Skaneateles fire truck runs off road while responding to call

Published: 10/18/2018 @ 08:00 am

A Skaneateles fire truck was involved in a single-vehicle accident early Monday morning on Benson Road while responding to a reported residential fire. There were no injuries when the fire truck ran off the road while responding to the call on Hencoop Road in the town of Skaneateles, according to Fire Chief Daniel S. Evans. The accident occurred shortly after... more

Helming hosts summit for volunteer firefighters at FLCC

Published: 10/19/2018 @ 08:00 am

Senator Pam Helming brought together more than 50 representatives of volunteer fire departments from throughout the Wayne-Finger Lakes region for her Volunteer Firefighter Summit on Thursday, September 20th at Finger Lakes Community College. Officials from the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York also joined in the discussion, which centered around legislation and funding to support volunteer firefighters as... more

Fire at Resevoir Creek Golf Course in Naples (video)

Published: 10/09/2018 @ 08:00 am

Officials say the fire at Reservoir Creek Golf Course in Naples, which broke out around 12:30 am is under investigation – but believed to have started in the kitchen. The building, which serves as club house, restaurant – and features apartments on the top floor – was damaged by the fire. The entire building is insured, according to officials. All... more

Report ranks New York highest for number of barn fires causing animal deaths

Published: 10/11/2018 @ 08:00 am

New York was recently ranked in a report as the nation’s leader in the number of barn fires that cause animal deaths. Last Thursday, just in time for National Fire Prevention Week this week, the Animal Welfare Institute released a report, the first of its kind, that broke down the 2.7 million animal deaths that occurred in potentially preventable barn fires... more

Crews battle fire at furniture warehouse in Palmyra

Published: 10/01/2018 @ 08:00 am

Firefighters battled a structure fire in Palmyra Friday night. Crews were called to Throop Street for the report of a fire around 7 p.m. The fire happened at Bob's Family Furniture. Palmyra residents Jim and Zatina Sanderson saw the fire while driving by Friday night. “It was just a big cloud of smoke and then we pulled over and we... more

Deputies: Breakup leads to arson in Canandaigua

Published: 09/20/2018 @ 08:00 am

Deputies say a 60-year-old Stanley woman was arrested following an arson investigation. On Wednesday, first responders were called to 4420 County Road 50 in Canandaigua at Pinewood Manor Motel. It prompted a response from the Canandaigua Police Department, Canandaigua Fire Department and VA Fire Department. Ontario County Sheriffs Office and Canandaigua Fire Department are investigating an Arson fire at Pinewood... more

Crews battle reported fire on Elm St. in Clyde

Published: 09/25/2018 @ 08:00 am

First responders in Wayne County were called to 105 Elm Street in Clyde for a reported house fire around 6:30 am. EMS were among the first on-scene, and confirmed that smoke was showing. Clyde, Savannah, Rose, Wallington, and Magee fire departments all assisted at the scene. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Clyde, Savannah Rose, 105... more

Auburn teen admits to setting Perrine Street fire

Published: 09/25/2018 @ 08:00 am

An Auburn teen pleaded guilty Tuesday for setting a fire that destroyed an abandoned building in the spring. Michael Couturier, 16, admitted to Cayuga County Court Judge Mark Fandrich that on April 21, he entered a vacant structure located at 23 Perrine St. and lit a fire. The building, once home to Auburn Container, was so badly damaged that the... more

LATEST: Multiple barns destroyed in Locke blaze (photos & video)

Published: 09/14/2018 @ 08:00 am

Multiple departments were called to a multi-barn fire in Locke on Thursday. The call came in to first responders around 3:30 pm and prompted a response from Locke, Moravia, Scipio, Aurora, Groton, Lansing, Cortlandville, McLean, Genoa, Sempronius, Long Hill, and Poplar Ridge fire departments. Owasco RIT and Four Town Ambulance also responded to the scene, which was located on Bird... more

Firefighters respond to silo fire in Aurelius on Wednesday (video)

Published: 09/06/2018 @ 08:00 am

Firefighters from two counties were called to the scene of a silo fire in Aurelius on Wednesday, according to first responders. Aurelius, Cayuga, Throop, Fleming, Union Springs, Montezuma, and Waterloo fire departments had personnel on the ground at 845 Chamberlain Road, following the report of a silo fire. The report came in during the mid-morning hours. No injuries were reported,... more

Residents displaced by fire that damaged home in Fleming

Published: 08/26/2018 @ 08:00 am

A home in Fleming suffered extensive damage in a fire Saturday. Fleming Assistant Fire Chief Chris Lawton said a call came in for a garage fire at 5637 Silver Street Road at 12:41 pm., and the blaze eventually spread to the attached home. Firefighters from several area departments responded to help fight the fire and help out with the cleanup... more

$1.06M coming to fund local emergency response operations

Published: 08/28/2018 @ 08:00 am

Funding has arrived. Senator Pam Helming announced that the six Wayne-Finger Lakes area counties that she represents have been awarded a combined $1,068,785 to support emergency response operations. The funding is administered by the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services through the Public Safety Answering Points Operations Grant. The grants allow municipalities within the counties to make improvements to... more

Camper fire reported in Union Springs on Saturday

Published: 06/09/2018 @ 08:00 am

First responders in Cayuga County were called to a camper fire in Union Springs on Saturday afternoon. The report came in a little after 6 p.m., according to scanner traffic. Union Springs, Cayuga, Throop, Montezuma and Aurora fire departments were called to the scene. Reports indicate that the fire was started by a child at the location, but that detail... more

Dog dies in Geneva fire

Published: 06/10/2018 @ 08:00 am

A dog died in a fire Thursday night at 256 Washington St. Geneva Fire Department Chief Mike Combs said all three department companies responded to the blaze, which was reported at 11:56 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames in the rear of the home. Crews found the fire in the kitchen, although Combs said it extended to an... more

Senate unanimously passes bill to promote youth involvement in local fire departments

Published: 06/13/2018 @ 08:00 am

Senator Pam Helming announced that the New York State Senate unanimously passed a bill that she sponsored to promote youth involvement in local fire departments. The measure would create youth programs that facilitate a learning experience for our young adults interested in the firefighting field. “Our local firefighters do an outstanding job of serving and protecting our communities in times... more

Rope rescue team helps child to safety along Cayuga County nature trail

Published: 06/22/2018 @ 08:00 am

Rescue personnel from several Cayuga County agencies banded together to help a child out of a precarious position Thursday evening. Dolores Bochenek, first assistant chief with the Union Springs Fire Department, said a minor had climbed into the gully at Great Gully Cove in Springport Thursday and was unable to climb out by herself. The girl was off a hiking... more

Boat bursts into flames near Kershaw Park on Saturday (video)

Published: 07/01/2018 @ 08:00 am

Four people and three dogs suffered just minor injuries after a boat burst into flames near Kershaw Park on Canandaigua Lake Saturday. Deputies say Eugene B. Allaire, 56, of Penn Yan was aboard his 1989 Thompson Brothers boat with his passengers on the north end of Canandaigua Lake near Kershaw Park when a fire broke out near the engine compartment... more

Auburn Fire Department deals with an increase in medical calls on a sweltering Saturday

Published: 07/01/2018 @ 08:00 am

The Auburn Fire Department responded to several heat-related medical calls Saturday. Assistant chief Bill DiFabio said the department had been receiving multiple calls throughout the day to check on people who appeared to be passed out or having other medical issues due to heat. In one instance Saturday afternoon, a call came in about a man whose head was down... more

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