At approx. 4:20pm #GatesFD responded to Ivy Bridge Way for black smoke from the house. Crews arrived in 4 mins to find a fire in the kitchen with everyone outside. The fire was under control in under 10 mins. No injuries reported, fire is under investigation. GATESFDPIO #GatesNY

🔥CITIZENS FIRE ACADEMY SEMINAR🔥 Yesterday we had a blast with our 2024 Citizens Fire Academy Seminar participants. Thank you to everyone for making our CFAS a success! #GatesFD

💧HOME FIRE SPRINKLER WEEK💧 Fire is fast. A fire can become deadly in less than 2 minutes. Synthetic materials burn quickly and produce deadly, poisonous smoke. For more information go to homefiresprinkler.org #gatesfd

#RECALL: CHZHVAN Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. The detectors can fail to activate, posing a risk that consumers will not be alerted to a fire. Get refund. CONTACT: [email protected]. Full recall: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/C…

🚨FIRST RESPONDERS SPOTLIGHT🚨 Commissioner James Werth was chosen for the Channel 8 “First Responders Spotlight”. For more of the story visit: rochesterfirst.com/first-responde…

At approximately 4pm this afternoon the Gates FD received a call for a dog down the embankment of the Erie Canal in the area of Midway Dr. crews arrived within minutes and located the dog. A rope system was established, and a firefighter was sent over the edge into Canal to..

Chief, thank you for your leadership, mentorship, service to the community and organization, but most importantly your friendship! Job well done! Congratulations!

To ensure workplace fire prevention, avoid overloading electrical outlets, keep work areas clutter-free, and enforce no-smoking policies!

Keeping our fleet in top shape is no small task, mechanic Harris Reed is the expert behind the scenes making sure our trucks & equipment are always ready! #GatesFD

Keep your pets safe too! Follow these pet fire safety tips to ensure everyone stays protected in case of an emergency. #petfiresafety #fireprevention

The Gates Fire District would like to congratulate Firefighter Brian Canham on his retirement. Brian served the Gates community for a total of 27 years, 20 of those as a career firefighter. Enjoy your well deserved retirement! #GatesFD

Quick reminder: the PASS method

Don’t be a statistic. Prevent home heating fires by following these steps. If you live in the Gates Fire District and are in need of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, contact our Community Risk Reduction office at 585-426-2720 to obtain these FREE life saving devices. #GatesFD

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Gates Fire District 2025 Year End Summary #GatesFD

Join us for an educational and fun day! #GatesFD

Make sure your home is equipped with these life-saving devices! #CorbonMonoxideAlarms #CarbonMonoxidePoisoning #GatesFD

STAY WARM! Dress appropriately for the winter weather. #GatesFD

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent snowbands. #GatesFD

Additionally: COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 24 below zero expected. * WHERE...All of Western New York. Coldest wind chill values expected inland from the eastern Great Lakes.