Press Release:
April proved to be a busy month at the Genesee County Fire Training Center, with over 100 students completing classes.
20 students completed 79 hours of instruction in the Basic Exterior Fire Operation (BEFO) course. This entry-level program prepares students to respond to emergencies as exterior firefighters as they received instruction in fire extinguishers, building construction, forcible entry, ladder deployment, incident command, drafting operations and hazardous materials operations levels. Students were trained in ropes and knots as well as first aid/CPR. Participants who completed the BEFO course on April 20 were:
ALABAMA
- Mark Smith
ALBION
- Madison M. Meyers
TOWN OF BATAVIA
- Jonathan P. Parker
BERGEN
- Ashton W. Gavenda
- Olivia M. N. Best
- Tyler G. Holland
BETHANY
- Jakob J. Howland
- Jason A. Howland
BYRON
- Michael A. Alexander
EAST PEMBROKE
- Molly A. Chatley
- Ajay R. King
- Jonah A. Martin
- Joseph Gibson
- Lily E. Martin
ELBA
- Colton B. Walczak
- Holden L. Brinkman
INDIAN FALLS
- Maxwell D. Olsen
LEROY
- Riann M. Ledford
SCOTTSVILLE
- Chase J. Kress
- Harold M. Schlicker
Fire Sprinkler Systems for the Fire Service, a six-hour course held on two consecutive Mondays in April at the Genesee County Fire Training Center, provided students with an overview of fire sprinkler systems and the roles and responsibilities of the fire department when responding to buildings having systems in service. Fifty emergency response personnel completed this course on April 10:
ALEXANDER
- Thomas M. Green
CITY OF BATAVIA
- Mark S. Holley
TOWN OF BATAVIA
- Scott T. Maloy
- Paul G. Barrett
- Brian D. Bentley
- James W. Bouton
- Thomas G. Cunningham
- Paul R. Dibble
- Gary D. Diegelman
- Dwayne J. Fonda Jr.
- Clayton A. Gorski
- Robert J. Hunt
- Daniel P. Jacques
- Christopher L. Jager
- Stephen A. Kowalcyk
- Thomas E. Marlowe
- Jonathan P. Parker
- Taylor J. Rivenburgh
- Michael J. Rottenbeck
- Ian A. SanFratello
- Tyler J. Stewart
- James J. Ward
BERGEN
- Scott R. Mayne
- Colin W. Willis
BYRON
- Michael A. Alexander
- Chase A. Cone
- Zachary C. Johnson
- Cory J. Russell
- Jacob M. Schultz
COUNTY OF ORLEANS
- Peter D. Hendrickson Jr.
EAST PEMBROKE
- James R. Gayton
- Donald E. Newton Jr.
ELBA
- Jayden T. Allport
- Nathan J. Tabor
- Bradley R. Chaddock
- Michael R. Davis
- Nicholas J. Esten
- Garrett Heale
- Michael G. Heale
- Mike J. Schad Jr.
COUNTY OF GENESEE
- Robert H. Tripp
LEROY
- Scott A. Newman
MURRAY JOINT FIRE DISTRICT
- Jeffrey R. Elsenheimer Jr.
- Nathaniel C. Smith
- Colton J. Tuttle
RIDGE ROAD FIRE DISTRICT
- Kevin P. Dann
SOUTH BYRON
- Nicole M. Boldt
- Vitorrio J. Muoio
- Jeremie J. Rassel
- Katrina Rassel
38 emergency response personnel now have a better understanding of fire alarm systems after completing the 6-hour Fire Alarm Systems for the Fire Service course held at the Genesee County Fire Training Center on April 17 and 24. The course reviewed the technology of alarm systems, from smoke alarms to fully addressable systems which control features of buildings. Students were instructed in the responsibilities of fire department personnel responding to buildings with alarm systems. Participants in this course included:
ALEXANDER
- Thomas M. Green
CITY OF BATAVIA
- Mark S. Holley
TOWN OF BATAVIA
- Scott T. Maloy
- Brian D. Bentley
- James W. Bouton
- Paul R. Dibble
- Gary D. Diegelman
- Dwayne J. Fonda Jr.
- Clayton A. Gorski
- Robert J. Hunt
- Daniel P. Jacques
- Stephen A. Kowalcyk
- Jonathan P. Parker
- Taylor J. Rivenburgh
- Michael J. Rottenbeck
- Ian A. SanFratello
- Tyler J. Stewart
- James J. Ward
BERGEN
- Joe E. MacConnell
- Scott R. Mayne
BYRON
- Michael A. Alexander
- Zachary C. Johnson
- Cory J. Russell
- Jacob M. Schultz
EAST PEMBROKE
- James R. Gayton
- Donald E. Newton Jr.
ELBA
- Nathan J. Tabor
- Jennifer A. Cardinali
- Bradley R. Chaddock
- Nicholas J. Esten
- Garrett Heale
- Michael G. Heale
- Timothy J. Hoffarth
- Mike J. Schad Jr.
COUNTY OF GENESEE
- Robert H. Tripp
MURRAY JOINT FIRE DISTRICT
- Nathaniel C. Smith
TOWN OF MURRAY
- Colton J. Tuttle
RIDGE ROAD FIRE DISTRICT
- Kevin P. Dann
Emergency Response personnel regularly participate in training programs to maintain, learn or build the skills and knowledge to perform their job proficiently – protecting the lives and property of the citizens of the community they serve.
Joining the fire/EMS service not only provides you the opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to your community but allows you to develop (free) professional skills, and form lifelong friendships and positive relationships. Visit your local fire department to find out more about volunteer opportunities in your community.
