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November 29, 2008 Working Fire: Snyder Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a possible chimney fire on Frankhauser Rd. Snyder 9 went on location with fire showing from the roof of a 2 1/2 story frame and reported a workung fire. Command further reported fire in a rear family room through the roof. getzville responded mutual aid as the FAST team. The fire was under control in about 26 minutes. Dispatch   Google View Apparatus Photos: I have updated Apparatus photos for Hamburg & Scranton. Click Here Working Fire: Scranton Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Sowles Rd. Scranton 9-1 went on location reporting a working fire. Mutual Aid companies were Hamburg (Heavy Rescue), Armor (Engine), Newton Abbott (Ladder), Big Tree (Ambulance), Orchard Park (FAST). The fire was under control in about 17 minutes. Dispatch   Google View 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Roesch St. Engine 26 went on location reporting a working fire in a 1 1/2 story frame & further reported a basement fire. The fire was under control in about 17 minutes. Dispatch   Google View November 28, 2008 MVA / Person Trapped: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a MVA at Main St & Amherst St. Engine 34 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA with high impact. Ladder 7 reported a rollover with 1 trapped & requested 3 ambulances 1 ALS to the scene. Rescue 1 extricated the victim in about 39 minutes. Dispatch MVA / People Trapped: Main Transit Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a MVA rollover on Hopkins Rd near Maple Rd. Main Transit 9-1 went on location reporting a 1 car rollover MVA with extrication of 2 required. The victims were extricated in about 15 minutes. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Titus Ave as crews were working on Broadway. B-56 went on location reporting a garage well involved with extension into a vacant 1 1/2 story frame. The fire was under control in about 15 minutes. The cause is under investigation. Dispatch (Partial Only)   Google View 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Broadway near Deschler St. Engine 22 went on location with fire on the 2nd floor of a 2 1/2 story frame. The fire was under control in about 18 minutes. Dispatch   Google View November 27, 2008 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Gibson St. B-43 went on location with smoke showing from the rear of a 1 1/2 story frame. B-43 further reported fire in the rear step down with extension to the attic. The fire was under control in about 14 minutes. Dispatch    Google View Airport Alert: BNIA Firefighters responded to an Alert 2 at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport yesterday evening for an inbound plane with mechanical difficulties. The plane landed without incident. Pedestrian Struck: Buffalo Firefighters responded yesterday afternoon for a report of a pedestrian struck by a train at E Delevan & Humboldt Pkwy. B-47 reported 1 victim down with serious injuries. The victim was transported to ECMC November 26, 2008 1+ Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded late this morning to investigate a possible electrical fire on Kensington Ave. Engine 23 went on location reporting smoke and something going in the walls and requested the balance of the 1st alarm. B-47 assumed command and reported fire in the walls of a 1 1/2 story frame with a storefront. B-56 reported extension to all floors and heavy smoke conditions and requested additional equipment bringing Engines 31,38 & Ladder 13 to the scene. One Firefighter suffered a minor injury. The fire was under control in about 41 minutes. Dispatch   Google View Working Fire: North Amherst Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Orbit Dr. North Amherst 9-5 reported a working fire. North Amherst 9 reported a propane explosion and the structure fully involved. Swormville responded as the FAST team. The fire was under control in about 24 minutes. Dispatch Working Fire: Eggertsville Firefighters responded late last night for a report of a structure fire on Meadow Lea Rd. Eggertsville 9 went on location reporting a working fire and requested a FAST team from Snyder. The fire was under control in about 30 minutes. Dispatch November 25, 2008 Working Fire: Grand Island Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Center Court North. Grand Island 9-3 reported heavy smoke showing. Grand