Liverpool Fire Department

Signal 80 on I-81

Jhagen — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:05:04 +0000

Liverpool units were alerted on February 21st, around 1600 Hrs, for a Signal 80 on I-81 southbound prior to Hiawatha Blvd. Engine Five (Lt. Zogg) arrived first to find one vehicle off the road, after striking a guard rail, with one patient still inside. Rescue One (Capt. Iavarone) and Car One (Chief Smith) arrived simultaneously. Rescue One went to quick work stabilizing the vehicle and extricating the victim with the assistance of Engine Five. The patient was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

Impressive Vehicle Fire

Jhagen — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:45:24 +0000

Liverpool units were dispatched to a vehicle fire at Second St & Sycamore St. A news anchor from Channel 3 news captured this impressive video prior to units arrival. The van was full of new spray paint canisters which ruptured during the fire. The first arriving unit, Engine One, arrived and began extinguishing the fire.

Signal 98 At Staybridge Suites

Jhagen — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:45:21 +0000

On the morning of February 14th, 2012 Units were alerted for a fire alarm activation. Fire control advised Car 3 (D/C Loucks) there was now a report of smoke in the building. Units were re-alerted for a industrial fire. Upon arrival nothing was evident from the exterior. Engine One (Capt. Iavarone) Quickly arrived along with Engine Two (Capt.Lafavor). Car 2 (D/C Ormsby) arrived taking interior operations as well as Car 1 (Chief Smith) taking command. Units found a hallway with a heavy smoke condition and a water flow. Engine Two (Lt. Laakso & FF Hagenmayer) forced the door into the room but discovered a room with stacked furniture. Upon clearing the room they did a primary search turning up negative with still limited space to work. Engine One (Capt. Iavarone & FF Pernice) advanced a line to Engine Two’s crew where the small fire was extinguished. The cause of the fire is under investigation yet isolated to a heating unit. The room was unoccupied and still in the renovation process. There were no injuries. Units worked at the scene for approximately two hours.

Photos Courtesy of FF Hagenmayer

Signal 80 John Glenn Blvd & Kings Park Dr

Jhagen — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:15:40 +0000

Units were alerted for a single vehicle MVC with injuries on John Glenn Blvd under the foot bridge. Initial reports of a White SUV had hit the bridge support with heavy damage. Car 2 (D/C Smith) was one of the first arriving units to find a vehicle on its side with 5 people trapped. Rescue One (Lt. Iavarone) quickly arrived and went to work to remove all the occupants. Engine Three (Lt. Mcnulty) and Engine Five assisted the rescue crew with removal of occupants and a safety line had been established. All occupants were removed in under 40 minutes and transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

Liverpool Mutual Aid To Baldwinsville

Jhagen — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:09:04 +0000

Units were alerted for a reported structure fire off Cedarwood Blvd. Engine 3 was assigned to the initial dispatch. Liverpool Car 3 (D/C Ormsby) requested Liverpool Engine 91(Lt. Iavarone) from Station One due to visible smoke from a distance. Units arrived to find a dwelling well off and a Signal 99 was struck. Engine 91 was the second due engine picking up a secondary water supply. Units went to work trying to knock the fire before being pulled out to a outside operations. Units attacked from the outside extinguishing the fire. Liverpool units operated at the scene for 3 hours.

A Special Thanks!

Jhagen — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:29:39 +0000

The Liverpool Fire Dept would like to send a special thanks to Gary Vincitore. Gary has served 30 years with the Liverpool Fire Dept, 8 consecutive years in the Chiefs office with the last 3 years spent as car 1. Gary unfortunately had to recently step down from his position as fire Chief. Gary, Thank You for the years of service and improvement to the Liverpool Fire Dept.

Dumpster Fire

Jhagen — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:15:52 +0000

Units were alerted for a dumpster fire at 108 Luther ave. Engine 91(Lt. Laakso) running out of Station two arrived minutes after dispatch to find a 10X10 dumpster fire. After 1/4 tank of water the dumpster was filled with water and extinguished. The cause of the fire was hot coals dumped in the dumpster by a staff worker. Units worked at the scene for 15 minutes.

Vehicle Fire 151 Old Liverpool Rd

Jhagen — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:04:35 +0000

Units were alerted for a Vehicle Fire at 151 Old Liverpool Rd. Upon arrival Car 2 (D/C Smith) advised he had a fully involved engine compartment. Engine Five quickly arrived (Lt.Zogg) and made a quick knock of the engine compartment. Units operated on the scene for twenty minutes. Video courtesy of FF Hagenmayer

Signal 80 On The NYS Thru-Way

Jhagen — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:43:26 +0000

Units were alerted for a Signal 80 with people trapped on West Bound I-90 at exit 38. Upon arrival units were advised by Rural/Metro of entrapment. The rescue crew (Lt. Iavarone) quickly went to work, With the assistance of Rural/Metro. The patient was extricated within 10 Minutes and transported to the local hospital for evaluation. The cause of the accident was a construction worker who was operating a boom style truck when the boom passed into the path on the vehicle striking it on the passenger side.

Pallet Fire On Elwood Davis Rd

Jhagen — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:28:46 +0000

Units were alerted for a reported structure fire around 0300 hrs. Upon arrival, Car One (Chief Vincitore) discovered a large pile of pallets burning, 20 feet from a structure. Units deployed master streams and handlines to knock the fire down. The cause of the fire was undetermined.