January 2009

January 30, 2009
Annual Boot Drive:
The Bowmansville and Millgrove Fire Companies will team up once again for the annual Boot drive on Friday February 6th and Saturday February 7th benefiting Woman and Children’s Variety Club.
Firefighters will be at the Transit Road Regal Theater on Friday and Saturday from 6pm - 9pm and Tops Markets at Transit and Rehm and at various intersections on Saturday from 9am -12 pm. Chief Thomas J. Trzepacz is chairing the project for the Bowmansville Fire Company. “ With the help of Chief Bob Eleczko and the Millgrove Fire Company the firefighters really enjoy doing this boot drive and it is well received by the public”
Last year, the team effort was one of the biggest in the area collecting more then $10,0000. This years goal is to surpass that. All of the proceeds raised by this year’s boot drive will go directly to the Variety Club Telthon which is on WKBW Channel 7 Sunday February 22nd. Thank you.

Tractor Trailer Rollover:
Marilla Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a Tractor Trailer vs Mini Van MVA at Three Rod Rd & Clinton St. Marilla 9 was informed enroute that Mercy Flight was unavailable and Alden & Elma were put on stand by. Marilla 9 went on location reporting a Tractor Trailer rollover with 2 patients in the mini van with no injuries.
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Alert 2:
BNIA Firefighters responded this afternoon for an Alert 2 for an inbound plane with mechanical difficulties. The plane landed without incident,

MVA / People Trapped:
Ellicott Creek Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a MVA on North French Rd. Ellicott Creek 9-2 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA T-Bone and extrication required on both cars for 3 victims. EC 9-2 requested mutual aid for Getzville to respond with their JAWS to the scene. All victims were extricated in about 47 minutes.
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1+ Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning to investigate a possible basement fire on Ada Pl. Engine 33 went on location and requested the balance of the 1st alarm. E33 further reported heavy fire in the rear of a 2 1/2 story frame and people trapped. B-44 assumed command and reported the exposure involved as well & requested an additional Engine (34) to the scene. Water supply was compromised due to a frozen hydrant and command requested an additional Ladder (14) to the scene. One victim was rescued and a search for a 2nd victim was negative. The fire in the original building was under control in about 32 minutes and the exposure was under control in about 36 minutes.
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January 29, 2009
Working Fire:
U-Crest Firefighters responded this evening for a report of an apartment fire on Stratford Pl. U-Crest 9-2 went on location reporting smoke showing and a working fire. Command further reported a 1 room fire. Mutual Aid companies were Cleveland Hill (Ladder), Forks (FAST), & Hy-View (fill in @ U-Crest). The fire was under control in about 26 minutes.
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Working Fire:
Alden Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a couch fire possibly out on arrival. Alden 9-3 went on location with smoke showing from an apartment building. Alden 9 went on location and assumed command and reported a working structure fire and requested mutual aid to the scene. Mutal Aid comapnies were Town Line ( Engine), Crittenden (Fire Police), Twin District (Engine), & Marilla (FAST). The fire was under control in about 34 minutes.
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January 28, 2009
1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening to investigate smoke in the basement on Marion St. B-47 went on location reporting fire showing in the basement with heavy smoke conditions and requested the balance of the 1st alarm assignment to the scene. The fire was under control in about 27 minutes
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3 Alarm Fire:
Boston Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a kitchen fire at the Boston Hotel on Boston State Rd. Boston 9-2 reported heavy smoke from the 2nd floor and Boston Engine 1 went on location reporting fire showing. Boston 9 requested the full 2nd alarm mutual aid response to the scene and reported a kitchen fire with extension to the 2nd floor. Heavy fire conditions forced Firefighters to go to defensive operations. Third alarm mutual aid companies were requested to the scene and for fill in. Mutual Aid companies were North Boston, Patchin, Springville, Colden, Hamburg, East Concord, Hillcrest, East Eden, Orchard Park (FAST), Armor, Newton Abbott, Chafee, & Langford. Crews are still on location as of this posting.
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January 27, 2009
2 Alarm Fire:
Holland Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Vermont Hill Rd. Holland 9-1 went on location with smoke showing from a 1 story brick frame and requested mutual aid to the scene. Mutual Aid companies were Chafee (Engine), Wales Center (Full Company response), South Wales (Tanker), East Aurora (fill in @ East Aurora), Strykersville (Tanker), & Colden (Engine). The fire was under control in about 2 hours 40 minutes.
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January 25, 2009
Snowmobile Accident:
Boston Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a snowmobile accident on the trails off South Feddick Rd. Boston 9 went on location reporting a snowmobile vs tree accident approximately 1 mile off road with 2 patients down and requested the STAR team from Hamburg.
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1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Niagara St at the Shoreline Apartments. B-56 went on location with fire showing. B-43 reported fire on the 4th floor of a 6 story apartment building. One victim was rescued by aerial ladder. The fire caused $165,000 damage was under control in about 23 minutes.
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Working Fire:
Ellwood Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of smoke coming from an apartment on Rockne St. Ellwood 9-2 went on location with smoke showing from the 1st floor of an apartment building. Mutual Aid was provided by Brighton (FAST), Kenilworth (Heavy Rescue), & Kenmore (fill in @ Ellwood).
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MVA / People Trapped:
Rescue Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a MVA at Walden Ave & Galleria Dr. Police went on location requesting Fire & Police to expedite to the scene. Rescue 9 reported 4 victims to be extricated. All victims were extricated in about 18 minutes.
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1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning to investigate a possible fire on Delaware Ave. Engine 2 went on location laying in a line & B-44 requested the balance of the 1st alarm. Engine 2 further reported an apartment fire on the 1st floor. The fire was under control in about 13 minutes.
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January 24, 2009
Working Fire:
Lancaster Firefighters responded this evening for a report of an attic fire on Caswell St. Lancaster 9-2 went on location reporting a working attic fire. Mutual Aid companies were Twin District (FAST), South Line, & Depew (fill in @ Lancaster).
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Working Fire:
Main Transit Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Stoneledge Ct. Main Transit 9-2 went on location reporting a working kitchen fire and requested a FAST team to the scene. Mutual Aid was provided by Snyder (FAST). The cause of the fire was listed as a stove burner left unattended. The fire was under control in about 10 minutes.
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New Department Link:
I have added a link on the Departments page for the Elma Fire Company.
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Incident Photos:
I have received photos from a vehicle fire Main-Transit worked on January 17, 2009 at the AAA offices on Sheridan Dr. Click Here

