pThe Union Hill Fire Department welcomes two new members of the ambulance service – Zach Rulli and Bryan Mason both of whom reside in Webster were voted into membership at the April association meeting.ppBoth Zach and Bryan are volunteer firefighters with the Webster Fire Department.nbsp As certified EMTs they wanted to use their skills on the ambulance as well.ppIf you are interested in membership at the Union Hill Fire Department fire ambulance or both you may download an application at our links website or contact us at 265-1515.nbsp ppnbspp

pUnion Hill held an open House as part of the Recruit NY campaign. Equipment tours and demonstrations were given to interested members of the community. nbspEveryone had fun and even Sparky the Fire Dog made an appearance.p

pAs part of an ongoing renovation project the Board of Directors and membership recently approved the replacement of the front fire and ambulance bay doors.ppThe new doors which will be an energy efficient glass will give the department a throw-back look to the 90s when the department last had glass doors.ppThe new doors which are over 30 years old are in need of replacement.nbsp The department decided to replace the doors with glass doors to give a more inviting and open look to the department.ppNew technology in glass manufacturing and insulation make the doors not only look nice but also as energy efficient as the current doors.ppInstallation of the doors should be completed with a month.ppThe door replacement is part of a renovation being planned for the fire house this year.nbsp New exterior walls renovated crew and sleeping quarters as well as upgrades to HVAC are all planned.ppThe Union Hill Fire Department is a 247 operation and the needed renovations will help the department continue to serve the community for years to come.ppnbspp

pnbspppThe Union Hill Fire Department celebrated its 68th year at its annual banquet on March 24th at Eagle Vale Country Club in Fairport.ppPaula Karnisky a 30 year member was honored with a life time achievement award for her work in the community and with the department.ppMark Fox was named fire fighter of the year and Charlie Harding was honoroed as the ambulance person of the year.ppKen Knitter was recognized for his years on the board including his service as board chairman of the last several year.ppPaula Karnisky and Andy Celso were thanked for their service as crew chiefs in 2011 and Drew Vorndran was recognized for service as a Captain.ppSeveral members were recognized for their years of servicepp5 Years Jason Cernis Carolyn Biernapp10 Years Chris Bowen Andy Celsopp15 Yearsnbsp Mike Buck Barb Trottierpp20 Yearsnbsp Jerry Seldespp25 Yearsnbsp Matt Kowalskipp30 Yearsnbsp Paula Karniskypp40nbspYearsnbsp Ken Knitternbsp pp45 Yearsnbsp Jim Dorfner Tom Johnsonpp50 Yearsnbsp Dave Thomsonp

pThe Union Hill Fire Department welcomed Nicholas Lopez as its newest member of the ambulance crew.ppMr Lopez is a Webster resident and is a certified EMT.nbsp After training Mr. Lopez will become a certified member assigned to a duty group.ppUnion Hill continuously recruits members.nbsp A link to our application can be found on our home page.nbspApplications are accepted for both fire ambulance and support positions within the department.ppAnyone with questions is encouraged to contact our Chief Brian Ball at a hrefmailtobballuhfd.orgbballuhfd.orgappnbspp