The Barnard Fire District is located in the southeast quadrant of Greece, NY and protects approx. 25,000 citizens in this four square mile area. Barnard is one of the oldest sections in the Town of Greece. This section of Greece is bordered by the City of Rochester to the South & East, and the other three fire districts in the Town of Greece to the North and West., primarily composed of single and multiple occupancy dwellings. We respond to approximately 3,000 requests for service a year. 80% of these requests are for Emergency Medical Services while the remaining 20% are comprised of fire suppression, rescue, public assistance and hazardous conditions

Fire Suppression:
Firefighting is extremely hazardous with every response having the potential to cause Injury or Death. With the objectives of the Barnard Fire District/Department to protect the lives and property of its community. It has been a continuous effort by the District to provide its firefighters with the most up to date apparatus, protective equipment and training. The Fire Department requires a minimum number of training hours and a percentage of calls made in order to stay active within the Department.