The Brighton Fire Department has sworn in new Chief, Stephen MacAdam as of January 1, 2012.

Chief MacAdam joined the Brighton Fire Department in 1999 and spent several years prior as an active firefighter in His vast experience in fire rescue, water rescue, dive rescue and EMS have proven to be a great asset to the Town of Brighton.

The Chief is currently employed by the Webster School District where he serves as the Assistant Principal.
He holds a doctorate of education from the University of Rochester and currently resides in the Town of Brighton with his wife Regina and two daughters.


 

The Brighton Fire Department sadly announces the passing of Past Chief Barry W. Dampier on December 21, 2011.   Past Chief Dampier faithfully served BFD and the residents and guests of the fire district for 44 years in several capacities including Chief of Department (1977-1980), President of the Board of Directors (1989-1990) and Senior Safety Officer (2007-2011).

Past Chief Dampier's commitment to the fire service was not limited to Brighton as he was actively involved in several local, state and national organizations such as the Monroe County Volunteer Fireman's Association, the Monroe County Fire Advisory Board, Monroe County Safety Officers's Association, and Monroe County Third Battalion Line Officers Association (Secretary/Treasurer 1983-1986).

Barry was granted life membership status in: Monroe County Chief's Association (having served as its President in 1989), New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, Western New York Volunteer Fireman's Association, Northern Central New York Volunteer Fireman's Association and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (having served as President of the IAFC Eastern Division in 1992).

The loss of such an iconic leader leaves a void that will be impossible to fill.

Friends may call Thursday, December 29 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM at Anthony's Funeral Chapel (2305 Monroe Avenue, Brighton).  A memorial service will be held at Brighton Fire station 1(3100 East Avenue) on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 1:00 PM.  Please visit the Anthony's website (www.anthonychapels.com) for information about donations, flowers or memorial gifts.  Any other questions may be directed to Brighton Fire Chief Aaron Hiller (chief@brightonfd.org).

On October 23, 2011, Bill Palma was appointed to the rank of career lieutenant.

Bill is an 18 year veteran of the Department and also serves as a Fire Marshal in the Town of Parma.

Bill previouly held the rank of Acting Lieutenant.


 

If you saw an abnormally large amount of fire trucks in the Brighton area on 5/14, that was because Brighton was conducting a multi-agency drill. This drill was another addendum to our new Hi-Rise fire procedures.

The drill took place at St. John Fisher College. The SJFC staff allowed us the use of their facility for the drill and also provided lunch for over 100 firefighters.

The drill included Bushnells Basin FD, East Rochester FD, Fairport FD, Penfield FD, Pittsford FD, West Webster and the Monroe County Fire Bureau.
Gates and Webster Fire Department’s protected our District while the training took place.
photo provided my sjfc