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April 30, 2009 Pedstrian Struck / Serious Injuries: Harris Hill firefighters responded for a fire alarm and medical alarm at the residence of 4604 Brentwood Drive. Upon Harris Hill 9-2's response, Amherst Fire Control updated that it was an EMS Call and a 2 year old child was backed over by an automobile. About a minute later Harris Hill was updated that CPR was in progress. Twin City transported the child to MFSH. Story & Audio Submitted by Andrew Fischer Dispatch MVA: U-Crest Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a MVA on Genesee St. U-Crest 9-3 went on location with a truck vs utility pole and low hanging wires. No injuries were reported. Photos MVA / People Trapped: City of Tonawanda Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a MVA at Colvin Blvd & Young St. Command went on location reporting a car vs school bus MVA with 2 victims trapped. No children were on the bus at the time of the accident. 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on LaSalle Ave. Engine 23 went on location with fire showing from a 1 1/2 story frame. B-56 reported extension to the 2nd floor & attic. The fire was under control in about 23 minutes. Dispatch Porch Fire: Getzville firefighters responded to 3320 Millersport Highway just before 9 last night for some type of fire on an upper porch. Upon Getzville 9-3's arrival he found a small fire on a second floor porch. The fire was extinguished leaving $1,000 damage to the structure. The casue is possibly careless smoking Story & Audio submitted by Andrew Fischer Dispatch April 29, 2009 Cheektowaga Softball Schedule: The Cheektowaga Volunteer Firemens 2009 Softball League schedule is now available on the softball page. Click Here 1+ Alarm Fire:F Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Wellington St. Engine 38 went on location reporting fire on the #4 side with an exposure problem. B-47 reported victims being rescued from a porch & fire in the exposure building. B-56 assumed command and requested additional companies to the scene bringing Engine 33 & Ladder 4 to the scene. The fire was under control in about 38 minutes. Dispatch April 28, 2009 3 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Myrtle St. Engine 32 reported smoke showing enroute & B-43 went on location reporting heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor of a 2 story 100x80 commercial building, ordered defensive operations & requested a 2nd alarm to the scene. B-56 assumed command & reported heavy smoke conditions and an exposure on the #2 side. B-56 requested an additional 2 Engines & 1 Ladder to the scene and the balance of the 3rd alarm. The fire was under control in about 4 hours 10 minutes. Photos & Videos by ECFW & Don Murtha Dispatch1 Dispatch2 Dispatch3 Dispatch4 Photos Video1 Video2 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Janet Dr. Engine 23 went on location reporting smoke showing from the 2nd floor. B-47 reported fire on the 2nd floor of a 2 story frame. The fire was under control in about 13 minutes. Dispatch Photos New Website: The Alden Fire Company now has a website online.This website will give you all the details for this years Western Convention. Click Here 2 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Schutrum St. Engine 22 went on location reporting a 2 story vacant fully involved with an exposure on the #2 side & requested a 2nd alarm to the scene. B-43 reported a partial collapse in the front of the main fire building. Rescue 1 reported fire in the exposure building. The fire was under control in about 55 minutes. Dispatch Working Fire: Kenilworth Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Midland Ave. Kenilworth 9x went on location reporting a working fire and requested a FAST team & further reported the 2nd story going good. The fire was under control in about 13 minutes. Dispatch Thank You Message: I received a request from Clarence Center Chief Dave Case to post the following Thank You Message: I just want to thank everyone that attended my presentation last Wednesday at FDIC. You could have taken another class but chose to come to mine and for that i thank you. If any of you need me for training or want me to speak on the crash please dont hesitate to ask. My email is dcase@ccvfc.com Having all of you at my presentation was awesome thanks again Chief Case 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded last night for