| Garage Damaged in Oaks Corners Fire |
On July 14 2011 at 10:41am the Oaks Corners Fire Department was dispatched to 331 Cross Road in the
Town of Phelps for a reported garage fire. Automatic mutual aid from the Geneva & North Side Fire
Departments were also dispatched. Oaks Corners Engine 3211 immediately responded from the Border City
area, where they were tied up on a hose testing detail. Deputy Chief Mike Reifsteck was the first unit to arrive
on scene and reported flames showing from the garage that had two vehicles inside.
Pumper/Tanker 3231 was the first unit to arrive on scene and was directed to park in the driveway. A 1 3/4"
attack line was stretched to the garage. Engine 3211 arrived and was directed to supply TP 3231 via a portable
pond operation which was already being set up by North Side Tanker 1941. Geneva Engine 1111 was third due
and sent manpower to the garage to assist with extinguishing the fire.
Chief Brian Maney assumed command of the incident and Deputy Chief Reifsteck took over Operations. A fill
site engine, tanker, and ambulance was requested from the Phelps Fire Department as well as a tanker from
the Border City Fire Department. A crew from Oaks Corners Heavy Rescue 3272 assisted with forcible entry of
one of the overhead doors and a crew from Rescue 3271 took care of traffic control.
The fire was extinguished with 750 gallons of water and was declared under control 15 minutes after dispatch.
Ontario County Deputy Fire Coordinator Ralph DeBolt assisted on scene with the fire investigation. The fire
was accidental in nature. Town of Phelps Code Enforcement Officer Ed Clark also responded to assist.
Photos by local resident John Davoli & Oaks Corners Fire Dept. Photographer Rick Maney
Town of Phelps for a reported garage fire. Automatic mutual aid from the Geneva & North Side Fire
Departments were also dispatched. Oaks Corners Engine 3211 immediately responded from the Border City
area, where they were tied up on a hose testing detail. Deputy Chief Mike Reifsteck was the first unit to arrive
on scene and reported flames showing from the garage that had two vehicles inside.
Pumper/Tanker 3231 was the first unit to arrive on scene and was directed to park in the driveway. A 1 3/4"
attack line was stretched to the garage. Engine 3211 arrived and was directed to supply TP 3231 via a portable
pond operation which was already being set up by North Side Tanker 1941. Geneva Engine 1111 was third due
and sent manpower to the garage to assist with extinguishing the fire.
Chief Brian Maney assumed command of the incident and Deputy Chief Reifsteck took over Operations. A fill
site engine, tanker, and ambulance was requested from the Phelps Fire Department as well as a tanker from
the Border City Fire Department. A crew from Oaks Corners Heavy Rescue 3272 assisted with forcible entry of
one of the overhead doors and a crew from Rescue 3271 took care of traffic control.
The fire was extinguished with 750 gallons of water and was declared under control 15 minutes after dispatch.
Ontario County Deputy Fire Coordinator Ralph DeBolt assisted on scene with the fire investigation. The fire
was accidental in nature. Town of Phelps Code Enforcement Officer Ed Clark also responded to assist.
Photos by local resident John Davoli & Oaks Corners Fire Dept. Photographer Rick Maney
