Friday evening March 7th Barnard Engine 223, along with Fire Fighters Davis, Flemmings, Hlebowicz and "Fireman Dean" had the pleasure of joining the elementary students at the English Village School, for a "Fairy Tale Reading Night".

Guest Readers for the night included Greece School Superintendent Smalline, child psychologist Dr. Nordlund, and Red Wing's very own "Spike", along with a special ... (Full Story & Photos)

With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters.
The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to normal conditions. This training course will provide an introduction ... (Full Story)

Town of Greece Fire Departments
Barnard, North Greece, Lake Shore and the Ridge Road Fire District

Greece, NY – February 21, 2025 – As winter weather blankets our community, one simple act can make a life-saving difference during a fire emergency: clearing snow around fire hydrants. Every winter, firefighters face the additional challenge of accessing hydrants buried under heavy snow, delaying their ... (Full Story & Photos)

To Our Residents:

A huge thank you from the Fire Fighters to our homeowners, who take the time and effort to clear the snow from around the fire hydrants in their neighborhoods. This saves valuable time, when seconds count at the scene of a fire. Remember the hydrant you shovel clear, may be needed for your neighbors or your own house.

Thank you for your efforts and please stay warm this week.

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The Commissioners of the Barnard Fire District proudly conducted an official Oath of Office ceremony during recent Commission Meetings, recognizing the dedication and leadership of several key personnel.

The ceremony, presided over by Chairman of the Fire Commission Norm Gerhard, included the swearing-in of:

Battalion Chief Scott Johnson
Fire Commissioner Robert Diederich (renewing for another five-year ... (Full Story & Photos)

The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control has released the unfortunate data of fatalities from fires that occurred statewide last year, 2024. While the numbers are below the prior year, they still remain too high, involving 138 deaths. Eighty-one percent of the smoke detectors in the homes, where these deadly fires occurred were not working. Data supports that smoke detectors save ... (Full Story)

The Barnard Fire District is thrilled to announce the winners of the "Win a Ride in a Fire Truck" contest: Layla and her brother Carter, students at Longridge Elementary School, along with their teacher, Mrs. Yancey!
Layla's entry stood out among hundreds of submissions from the entire school. In addition to submitting a winning EDITH plan, Layla and her family showcased outstanding fire safety awareness ... (Full Story & Photos)

The annual Barnard Fire District Commissioner Election will be held on December 10, 2024 from 5pm - 9pm
This position is a five year term. You must be a registered voter in the Barnard Fire District in order to vote.... (Full Story & Photos)