Hammondsport Fire Department

Hammondsport, NY

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The Hammondsport Fire Department is a small department located at the southern tip of Keuka Lake in the Finger Lakes region of western New York. We operate the Steuben County Scuba Dive Team for search and recovery. During the summer months our population triples as the summer residents move into their summer homes. The cottages on our lake are now becoming more affluant homes with many of them costing a million dollars or more to buy or build. We also protect the IRA Davenport Hospital along with a number of award winning wineries including Bully Hill and Heron Hill and several more that line the lake. Hammondsport also has two large metal fabricating plants that employ several hundred workers. Hammondsport is noted as the Cradle of Aviation and therefore the home to the Glen Curtiss Museum which displays many turn of the century planes and motorcycles. The museum is a must see as it also contains three of the Fire Departments pieces of equipment from the mid 1800's.

The village of Hammondsport was first organized November 22, 1856, but the 1st Hook and Ladder Company was organized in 1839 with one engine and 20 interested members.

In 1871 a village charter was granted, and the Hook and Ladder had its 1st meeting of election of officers with 25 new members added.

In 1885, the Citizen's Hose Company was organized with 40 members. During these times drills were rare and the Hook & Ladder "Hooks" was more popular than the Hose Co. for their receptions and balls.

Other small fire companies started and disbanded throughout the years, with up to 4 fire companies to protect the village at one time.
In 1947, the old village jail (built in 1911) next door to the Scout House was renovated into a Firestation, holding one fire truck and upstairs meeting rooms. In 1954, an addition was built. In 1950, Hammondsport became part of the Steuben County Mutual Aid System and the Hook and Ladder disbanded to leave all members as a part of the Citizens Hose.

In 1981 a new fire station was built on Rt. 54 with the Citizens Hose donating $50,000 toward the purchase of the land. This included 86 acres through monies raised from 15 years of carnivals. The new fire station includes 5 front bays, 3 back bays, a reception room with kitchen, social room, television room, commissioners room, chiefs office, secretary/treasurer's office, control room and maintenance room.

Some of the past chiefs who are still involved with the fire department include:
Ben Walruth - 1961-1965 and Leo Jacobus - 1965-1968.

At the present time the Hammondsport Fire Chief is Bill Fries Jr. since 1986.

1st Assistant - Chris McConnell
2nd Assistant - Steve Veley II
3rd Assistant - Jason Thompson

Presently the department holds a roster of 50 to include:

7 Fire Police
11 Lifetime members - 25+ years
At least 24 Interior Fire Fighters
5 Female

The Citizen's Hose Company officers include:

President - Barb Fries
Vice President - Paul Watson
Treasurer - Jim Nichiporuk Sr.
Secretary - Rachael McLoud

Under years of service, seven members have 25 or more years:

Ben Walruth - 66
Leo Jacobus-65
Oscar Vandelinder - 64
Rich Cummings - 46
Emery Cummings - 37
Don Howard - 37
Bill Fries JR. - 36
Tony Smolos-33
Guy Fitzpatrick-32
Leo Jacobus-65

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Hammondsport Fire Department

3 weeks ago

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SAVE THE DATE!!!! ... See MoreSee Less

SAVE THE DATE!!!!
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Saved! We will be coming from Columbus Ohio. We loved the fire truck rides last summer; my kiddos still enjoy looking at the pictures 🚒🎆. Looking forward to the full event. I started going 48 years ago and other parts of the country I’ve lived have no idea what a sugar waffle is 😩. So many wonderful memories of my grandfather (whose been dead for 39 years) eating clams and sausage and drinking beer in the tent in between me going on rides. Thanks for continuing to offer an event where generations can continue to pass down wonderful memory making times. 🎡

Lots'o memories

Who did you get for the midway??

Adam Zinke and Liz Zinke not sure why this is in my newsfeed but here ya go. Something to look forward to. 😎

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Hammondsport Fire Department

3 weeks ago

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Great NEWS!! Save the date, July 6, 7 AND 8. WE ARE HAVING A FULL CARNIVAL WITH RIDES AND ENTERTAINMENT. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW. WE ARE VERY EXCITED. ... See MoreSee Less

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Will there be fireworks?

Oh it will be good to drive there again this year. It's been so disappointing due to covid. I'm glad to hear rides again. I love the coin games. Lol.

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Hammondsport Fire Department

2 months ago

Hammondsport Fire Department

Hammondsport Fire Department held there 2023 elections on Sunday.

Officers are:
President: Barbara Fries
Vice President: Paul Watson
Secretary: Rachael McLoud
Treasure: Jim Nickapourk
Asst Treasure: Dennis LaMarche

Chief: Bill Fries
1st Asst: Chris McConnell
2nd Asst: Steve Veley
3rd Asst: Jason Thompson

Captains are:
Lucas Califiore
JP Oliver
Jimmy Nickapourk
Jason McLoud
Jeff Thompson

Congratulations to all and Thank you very much to all the outgoing officers for your service and dedication
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Congratulations, to all the officers. Stay safe!!

Congratulations and thank you for your service every day. You all rock.

Congratulations to all. Thank you to the fire department for your service to the community.

Congratulations to all& thank you for your services!!

Congratulations to all! Y'all are amazing! Thank you for keeping our community safe!!

Thank you all for your service! Especially Jefferey Thompson!

Thanks to all of you who serve our community with such dedication and commitment.

*Nichiporuk

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Hammondsport Fire Department
PO Box 337
Hammondsport, NY 14840

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