Grant Money:
Round 21 of the 2008 AFG awards were announced yesterday with Vigilant receiving $95,000 & Alden receiving $52,248 both for Operations & Safety. Also, Round 8 of the 2008 SAER awards were announced yesterday and Harris Hill received $87,648 for Recruitment.

1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Grote St. Ladder 13 went on location with fire showing on the #2 side of a 2 1.2 story frame. B-47 reported fire on the outside wall on the 2nd floor. The fire was under control in about 14 minutes.
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1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Swinburne St. Engine 22 went on location reporting a working fire. B-43 reported fire on the 1st floor with extension to the 2nd floor of a 2 story vacant house. The fire was under control in about 27 minutes.
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1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Hagen St. Engine 31 went on location with fire showing on the #3 side of a story frame. B-43 reported fire on the 2nd floor. The fire was under control in about 12 minutes.
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January 22, 2009
1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Sobieski St. B-43 went on location with smoke showing from a 2 story frame. B-56 reported heavy fire on the 1st floor rear. The fire was under control in about 34 minutes.
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MVA / Person Trapped:
Highland Hose & North Evans Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a rollover MVA on Sturgeon Point Rd. 831 went on location reporting a SUV rollover MVA with 1 person trapped. The victim was extricated in about 22 minutes.

1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Virginia St. B-56 went on location reporting light smoke showing from a 2 1/2 story frame. B-56 further reported fire in the attic. The fire was under control in about 15 minutes
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1+ Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded last night for a report of a structure fire on Goembel Ave. Engine 31 went on location with heavy fire showing on the 1st & 2nd floors of a 2 1/2 story frame. B-56 assumed command and reported heavy fire on all 3 floors and water supply problems. B-56 ordered Firefighters out of the building until water source was established. Additional equipment was requested bringing Engine 37 & Ladder 2 to the scene. One Firefighter from E37 suffered a minor injury and was taken to ECMC. The fire was under control in about 56 minutes.
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January 21, 2009
MVA / Person Trapped:
Eggertsville Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a car vs School bus MVA on Bailey Ave @ Cambridge St. Eggertsville 9-2 went on location reporting a car vs School Bus MVA with 10 children on the bus & extrication required for the driver of the car. The victim was extricated in about 20 minutes and was transported by Twin City to ECMC.

MVA / Person Trapped:
Doyle Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a MVA on the I-190 near the old South Ogden toll barriers. State police were on location confirming a rollover MVA with 1 person trapped. The victim was extricated in about 27 minutes.

