Barnard Fire Department Fire Prevention

The Barnard Fire Department and the Greece Police Department will be hosting a Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection Check Point on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 3pm - 6pm at the Barnard Fire Station located at 3084 Dewey Avenue in the Town of Greece.

For more information or to schedule an appointment for your child's safety seat inspection contact Dean Smith of the Barnard Fire Department at 581-6295 or the Greece Police Department at 720-0442.

The Barnard Fire Department is committed to making the Town of Greece one of America's safest communities. We offer a variety of educational programs to meet the needs of our diverse community.

Preschool Programs
Students learn about match and lighter safety, Stop, Drop & Roll, and Crawl Low Under Smoke

Elementary & Middle School Programs
Students learn about various topics at different grade levels. Topics include Stop, Drop & Roll, Calling 911, Exit Drills In The Home, Home Fire Hazards, Burn Prevention, Carbon Monoxide, Kitchen Fire Safety, and Flammable Liquid Safety

Senior Programs
Adults learn about safety issues that affect this growing age group.

Boy & Girl Scout Programs
Work with local scout groups on various merit badges: Fire Safety, First Aid, Ropes & Knots, and Fire Station Tours.

Fire Station Tours
Community groups learn about the role that our fire department plays in our community

Community Smoke Alarm Program
Inspect & Install Smoke Alarms for needy residents

Child Passenger Seat Inspections
Monthly checkpoint on 1st Wednesday of every month from 3-6pm & by appointment

Reading Program with Greece Central Library
Firefighters promote reading & safety through storytelling

Risk Watch Injury Prevention Program
Childhood injury prevention program that addresses: Water Safety, Fire Safety, Fall Prevention, Firearm Safety, Bike & Pedestrian Safety, Poison Prevention, Choking & Suffocation, Motor Vehicle Safety, and Disaster Preparedness.

Fire Prevention Officer:
Dean Smith
Phone Number:
(585) 581 - 6295
E-mail:
fireprevention@barnardfire.org

Spring Cleaning
As spring draws to a close, it is not too late to get caught up on those spring cleaning chores. Most households have old paint cans and other household chemicals stored in basement workshops or in the garage. Monroe County provides residents with a way to safely recycle or dispose of household hazardous waste free of charge.

• Oil based & latex paints
• Wood stain & preservatives
• Automotive fluids (antifreeze, brake, power steering & transmission fluids)
• Pesticides & fertilizers
• Flammable products (gasoline, kerosene, thinners, solvents, glues, etc.)
• Household cleaners ( soaps, waxes, drain cleaner, etc.)
• Driveway sealer
• Porpane tanks (1-20 lbs only)
• Pool chemicals
• Rechargeable batteries
• Mercury (thermometers, thermostats, fluorescent bulbs & tubes)
• Syringes/sharps (safely packaged)
• Cooking oil & grease
  
  

To ensure safety and better serve customers items are accepted by appointment only. Call (585) 753-7600 (option #3), between 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday-Friday to schedule an appointment or have your disposal questions answered.