Island 9 requested a FAST team and reported a working fire on the 3rd floor of a multiple unit apartment building. Mutual Aid companies were Sheridan Park (FAST), City of Tonawanda, Eggertsville, & Brighton (fill in at Grand Island). One civilian was transported for smoke inhalation. The fire was under control in about 57 minutes. Dispatch MVA / Person Trapped: Wales Center Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a MVA on Strykersville Rd near East Creek Rd. Wales Center 8 went on location reporting a car off the road into the ditch with 1 person trapped & requested Strykersville 7 to assist with extrication. The victim was freed in about 40 minutes. November 24, 2008 Food Drive: The Eggertsville Hose Company will be collecting non perishable food items for it's annual food drive on December 10, 2008. For full story Click Here Funeral Arrangements: Viewing WHERE: Harmon Funeral Home 571 Forest Avenue Staten Island, NY WHEN: Monday, November 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, November 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and Procession WHERE: Sacred Heart Church 981 Castleton Ave Staten Island, NY WHEN: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 11 a.m. LODD: For the second time in two weeks, New York City firefighters are mourning the loss of one of their own. Lt. Robert J. Ryan Jr., 46, died after sustaining injures from a ceiling collapse while he was working in the attic of a two-story dwelling on Van Buren Street in Staten Island. An FDNY spokesman said that the collapse knocked off his SCBA face piece and he became unconscious. "The firefighters got to him quickly, got him right out and started CPR on him right away." He was transported to Richmond University Medical Center of Staten Island, where Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta announced his death at a 6 a.m. press conference. Lt. Ryan, a 17-year veteran of the department, had been assigned to Engine 155 for over two years. His company was the first to arrive at the 12:28 a.m. fire, which reached two alarms. Since his appointment to the FDNY on April 14, 1991, he previously worked at Engines 228, 280 and 282 in Brooklyn, Engine 6 in Manhattan, Battalion 4 in Manhattan. and the 22nd Battalion in Staten Island. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in March 2001. Lt. Ryan, a lifelong Staten Island resident, is survived by his wife, Kathleen; a son, Chris, 17; a daughter, Kayla, 12; a stepson, Alex, 10; and a stepdaughter, Emma, 8. November 23, 2008 1+ Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on West Delevan Ave. B-44 went on location reporting fire on the 2nd floor venting out the windows of a 2 1/2 story frame and an exposure problem on the #2 side. Engine 37 responded as the extra Engine to the scene. One Firefighter from Engine 19 suffered a minor injury and was transported to a local hospital. Two civilians suffered minor injuries as well and were treated. The fire was under control in about 31 minutes. Dispatch 1+ Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Oneida St. B-43 went on location with heavy fire showing from the 2nd floor of a 2 1/2 story vacant dwelling. B-56 requested an additional Engine (22) to the scene for water supply and ordered defensive operation setting up Ladder pipes. Crews finalized operations in about 2 hours 52 minutes. Dispatch November 22, 2008 Alert 2: BNIA Firefighters responded this evening for an Alert 2 for an inbound plane with smoke in the cockpit & 75 sould on board. The plane landed without incident and and was evacuated. MVA / Person Trapped: Eggertsville Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a MVA at Eggert Rd & Carmen Rd. Eggertsville 9 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA with 4 patients, 1 to be extricated, & requested 4 ambulances to the scene. The victim was extricated in about 22 minutes. Dispatch New Apparatus Photo Review: Here is a link to an all around view of the new South Line Truck 6. A special thank you goes out to Andrew Atkinson for the invitation. Click Here November 21, 2008 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening to investigate smoke on Moselle St. Engine 31 reported heavy smoke in the area and requested the balance of the 1st alrm. B-43 reported heavy smoke showing from the 1st 7 2nd floors of a 2 story frame. The fire was under control in about 18 minutes. Dispatch Incident Photos: Here is a link to photos from Buffalo's 