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Basic Exterior Firefighter Operations (BEFO) program

Over 100 students complete classes at the Genesee County Fire Training Center

By Press Release

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.

Basic Exterior Firefighters Operations training completed by 14 GC students

By Billie Owens

Press release:

The spring Basic Exterior Firefighter Operations (BEFO) program was held at the Genesee County Fire Training Center. The 79-hour program began in March and concluded on May 15. Fourteen students completed the 79-hour program from eight county departments. 

The BEFO program is an entry level program for the volunteer fire service designed to prepare students to respond to emergencies as exterior firefighters. Students are instructed in fire extinguishers, building construction, forcible entry, ladder deployment, incident command, drafting operations and hazardous materials operations level. In addition, students are trained in ropes and knots, and first aid/CPR. 

Participants included: 

ALABAMA

  • Joseph A. Uhrinek

TOWN OF BATAVIA

  • William Allen

CORFU

  • Cyle J. Felski

EAST PEMBROKE

  • Matthew N Allen 
  • Sheri Allen 
  • Jenniffer J. Groff
  • Erin M. Martin 
  • Noah A. Martin 
  • Alyssa M. Nye

ELBA

  • Brandon M. Burgess

LE ROY

  • James D.King

OAKFIELD

  • Matthew Doran

PAVILION

  • Shane J. Freeman 

STAFFORD 

  • Julia Bobo

Visit your local fire department to find out more about volunteer opportunities.

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