EXTRICATION TRAINING

Thursday, July 15, 2010  Members of our department along with members of Monico Fire participated in an extrication training.  After everyone had a chance to use the Jaws of Life on the vehicles, one of the cars was set on fire to practice a car fire scenario.

DEBRIS BURN

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  We were dispatched for a fire of unknown origin on Cherry Street and first arriving units found a controlled burn consisting of an old mobile home.  The fire was extinguished due to the size of the burn being in excess of what is allowed on a buring permit.  Crews were onscene several hours trying to extinguish the stubborn fire.

HIGHWAY 8 MVA

Sunday, July 11, 2010  Rescue 1 and Engine 3 responded to a one vehicle rollover just West of Laura Lane on U.S. Highway 8.  The lone occupant in the vehicle was transported to St Marys Hospital with non life threatening injuries.  Crews remained on scene directing traffic while the car was removed from the ditch.

TRUCK ALMOST COMPLETE

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  The striping and lettering on our pick-up is done.  We have a few more lights to add and the truck will be done with this phase.  Next up will be purchasing a slide in skid unit for the back.

ANNUAL MAILING SCAM ALERT

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  We have mailed our annual fundraising letter to all property owners in the township.  Some people are getting phone calls soliciting money on our behalf.  We do not use the telephone for fundraising and we do not contract with any other organization to do our fundraising for us.  Please do not send these people money as it is a scam.  Thanks you for your past and future support.

NEW PAINT

Wednesday, June 16, 2010  The 4 X 4 has arrived back at the station fresh out of the paint shop.  In a week or so we will add the reflective stripes and lettering.  Check back for more updates.

NEW FIRE NUMBER SIGNS

Sample of new signs Tuesday, June 8, 2010  The fire department will soon be installing new fire number signs across the entire township.  The new signs were purchased with an Assistance to Firefighters grant administered through the Department of Homeland Security.  The new signs are larger and very reflective allowing fire department, ambulance or law enforcement personnel to find you in an emergency.  They are two sided viewable from both directions. The Town has passed an ordinance regulating the new fire number signs.  As property of the Town, the signs cannot be moved or altered.  See below picture for the entire ordinance.  The ordinance can also be found on our download page.

HIGHWAY 8 CAR CRASH

Friday, June 4, 2010  Rescue 1, Engine 2 and Engine 3 responded to a two-car accident with entrapment on Highway 8 between Haymeadow Road and Foster Lane.  One person was removed from their vehicle using the Jaws of Life.  They were transported to St. Mary's Hospital by Oneida County Ambulance.

COUNTY P CAR FIRE

Thursday, May 27, 2010  Engine 2 responded to a reported car fire at the intersection of County Highway P and State Highway 17.  The fire appeared to be out on arrival.  Firefighters checked for hot spots and secure dthe scene until the vehicle could be removed by a towing company.

SKILLS NIGHT

Thursday, May 20, 2010  Members of the department participated in a firefighter combat challange despite the unseasonably warm weather.  This involved climbing ladders, pulling a charged hoseline, dragging a dummy and several other practical skills.  Firefighters were in full turnout gear and using a SCBA.