Water Rescue Drill

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Company one and Company two tested there skills last night in an ice water rescue drill held at Bells Pond. The newer members found out what it was like to work out on the ice to retrieve a victim and what cold ice water is all about even when you are in a rescue suit.

     



 

Mutual Aid To Scottsville

Saturday, December 17, 2011  The Chili Fire Department responded this afternoon to Scottsville for a working house fire at 53 Main Street. The crews of 4310 and 4342 provided roof ventilation, interior attack on a third line and assisted with overhaul.

     



 

Vehicle Rollover Ballantyne Road

Friday, December 9, 2011  The Chili Fire Department responded this evening for a report of a vehicle flipped with possible people trapped at Archer Road and Ballantyne Road. 4M-13 first on scene reported a vehicle flipped over the guardrail and that everyone was out of the vehicle.4312 arrived on scene and secured the vehicle hazards and the CVAS Ambulance packaged one victim and transported to the hospital. The cause of the accident is under investigation. 

     



 

Firefighter 1 Graduation

Thursday, December 1, 2011  This evening the Monroe County Firefighter 1 graduation was held for Classes #78, 79 and 80 the graduation was held at the Monroe Community College Auditorium. Within these classes the Chili Fire Department recognized five of its own firefighters. They all received their certificates of accomplishment. NICE JOB!!!!    

     



 

Focus on Fire Safety: Holiday Decorations

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Decorating for the winter holidays is fun but can lead to tragedy if you don't practice fire safety. Following a few simple fire safety tips can keep electric lights, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree from creating a tragedy.

  • Don't place your live Christmas tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent.
  • Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times.
  • Never put tree branches or needles in a fireplace or wood-burning stove.
  • Inspect holiday lights for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or wear before putting them up.
  • Use only nonflammable decorations.
 
Information provided by the U.S. Fire Administration.

   


 

Kitchen Fire

Monday, November 28, 2011  The Chili Fire Department responded this morning for a reported microwave sparking at 35 White Birch Circle. 4C-13 and 4C-63 arrived on location and entered the structure and reported a heavy smoke condition and further reported a kitchen fire. 4C-63 knocked the bulk of the fire down with a dry chem extinguisher. 4332 arrived on scene and stretched a line to the front door and knocked down the rest of the fire and checked for extension. The crews from 4310 and 4338 provided ventilation and assisted in overhaul.

     



 

Boom Truck

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  The Chili Fire Department responded this morning for a report of a truck that pulled down some electric lines and that the lines were still on the vehicle. 4312 arrived on location and found a boom truck tangled in the wires. Paul Road was shut down from Grenell to Westway until RG&E could secure the hazards.

     



 

Focus on Fire Safety: Holiday Cooking

Monday, November 14, 2011  Cooking fires continue to be the most common type of fires experienced by U.S. households. This is even more apparent during the holidays. There is an increased incidence of cooking fires on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, and Christmas Day. Cooking fires are also the leading cause of fire injuries in homes. These fires are preventable by simply being more attentive to the use of cooking materials and equipment.

Information provided by the U.S. Fire Administration.

http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/focus/cooking.shtm

 

   


 

Focus on Fire Safety: Heating Fire Safety

Monday, November 14, 2011  The high cost of home heating fuels and utilities has caused many Americans to search for alternative home heating sources such as wood burning stoves, space heaters, and fireplaces. Heating is one of the leading causes of residential fires. Over one-quarter of these fires result from improper maintenance of equipment, specifically the failure to clean the equipment.

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is another danger when using heating equipment fueled by fossil fuel. It occurs most often when equipment is not vented properly. CO deaths have been on the rise since 1999. On average there were 181 unintentional non-fire deaths from CO poisoning associated with consumer products per year from 2004-2006 compared to 123 from 1999-2001 (Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission). Carbon monoxide poisoning is most fatal to adults age 65 or older.

Information provided by the U.S. Fire Administration.

http://www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/focus/heating.shtm

   


 

OPERATION WOUNDED WARRIOR 2011

OPERATION WOUNDED WARRIOR
AND THE CHILI FIRE DEPARTMENT
-CLOTHING DRIVE -
 
VETERANS DAY – 11/11/2011
FRIDAY - 9AM-9PM
CHILI F.D., CO# 1 – 3231 CHILI AVE
 
The Chili Fire Department will be accepting the following donated items to support wounded veterans and their families as they return stateside for treatment and recovery at the Walter Reed Hospital. These Men & Women are arriving at the Hospital with literally only a “hospital gown” and then spend weeks if not months recovering from their injuries sustained while protecting our country. Additionally, while the wounded warriors get some basic hospital toiletries, their families who have come to stay with them are left to fend for themselves.
 
Winter clothes are one of the most important items, as many military families arrive at Walter Reed from warm-weather states and are not prepared to spend extended time in the Washington area.
 
Clothing should be gender neutral, and sizes for both adults and children, and should be new. Jackets should be new, or next to new in condition.
 
Underwear
T-Shirts
Athletic Socks
Shampoo
Sweat Pants &Shirts
Weight Lifting Gloves
Body Wash
Fleece Jackets
Deodorant
Winter Knit Hats,
Quality Razors
Gloves & Scarves
Toothbrushes
Pajama Pants
Toothpaste
 
                                                                                   
In lieu of cash donations, GIFT CARDS from major retail stores
(Target, Wal-Mart, etc) are gladly accepted…

   


 
 
 

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