All too often we hear about accidents involving school buses and students crossing the roadways at bus stops. Beyond the tragedy of a child being struck by a vehicle, unfortunately, these types of incidents are even more tragic because they are compounded by speeding vehicles.
We would like to thank those who supported us on Erie Gives Day of Giving this year. It was our first year participating in this and we are overwhelmed by the generous domains we received. THe generosity of our community members is what helps us keep “the lights on” and able to protect the citizens…
In addition to those future needs, we have current needs and projects that we are working to find funding for. Some of these projects include our annual gear replacement. Due to NFPA regulations, our firefighting gear is only serviceable for 10 years and then it is supposed to be replaced. Also, if gear gets damaged…
Along with helping provide better outcomes for patients, this device can help provide better safety factors for crews. This will reduce the need for crew members standing in a moving ambulance to perform CPR. It can assist in reducing potential back injuries from the strain of performing CPR as well. The project is made possible…
Fairview Fire and Rescue is a prominent department in Erie County with many personnel highly trained in the specialized skills for High-angle rescues. We are frequently called upon to respond as part of the county “Ropes Team” for such emergencies because of the abundance of equipment we possess. In order to uphold the safety of…
Over the last 20 years, the number of home fires has significantly decreased due to home safety precautions and the efforts of local fire services providing public awareness and education. However, due to the materials used in modern construction and the increase in plastics and polystyrene materials used in homes, clothing and home goods, fires…
As the members of Fairview Fire and Rescue met for the regular business meeting in December, Chief Baker made a special presentation in recognition of life-saving efforts by members in November. Shortly after 0200 on November 17th, Fairview along with West County Paramedics were summoned to a residence for a patient with abnormal breathing which…
The members of Fairview Fire & Rescue are continuously training and looking for better ways to protect and serve our community. Recently we have added new safety features to better protect our ambulance patients and our personnel. Several months ago we upgraded the safety straps on the patient stretcher to “criss-cross” style straps. These straps…
We are happy to announce after several months of discussion and research, Fairview Township has a glass recycling location. With the assistance of Bayfront Glass, LLC and a generous benefactor who is paying the monthly fee, we are able to provide a glass recycling location at Station 52, 7190 West Ridge Rd, Fairview our main…
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