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Department of Emergency Services
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Training Schedule
· As of: 12/15/2011
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| Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:28:35 +0000 fire safety, RECRUITMENT, training TRAINING: Complete and return survey ASAP Remember, we accept course requests year-round so please confer with the training officers and chiefs in your area about hosting a course near you. In order to best address your training needs and in anticipation of our releasing the initial Spring Semester fire training schedule next month, we need your feedback.Please have the appropriate chief or training officer respond [...]  |
| Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:42:49 +0000 fire safety, Firefighter Safety, training TRAINING: Emergency Escape System TTT Emergency Escape System: Train-the-Trainer Course #8Z12001 Starts Thursday 1/26/12 at 7pm at Hamburg FD. Course runs: Thursday – 1/26/12 7pm-10pm Saturday – 1/26/12 8am-2pm Course Description: Emergency Escape System: Train-the-Trainer course is designed to prepare fire department training staff to conduct emergency escape system training in compliance with the requirements of 12 NYCRR 800.7 Emergency [...]  |
| Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:33:36 +0000 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, training, ERIE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES, ERIE COUNTY FIRE SAFETY, FIRE SERVICE, hazmat, NYS OFPC, technical rescue TRAINING: Seven (7) Courses Added TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT: Seven (7) New Courses Added The training schedule has been updated at www.erie.gov/fire to reflect these new course announcements: Applications are being accepted now. Applications can be downloaded from www.erie.gov/fire. Course descriptions and pre-requisites can be found at: http://www.dos.state.ny.us/fire/residential.html Please read all of the notes below, download the appropriate documents and share them [...]  |
| Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:33:17 +0000 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, LODD, NEWS 100 Club Looking for Local Heroes DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS DECEMBER 8, 2011 Dear Fire Chief, The 100 Club of Buffalo is requesting your assistance in selecting candidates to receive our 53rd annual Hero Awards. If your department has an individual in law enforcement, fire or EMS that has performed such an outstanding act, one which can be considered above and [...]  |
| Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:40:19 +0000 DISASTER RESPONSE, EMS, fire safety, HAZMAT, RADIO COMMUNICATIONS First Responders Step Up to Help in Downstate Disaster Starting in late August, the Erie County Department of Emergency Services was requested by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention & Control under the Statewide Fire Mutual Aid and Mobilization Plan to respond and assist Fire Departments in Eastern NY Counties to help mitigate a disaster caused by Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. [...]  |
Daniel J. Neaverth, Jr., Commissioner
(716) 858-6578
24 Hour Dispatch: 716-898-3696
The Department of Emergency Services works closely with the entire emergency services community in Erie County, serving the public and first responders alike.
The Fire Safety Division supports each of the County's 94 volunteer fire departments, and three career fire departments. The Fire Safety Office manages the Emergency Services Training & Operations Center in Cheektowaga and two other field training centers in Amherst and Orchard Park where some 4,000 fire fighters annually receive training.
The Department maintains a countywide radio system consisting of over 3,000 mobile and portable radios, 14 base stations and several radio towers.
The Division of Emergency Medical Services trains all ambulance crews and emergency medical squads consisting of emergency medical technicians and paramedics. It dispatches all ambulance calls in Buffalo and coordinates all ambulance calls throughout Erie County.
The Disaster Office maintains a comprehensive emergency management plan to maximize a timely and effective response to major emergencies and disasters.
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