CUBA FIRE DEPT. SMOKE EATERS EST. 1926

February 16th Around 17:40 CFD was toned for a 1 car mva reported truck vs pole with lines down and possible ejection. CFD quickly responded with Cuba 1, and 6. Cuba 50 and 501 were the first units on scene and reported 1patient extricated from the vehicle with injury. Cuba 8 responded along with Cuba EMS 1. The patient was packaged and transported. All Cuba units remained on scene and provided traffic control while the the vehicle was towed. All Cuba Units were BIS by 18:30. Responding units to this call: Cuba 50,501,Captain,1st Lt.,1,6,8,Ems1, and Cuba PD 501

September 2009 Calls:

Friday 9/4 At 20:20 CFD was toned for a reported Vehicle Fire in the area of Barnes Court. CFD 50,502,Captain,1,6, and 8 (ambulance)  responded to find the vehicle with heavy fire under the hood and frontend. The Fire was quickly extinguished. All Cuba Units were BIS by 21:26 

Friday 9/4 At 09:07 CFD was toned along with New Hudson Fire to a reported Possible Structure Fire On County Road 7a. This was located in New Hudson's Fire Converage area. CFD responded quickly with Cuba 501,3, and 6. New Hudson 50 called on scene and reported a furnace fire that was contained. CFD was stood down. All Cuba units were BIS by 09:49.

Wednesday 9/2 At 17:54 CFD was toned along with New Hudson Fire for a Smoke Investagation alond State Route 305. CFD Captain along with CFD Lt.1 were alerted to this minutes ealier. After a drive up the jackson hill rd we could see that this incident was going to be out of the Cuba Fire Coverage. We continued in though and after several back roads the Fire was located. The black smoke was cause by a resident burning tires and shingles. The fire was to large to be controlled by the resident and Friendship Fire Dept was called in to put the fire out. All CFD units were BIS by 18:37. 

Tuesday 9/1 At 15:30 CFD was toned for a reported person trapped under a vehicle on Jackson Hill Rd. CFD along with Cuba Ambulance and Cuba PD reponded. First units on scene was CFD 50 along with CPD 502. Cuba 50 reported the person was out from under the vehicle and Mercy Flight was requested to the scene. The PT was evaluated by Cuba Ambulance (8).  Due to Mercy Flight ETA Cuba Transported the PT to Olean General Hospitals landing pad and the PT was airlifted to ECMC. Cuba units responding included Cuba 50,501,502,3,6,8,PD502. Olean 10 was requested and cancelled due to Cuba having a CC on scene. All Cuba units were BIS by 17:11.

May 2009 Calls:

Wednesday May 13th: CFD was toned mutial aid to friendship for a structure fire at 22:00. Cuba 1, 50, and 501 responded but were cancelled enroute. All Cuba units were BIS by 22:15.

Sunday May 25th:  CFD was toned for a reported outside fire on county road 20 at 22:00. Cuba 502 along with 1,7, Lt 1, and Lt 2 responded to the call. Friendship Fire was toned for automatic mutial aid. Cuba 502 called on location stateing that it was a control burn. All Cuba units were BIS by 22:30 

 March 2009 CALLS:

Sunday March 22nd: C.F.D. was toned for a MVA car into a tree at approx 03:00 hrs. Upon arrival Cuba Lt. and Cuba P.D. searched the area and found noone around. All C.F.D units were released and B.I.S at 03:30am.

Saturday March 21st: C.F.D. was toned at approx 445pm to respond mutual aide with Ishcua for a field Fire. Upon Arrival Hinsdale, and Lydon were on location and fire was pretty well knocked down at that time Cuba 3, and 6 responded with manpower. While we were still on location Ishcua was toned for yet another grass fire and they asked Cuba 3 to stand by at the fire hall.  All CFD units were B.I.S. at 18:00 hrs.

