Department News

Public Notice: Job Announcement  posted 6/19/08

Public Notice: Notice of Meeting Change  posted 5/16/08

Want to learn more about us? Thinking of volunteering?  We conduct training drills weekly on Friday evenings at Station #1, 55 Ewer Avenue at 7:00pm.  We invite you to come on over at chat with us and see how exciting and rewarding being a volunteer firefighter or EMT can be.  You can sign up for firefighting training, or emergency medical training to work on the ambulance, or both!  It is your choice as to whether you want to join and just do one or the other.  We'll show you just how easy it is to volunteer if you just come on over!     ~ Posted 3/17/08

Free smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors for district residents.  Periodic quantities have been made possible by Monroe County Fire Bureau.  To request these detectors, use the contact form and indicate how many devices you would need for your home and how we may get a hold of you.  We will record your info and notify you when we can fulfill your request.    ~ Posted 2/08/07

New Thermal Imaging Camera: Innovations in firefighting equipment such as a thermal imaging camera give firefighters new information about the fire scene, helping them make accurate and timely decisions that can significantly influence the outcome of incidents.  A T3MAX camera, made by Bullard, has been placed on Engine 115 at station 1.  ~Posted 6/04/06 

Defibrillators Purchased:  We recognize the importance of quick defibrillation in the event of cardiac arrest.  In an ongoing effort to be best prepared to respond for our residents in their time of need, two Philips Heartstart AED's (automatic external defibrillator) have been placed on our engines, one at each fire station.  This way we will have life-saving equipment available if the ambulance is not on scene yet or is busy on another call.  Pre-existing locations of AEDs in the department are on the ambulance, the rescue truck and in the chief's vehicle.   ~Posted 6/04/06