Fifteen of our members dedicated four hours on Saturday to dig out all of the fire hydrants in the Heights. Having dug out the hydrants ahead of time ensures we can locate and access them during an emergency. Some of the hydrants were especially challenging due to plowing (see picture). Any attempt by residents to remove snow from the hydrants near their home is always appreciated.

At about 1500 on 6 February, Cayuga Heights Fire Department was dispatched along with Bangs Ambulance for a Motor Vehicle Rollover with injuries on northbound Route 13.  Rescue Engine 202, Rescue 241, and Chief 261 (Tamborelle) immediately responded with a total of 10 firefighters.  Units arrived on scene to find a SUV over the embankment with 3 patients out of the vehicle.  Crews packaged the patients, stabilized the vehicle, and effectively constricted traffic.  

On 31 January, Etna Fire Department requested a FASTeam from Cayuga Heights for a structure fire on Niemi Rd.  Rescue Engine 202, 242, and 261 (Tamborelle) responded with a total of 11 FAST firefighters.  The team stood by until the bulk of interior operations wound down and was released without incident by command.  The FAST is reponsible for rapid intervention in the event of a firefighter down.  The focus of the team is solely on firefighter safety and rescue, and the team is specially trained and outfitted with a variety of tools to perform rescues if need be. 

At 1120 on 14 January, Lansing Fire Department requested mutual Aid from Cayuga Heights for a reported structure fire on Searles Rd.  202, 231, and 261 responded and assisted Lansing with overhaul and ventilation.  Fire was started by an unattended candle and Lansing performed a very quick knock-down. 

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During November, many Cayuga Heights Firefighters participated in "Movember," a fundraiser for prostate and testicular cancer.  Movember involved growing a mustache throughout the month in order to raise awareness and funds for the cause.  CHFD's team raised over $2000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and Livestrong.  
Additionally, thanks to all those who came out to the presentation on prostate and testicular cancer held at the fire station on Nov. 30th, especially Dr. Cho and Former IFD Chief Wilbur.  

CHFD has been kept busy at the end of Movember/beginning of December with a Thanksgiving Day stove fire, dryer fire, and brush fire.  See pictures of the dryer fire, complete with moustachioed crew, below.