GENESEE COUNTY/Call is “Firefighter of the Year” in Stafford

Photos/video by Julie Carasone The Stafford Fire Department held their Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers at the Stafford Fire Department on Saturday night. The Department responded to 289 calls for service, up 17% from 2018. Training hours were also up 23% from 2018. Stephanie Call was named Firefighter of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Byron Fire Department celebrates 100 years at their annual banquet and installation dinner

The Byron Fire Department celebrated 100 years at their annual Banquet and Installation Dinner at Terry Hills on Saturday night. Assemblyman Steve Hawley was on hand to present a Citation to Chief Bob Mruzcek. The department responded to 215 calls for service, 148 of them were EMS calls. Over 1500 …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/12 people have undergone precautionary quarantine, 11 cleared, one still remains in quarantine

Press release COVID-19 Update – as of 03/08/20 “With Governor Andrew Cuomo’s declaration of a state of emergency in New York in response to COVID-19, the Genesee & Orleans County Health Departments are focusing on preparedness to respond to potential positive cases of COVID-19 in both counties,” stated Paul Pettit, …

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