The Village of Seneca Falls Fire Department is a Municipal fire department made up of up to 30 paid -on-call firefighters. We provide Fire Protection and first response BLS Emergency Medical service to the village of Seneca Falls as well as part of the Town Seneca Falls. Our district is a combination of residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies. We also have an active Fire Prevention program featuring "Pluggie" the talking fire hydrant and our Fire Safety Trailer where children are taught how to escape from a fire.
"Jaws" (Hurst Tool) used in Head-On Crash November 30, 2008 - 1458hrs.
Seneca Falls Fire Department responded to the area of 2956 NYS Rte. 414 for the report of a 2 vehicle head on traffic crash. Upon arrival Deputy Chief Rhinehart reported two vehicles in the ditch on opposite sides of the road with people still in one of the vehicles. Two Ambulances... Click for Full Story
SFFD Provides Mutual Aid to Fayette October 21, 2008 - 0245hrs.
On October 21, 2008 at 2:45 AM the Fayette Fire Department requested mutual aid from the Seneca Falls Fire Department to a grain dryer fire on McGrane Road. Fayette command requested that Seneca Falls send Quint 1 to be used as an elevated master stream. Quint 1 responded with a full crew along with Deputy Chief Rhinehart. Quint 1 operated at the scene for 2 1/2 hrs, pumping approximately 13,000 gallons of water onto the fire.
Fire Prevention Week - Open House 2008 October 9, 2008 - 1800hrs.
Seneca Falls Fire Department Celebrated Fire Prevention Week 2008 with numerous promotions and programs, such as Operation E.D.I.T.H., visits to local schools, preschools and daycare facilities, and their annual Open House. Click for Photos of Open House 2008
Working House Fire October 8, 2008 - 1613hrs.
Seneca Falls Firefighters responded to 26 Ridge St. for a report of smoke coming from the rear of the house. Upon arrival Chief Solan reported smoke showing and declared a working house fire. The fire... Click for Full Story
Two Basement Fires July 26, 2008 - 1957hrs.
Seneca Falls Firefighters were dispatched to the corner of Maple St. and Oxford Pl. in the Village for the report of lightning striking a utility pole with wires on fire. Upon arrival there were electrical wires on... Click for Full Story
Natural Gas Leak July 10, 2008 - 1033hrs.
The Seneca Falls Fire Department was dispatched to 180 Fall Street for the report of a natural gas leak. Upon arrival it was discovered that an underground gas line had been broken by individuals... Click for Full Story
Hazardous Material spill June 24, 2008
The Seneca Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Ovid St. @ Garden St. for the report of a vehicle leaking an unknown liquid. Seneca Falls Police were on the scene and determined from the operator of the vehicle that the product was Hay-Chem, a solution of Proponic Acid... Click for Full Story
Chicken B-B-Q for Fire Prevention May 8 , 2008
There will be a Chicken B-B-Q held on Saturday May 24th, 2008 to support the Seneca Falls Fire Department Fire Prevention Committee. The B-B-Q will be held at Fucillo Ford on 5&20 Seneca Falls from 11am unitl 2pm. Tickets are $8.00 and presale dinners will be guaranteed until 12:30pm.
Controlled Burn / Training with Red Jacket FD May 6, 2008
On April 27, 2008 Seneca Falls Quint 1 and Engine 1 along with manpower assisted Red Jacket Fire with a Live Fire Training / Burn Down Drill on Lower Lake Rd.
Welcome back to Ken Campbell, a member from 1991 to 2007. Ken was re-appointed a Firefighter on 4/1/08
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Chlorine Leak April 4, 2008 12:26hrs.
Fire Department was called to the Village Wastewater Treatment Plant off Seneca St. for a leaking 150# Chlorine Cylinder. The treatment plant was evacuated as well as NYS Canal Corp. workers who were working on the adjacent Seneca / Cayuga Canal locks.
The Seneca County Haz-Mat Team responded and with assistance from the Ontario County Haz-Mat Team entered the building where the cylinder was located. The Cylinder was shut off, air quality readings were obtained, and the building was ventilated.
All units cleared at 1622 hrs.
Engine #1 Has Arrived! March 10, 2008
With the "Jaws of Life" and other last minute equipment installations being made at Churchville Fire Equipment over the past two weeks, the latest addition to our fleet was ready to come home! Engine #1 arrived in Seneca Falls on Friday, March 7th 2008.
Engine #1 Complete... Near Delivery February 24, 2008
Engine #1 is on schedule to be delivered by the end of the month. To see pictures of its progress during the building stages, CLICK HERE.
New Web Site Launched February 24, 2008
The Seneca Falls Fire Department announced the official launch of their new web site. Introduced as a portal for information about department issues and events, the site will also provide fire prevention and safety information for the public and its community.