2nd Alarm Fire today on Sprenger Ave. Click Here Old Audio: I have uploaded more old audio files from March 2004. Click Here 2 Alarm Fire: Scranton Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a basement fire on Sowles Rd. Scranton 9-1 went on location reporting light smoke showing. Scranton 9 assumed command a reported a working basement fire. The automatic 2nd alarm mutual aid companies were Big Tree (Engine & Ambulance), Woodlawn (Ladder), Lake Shore (Heavy Rescue), Newton Abbott (FAST). The fire was knocked down in about 16 minutes. Dispatch Mutual Aid Barn Fire: Wales Center Firefighters responded mutual aid to Sheldon in Wyoming County for a working barn fire at Dutch Hollow Rd & Center Line Rd. Wales Center was assigned to draft from a pond to establish a water supply. Marilla also responded as a fill in company at Cowelsville, East Aurora filled in at Wales Center, & Holland filled in at Strykersville. Dispatch 2 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Sprenger Ave. Engine 31 went on location reporting 2 structures involved and requested an additional 2 Engines & 1 Truck to the scene. B-43 requested the 2nd alarm enroute and went on location reporting fire in the rear on all floors of the main fire building with the #4 exposure also involved and a possible exposure on the #2 side. The fire was under control in about 42 minutes. Dispatch 1+ Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Wade Ave. Engine 34 reported smoke showing enroute and Ladder 7 went on location with fire showing on the #4 side roof of a 2 1/2 story frame. B-56 assumed command & requested additional equipment bringing Engines 21 & 23 to the scene. B-56 ordered an emergency evacuation of the building & ordered defensive operations. The fire was under control in about 75 minutes. Dispatch 2 Alarm Fire: Orchard Park Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Chestnut Ridge Rd. Hillcrest 9-2 went on location reporting a working structure fire in a 2 1/2 story frame and requested a FAST team. Mutual Aid companies were Windom, Hillcrest, Hamburg, Reserve (FAST), Armor, East Aurora, West Falls, Scranton, Hamburg, North Boston, Lake Shore (fill in at Armor), & East Seneca (fill in at Orchard Park). Dispatch MVA: Wales Center Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a MVA on Center Line Rd. Holland 9-3 was on location reporting a 1 car rollover MVA November 20, 2008 MVA / Person Trapped: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a MVA on the Route 33 Eastbound at E.Ferry. Engine 21 went on location reporting a rollover MVA witha person trapped. Rescue 1 extricated the patient in about 14 minutes. Photos from NITTEC are on the right side below the audio files. Firefighters Caught in a Flashover: I received an email with a link to this video today of 2 Firefighters caught in a flashover with one going head first out of a window and the other jumping out of the way. The video is on this page below the audio files. Old Audio: I have added more Old Audio Files to the Audio Archives Page for February 2004. Click Here 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Liddell St. Engine 22 went on location with smoke showing from the 1st floor of a 2 1/2 story frame. B-43 reported fire on the 1st floor with extension. The fire was under control in about 19 minutes. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded late last night to investigate smoke on Parkside Ave. Engine 38 went on location reporting light smoke showing and a fire in the floor of the attic. B-47 requested the balance of the 1st alarm to the scene. The fire was under control in about 9 minutes. Dispatch November 19, 2208 Working Fire: Kenmore Firefighters responded this evening for an alarm of fire on Knowlton St. Kenmore 9 went on location reporting smoke showing with fire out the rear and requested a FAST team. Kenmore 9-1 further reported heavy fire on the 2nd floor rear of a 2 1/2 story frame. Mutual Aid companies were Kenilworth (FAST), Ellwood (Engine), & Sheridan Park (fill in at Kenmore). The fire was under control in about 18 minutes. Dispatch Old Audio: I came across some old dispatches from when I first started recording dispatches in 2004 and I'm going to add them to the site. All of these will be accessible on the Audio Archives page. Click Here for January 2004. 