It has been a busy 12 hours for your Clifton Springs FD Volunteers. We responded to 3 structure fires today, with a total of 4 for the week. The info for each incident is below:

·       8/12 - Pearl St - Village of Clifton Springs

·       8/16:

• 11:32am - Howard St - Village of Manchester - Mutual Aid Response - Assistant Chief 501 and Engine 531, Responded with a crew of 5 for a reported structure fire - The fire was brought under control prior to our arrival - Crews assisted with overhaul operations
• 5:01pm - Kyte Rd - Town of Manchester - Mutual Aid Response - Chief 50 along with Assistant Chiefs 501 & 502 responded with a crew 7 on Engine 531 & Squad 561 for a reported structure fire - The fire was brought under control prior to our arrival - Crews assisted with overhaul operations
• 7:24pm - William St - Village of Phelps - Mutual Aid Response - Chief 50 along with Assistant Chiefs 501 & 502 and Tower 5 with a crew of 8 for a reported structure fire - Oaks Corners Chief 32-0 arrived on location and declared a working - An aggressive interior attack and roof ventilation was initiated by first arriving units with a quick knock down of the fire - Port Gibson Vol. Fire Dept. was requested to stand by in Clifton Springs while our members assisted Phelps.

At approximately 1:23 AM on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Clifton Springs Fd, along with automatic mutual aid from Phelps Fd, were dispatched to Pearl St in the village for a reported house on fire.

Ontario County Sheriff Office 911 Center was receiving multiple calls, and first arriving units were on scene with 3 minutes of the initial dispatch confirming a working structure fire. CSFD Assistant Chief 501 established command and requested a 2nd alarm response due to heavy fire that was rapidly spreading up the exterior of the residence and into the attic.

Engine 531, with a full crew of 5 interior FFs, was the first arriving apparatus, stretched two 1.75" handlines, and began an aggressive interior attack. Tower 581 was 2nd due with a crew of 4 interior FFs, set up in a defensive position to protect the neighboring house. Phelps engine 2131 arrived, pulled another handline, and backed up the interior crew.

Shortly after the 2nd alarm companies arrived, command requested a 3rd alarm response for man power with a special call for Newark fd to respond with their ladder truck to assist with roof operations due to the roofing material and construction of the older home. All 3 ladder trucks on scene were utilized to ensure the fire was extinguished on the upper stories and roof of the structure.

The fire remains under investigation by the Ontario County Emergency Management Office

Thank you to all of the responding units and departments that assisted. Departments are listed as each alarm level

* 1st Alarm

Clifton Springs Fire Department

Phelps Fire Department

Finger Lakes Ambulance

* 2nd Alarm

Manchester Fire Department

Shortsville Fire Department

Oaks Corners Fire Department - FAST Team

Port Gibson Vol. Fire Dept. - Stand by Crew in CSFD

* 3rd Alarm

Port Gibson Vol. Fire Dept. - Stand by crew move in to scene

Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department

Farmington Volunteer Fire Association

Marbletown Volunteer Fire Department - FAST Team

Seneca Castle Fire Company - Stand By crew in CSFD

The 2024 Fireman of the Year award was presented to Charles Hall, a Life Member and current Treasurer of the department.

Charlie has consistently gone above and beyond in his duties, dedicating his entire life to the department since joining at the age of 24, after waiting three months due to the department being at its maximum threshold of 90 members.

While Charlie no longer performs duties on the fireground, his contributions exemplify the competence and high standards of the fire service. He consistently demonstrates the ability to lead or follow based on the circumstances.

Congratulations, Charlie!

Pictured Left To Right:  FF Tom Darling, FF Charlie Hall, and Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan.

On Saturday, April 4th, members gathered for our annual banquet, where we celebrated several service milestones and the countless hours of training and dedication our team contributed throughout 2024.

Lifetime members Tom Darling and Charlie Hall were honored for their remarkable 50 years of service to the Clifton Springs Fire Department. Both were presented with Proclamations from New York State Senator Pam Helming, Citations from New York State Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan, and customized wooden flags from Grains of Steel / Charred Flags, presented by Chief Paul Conklin.

The dedication these two gentlemen have shown in protecting the lives and property of the Clifton Springs community exemplifies the commitment and excellence we strive for in our department.

Governor Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, today announced a statewide burn ban in effect starting today, October 2 due to increased fire risk and continued dry conditions. The ban will be in effect for 14 days from Oct. 2 to Oct. 15 and will be revaluated prior to expiration. New Yorkers can help prevent fires in communities and in the backcountry by complying with the prohibition on most outdoor fires and protect water supplies by continuing to conserve water whenever possible.

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A Busy 24 Hours

Thank you to our amazing members for their hard work and dedication, and to our community for their support.

As of 9:00 AM on April 20, 2025, over the past 24hrs, Clifton Springs Volunteer firefighters have been hard at work responding to multiple emergency calls.

April 29th began with an automatic fire alarm at Ashton Place with multiple pull station activations. Units responded and found a small electrical fire contained to an outlet that a vacuum was plugged into.

Starting around 4:45pm, the severe storms had swept through the area, causing significant damage to tress, powerlines, and homes. We responded to 17 weather related incidents within a 1 hour time frame. A total of 19 calls in a 24-hour period.

Riverside mobile home parked sustained the most amount of damage in our community, with multiple homes crushed by downed trees, along with a power outage that effected the entire park.

Due to the high call volume in a short amount of time, mutual aid assistance was requested from the Farmington Volunteer Fire Association and Port Gibson Vol. Fire Dept.

We would also like to thank The Ontario County Sheriff 911 center communication dispatchers, Town of Phelps highway department & code enforcement, Town of Manchester highway department & code enforcement, and the Village of Clifton Springs DPW for the assistance with road closures and ensuring ensuring the safety of the homes that were effected.

Below our some pictures of our Facebook page.

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New Addition to Our Fleet!

The Clifton Springs Fire Department is excited to introduce the newest addition to our fleet!

Over the past eight months, our truck committee has worked diligently to replace our aging 1993 Pierce ladder truck, 581. After extensive research and planning, we officially took delivery of a 2012 Pierce Velocity 100' aerial platform on Tuesday, October 29th.

This new truck—nearly 20 years newer than its predecessor—comes equipped with modern safety features, faster hydraulic systems, and a 400-gallon water tank, significantly enhancing our capabilities.

You may have already seen the truck around town as our dedicated members have been hard at work completing driver training and mounting essential equipment to prepare it for service.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Village of Clifton Springs Board and the citizens of our fire district for your unwavering support of our volunteer fire department. Your backing enables us to continue protecting our community with the best possible resources.

Stay safe, and as always, we’re here when you need us!

— Clifton Springs Fire Department

SOLD OUT IN LESS THAN AN HOUR!

Wow! We can't thank our incredible community enough for your overwhelming support in making our annual BBQ such a huge success.

A huge shoutout to our dedicated members and their families for all their hard work today—we couldn’t do it without you!

Thank you,
Clifton Springs Fire Department

Ontario County Safety Award

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