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Congratulations Paul!

We would like to thank all of you in our community who support our organization each and every year. Special thanks to the Gates Police Department, Gates Ambulance, Gates Highway Department, Emergency Communications Department (911 center) and our elected officials in both the Towns of Gates and Chili. If we have touched your family this year either through our public education or community outreach programs or you requesting us to respond for an emergency situation or medical emergency it has been our pleasure to be there for you at your time of need.

We look forward to another successful year in 2012!

These firefighters completed over 80 hours of training within the last three months in basic fire suppression, search and rescue, ventilation and water supply, to name just a few topics.

Firefighter Anthony Femiano

Firefighter Michael Buongiorne

Firefighter Jamie Felmlee

Firefighter Mark Wells

Firefighter Andres Clavijo

Firefighter George Huey

Again, congratulations and welcome to the brotherhood of the fire service.

Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your chances of fire. Based on data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), an estimated 240 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 150 home fires involving holiday lights and other decorative lighting occur each year. Together, these fires result in 21 deaths and $25.2 million in direct property damage.

Following a few simple fire safety tips can keep electric lights, candles, and the ever popular Christmas tree from creating a tragedy. Learn how to prevent a fire and what to do in case a fire starts in your home. Make sure all exits are accessible and not blocked by decorations or trees. Help ensure that you have a fire safe holiday season.

Christmas Trees

What’s a traditional Christmas morning scene without a beautifully decorated tree? If your household includes a natural tree in its festivities, take to heart the sales person’s suggestion – “Keep the tree watered.”

Christmas trees account for hundreds of fires annually. Typically, shorts in electrical lights or open flames from candles, lighters or matches start tree fires. Well-watered trees are not a problem. A dry and neglected tree can be.

Caring for Your Tree

Do not place your tree close to a heat source, including a fireplace or heat vent. The heat will dry out the tree, causing it to be more easily ignited by heat, flame or sparks. Be careful not to drop or flick cigarette ashes near a tree. Do not put your live tree up too early or leave it up for longer than two weeks. Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times.

Disposing of Your Tree

Never put tree branches or needles in a fireplace or wood-burning stove. When the tree becomes dry, discard it promptly. The best way to dispose of your tree is by taking it to a recycling center or having it hauled away by a community pick-up service.

Holiday Lights

Maintain Your Holiday Lights

Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wires, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or wear before putting them up. Use only lighting listed by an approved testing laboratory.

Do Not Overload Electrical Outlets

Do not link more than three light strands, unless the directions indicate it is safe. Connect strings of lights to an extension cord before plugging the cord into the outlet. Make sure to periodically check the wires – they should not be warm to the touch.

The purpose of this election is in electing one Fire Commissioner to a five-year term commencing January 1, 2012 ending December 31, 2016.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Gates Fire Station No. 1, 2355 Chili Avenue, Rochester, New York 14624

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The leading cause of fires this Thanksgiving Weekend, is actually caused by deep frying turkeys.

Please review the following video, to ensure that your family is kept safe this Thanksgiving Weekend.

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