 Tuesday March 8th: At approx. 23:30 hrs Cuba Fire and Friendship Fire were toned to a reported structure fire. Reported flames showing as dispatch then alerted us it to be a trailer fire. Cuba 1st. Lieutenant was first on location and immediately reported condition red fully involved trailer fire and started to set up a water supply due to rural location of the fire. Upon closer investigation it was only the two car garage that was fully involved with the exposure of the house only approx. 10' away from the garage. Mother nature(the wind) played a HUGE factor in the fire not spreading to the house. The direction of the wind kept most of the heat, and smoke away from the trailer. Cuba 1 was first on location and immediately made a water curtain with a 2-1/2 between the trailer and garage and a 1-3/4" line was put at the front of the garage to extinguish the flames and protect the vehicle in the driveway. The vehicle, and side of the trailer sustained minor heat damage. Cuba 3 was the next vehicle on location who supplied water to Cuba 1. Friendship 2 was on scene and used a 1-3/4" line to extinguish the garage as well. Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, Bolivar, Richburg, Portville, New Hudson were all dispatched for there tankers due to the  remote location of the incident. The fire was under control in about 20 minutes.

Cuba Fire would like to thank all the neighboring Departments would made a quick response last night with out you it would not have been made possible.   Thank You!

Saturday March 8th: CFD was toned at 19:00 to respond mutial aid to Friendship for a possible structure fire on county road 20. The fire was believed to be located around the chimney. CFD responded with Cuba 3 and Cuba 9. Cuba 50 and Cuba 501 also responded. Per Friendship 50 CFD's respones was cancelled. All CFD units were BIS by 19:30. 

February 2009 CALLS:

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JANUARY 2009 CALLS:

Monday Jan. 26th: 12:12pm   Cuba Fire was toned to a Working Structure Fire with persons trapped. First Officer on Scene was 2nd Lieutenant Kupiec who reported condition red with people trapped. Upon further investigation Lt. Kupiec deteremined that everyone was in deed out of the structure and accounted for. At this time all Units in bound to the scene were notified that everyone was out of the structure. Cuba 501(R. Snyder) assumed command and started toning for tankers as he knew water sources were going to be a tough task with temps. only in the low teens. Cuba 3 Was first on location and quickly stretched a handline to the front of the structure and one to the side of the structure to try and keep the fire from spreading. Cuba 1 was on scene and they stretched lines to the front and side of the structure as well. Cuba 7 set there pond next to Cuba 1 and  to the side of Cuba 3. This allowed both pumpers to draft out of the pond to supply all four handlines that were off including a 2-1/2 portable deluge gun that was set up.  At this time we had tankers coming and dumping water into the pond to keep the supply of water up! Just down the road was a Dry Hydrant attempts were made to fill from this location put the Dry Hydrant became a frozen hydrant with the amount of bitter cold weather this region has had over the last few months. Two water fill stations were quickly established one in the town of friendship by arrow mart and the other at Chamberlain Park in Cuba.  Each Tanker Had to travel roughly 10 miles round trip for each load of water. District one Fast Team from belfast was called into the scene as well. Cuba 9 was called for but due to mechanical problems was delayed in its intial response time Houghton 9 was called in but Cuba 9 was able to respond and Houghton 9 was Cancelled. Cuba 9 was set up at the front of the house and used to drowned out the remaining fire on the second floor as the roof of the structure had collapsed. Unfortunately due to the location and elevation of the house Cuba 9's 75' aerial was not enough and we later brought in Houghton 9's 100' aerial to better reach the structure. ClarksvilleÝ was set up to supply Cuba 9 and then later was also used to supply Houghtonì a pond was set up near clarksvilleÝ and the Master Stream to provide them with there own supply of water. The fire investiagtors were on scene and did there investigation and deemed the fire to be in the origin of the wood stove. After the fire investigators did there job we were in "Mop Up Stage" of the fire. This is when Disaster Struck. We had several different crews working on the first floor getting hot spots put out. A Crew was on the stairs that went to the second story to get a hot spot on the front wall of the house and this is when the ceiling/floor collapsed and trapped four fireman. 3 of the fireman were able to get out on there own however FF Jones from the Cuba Department was under alot of debrie. Mayday was called over the radio, Air Horns were set up three times, and a PAR (Personell Accountability Report) was called for. and the fast team was put into action.  Once everyone was accounted for EMT's and Firefighters pitched in and helped get the injured firemen into the ambulance. FF Kupiec was the officer in charge at the front side of the building were the collapsed happened. He was standing on the front porch when the collapsed occured. When the collapsed occured it pushed smoke and other toxic fumes and heat out the front door into his path. Once FF Jones was being taking care and FF Kupiec new that everyone was out of the building he said he should go to be checked out and they took him by ambulance and the Olean General flew him out by mercy flight to ECMC where he is currently being treated for smoke inhalation and inhalation burns to his airways. Click here for updates..  Also let be known that the Amity Rescue Squad and the Allegany Ambulance Squad was on scene and doing REHAB operations for interior personell.