a report of a structure fire on Amherst St. Engine 19 went on location reporting smoke showing from the #4 side. B-47 reported fire in the rear step down of a 2 story multi-family dwelling. The fire was under control in about 10 minutes. Dispatch April 27, 2009 Working Fire: Lake Erie Beach Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a garage fire on Southwood Rd. Lake Erie Beach 9 went on location reporting smoke showing. Mutual Aid companies were Angola & Brant. The fire was under control in about 19 minutes. Dispatch Company Tones: I have added tones on the Company Tones Page for Bowmansville, East Eden, Rescue, Sheridan Park, Spring Brook. Click Here April 26, 2009 Incident Photos: I have received photos of East Amherst's structure fire last night on Mission Dr. Photos are courtesy of East Amherst 9-1 Michael Secor. Click Here MVA / People Trapped: Bowmansville Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a MVA on Wehrle Rd near Transit Rd. Bowmansville 9 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA, 1 rollover, 2 people trapped & 2 victims with serious injuries. Dispatch Working Fire: Clarence Firefighters repsonded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Salt Rd. Clarence 9-4 went on location reporting a 100x50 barn fully involved. Mutiple mutual aid tankers were requested for water supply. Mutual Aid companies were Clarence Center, main-Transit (FAST), Akron, Newstead, harris Hill (stand by @ Clarence), Swormville (stand by @ Clarence Center), & Wolcottsville (stand by @ Akron). Dispatch Working Fire: U-Crest Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Union Rd. U-Crest 9 went on location reporting a working fire. Command further reported a basement fire. Mutual Aid companies were Forks (FAST & Engine), Hy-View (Engine), Cleveland Hill (Ladder), Rescue (stand by @ U-Crest). The fire was under control in about 45 minutes. Dispatch Photos Video 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Regina Pl. Engine 33 went on location with smoke showing from a large 2 1/2 occupied dwelling. Ladder 6 reported fire in a 1st floor rear bedroom. The fire was under control in about 16 minutes. Dispatch Working Fire: East Amherst firefighters responded with Swormville firefighters last night to the area of Mission drive and Tiburon lane (East Amherst Fire Protection District) for a reported structure fire. Upon response, East Amherst 9 was updated that the fire was called in by an Amherst Police officer reporting a pool house on fire. Swormville 9 was first onlocation reporting a pool house fully involved with a possible exposure. Firefighters from Main-Transit were called in as the FAST team. The fire was knocked down within minutes. The pool house was a total loss of $25,000, and the exposure had minimal damage. The casue of this fire is still under investigation. Story & Audio Submitted by Andrew Fischer Dispatch April 25, 2009 MVA: South Wlaes Firefighters responded last night for a report of a MVA on Emery Rd. There were two occupants (uninjured) who had left the scene in another vehicle before the arrival of PD or FD. The car went off the road on a turn, struck and sheared off a telephone pole along the passenger side door. When the passenger side quarter panel hit the pole, the car separated in half and rotated 270 degrees while traveling another 100 feet before coming to a stop. The rotation launched the gas tank about 100 feet away across the street. Photos by South Wales 9-1 Gary Wysocki Photos April 24, 2009 Clarence Center Chief Speaks on Plane Crash: Clarence Center Fire Chief David Case spoke about his department's response to the crash at FDIC this week. Click Here for story 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of an auto fire next to the building on Garner St. Engine 19 went on location with an auto fully involved with an exposure problem and requested the balance of the 1st alarm. Minor extension and damage to the house was reported. The fire was under control in about 8 minutes. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded last night for a report of a structure fire on May St. Engine 31 went on location with smoke showing on the 2nd floor of a 1 1/2 vacant. B-43 reported a small fire on the 2nd floor. The fire was under control in about 13 minutes. Dispatch April 23, 2009 Garage Fire: Pine Hill was alerted at 0701 for a reported unattached garage fire at 23 Pine Ridge Terrace. Pine Hill 9-1 on location reported light smoke showing from the upper eaves. Pine Hill 9 on location assuming command. Pine Hill E-2 arrived and a 1 3/4 line was stretched. The garage was vented and the fire was under control in about 10 minutes. M/A companies were Cleveland Hill Engine and Ladder, Rescue an Engine. The fire was found to be wiring to a motion light. Story submitted by Pine Hill 9-1 Timothy Bull Dispatch MVA / Person Trapped: Millgrove & Bowmansville Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a MVA on the I-90 westbound at mile marker 408.9. Millgrove 9-1 went on location reporting a car vs tractor trailer MVA. Further reports stated the car under the rear of the tractor trailer with 1 victim trapped. The victim was extricated in about 37 minutes. Dispatch April 22, 2009 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Baxter St. Engine 26 went on location with smoke showing from 2 story dwelling and further reported a basement fire. The fire was under control in about 16 minutes. Dispatch Kitchen Fire: Snyder Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a kitchen fire on Chateau Terrace. Snyder 9-1 went on location reporting a small kitchen fire. Main Transit responded mutual aid as the FAST team. The fire was knocked down quickly. Dispatch April 21, 2009 American LaFrance Closing: American LaFrance announced they will close the Hamburg Facility by the end of May 2009 which employs 70 workers. Channel 4 Channel 7 1+ Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Bailey Ave. Engine 31 reported a working fire enroute to their squad call. Engine 23 went on location with fire showing from the rear of a 2 1/2 story dwelling. B-43 reported heavy smoke on the 2nd floor and an exposure problem on the #4 side and requested additional equipment bringing Engines 31,34, & Ladder 15 to the scene. The fire was under control in about 24 minutes. Dispatch Photos Video MVA / People Trapped: Newstead Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a MVA on Main St near Steve Baldo Chevrolet. Newstead 9-5 went on location reporting a 2 car MVa in the middle of the road with extrication required on both cars. Newstead 9-5 requested a Heavy Rescue mutual aid and Mercy Flight to the scene. One victim was transported by Mercy Flight and 1 victim by Twin City Ambulance to ECMC. Both victims were extricated in about 41 minutes. Audio submitted by Andrew Fischer Dispatch Working Fire: Lackawanna Firefighters responded yesterday for a report of an apartment fire on Wilmuth St. Engine 1 went on location reporting smoke showing. Engine 1 further reported a fire in an apartment. The fire was under control in about 10 minutes and contained to 1 apartment. Working Fire: Kenmore Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Military Rd. Kenmore 9-1 went on ocation with smoke showing from a 1 story auto shop and requested a FAST team to the scene. Mutual Aid companies were Ellwood, Kenilworth (FAST), & Brighton (fill in @ Kenmore). The fire was under control in about 19 minutes. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded last night to investigate smoke on Clinton St. Engine 35 went on location requesting the balance of the 1st alarm and further reported fire on the 2nd floor of a 1 1/2 story vacant. The fire was under control in about 25 minutes. Dispatch Working Fire: The Marilla fire company responded this evening to a report of a structure fire at 3029 Four Rod Rd. in The town of Marilla. Wales center responded as the balance of the first alarm. Marilla 9-1 arrived on location reporting a working fire involving a natural gas leek on the front side of the house. Wales center 9-2 worked to evacuate elderly residents as Marilla Engine 1 arrived and stretched an 1 3/4 to the front of the house allong with a second to the rear due to possible extension into the basement. Damage was limited to a small portion of the exterior of the house. Fire was under control in approx. 