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MOTTVILLE FIRE COMPANY INC. COUNTY 38 STATION ONONDAGA COUNTY - MOTTVILLE, NEW YORK |
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CHIEF Tim Baker -- Deputy Chief Geoff Pitman -- Asst. Chief Mike Baker -- Safety Officer John Sheldon -- Chaplain Valarlie White -------------------- Line Officers -- Captain Andrew hunt -- Lieutenant 1 Don Estes -- Lieutenant 2 Mike Paddock -- Fire Police Captain Matt Keegan -------------------- MEMBERS *Bud Atwater*
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-------------------- Want to become a member of our organization? Send us an email requesting an application or call 685-3832 on Monday evenings after 7pm.
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MOTTVILLE
FIRE CO’S 20TH
ANNUAL CAPTAIN
& CREW GOLF OUTING HELD
@ The Links at Sunset Ridge, SAT.
September 4th, 2010 SHOTGUN
START AT 0900 AM $65.00
PER PLAYER INCLUDES GOLF,
CART, LUNCH AT THE TURN REFRESHMENTS
ON THE COURSE AND DINNER
AT THE FINISH. CASH
AND DOOR PRIZES FOLLOWING MONEY
DUE IN FULL BY 8-30-2010 NO COOLERS ALLOWED You
may get coolers and beer from course management CONTACT:
MIKE BAKER 224-2755 TIM
BAKER 685-6324
______________________________________________________________________________ The Mottville Fire Co Inc. has responded to 139 alarms as of July 31. For the month of July the response broke down as follows. Emergency medical calls 7, Motor vehicle accident 1, CO detector in alarm 2, alarm system activation 1 and response to our neighboring fire departments 7. 221 total fire fighters responded at an average of 11.6 per alarm. Members spent 104 man hours away from home at the alarms. The Mottville Fire co members joined with the Skaneateles fire department in a bus extrication class on one of the hottest Saturdays of this summer. Texas Battalion chief Ron Moore taught members techniques in taking a school bus apart in order to extricate any children safely. Residents in the Mottville area may notice work going on in and around the fire station. After nearly 40 years its time to make a few repairs and upgrades. The heating and lighting systems are being upgraded. Concrete is being replaced in the station floor drain and door openings. Outside we will have a new sidewalk along the building. I would like to remind all people that read this article the Mottville Fire Co still offers our "help us find you" reflective address signs. We will make one for anyone who wants to be found easier during an emergency. The cost is $15.00 for each 2 sided sign. Contact 685-6324 for your sign. Join the fun at the 19th annual Mottville Golf outing at 9am September 4th at the Links at Sunset Ridge in Marcellus. Contact 224-2755 for details and sign up. The Mottville Fire Co. is professionally staffed by volunteers.
Timothy Baker Chief MVFC ______________________________________________________________________________ STUMP ROAD LIVE FIRE EXERCISE 6-21-2010
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK STEBBINS ______________________________________________________________________________ MAY CHIEFS REPORT The
members of the Mottville Fire Company responded to 17 alarms for
the month of May. They were seven emergency medical , 2 motor
vehicle accidents, one fire alarm activation and 7 calls to
assist our neighboring fire departments. 197 total fire fighter
spent 167.4 man hours away from home responding to the
emergencies. Fire fighters averaged 10.3 per alarm totaling 105
calls for 2010 to date. May was a busy training month finishing
up our annual OSHA refresher training, Vehicle extrication and
drilling on vehicle fires.
Mottville fire fighters Chris Soprano and Kevin Shon have
recently completed New York State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
. This class has taken up 2 nights a week class time starting
back in January along with hospital time spent doing hands on
learning. The addition of 2 EMT's will be a big addition to the
department and our community so when you see them say thanks and
congratulation.
With the nice summer weather upon us its time to mark your
calendar on September 4th at 9 AM for our annual golf outing.
This years tournament will be held at The Links at Sunset Ridge
in Marcellus. For information and sign up contact tournament
director Mike Baker at 224-2755. The Mottville Fire Company is
professionally staffed by volunteers.
Timothy Baker Chief
MVFC _____________________________________________________________________________ 5/30/2010 SIGNAL 98 BASEMENT FIRE HAMILTON ROAD ELBRIDGE
PHOTO COURTESY OF PAUL SHELDON NOZZLEMAN FOR THIS FIRE _____________________________________________________________________________ 5/16/2010 SIGNAL 80 RT.5 & HALFWAY ROAD
PHOTO COURTESY OF DEPUTY CHIEF GEOFF PITMAN _________________________________________________________________________________________ The
Mottville Fire Co closes out April responding to 22 alarms. They
were 6 emergency medical, 2 property damage vehicle accidents and
13 calls to assist our neighboring fire department.293 total fire
fighters responded spending 298.3 man hours away from home. Joint
training continues as Mottville, Skaneateles and Elbridge fire
departments did some live fire and search and rescue at the
Belgium Cold Springs Fire training tower.The combined training
provides the chance for the departments to work with each
other,learning and teaching so when the real one hits we are all
better prepared to work together during any emergency .
