GENESEE COUNTY/Man indicted for driving while impaired by drugs

A Genesee County Grand Jury has indicted Thomas J. Claffey, accusing him of the crime of driving while ability impaired by drugs, a class E felony. On June 18, 2018, Claffey was operating a 2016 Chevy on Rt. 33 in Stafford while his ability to operate a motor vehicle was …

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WNY/The fall Basic Exterior Firefighter Operations program wraps up in Genesee County

(submitted photo and information) A fall Basic Exterior Firefighter Operations (BEFO) program was held at the Genesee County Fire Training Center. The 79-hour program began in August and concluded on November 6, 2018. Twenty-four (24) students completed the 79 hour program from nine (9) county departments and three (3) neighboring …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Area firefighters from six fire departments complete the Rescue Tech Basic course

(submitted photo and information) Ten area firefighters from six fire departments successfully completed the Rescue Tech Basic course held at the Genesee County Fire Training Center on September 17, 2018. This 24 hour course prepares students for a wide variety of possible rescue scenarios. Specialized rescue, search, technical rescue management, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Hazardous Material Response team receives Technician Certification

(submitted photo and information) Nine (9) members of the Genesee County Emergency Support Unit/Hazardous Materials Response Team recently received Hazardous Material Technician certification. The Hazardous Materials Technician program is offered regionally by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC). Certification requires successful completion of a 5 …

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