West Chazy Vol Fire Dept

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West Chazy, NY 12992

 

 

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8/4/2010
West Chazy, NY -  West Chazy Fire responded to a 2 car MVA and the intersection of Route 22 and Fisk Road Wednesday morning. A vehicle heading towards chazy on the fisk road pulled out in front of a truck  heading south on route 22. There was minor damage to both vehicles. CVPH EMS was on scene to evaluate all occupants of the vehicles. No injuries were reported. The debris was picked up from the roadway and volunteers were back in service.
 
8/3/2010
Chazy, NY - Volunteers responded to a car into a barn Tuesday afternoon  in Chazy. A Chazy woman suffered a medical condition behind the wheel of her car and drove into a barn at North Country Livestock Exchange, killing several calves. Chazy units were on scene while the West Chazy Fire Dept stood by in station for possible response to Chazy.
Press Republican Story
 
8/1/2010
West Chazy, NY - West Chazy volunteers responded to a reported 1 car roll over at the corner of Slosson Road and Fisk Road intersections Sunday morning. Engine 331 responded to the scene to find the vehicle upside down in a pasture and the driver out walking around. The driver did not have any complaints upon ems evaluation and was signed off at the scene. Racine's towing was called in and volunteers were back in service.
 
8/02/2010
West Chazy, NY- The WCFD  flamestompers were busy Monday afternoon as wild weather hammered West Chazy. Downpours, wind, and 1" 1/4 hail were reported throughout the village of West Chazy. Pictured are firefighters Tony Guillily, and Rick Morrison as they cut a up a downed tree on Route 22.
 
7/20/10
Beekmantown NY - West Chazy Firefighters were toned out for mutual aid to a motel  fire at the Stonehelm Motel in Beekmantown Monday. Firefighters from  Beekmantown, Altona, Cadyville, Champlain, Chazy, Cumberland Head, Dannemora, District 3, Keeseville, Morrisonville, Peru, Mooers, South Plattsburgh and West Chazy fire departments responded to the 1:15 am blaze. The cause of the fire, which started in one of the rooms is still being investigated. The Whole east wing and some of the office space were destroyed. Volunteers were back in around Noon
Press Republican Story
 
7/7/2010
Beekmantown, NY-  Firefighters are trying to determine what sparked a blaze that destroyed a home in  in Beekmantown Monday night. Firefighters say flames immediately shot out of the Manor Drive home when they arrived and opened the front door. They believe the fire started in a back bedroom but at this time they're not sure how. About 30 firefighters from Beekmantown, District 3, West Chazy, Chazy, Cumberland Head and Morrisonville worked together to knock down the flames, while firefighters from South Plattsburgh assisted by filling air bottles, Trombley said. The home is a complete loss.  Press Republican Story
 
6/14//2010
West Chazy - West Chazy Vol. Fire Dept personnel responded to 623 Slosson Road Wednesday evening for a car/pedestrian accident. Ems 333 and Squad 334 arrived on scene to find a lawn mower sitting in the middle of the roadway. Bystanders state the operator of the lawn mower pulled out in front of a mail contractor truck bouncing of the front wheel.  The patient was transported to CVPH medical center by CVPH EMS with a minor leg injury.  The driver of the mail truck was uninjured. Firefighters were back in service shortly after.
 
 
6/4/2010
West Chazy, NY- Clinton County 911 Dispatched the WCFD to an unknown fire at the corner of O'Neil road and Atwood Road in West Chazy 9:50pm Friday night.  Tanker 332 and Brush truck 334 responded to the area and found a large garbage pile burning at the Deno Sugar House. Section 215 of the NYS Dec Environmental Conservation Law now prohibits the burning of household trash in burn barrels or piles. Open burning of household trash releases dangerous compounds including arsenic, carbon monoxide, benzene, styrene, formaldehyde, lead, hydrogen cyanide and dioxin, among others. Open burning is also the single greatest cause of wildfires in New York.  The fire was extinguished and the Scene was turned over to Clinton County Sheriffs office and the NYS police.  Volunteers were back in service around 10:45pm
 