A special congratulations goes out to Mottville Fire fighters
Scott Thomas and Nate North for completing the nearly 100 hour
state Fire Fighter One course. This course teaches each person how
to be an interior fire fighter along with haz-mat response and 15
hours of initial OSHA training.The members will now learn the
operating guide lines of our department before heading out on
there own. The Mottville Fire Company is professionally staffed by
volunteers. Timothy Baker Chief MVFC ______________________________________________________________________________ Stella Maris Retreat 4/14/2010
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK STEBBINS ______________________________________________________________________________ 4-16-2010 RT. 5 & HAMILTON RD
PHOTOS COURTESY OF GEOFF PITMAN ______________________________________________________________________________ 4-4-2010 Sheldon Road ( In the Skaneateles Creek)
PHOTO COURTESY OF DAN SHELDON ____________________________________________________________________________ 24 Jordan St. 4/2/2010
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARK STEBBINS _______________________________________________________________________________________ The Mottville Fire Company closes the door on winter by responding to 23 alarms for March. They were 2 Carbon Monoxide investigations, 2 property damage auto accidents, 10 medical alarms, 1 public service, 2 alarm system activations and 6 calls to assist our neighboring fire departments. Average fire fighters per alarm was 11.6 while spending 209 man hours away from home. Total 2010 alarms is 64 as of March 31. The Mottville , Skaneateles and Elbridge fire departments were given a tour of the expanded Welch Allyn facility in preparation for any incident that may occur. The tour included the new and old portions of the plant. This type of familiarization will be a great help in the event we are called on for an emergency situation at the plant. I would like to thank our tour guides Dave Fox and Don McLean. Also the refreshments following the tour for all was appreciated. I would like to recognize Mottville Fire Fighter John Sheldon for his recent appointment as the departments Safety Officer. John has been a member for over 16 yrs and has held many positions in the department including Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief to name a few. John brings with him experience and desire for safety in the fire service. So when you see John wish him well and congratulations. With the warming temps and dry days the yard debris starts to pile up and sometimes the fastest way to dispose of all the waste is to have a controlled burn. Before you strike the match this spring you should all know It is illegal to open burn from March 16 - May 14th. This law is for all open burning. The law was put in place due to the increased risk of wildfires during the spring . For information on the law check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation web site for part 215: open fires. Further questions check with your codes officer or your fire chief. A great big thank you to the more than 470 visitors we had at our annual spring pancake breakfast on the 14th. You all made it a success. Congratulations to Fran Hares as our 50/50 winner this spring. I hope to see all and your friends at our fall breakfast. The Mottville Fire Company is professionally staffed by volunteers. Timothy Baker Chief MVFC _____________________________________________________________________________ 64 ONONGAGA ST. 3/23/2010
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARK STEBBINS ______________________________________________________________________________ West Lake Rd. 3/17/2010
PHOTO COURTESY OF MIKE BAKER ______________________________________________________________________________ Mutual Aid to Skaneateles - Albring Road 3/3/2010
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK STEBBINS ___________________________________________________________________________ !!!! NOTICE !!!! !! CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS ARE NOW STATE LAW !! ___________________________________________________________________________ The Mottville Fire Co. moves toward spring after responding to 15 alarms for February. The alarms were 4 emergency medical, 2 property damage vehicle accidents, 1 investigation, 8 mutual aid calls to assist our neighbors. Firefighters spent 71.7 man hours away from home while averaging 11.1 fire fighters per alarm. Total 2010 alarms as of Feb. 28th were 41. Training for the month consisted of a joint venture with the Skaneateles and Elbridge fire department last Monday night. The departments trained in ventilation, search and rescue along with an obstacle course set up in the fire station. Our departments have made a commitment for more joint training this year.
The Mottville Fire Co would like to remind everyone that now the
installation of carbon monoxide ( CO ) detectors has become law in the
state of New York. I would strongly recommend all residents installing
CO detectors in their sleeping area and living area. These detectors
will give early warning in case of an appliance malfunction that may
produce CO into the living quarters. If you have any question on
placement of a CO detector please contact your fire officials.
Its time to mark your calendar to March 21st for the Mottville Fire Co
annual spring pancake breakfast. The meal runs from 0700 - 12 noon at
the Mottville fire station on Frost st. I look forward to seeing
everyone at the breakfast. The Mottville Fire Co. is professionally staffed
by volunteers.
