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Saratoga NYRAAssistant Chief Fire Marshal David Carl (sitting) and NYRAChief Fire Marshal John Guzy prepare to start daily operations. - Fire News photo by Mark Perfetti Athens Fire Department Truck crew members at a recent drill. Captain Brian Gordon, and Firefighters Seth Dillworth, Marley Slikerand Aaron Koffman. - Fire News photo by John C. Miller

RochesterHouse Fire

On June 21, 2021, Rochesterfirefighters were dispatched to Madison Street forthe report of a fire in a dwelling. On arrival, first-due crews found heavy smoke showing from a large two-story dwelling and went to work on an interiorattack. Firefighters were able to knock down the fire in under10 minutes keeping the fire from extending. - Fire News photos by PuckStopperPhotography.com

Bad WeatherDoesn’t Stop Them

The rain and cold could not prevent the Town of Sand Lake from honoring the men and woman who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep ourcountry great. Memorial Day began with a parade of local fire departments from Averill Park, West Sand Lake, Taborton and Best Luther. Amemorial ceremony followed with speeches from local representatives and Averill Park’s past-Chief Paul Glasser, Jr. - Fire News photos by Lori Washburn

Athens Installation and Awards Dinner

The Athens VolunteerFire Department held theirannual installation and awards dinnerrecently. Congratulations to Seth Dillworth, who received the Firefighterof the Yearaward, Don Winegard and Tim Albright who received 50-yearmemberawards and the Chiefs Merit Award; Zadock VanKuren who received a 50-yearmember award; and Aaron Koffman who was recognized as Most Improved Firefighter. Congratulations also to 40-yearmemberJohn ‘Randy’ VanValkenburg with his dad John C. VanValkenburg. Also photographed is Tim Albright for50-years, Zadock VanKuren (behind Assemblyman Tague) for50 years, Michael Gonzalez for30 years, Karen Schraderforfive years, Patricia McLoughlin for40 years, and Patricia Whitworth-Cotich forfive years. Congratulations to 50-yearmemberZadock VanKuren pictured with DirectorJames Robinson, Jr., and Assistant Chief James Robinson III. - Fire News photos by John C. Miller

West Athens Awards

The West Athens Lime Street Fire Company held theirannual awards banquet recently. Several members received awards for years of service, as well as Firefighterof the Year. John P. Farrell, Jr., and Micheal Ragaini were awarded fortheir50 years of service; Jason Borgen and Victoria Dichian for25 years; Anthony Stanzione and Kevin Murphy for20 years; Chris Hendricks for15 years; and Gerald Stanzione for10 years. Jeanne Townley was awarded Honorary Life Memberfor32 years of service, and brothers Kane and Killian Schraderwere awarded the Firefighterof The Year award. - Fire News photos by John C Miller

DeerLeaves Scene of MVA 2 Injured in 2-CarMVA

At 2242 on June 14, 2021, Coeymans Hollow EMS and Fire, as well as Ravena Rescue, were dispatched to an MVAon Jarvis Road North at Bushendorf Road. Upon arrival, one vehicle was off the road in a ditch. Airbags were deployed but there were only minor injuries and no one was transported. The driverswerved to miss a deerthat ran off. - Fire News photo by Simon Lindmark On June 20, 2021, at around 1330, the New Salem Fire Department and Albany County medics were dispatched to Altamont and Tygert Roads foran MVA. Upon arrival, a Jeep was found off the road with heavy front-end damage and a sedan with heavy driverside damage. The Slingerlands Fire Department was also requested to the scene, as a female was trapped inside of the sedan. She was eventually removed from the vehicle and was transported to the hospital with minorinjuries. - Fire News photo by Simon Lindmark