7 minutes. Submitted Story Dispatch April 20, 2009 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on May St. Engine 31 went on location with smoke showing from a 1 1/2 story vacant. B-56 reported heavy fire on the 2nd floor and ordered a defensive attack. The fire was under control in about 44 minutes. Photos submitted by Dave Passalugo Dispatch Photos 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Montrose Ave. Engine 34 went on location with fire showing on the #2 side 1st floor. B-47 reported a kitchen fire and confined to the same. The fire was under control in about 16 minutes. Dispatch April 19, 2009 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Keystone Ave. Engine 31 went on location with smoke showing from a 1 1/2 vacant dwelling. B-43 reported fire on the 2nd floor rear. The fire was under control in about 11 minutes. Dispatch Kitchen Fire: Orchard Park Firefighters responded yesterday for a report of a grease fire extending to the building at the Buffalo Sports Garden on Southwestern Blvd. Command went on location reporting a grease fire with extension. Mutual aid companies were Windom & Newton Abbott (FAST). Photos courtesy of Jeffery Arnold Photos 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded last night for a report of a structure fire on California St. Engine 37 went on location with heavy fire showing in the front of a 2 1/2 story dwelling. B-56 reported fire on the 1st floor with extension to the attic. The fire was under control in about 17 minutes. Dispatch April 17, 2009 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Richlawn Ave. Engine 34 went on location reporting fire showing from the rear of a 1 1/2 story vacant dwelling. The fire was under control in about 12 minutes. Dispatch Grant Money: The East Aurora Fire Department has received $493,518 in round 33 of the 2008 AFG awards. MVA / People Trapped: Buffalo Firefighters responded last night for a report of a MVA at Michigan Ave & Seneca St. Engine 1 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA with a 1 car rollover and 2 people trapped. Rescue 1 extricated both victims in about 21 minutes. MVA / Serious Injuries: Lake View Firefighters responded last night for a report of a MVA at Rte 5 & Lake View Rd. Lake View 9 went on location requesting Mercy Flight. An update to Mercy Flight was reporting a motorcycle rider was ejected from the motorcycle suffering lower body injuries. Dispatch April 16, 2009 MVA / Spill Response: Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a MVA at Military Rd & Chandler St. Engine 36 went on location reporting a tractor trailer tanker truck rollover with oil leaking and requested a spill response to the scene. B-47 reported the oil was leaking about 2-3 gallons per minute and about 1400 gallons on the ground. Crews were on location for approximately 3 hours. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded late last night to investigate a stove problem on Delsan Ct. Engine 38 went on location reporting fire in the floor on the 1st floor of a multi unit apartment building & requested the balance of the 1st alarm. The fire was under control in about 20 minutes. April 15, 2009 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Massachusetts Ave. Engine 37 went on location with smoke showing. B-44 reported fire on the 1st floor of a large 2 1/2 vacant dwelling. The fire was under control in about 15 minutes. Dispatch Off Road Rescue South Wales firefighters were dispatched yesterday along with Rural Metro East Aurora 576 to a male who fell from a bucket truck on Lewis Rd. RMA 576 arrived to find a male approximately 1 mile from the road in the woods. The male patient had been cutting tree branches when the off road bucket trucks boom he was in snapped causing him to fall 30 feet out of the bucket. RMA requested West Falls four-wheeler and Mercy Flight to the scene. The patient was found to have leg and back injuries. West Falls four-wheeler removed the patient to the road were RMA 576 transported the patient to the awaiting helicopter at the EA High School. South Wales, West Falls, East Aurora Fire Departments along with East Aurora Police Department and Rural Metro East Aurora 576 assisted at the scene. April 14, 2009 Medical Call / Rescue: Engine 21 and Rural Metro EMS responded for EMS @ a residence on Jefferson Avenue. Firefighters and Paramedics found a morbidly obese pt. on the 2nd floor who could not be extricated downstairs via backboard, stairchair or tarp due to her weight. Ladder 6, Rescue 1, along with Collapse Rescue were called to the residence to assist with extrication. An additional ambulance, Rural Metro 508, for transport along with Rural Metro West Supervisor 952 as well C-1, B-52, F-20 also responded. Pt. was extricated in roughly 3 hours with help from City DPW and City Engineers. City crews had to cut a hole in the 2nd floor Number 4 side, utilize a bucket truck to extricate the pt. and tarp the pt. onto Rural