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5-18-2008 |
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| Fall Bog & Grog | 9-7-2008 | PHOTOS HERE! |
| Turkey Raffle | Nov 2008 | 7:00 p.m. to finish |
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Dec 2008 |
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In the News: February 2008
2 Calls Back-to-Back with Sodus F.D.: Chimney Fire & Snowmobile Accident
February 28th, 2008
Wallington Engine Company was dispatched at 15:04 hours to 6789 Maple Ave to run mutual assistance with the Sodus F.D. that was already working a M.V.A. call. Wallington responded with Assistant chief 24-2, Engine-40 and M-32, along with 18 firefighters. At 16:00 hours as this call was wrapping up, Sodus was banged out for a snowmobile into the school on Mill Street. At the request of Sodus Fire Chief Wallington responded to the scene to assist Sodus with that call. Same Wallington units also responded to this scene. The sled was a complete loss, however serious injuries were avoided. Wallington went back into service from the Assist at 16:45 hours.
Assist With Sodus F.D. Fire Police and Scene Support
February 25th, 2008
Wallington Engine Company was requested for fire police at State Route 104 and Maple Ave in Sodus while they were working a 2-car M.V.A. at 104 and Rotterdam Road. Wallington also blocked traffic at State Route 88 and 104 as well as assisted with some manpower at the scene to help clean up the debris and flush the road. Responding units were M-32, Assistant chief 24-3, and 9 firefighters.
Possible Electrical Fire at Normandy Inn
February 17th, 2008
Around 19:10 hours of Sunday the 17th, Wallington Engine Company was dispatched to the Normandy Inn for a possible electrical fire. Sparks were visible on the outside of building. Chiefs 24-1,2,3,4 all responded - along with 26 firefighters, E-40, Tanker-22 and M-32. Upon further investigation and a look over the entire structure, the cause of the power outage was determined to be tree branches blowing in the wind and causing the wires to arc which in turn caused the power to go out in the restaurant. R.G.&E responded with a crew and the scene was turned over to them. Wallington was cleared from the scene around 20:00 hours.
Standby for Alton While Working Ice Rescue
February 16th, 2008
Wallington Engine Company was dispatched at 14:07 to standby in quarters for Alton F.D. Alton, along with Wolcott, Sodus Point, and North Rose Fire Departments, were working an Ice Rescue on Sodus Bay. The report was of a snowmobile through the ice. The riders were located a short time later having already being removed from the ice before the fire departments arrived. The Police on scene confirmed this information. Wallington was cleared from standby at 15:57 hours. Wallington Assistant Chiefs 24-3 and 4 along with 16 firefighters stood by at the station.
Firefighter Chuck Vanderbrook
February 4th, 2008
It is with great remourse that on Monday the 4th of February are Brother firefighter Chuck Vanderbrook . After a long fight with diabetes has passed away. Chuck is a long time member of the Wallington Fire Department serving his community for 36 years. He was very active in Parades riding in the fire trucks and always at our monthly meeting to see how things were progressing in the fire department. Chuck will be missed by all his brothers and sisters in the department. God Bless....