Press release
Twenty (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, 2023 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, 2023.
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
GarrettHeale
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
Thirty-eight (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, 2023. 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 of 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
GarrettHeale
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 friendship and positive relationships. Visit your local fire department to find out more about volunteer opportunities in your community.