Phelps Fire / Ambulance
Town of Phelps, Ontario County, NY
P.O. Box 81; Phelps, NY 14532     315.548.3862
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NEWS / INFORMATION ARCHIVES
January
2008
1.29.08; MVA; Thruway, MM 330 Westbound
    Phelps Fire & Ambulance were dispatched around 9:30 this morning for a reported MVA rollover
    on the Thruway, at Milemarker 330 Westbound.  2192, 2121, & 2101 responded, to find a 1 car
    MVA, with no rollover. The patient refused medical treatment, and all units went back in service
    shortly after. [PHOTOS]

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1.29.08; Chimney Fire; South Marbletown Road
    The Phelps Fire Department (w/ Mutual Aid from Marbletown & Newark - Wayne County) were
    dispatched for a reported chimney fire around 6:30 this morning. 2104 arrived on scene, and
    reported nothing showing.  2131 & 2171 responded, and did not find any extension into the
    walls, and cleared the scene after an investigation and clean up of the chimney.

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1.28.08; MVA; Thruway, MM 326 Eastbound
    Phelps Ambulance was dispatched, with Oaks Corners Fire Dept., to the NYS Thruway, near
    Milemarker 326 for a car vs. tractor trailer MVA.  2191 responded, and Mercy Flight was
    requested to the scene.  1 patient was flown to Strong Memorial Hospital. [PHOTOS]

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1.28.08; Machinery Accident
    Phelps Fire & Ambulance were dispatched this morning for a victim of a machinery accident on
    County Road 6.  The victim was reported to be over 1000' off of the road.  2192 & 2151
    responded (w/ Gator 2161 on board).  Both units were able to access patient, and the patient
    was transported via Mercy Flight to Strong Memorial Hospital with a double compound fracture
    to his lower right leg. [PHOTOS]

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1.27.08; MVA w/ Wires Down
    Phelps Fire & Ambulance responded for a MVA w/ wires down on State Route 88 this evening,
    near County Road 26.  2191, 2171, 2121 all responded.  2 patients were transported BLS to
    Clifton Springs.  Phelps Fire awaited the arrival of NYSEG to the scene, and did not clear the
    scene for several hours. [PHOTOS]

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1.25.08; MVA Rollover; Fort Hill Road, between Griffith & County Road 23
    The Phelps Fire Department & Ambulance were dispatched this morning for a reported MVA
    rollover, on Fort Hill Road, near County Road 23.  210 & 2101 responded, and arrived on
    location, confirming a 1 car rollover, with 3 patients.  2192 was already en-route, and 2
    additional ambulances (2191 & Finger Lakes Ambulance) were requested to the scene, in
    addition to Mercy Flight.  Phelps Engine 2121 & Rescue 2171 responded, and assisted with
    vehicle extrication, and setting up a landing zone.  Mercy Flight, 2191, & Finger Lakes
    Ambulance each transported 1 patient, to Strong Memorial Hospital. [PHOTOS]  [VIDEO]

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1.21.08; MVA; Route 88 / Gardner Road; Car vs. Farm Tractor
    The Phelps Fire & Ambulance were dispatched this morning to the intersection of Gardner
    Road & State Route 88 for a reported MVA involving a car and a piece of Farm equipment. 2101
    (Asst. Chief Springer) arrived on location, and confirmed an MVA, partially blocking, involving a
    farm tractor and a passenger car. Phelps Engine 2121 & Rescue 2171 responded to assist
    with scene safety and traffic control, as no extrication was required. The Phelps Ambulance
    transported one patient to Clifton Springs hospital with minor injuries. [PHOTOS]

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1.14.08; Phelps FD Awarded Grant
    On January 11, 2008 Phelps Fire Department was awarded $42,000 for Personnel Protective
    Equipment (PPE.) This was round 23 of FY 2007 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant, and will be
    used to purchase PPE for fire and EMS operations.

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1.11.08; Firehouse.com article - The Fire That Changed Everything
The Fire That Changed Everything -- And What Is Being Done (Firehouse.com article)
    This article, from www.Firehouse.com, describes a study that was prompted by a fatal Vermont
    apartment fire, that examines the difference between ionization & photoelectric smoke
    detectors. There is some very useful / interesting information here.  Check it out!
    (This link can also be accessed from the 'Member Area' page.)

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1.9.08; STORM; Throughout Protection District
    The Phelps Fire Department started this morning with a response to a reported pick up truck vs.
    pole.  2101 arrived on location, and reported a 1 car MVA, with a live primary power line resting
    on the occupied pick up. NYSEG was notified, and responded.  NYSEG assisted at the scene,
    and the occupant was removed unharmed, and returned home. +++  The Phelps Fire
    Department responded to several other calls throughout the storm for wires and trees down
    throughout the district, as well as a CO detector activation.  Wind gusts between 50-60mph
    were reported during the storm. Total # of calls for this day: 10.

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1.9.08; 2007 Response Statistics Posted

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1.8.08; Toxic Odor In Home; Route 88
    The Phelps Fire Department & Ambulance were dispatched at 22:21 for a 'toxic odor in home,'
    with 2 occupants in respiratory distress.  Upon arrival on scene, it was determined that a cat
    had activated an insect fumigation spray. 210, 2103, 2171, 2191, & 2192 responded to the
    scene, and was cleared at 23:17.

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1.8.08; Photos Added to Station Photo Album
    2 Panoramic Photos (Truck Bay & Meeting room) were added to the station photo gallery.

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1.7.08; Natural Gas Leak; BOCES Business Ventures
    Phelps Fire Department was dispatched this morning for a report of a natural gas odor inside
    the structure, at BOCES Business Ventures on the corner of Rte 88 / Rte 96.  2101 (Asst. Chief
    Springer,) responded, and arrived on scene, and requested NYSEG to the scene.  2171, 2131,
    & 2192 (precautionary) responded to the scene and located a leak on the hot water heater.  The
    incident was turned over to NYSEG, and all Phelps units returned to service.

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1.2.08; MVA Rollover; Gifford Road - No injuries
    Phelps Fire & Phelps Ambulance responded Wednesday afternoon for a MVA rollover on Gifford
    Road, between Neider Rd. & Lake Rd. Engine 2121 arrived on location, confirmed a 1 car
    rollover, no injuries. No transport was made by Phelps Ambulance. [PHOTOS]

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1.2.08; Volunteer Firefighter / Ambulance Worker Tax Credit
    Members: As you probably already know, you may be eligible for a $200 tax credit for 2007 if you
    were/are a member.  CLICK HERE to download the tax form (IT-245.)

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