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Big Tree VFC - News
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Big Tree Mourns Loss of Brother Firefighter
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11/29/2010
Big Tree firefighters were dispatched Monday evening roll over accident with entrapment on McKinley Parkway. Upon arrival, Big Tree 9-3 reported a two car MVA with a roll over and one car on its side, noting to dispatch that the call was in the Newton Abbott fire district. Big Tree 9 arrived on location next, assuming command, confirming the location of the call and that extrication for 2 trapped patients with road closures were needed. As Newton Abbott and Big Tree equipment began to arrive, a unified command was established as crews from both agencies worked off Big Tree Rescue 7 to stabilize the vehicle, provide for fire suppression stand by and free the trapped patients. Both patients were transported to ECMC.
Photos by Samantha Isula
Story by Ron Klimowicz
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11-14-2010
Big Tree Firefighters were dispatched at 2051 hours this evening to a roll over accident with entrapment on Roundtree at Breckinridge, the accident occurring in a small neighborhood where the female driver struck a parked car and rolled over.
Big Tree chief’s arrived on location and reported a vehicle on its roof and a female patient trapped with minor injuries. Big Tree 9 assumed command as Rescue 7, and Engines 1 and 2 were directed by Operations Chief, Big Tree 9-1, to conduct stand by fire suppression, stabilization and extrication of the patient. The extrication took firefighters 24 minutes to stabilize, extricate and load the patient into Big Tree 8 for transport to ECMC for evaluation.
Story by Ron Klimowicz
Photos by Samantha Isula
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10-28-2010
12:00 hrs
The Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company and the members of the Immaculata Academy SADD chapter conduct their annual mock auto accident. With 2 victims in serious condition and two of their fellow students pronounced dead at the scene, students witnessed first had what can happen when you drink and drive or any form of distractive driving such as texting or talking on the cell phone.
Following the drill a questions and answers session was held in the school auditorium where students and teachers alike could ask questions of the firefighters and discuss how this drill affected all involved.
This drill was conducted in conjunction with the schools Red Ribbon week that emphasizes and helps students make positive choices in life.
Assisting the Big Tree VFC are Armor and Newton Abbott Fire Companies
Members of the Big Tree fire company as well as Mutual aid companies take time off from their busy lives and work to work with the SADD chapter of Immaculata Academy every year.
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10-2-2010
10:00 hrs
Big Tree, Woodlawn, Hamburg and the South Town Haz Mat team particpated
in Home Depots Annual Safety Fair. While we were there we provided Fire
Prevention and an extrication demonstration. Home Depot had several
activities for the kids to participate in as well.
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May 31, 2010
21:24 hrs.
This evening Big Tree Firefighters were alerted for a fire in an upstairs bedroom on Glenwillow Dr. Reports from dispatch stated there may be a victim trapped inside. Upon arrival, Chief Klimowicz reported that there was smoke showing and that all people were acccounted for outside the building. Chief Hughes took operations and Chief Stoberl was interior sector. Engine 2 under the direction of Lt. Wagner was first on scene followed shortly after by Rescue 7 under the direction of Lt. Krieger. Engine 1 was shortly behind under the direction of Lt. Leavell. Engine 2 laid in an 1 3/4" handline and moved up to the 2nd floor bedroom and found a mattress fire. They made a quick knock down of the fire. Rescue 7 and Engine 1 provided ventilation and a back up line. All units were picked up by 23:20 hrs.
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All photo credits to Christopher Zak.
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April 1, 2010
13:40 hrs
This afternoon, Big Tree firefighters were alerted for an auto accident at the intersection of Rt. 179 and South Park Ave. Rescue 7 and Ambulance 8 responded. Upon arrival, dispatch notified that Rural Metro was on scene and was requesting extrication. Big Tree 7 assisted Rural Metro with patient removal from one car while Big Tree 8 tended to the other patients involved. Rural Metro transported 1 pt with non life-threatening injuries and Big Tree 8 transported 2 patients for evaluation. Big Tree fire police assited the Town of Hamburg Police Department with traffic control. Also assisting on the scene was Woodlawn 8. All units were back in service by 15:14 hrs.
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The Big Tree Fire Company in Hamburg sadly announces the passing of one of their members Edward Z Buck on March 15, 2010
BUCK - Edward Z. Of Blasdell, NY , unexpectedly March 15, 2010, beloved husband of Violet (nee Dunkle) Buck; dearest father of Ruth (Dan) Kosakowski , Paul (Susan), Ralph (Nancy) Buck and Dorothy (Gerard) Zimmer; loving grandfather of Edward Troutman, Brian, Stephanie and Paul Buck, Jr., Joshua and Justin Kranz; great- grandfather of Tyler and Hailey Troutman; son of the late Justin and Blanche Buck; brother of Carolyn (Arthur) Widdowson and the late Paul (Rita), Betty Rose (late Lee) Itle, Georgia (late Claude) Sharbaugh, James (late Ethel) and Gerald (Marie); also survived by a large loving family and many dear friends. The family will be present to receive friends Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the (Hamburg Chapel) JOHN J. KACZOR FUNERAL HOME INC, 5453 South Western Blvd (corner Rogers Rd. 646-5555) funeral services Saturday morning at 9:30 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 66 Arthur Ave in Blasdell (please assemble at church) Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mr Buck was a member of the Big Tree Fire Co.
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02/26-02/27/2010
The Hamburg Water Rescue Team and The Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company teamed up once again this weekend to attend our yearly ice rescue refresher course. These two organizations have a great working relationship with each other. We train together in ice rescueevery year because we have a mutual aid agreement to each other for any ice rescue call. The weather could not have agreed with us more as we had a cold and snowy day. Special thanks go out to Instructor Tom Nichols. All photo credits belong to Ken Smerka. Click here for all photos.
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01/02/2010
18:00 hrs
3950 McKinley Pkwy.
Big Tree firefighters, families, and guests all gathered this evening to celebrate the annual installation dinner. Every year, this event is held to honor the past year's accomplishments, as well as to install the new year's officers. This years award winners were:
Rookie of the Year - Kraig Blersch
Firefighter of the Year - Curt Hodson
Click here for a full listing of Administrative Officers
Click here for a full listing of Firematic Officers.
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07/22/2009
04:40 hrs
3663 South Park Ave.
Big Tree firefighters were alerted for a working fire mutual aid to the Village of Blasdell. Engine 1 and Rescue 7 responded. First reports from the scene were that it was a garbage can on the exterior of the building extending into the structure. Upon arrival, Chief Ron Klimowicz along with Blasdell Assistant Chief Ernie Jewett were alerted that there were possibly people trapped inside. The entered the structure to begin a primary search. Engine 1 arrived shortly after, and along with Blasdell Engine #, began water supply and attack operations. Many additional mutual aid units were requested. All units were called back in service at approximately 08:20. The cause is under investigation. Click here for additional photos |
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