2130 hours on Tuesday July 24^th the Benton Fire Department was dispatched to a reported barn fire on Flat Street.  BFD 1^st Asst. Chief Matt Perry called enroute and requested mutual tankers aid from Bellona and Penn Yan Fire.  Upon arrival a second alarm was issued for a full response from Penn Yan.  There were several hazards noted on the scene including power lines, another near by smaller barn and the continuing threat of a wall collapse. BFD PT-19 committed to the fire from the north and PYFD E-1 committed from the south.  Firefighters made an aggressive attack but due to a heavy fire load the 100’ x 40’barn was a complete loss.  The owner of the barn produced high end specialty furniture for clients throughout the United States and Canada.  During the fire over 18 agencies responded to the call for mutual aid including Penn Yan Fire, Penn Yan Ambulance, Yates ALS, Bellona Fire, Branchport/Keuka Park Fire, Dresden Fire, Dundee Fire, Himrod Fire, Middlesex Fire, Potter Fire, Rushville Fire, Hall Fire, Gorham Fire, Stanley Fire, White Springs Fire, West Lake Road Fire, Wayne Fire, and Tyrone Fire.

Penn Yan cleared the scene at 0139 hours the following day while Benton was on scene well into the morning.  Benton and Penn Yan responded during the following day to extinguish several hot spots.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time.

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0059hrs on Wednesday July 18th Penn Yan Fire was dispatched to general smoke alarm at Keuka Springs Winery on St. Route 54. Chief Brian Winslow called on scene and conducted a walk around with law enforcement due to a previous burglar alarm received.  It was quickly determined that fire was visible from a window and the call for a full response from Penn Yan was issued.  Engine 1 committed to the fire with engine 3 and TA18 providing water, Rescue M5 provided air packs and lighting to the scene. It was determined that the fire was in the warehouse section of the winery and was extinguished in less then 10 minutes.  Due to building construction and heavy fire load with cardboard boxes and pallets in the bulding mutual aid was requested from Benton, Dundee, and Wayne Fire Departments upon confirmation of the working fire.  Penn Yan was on the scene for about and hour and returned back in service at 0227hrs.  The fire is still under investigation at this time.

The Penn Yan Fire Department is proud to present its annual Parade and Muster.  Being held on July 21st, 2007 starting at 10:00am there will be a multitiude of activites.  Starting with the antique fire apparatus display and demonstrations, then moving onto the classic car show, the flea market, the water ball competition, and the bucket brigade competition there will be activities for young and old all day.  We will also be putting on a Fireman's Chicken BBQ located at the fireman's field and don't forget the annual parade starting at 7:00pm through downtown and lake street which will be followed by refreshments at the fireman's field (behind Knapp & Schlappi Lumber Co.) 

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2311hrs on June 21^st Branchport Fire was dispatched to a working structure fire on Darby’s Corners Road.  BKPFD Chief Harry Swartthout reported to have smoke visible from the structure.  Upon entry they noted heavy smoke and fire originating from the kitchen.  PYFD was called for Mutual Aid to help contain the fire and overhaul the structure.  The fire was extinguished and PYFD was released at 0117hrs on June 22^nd.

A rekindle occurred during the morning hours and PYFD was dispatched mutual aid again at 0536hrs.  The fire had proceeded down the attic of the structure at a fast pace due to the heavy blown insulation.  It was quickly determined that the ceiling would need to be removed in order to extinguish the remaining embers.  After extensive overhaul PYFD cleared the scene at 0847hrs.

Benton Fire, Pultney Fire, and Prattsburgh Fire assisted at the scene.  Potter Fire provided standby at the BKPFD Station, Hall Fire provided standby at their station for Benton Fire.  Penn Yan Ambulance and Yates County ALS provided onsite care and rehab services.