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Amanda’s Law in effect as of February 22

 

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that can kill you if inhaled. You can not see it, smell it, or taste it. It is sometimes called the “silent killer” because it can take your life without warning. Most people that die in home fires die at night, while they are asleep. They don’t wake up because the CO puts them into a deeper sleep. They are unable to respond and escape.

 

Effective February 22, 2010, a new law went into effect in New York to help protect your family from carbon monoxide poisoning.  It is called Amanda's Law.  Amanda’s Law was named in honor of Buffalo resident Amanda Hansen, a teenage girl who lost her life to carbon monoxide (CO poisoning from a defective boiler when sleeping over at a friend’s house in January 2009).

 

The new law requires CO alarms be installed in all new and existing one and two-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings and rentals having a fuel-burning appliance, system or attached garage.

 

The specific requirements differ for new and existing residences and also on when the buildings were built. Probably the most asked question is the requirement for existing one and two family residences. At a minimum, if there is a CO source in the home, then you are required to have one carbon monoxide alarm installed on the lowest story having a sleeping area. Additional requirements apply to homes constructed on or after January 1, 2008.

 

The symptoms of CO poisoning are flu-like, including headache, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and confusion. Prolonged exposure can result in vomiting, blackouts, and, eventually, brain damage and death. The amount of CO inhaled and how long you are exposed to it determines the effect.

 

If your CO alarm sounds, stay calm.  If anyone in the house feels ill or experience flu-like symptoms of headache, nausea, or dizziness immediately evacuate the house and have someone call 9.1.1.  Failure to get out immediately may result in prolonged exposure, worsening effects from the CO.  The best initial treatment for CO exposure is fresh air.

 

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Heavy Rescue Truck For Sale

 

The Lancaster Fire Department has a 1990 GMC Saulsbury Heavy Rescue Truck available for sale.

 

Caterpillar diesel, Allison automatic, air brakes, 20kw pto driven generator, (4) kwik raze 1500w quartz lights, (4) 500w flush mount quartz lights, (4) hannay electric rewind reels w/200' of 10/4, (1) Hannay 1500 series rewind reel w/150' of 3/8 air line, command desk/bench seat with storage, interior roll up doors, 160 amp alternator, walk-on roof, dual heated mirrors, tinted window glass, tow eyes, front & rear a/c, 12&120v lighting systems in box, warning lights and lightbar.  13,207 miles

 

 

Reduced! Asking $50,000 

 

Click here for purchasing information.

 

 

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January 24, 2010
Kitchen Fire, Lancaster Towers, 1 Pleasant Avenue West

Lancaster firefighters responded this evening to the report of a kitchen fire in a 4th floor apartment.  An occupant was able to extinguish the fire which originated on the top of a stove.  The fire department assisted with ventilation of smoke from the 4th and 5th floor.  Several occupants were evaluated.  The fire department checked the apartment with a thermal imaging camera verifying no fire extension to the building.

 

 

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January 16, 2010
Chimney Fire, 30 Waltham Drive

Lancaster firefighters responded this morning to the report of a chimney fire at 30 Waltham Drive.  On arrival crews were presented with flames coming from the chimney of the single family home.  The fire was extinguished with minor extension to the residence.

 

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 July 27, 2009
Head-on Collision with Entrapment: Walden Avenue near Sheldon Avenue


Collision sends five to hospital, police charge man with DWI

LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) - An accident in Lancaster sent five people to the hospital.

A two-car collision sent five people to the hospital.  Lancaster Police say they responded to the accident around 11:20 p.m. Monday.  They say 23-year-old Eric Berst of Kenmore caused the crash.  Police charged him with driving while intoxicated and failure to keep right.

Police say Juliette Peterson of Buffalo operated the car that was hit.  Three other passengers in that car include a 43-year-old male, a 29-year-old female and a 13-year-old female.  The 13 year old is at Children's Hospital Tuesday morning recovering from facial, hip and leg injuries.
 

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Mercy Flight called in Lancaster crash that leads to DWI charge
By Gene Warner
NEWS STAFF REPORTER, BUFFALO NEWS

July 28, 2009, 8:59 AM

One driver was injured and a second was charged with driving while intoxicated following a head-on crash involving two SUVs in Lancaster late Monday night, Lancaster police reported today.

Both drivers and three passengers were taken to area hospitals, following the collision that occurred shortly after 11 p.m. Monday on Walden Avenue, near Sheldon Avenue.

Police say a westbound SUV driven by Eric J. Berst, 23, of Kenmore, crossed into the eastbound lane, striking the eastbound SUV driven by Juliette Peterson, 30, of Buffalo.

Peterson was taken by Mercy Flight to Erie County Medical Center, where she was being treated in the emergency room and expected to be transferred to a regular room.

Three passengers in her vehicle, two adults and a 13-year-old girl, were taken to area hospitals with a combination of facial, leg and other injuries, police said.

Berst also was taken to ECMC, where he was treated and released into the custody of Lancaster police. They charged him with DWI and failure to keep right, and police said additional charges are expected.

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June 30, 2009
In-District Structure Fire, 17 Sawyer Avenue: Garage Fire with Multiple Exposures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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April 2009

The Lancaster Fire Department recently took delivery of a new Fire Chief's vehicle, a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.  This vehicle replaces a 2001 Ford Expedition.


 

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March 6, 2009
In-District Structure Fire, 38 Veterans Drive: Residential Structure Fire

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January 24, 2009
In-District Structure Fire, 53 Caswell Street: Residential Structure Fire

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