This goes to show that even during your "MOP UP" stages of the fire your Fast Team is still a vital part of the on scene operations.

Monday Jan. 26th: 06:58am FF's Quickly extinguished the inital blaze then found it was electrical lines inside the manhole which were causing the Fire. National Grid was quickly notified and were on scene with in the hour and all CFD Units were BIS by 08:00hrs.

Tuesday Jan. 6th: Cuba Fire was toned  at 1330 for a full response to Hinsdale for a working structure fire. Upon Hinsdale Chiefs arrival found it was a chimney fire and all CFD units were back in service by 1430. 

Monday Jan.5th: Cuba Fire Toned at approx 1330hrs to respond to clarksville to a report fully involved structrue fire. Upon arrival guys found a log home fully involved with exposures on one side. First instincts were to protect the adjacent structure which they were succesfull in doing. Clarksville Fire was Assisted by Cuba, NewHudson, Friendship, Westons Mills, Portville, approx 50 firefighters were on scene. All CFD units were released and BIS at 1700hrs.  Click Here For Photos...

Cuba Fire Department Finished out the year with 148 Calls. 

December 2008 Calls...

        Tuesday December 31st: 12:50 CFD was toned to respond to respond to MVA I-86  Cuba 6 Responded all units were BIS at 13:19.

        Tuesday December?st: 08:45 CFD was toned to respond to respond to MVA I-86  Cuba 3 and Cuba 6 Responded all units were BIS at 08:58

         Monday December 30th: CFD was toned at 22:30 to respond to the scene of a mva reported roll over on St. Route 446 near the underpass. Upon Arrival Cuba PD and Cuba 50 stated one patient with entrapment. Cuba 50 stated we were going to need to do a roof removal. Cuba 1st Lt. directed Cuba 8 and Cuba 6 into the scene for placement. Cuba 502 noticed a gas leak in the truck which was on its side so we positioned a crew to standby incase of ignition of the gasoline. All CFD units were starting to clear the scene and we got a second call for a report of tree down blocking the roadway on West Shore Road near the Yacht Club. Cuba 50 and Cuba Lt. were first on scene and discovered a very large Pine tree across the road. Cuba 6 and there man power made quick work of the tree and all CFD units were B.I.S. by 23:45hrs.

         Sunday December 29th: CFD was toned at 16:55 hrs to respond to the main intersections for traffic control as the entire village suffered a power outage that lasted just over an hour. CFD units directed traffic and the Intersection of main street and State Rt 446 and placed our 4 way stop signs at the main intersection in town. All Units were B.I.S. by 18:30 hrs.

         Sunday December?th: 07:40 CFD was toned to respond mutal aide to friendship for a possible structure fire. Upon Friendship Units getting on location reported a chimney fire and told us to stand down. All CFD units were BIS at 07:50 

         Wednesday December?th: CFD was toned at 08:19 to respond to an MVA I-86 WEST BOUND, Upon Cuba 502 arrival there was no dangers and told all CFD units to stand down. All CFD Units BIS at 08:35.

        Sunday December 22nd: At 06:01 CFD was toned to respond to working structure fire at Carlins Pizzeria. Upon arrival we were faced with a store front on main street which was in the center of all the other buildings. Cuba 9 was placed out front being fed by one of Friendships Pumpers and were doing an aerial attack as the fire was through the roof upon arrival. Not long into the fire The roof collapased and trapped four of our firefighters at the rear of the building. With the quick actions of the District1 Fast Team they were able to dig our guys out and get them to safety and provide them with medical attention. See The complete Injury update on the Four guys were injured by clicking here...  All CFD units were BIS 12:16

         Saturday December 21st: 20:47 CFD was toned to respond to state route 305 North for a report of a 2 car MVA. Upon arrival we had one handicapped person who was uninjured but unable to get out of the car due to the door being caved in during impact. CFD used the spreaders and popped the door open. All CFD Units were BIS at 21:36.

