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Mutual Aid with Dresden to MVA |
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Written by Rick Simpson
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Monday, 28 December 2009 |
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On Sunday December 27th at 11:39 AM the Penn Yan Fire Department was dispatched on automatic mutual aid with the Dresden Fire Department to an MVA at the corner of state route’s 54 & 14. Upon arrival Dresden 2nd Assistant Leach set up command and reported entrapment on one of the vehicles. Penn Yan responded with Rescue 5, Chiefs 9-0, 9-01, & 9-02. Penn Yan set up operations and removed the door and extricated the victim. Dresden responded with E-25 which set up a landing zone for Mercy Flight. E-20 was used as a safety pumper for the extraction operation all 4 of Dresden chiefs responded. Penn Yan Ambulance responded with 3 ambulances along with Medic 55 ALS. Penn Yan was out for about 1 hour. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 29 December 2009 )
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Penn Yan Responds To Shed Fire |
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Written by Rick Simpson
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Monday, 21 December 2009 |
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On Friday night December 12th the Penn Yan Fire Department responded to a report of a shed fire on the Baker Rd. 1st Assistant Chief Simpson responded and requested mutual aid from Himrod and Dundee with tankers and also 1 pumper from Dundee to set up a fill site not far from the scene. Upon arrival 1st Assistant Chief Simpson reported a working shed fire 20 x 20. Engine 2 dropped 5" supply line at the end of the driveway and set up operations further up the driveway. Engine 3 set up operations at the base of the driveway and supplied the 5" for engine 2. Tanker operations were set up at E-3 using Penn Yan TA-18, Himrod PT-37 and Dundee PT-6. The fire was hit with the blitz fire and darkened it down but the fire flared back up due to 4 propane cylinders that were in the shed. The fire department managed to contain the cylinders and put the fire out. The fire it was determined was started by a pipe to the wood stove that was not fully installed. Rescue 5 also responded. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 29 December 2009 )
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Emergency Squad Hold's Fund Raiser During Starshine |
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Written by Patrick Willson
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Friday, 11 December 2009 |
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The Penn Yan Fire Department's Emergency Squad conducted a fund raiser during Penn Yan's Annual Starshine on 12/4/09. The fundraiser is a result of the Emergency Squad's commitment to purchase a new Holmatro Cutters used for various rescue scenarios including auto extrication. The department's current cutters will not cut through the newer metal used to make a majority of the newer automobiles. During a recent training event it was determined that we were unable to cut through a 1994 Subaru Legacy. The company raised $320 from this event and wishes to extend a gracious thank you to the community for donating to our cause. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 11 December 2009 )
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Written by Patrick Willson
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Thursday, 06 March 2008 |
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The Penn Yan Fire Department and Hydrant Hose Company have taken delivery of its newest engine. Pierce was awarded the bid for their new Velocity chassis. The new Velocity chassis includes several features to promote firefighter and public safety. This will also be a first for the PYFD as it will include a top mount pump panel, this will aid in fire scene visibility and help the pump operator stay in constant contact with firefighters at all times. The engine will be in service by the second week of March when it returns from Churchville after retrofitting with our current equipment. 
Specifications include: 435 Cummings Diesel Allison 4000 Transmission Independent Front Suspension One Piece Asymmetrical Safety Windshield - 6 Crew Seating
1250 GPM 1000 Gallon Tank Husky 12 Foam System W/Onboard 30 Gallon Tank
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 06 March 2008 )
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Structure Fire - Dresden, NY |
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Written by Bryan Housel
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Tuesday, 22 January 2008 |
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Around 2230hrs on New Year’s Eve Dresden Fire was dispatched to a reported house fire located on 70 Cornelia Street in the village of Dresden. Dresden Asst. Chief Warren Zimmerman went en route and requested and engine and man power from Penn Yan Fire. Dresden engine 25 called on scene and reported smoke showing with Dresden Chief Ted Cox confirming a working structure fire. PYFD Engine 1 arrived on scene and hand lines were stretched followed by Rescue M5 which established scene lighting. An aggressive interior attack was conducted. During operations two PYFD firefighters were injured. Lt. Bryan Housel was struck in the head by a blunt object and Steve Rapalee received a wound on his hand. Thankfully due to the full personal protective equipment both firefighters wore their injuries were minor. PYFD was on scene for more than two hours and responded with Engine 1, Rescue M5, 903, and 28 firefighters. Also assisting at the scene were Himrod Fire, Benton Fire (Fast Team), and Penn Yan Ambulance. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 22 January 2008 )
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