On Fire

The Lancaster County Firefighter's Assocation's  Fire Expo 2012, will be May 18, 19 and 20 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.  

The Rochester Fire Department has recently placed in service several new engines. The pumpers built by Rosenbauer, feature a 1250 gallon per minute pump and a 500 gallon water tank. These units have been assigned to Engine 2 on North Clinton Avenue, Engine 7 on Genesee Street and Engine 9 on North Goodman Street.

The Pittsford Fire Department recently placed in service a new Pierce PUC pumper with a 1500 gallon per minute pump, 500 gallon water tank and a 30 gallon foam cell.

To get you in the spirit for the upcoming New York State volunteer firefighter recruitment weekend on April 21 and 22, check out this video from the West Corners Volunteer Fire Company in Broome County. If you are interested in joining your local volunteer fire department, stop by the station and pick up an application today!

OPEN BURNING BAN STARTS MARCH 16

Starting March 16, The New York State Department of Enviromental Consevation has an open burning ban in effect between the dates of March 16th and May 15th. That means no outdoor burning. However, firefighters say its dry enough right now to discourage any burning.


VOLUNTEER FIRE & EMS TAX CREDIT

If you are a volunteer firefighter or EMS provider in New York State, don't forget to claim your $200 tax credit when filing your state taxes.

The form is available online at:
http://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/2011/fillin/inc/it245_2011_fill_in.pdf


ROCHESTER ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

The Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 17, at 12:30 p.m. .

More information can be found at: http://www.rochesterparade.com/

The Springwater Fire Department in Livingston County will be hosting a Steak Roast and Comedy Night on Saturday, March 24.  Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. with the comedy show starting at 9:00 p.m..  For tickets call (585) 733-7681.

NEW HEAVY RESCUE FOR ROCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Rochester Fire Department has taken delivery of a new Rosenbauer heavy rescue truck on a Spartan chassis.


CANANDAIGUA FIREFIGHTERS TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE

The Canandaigua Fire Department will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, February 23, 1 - 7 p.m. and February 24, 12:30 - 6:30 p.m. at C.F.D. Station 1, 335 South Main Street.


BENEFIT FOR ENDICOTT FIREFIGHTER UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT AT STRONG

There will be a fundraiser for Endicott Firefighter Dana Stockton, who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer-granulocytic sarcoma. He will be receiving treatment at Strong Memorial Hospital. A benefit will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2-6 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Arena, 2 Hawley Street, Binghamton. Tickets are $15 for individuals; students $5; family $25. Price includes beer, wine, soda, pizza and cookies. A cash bar will also be available. Proceeds from the event will be used to help offset medical and travel expenses for Dana and his family. More information can be found at http://www.facebook.com/events/217406888346690

The Conesus Volunteer Fire Department in Livingston County recently placed in service a Ford F-350 utility vehicle outfitted by Churchville Fire Equipment. The unit features two different skid mounted configurations for rescue and brush fires. The brush fire set up features a 150 gallon per minute pump,250 gallon water tank as well as a 10 gallon foam tank. The rescue set up features Res Q Tec extrication tools.

HAM RAFFLE'S

Spring is almost here, (hopefully) and that means it is ham raffle season for many local fire departments. If you department has a raffle planned, let us know at firephoto25@yahoo.com