On January 5, 2023 four of our members were promoted with a swearing in ceremony to honor their accomplishments. Jason Howard and Joe Meath were promoted from Captains to Battalion Chiefs. Charlie Cappon was moved up the ranks from Lieutenant to Captain and Jamie Ballou was promoted from Firefighter to Lieutenant. Congratulations to these four and all of their accomplishments!... (Full Story & Photos)

The Barnard Fire District wishes all of our residents and visitors a very safe and Happy Holiday Season.

Winter Weather Safety Tips
Carry an emergency kit in your car:
If your car gets stuck during a storm:
• Stay in your vehicle
• Run the engine about 10 minutes per hour for heat
• Crack a window while running the engine to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
• Clear snow from the exhaust pipe ... (Full Story & Photos)

Reminder the annual election of the District Commissioner is December 13th at the fire station, voting is open from 6-9 pm. ... (Full Story)

November 30th at the MCC auditorium we acknowledged our Department Fire Fighters Jacob Schneider and Jarvis Miller who successfully completed their initial Fire Fighting certification. This 129 hour program is the base for their future training and success as interior Fire Fighters. FF Schneider and FF Miller are both members of the Barnard Fire Department and were 2 of the 70 graduates from 4 academy ... (Full Story & Photos)

Friday November 11th was the graduation ceremonies for the 6th Monroe County Recruit Training Program. This training program was created out of necessity when Covid-19 Pandemic caused the shut down of the New York State Fire Academy program midway through a recruit class. Now with 6 recruit classes under our belt, the local Fire Districts in Monroe County, continue to improve on our local program ... (Full Story & Photos)

KICK OFF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK WITH THE GREECE FIRE DISTRICTS!

OCTOBER 8TH FROM 11:00AM UNTIL 2:00PM
SEARS parking lot at the Greece Ridge Center Mall

Experience all the Town of Greece First Responders have to offer. MCSO Mounted Patrol, Greece Police, Fire trucks, Fire Boat, American Red Cross, Monroe County Traffic, Educational materials and much more!
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There will be a public informational meeting on Wednesday September 7th at 6:00 pm at the Barnard Fire Station. Information will be provided to our residents, about the scope of renovations and station improvements and finances, currently proposed. The architect, engineer and our District Commissioners and Fire Chief will be on hand to answer questions. Please park in the rear parking area. The ... (Full Story)

Last night, 3 new career fire fighters were sworn in by the Barnard Fire District. Chairman of the Fire Commission Norm Gerhard officiated. Welcome aboard FF Dan Fuller, FF Nick Hoffman and FF Quin Sladden. All 3 received their badges and were pinned in place by family members. FF Fuller transferred to Barnard earlier this year and FF Hoffman and FF Sladden will be heading to the Monroe County ... (Full Story & Photos)