Press Release:
Eleven first responders from seven fire departments participated in the twelve-hour Officer Development: Firefighter Health and Safety Course, which was conducted from April 5 through May 3.
The course provided current and potential fire officers with a basic knowledge of effective communications for both administrative functions and for emergency incidents. Students were provided activities to apply skills learned in addition to conducting a size up based on emergency incidents. Additionally, this course provided the Company Officer with the skills needed to identify and prevent common safety hazards and to perform an initial accident investigation. Students must have completed the basic fire fighter courses prior to participating in this course. Successfully completing the Officer Development: Firefighter Health and Safety were:
TOWN OF BATAVIA
- Paul R. Dibble
- Robert J. Hunt
- Taylor J. Rivenburgh
- James J. Ward
BYRON
- Brandon L. Crossett
- Zachary C. Johnson
CORFU
- John T. McCarthy
ELBA
- Scott T. Maloy
PAVILION
- Hunter M. Schiske
PEMBROKE
- David Linneborn
STAFFORD
- Jason M. Smith
Joining the fire/EMS service not only provides you the opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to
your community but allows you to develop (free) professional skills, and form lifelong friendship and
positive relationships. Visit your local fire department to find out more about volunteer opportunities in
your community.