January 20, 2009
1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Ontario St. Engine 26 reported smoke from quarters & went on location reporting smoke and flames showing from the 2nd floor of a 2 1/2 story with reports of people trapped. Primary & secondary searches were negative. The fire was under control in about 24 minutes.
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January 19, 2009
1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Watson St. Engine 3 went on location reporting heavy smoke showing from a 1 1/2 story frame. B-43 reported fire on the 1st floor in the rear step down. The fire was under control in about 13 minutes.
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January 18, 2009
1+ Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Prospect Ave. F-11 went on location with fire showing on the #4 side of a 1 1/2 story frame. B-44 requested an additional Ladder to the scene to replace the FAST team which brought Ladder 5 to the scene. The fire was under control in about 21 minutes.
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Fatal 1+ Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Dartmouth St. Ladder 7 went on location with smoke showing from the 2nd floor. Engine 34 went on location reporting fire on the 2nd floor #4 side with a report of people trapped inside. B-56 requested additional equipment & ambulances to the scene bringing Engine 38 & Ladder 6 to the scene. Ladder 7 reported 1 victim found not looking good on the 2nd floor & further reported a 2nd victim found on the 2nd floor. Both victims were pronounced. Arson & Homocide units were requested to the scene. The fire was under control in about 30 minutes.
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January 17, 2009
3 Alarm Fire:
Boston Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on West Tillen Rd. Boston Rescue 7 went on location reporting smoke showing. Boston Engine 1 went on location reporting a working fire approximately 800 ft off the road. Boston 9 requested mutual aid for Tankers to the scene. Command reported fire through the roof and defensive operations were ordered. Mutual Aid companies were Patchin (Engine), North Boston (Engine, Hvy Rescue), Colden (Engine, Hvy Rescue), Langford (2 Tankers), East Concord (Tanker), Mortons Corners (Tanker), North Collins (Engine), Eden (RITC), East Eden (Engine), Hamburg (Engine & STAR Team), Hillcrest (Engine for fill in @ North Boston), & Brant (Engine for fill in @ North Collins.
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Grant Money:
Round 20 of the 2008 AFG Grants were announced yesterday and Millgrove Fire Company will receive $59,850 & Swormville Fire Compnay will receive $988,704. Both companies received the money for Operations & Safety.

Fatal Carbon Monoxide:
Reserve Firefighters responded this morning for a report of 2 people unresponsive in a basement on Windmill Rd. Command reported 2 females down in the basement, 1 with aginal respirations. One victim was pronounced at an area hospital.

2 Alarm Fire:
City of Tonawanda Firefighters responded early this norning to BJ's Wholesale Club on Youngs Rd. Command went on location with smoke in the building. Mutual Aid was requested from North Tonawanda (Ladder, Engine) Brighton (FAST & Hammer 7), Sheridan Park (Engine), Kenilworth (Heavy Rescue), & Grand Island (fill in). Fire was reported in a kiosk inside the building.
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1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Smith St. Engine 3 was returning from a squad call and notified dispatch of heavy black smoke in the area and requested the balance of the 1st alarm be started. E3 went on location reporting the rear of a 1 1/2 story frame fully involved on Smith St. B-43 reported and exposure problem & Engine 32 reported a frozen hydrant.
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January 16, 2009
Level 1 Spill Response:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning to General Mills on Michigan Ave to investigate. Engine 1 went on location reporting a 100 gallon diesel spill and requested Hazmat 1 to the scene. Dispatch sent a spill response to the scene. All units were in service in about 25 minutes.

MVA / Person Trapped
Lake Shore Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a MVA on Route 5 in front of the Wannakah Country Club. Hamburg 9 went on location reporting a 2 car head on MVA & extrication required. Hamburg 9 also reported 1 victim unconcious with possible serious internal injuries. The victim was extricated in about 10 minutes.

1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded late last night for a report of a structure fire on Southampton St. Engine 21 went on location with smoke showing from a 2 story frame. B-43 assumed command and reported fire on the 2nd floor. The fire was under control in about 22 minutes.
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January 15, 2009
1+ Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Laird Ave. Engine 19 went on location with smoke showing from the attic of a 2 1/2 story frame. B-47 reported fire on the 2nd floor extending into the attic. B-56 assumed command and reported water supply problems and reuested an additional Engine (34) to the scene. The fire is under investigation and damages were estimated at $65,000. The fire was under control in about 22 minutes.
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January 14, 2009
1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Godfrey St. Engine 23 went on location with smoke showing from 1 story brick dwelling. Engine 23 further reported fire in a bathroom. The fire was under control in about 6 minutes.
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1+ Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Reservation St. Ladder 13 reported enroute to a squad call heavy smoke in the area. Engine 26 went on location reporting fire on the 2nd floor and extending to the attic of a 2 1/2 story & an exposure on the #2 side and requested additional equipment bringing Engine 34 & Ladder 6 to the scene. The fire was under control in about 21 minutes.
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1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded late last night for a report of a rekindle at a previous fire on Columbus Ave. B-46 went on location reporting fire through the roof of a 1 1/2 story frame. The fire was under control in about 13 minutes.
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January 13, 2009
1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening to investigate a kitchen fire on Columbus Ave. Engine 4 went on location with smoke showing from the 1st floor of a 1 1/2 story frame. B-46 requested the balance of the 1st alarm. B-46 assumed command and reported heavy smoke conditions and a kitchen fire on the 1st floor. The fire was under control in about 25 minutes.
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2 Alarm Fire:
Lake Erie Beach Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Northfield St. Lake Erie Beach 9 went on location reporting heavy smoke showing and fire in the basement. Mutual Aid companies were Angola, Brant, Evans Center, & Farnham (fill in @ Lake Erie Beach).
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January 12, 2009
2 Alarm Fire:
Chafee Sardinia Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Olean Rd. Command went on location reporting a working fire in a dwelling.

