15.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the New York State Police.  Assisting was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Motor Vehicle Accident - East Avon Friday November 18th, 2005

The East Avon Fire Department, Lima Ambulance, and Livingston County ALS responded to a car into a telephone pole accident with wires down on Friday November 18th, 2005 at approximately 12:50am.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

MVA - East Avon - Thursday    November 3rd, 2005

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and ALS Medic 70 were dispatched to a reported MVA with serious injuries at the intersection of Route 15 and Lake Road on morning of Thursday November3rd, 2005.  Car 27 went on location with a car off the road with one person trapped.  While extricating and treating this patient another MVA occurred at the same location.  One person from the first accident was transported to an area hospital.  The Livonia Ambulance responded and assisted at the second accident.  Investigating the cause of the accidents is the New York State Police.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's office and the New York State Department of Transportation.

East Avon New Quint 278 - Friday  September 30th, 2005

East Avon Quint 278 has returned from Churchville and is being readied to go into service.  East Avon is training on the ladder, pumps, and driving.  Quint 278 features a 75 foot heavy duty ladder, 1500 gpm pump, Husky 10 foam system, 470 gal. water tank, and a 30 gal. foam tank.  Pictures provided by Dan Quinlan.

MVA - East Avon - Monday  September 26th, 2005

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon ALS Medic 70 were dispatched to a one car motor vehicle collision on Monday Evening, September 26th, 2005 on I-390 South at Exit 10.  One person was extricated from the car and transported to an area hospital by Avon Ambulance.  The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is investigating the cause of the accident.

East Avon - Quint 278 - Saturday  September 10th, 2005

The Town of Avon Fire District along with the Officers and Members of the East Avon Fire Department would like to announce the arrival of Quint 278.  Quint 278 will be at the Headquarters Station, 1615 West Henrietta Road, until Monday Morning, September 12th.  At that time it will go to Churchville Fire Equipment for final delivery prep.  After that, the Officers and Members of the East Avon Fire Department will have Extensive training on their new Quint.

The Part Town of Avon Fire District announces the following purchase for the East Avon Fire Department: A Pierce Quantum - 75 foot Ladder - 1500 gmp Pump - 460 Water - 40 gallon Foam - Rescue Tools and Hose Reels mounted in the front bumper - EMS Compartment in the Cab - Delivery  August or September 2005

Boot Drive - East Avon - Saturday - February 19th, 2005

The East Avon Fire Department held a Benefit Boot Drive Saturday February 19th, 2005 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the corners of Rts 5 & 20 and Rt. 15.  The Boot Drive will benefit the Windsor Wildcats who were involved in the MCI Bus Crash in Geneseo on I-390.  Approximately $2200 was raised.

East Avon Fire Department and Town of Avon Fire District

The East Avon Fire Department and the Town of Avon Fire District's new headquarters appears on the FireHouse Magazine websites "In Quarters" Section.  The pictures were provided by Bill Boyd and were taken by both Bill Boyd and Jeffrey Arnold.

MCI - MVA - East Avon - Friday  November 26th, 2004

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon Ambulance ALS were dispatched to a reported MVA somewhere on Polebridge Road in Avon on Friday morning November 26th, 2004 at approximately 1:15am.  The MVA was located near the Railroad Over Pass on Polebridge Road.  A vehicle had struck a tree.  It was reported there were 6 injured.  East Avon Command requested both of Avon's Ambulances, both of Geneseo's Ambulances, Livonia Ambulance ALS, and Mercy Flight to the scene.  Livonia Ambulance was requested to Minnehan's to stand by for Avon and Geneseo's Ambulances.  Livonia's Ambulance was then requested to the scene and Lima was dispatched to Exit 9 to stand by.  Mercy Flight transported one patient, Geneseo, Avon, and Livonia each transported one patient to area hospitals, Avon's second ambulance transported 2 patients to an area hospital.  Geneseo's second ambulance transported a patient from the scene to the Mercy Flight Landing Zone and then went back into service after cleaning up.  All the ALS units responded to a hospital with a patient.  The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is investigating the accident.

Hunter Rescue - East Avon - Monday November 20th, 2004

Monday afternoon November 20th, 2004 The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon Ambulance ALS were again dispatched to rescue an injured hunter.  This time they were dispatched to Triphammer Road near the Avon Geneseo Road for a hunter in the field injured do to a ATV accident.  Responding units found a hunter who had rolled his ATV injured with back and neck injuries.  After packaging the hunter in the stokes basket it was determined that it was too risky to put the subject in the back of the Chief's Truck for the ride out.  The hunter was carried in the stokes basket to the waiting ambulance at the road.  The hunter was transported to an area hospital.  The Livingston County Sheriff's Office assisted.