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 reporting smoke showing from the front and further reported heavy fire conditions on the 4th floor in Apt 408 and 1 person trapped on the balcony. B-56 requested an additional 1 & 1 to the scene bringing Engine 37 & Ladder 5 to the scene. The fire was under control in about 21 minutes. Dispatch Working Fire: City of Tonawanda Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Young St. Car 12 reported a working fire in a commercial building and requested a FAST team to the scene. Mutual Aid companies were Brighton (FAST) & Grand Island (fill in at City of Tonawanda HQ). Dispatch (mutual aid only for Brighton & Grand Island) MVA / Person Trapped: Swormville Firefighters responded yesterday afternoon for a report of a MVA at Transit Rd & North French. Swormville 9 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA with 2 patients and 1 needed extrication. The victim was extricated in about 14 minutes. November 18, 2008 Multiple MVA's: Several Erie County Fire Companies responded throughout the evening yesterday and early this morning for reports of MVA's. Below freezing temperatures caused Black Ice on the roadways causing several PDO accidents. LODD: A Goldsboro City, N.C. firefighter and EMS team member died on Friday, Nov. 14 at her home following a shift after suffering an apparent heart attack, according to the USFA. For full story Click Here LODD: Central Maine firefighters lost one of their own Monday when Hartland firefighter Michael Snowman, 49, collapsed at the scene of a house fire on Route 69 in Detroit and later died. For full story Click Here MVA / Person Trapped: Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a MVA at Ontario St & Fuller St. Engine 26 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA and 1 person trapped. They used the JAWS to pop a door to extricate the victim. November 17, 2008 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a boiler room fire on Delaware Ave at the Jewish Community Center. Engine 2 went on location reporting an order of smoke in the area. E2 further reported a door on fire in the basement. The fire was under control in about 12 minutes. Dispatch LODD: Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta announced that Probationary Firefighter Jamel M. Sears died at Mt. Sinai Medical Center on November 11, where he was taken after falling unconscious following completion of a training exercise at the Department's training academy located at Randall's Island on November 10. Probationary Firefighter Sears, 33, was appointed to the FDNY on July 1, 2008, and was enrolled in the 23-week Probationary Firefighters Training Program. Sears collapsed about 11:30 a.m., after successfully completing an 18-minute training exercise where he donned full firefighting gear and performed a series of tasks and functional skills.  Firefighters on scene tried to revive him but he never regained consciousness. Probationary Firefighter Sears, a lifelong Bronx resident, was a four-year U.S. Navy veteran (1995-1999) and served aboard the USS Alaska. He also worked at TD Waterhouse as a customer rep and at Keyspan Energy as an operating mechanic prior to joining the FDNY. He graduated from All Hallows High School and attended Bronx Community College before enlisting in the Navy. He is survived by his wife, Sherita, a New York City Police Officer assigned to the 41st Precinct in the Bronx, and their two children, son Mahlek, 12, and daughter Jya, 8. Story provided by Jim Bauld FDNY 2 Alarm Fire: Clarence Firefighters responded last night for a report of a chimney fire on Strickler Rd. Clarence 9 went on location reporting a fire in the wall and requested a FAST team to the scene. Command further reported extension into the attic. Mutual Aid companies were Clarence Center, Main Transit (FAST), Harris Hill (Engine), Akron (Engine), Newstead (Heavy Rescue), & Millgrove (fill in). Dispatch Alert 2: BNIA Firefighters responded yesterday for a report of an inbound Jet Blue plane carrying 76 people on board having flap problems. The plane landed without incident. Firefighters Facing Their Own Emergency: Channel 4 News is doing a story that will air at 5 pm tonight about Volunteer Firefighters Facing Their Own Emergency in these rough economic times. To view the story with video Click Here LODD: A Detroit Firefighter lost his life Saturday morning when the roof of an abadoned building collapsed on him. Click Here for full story November 15. 