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

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.

On Monday December 10 at around 09:56 in the morning, Dresden Assistant Chief Zimmerman spotted a heavy column of smoke that he called in and was going to investigate. Upon arrival he called in a working truck fire with a car involved in the Penn Yan Fire Department district. Penn Yan responded with car 9-0, 9-02, E-1, E-3, TA -18, and M-5. Both vehicles were fully involved upon arrival. Assistant chief Simpson took command. The fire was under control in bout 10 minutes, but the department was on the scene for a little over an hour putting out hot spots on the tractor trailer cab. Both the tractor cab and the car were total losses.

Saturday Nov. 17^th Penn Yan Fire was dispatched to a standby duty with Ladder 4 for the City of Geneva Fire Department.  Geneva Fire was enroute to Lyons for a warehouse fire.  PYFD stood by for Geneva in the Genesee St. Station (Nester Hose, Folger Hook and Ladder, and Rescue 1171).  PYFD was released in service at 1830hrs

2045hrs on Nov 22^nd Penn Yan Fire responded to Second Milo Rd. for a fire under the front porch.  Upon arrival Asst. Chief Simpson reported smoke showing from under the porch under the residence and the fire was possible out.  The fire was taken care of quickly, and PYFD was only on scene for about 40min.  PYFD responded with Engine 1, Engine 3, Rescue M5, Tanker 18, Cars 9-01, 9-02, 9-03, and over 35 firefighters. Himrod Fire Department was request mutual aid with one tanker and manpower.

Early morning November 19^th Branchport Keuka Park Fire responded to a reported chimney fire on Sid White Rd.  The fire caused a small extension to occur which proceeded into the wall.  PYFD was on scene for under an hour and responded with Rescue M5, Tanker 18, and Car 9-0.