City of Batavia Fire Chief Stefano Napolitano has accepted a job with the State of New York as Deputy State Fire Administrator and will be officially starting with Office of Fire Prevention and Control in mid-July. “In addition to his service as Chief of the Batavia Fire Department, Chief …
Press release The City of Batavia Fire Department is reminding everyone to change their clocks and change their smoke alarm batteries. Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 14th at 2:00am. “When you turn your clocks forward one hour, it’s a great time to make sure your smoke alarms are …
Press release With another impending winter storm approaching coupled with the snowfall already received, Fire Chief Stefano Napolitano and the members of the City of Batavia Fire Department are encouraging residents to “adopt a fire hydrant” near their home or business this winter season. The department is asking residents and …
Press release As 2020 has drawn to a close, the City of Batavia Fire Department has evaluated the services and programs provided throughout the year in its continuous quality improvement process. According to Fire Chief Stefano Napolitano, “the current pandemic has forced the department to implement a number of significant …
During Monday evening’s City Council meeting, recently retired firefighter Tom Douglas and his wife Debbie, announced a sizable donation of 10 personal hand held thermal imaging cameras for the City of Batavia Fire Department. Every City of Batavia firefighter on duty will now carry one. “This is big,” says Chief …
Press release Weather emergencies can strike often times without warning and inhibiting our ability to secure basic necessities. Rescue and response agencies will be responding, but may not be able to assist immediately depending upon the severity of the event. As a result, the City of Batavia along with the …
Press release As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Batavia Fire Department temporarily suspended our community outreach offerings including the Child Passenger Safety Seat Program. This was necessary to ensure the health and safety of our staff from the possible effects of COVID-19. We are pleased to …
Press release In recognition of the summer outdoor cooking season, Fire Chief Stefano Napolitano would like to remind residents of several outdoor cooking and open burning fire safety tips. Now that warmer weather is upon us, Chief Stefano Napolitano of the City of Batavia Fire Department would like to remind …
Chief Stefano Napolitano recommends that as residents set their clocks ahead, that they test their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that two-thirds of home fire deaths occur in homes with missing and/or damaged smoke detectors. Often times, a smoke detector fails to operate …
Press release IAFF Local 896 Batavia City Firefighters are proud to announce a safe and secure drop box to retire U.S. flags in our community. Firefighters have partnered with the Veness Strollo VFW Post 1602 to ensure a dignified retirement on flag day. Residents are encouraged to bring their retired …