Genesee County Fire Training Center

Press Release: 

A Rescue Tech Basic course was conducted for emergency response personnel at the Genesee County Fire Training Center in Batavia from May 2 through May 23. Eighteen first responders participated in this twenty-four hour course which prepared students for a wide variety of possible rescue operations. The course provided students with an overview in areas of specialized rescue, search, technical rescue management, risks and priorities; use of ropes, knots and rope systems in a low-angle environment and establishment of landing zones for helicopter operations. The following response personnel successfully completed the course:

ALABAMA

• David J. Kinney
• Michelle Patnode
• Brianna D. Smith 
• Mark Smith
• Alison L. Thompson
• Ryan M. Thompson
• Todd M. Thompson
• Wendy L. Thompson

TOWN OF BATAVIA

Jonathan P. Parker

BYRON

• Brandon L. Crossett
• Tatum Higby

CORFU

• Tyler G. Lang

DARIEN CENTER

• Robert J. Chraston

EAST PEMBROKE

• Patrick F. Gallaway

ELBA

• Bradley R. Chaddock

INDIAN FALLS

• Maxwell D. Olsen

LEROY

• Brie L. Rogers

UNKOWN

• Paul M. McGoldrick

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 friendship and positive relationships. Visit your local fire department to find out more about volunteer opportunities in your community.

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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.

Batavia’s Home Depot and CountryMax stores have come together to provide the materials and labor to construct a K-9 obstacle course at the Genesee County Fire Training Center on State Street Road.

“These businesses came to us and said they want to provide these services to Genesee County at no cost to the county,” said County Manager Matt Landers, speaking about a resolution approved today by the Genesee County Legislature’s Public Service Committee to accept the donations. “The course will be used by the Sheriff’s Office, City of Batavia Police and State Police K-9 officers.”

According to the resolution, Home Depot will donate building materials through a grant from The Home Depot Foundation – estimated value of $3,232 – and CountryMax Stores will provide the labor required to construct the course. The layout will be utilized by K-9 units for training purposes to simulate obstacles they are likely to encounter in the field during deployments.

Landers said the course, which will be owned by Genesee County, will be built to last “through multiple seasons.”

In other action related to the Sheriff’s Office, the committee approved the creation of a Public Safety Systems Manager position while eliminating the Communications Coordinator job that was held by the recently-retired Russ Lang for 33 years.

“The responsibilities of the open position really warrant a change in title,” Landers advised. “This was reviewed by the Sheriff’s Office and Human Resources, and they were in agreement that the new position better reflects the responsibilities of the position in the Sheriff’s Office.”

Per the resolution, the cost associated with this new position is covered by the previous Communications Coordinator salary accounted for in the 2022 budget.

Both PSC approvals are subject to ratification by the full legislature later this month.

File photo: Genesee County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit -- Deputy Andrew Mullen and Frankie, left, and Deputy Jim Stack and Rayzor. Photo by Mike Pettinella.

Press release:

Described by some as one of the “hidden gems” of Genesee County, the Genesee County Fire Training Center will be the venue for several up-coming training programs designed for first responders.

The state-of-the-art facility is located at 7690 State Street Road in Batavia.

The Genesee County Office of Emergency Management staff member and training technician Gary Patnode, in conjunction with NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control, work together to offer programs that will enable firefighters the opportunity to develop, refresh and expand on their skills.

Through participation in training programs, students are presented the knowledge and skills to become confident, effective and efficient first responders ensuring their safety and the community they serve.

To register, contact the Genesee County Fire Training Center at 585-344-0078 or Jeanette.diehl@co.genesee.ny.us. Visit your local fire department to find out about volunteer opportunities.

The training programs listed below are scheduled to be held at the Genesee County Fire Training Center this spring.

Course Description / Dates / Times / Designed for; Prerequisite(s):

• Fire Officers Workshop -- March 16 -- 6 - 10 p.m. / All Department Officers
• HazMat  First Responder Ops – Annual Refresher* -- March 30 -- 6 - 10 p.m. / Prerequisites Required
• SKYWARN Training (National Weather Service) -- March 30 -- 7 - 9 p.m. / Open to the Public
• Emergency Vehicle Driver Training -- April 18 & 19 -- Visit GCOEM website for times / Emergency Vehicle Operator
• Firefighter II -- Begins April 1 -- Visit GCOEM website for times / Prerequisites Required
• Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (I-200) -- April 22-23 -- 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. / IS-11C
• ICS for Major and/or Complex Incidents (I-400) -- March 12-13 -- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. / ICS-300
• Principles Instruction -- Begins April 14 -- Visit GCOEM website for times / Fire Service TrainingOfficers & Company Officers
• Rope Rescue – Technician Level II -- April 25 & 26, and May 2 & 3 -- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Rope Rescue – Tech Level I
• Fire Investigation for the Line Officer -- May 12 & 14 -- 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. / Fire Officers, Members in Charge, or Aspiring to Be
• Group Home & Disability Awareness for the Fire Service -- May 11 -- 7 - 10 p.m. / Fire Service Personnel, Code Enforcement Officials, EMTs