2008 Working Fire / Person Trapped: Kenilworth Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a residential structure fire with residents trapped on Claremont St. Kenilworth 9 was on location reporting smoke showing & a person trapped on the 2nd floor. The victim was rescued within 7 minutes of the alarm and transported to an area hospital. Command updated dispatch that there was a working kitchen fire on the 1st floor. The fire was under control in about 14 minutes. Dispatch Working Fire: Evans Center Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Eden Evans Center Rd. Evans Center 9 went on location reporting a fully involved working fire. Mutual Aid companies were Angola, Brant (Tanker), Scranton (Ladder), Eden (FAST), Highland Hose (Engine), Lake Erie Beach (Engine, Heavy Rescue, Ambulance), & North Evans (Fill in at Evans Center). The fire was under control in about 1 hour. Dispatch Audio: I now have audio from Lackawanna's 2 Alarm fire on Myrtle St. Click Here Alert 2: BNIA Firefighters responded to an Alert 2 issued for an inbound plane with mechanical difficulties. The plane landed without incident. Grant Money: Round 11 of the 2008 AFG Awards was issued yesterday. The followign companies in Erie County recieved an award for Operations & Safety. Rescue Hose Company in Cheektowaga received $66,232; Winchester Fire Company received $132,098; & the Lawtons Fire Company received $8,219. November 14, 2008 Photos: I have received photos from Patchins fire at 8119 Lower East Hill Rd on 11-12-08. Click Here 2 Alarm Fire: Lackawanna Firefighters responded yesterday for a report of a structure fire on Myrtle St. Engine 3 went on location reporting heavy fire on the 2nd floor. Command requested a 2nd alrm to the scene. One civilian was treated for smoke inhalation. The fire was under control in about 20 minutes. Dispatch Incident Photos: Here are links to photos of Buffalo's fires yesterday on Broadway & Reiman St. 1955 Broadway 75 Reiman St November 13, 2008 Incident Photos: I received a couple of photos from Ladder 7's MVA today on East Delevan. Click Here 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Reiman St. B-56 left the Broadway fire and went on location reporting heavy fire showing on the 1st floor of a 2 story frame with an exposure problem on the #4 side and 2 big lines going in operation. The fire was under control in about 39 minutes. Dispatch  Photos 1+ Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire at North Ogden & Broadway. Engine 22 went on location reporting a working fire. B-43 assumed command and reported heavy fire out the rear of a 2 story frame and further reported fire in the basement and 1st floor. B-56 requested additional equipment bringing Engine 25 & Ladder 6 to the scene. The fire was under control in about 31 minutes. Dispatch   Photos MVA / Person Trapped: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon to the aid of their own for a MVA at E. Delevan & Chelsea St. Ladder 7 reported to dispatch while enroute to an alarm of fire they were involved in a MVA and requested the JAWS to the scene to extricate a victim in the car. Two Firefighters were transported with minor injuries. Photos 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo FireFighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Summer St. B-44 went on location reporting an electrical fire in the ceiling on the 3rd floor of a 3 story apartment building. The fire was under control in about 19 minutes. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Minnesotta Ave. Engine 34 went on location with smoke showing from a 2 1/2 story frame. B-47 assumed command and reported a fire on the 2nd floor. The fire was under control in about 11 minutes. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded late last night for a report of a structure fire on Orange St. Engine 21 went on location with nothing showing. B-43 reported a small fire on the 1st floor possibly rubbish and was holding all companies. The fire was under control in about 8 minutes. Dispatch November 12, 2008 2 Alarm Fire: Big Tree Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a Simplex Alarm of Fire on Southwestern Blvd at Bethel Estates. Big Tree 9 went on location with heavy smoke showing on the 3rd floor and requested the 2nd alarm mutual aid companies. Mutual Aid companies were Scranton (Engine & Ladder), Armor (Heavy Rescue & Ambulance), Lake Shore (Engine), Woodlawn (Ladder), & Orchard Park (FAST). Dispatch 2 Alarm Fire: Swormville Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Green Cage Circle. Swormville 