Metro 508 Story submitted by Jason Whelan Rally for Rural/Metro Workers: Members of Teamsters Local 375 are having a rally in support of contract negotiations that are ongoing with Rural Metro Medical Services @ Buffalo City Hall on Friday April 24,2009 @ 0800 hrs. Click Here for more 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a garage fire on Walden Ave. Engine 31 went on location with smoke showing from a 2 car garage. B-56 reported heavy fire and smoke conditions. The fire was under control in about 7 minutes. Dispatch MVA / People Trapped: Kenilworth Firefighters responded this afternoon along with Brighton Firefighters for a report of a rollover MVA on Sheridan Dr @ Parkhurst Blvd. Brighton 9-2x wen on location reporting 1 car rollover with 2 people trapped inside. Command requested Sheridan Park to the scene mutual aid. Both victims were extricated in about 38 minutes. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Amherst St. Engine 36 went on location with smoke showing from a 2 1/2 story dwelling. B-56 reported fire on the 2nd floor with extension to the attic. The fire was under control in about 22 minutes. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded late last night for a report of a structure fire on Loepere St. B-43 went on location reporting fire in the rear of a 1 1/2 story vacant dwelling. The fire was under control in about 12 minutes. Dispatch April 13, 2009 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon to investigate an electrical problem on Lark St. Engine 33 went on location with smoke showing from a 2 1/2 story frame and requested the balance of the 1st alarm. Ladder 6 reported fire on the 1st floor rear. The fire was under control in about 25 minutes. Dispatch Fatal MVA: Forks Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a tractor trailer rollover on the I-90 on ramp from Walden Ave. Forks 9 went on location reporting a tractor trailer rollover with extrication required and a possible trauma code. The victim was extricated in about 29 minutes and was pronounced at an area hospital Dispatch Photos April 12, 2009 Brush Fire: Rescue Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a large brush fire at the CSX Rail Yards off of Harlem Rd. Rescue 9-2 went on location reporting a 100x100 brush fire. 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Grider St. Engine 33 went on location with smoke showing from a vacant 1 1/2 story dwelling. B-43 reported fire on the 1st floor with heavy smoke on the 2nd floor. The fire was under control in about 18 minutes. Photos & Video by Don Murtha Dispatch Photos Video MVA / Serious Injuries: East Eden Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a MVA at Sisson Highway & E Church St. East Eden 9-2 went on location reporting a MVA with a milk truck on fire fully involved and a trauma code. Dispatch April 11, 2009 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on E Oakwood Pl. Ladder 7 went on location with fire showing on the #4 side of a 2 1/2 story frame. B-56 reported extension to the attic. The fire was under control in about 20 minutes. Dispatch Photos 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a stove fire on Richfield Ave. Engine 4 went on location reporting heavy smoke showing and requested the balance of the 1st alarm. B-46 reported heavy smoke on the 1st floor of an occupied 2 1/2 story dwelling. The fire was under control in about 11 minutes. Dispatch April 9, 2009 Mutual Aid w/Genesee County: Alden Snorkel 6 & Crittenden (1 Engine for fill in @ Corfu) responded mutual to the Village of Corfu today. Corfu Firefighters were battling a house fire at 10 E Main St Wisconsin LODD: John Weber, 77, was a longtime member of Township Fire Department in Eau Claire died in the firehouse on Saturday, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Click Here for story Illinois LODD: Wellington-Greer, Ill. Assistant Chief John William Jeffers suffered an apparent fatal heart attack and was found dead at his home on April 2, less than 24 hours after a shift, according to the USFA. Click Here for story Aril 8, 2009 Incident Photos: I have received photos from Wales Center MVA with entrapment this afternoon. Photos are courtesy of Wales Center 9-1 Jason Miles. Click Here 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening to investigate smoke on Girard Pl. Engine 21 went on location with smoke showing on the 1st & 2nd floors of a 1 1/2 story vacant and requested the balance of the 1st alarm. B-56 reported fires on the 1st & 2nd floors. The fire was under control in about 27 minutes. Dispatch MVA / Person Trapped: Wales Center Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a MVA on Rte 78 near Hunters Creek Rd. Wales Center 9-1 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA with 1 car into a pole & heavy damage. 