Hunter Rescue - East Avon - Monday November 20th, 2004

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon Ambulance ALS were dispatched to a call for an injured hunted in a ravine on Polebridge Road in the area of Twin Falls Drive on Monday November 20th, 2004.  Responding units located a hunter at the bottom of the ravine with a laceration to the knee.  The hunter was packaged and removed via stokes basket to the top of the ravine and then transported in the back of East Avon's Chief's truck to Avon's Ambulance.  The hunter was transported to an area hospital.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

Dedication Ceremony - East Avon  November 13th, 2004

The Commissioners of the Town of Avon Fire District along with the Members and Officers of the East Avon Fire Department hosted and Open House and Dedication Ceremony at their new Headquarters, 1615 West Henrietta Road on Saturday, November 13th, 2004 from 1:00 pm to 5:00pm.  The Public, area Elected Officials, and members of neighboring departments viewed the new fire station, watched a power point presentation of the project from start to finish, and enjoy refreshments served by the East Avon Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. The Rush Fire Department present the Fire District and the  Fire Department each a plaque.  The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs presented a plaque for having a totally sprinklered fire station.  The East Avon Fire Department presented the Town of Avon Fire District with a check to cover the cost of the Cascade System that was installed in the fire station.  At the conclusion of the ceremony Chaplin John Milliman provided a dedication prayer for the new building and the re-located firefighters memorial.  Pictures Provided by Jeffrey Arnold.

Grain Silo fire - East Avon - Friday July 30, 2004

The East Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were Dispatched to the Howlett Farm on East River Road for a reported Grain Silo fire on Friday afternoon July 30th, 2004 at approximately 2:00pm.  The Avon Fire Department also was dispatched, by accident to this call as the caller thought the building was in the Avon Village Fire District.  Car 27 went on location with a Grain Silo fire and was met by the farmer who explained the situation.  The fire was brought under control do to safety features built in the grain silo.  The Lima Fire Department filled in for East Avon.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and the Avon Village Police Departments.

Three MVA's - East Avon - Sunday July 11th - Monday July 12th, 2004

Three MVA's Sunday July 11th to Monday July 12th, 2004 Keep East Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance busy.  The first MVA was a two car MVA that occurred at approximately 08:15am on Sunday July 11th, 2004 at the intersection of East Avon Lima Road and Lakeville Road.  It was reported with people trapped.  The second was a Roll-over MVA that occurred on Sunday July 11th, 2004 at approximately 23:00 hrs on Lakeville Road near Wolcott Drive.  The third MVA was a two car MVA at the intersection of North Avon Road and Oak Opening.  In all MVAs at least one victim was transported to area hospitals.

MVA - East Avon - Thursday - June 24th, 2004

The East Avon Fire Department, Avon Ambulance, and Avon Ambulance ALS were dispatched to a reported tractor trailer rollover on Interstate 390 South near Marshall Road on Thursday morning June 24th at approximately 3:00am.  Car 27 went on location with a tractor trailer rolled over, the victim out of the vehicle, and a 300 to 400 gallon diesel fuel spill.  Avon Ambulance with ALS transported one patient to Strong Memorial Hospital.  Avon Fire Department stood by in quarters while East Avon was at the MVA.  Assisting at the scene was the NYS DEC and the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Investigating the cause of the accident is the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

House Fire - East Avon - Thursday - April 8th, 2004

The East Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported Chimney Fire at 1865 Pole Bridge Road on Thursday April 8th, 2004 at approximately 8:15 am.  Responding units found heavy smoke from the chimney and smoke from the attic vents and eaves.  Avon Fire Department was requested for their Quint and Thermo Imaging Camera to the scene.  The fire at that time was confined to the chimney.  Approximately 10am on the same date, East Avon Fire and Avon Ambulance were requested back to the residence for smoke in the structure.  Responding units found a closet on fire.  Avon Fire Department was requested to the scene with their Pumper and Thermo Imaging camera.  It was determined that at one time a Chimney flue was covered by the construction of the closet and undetected radiant heat ignited the closet on fire.  Lima Fire Department filled in for both East Avon and Avon on both calls.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Bureau of Fire, the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, the New York State Police, and the Avon Village Police Department.  Photo's provided by Tom Pearson.

The East Avon Fire Department and Avon Ambulance were dispatched to a reported House Trailer with smoke coming from the windows on Sunday February 22nd, 2004 at approximately 2:30pm.  Car 2701 went on location and reported a working fire.  Avon Fire Department assisted at the scene while Lakeville Fire Department filled in for East Avon.  Assisting at the Scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.  Investigating the cause of the fire was the Livingston County Fire Bureau.  Photo's provided by Jeffrey Arnold.

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