5/26/10
West Chazy, NY- Emergency services personnel, fire departments and law-enforcement agencies were busy Wednesday night dealing with a slew of issues caused by the fierce thunderstorm that moved through the area. The West Chazy Fire Dept responded to trees down across the road way and power lines arcing.  No serious outages or problems were reported in the area.
4/6/2010
West Chazy, NY- The West Chazy Vol. Fire Dept responded with Pumper 331,Squad 334, and Tankers 332 and 336  to a shed fire at the Jeff Deno residence thursday afternoon. A motorist driving by notice flames shooting from the shed roof and notified the home residents. Firefighters were on scene in seconds as they were already at the station preparing for their monthly meeting.  When firefighters arrived flames were roaring from a outdoor wood bolier. Firefighters had a quick nock down and the structure was saved.
 
4/28//2010
West Chazy - West Chazy Vol. Fire Dept personnel responded to 161 Harvey Road Wednesday Night for a fully involved house fire.  Pumper 331, Tankers 332 and 336, Squad 334 responded with help from Beekmantown, Chazy, District 3 , Altona, Cumberland Head, Champlain, and Mooers fire Depts. The home suffered severe fire damage. No one was at home at the time and there were no reported  injuries.  Fire Dept personnel returned early Thursday morning for a rekindle. The home is a total loss. Investigators were on scene trying to find the cause and origin.  
 
3/14/2010
West Chazy, NY - Volunteers from the West Chazy Fire Dept responded to a 1 car accident 5am Sunday morning. The driver was heading northbound on state route 190 north of the recore road when lost control and crashed into the guard rails. The female driver was transported to cvph by CVPH EMS where she is being treated for non life threatening injuries.

 

3/9/10
Chazy, NY- The West Chazy Vol. Fire Dept responded with Pumper 331,Squad 334, and Tanker 336  to a reported  structure fire at Sample's Lawn and Garden. When firefighters arrived the second story apartment was filled with smoke. Firefighters searched and found the fire to be in back of the stove. The stove was taken out and the fire damage was contained to the walls surrounding the stove. The apartment suffered minimal damage.
 
3/7/10  WCFD responded to reported garage fire on the slosson road Sunday afternoon. Upon firefighters arrival  the garage was not on fire but a burn barrel that caught a pile of tires on fire was the cause. We remind all homeowners that the new state law prohibits the use of burn barrels and enforced by the NYS DEC.
 
3/3/2010
Beekmantown NY - The West Chazy Vol. Fire Dept  responded with Tanker 332,Squad 334, and Tanker 336  to a fully involved structure fire at 384 Jersey Swamp Road Wednesday morning. Beekmantown Fire, District 3 fire, West Chazy Fire and Morrisonville Fire were toned out mutual aide. Fire Damage was contained to the top few bedrooms but the whole house suffered water damage. Both dogs were located unharmed.  Scene was turned over to Fire Investigators and State Police.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required Under New Law
Amanda’s Law which takes effect on February 22, 2010 was passed in the 2009 Session of the New York State Legislature, that establishes a new requirement for installation of carbon monoxide detectors in homes. Under the law, one-family homes, two-family homes, dwellings located in condominiums or cooperatives, and multiple dwellings must have a carbon monoxide detector installed regardless of the date of construction or sale. 
Download these NFPA safety tips on Carbon Monoxide

 

2/11/10 The West Chazy Fire Dept responded to 131 Sugerbush drive for a reported chimney fire. Firefighters were on scene in minutes and found the house filling with smoke from a faulty furnace. The furnace was adjusted and the smoke ejector was used to clear the house of smoke. Engine 331 and 334 were shortly back in service

North Countryman 12-05-09   West Chazy Fire Dept Toy Drive
9/5/09 Fire displaces Beekmantown family
BEEKMANTOWN — A family is displaced after a fire broke out and destroyed their wood-sided mobile home Saturday at about 4:15 p.m. More from the Press Republican
 

8/24/09 Personal-injury accident
WEST CHAZY — A Plattsburgh woman was injured in a Route 22 accident Saturday morning. According to Chazy-based State Police, Cheryl E. Monty, 55, of Plattsburgh was north on Roue 22 when she tried to turn left into the parking lot at Wilson Farms and collided with a southbound pickup truck driven by Darrel L. Spoor Jr., 25, of Mooers. Monty complained of facial pain and was transported to CVPH Medical Center, where she was treated and later released Saturday afternoon. Spoor was not injured.
Monty was ticketed for failure to yield the right of way and driving an uninspected vehicle.
 