9 went on location with smoke showing and requested automatic mutual aid. Command further reported a working bedroom fire. Mutual Aid comapnies were East Amherst & North Amherst (FAST). Dispatch MCI: Buffalo firefighters and Rural Metro EMS responded to the Buffalo Zoo this afternoon for an MCI. Inital call placed 19 children overcome by pepper spray/mace at the Buffalo Zoo Magnet School. Buffalo Fire responded with Engine 38, Ladder 13, Rescue 1, B-47, B-41, F-20, and F-9 responded. Rural Metro EMS units responding included 2 ambulances, 952, and Medic 9. Erie County dispatched ES-11 as well as SMART 1 & 2 to the incident. Buffalo Police also responded to the scene. 1 transport occurred while numerous children were treated and released at the scene. Medical Command was terminated after about 2 hours. New Apparatus: I saw the new South Line Truck 6 today and took a photo. Click Here to view. I also added Bowmansville 9 to the Bowmansville Page. Click Here Working Fire: Patchin Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Lower East Hill Rd. North Boston 9-1 went on location reporting a working fire in an attached garage with extension to the house. Mutual Aid companies were Boston (Engine), North Boston (Engine), West Falls (Engine), Colden (Engine), East Concord (Engine), East Eden (Engine to fill in at Patchin), Hamburg (Engine to fill in North Boston), & Boston Emergency Squad. The fire was under control in about 67 minutes. Dispatch   Photos Greenhouse Fire: Clarence Center Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a fire in a greenhouse on Clarence Center Rd at Thompson Brothers. Clarence Center 9 went on location reporting the fire out on arrival. Mutual Aid was alerted for Clarence and Getzville (FAST). All units were back in service in about 32 minutes. Dispatch Commercial Fire: Ellicott Creek Firefighters responded yesterday for a fire alarm activation with a possible fire on American Campus Dr. Ellicott Creek 9 requested the automatic mutual aid enroute and went on location reporting heavy smoke on the 3rd floor. The fire was out on arrival. Mutual Aid companies were North Bailey & Brighton (FAST). Dispatch November 11, 2008 Video: I have created an Erie County Fire Apparatus Video. Due to YouTube restrictions I had to break it into 2 segments. Part 1   Part 2 New Website: I have added a link on the Departments page for the Pine Hill Fire Company. Click Here November 10, 2008 MVA / Person Trapped: Bellvue Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a MVA at Union RD & Como Park Blvd. Bellvue 9 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA, 1 Rollover and extrication required. The victim was extricated in about 12 minutes. 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a High Rise fire on Niagara Square at City Hall. C-1 reported to B-56 that smoke was moderate on the 9th floor, the source being an electrical problem with a wall heater in one of the offices on that floor.. The 9th floor of City Hall was ordered to be evacuated while the rest of the building during initial search was found to be void of smoke. Companies were held on scene to search building for any other sources but no actual fire was detected Apparatus: I have updated apparatus for Grand Island, Eggertsville, Big Tree, & Sheridan Park. Click Here New Website: I have added the website for the Millgrove Fire Department to the Departments page. Click Here November 9, 2008 Crash & Burn Weekend Day 2: The Sheridan Park Fire Company held Day 2 of the Crash & Burn Weekend with the Live Burn. Firefighters who participated were from Sheridan, Park, Eggertsville, Ellicott Creek, Kenilworth, Union, Rescue, U-Crest, Grand Island, Big Tree, Woodlawn, Depew, Getzville, Hartland, Middleport, North Bailey, East Aurora, & Williamsville. Photos   Video MVA / Multiple People Trapped: Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a MVA at the intersection of Clinton & Michigan involving two cars, nine patients. Engine 1, Ladder 2 first on scene requesting additional assistance from Engine 32, F-20, B-43 as well as extrication required from Rescue 1 for one vehicle with entrapment. Rural Metro Medical Services 952 (Supervisor) requested a total of 5 ambulances to the scene for transports to various local hospitals. A total of 8 transports and 1 refusal @ scene. All victims were extricated in about 48 minutes. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning to investigate smoke in the area on Sheffield St. Engine 4 went on location reporting smoke in the area trying to locate the source. Engine further reported a working fire and requested the balance of the 1st alarm. B-46 reported fire on the 2nd floor of a 1 1/2 vacant. The fire was under control in about 25 minutes. Dispatch November 8, 2008 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Cable St. Engine 35 went on location reporting a working fire and smoke showing from the front of the building. B-46 requested an ambulance to the scene for 1 civilian. The fire was under control in about 9 minutes. Dispatch 1+ Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Shoreham St. Engine 26 went on location with smoke showing from a 2 1/2 story frame. B-47 assumed command and reported fire on the 2nd floor and throughout the attic of a large 2 1/2 story frame. Command reported a partial roof collapse and B-56 ordered all personnel out of the building and defensive operation. The fire was under control in about 49 minutes. Dispatch Crash & Burn Weekend: The Sheridan Park Fire Company along with Churchville Fire Equipment, Turnout Express, & RESQTEC Rescue Tools held the 1st day of the Crash & Burn Weekend. Today included Engine/Truck Operations, Ventilation, Foam Operations, & Auto Extrication. Firefighters from Erie & Niagara Counties participated including Sheridan Park, Brighton, Kenilworth, Grand Island, Big Tree, Depew, Getzville, Woodlawn, Hartland, Middleport, U-Crest, Rescue, North Bailey, Union, Eggertsville, & East Aurora. Click Here for photos   Ventilation Video   Auto Extrication Video Working Fire: City of Tonawanda Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a structure fire on Niagara St. Truck 1 went on location reporting a working fire in a 2 story wood frame. Car 12 went on location reporting fire in the attic. Brighton responded mutual aid as the FAST team. The fire was under control in about 45 minutes. Dispatch Working Fire: Brighton Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a shed fire and explosion on Rochelle Park. Brighton 9 went on location reporting a shed fire and garage involved and requested a FAST team. Sheridan Park responded mutual aid to the scene as the FAST team. The fire was under control in about 12 minutes. Dispatch November 7, 2008 Working Fire: Vigilant Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Center Rd at Just Pizza. East Seneca 9 went on location reporting smoke showing and a fire in the wall in the rear of the structure. Vigilant 9 went on location assuming command and requested Reserve truck 6 to the scene. Mutual Aid companies were East Seneca, Union, Reserve, & CD-133. The fire was under control in about 15 minutes. Dispatch    Photos New Website: I have added a link to South Wales Fire Company website on the Departments Page. Click Here MVA / Person Trapped: Kenmore Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a MVA at Colvin Blvd & Crosby Rd. Kenmore 9-5 went on location reporting a 2 car MVA with 1 person trapped and requested Sheridan Park to the scene for extrication. 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Mulberry St. B-56 went on location with smoke showing from a 1 1/2 story frame and fire on the 1st floor. The fire was under control in about 31 minutes. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Clarence St. Engine 23 went on location with heavy fire showing on the 1st floor of a 2 1/2 story frame. The fire was under control in about 22 minutes. Dispatch November 6, 2008 MVA / Serious Injuries: Windom Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a motorcyclist down on Abbott Rd in front of Kettles. Windom 9 went on location reporting a motorcyclist down and requested Mercy Flight to the scene. Orchard Park responded mutual aid. 2 Alarm Fire: Lancaster Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Walden Ave. Lancaster 9 went on location reporting a working fire in a 2 1/2 story frame and requested multiple mutual aid to the scene. Mutual Aid companies were Bowmansville (FAST), Millgrove, Town Line, Twin District, Hy-View, Bellvue, Forks, Harris Hill, & Depew. Dispatch    Photos    Video 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of an electrical fire on Rano St at Marlette Steel. Engine 26 went on location reporting an electrical panel smoking good. B-47 went on location & reported fire in the office area and requested the balance of the 1st alarm. The fire was under control