9-1 further requested Mercy Flight to the scene and reported 1 victim trapped. The victim was extricated in about 17 minutes. South Wales was called mutual aid to assist with closing Rte 78. Photos Courtesy Jason Miles (Wales Center 9-1) Dispatch Electrical Fire: Sheridan Park Firefighters responded this afternoon for smoke in the building on Sheridan Dr. Sheridan Park 9 reported smoke on the C side of the building and requested a FAST team to the scene. The smoke was traced to an electrical problem to an apartment. Mutual aid companies were Brighton, Kenmore (FAST), & Grand Island (fill in @ Sheridan Park). Crews were on location over an hour Dispatch MVA / Person Trapped: Doyle & Bellvue Firefighters responded last night for a report of a MVA on William St near Union Rd. Bellvue 9-2 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA with 2 victims and reported the call was in Doyle's district. Bellvue 9 reported an entrapment and using the tool off Bellvue Engine 3 & requested a 2nd ambulance. The victim was extricated in about 18 minutes. Dispatch April 6, 2009 Smoke in the Building: Harris Hill firefighters were alerted by Amherst Fire Control to an automatic fire alarm at 8800 Sheridan Drive at 11:05 this morning. Harris Hill 9-2 called onlocation and reported the building was evacuated and that there was some type of smoke in the building. Harris Hill 9-1 further reported smoke in the computer room. Mutual Aid companies were Main-Transit (Automatic Aid - Rescue), East Amherst (FAST), Clarence (Ladder), Bowmansville (Stand-by Company). The cause of the smoke/minor fire was traced to leaves in a HVAC unit on the roof. Harris Hill 9-1 listed it as $7,000 damage and called back in service at 12:15 Story & Audio by Andrew Fischer Dispatch April 5, 2009 Incident Photos: I have received photos from Rescue's auto & garage fire on Leonard Post Rd today. Photos are courtesy of James Herr. Click Here Incident Photos: I have received photos from Reserve's Garage Fire yesterday on Erwin Dr. Photos are courtesy of East Seneca Chief Brian Guy. Click Here Bedroom Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon to investigate smoke on Hayden St. Engine 25 went on location with smoke on the 1st floor and B-46 requested the balance of the 1st alarm. B-46 reported a bedroom fire on the 1st floor. The fire was under control in about 9 minutes. Dispatch Working Fire: At 1059 Rescue was alerted to a car fire with exposures. Rescue 9 arrived on location reporting a car and boat fully involved and wire burning and down with exposures to a garage and house. He ordered Rescue Engine 2 to stretch a 1 3/4 line to the yard. Rescue E2 arrived with the garage involved and extending to the house. The first crews extinguished the house and continued to work the car and boat. Rescue Truck 6 and Engine 1 worked the garage with the help of Pine Hill Engine 2. There where no injuries but a total loss of the car, boat and garage, and contents of the garage. No extention to the home. Just minor charing to the exterior of the sun porch. Mutual aid by Pine Hill, Forks (RIT), Sloan filled in at Rescue. The fire was under control in about 16 minutes. Story submitted by Tim Tryjankowski Dispatch Photos New Fire Wire Website: Wyoming County has launched the Wyoming County Fire Wire. It is still under construction but some pages are visible. Click Here 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Eagle St. Engine 32 went on location reporting fire in therear of a 2 1/2 vacant. B-43 reported fire on the 1st & 2nd floor with heavy smoke conditions. The fire was under control in about 17 minutes. Dispatch April 4, 2009 Working Fire: Reserve Firefighters responded this evening for a report of an auto fire in the garage on Erwin Dr. Reserve 9 went on location reporting an auto fire in an attached garage. Mutual aid companies were vigilant, East Seneca, & Orchard Park (FAST). Dispatch Photos Working Fire: Lake View Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Smith Rd. Lake Shore 9-1 went on location with smoke showing from a 2 1/2 story