NEJFD Executive Director Steven C. Small, March 23
The Webster Volunteer Fire Department and North East Joint Fire District welcome the Spring 2021 Probationary Recruit Class. The five new members began their recruit orientation on Tuesday, March 16th. Probationary firefighters John Hebert, Liam Hill, Cam Hubbard, Nick Salemi and Chris Stennie will train under the command of Training Coordinator Captain Cory Thayer and Webster Volunteer Firefighter ... (Full Story & Photos)
NEJFD Executive Director Steven C. Small, March 12
March 12, 2021: 1850 Hrs.
On March 12, 2021 just before 7PM the Webster Fire Department was dispatched mutual assist to the Penfield Fire District for several calls reporting a house fire. Command arrived and confirmed a working fire in a large residential structure. Numerous area fire departments assisted the Penfield Fire Department with this intense and difficult fire. No injuries were reported ... (Full Story & Photos)
NEJFD Executive Director Steven C. Small, February 02
On February 2, 2021 at approximately 9:22 AM, the Webster Fire Department was dispatched to eastbound State Route 104 near Holt Road for a vehicle flipped. While responding units were advised of the possibility of people trapped. Command arrived and confirmed a vehicle on its roof. Command further advised that the occupants of the vehicle had been removed and were no longer trapped. Preliminary ... (Full Story & Photos)
NEJFD Executive Director Steven C. Small, February 02
On January 31, 2021, members of the Webster Volunteer Fire Department participated in a vehicle extrication drill at the Roseland Station training facility at Salt and Plank Roads. It was the first time that firefighters were able to conduct vehicle extrication training inside during inclement weather. The new training facility allows for firefighters to practice their skillsets during any weather ... (Full Story & Photos)
NEJFD Executive Director Steven C. Small, January 16
District Secretary Richard P. Tompkins retired from District service on January 13th, 2021. Secretary Tompkins “Dick” has served as District Secretary since the District’s inception in January of 2005. We send Dick our sincerest thanks and gratitude for all his years of dedicated service and wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement. Thank you Dick!!
NEJFD Executive Director Steven C. Small, January 03
On December 30, 2020, the North East Joint Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners swore in two Commissioners and the 2021 Chief Officers. Board Chairman Richard Swingly issued the oaths of office to newly elected Commissioners Brad Ball and August Vorndran, Chief Robert Boutillier, First Assistant Chief Andrew Vorndran and Second Assistant Chief Brian Smith.
On Thanksgiving evening Webster firefighters were dispatched for the report of a barn fire in the area of 300 Phillips Rd. Firefighters responded immediately as they were returning from 2 previous alarms in the District. The District Chief went on scene reporting heavy fire from a 2 story structure with additional exposures in imminent danger and requested a 2nd alarm.
