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Fire Chiefs of the Lancaster
Fire Department
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James N. Robinson
Chief
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Scott M. Kuhlmey
First Assistant
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James Schaefer
Second Assistant
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Joseph M. Ligammare
Third Assistant
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James N. Robinson, Lancaster 9
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 jrobinson@lancasterfd.org
Scott M. Kuhlmey, Lancaster 9-1
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 22 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 the Fire Inspector for the Village of Lancaster.
Ph/Fax 716.683.1903
E-Mail skuhlmey@lancastervillage.org
James Schaefer, Lancaster 9-2
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
Joseph Ligamarre, Lancaster 9-3
Bio coming soon.
Click here to view the list of Past
Chiefs of the Lancaster Fire Department, 1874-2008
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