2022 Year City of Batavia Fire Department Year in Review

“As 2022 has drawn to a close, the City of Batavia Fire Department has evaluated the services and programs provided throughout the year.  The annual evaluation of calls for service metrics, training and citizen outreach is part of the department’s continuous quality improvement process.

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect people around the world, City Fire operations have been able to roll back COVID-19 protocols and operate in a Post Pandemic “normal status”.

“I am honored to lead the City of Batavia Fire Department.  In my first few months of employment I have been working to bring the department to full staffing, analyzing the condition of the fleet, and meeting with command staff and fire fighters to listen to their ideas and concerns.” 

“The number one priority of the Department is life safety, followed closely by protecting property and the environment. The professionals that make up this department will continue to train and serve to the highest of standards”

“Below please find the year-end summary for 2022 and thank you for your continued support of the City of Batavia Fire Department,” said Josh Graham, City of Batavia Fire Chief.

Total alarms for 2022                                                             2669

Fires                                                                           59

Overpressure Rupture, Explosion, Overheating              15

Emergency Medical Services                                       1940

Motor Vehicle Accidents                                             51

Pedestrian Struck                                                        14

Extrication (vehicle, machinery, building)                    2

           Elevator Rescue                                                             4

           Ice/Swift Water Rescue                                                  2

           Hazardous Conditions                                                   80

Service Calls                                                                111

Good Intent Calls                                                         126

Fire / Carbon Monoxide Alarm Activations                    308

Severe Weather                                                            2

Special Incident Type                                                   11

Mutual Given                                                               23

Mutual Received                                                          15

Fire Prevention

Fire prevention programs – 31events                            

104 adult / 2124 children Points of Contact  (Includes: station tours, fire drills, school visits)                                                                                                          

Fire Extinguisher Trainings – 19 events                        

691 points of contact                                                       

Smoke Alarm / CO alarm installs                                  29                                                                           

Smoke alarm / CO alarm battery replacements               21                                                                        

Juvenile Fire Setter Interventions                                   2                                                                                          

Car Seat installation / inspections                                  158

Fire Inspection/Code Enforcement

Special Events Inspections                                            80

Commercial Building Inspection                                    334

Multi-family Dwelling Inspections                                38

General Information

Busiest Month                                                              December (234)

Busiest Day                                                                  Tuesday (375)             

Busiest Time of Day                                                     1000 – 1059 hrs. (160)

Slowest Month                                                             January (150)

Slowest Day                                                                 Sunday (280)

Slowest Time of Day                                                    0400 – 0459 hrs. (38)

City Response Time (Time of Dispatch to on-scene arrival)

10 minutes or less         99%

8 minutes or less           97%

6 minutes or less           90 %

Two or more calls for service simultaneously     519                    

  Overall, the total call volume for the year was up by approximately 11.6%. 

“I accepted this position after being impressed with my research on the department as well as the City and neither has let me down. The individuals that make up the City of Batavia Fire Department continue to be some of the most professional and competent people I’ve had the pleasure of serving with. In addition to this group, I’d like to say thank you to the other City of Batavia departments, leadership, Genesee County partners, dispatchers, City of Batavia business owners, residents and local media outlets for all of their support and dedication,” said Fire Chief Josh Graham.

As always, you can contact the City of Batavia Fire Headquarters for any questions that you may have at 585-345-6375.

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About: The mission of the Fire Department is to professionally protect and preserve life, property, and the environment and to minimize the loss, suffering and damage in our community, through proactive prevention education efforts and high quality rapid response.