Barnard Fire Fighters checking our wildland brush equipment. The weather has been great this week, however conditions for fires are increasing.
A reminder from our County Fire Coordinator and the NYS DEC:

The 2026 New York State DEC annual burn ban is in effect from March 16 through May 14, 2026. This statewide ban prohibits the burning of residential brush, sticks, and leaves to reduce wildfire ... (Full Story & Photos)

February is recognized as American Heart Association "Save A Heart Month."

Community Risk Reduction teams from fire districts throughout Monroe County have joined with the County of Monroe to create and share important life-saving messages. The County Communications Department and Doctor Cushman played key roles in producing the video linked below.

We encourage everyone to watch the video and ... (Full Story & Photos)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 13, 2026
Barnard Fire District

Barnard Fire District Responds to the Residential Structure Fire;

At approximately 22:45 hours on January 12, 2026, the Barnard Fire District was dispatched to 49 Brayton Road in the Town of Greece, for the report of a house on fire in a two-story, two-family residence. Crews arrived on scene within three minutes, at 22:48 hours, and observed ... (Full Story & Photos)

On January 12th, 2026 Norm Gerhard took the oath of office for another 5 year term as a District Commissioner. Norm is starting his 22nd year with the District! ... (Full Story & Photos)

Last month was Fire Prevention Week. The Barnard Fire District held our annual "Win A Ride on a Fire Truck Contest". Area students were asked to make a home fire escape plan and practice their plan with their family. One lucky student from each of our area schools was selected as a contest winner. This year's contest winner for English Village School was kindergarten student, Jayde Stemmer. Here ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Commissioner Bob Diederich. Bob served Greece Ridge Fire Department for 27 years before he made the switch to the Barnard Fire Department in 2004. He held several ranks between the two, including Lieutenant, Captain and President. In 2015, he became a Fire Commissioner with the Barnard Fire District where he was instrumental on several ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday October 5th, all 4 Districts (Barnard, Lake Shore, North Greece and Ridge Road) joined forces to welcome the public to the annual Fire Station Open House. This year, the North Greece Station # 1 was the location and the weather was ideal for the families to tour the Station along with apparatus from all 4 Districts. The Greece School District "Responding to Emergencies" program students ... (Full Story & Photos)

What: Barnard Fire District Budget Hearing on the proposed 2026 budget (approved 8/25/2025)

When: Wednesday October 22, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Where: 3084 Dewey Avenue... (Full Story & Photos)