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How do I contact Fishers F.D.? In the event of an emergency, ALWAYS DIAL 911 What do I do after I dial 911? Do not risk your life or let others risk theirs; Emergency personnel are trained and have special gear to protect themselves in these situations. Why are windows broken or holes cut in the roof?As a fire burns, it moves upward then outward. Breaking the windows and/or cutting holes in the roof (called ventilation) slows the damaging outward movement, helps remove blinding smoke that obscures the actual fire, and enables firefighters to fight the fire more efficiently. The result of this action is less damage to the structure in the long run. The key is proper timing to release smoke and heat when fire fighters are ready to attack the fire. If it is done prematurely or in the wrong location [like by civilian], more oxygen is added to the fire and often increases the damage. Why are holes cut in walls? What am I supposed to do after a fire IF I'm INSURED? Give notice of the loss to the insurance company or the insurer's agent/company. What am I supposed to do after a fire if I'm NOT insured? Your recovery from a fire loss may be based upon your own resources and help from • American Red Cross Does Fishers Fire Department do fire safety visits? Yes. We would love to come to your place of work, child care center, or even birthday party to do a demonstration and talk about fire safety. To schedule, call us at (585) 924-3451. Does the Fire Department collect taxes? The Fishers Fire District does set a tax rate and received about $1,000,000 in revenue from taxpayers in 2010. These monies pay for capital assets such as trucks and fire houses, operational costs such as fuel, hoses, etc. and personnel costs such as salaries and benefits for the staff. The Fishers Volunteer Fire Association is a charitable NYS Corporation, 501[C]3, entirely supported by donations, which are tax deductible. How do I become a volunteer? Visit our Volunteer page to learn more about what it takes to become a volunteer firefighter, or download the application. Does the Town of Victor allow open fires in public parks? Fires are restricted to those receptacles furnished for general public use or, in the alternative, fireboxes owned by the users thereof. Any other open fire is forbidden at any time. No person shall leave the park before a fire is completely extinguished. Can I have an open fire on my property in the Town of Victor? Presently, open burning is regulated by New York State statutory and regulatory authority -- Environmental Conservation Law, §§ 9,19, 6 NYCRR Part 215 - Open Fires. Effective on October 14, 2009, all open burning is prohibited in New York with several exceptions including the following:
Can I burn brush on my property in the Town of Victor? In towns with a total population less than 20,000 (including Victor), you may burn tree limbs with attached leaves. The limbs must be less than 6 inches in diameter and 8 feet in length (also referred to as brush). However, this is not allowed from March 16 through May 14 due to the increased risk of wildfires. Can I burn my trash on my property in the Town of Victor? Burning trash is prohibited statewide in all cases. DEC's existing incinerator rule already prohibits burning household trash in wood stoves, fireplaces, and outdoor wood boilers. DEC recommends that you recycle all appropriate materials (such as newspaper, paper, glass and plastic) and compost your organic kitchen and garden waste. To learn what is present in trash fire smoke, click here. Can I burn leaves if I live in a rural area? No, burning leaves is banned in New York State. DEC encourages you to compost leaves. For more information on DEC open fire regulations, click here.
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