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Dec 30th 2007 |
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5-18-2008 |
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| Fall Bog & Grog | 9-7-2008 | PHOTOS HERE! |
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Nov 2008 |
7:00 p.m. to finish |
In the News: December, 2007
2007 CALL REVIEW:
During 2007 WFD responded to 8 Cellar Pumps, 5 Chimney Fire, 2 Grass Fires, 6 Hazardous Conditions, 10 Investigations, 25 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 19 Structure Fires, 9 Mercy Flight Landing Zone, 3 vehicles fires, and 13 Miscellaneous alarms. Of the 100 alarms 58 were Mutual Aid calls. In the town of Sodus they were called to assist (Mutual Aid) Alton 19, Sodus 23, Sodus Center 3, and Sodus Point 6 times. The total man-hours for alarms were 1695 hours and 7 minutes. The average Response Time, (time from being dispatched to a vehicle responding), was 3 minutes and 10 seconds. The average members responding to an alarm was 11. There were 4 Explorers that accumulated a total 95:35 alarm man-hours.
ISO UPDATE
Earlier this summer Wallington F.D. was reviewed for its I.S.O. rating. This rating is to ensure homeowners are getting protection and what kind of insurance prices they should pay for living in a certain fire district or area. #1 being the best rating you can get and #10 being the worst . This is based on many factors, a few of which are: Manpower, response time to calls, equipment (what is owned and such things as water capacity on trucks and pumping capabilities), and how many firefighters you average on calls. The list goes on and on but this is just to give you an idea.
Since the last time we were checked for our I.S.O. rating we have been at #6, which is not bad for a small community fire department. However, it is with great pride that we announce to you that Wallingtong Fire Department has recently received its latest update after the review this summer and we are now at a #4 ISO Rating. This will help you with your insurance cost to live in the W.F.D. District. The ISO Rating is used by insurance companies to determine your Homeowners Insurance Rate. We were also informed that this rating is the same for some of the paid fire departments in New York . We are very proud of our accomplishments and hope to continue to improve and serve our community. Thank you for your support.
Election Results Effective January 2008
Assist Into Alton For Chimney Fire
December 29th, 2007
Wallington Engine Company was requested around 10 am to assist the Alton Fire Department at a chimney fire on Ridge Road in the hamlet of Alton. Wallington Chief cars 24-3 and 4 along with M-32 and 7 firefighters reponded to the scene. Wallington used thier Thermal Imaging Camera to look for any hot spots in and around the residence. It was determined that the fire was contained to the flue area of the chimney. Wallington was cleared the scene with Alton and back in service at 11:11 am.
Water problem / Alton Help Lifting
December 24th, 2007
Arond 9:15 am on christmas eve Wallington was toned out for a residential water problem 2 feet of water in the basement at 6323, Boyd Road. Wallington Chiefs 24-2 and 3 took the call with assistance from 3 other firefighters with M-32. Later on that day Wallington was dispatched again to assist the Alton FD. With help lifting at Sleepy Hallow Trailer Park. Hopefully Christmas will be a quiet one so all families can spend time together with there loved ones. Merry Christmas from all the Members of the Wallington Fire Department.
House Fire in Alton / and Rekindle
December 17th, 2007
The call for 12/17/2007 was toned out at about 1pm for “fire in the walls” at the State Route 14 home in Alton Fire Department’s district. Wallington was toned for assistance with Engine-40, Tanker-22 and M-32. Three portable ponds were set up to provide water supply. Alton’s Engine was set up near the back of house & Wallington set up on front side (Old Route 14). Each with hand lines off, they used about 10,000 gallons of water. Thermal Imaging camera was used to check FOR further hot spots. The fire was reported out about 3pm.
A 2nd call for rekindle of same property came in about 5:45pm. Alton was toned out & asked for Wallington’s Tanker & manpower. Upon arrival the home was fully engulfed with flames through the roof at which point Wallington's E-40 was requested with more manpower. In addition, tankers for water supply from Sodus, Sodus Center, Sodus Point, North Rose, Rose, two from Wolcott, Red Creek & Marbletown Fire Department’s were requested. Two ponds were once again set up, one in back of the house the other in the front on Old Route 14. The tankers made 5-7 runs each. Wallington's TA - 22 made 9 total that night, over 27,000 gallons from just TA-22 was supplied. Wallington had the deck gun & a small handline off E-40 from the front, and Alton had several handlines going from their side. 
Wallington had 17 firefighters on scene as well as 24-1, 24-2, & 24-4. A backhoe was called in later in the night to knock down the remains of the structure due to safety concerns. The house had a fire several years back and was not fully repaired so no one was living in it at this time. It had an office used for the Christmas tree sales in the front yard on the residence. Wallington was back in service about 11:30 pm.