Timothy Baker Chief MVFC
___________________________________________________________________________ 2-17-2010 Franklin & County Line Road SIG 79
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK STEBBINS ___________________________________________________________________________ Bud Atwater Funeral Procession
PHOTOS COURTESY OF KATYA ESTES & MARK STEBBINS ___________________________________________________________________________ FINAL ALARM
On February 09, 2010 the final alarm was struck for Mottville Fire Company member Hervey "Bud" Atwater. At approximately 3:30 pm our brothers from the Elbridge Fire Department and the Jordan ambulance responded to assist Bud in his time of need. With all of today's training and medications available to our first responders it was not enough . I personally would like to thank the members from both organizations that responded to this emergency, I know everyone did everything they could do . Bud was a 45 year member of the Mottville fire Company, holding offices of President, Assistant Chief, Fire Captain and Fire Police Captain. Bud was recently selected as our 2009 fire fighter of the year. Bud spent many hours each year in our local cemeteries placing flags and markers on the graves of past fire company members. This passion he had for remembering our past members was shown daily in Bud's way of caring about members past and present. Bud would regularly come to a member at a meeting and hand over a small box or package. In the package the member would find a collectable ax or plaque or anything symbolizing the fire service. Bud gave me a die cast fire detailed chopper as I have a motor cycle and ride as a hobby they both went together well. It was a special gift. We would regularly talk about another love of Bud's , NASCAR. Bud was a follower of driver Mark Martin and spoke often of Marks success . He always had an idea of how he could get the win. For Hervey "Bud" Atwater your final alarm has sounded and you will be missed but never forgotten .Our hearts and prayers are with you brother and all of your family. Timothy Baker Chief Mottville Fire Company ___________________________________________________________________________ 1840 Benson Road - Mutual Aid to Skaneateles 01/28/2010
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARK STEBBINS ___________________________________________________________________________ A RECORD MONTH The Mottville Fire
Company closes out 2009 on a record pace. The fire company responded to 37
alarms for the month of December, more than any month in its history. The
alarms broke down as follows, 1 investigation, 2 Alarm system activations,
2 personal injury auto accidents, 6 property damage accidents, 17 calls to
assist our neighboring fire departments. Total fire fighters responding
were 503 while spending 358.5 man hours away from home and averaging 13.6
fire fighters per alarm. The year ending numbers for 2009 were 3161 total
fire fighters responding. Members spent 2038.1 man hours away from home
while averaging 13.3 fire fighters per alarm for the year. Total 2009
alarms were 237.
Some of the accomplishments the fire company has achieved this year. We
took delivery of our new Rescue Pumper built by E-One. This truck came
equipped with an on board generator, 1000 gals of water , a built in
hydraulic rescue tool system ( jaws of life ) capable of operating 3 tools
at the same time. We also received a new Ford F-250 squad pick up used for
personnel and equipment transport during alarms, drills and training
classes. The" help us find you" address sign campaign is still
on going and if you have not ordered your sign yet give me a call at 685-
6324 for your sign.
In the training department, congratulations go out to new members Chris
Soprano, Scott Thomas and Nate North for completing NYS class Scene
Support Operations which qualifies them as exterior fire fighters. The
class covered all the basics in fire fighting over 8 weeks of class. We
are looking forward to many joint drills with our neighboring fire
departments this coming year.
The fire company monthly top responder is a familiar one, Dan Sheldon tops
the list again this month responding to 34 of the 37 alarms for the month.
Dan was again our top yearly responder for 2009 making 214 of the 237
alarms . A big thank you to Dan for his dedicated time for the fire
company. Mottville Fire Company is professionally staffed by volunteers. ____________________________________________________________________________ 4800 RTE. 321 12/29/09
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHIEF BAKER & DAN SHELDON ____________________________________________________________________________ Mutual Aid to Elbridge - Rt. 5 near Millstone Golf Course
PHOTOS COURTESY OF DAN SHELDON & MARK STEBBINS ____________________________________________________________________________ Mutual Aid - Skaneateles High School Boiler Fire
PHOTOS COURTESY OF DAN SHELDON ____________________________________________________________________________ |
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APPARATUS LADDER 4 RP 1 engine 2 SQUAD 3 SQUAD 5 ---------- IMPORTANT NUMBERS All Emergencies in Onondaga County: 911 State Police (Lafayette): 457-2600 Onondaga County Sheriff (non-emergency): 425-2111 National Grid power outages: 800-867-5222 National Grid gas emergencies: 800-892-2345 Dig Safely New York: 800-962-7962 Verizon Residential Repair: 890-6111 Verizon Business Repair: 890-7111 Skaneateles Dispatch: 685-3488 ---------- FREQUENCIES County
Dispatch 46.14
Mottville High Band 150.795 & 154.100 Low Band Fire Ground CH 2 46.220 Low Band Fire Ground CH 3 46.260 Chiefs CH 5 46.060 Truck to Station CH 6 46.460 ---------- VIDEO CLIPS ---------- |
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