Grant Money:
The Newstead Fire Company recieved $21,086 in round 19 of the 2008 AFG awards for Operations & Safety.

LODD:
A Boston firefighter died Friday after the ladder truck he was riding in crashed into a high-rise building on Huntington Avenue. Click Here

January 11, 2009
1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Walden Ave. Engine 31 went on location reporting a working fire in an unattached 2 car garage. The fire was under control in about 8 minutes.
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January 10, 2009
1+ Alarm Fatal Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Downing St. Engine 4 went on location reporting smoke showing and fire on the #1 side. Engine 4 further reported the possibilty of a person trapped. One victim was located in cardiac arrest and command requested the ambulance to expedite. B-46 requested additional equipment bringing Engine 32 & Ladder 2 to the scene. The victim was pronounced at an area hospital. The fire was under control in about 60 minutes.
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MVA / Person Trapped:
Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a rollover MVA at Cazenovia St & Seneca St. Ladder 10 went on location reporting a 1 car rollover MVA wtih 1 person trapped inside and requested Rescue 1 to the scene. The victim was extricated in about 8 minutes.

January 9, 2009
1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning to investigate a grease fire on Fillmore Ave. B-43 went on location with smoke showing from the #2 side 2nd floor and requested the balance of the 1st alarm. Engine 3 reported fire in the ceiling. The fire was under control in about 11 minutes.
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January 8, 2009
MVA / Person Trapped:
Evans Center Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a MVA on Versailles Plank Rd. Evans Center 9 went on location reporting a car vs plow MVA and 1 person trapped. The patient was extricated in about 29 minutes.

1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a kitchen fire on Indian Orchard Pl. Engine 25 went on location reporting a person down and smoke showing. B-46 requested the balance of the 1st alarm and an ambulance to the scene. The fire was under control in about 8 minutes.
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Alert 2:
BNIA Firefighters responded this afternoon about 30 minutes after the first Alert 2 for an inbound plane with mechanical difficulties. The plane landed without incident.

Alert 2:
BNIA went on an Alert 2 this afternoon for a small inbound plane with landing gear and steering issues. After making a low passover, the front landing wheel locked in place and the tower cleared the plane for landing. The plane landed without incident, the landing gear held up and steering issues were overcome. All companies/agencies were thanked for their quick response.

MVA w/ Injuries:
U-Crest Firefighters responded last night for a report of a MVA at George Urban Blvd & Dick Rd. U-Crest 9 & Rural/Metro 507 went on location requesting additional resources to the scene. A total of 3 ILS/ALS ambulances were requested and 3 patients were transported with minor injuries.

January 7, 2009
MVA / Vehicle Fire:
East Amherst Firefighters responded last night for a report of a car into a tree on Klein Rd. Command went on location reporting a 1 car MVA into a tree & the car fully involved. The driver of the car was self extricated when Fire crews arrived.

Working Fire:
Akron Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a kitchen fire on Main Rd. Akron 9 went on location reporting a working fire in a kitchen. Mutual Aid companies were Clarence Center (FAST), Newstead, & Clarence (fill in @ Akron).

MVA / Person Trapped:
Getzville Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a MVA involving a school bus on John James Audobon Pkwy. Command went on location reporting 1 person pinned in the car and extrication necessary. The bus driver was also transported to an area hospital.

MVA / People Trapped:
Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a MVA on the I-190 Northbound near Elm St. Engine 1 went on location reporting a 2 car serious MVA head on collision. E1 updated B-43 that 3 people were trapped. Rescue 1 extricated all 3 victims in about 36 minutes. Injuries are unknown at this time.

