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 …
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 …
Press release Local residents may receive free pizza for properly functioning smoke alarms. The Batavia Domino’s, located at 563 E. Main Street, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)are teaming up with The City of Batavia Fire Department to promote fire safety during Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6-12). On Oct. …
City Firefighter Dave Adams worked his final shift today at the City of Batavia Fire Department after 20 years of service. Adams spent all 20 of his years with the 2nd Platoon and he recalls his first day like it was yesterday. “I remember every person that was on the …