8/11/09 2 Car MVA
West Chazy, NY-- West Chazy Volunteers responded to a 2 car MVA in front of Gumas Restaurant Tuesday morning. At least 4 were transported to CVPH for non life threatening injuries. CVPH Ems and Morrisonville EMS also transported from the scene. While enroute back to station volunteers were flagged down to assist in rescuing a puppy trapped underneath a shed. 10 minutes and a 3 1/2 ton floor jack and the puppy was out safe and sound.
 
7/16/09 Beekmantown home destroyed by fire.
 
6/28/2009 Champlain building destroyed by fire

 

 
Sunday May 10th, 2009
West Chazy, NY  --  West Chazy Volunteers responded to a reported structure fire across 7493 Route 22 Sunday night. Upon arrival flames were seen shooting out of a basement window. Chief Lucia used 2 dry chemical extinguishers to control the flames until the first unit arrived on scene.  West Chazy Units 331, 332,334, and 336 were on scene until approx 11:00 pm while investigators determined the cause and origin. West Chazy received mutual aid from Beekmantown, Chazy and Mooers at the scene. Champlain, District 3, Altona and Cumberland Head fire depts. were toned out to stand by.
 
 
Tax Credit Idea Good Incentive
April 30, 2009 Volunteer fire departments in our area and across New York state need more volunteers, but the necessary commitment, the training requirements and people's lack of available time deter many from joining the departments.Clearly, more incentives would help fire companies attract volunteers. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., earlier this month announced a proposal for a new incentive.  Read More Here
 
5/1/09 Mock DWI crash stresses safe decisions.
3/28/09- NYSAFC Spring 2009 Seminar Series
Beekmantown, NY  -- The West Chazy Fire Dept, attended the NYSAFC Spring 2009 Seminar Series “Routine Responses – Safety & Tactics” With Battalion Chief Frank C. Montagna, FDNY. FRANK C. MONTAGNA, a 33-year veteran of the fire service and the commander of Battalion 58, has been a battalion chief with FDNY for 16 years. He was an instructor at the FDNY Probationary Firefighters School, the officer in command of the FDNY Chauffeur Training School, and an adjunct lecturer at John Jay College in New York City. Firefighters  from Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties  as well as Vermont and Canada also attended this training seminar;
 

 

Police Log: March 27, 2009 — Personal-injury accident
West Chazy, NY — A West Chazy resident was taken to the hospital after he crashed into a tree Wednesday afternoon.
Plattsburgh-based State Police said Joseph Yelle was driving down Atwood Road around 2:20 p.m. when he lost control of his vehicle as it rounded a bend in the roadway.
The 21-year-old later told police a steering malfunction caused him to drive off the road.
He complained of various injuries after the accident and was brought to CVPH Medical Center, where he was treated and later released.
Police said no tickets were issued
 
 
March 20, 2009 
West Chazy, NY -- West Chazy Firefighters were called out to a Hazardous materials situation on Westwood Drive shortly after  8pm Friday night. A resident of the house ,while house cleaning, mixed a few different cleaning chemicals causing a hazardous odor. The odor was strong enough to be carried to an adjacent house. Firefighters arrived wearing Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and exhaust fans to get rid of the strong odor. Trucks 333, 334, and 336 responded along with mutual aid from Mooers for their air truck. The Fire Department was back in service by 10pm.