frame and further reported fire in the walls on the 1st floor. Mutual Aid companies were Hamburg (Engine), Scranton (Ladder), Lake Shore (Ambulance & Engine), Highland Hose (Heavy Rescue), ES-11, & Evans Center (FAST). The fire was under control in about 23 minutes. Dispatch April 3, 2009 Working Fire: Newstead firefighters were alerted at 17:55 hours today for a possible trailer on fire in the area of 61 Ashwood Lane in the Lesiurewood Campgrounds. Newstead chief got onscene and reported a fully involved trailer fire. Newstead 9 then requested Akron for a Tanker to the fire scene. A firefighter was transported to ECMC via Twin City 243 for a minor eye injury. Newstead called back in service at 20:44 hours. Story & Audio by Andrew Fischer Dispatch Chicken BBQ: Swormville Fire Company will be hosting their Annual Krolicks Chicken Barbeque hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary. It is this Sunday 4/5 11:30 - 3:00 the link for information would be www.swormvillefire.com 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Wilson St. Rescue 1 went on location with heavy fire showing from the rear of a 1 1/2 story vacant with an exposure problem. Defensive operations were in effect. The fire was under control in about 28 minutes. Photos & Video by Don Murtha Dispatch Photos Video 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Ivy St. Engine 31 went on location with heavy fire showing from the rear of a vacant 2 1/2 story frame. B-43 reported the attic fully involved and went to a defensive attack. The fire was under control in about 37 minutes. Photos & Video by Don Murtha Dispatch Photos Video Working Fire: Bowmansville Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Taft Ave. Bowmansville 9 went on location with smoke showing from a 2 1/2 story frame. Mutual aid companies were Lancaster Village (Engine), Twin District (FAST), & Harris Hill (fill in @ Bowmansville. The fire was under control in about 24 minutes. Photos & Video by Don Murtha Dispatch Photos Video 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded late last night for a report of a structure fire on Dewitt St. Engine 19 went on location with fire showing on the #2 side of a 2 1/2 story frame. The fire was under control in about 23 minutes Dispatch April 2, 2009 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a mattress fire on Mills St. B-43 went on location reporting heavy smoke howing from the 1st floor of an occupied story dwelling and requested the balance of the 1st alarm. B-43 further reported heavy fire in the rear of the structure. The fire was under control in about 22 minutes. Dispatch Annual Spring Dance: The Doyle 2 Hose Company will be having their Annual Spring Dance Saturday May 16th @ 7pm at the Seneca Hose Fire Hall on Seneca St. Doors open at 7pm. Click Here for details Working Fire: Kenilworth Firefighters responded early this morning for smoke coming from a building on Niagara Falls Blvd at the Saigon Bangkok Restaurant. Kenilworth 9-2 went on location with heavy smoke showing from the C side of the building and Kenilworth 9 requested a FAST team to the scene. Command further reported fire in the rear of the building and requested additional mutual aid to the scene. Mutual aid companies were Brighton (Engine), Ellwood (Ladder), Kenmore (FAST & 1 Engine), & Sheridan Park (fill in @ Kenilworth). The fire was under control in about 37 minutes. Dispatch April 1, 2009 Working Fire: Holland Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Holland-Glenwood Rd. Holland 9-1 went on location reporting a working fire in a tin roof wood frame structure and requested a full response from Holland and Colden. Holland 9 assumed command and requested a Tanker Mutual Aid from Chafee Sardinia to the scene. The fire was under control in about 24 minutes. Dispatch Fatal MVA: Spring Brook Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a MVA on Bowen Rd. State Police were on location reporting a school bus vs car head on MVA with extrication required. Spring Brook 9 went on location reporting 1 victim trapped , requesting EMS to expedite and Mercy Flight to the scene. Rural/Metro was on location working a trauma code. One victim was transported by Mercy Flight and 1 victim was ronounced at the scene. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Childs St. B-43 reported fire on the 3rd floor of a 3 story brick 50x100 building. The fire was under control in about 13 minutes. |