Local 3792

The firefighters and dispatchers of Local 3792 share a long association with the Gates Fire District. In the 1970’s, the first full time employees worked primarily as dispatchers and were called “laborers”. During this time, the call volume of the department increased while the population of the area began a steady growth. In 1985, the laborers actually began responding to fires and other incidents as firefighters while the number of volunteer firefighters began a slow and steady decline, and as the call volume continued to increase.

In 1989, the laborers were officially indoctrinated into the civil service system, and their job titles became “firefighters”. On September 24, 1997, the firefighters and dispatchers of the Gates Fire District were inducted into the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF). This was considered a major step in protecting the working conditions, benefits and welfare of the members and their families. By 1996, the number of civil service firefighters grew to 8, along with two dispatchers who were also granted civil service status. During this time, the members established themselves as a vital part of the Gates Fire District as professional firefighters and dispatchers.

Today, there are 20 professional firefighters along with three professional dispatchers providing 24 -7 coverage to the citizens of the Gates Fire District. The brothers of Local 3792 enjoy a comprehensive package of salary & benefits that is widely respected among the other career fire departments in the greater Rochester area.

Recent Responses and News for L3792

Truck Fire

July 26, 2008

Truck Fire - Gates Firefighters responded for a truck fire on Rt 390 / Rt 490. Full Story with photos.

MVA Person Trapped

July 21, 2008

School Bus MVA - Gates and West Brighton Firefighters responded for a mva this morning on Rt 390. Full Story with photos.

July 14, 2008

Gates Firefighters responded for a house fire early this morning on Long Pond Rd. Command reported a fire in the basement of a private dwelling.

Haz-Mat Truck Overturned

July 8, 2008

Gates Firefighters responded for a tractor trailer over turned this morning on Rt 390 at Lyell Ave. Command reported a tractor trailer carrying 6,000 lbs of paper on its side. A level 0 haz mat was declared for fuel leaking from the truck.

MVA Person Trapped

June 28, 2008

Gates Firefighters responded for a mva early this morning on Pixley Rd. Command reported a car into a utility pole with wires down and a person trapped.

L3792 Rasies $6500 for MDA

L3792 Raised $6500 during its "Fill the Boot" today working in the morning and in the late afternoon rush hours.  L3792 surpassed the last two years totals to help the children of the MDA.

MDA Date Announced:

L3792 Will be collecting for the MDA's "Fill the Boot" on May 9th from 7-9am at the intersections of Buffalo Rd at Coldwater Rd and Chili Ave at Fisher Rd. From 3-5pm at the intersections of Buffalo Rd at Coldwater Rd only.  MDA and the IAFF

L3792 Featured Story on IAFF Website:

36 Car Pile up featured L3792. 4/18/08 Read the story

Working Fire:

April 7, 2008

Spencerport along with mutual assist from Gates responded for a house fire this morning on Gillett Rd. 4530 was on location with nothing showing but further reported heavy smoke showing. Firefighters found a fire on the first floor B side and started an interior attack. Command reported a hole in the second floor and shortly after ordered everybody out of the structure. Greece Ridge responded as the RIT team and the fire was under control in about one and a half hours. Pics. Pictures by John Spaulding

Rinere Sworn in as Lieutenant:

At the March 13th Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners,

FF Chuck Rinere was sworn in as a Career Lieutenant.  Chuck is a twenty-seven year Career Firefighter with the Gates Fire District Chuck will move to G-3.