January 6, 2008
LODD Memorial Photos:
I have received more pictures from yesterday's Memorial Service for Fallen Firefighter Norm Koch courtesy of the Genesee County Fire Wire. Click Here

MVA / Person Trapped:
South Line Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a MVA at Losson Rd & Towers Blvd. South Line 9 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA with 1 person trapped. The victim was extricated in about 15 minutes.

1+ Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Alma Ave. B-53 reported smoke in the area & Engine 23 went on location with heavy fire showing from a 1 1/2 story & an exposure problem on the #2 side. B47 went on location reporting heavy fire conditions throughout with exposures on the #2 & #4 sides and defensive operations were in effect. B-56 requested additional equipment bringing Engines 22 & 28 to the scene. The fire was under control in about 50 minutes.
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Alert 2:
BNIA Firefighters responded this morning for an Alert 2 at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport for an inbound plane with an engine out and 16 souls on board. The plane landed without incident.

January 5, 2009
Genesee County LODD Memorial Photos:
Here are some photos from the Norm Koch Memorial Service today in Corfu, NY. The past Corfu Chief and East Pembroke Commisioner passed away in the line of duty while at the scene of a MVA. Deepest sympathies go out to the family, Corfu, & East Pembroke Fire Companies. Click Here to view photos.

January 4, 2009
Fatal MVA
Getzville Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a rollover MVA at the N French entrance ramp to the I-990. Getzville 9-2 went on location reporting a 1 car MVA, rollover multiple times, with 1 person trapped, & heavy extrication required. The victim was extricated in about 13 minutes. One victim was pronounced DOA.

1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon to investigate a possible dryer fire on Fredro St. Engine 35 went on location reporting fire showing on the 1st floor and requested the balance of the 1st alarm. B46 reported extension to the 2nd floor also. The fire was under control in about 22 minutes.
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Working Fire:
Lake Erie Beach Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Lakeside Dr. Lake Erie Beach 9-1 went on location with smoke showing from a 1 1/2 stroy frame. Mutual Aid companies were Evans Center, Brant, Angola, Farnham, Highland Hose, Eden 1 Engine fill @ Angola), North Collins (fill in), & North Evans (1 Engine fill @ Evans Center).
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January 3, 2009
Working Fire:
Windom Firefighters responded early this morning to investigate smoke at 1 Bills Dr, Ralph Wilson Stadium. Windom 9 went on location requesting the balance of the 1st alarm for a fire in a dugout suite. Mutual Aid companies were Hillcrest, Orchard Park, Scranton (Ladder), & Newton Abbott (FAST). The fire was out in about 13 minutes.
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January 2, 2009
Working Fire:
Highland Hose Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Sturgeon Point Rd. Command went on location reporting a working basement fire. Mutual Aid companies were North Evans, Angola, Evans Center, Brant, Eden (fill in @ North Evans), Scranton (Ladder), Lake View, & Lake Shore (fill in @ Highland).
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Working Fire:
Cleveland Hill Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on st. Lucian Court. Cleveland Hill 9-2 went on location reporting a possible wood burner extended into the house. Cleveland Hill 9 assumed command and reported a working basement fire. Mutual Aid companies were Snyder (FAST), CD-132, & U-Crest ( fill in @ Cleve Hill). The fire was under control in about 17 minutes.
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January 1, 2009
Working Fire:
Holland Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a chimney fire on Wagner Rd. Holland command reported a wood burner stove with extension into the walls. Chafee-Sardinia responded mutual aid to the scene.
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1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded late this morning for a report of a structure fire on Genesee St. Engine 31 went on location with smoke showing from a 2 1/2 story frame. B-43 reported fire on the 2nd floor. The fire was under control in about 22 minutes & the cause is listed as careless use of an extension cord.
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Fatal Fire:
City of Tonawanda Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire with a person trapped on Stark St. Car 6 went on location with smoke & fire showing from the rear of a 1 1/2 story frame with an exposure problem on the #4 side. Command reported heavy fire conditions which forced crews out of the building and ordered a defensive attack. Mutual Aid companies were North Tonawanda, Grand Island (fill in), Brighton (FAST), & Kenilworth. One victim was found DOA inside the residence. The fire was under control in about 78 minutes.
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MVA / Person Trapped:
Grand Island Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a MVA on the I-190 at the South Grand Island Bridge. Grand Island 9 went on location reporting 3 seperate accidents involving 11 cars, and 1 victim trapped. The victim was extricated in about 15 minutes.

1 Alarm Fire:
Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Anderson Pl. B-44 went on location reporting smoke showing in the hallway. B-44 further reported a fire in the hallway of a 4 story apartment building. The fire was under control in about 8 minutes.
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