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John J. Burke, Lancaster 9
Chief Burke
joined the Lancaster Fire Department in 1996, as a member of the Rescue
Hook and Ladder Company # 1.
During his first year, he received the honor of receiving the
John C. Lyon Memorial Rookie of the Year award. He also received the Firefighter of
the Year award in 2001.
Chief Burke
assisted with relief efforts for the World Trade Center tragedy in
September 2001 with other firefighters from the Lancaster Fire
Department. In January 2007, he
received an award from CW Channel 23 for one of the Bravest of Western
New York for his role in the rescue of a victim during a December 2006
bedroom fire.
During his
eleven years in the Fire Department, Chief Burke has served two years
as Second Lieutenant and two years as Captain of Rescue Hook and Ladder
Company # 1. He has taken
classes at the National Fire Academy and received certificates in
Leadership Strategies for Personal Success along with Leadership for
Supervisory Success.
Chief Burke
is employed as a laborer with the Village of Lancaster Department of
Public Works (DPW).
Ph/Fax 716.683.1903
E-Mail jburke@lancasterfd.org
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James N.
Robinson, Lancaster 9-1
Chief Robinson joined the
Lancaster Fire Department in 1985, as a member of the Eagle Hose
Company. He has held a number of
positions including Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, and Captain of
the Eagle Hose Company.
Chief Robinson was actively
involved on the Engine # 2 and Engine # 5 truck committees. In 2002, he was recognized by the
Erie County Fire Chief’s Organization, Police Captain and
Lieutenants Organization, FASNY, the Southwestern Association of
Firemen, and the Lancaster Fire Department for his actions that led to
the rescue of a victim from a house fire in the Town of Lancaster
during the summer of 2002.
Chief Robinson is a
Lieutenant with the Lancaster Police Department, serving on the force
for 15 years.
Ph/Fax 716.683.1903
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Scott M. Kuhlmey, Lancaster 9-2
Chief
Kuhlmey joined the Lancaster Fire Department in 1988 as a member of the
Department Explorer Post # 333. He
went on to join the Citizens Hose Company in 1992.
Chief
Kuhlmey holds degrees in Disaster & Emergency Management, as well
as Fire Protection Technology.
He is the Director of Emergency Management
for the Village of Lancaster and a former adjunct instructor
for the Rochester Institute of Technology (R.I.T.), leading the Fire
Protection curriculum. Chief Kuhlmey holds a number of professional
certifications, including, NYS Fire Inspector, NYS Emergency Medical
Technician D, NYS Fire Instructor, NYS Fire Officer II, NYS Hazardous
Materials Technician, NYS National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Instructor, NYS Code Enforcement Official, and Nationally Certified
Firefighter II.
Chief Kuhlmey
successfully completed the Disaster & Emergency Management
Certificate Program at the Rochester Institute of Technology, the
Safety & Health Specialist Certificate Program at the Niagara
County Community College and the FEMA Professional Development Series
in Emergency Management.
During his
20 years in the Fire Department, Chief Kuhlmey has served as Second
Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, and Captain of the Citizens Hose Company, as well as Rescue
Lieutenant and EMS Captain of the Department. He was the first Explorer to advance
to Chief within the Lancaster Fire Department.
Chief
Kuhlmey received the honor of 2006 Firefighter of the Year by the Erie County
Fire Chiefs Mutual Aid Organization and in 2007; he was
awarded as one of the Bravest of Western New York by WIVB Channel 4 /
WNLO Channel 23 for his rescue of a victim from a house fire in
December 2006. He was recognized
as the Lions Club of Lancaster Firefighter of the Year and received the
Lions Club District 20-N Courageous Hero Award. On April 22, 2007, Senator Dale
Volker presented Chief Kuhlmey with the New York State Senate Liberty
Award and Medal, the highest honor that the State Senate bestows upon a
civilian for heroic action, exceptional achievement, and
dedication. On August 11, 2007,
he was presented with the Erie County Volunteer Firemen’s Association
2007 Firefighter of the Year Award.
He also received a meritorious commendation by the
Firemen’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) and
awarded 2007 Firefighter of the Year for the Lancaster Fire Department.
Chief
Kuhlmey is a Deputy Sheriff Police Officer with the Erie County Sheriff’s
Office and also employed as a Fire Inspector for the Village of
Lancaster.
Ph/Fax 716.683.1903
E-Mail skuhlmey@lancastervillage.org
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James Schaefer, Lancaster 9-3
Chief Schaefer joined the Lancaster Fire
Department as a member of the Protective Hose Company (PHC) in 1991.
Chief Schaefer can trace his roots to the very beginning of the
Lancaster Fire Department in 1874. On his mother's side, the family has
had continuous service since 1874. Joseph Adolf (Great-Great
Grandfather) was a charter member of the Rescue Hook and Ladder and
served from 1874-1928. Frank Adolf (Great Grandfather) served the
Protective Hose from 1904-1954, and was the first 50 year member of that
company. Bernard Adolf (PHC) service interrupted from 1929-1957. Chief
Leonard Adolf (PHC) served from 1952-1973. Norbert Adolf (Grandfather)
joined the Protectives in 1939 and continues
to be on the active list.
Chief Schaefer follows a blood line of Lancaster
Fire Department Chiefs from both sides of his family. Chief Frank
Schaefer (Great Grandfather) Eagle Hose Company, 1909. Chief Leonard
Adolf (PHC), 1967-1968. Chief Timothy Schaefer (first cousin) Citizens
Hose Company, 2005-2006.
Chief Schaefer was PHC Rookie of the Year in
1992. After two years, he became Second Lieutenant, and was a line
officer for a total of eight years, including Captain in 2005 and 2006.
He has been very active on both the fundraising and
recruitment/retention committees for many years. Following another
family tradition of Frank and Norbert Adolf, He has been Treasurer of
the Protective Hose since 1998. He was the PHC Firefighter of the year
in 2007 for manning a hoseline solo at a structure fire. Chief Schaefer
is a New York State Certified First Responder, and has been trained at
the National Fire Academy in Strategies and Tactics for Initial Company
Operations at fires.
Chief Schaefer is employed as a Sales
Representative at Frito Lay Inc. since 2001. He is a certified trainer
and a consistent top performing salesperson. He was a Ring of Honor
Qualifier in 2006, and also one of the many leading sales reps in a
Western New York zone that led the entire country in sales growth for
2008.
Ph/Fax 716.683.1903
E-Mail jschaefer@lancasterfd.org
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Click here to view the list of Past Chiefs of the
Lancaster Fire Department, 1874-2008
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