BATAVIA/A fire truck ride to school always brings a smile

“It was bumpy, but pretty cool,” says 9 year old Harper Ferris, who was dropped off to school on Engine 11 this morning after coming in first place in the City Fire Coloring Contest. There to greet her at St. Joseph’s this morning was the entire school. “It was indescribable,” …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Junior firefighters sharpen their skills at first weekend training session

It was Junior Firefighter weekend at the Wyoming County Fire Training Center on Wethersfield road in Warsaw today. From 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m., Junior Firefighters from Explorer Posts throughout the county were given the opportunity to sharpen their skills in extrication, water supply and EMS. Bob Conroy, an Advisor with Strykersville Fire and …

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BATAVIA/Winners of Fire Prevention Coloring Contest enjoy lunch and tour at fire department today

The City of Batavia firefighters announced the winners of their 7th Annual Fire Prevention Coloring Contest earlier in the week. Today, an awards luncheon and tour was held at the Fire Station on Evans Street for all 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable mention winners and their families. The 1st Place …

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