Rest In Peace

King Budweiser Blackear

"Buddy"

February 1991 to January 2005

&

Skol "Bandit" Boyd

July 1994 - Dec. 2007

The Chief Officers for the Springwater Fire Department  for 2008 are:  Chief, Car 54, Tim Quinlan; First Assistant Chief, Car 5401, John Goddard;  and Second Assistant Chief, Car 5402, Bill Fields.  EMS Capt is Angela Wyatt.

Mini Pumper 542

Pumper 544 

Pumper 545 

Rescue 549

 Boat 540 

Ambulance 850 

Retired Pumper 544

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.

On Monday evening, August 11, firefighters from Springwater, Wayland, Conesus, Sparta and Perkinsville battled a house fire on Main Street in Websters Crossing. Story and Photos provided by Jeffrey Arnold.

On Sunday March 30th the Springwater Fire Department conducted a controlled burn at the Harriet Hollister Spencer Memorial Recreation Area on Canadice Hill Rd in the Town of Canadice. A large three storie A frame Lodge was the subject of the drill. Apparatus had to back down a road approximately 1mile to the area of the lodge where they proceeded to set up a port-a-tank and drafting operation.  Richmond Fire Department used there all terrain vehicle to transport equipment and was able to pull 500' of  LDH hose through the woods up to the lodge. This machine was an incredible asset to the operation. 12 inches of snow, tree limbs and a steep incline was unable to stop it.  This is an Unbelievable Machine.... Two hand lines and a master stream was set up to protect the exposures.  Departments assisting Springwater were Richmond, Hemlock, Wayland, Perkinsville and Sparta.  Story and Photos by Jay Lynch.

Structure Fire - Springwater - Monday November 14th, 2005.

The Springwater Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Schwab Hollow Road on Monday November 14th, 2005 at approximately 7pm.  Investigating at the scene was the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.

MVA - Springwater - Thursday November 3rd, 2005

The Springwater Fire Department, Springwater  Ambulance, and ALS Medic 78 were dispatched to a reported MVA at 8197 Dutch Hollow Road on Thursday, November 3rd, 2005 at approximately 12:30pm.  The Springwater Ambulance transported a patient to an area hospital.

Structure Fire - Canadice - Thursday February 24th, 2005

The Springwater Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the Town of Canadice, Ontario County, Springwater Fire District, on Thursday evening February 24th, 2005 at approximately 9:00pm.  Car 54 went on location at 6950 Ross Road with a fully involved house fire with the possibility of someone still inside.  Mutual Aid was requested from Honeoye (Richmond FD), Hemlock, and Wayland to the scene.  With the Conesus Fire Dept. standing by in Springwater.  The Ontario County Fire Bureau is investigating the cause of the fire.

Chimney Fire - Springwater - Tuesday - November 29th, 2004

At approximately 9:50 PM Tuesday November 29, 2004, the Springwater Fire Department was dispatched to a reported chimney fire at the Griffin residence at 8602 Strutt St. in the Town of Springwater. First in responders found flames coming from the chimney.  Fire crews, led by Chief Terry Burke, were able to extinguish the fire and keep the problem within the chimney. The chimney was then cleaned for the homeowners.  Pictures and story provided by Tom Pearson.

House Fire - Springwater - Friday  February 27th, 2004

The Springwater Fire Department and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported Fire, type unknown at 7507 East Ave.  Responding unit went on location with a working house fire.  Several area fire departments responded and assisted Springwater.  Investigating the cause of the fire is the Livingston County Fire Bureau.  Assisting at the scene was the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, the New York State Police, and the American Red Cross.  Pictures Provided by Tom Pearson.

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