in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. Dispatch 1+ Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded late last night for a report of a structure fire on Dewey Ave. Engine 33 went on location reporting a working fire in a 2 1/2 story frame. B-47 went on location assuming command and reported fire venting through the roof and requested an additional Engine (23) to the scene. B-56 reported heavy fire in the rear, ordered defensive operations and requested an additional Engine (36) to the scene. The fire was undedr control in about 49 minutes. Dispatch November 5, 2008 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this morning for a report of a structure fire on Bailey Ave. Engine 23 went on location with heavy smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a 2 story brick building. The fire was under control in about 16 minutes. Dispatch 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded early this morning to investigate smoke on Minnesotta Ave. Engine 23 went on location reporting smoke showing and B-47 requested the balance of the 1st alarm. B-47 further reported a closet fire and smoke from the eaves. The fire was under control in about 23 minutes. Dispatch Contract Vote: Buffalo Firefighters voted yesterday on a contract offer proposed by the city. They voted the offer down 350-250. To view contract details Click Here. November 4, 2008 MVA / Person Trapped: Holland Firefighters responded this afternoon for a report of a MVA on Holland Glenwood Rd. Holland 9-2 went on location reporting a MVA with entrapment and serious injuries. Mercy Flight was requested to the scene for 1 victim with serious injuries. Colden responded mutual aid to assist with extrication. The victim was extricated in about 26 minutes. Dispatch November 3, 2008 Airport Alert: CD-132, U-Crest, Hy-View, &Cleveland Hill Firefighters were alerted to an Alert 2 at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport for an inbound plane carrying 34 people having major landing gear problems. The plane landed without incident. Fatal Pedestrian Struck: Twin District Firefighters responded last night for a report of a pedestrian struck on Aurora St. Command went on location reporting a pedestrian down and confirmed a fatality. November 2, 2008 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Stanton St. Engine 3 reported smoke showing from quarters. B-43 reported fire on the 1st floor and fire in the attic of a 2 1/2 story frame. The fire was under control in about 18 minutes. Dispatch Water Rescue: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a person in the water at the foot of Ontario St. Ladder 13 was dispatched to Vulcan St and went on location reporting a visual on the victim. B-47 reported a rescue was underway. Dispatch Working Fire: Depew Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on W 23rd St. Engine 1 went on location reporting a working fire. Command reported a fire in a 2 1/2 story duplex. Mutual aid companies were Bowmansville (FAST) & Lancaster (fill in). The fire was under control in about 32 minutes. Dispatch    Photos    Video 1 Alarm Fire: Buffalo Firefighters responded this evening for a report of a structure fire on Bailey Ave. Engine 23 went on location reporting a fire in the basement. The fire was under control in about 6 minutes. Dispatch New Apparatus: I have recieved photos of the new Marilla 5. It was put in service October 22. It will be used for a Fire Police Unit, Transport the ATV & Sled with Team, Brush Response, & 2nd out on all Squad calls. To view photos Click Here. November 1, 2008 Working Fire: Brighton Firefighters responded early this morning for a report of a structure fire on Blackstone Dr. Brighton 9-1 went on location reporting a fully involved 2nd floor bedroom of a 2 story house. Brighton 9 assumed command and reported to dispatch heavy fire showing on the #1, 3, & 4 sides of the 2nd floor and requested mutual aid. Mutual Aid comapnies were Kenilworth, Sheridan Park, Kenmore (fill in), & Ellwood (FAST). The fire was out in about 17 minutes and crews were on scnene overhauling for about 63 minutes. Dispatch Brush Fire: Wales Center Firefighters responded last night for a report of a Brush Fire on Hunters Creek Rd. Command went on location reporting 2 1/2 to 3 acres involved about approximately 500 feet back from the road and requested mutual aid to the scene. Mutual Aid companies were Marilla, Holland, South Wales, & Strykersville.

November 2008 News