The Chief Officers for the Conesus Fire Department  for 2008 are:  Chief, Car 34, Scott Wood; First Assistant Chief, Car 3402, Gary Sparks; and Second Assistant Chief, Car 3403, Dan Waters.  Apparatus Photos are located in the Conesus Fire Department Photo Gallery.

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.  Photos are located in the Conesus Fire Department Photo Gallery.

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.  Photos are located in the Conesus Fire Department Photo Gallery.

On Sunday February 25th the Hemlock and Conesus Fire Departments conducted Ice Water Rescue Drills on Hemlock Lake. Conesus Fire Department utilized there Air Boat for some of the rescue evolution's throughout the morning.  Both Departments trained with ropes and a rescue sled in the event the the air boat was not available to respond to an emergency.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.  Photos are located in the Conesus Fire Department Photo Gallery.

On Wednesday May 31 The Conesus Fire Department held a live burn drill at 6718 Rt.15 in the Town of Conesus. This was the same location of a house fire back in March of 2005 that caused extensive damage to the structure. Other Departments assisting Conesus were Hemlock, Springwater, Sparta and Livonia.  Story and Photos provided by Jay Lynch.  Photos are located in the Conesus Fire Department Photo Gallery.

Structure Fire - Conesus - Wednesday April 12th, 2006

The Conesus Fire Department, Livonia Ambulance, and Livonia Fire Department were dispatched to a reported House Trailer Fire at 6156 East Lake Road on Wednesday Morning April 12th, 2006.  Conesus Command requested Sparta FD to the scene and Springwater FD to fill in Conesus.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, the Northern Livingston County American Red Cross, and the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Photos are located in the Conesus Fire Department Photo Gallery.

Conesus Fire Dept. Purchases Rescue Air Boat

Training Night - Conesus - February 20th, 2006

Conesus Fire conduced a live fire training session on Monday night, February 20th.... Along with Conesus, were the Hemlock, Livonia and Sparta Departments...   An old mobile home at 5823 Rt15 in the town of Conesus was used...  This was the same location of a department drill on Saturday February 11th.... Multiple evaluations were conducted throughout that day...Story and photos provided by Jay Lynch.  Photos are located in the Conesus Fire Department Photo Gallery.

Structure Fire - Conesus - Saturday January 14th, 2006

The Conesus Fire Department and Livonia Ambulance were dispatched to a reported fire in the residence on Saturday Morning, January 14th, 2006 at approximately 4:00 am.  The Livonia Fire Department stood by for Conesus.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.

Field Fire - Conesus - Sunday November 13th, 2005

The Conesus Fire Department and Livonia Ambulance were dispatched to Partridge Corners Rd. & Bishop Rd. for a reported field fire on Sunday November 13th, 2005 at approximately 12:50pm.  The Groveland Fire Department was called to the scene to assist.

Brush Fire/Structure Fire - Conesus  Wednesday - September 21st, 2005

The Conesus Fire Department and Livonia Ambulance were dispatched to a reported Brush Fire with extension into a structure on East Lake Road Wednesday afternoon; September 21st, 2005.  Car 34 went on location and requested Sparta and Groveland Fire Departments to the scene.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.

Kevin Niedermaier, Director of Emergency Management Services, reports that fire broke out at approximately 12:10 PM on Thursday March 17, 2005 in a single family home located at 6718 Route 15 in the Town of Conesus.  Kenneth Pressler and his brother Milton were working on a tractor outside the home when they noticed heavy smoke coming from the back of the house.  They tried to extinguish the flames with a garden hose but were unsuccessful in their attempts.  A passing motorist from Lindley in Steuben County noticed the fire and called 911

Chief Dave Gaylord and  members of the Conesus Department responded to the alarm.  Additional crews from Livonia, Sparta Center and Springwater were immediately called.  It took approximately one hour to bring the flames under control.  The structure suffered severe fire damage to the second floor with the rest of the home receiving heavy smoke, heat and water damage.

Fire Investigators Niedermaier, Smith and Pearson from the Office of Emergency Management Services investigated the fire.  The cause of the fire is attributed to a problem with a recently cleaned double wall chimney at the roof line of the main structure.  Before the Pressler’s noticed the fire, it had already spread to the interior of the home making firefighting efforts difficult.

Livingston County Sheriff’s Deputies Merrick and Cartwright were on the scene to assist with traffic control.