Major Accident:
Gates Firefighters responded for a serious accident this afternoon on Rt 390 at Scottsville Rd. Command reported a multi vehicle mva with people trapped. Command declared a MCI for at least 20 patients, and there were four people trapped. RFD Quint & Midi 9 and Rescue 11 along with Rescue 1 from the airport responded to the scene to assist with extrication. Numerous other agencies responded to the staging area to assist. Unfortunately one person died. Dispatch, Photos. (Updated February 10, 3:00 PM:
Here is a video of the Gates MVA from this past weekend. (Updated February 12, 12:00 PM)

Emergency crews that responded to Sunday's deadly 36 car pile up on Interstate 390 got together Tuesday night to discuss how the response was handled. Full Story with video. (Updated February 13, 6:00 AM                  

Crews that responded to Rt. 390 MVA

FF Waver,FF Goole, Dispatcher Granger, FF Canham, Lt Warner,FF Amendolare,FF Rinere, FF Poness, Dr. Cushman

Working Fire:

Gates Firefighters responded for a mobile home fire early this morning on Paul Rd. Command reported a working fire. (Updated February 8, 1:30 PM)

Warner Sworn in as Lieutenant:

At the January 3rd Organizational Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners,

FF Mark Warner was sworn in as a Career Lieutenant.  Mark is a twelve year Career Firefighter with the Gates Fire District  Mark will move to G-4 in the middle of January.  Photo

Working Fire:
Gates Firefighters responded for a building fire early this morning on Pixley Industrial Parkway. This was the scene of a fire they responded to this past weekend. (Updated December 3, 3:30 AM)

Working Fire:
Gates Firefighters responded for a building fire early this morning on Pixley Industrial Parkway. Command reported fire on the first and second floor along with the attic. (Updated December 2, 10:00 AM)   Photos

Working Fire:
Gates Firefighters responded for a house fire early this morning on Wolcott Ave. Command reported a working fire in a 1 1/2. (Updated November 2, 8:00 AM) Story  D&C Photos

MDA Boot Drive 2007:

L3792 Collected almost $4000.00 during its boot drive on September 28th. Photos

Working Fire:

Firefighters responded for a fire early this morning on Bambi Lane.4563 was on location with a house fully involved. Photos. (Updated September 22, 9:00 AM)

MDA Boot Drive 2007:

L3792 will be collecting for the MDA in its annual "Fill the Boot" campaign. This year it will be held at two locations and times to give people a better chance of donating to this great cause. Friday September 28th from 07-0900 and from 4-6pm at the following locations: Intersections of Chili Ave at Fisher rd and Buffalo Rd at Coldwater Rd. MDA

A Bond Few Can Share:

Richard Poness Jr. of Gates and his father, Ronald Poness, Sr. of Gates stand in front of the Dignity Vietnam Memorial Wall at Gates Memorial Park. Full Story

Lieutenant Retires:

Lieutenant Dave Tytler will be retiring at the end of September after a 30+year career with the Gates Fire District. Lt.Ackerman will be taking over his group at that time. Good Luck Dave!!!

Local 3792 Welcomes New Career Firefighters:

The Gates Board of Fire Commissioners swore in new Two Career Firefighters Lou Comenale III and John Weber at the September meeting. Lou is already a State Certified Professional Firefighter and will begin on  September 15th. John will be starting soon and will be starting the NYS Fire Academy at Montour Falls or the City of Rochester Academy in the near future. Photo

Ackerman Promoted to Lieutenant:

The Gates Board of Fire Commissioners swore in a new Career Lieutenant at the September Commission Meeting. Firefighter Jim Ackerman was promoted to the rank of to Lieutenant.  He will begin with his group on October 1st . Photos

Zampatori & Goole Promoted to Lieutenant:

The Gates Board of Fire Commissioners swore in two new Career Lieutenants at the August Commission Meeting. Firefighters Tom Zampatori and Jim Goole were promoted to the rank of to Lieutenant.  They will begin with their groups on August 27th. Photos

Local 3792 Welcomes New Career Firefighter:

The Gates Board of Fire Commissioners swore in new Career Firefighter Nick Amendolare at the July meeting.  Nick was a Full-Time Dispatcher/laborer for the district prior to his appointment. He will be starting the NYS Fire Academy at Montour Falls in August. Photo

MVA People Ejected / Truck Fire:
Gates Firefighters responded for a truck fire last night on Rt 390. Channel 10 has some great amateur video of the fire. Full Details , Video (Scroll down and click next until you get to the show titled "Don't Drink and Drive" Click on the fireman and enjoy the show!) 
(Updated July 4, 8:30 AM)

The Dignity Memorial® Vietnam Wall is coming to Rochester:

Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home is proud to sponsor this community event dedicated to Vietnam veterans and honoring all U.S. service-men and women. The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall, a traveling three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. will be on exhibit at Gates Memorial Park from September 7-9. Should you have any questions regarding the event or are interested in volunteering, please contact Christa Bergstresser.

