GENESEE COUNTY/LeRoy/Batavia-An escort of 300 motorcycles-Remembering Dustin Rich

Video of escort into Machpelah Cemetery on May 13, 2023 Bikers from all over WNY, and as far as Albany and Pennsylvania, converged upon Machpelah Cemetery on North Street in LeRoy on Saturday afternoon, to pay their respects to 24-year-old Dustin Rich of Batavia, a young dad of two children …

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GENESEE COUNTY/April proved to be a busy month at the Genesee County Fire Training Center with over 100 students completing classes

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 …

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WNY/Rochester Regional Health Chemical Dependency Services among first in NYS to receive LGBTQ-Affirming Care Program endorsement

The designation from the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is given to certified programs with LGBTQ-affirming treatment spaces Press release Rochester, NY- Rochester Regional Health (RRH) Chemical Dependency is among one of the first programs in New York State to receive the LGBTQ-Affirming Care Endorsement from the Office …

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GV BOCES/Mount Morris Campus held a College & Career Fair with over 750 students in attendance

Press release/provided photos Over 750 local high school students had the opportunity to explore their career options at the College and Career Fair held at the Mount Morris Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center.  The fair included military branches, colleges, unions, and local businesses with over 60 tables for students …

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WNY/19 complete Fire Police Course

Nineteen students successfully completed the nine-hour Fire Police course which concluded on March 25, 2023 at the Genesee County Fire Training Center. Presented by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control in conjunction with the Genesee County Office of Emergency Management Services, this program was instructed by …

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WNY/Responders complete Officer Development, Planning and Emergency Management Response Course

Press release Nine responders from around the Genesee region participated in the nine–hour Officer Development: Planning and Emergency Response course, held March 1 through March 22, 2023. The course provided current and potential fire officers with a basic knowledge of building construction and commonly found fire protection features. The course …

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