10/29/2026
On the evening of October 28, your Brockport Volunteer Firefighters answered a mutual aid request to assist the Hamlin-Morton-Walker Fire District with a working structure fire involving a multi-apartment building with an attached automotive repair shop.
The initial request was for a pumper to fill in at Hamlin’s headquarters. As the incident progressed, the request was upgraded to bring Quint 230 directly to the fire scene.
Pumper 233 responded to Hamlin’s headquarters to provide coverage, while an additional crew staffed Pumper 234 and relocated to Brockport headquarters, ensuring personnel and apparatus remained ready to respond to any additional emergencies.
Upon arrival, Quint 230’s crew positioned the apparatus and immediately went to work. The crew split into teams to perform critical vertical ventilation operations, cutting ventilation openings in the main roof from the aerial bucket while another team accessed a lower secondary roof using ground and roof ladders.
Following ventilation operations, fire extension was discovered in the rear portion of the structure. Quint 230’s crew was then reassigned to access the attic space and begin the labor-intensive task of pulling walls and ceilings to locate and expose hidden fire.
These operations proved especially challenging due to the building’s construction. Crews encountered tongue-and-groove ceilings covered with plywood, along with walls consisting of multiple layers of paneling. Despite these obstacles, firefighters worked diligently to open up concealed spaces and assist in locating the remaining fire.
We couldn’t be prouder of the hard work, dedication, and outstanding turnout of our volunteer firefighters. From those operating on the fireground to those staffing our stations and providing coverage, every member played an important role in ensuring our communities remained protected.
Mutual aid is one of the strongest traditions in the fire service. We are always proud to answer the call when our neighboring departments need a hand, knowing that when the roles are reversed, they will be there for us without hesitation.
Great work by all departments and personnel involved. This is what brotherhood, teamwork, and the volunteer fire service are all about!
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