       Saturday December 21st: 16:42 CFD was toned to respond Mutual aide with New Hudson for a Structure fire on RushCreek in the town of New Hudson. Cuba 3 was told to standby at New Hudson FireHall and all CFD Units were BIS at 17:35

         Saturday December 20th: 12:51 CFD was toned to respond to County Rt. 20 for a one car Mva. Cuba 501 along with Cuba 3 and Cuba 6 responded to the scene. Cuba Ambulance responded with Cuba 8 to the scene for evaluation of the driver. The vehicle was towned by japsers auto body along with Mikes auto body shop. Cuba 3 and Cuba 6 set up traffic control. Responding units consisted of Cuba 501, Cuba 3, Cuba 6, Cuba 8, Lt.1, Lt.2, and DC2. All units were B.I.S. by 14:29

      Friday December 19th:  CFD was toned to respond to friendship to report of a possible  structure fire. Turned out to just be a chimney fire once Friendship Chiefs were on scene CFD was recalled.

       Thursday December 18th: CFD was toned at 03:08 for an automatic alarm of fire at Cuba Memorial Hosptial. After the investiagtion turned out to be a false alarm and all CFD units were B.I.S at 03:28

      Wednesday December 17th: CFD was toned at 06:52 to respond to the scene of a MVA on the haskell road. Cuba 1st Lieutenant first on location reported noone around vehicle. Dispatch Called and stated they had driver of call on the pohone and if we didn't think it was a road hazard to leave it there until road conditions improved. We declared it not a road hazard and all CFD units were BIS at 07:15.

       Tuesday December 16th: CFD was toned at 21:09 for a report of a 2 car MVA at the main intersection. Cuba 50 was first on location and held all fire units at hall. Both cars were in parking spots along side the road and waiting for tow trucks. All Units BIS by 21:29.

       Sunday December 14th: CFD was toned at 04:26 to respond to the scene of a structure fire on St. Route 446 in Hinsdale for a rekindle at the same location as the previous night. Cuba was called for a full response to the scene. Cuba 50 was the first cuba unit on scene and called a condition red with heavy fire to Cuba responding units. Cuba 3 was the first CFD truck on scene and a defensive attack was intiated due to the unsafeness of the structure. A 1-1/2" was pulled off Cuba 3 along with aÞ-1/2". Cuba 9 was called directly to the scene and started pouring water on the 2nd story of the house. Tankers from New Hudson, Clarksville, and Friendship were called to the scene they were once again filled by Cuba 1 at the bridge by Reynolds Farm Equipment.  Other Responding Equipment: Allegany, Weston Mills, Town of Olean FD, Knapps Creek, and Portville District 4 Fast Team from Catt. County.

 Responding Cuba Units included Cuba 50, 501, 502, Cuba Captain, CubaÝst Lieutenant, ß,1,7,9 and DC 2. All Cuba Units were BIS by 08:02.

      Saturday December 13th: CFD was toned at 01:43 to standby at the hall for a possible structure fire on St.Route 446 in Hinsdale. A few minutes later CFD was toned again to responed with a pumper and tanker to the scene. Cuba 3 was the first CFD apparatus to respond to the scene. Due to the road and weather conditions it made for a slow response from all departments involved. Hinsdale's pumper on scene set up and was used as the interior attack truck. The fire was mainly in the attic and Hinsdale 50 had ordered an interior attack and ha CFD members take on the task of ventilation.  Per Hinsdale chief he ordered our Aerial Truck to the scene to assist in the ventilation process. Also Cuba 1 was ordered to set up at Congdons body shop to fill tankers. The roof was ventilated and exterior walls were laddered. The fire was put out around 04:00. Responding units consisted of Cuba 50, 502, and a full respone from Cuba's hall of 3,1,6,7,9, along with DC 2. Catt County at the scene consisted of District 4 Fast Team, Allegany, Weston Mills, Town of Olean, Knapps Creek, and CC DC 4. Also Tankers were called in from Clarksville, New Hudson and Friendship 2 stood by at Cuba's FIre Hall. All CFD units were BIS by 05:04 

