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STRUCTURE FIRE - 311 East State
Street - December 20, 2009
| At approximately 5AM on Sunday December 20th the Albion Fire
Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 311 East State Street.
Albion Police arrived within minutes and confirmed a working fire in the
rear of the structure. Albion Fire Chief Eric Bradshaw arrived on location
and established command across the street. 311 E. State St is a two story
single family home which was vacant at the time. Chief Bradshaw reported a
working fire with significant exposure problem on the Delta side. Engine
35 arrived and was directed to use the hydrant at the corner of Bank St
and McKinstry Streets. Deputy Chief Sidari assumed Operations, working
with Captain Papponetti and Lt. Graham. The first hand line was applied to
the exposure on the Delta side. Additional hand lines were then laid into
the structure. Tower 45 arrived and was set up in front of the structure.
The exterior wall on the Alpha side was breached at the attic level, and
the elevated master stream was used to control a large fire in the attic.
Interior attack was suspended during this phase of the operation. Medina
Fire Department FAST team set up in the front yard. Engine 31 arrived and
assisted Engine 35 with protecting the exposure. Barre Fire Department
initially laid 5” LDH to a hydrant in order to feed Tower 45, but the line
was not used. A 3” line was laid from Engine 35 instead. Albion Fire
Police immediately closed the area to traffic. The Ladies Auxiliary
shuttled refreshments from the station to the scene throughout the
incident. Carlton Fire Department and Elba Fire Department (Genesee
County) provided one Engine each to fill the Albion Fire Station. Ridgeway
and Hulberton Fire Department’s had crews in quarters. COVA provided an
ambulance for the duration of the alarm. Despite the fact that the
exposure on the Delta side was approximately 4’ from the involved
structure, it sustained no damage. Orleans County Fire Investigators were
on scene and determined the fire was accidental. Story by Chief Eric
Bradshaw, Photos by Ralf Kurzowski |



MVA - East County House & Riches
Corners - December 09, 2009
| On December 9th the Albion Fire
Department responded to a 2 car MVA at the intersection of Riches Corners
Rd and County House Rd. First arriving units reported a vehicle on its
side with two persons trapped. The Albion Fire Department utilized the
Hurst Tool to extricate the victims. The extrication was made more
difficult due to the fact the driver was suspended by the seat belt. Both
victims were transported to Strong Memorial Hospital. Photo by FF Karen
Bradshaw. |

AFD Training Drill - November 21, 2009
| On November 21st the Albion
Fire Department trained on Hydrant Hook Up and Ladder use. |



Harold Brueilly Receives 75 Years of Service Award -
November 18, 2009
| Members of the Albion Fire Department gathered at the Village of
Albion Board Meeting Wednesday, November 18th to honor one of its own. The
group, led by Chief Eric C. Bradshaw, were there to recognize Harold
Brueilly for completing 75 years of service with the Albion Fire
Department. Chief Bradshaw presented Mr. Brueilly with a plaque and
citation from Assemblyman Steve Hawley commemorating the occasion. |

AFD Open House - October 24, 2009
| On October 24th the Albion
Fire Department held its annual open house. Approximately 400 residents
had the opportunity to visit the fire station, view the apparatus and
speak with firefighters. Visitors were given the opportunity to use a
hand line, ride a fire truck, and to obtain fire prevention literature and
smoke detectors. Firefighters demonstrated the use of the turnout gear,
AED, and extrication equipment. |



Barn Fire - August 8, 2009
| On August 13th the Albion Fire Department was
dispatched to a possible RV fire on Route 104. While enroute the Fire
Department was advised that the fire may have extended into a large barn.
Based on this information Lt. Jeremy Graham (IC) requested 1 engine from
Carlton to the scene and the Holley Fire Department for a FAST. Upon
arrival Lt. Graham reported a fully involved camper with no extension into
the barn. Albion Fire Police closed Route 104 in the area. The Holley
assignment was held on scene as a cover company. The fire was quickly
extinguished utilizing two 1.75" hand lines from Engine 35.
Photos by Wintergreen News |

Barn Fire - August 8, 2009
| The Albion Fire Department responded to a report of
a barn fire on North Main Street on August 8th. The Carlton Fire
Department was dispatched automatically for 1 engine to the scene, along
with the Central Orleans Volunteer Ambulance. Chief Bradshaw (IC)
requested the Barre Fire Department to respond 1 engine to fill in. The
Medina Fire Department FAST was requested but later rerouted to the Albion
Fire Station. The fire was contained to the building of origin and is
under investigation by the Albion Fire Department and the Orleans County
Fire Investigators. Photos by Wintergreen News |


