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auto extrication techniques
Monday, September 16th, 2019
Harris Hill Firefighters spent their night training on auto extrication techniques. Our equipment and training allow us to rescue those trapped in or under all types of vehicles that may travel through our district! We train often on a variety of different auto extrication techniques so we are ready when we are called!
Photo Credit: Alex Swann
auto extrication techniques Photo Credit: Alex Swann
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2022
Our Annual Open House and Ice Cream social is Tuesday June 21st from 5-8- PM come meet our firefighters, check out our facilities and apparatus
Thursday, June 16th, 2022
We are excited to announce we have finalized an order for a new rescue truck with 4 Guys Fire Trucks of Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. This truck will replace our current rescue truck which is 22 years old. The new vehicle offers a variety of improvements, including enhanced safety features that will pro...
Tuesday, June 14th, 2022
The night was warm out but that didn’t stop our firefighters from training. Crews utilized our Stihl partner saws to cut holes in a couple of garage doors at our acquired structure site on Main Street.
Tuesday, June 14th, 2022
Our Firefighters spent the morning participating in the Flag Day Ceremony at Harris Hill Elementary School!! Did you know we have 4 elementary schools within our fire protection district? We spend time at each school throughout the year, teaching fire prevention and participating in their school eve...
Tuesday, June 7th, 2022
Tuesday 6-7-2022 we had the honor of receiving Ground School training from crew members of Mercy Flight, we learned what to do and what not to do for landing and take-off. Don't wear your helmet around the "bird", duck, don't approach the "bird" when rotor is moving, spot...
Tuesday, June 7th, 2022
On Friday June 3rd we opened our firehouse doors to the riders of the Ride for Missing Children bike ride. A portion of this 100-mile bike ride went through our fire district. Riders were able to use our facility for bathrooms/water breaks as needed.
Saturday, May 14th, 2022
On Saturday May 14th from 10am to 2pm, our crews were busy staffing an engine that attended the Eastgate Plaza Safety Fair, hosted outside of Old Navy on Transit Road. Our Firefighters distributed fire safety supplies and allowed the community to take an up-close look/ tour of our fire engine.
Sunday, May 8th, 2022
Four Harris Hill Firefighters raised money and participated in the Fight for Air Climb at Highmark Stadium yesterday! From left to right are members Danny Geary, Cole Havernick, Alex Swann and Gina Saletta.
Saturday, May 7th, 2022
The sun was out this morning and so we’re our firefighters. This morning firefighters participated in an in-service training on our new Paratech struts. These struts help us stabilize vehicles involved in car accidents that may be unstable on their sides/roof.
Tuesday, April 26th, 2022
Town of Elba | 13:07 | Genesee Co | Mercy Flight Crash | Route 262 @ Norton Rd13:10- NYS Police on location confirming Mercy Flight helicopter. No word on injuries at this time13:12 - Update from NYSP helicopter was entangled in power lines severe damage14:09 - From Law Enforcement 4 members of Merc...
Thursday, April 7th, 2022
Harris Hill Firefighters spent last night training with a crew from Twin City Ambulance. Twin City responds with us to all medical emergencies in our district! Crews learned equipment locations and how we can best assist the Twin City Paramedics in the most critical situations.
Monday, April 4th, 2022
On Monday 4-4-22, a presentation from National Fuel Gas was given at our station so we are better prepared to handle National fuel gas emergencies if they occur.
Wednesday, March 9th, 2022
March 9, 2022, we were honored to have a presentation on an active shooter(s) by the Erie County Sheriff Swat team so we will be better prepared if the need arises in our district.
Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
It is with great sorrow that the Swormville Fire Company reports the passing of firefighter badge number 017, Michael Stafford, on December 13th, 2021 .Michael has served the Swormville Fire Company for 42 years.
Monday, November 29th, 2021
Every year Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Company and the Harris Hill Exempts donate the necessary funds and partners with Dashes Market, Dashes provides the food bag and a turkey for 15 families, Little Red Schoolhouse provides 15 turkeys and Little Red parents bring in food for 15 baskets, a total of ...
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
Harris Hill gained 10 new interior firefighters last night as they completed the NYS Interior Firefighter Operations class! These members put in extensive hours training to ensure they are ready to serve our community! Those who competed the class are: Raghu Madola, Brad Vespa, Patrick Fien, Justin ...
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021
On November 3rd 2021 Harris Hill VFC held a dedication of: "Red:" the Fire Dog at Little Red Schoolhouse, read the article from the Clarence Bee
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021
This evening firefighters met at The Little Red Schoolhouse to dedicate our fire prevention dog costume. The costume is in memory of Conrad Kiesel (father/husband to the owners) of Little Red. Mr. Kiesel passed away a few years ago and the family asked for donations in lieu of flowers, to be made to...
Thursday, September 30th, 2021
Check this out! Did you know that 11 of our new firefighters are taking part in a New York State BEFO (basic exterior firefighting operations) class being hosted at our firehouse? This 79 hour course started in August and runs every Monday/Wednesday until the middle of October.
Friday, August 27th, 2021
Fire Prevention Little Red Schoolhouse
Tuesday, August 30th, 2022
At approximately 1447 this afternoon Main-Transit was dispatched to investigate smoky conditions in the bar area of Red Lobster located at 7540 Transit Rd. Upon speedy arrival by our firefighters, we ...
Wednesday, August 10th, 2022
Harris Hill Firefighters responded to Advanced Auto Parts on Transit Rd. this past Sunday for a report of a car fire. Firefighters extinguished the car fire and provided medical care to a civilian who...
Tuesday, August 9th, 2022
On July 10, 2022, 8-year-old Emily Fritzinger was in her backyard when she found her aunt suffering from a medical emergency and was under water in their pool. Emily alerted her family members, who in...
Wednesday, May 31st, 2023
We would like to congratulate 4 firefighters on the completion of the NYS BEFO/IFO course! From left to right are Daniel Geary, Bobby Geary, Sean Grace and Justin Andres!
Saturday, May 27th, 2023
On Saturday, (5-27-23), Memorial Day, Henry Furminger from the Clarence High School Band played Taps @ the Harris Hill Vol Fire Company in recognition of those fallen service members. To honor their ...
Monday, May 15th, 2023
On Monday 5-15-23, Our firefighters trained with National Fuel on suppression techniques of natural gas related fires. Firefighters cycled through several different evolutions involving both high and ...
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