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"Old Ocean no. 1"
The original "Old Ocean No. 1" fire pumper, in service in Phelps, NY from 1864 to 1899, previously owned by the Geneva FD. It was sold to Hingham, MA in 1900 and they used it for parades, shows and musters. It now is in its permanent home at the FDNY Fire Museum in Manhattan. Photos by Phelps Historian & Oaks Corners FD Member Chris Tiffany.
History of the Phelps Fire Department
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Chief 21-0
1st Asst. Chief 21-01
2nd Asst. Chief 21-02
Captain 21-03
Lieutenant 21-04
Lieutenant 21-05
Lieutenant 21-06
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Board Members
2025 Leadership
proudly serving the Town of Phelps, New York
Brandon DeBaere
Aaron Newton
Tim DeBaere
Keith Wise
Tom Asselta
Gene Walters
Mike Trickey
Ron Nieskes
Tom Asselta
Phil Frere
Julie DeBaere
Scot Tyman
Mike Vienna
Kyle Tiffany
David Ware
Mike Trickey
Dave LaVancha
Maggie Almekinder
Our District
PHELPS Fire Department
about our fire department
We are a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization that provides emergency services to a portion of the Town of Phelps, located in Ontario County, NY.
The membership of the department includes firefighters, emergency medical technicians, a Chief, two assistant Chiefs, a Captain, three Lieutenants, a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, and Treasurer. Aside from the day to day operations of the department, there are also volunteers that take care of the fire hall, fundraising, parades, and other community activities.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you are interested in serving your community by becoming a firefighter and/or an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), please contact us today. The training and time that it takes to volunteer can be demanding, however it is a great way to serve the community in which you live.