MVA - August 1, 2009
On August 1st the Albion Fire Department and
Central Orleans Volunteer Ambulance was dispatched for a report of a
motorcycle vs. deer accident. The Fire Department and COVA paramedic
stabilized the victim who was then transported by Mercy Flight to the
hospital.
Photos by Wintergreen News |

MVA - July 31, 2009
| On July 31st the Albion Fire Department and COVA
were dispatched to an MVA on Route 104 in the Town Of Gaines. Upon arrival
Deputy Chief Sidari reported a single vehicle accident with low hanging
wires. Deputy Chief Sidari assumed Command and requested additional
ambulances from the Medina Fire Department to assist in transporting a
total of 5 victims.
Eric C. Bradshaw, Fire Chief, Photos -
Wintergreen News |


Structure Fire - July 24th
| On July 24, 2009 the Albion Fire Department, along
with the Medina Fire Department FAST and 1 engine from Carlton Fire
Department (auto-mutual aid) responded to a report of something burning at
13016 Route 104. Upon arrival Deputy Chief Sidari and Fire Chief Bradshaw
reported light smoke coming from the eaves of the two story single family
home. The owner reported he heard a "bang" in the attic and smelled
something electrical burning. Chief Bradshaw assumed command, Deputy Chief
Sidari 1st floor operations and Asst. Chief Conner 2nd floor operations.
Engine 35 arrived and laid in from the hydrant. Crews began searching the
interior of the structure with the thermal imaging camera for unusual heat
signatures in the walls and ceilings. Once located, the walls were opened
up to expose the affected wiring and wall cavities. Tower 45 arrived and
set up to remove the roof vents to assist in ventilation of the attic
space. The search was made more difficult as the building was balloon
construction with plank walls. Command
requested the Barre Fire Department send 1 engine to fill the Albion Fire
Station, but later requested them to the scene to assist with overhaul and
salvage. Medina Fire Department assisted with the search phase of the
operation, command requested the Lyndonville Fire Department FAST to the
scene. Hulberton Fire Department was requested to send an engine to fill
the Albion Fire Department. The entire operation took longer the normal
due to the care and diligence the fire departments used in opening the
walls, to minimize damage to the structure. Town of Gaines Code
Enforcement, National Grid and the Red Cross also were on scene.
Eric C. Bradshaw - Fire Chief, Photos -
Wintergreen News |


Explorer Weekend - July 21 to
August 2nd
| On July 31st to August 2nd, members of the Albion
Fire Department Explorer Post traveled to the New York State Fire Academy
in Montour Falls to participate in Explorer Weekend. During the 3 day
event the Explorers participated in extrication drills, survival tactics,
rope rescue, ladder operations, and basic first aid skills. The trip was
funded through the SAFER grant the department was recently awarded.
Photos - Eric C. Bradshaw, Karen Bradshaw |



Surprise Evacuation Drill -
July 15, 2009
| The Albion Fire Department conducted surprise
evacuation drills at the Northwood and Creekwood senior citizen apartment
complexes. Firefighters monitored the evacuation process and critiques the
process at the conclusion of each drill. |

FAST to FHM District -
June 2009
| The Albion Fire Department FAST responded to a
structure fire in the Hulberton Fire District |

Fire under the Trailer -
06/08/2009



MVA - Car struck by Coach Bus -
06/08/2009

Memorial Day Service - 06/07/2009

Two Car MVA -
June 3rd, 2009
| Albion Fire Department and COVA were dispatched for a two car motor
vehicle accident in the area of Route 31 and Eagle Harbor Rd. |
Fire Alarm at St. Gobain - 05/31/2009
| The Albion Fire Department was dispatched
for a general fire alarm at St. Gobain Technical Fabrics on West Avenue on
Saturday afternoon. Deputy Chief Sidari arrived and was told that a piece
of machinery in the factory was on fire. Chief Bradshaw requested a FAST
team from the Holley and Medina Fire Departments due to the size of the
building and potential hazards. COVA responded under an automatic aid
agreement. Lieutenant Graham entered the building and determined the fire
was isolated to an electrical problem in the machine. Command reduced the
assignment to the Albion apparatus. Albion firefighters ventilated a minor
amount of smoke from the building. |