Trailer Fire
December 3rd, 2007
Around 10:45 am a call was made to 911 that there was a trailer on fire at the Delyser Farms near Joy Road and Owls Nest Road. Firefighters nearby arrived before any Sodus units and notified dispatch that the trailer was fully involved. ( Code-5 ) Sodus Chief 19-2 requested an Engine and Tanker from Wallington as well as Faiville. Also responding from Sodus Center F.D. was an Ambulance for standby at the scene. Alton F.D and East Williamson F.D. stood by for Wallington and Sodus F.D., as well as Newark F.D. for Fairville F.D. This fire was well off the road and out in the farthest point of Sodus's fire district which is one reason there were so many standby crews. The wind was blowing very strong and aided in the fires quick advance through the trailer. Wallington had 10 firefighters also assisting with the operation at the scene. Trailer was a complete loss. The fire is under investigation at this time. Wallington F.D. went back into service around 3pm......
Fire Police Assist Sodus
December 1st, 2007
On the first day of the Holiday month, Wallington Engine Company assisted Sodus Fire Department with traffic control while they were working a two-car minor M.V.A. at the intersection of Maple Ave. and State Route 104. The traffic signal was out at the time, which may have played a part in the incident. Wallington M-32 as well as Chief cars 24-1,3, & 4 took the call as well as 7 Firefighters to block off 104 at State Street and divert traffic through town. The call was around 1 pm and all Wallington Units where back in around 1:45 pm.
House Fire Sodus
December 1st, 2007
Wallington Engine Company was requested to assist the Sodus F.D. at the scene of a house fire around 5:15 pm in the Village of Sodus at 36 Curtis Ave. Wallington responded with Engine 40 to the scene with a full 6-man interior team as well as additional manpower. Chief cars 24-1,2,3,4 all responded as well. The fire was knocked down very quickly by the first interior attack team which kept the fire to the basement area of the house. There was a lot of smoke damage to the house, however the structure and most of their belongings was saved. Overhaul work was long and it was very cold and snowing and the winds had picked up. The Sodus Town Ambulance was there on standby. Also present was the Wayne County Fire Investigator and Sheriffs Department, along with the Wayne County Cascade system. East Williamson F.D. was on standby in their station for Sodus in the event of another call. All units where cleared around 7pm.
In the News: November, 2007
Standby For Alton F.D.
November 15th, 2007
At 5:42 am Thursday morning Clyde Fire Department was dispatched to a working barn fire. Assisting at the scene were, Savannah, Rose, North Rose, Lyons, and Alton fire departments. Because most of the departments on the east side of the county were involved in the call one way or another, 12 firefighters at Wallington F.D. were put on standby at 6:16 am and released at 6:52 am. The barn was completely destroyed. Two residents suffered minor injuries.
Mutual Assistance For House Fire With Sodus
November 7th, 2007
Around 12:42 pm the Sodus Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire. Upon arrival nothing was visible. Upon further investigation fire and smoke was located inside the rear of the structure. East Williamson was requested for an Engine and Manpower at 12:49 hours. At 12:58 hours Wallington Engine Company was requested for Interior manpower. E-40 took the call as well as M-32. Lt. Vicki Fisher who took the assignment for Wallington in addition to 9 other firefighters. At 13:10 hours fire was reported knocked down and overhaul was in progress. Wallington was back in service at 13:52 hours...
House Fire With Sodus Point F.D.
November 6th, 2007
Sodus Point F.D. was dispatched to a reported Kitchen fire at 8014 Margaretta Road at 21:59 hours. Upon first arriving units confirmed a code-five house fire with smoke and flames showing. Alton F.D. was requested with one engine and manpower. At 22:34 hours Wallington was requested with their thermal imaging camera to do salvage and overhaul work. Wallington chiefs 24-2 and 3 took the call with M-32 and 8 other Firefighters. All units where off the scene at 23:54 hours. The fire was contained to the kitchen area and part of the hallway with excessive smoke damage to the house. Homeowners got out without injuries and the family cat was also located a short time later in a bedroom safe....
Fire Police Assist. Sodus At M.V.A.
November 1st, 2007
Wallington Engine Company was called to assist Sodus Fire Department at an M.V.A. at State Route 104 and 88 with two cars with injuries. Wallington was requested to block off 104 at Rotterdam Road while Sodus worked the scene. Route 104 was closed for about an hour. Wallington cleared around 6:45pm. Also assisting was Sodus Town Ambulance’s two units, Sodus Medic 88, Sodus Center Ambulance, and Williamson Ambulance. Wallington had 10 firefighters also on scene, as well as chiefs 24-1, 2, 3, 4 and M-32.
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