          Sunday December 7th: CFD had a busy day today with a total of two calls so far. At 11:41 CFD was first dispatched Mutial Aid to New Hudson for a Structure Fire. Cuba 3 responded and was asked to standby at the New Hudson Fire Hall. Cuba 7 and Cuba 8(Ambulance) were also called but both were cancelled per New Hudson 50. As Cuba 3 stood by in New Hudson CFD was alerted to a one car MVA on State Route 305 North Near the VFW. Cuba 1 and Cuba 6 responded to the scene along with Cuba 50, 501, and 502. Cuba 8 was called to the scene for one patient. The patient was transported to OGH for evaluation. All units were BIS by 13:30.

        Saturday December 6th: At 14:10 CFD was dispatched for a two car MVA on State Route 305 south near the haskel road. Cuba 1st Lieut. and Cuba 50 were first on scene to find a car and a truck both in the ditch. Cuba 3 and Cuba 6 set up traffic control on both ends of the scene.The driver had apparently fallen asleep and collided with the other. Both cars were towed from the scene by L&R Towing out of Cuba. Cuba Ambulance responded to the scene to evaulate patients from both vehicles and all signed off on scene. Cuba 50, 501, 502, Lt1, Lt2, DC2, Cuba 8, and Cuba PD502. All units were BIS 16:00.

November 2008 Calls:

       Friday November 28th: At 23:41 CFD Was alerted to a Structure Fire at Echo Lanes Family Fun Center caller Reported flames coming threw the roof and heavy black smoke. Cuba PD was first on location and stated heavy fire from the rear of the building. Cuba 50 was first fire unit on location and reported Condition RED and started ordering Mutual Aide departments.  Cuba 1 was first truck on location and initiated a interior attack however it was deemed unsafe and the interior attack was haulted and all manpower pulled out of the inside of the building after the roof had started to collapse. A water relay was set up at two different locations to handle nearly a dozen tankers that were called in to start shutteling water. Three port-a-ponds were set up to supply Friendship 2 and Cuba 1 (which had handlines off) and Cuba 9 which was used in defense mode to keep power lines and the transformers cool. Houghton 9 was also called in and was directly fed by a 4" line from a nearby creek that Hinsdale FD set up at and drafted from. Once the electric and gas was shut off we were able to start the overhaul process and get the fire fully extinguished. CFD would like to take this time to thank all the neighboring departments and agencies that were on scene with us throughout the night and to those who provided coverage not only at our hall but also at several other locations. All CFD units were back in service at 0840am(11/29/08). Heres a list of the Fire Departments that were called in to help.. New Hudson, Clarksville, Friendship, Belmont, Angelica, Rushford, Belfast, Cuba Ambulance, Allegany, Houghton(Aerial Truck), Hinsdale, Ischua, Portville, Knapps Creek, Westons Mills, Lydon, (If we missed any please let us know) . At this time the fire is still under investigation with no cause being determined yet at this time as the investigation continues. Also CFD would like to thank Both the District 1 FAST team from Allegany County and District 4 Fast Team from Catt. County!! Thanks again to everyone it was great to see not only neighboring towns but neighboring counties work so great together.  JOB WELL DONE BY ALL!!!!!!

 In all  25 pieces of apparatus and about 100 fire fighters from two different counties.

       Thursday November 27th: At 17:30 CFD was alerted to a possible structure fire on 305 South/South Street just outside the village. Upon arrival Cuba 50 Reported Chimney fire, fire coming from the chimney cap. Cuba 1, Cuba 3, Cuba 6, Cuba 9 Responded. Cuba 9 was set up and FireFighters B. Hughes, and K. Farwell dissassembled the cap and put the fire out. Homeowner was given a form to make sure his chimney gets inspected before being used again. All CFD units were BIS by 1900hrs.      