Installing Solar Lights at FF Memorial - May
2009
| May 2009 - Members of the Albion Fire Department
installed solar powered lights on the flag poles at the Firefighters
Memorial in Mt. Albion Cemetery. Photos by
Chief Eric Bradshaw |


Mutual Aid to Medina - May 2009
| The Albion Fire Department was dispatched to Medina as a FAST for a
structure fire. Albion also responded Tower 45 and Rescue 67 with manpower
to the scene. |


Skill Enhancement Training -
05/05/2009
| Members of the Albion Fire Department participated
in basic firefighter skill enhancement training. Firefighters practiced
hydrant hook up, advancing hand lines, and survival skills. |


Truck Fire - 04/29/2009
| April 29, 2009 The Albion Fire Department responded
to a pickup truck on fire at the intersection of East Avenue and Platt
Street. Engine 35 arrived and extinguished the fire with an 1¾” hand line.
The truck is used by an exterminator and contained some water based pest
control compounds. After discussion with the Pollution Control Plant
Superintendent and Streets Department Superintendent, it was decided to
open a nearby hydrant and flush the materials thoroughly. |

Structure Fire - 04/27/2009
| At approximately 4:35AM Monday April 27th the
Albion Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire on
Route 104. While en route, responding units were advised an elderly
female may possibly be in the building. Albion Asst. Chief Conner arrived
on location and declared a working fire. Chief Bradshaw arrived shortly
after and assumed command; Deputy Chief Sidari - Operations; Asst. Chief
Conner - Interior. Carlton Fire Department was automatically dispatched
for an engine company. Chief Bradshaw requested Holley Fire Department
for a FAST, COVA ambulance to the scene, and Barre Fire Department for an
engine and tanker to fill in the Albion Fire Station. Medina Fire was
requested to send an ambulance to stand by at AFD as well. Albion Engine
35 arrived and the first attack line went to the east bedroom window to
begin knocking down the visible fire. The second line advanced through
the front door toward the east end of the house. The search team began a
search for the resident. Engine 31 laid a 5" supply line to a hydrant
east of the scene. Tower 45 arrived and was assigned ventilation. The
fire was knocked down within the first 20 minutes. Despite the quick
action of all crews on scene, the resident did not survive. Orleans
County Fire Investigators arrived on scene and began the investigation
before the fire was extinguished. At approximately 12:30PM Chief Bradshaw
released all Albion crews, and had Barre move up their engine company to
provide assistance during the investigation. Albion was automatically
dispatched to a fire in Carlton shortly after. NYS Office of Fire
Prevention and Control were requested to the scene to assist with the
investigation. Albion Fire Department crews remained on scene until 2030
hours Tuesday April 28th, when the scene was turned over to the Orleans
County Sheriff Department. The investigation is ongoing. |


RIC Training Drill - 02/28/2009

Fill in at Albion Station - 01/17/2009
|
On Saturday January 17th at approximately 4AM, the Albion Fire Department was
requested to the scene of a working structure fire in the Shelby Fire District.
Albion initially responded with 9 interior firefighters with Rescue 67, but
later also responded Albion 45 with a crew of 3. Chief Bradshaw requested an
engine from Clarendon, a ladder from Holley, and an ambulance from Monroe to the
Albion Fire Station to cover the center battalion, as the Barre and Carlton Fire
Departments and COVA were all out as a result of the fire. Brockport was moved
to Holley, and the Kendall and Hulberton Fire Departments were placed in service
in their respective stations. Holley was later dispatched to a fire in their
district. Chief Bradshaw then requested a ladder company from the Hilton Fire
District, who responded with Quint 260. |

School Bus vs Butts Road Bridge - 01/10/2009


Windstorm - 12/27/2008

MVA - Gaines Basin Rd. & Albion
Eagle Harbor Rd.

Structure Fire - 3322 Eagle Harbor
Rd - 10/25/2008


Truck Day at Primary School - October 17th,
2008


2008 Labor Day Weekend Dog Show


ENGINE 35 PRODUCTION PROGRESS PHOTOS
PICTURES AS OF:
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06/14/08
06/21/08
06/28/08
07/12/08
2008 FF1 AFD GRADUATES

MVA - 01/15/2008

Structure Fire - 01/11/2008

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY PHOTOS - 2007 LINK ONLY
Burn Drill - 11/25/2007





WIRES DOWN -10/8/2007

MVA - 09/27/2007


MVA - 09/05/2007

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