The Red Cross is providing assistance to the Presslers.

For more information, please contact Tom Pearson at the Office of Emergency Management Services, 243-7160. Story provided by Tom Pearson.  Photos provided by Tom Pearson and Jeffrey Arnold.  Photos are located in the Conesus Fire Department Photo Gallery.

Structure Fire - Conesus  Wednesday - March 2nd, 2005

Kevin Niedermaier, Director of Emergency Management Services, reports that fire broke out at approximately 8:30 PM on Wednesday March 2, 2005 in a single family home located at 6470 Durkee Rd. in the Town of Conesus.  Carl Snyder, Jr and his three children lived in the home on the north side of Durkee Rd . just off Federal Rd.  The fire was primarily confined to the front of the house with severe heat smoke and water damage throughout the remainder of the residence.

Chief Dave Gaylord and  members of the Conesus Department responded to the alarm.  Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Weidrick and Asst. Fire Chief Dale Eddy were first on the scene and reported a working fire with flames coming out the front windows.  Mr. Snyder and the children escaped without injury.  Additional fire crews from Livonia, Hemlock and Sparta Center were called in for man-power and tankers

Fire Investigators Niedermaier, Gehrig, Smith and Pearson from the Office of Emergency Management Services investigated the fire.  The fire started in the front bedroom and spread to the attic and adjoining rooms.  The cause of the fire has not been determined but the preliminary information points to an accidental fire.

The Red Cross is providing assistance to the Snyder family.  Story and Photos provided by Tom Pearson.  Photos are located in the Conesus Fire Department Photo Gallery.

House Fire - Conesus - Friday, January 21st, 2005

The Conesus Fire Department and Livonia Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure (house) fire at 6705 East Swamp Road on Friday Morning, January 21st, 2005 at approximately 00:30 hrs.  Car 34 went on location with a fully involved house fire that appeared to be a double wide house trailer.  Not only was the extremely low temperatures outside hampering firefighting efforts, but, also there was a live power line down blocking the roadway.  The Livonia Ambulance transported 3 victims of the fire to an area hospital to be checked out.  Assisting Conesus at the scene was the Livonia Fire Department.  Filling in for the Conesus Fire Department was the Sparta Fire Department.  The Lakeville Fire Department was requested to stand by in quarters for the Livonia Fire Department.  Geneseo Ambulance also stood by at the Lakeville Fire Station while both of Livonia's Ambulances we assisting at the fire.  The Livingston County Office of Emergency Management is investigating the cause of the fire.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, the New York State Police, and the American Red Cross.

Ice Rescue - Conesus - Sunday January 16th, 2005

On Sunday January 16th at approximately: 1600 Hours the Conesus Fire Department, Livonia Ambulance and Livingston County ALS were dispatched to McGinty Rd. in Conesus for a women that had fallen thru the Ice in their Farm pond. The Women in her 60's and her Husband had been out in the back Horse Fields putting up fencing so their Horses would not wonder onto the pond and fall thru the Ice. While doing this their 12 yo Border Collie did go out on the Ice and broke thru into the water, under the Ice. After making several attempts to call the dog to no avail the women went onto the ice to rescue her dog at which time she too fell thru the Ice, stranding herself in Ice cold water above her head in the middle of the pond. After attempting to rescue her the husband called   9-1-1.  Upon arrival Conesus Fire Dept. and Livingston County Sheriff Deputy Wiedrick found the women still in the pond. Being back approximately 500 feet  from the main farm driveway, Car 34 upon immediate arrival- took 4 Firefighters in his 4 Wheel Drive Vehicle, with Ice Rescue Suits and Rope to the pond. The Firefighters quickly  worked with the assistance of Deputy Wiedrick, and 2 NYS DEC ENCON Officers whom also had arrived swiftly on the scene and brought their 4 wheel drive vehicle to the pond,  to rescue the women and bring her ashore. Car 34 with 2 Livonia ALS Techs in his Vehicle took the women to the awaiting Livonia Ambulance at the Road where they, Along with Livingston County ALS transported her to Strong. Hospital. Car 34, along with one of his Firefighters transported the Border Collie to the Livonia Veterinary Hospital as the Dog was motionless, suffering from Hypothermia. The animal was later reported to be in good condition. The New York State Police also assisted at the Scene.  Story provided by David Gaylord.

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