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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 ten
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 E-Mail asstchief2@lancastervillage.org
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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 an 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 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 Biography coming
soon. 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 |