 

3/3/09- Chazy School fire

2/1/09 - Blaze causes ‘heavy damage’ to West Chazy home
Press Republican Story
 
1/30/09 - Northern Adirondack students donate stuffed animals to emergency officials
North Countryman Story

 
Above Firefighters at work  Beekmantown Structure Fire
 
 
 
 
Below  is a video of two West Chazy Firefighters during a Scott Airpack Search and Rescue drill.
It was taken from a thermal imaging camera
 
 
 
 
 
1/22/09 - Beekmantown House Fire
 
A Salute To All Our Local Volunteer Emergency Personnel
Published by Denpubs for the NorthCountryman.
 
11/14/08 — Personal-injury accident
 
10/28/08 
Winter moved in overnight Tuesday, as the West Chazy Fire Dept responded to numerous calls through out the village beginning at 8pm. Trees and power lines fell down across numerous roads. Ketchum Bridge road was shut down to vehicle traffic for approx 1 hour after power lines had fell there. The fisk road had to be shut down due to a car that slammed into a fallen tree across the road.  There were no serious injuries.

 

1 Car Rollover  09/30/08 
At approx 10 pm the West Chazy Fire Dept responded to a 1 car Rollover on the Stratton Hill Road just north of the  Ashley road. The Driver crossed over on the opposite side of the road, off the shoulder, and into the ditch. Patient who was outside of vehicle walking on his own refused medical treatment and to cooperate with State Police and Sheriff's Deputies. Patient was placed under arrest after a brief scuffle and the Fire Dept was released. CVPH was on scene but no  fire apparatus was needed.
 
Quick firefighter response saves Chazy home from flames 9/23/08
Press Republican Story
 
Beekmantown home damaged by fire 9/4/08
Popular haunted house needs a new temporary home
Press Republican Story

1 Car MVA  8/24/08
At approx 7am  The West Chazy Fire Dept responded to a Car Vs Telephone Pole on Route 22 and Sugarbush Drive. Trucks 331,333, and 334 responded along with personnel to find a totaled Mitsubishi eclipse that had severed a Chazy and Wesport telephone pole in half. Patient inside the vehicle took off on foot and was not able to be found by Fire Dept Personnel. Traffic was rerouted for several hours while Rust Away Towing flipped vehicle from roof and to clear wires in the road way . The Fire Dept was back in service around 10am.
 
Lightning-sparked fire destroys Champlain home
 
Storm rips through Chazy
 
Altona- Family loses belongings, home and pet 5/31/08
 
Chazy- Structure Fire  5/19/08
CHAZY -- The Gray family of 2016 Miner Farm Road has been temporarily displaced by a fire in their home Sunday evening.
"It looks like it started in a children's bedroom, possible cause is electrical," said Chazy Volunteer Fire Chief Mike Cahoon.
Firefighters from the West Chazy Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Hose 5 assisted the Chazy department in keeping the fire contained to the bedroom.
Only smoke damage affected the rest of the home, owned by Adrian Dutil and rented by the Gray family.
While there were no injuries, a few people were checked out at the scene for shock, Cahoon said.

 
5/13/08 CVPH to help out Chazy and West Chazy with EMS 
Press Republican Story
DenPubs.com Story

2 Car  Accident  Sat 05/10/08 
West Chazy Fire Dept responded to a 2 car MVA at approx 9:30pm on State Route 22  in West Chazy. . Chazy-based State Police reported William Sebert, 45, of 30 Mill St., Champlain, collided with Jason Garrand, 28, of Altona, on Route 22 in the Town of Mooers at about 9:50 p.m.During the investigation, Sebert was allegedly determined to be intoxicated. He was charged with a felony due to a previous DWI conviction in April of 2005. 2 people of the second vehicle were transported to CVPH with non life threaten injuries for evaluation
 
Guillily retires as fire chief, honored for commitment to the job
 
Rubbish Fire   4/16/08
On Wed April 16th  2008  the WCFD  was dispatched as Mutual Aid to Beekmantown for a Brush Fire on the Laplante Road. Tanker 336  with Brush Truck 335 and Squad 334 responded.
 
Warm weather brings rise in grass fires  4/18/08
 
Fire department has new weapons against fighting fires  1/5/2008
Story by DenPubs.com 
 
Local volunteers get new fire truck 12/30/2007

 

 

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