Gates Fire District Blood Drive:

July 17,2007 Gates Sta 1 2355 Chili Ave

Gates Fire District Blood Drive

MVA Person Trapped:
Gates Firefighters responded for a mva tonight on Rt 390 at Chili Ave. 4563 requested a Rescue to respond to pop a door. (Updated June 19, 9:00 PM)

Truck Fire:
Gates Firefighters responded for a truck fire this morning on Rt 490. Command reported a fire in a truck. Photos. (Updated June 13, 6:45 PM)

MVA People Trapped / Fatal MVA:
West Brighton, Henrietta and Gates Firefighters responded for a mva early this morning on Rt 390 by East Henrietta Rd. Command reported a three vehicle mva with multiple people trapped. There were a total of four cars and one truck involved in the accident. Two people died in the red car. Henrietta and Brighton Ambulances transported at least three patients to Strong. Photos. (Updated June 1, 7:30 AM)

Working Fire:
Gates Firefighters responded for smoke from the basement of the ARC Group home on Ballantyne Rd. 4C173 was on location with heavy smoke showing. 4C15 declared a working fire. Chili responded to the scene while Greece Ridge, Spencerport and Rochester provided fill in companies. Audio. (Updated May 15, 11:45 AM)

DWI Drill:
Gates Firefighters participated in Mock DWI drill yesterday.

(Updated May 19, 6:30 AM) ( DWI Drill - Photos from John Spaulding)

Partition Fire:
Gates Firefighters responded for a building fire last night on Buffalo Rd. Command reported a partition fire. Photos. (Updated May 7, 6:30 AM)

Water Rescue:
Gates and Rochester Firefighters responded for a man and a dog in the canal by Scottsville Rd. Command confirmed both a man and a dog in the canal. Full Story. (Updated May 3, 1:45 PM)

Fire Dog Passes Away:
The Henrietta Professional Firefighters and Dispatchers Association, IAFF Local 3738, announce the passing of Stanley The Fire Dog. Stanley was a member of our family for over nine years. He was found as an abandoned puppy, left in a box on the side of the road along with a brother and sister. Full Story. (Updated April 25, 6:00 AM)

Three escape minor overnight fire in Gates:
(April 11, 2007) — GATES — Two adults and a child escaped a house fire early this morning.
The Gates-Chili Fire Department responded to a call for a bedroom fire at 625 Elmgrove Road about 2:13 this morning. Deputy Chief Jeff West said that the partition fire was extinguished in about 15 minutes.
West said that there was not significant damage to the house, but that the fire did cause some damage to an electrical line that forced firefighters to shut off power to part of the house.
Because of the power outage, West said that firefighters advised the family to find somewhere else to stay until later today.

Working Fire:
Gates Firefighters responded for a house fire on Crestwood. 4C25 reported a working fire. Audio. (Updated April 1, 6:30 AM)
Here is a cell phone video of the fire in Gates. (Updated April 2, 7:00 AM)

Federal money will buy state-of-the-art face masks tailored to fit individual firefighters and with better communication features.

Gates Fire District Career Firefighter Tom Zampatori is wearing the new model face mask (the AV3000) and holding out the old model (the AV2000). The Gates Fire District has received a $51,837 Homeland Security grant which it is using to buy these state-of-the-art protective face pieces for firefighters, which are individually fit to firefighters and guarantee nothing contaminates their breathing air. Full Story