       Tuesday November 25th: At 09:00 CFD Was alerted to yet another MVA due to weather/road conditions with injuries on cty. RD 20. The vehicle lost control and ended up in the Ditch. Cuba 3 took its first call since being back from the refurbish shop. Cuba ambulance transported the patient to OGH for observation. All Units were BIS 10:00Hrs.

     Saturday November 22nd: At 08:30 Cuba 3 arrived back and fresh out of the shop. Cuba 3 was quickly put back into service and CFD said goodbye to Cuba 2. CFD now consists of Cuba 1,3,6,7,9, and Rescue100.

     Friday November 21st: At about 19:40 CFD was toned out for traffic control for a one car MVA on State Route 305. Cuba 50 responded to find Econo Automotives flat bed had stalled and would not start back up. Cuba 6, 502, Lt1, and Lt2 responded to set up traffic control so another wrecker could arrive to pull the car and flat bed out to safety. All units were BIS by 20:40.

     Tuesday November 18th: Following tuesday nights training CFD qualified three FF for interior attack. FF's Jason Jones, Bryant Hughes, and Russ Perrington. Congrats to these FF who recently passed FF1 and are now Mask Men. Great Job Guys!!!!

       Monday November 17th: The First Winter Blast is upon us and man what a busy day it has been up to this point. We have had Three MVA's already today and the weather does not appear to be lightening up anytime soon. It all started at 0630 with one car off I-86 with no injuries 502 was on location and waited for State Police and Tow Truck to arrive, Just as we were ready to Call BIS we were alerted for yet another car off I-86 at 0730. Cuba 1, 50, and 502 responded. Patient was checked out by Cuba Ambulance and signed off with no transport. Cuba 1 slowed traffic and stopped traffic to allow tow truck to pull car back up onto the driving surface. All units were BIS at 0830.

At 12:55 CFD was toned for a one car MVA on county Route 20 with injury and entrapment. Cuba 50 responded along with Cuba 1, 6, 501, and 502. Cuba 6 entered the scene directly as Cuba 1 provided traffic control and man power. The jaws of life where used to cut the front and rear posts of the vehicle. The patient was then extricated and transported by Cuba Ambulance. All units were BIS by 14:00.

         Sunday November 16th: At 1600 HRS CFD'S HAZMAT team along with HM-2 were dispatched for a MVA Roller Over on county road 20 at the Cuba/Friendship town line. The vehicle apparently lost control hit a culvert over turned and punctured a 50 gallon diesel fuel tank that was in the back of the truck.  DEC, State Police and the Allegany County DPW were all called in to take action for road repairs, the Diesel Fuel which was spilled into the ditch.

         Saturday November 15th: At 1500 HRS CFD was alerted to a vehicle fire on I-86 1 mile east of cuba in the east bound lane. Reported Black Chevy Yukon. Upon arrival Chief Derrick Clement and 1st. Lieutenant reported Condition Yellow as fire was out. Cuba 1 and Cuba 6 Responded. Cubaä set up traffic control as Cuba 1 proceeded into the scene and checked for hot spots and extinguished them. It appears that a faulty wheel bearing is what led to the fire. Crews were BIS at 1630hrs.

          Friday November 14th:  At 19:00 Hrs CFD was alerted to possible structure fire on Medbury Ave. Upon Arrival Chief Derrick Clement Reported Fire Coming out of the Chimney. Cuba 1 and Cuba 6 responded Friendship Stand By at there hall and were eventually released per our thanks. 2nd Lieutenant Jim Kupiec and Firefighter Aaron Appleby Laddered the roof and notice the chimney had a good inch or two of creosil build up throughout entire Chimney. THere was no Cleanout on the chimney so we were forced to disassemble the chimney to put the fire out. The Chimney was Deemed unsafe and homeowner must now get it inspected upon using it again. All units were BIS at 20:46.  

         Saturday November 8th: CFD was alerted to set up a landing zone for a mercy flight at Cuba Memorial Hospital for a patient being transported from the Urgent Care Center to ECMC.  The Helicopter was actually the Erie County Sheriffs Helicopter that transported the patient to Buffalo.

         Monday November 3rd: CFD was alerted to a MVA on I-86 Car into the median. Upon arrival was construction crews working on a sluce pipe in the middle of I-86 Median.