2-2-2 Extra Alarm Fire:
Rochester Firefighters responded for a house fire late this night on Lake Ave. Engine 5 was on location with heavy flames from the Delta side of a 2 1/2. Battalion 2 reported a working fire in a large 2 1/2. One Firefighter became disoriented in the building and had to be assisted out. Engine 10 was the Extra Unit while Quint & Midi 6 and 8 were the second alarm companies. Engine 12 was special called to assist. Dispatch, Photos, Video, Video, Video. (Updated March 31, 8:30 AM)

Weekly EMS Updated:
Here is the weekly Third Battalion EMS update. (Updated March 31, 8:30 AM)

Captain McCarthy:
Here is an article about Brighton Fire Captain McCarthy. In his 37 years on the job, Fred McCarthy has seen it all. As captain at Brighton Fire District, McCarthy recalls the joys of teaching children about fire safety at schools as well as the sorrows of tending to fatal fires. Full Story. (Updated March 30, 8:30 AM)

Fire Commissioner Position Open:
The Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Gates Fire District officially declared the vacancy of the position of Fire Commissioner at the Regular Meeting held on Thursday, March 13th. Those interested in being considered for appointment for the balance of 2008 should submit their resume to the attention of the Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Gates Fire District no later than noon on Thursday, April 10th, 2008 at the Administration Building located at 2365 Chili Avenue, Gates, New York 14624. Full Details. (Updated March 30, 8:30 AM)

Bunker Program:
Now in its second full year, the Bunker program offers college students the opportunity to see what it is like to be a firefighter. Full Story. (Updated March 30, 8:30 AM)

Water Rescue:
Lakeshore Firefighters searched a pond early this morning on Greenleaf Rd after police followed foot prints in the snow to a hole in the ice on the pond. Full Story. (Updated March 29, 9:30 AM)

Dog Rescue:
Rochester Firefighters responded for a person and dog through the ice on Eastman Lake on Lakeshore Blvd. Firefighters used a boat to rescue the dog. Video Story. (Updated March 29, 9:30 AM)

Pasta Dinner:
The ERFD Colorguard is having an all you can eat pasta dinner on April 6. Full Details. (Updated March 29, 9:30 AM)

Canandaigua To Hire More Firefighters:
A study done last year for the city of Canandaigua by the Matrix Consulting Group, based in Waltham, Mass., recommended that the number of paid firefighters, including the chief, be increased from 16 to 21 so that there could be at least two full-time paid firefighters at each of the two firehouses around the clock. That would cost about $379,000 a year. Full Story. (Updated March 28, 6:30 AM)

New Delivery:
Union Hill has taken delivery of a 2007 E-One International traditional series chassis. 1500 gpm, 750 water, 30 gal. foam, 8 kW generator, Hurst com bi-tool. Photos. (Updated March 27, 8:30 AM)

Firefighter Death:
It is with great sadness that the Medina Fire Department announce the death of seventeen-year veteran Firefighter Brian T. Kwiatkowski, which occurred on Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Full Details. (Updated March 27, 8:30 AM)

Working Fire:
Barnard Firefighters responded for a house fire this afternoon on Strathmore Dr. Command reported a working fire in a 2 1/2. (Updated March 26, 3:30 PM)

Working Fire:
Rochester Firefighters responded for smoke in the house early this morning on Midland St. Engine 16 went on location with nothing showing. Battalion 1 further reported a working fire in a two story. Engine 17 responded as the Extra Unit. Dispatch. (Updated March 26, 8:30 AM)

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