Cheshire Fire Department places Marine 4 in service for busy Canandaigua Lake season
As boating season ramps up on Canandaigua Lake, emergency responders are signaling they’re ready for what comes next. The Cheshire Fire Department announced that its Marine 4 unit is now officially in service for 2026, ... more
Fire departments across rural NY recruit teens to survive
A shrinking volunteer force is pushing fire departments to recruit teenagers just to keep trucks rolling, according to Spectrum News 1. At Black River Fire Department, leaders say fewer volunteers—and more emergency calls—are straining crews ... more
Victor Fire District adopts new firefighting additive aimed at lithium-ion battery risks
A new approach to tackling one of the fire service’s fastest-growing hazards is being put into practice locally. DiVal Safety announced that the Victor Fire District is among the first in the country to implement ... more
Canandaigua fire leaves two-story home uninhabitable
A structure fire in Canandaigua on April 15 left a two-story home uninhabitable after crews battled heavy smoke and fire conditions inside the residence. Emergency responders were called to 131 Thad Chapin Street around 6:20 ... more
Community rallying to support Romulus family after devastating house fire
A Seneca County community is coming together to support a local family who lost their home in a March structure fire, with a benefit event planned next month to help them recover. The fundraiser will ... more
Yates County deputy, sheriff’s secretary complete statewide civil law training
Two members of the Yates County Sheriff’s Office have completed the first phase of a statewide training program focused on civil law enforcement. Deputy Sheriff Peter Skelly and Sheriff’s Secretary Margaret Brennan were among 63 ... more
UPDATE: Barn fire in Aurelius kills dozens of animals, cause under investigation
A late-night barn fire in Cayuga County left dozens of animals dead but no injuries to people, according to New York State Police. Troopers responded around 9 p.m. Monday to a property on State Route ... more
Schuyler County 911 center earns first-ever accreditation
The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office has reached a major milestone, announcing its 911 Center has earned accreditation through the New York State Sheriffs’ Association Accreditation Program. Officials say it marks the first time any division ... more
Aurelius barn destroyed by overnight fire: What we know now
Multiple fire departments responded to a fully involved barn fire along Route 326 in Cayuga County, with crews ultimately knocking down the blaze and preventing injuries to people on scene. According to the Cayuga/Seneca Fire ... more
Volunteer firefighter recruitment push continues in Canandaigua with open house event
A local volunteer fire department is stepping up recruitment efforts this month, underscoring a broader statewide shortage that has raised concerns about emergency response capacity. The Cheshire Volunteer Fire Department will host an open house ... more
Groton fire tragedy shakes Tompkins County crews again
Flames tore through a Groton mobile home before crews could save the people inside, according to WSYR-TV. Firefighters pulled one victim from a window, but both occupants died. Multiple departments rushed in and battled the ... more
Police seek photos, videos after vacant Geneva home destroyed in fire
A vacant home was destroyed Sunday evening after a fast-moving fire tore through a structure on Eagle Street, prompting a large emergency response and an ongoing investigation. City officials said the fire at 8 Eagle ... more
Throop Fire Department announces new leadership following annual elections
The Throop Fire Department has selected its leadership team for the coming year following its annual officer elections held Thursday evening. The department announced that Patrick Burns was elected chief, with Don Alnutt serving as ... more
Cayuga County man charged after vehicle fire
A Port Byron man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he ignited a fire inside a vehicle during a traffic stop early Friday morning in Cayuga County. New York State Police said the incident ... more
UPDATE: Family hospitalized after Rose house fire; investigation ongoing
A late-night house fire in Wayne County sent four people, including two children, to the hospital after they escaped a fully engulfed home. Deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded around 9:49 p.m. Friday ... more
Teen killed in Route 414 crash identified as North Seneca Ambulance volunteer
A fatal crash in Seneca County on Friday claimed the life of a 16-year-old Clyde resident who was also a volunteer with North Seneca Ambulance, linking a tragic accident with the loss of a young ... more
Community rallies with fundraiser after Waterloo fire destroys home
A community fundraiser has quickly gained traction after a devastating house fire destroyed a Town of Waterloo home earlier this week, leaving a local family with nothing. A GoFundMe campaign organized by Bethann Linehan has ... more
Multiple crews respond to house fire on Mill Street in Sodus
Firefighters from several departments were called to a working structure fire in the Village of Sodus, with flames reported at a home on Mill Street. Emergency dispatches indicated the fire was at or near 36 ... more
Seneca Falls, Waterloo fire departments announce officer election results
Fire departments in Seneca Falls and Waterloo have finalized their leadership slates for the coming year following annual elections held this week. The Seneca Falls Fire Department conducted its election with results pending approval by ... more
