The Ovid Fire Department has provided a detailed account of the
The blaze required extensive resources: 16 engines, 38 tankers, and 6 aerial units were dispatched to the scene. Poplar Ridge Fire Department, located 41.4 miles away, was the farthest responder. Law enforcement, public sector entities, and private organizations also played crucial roles in managing the emergency.
Seneca County alone contributed 216 personnel, with Ovid sending 43 firefighters and various apparatus. Nearby departments from Romulus, Interlaken, Lodi, and others bolstered the response. Additionally, Ontario County deployed 85 personnel, Cayuga County sent 50, Tompkins County contributed 35, and other surrounding counties provided crucial manpower and equipment.
Law enforcement agencies, including the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police, were on-site, as were several public sector organizations such as NYSEG, the Ovid Department of Public Works, and Seneca County Emergency Management.
Private sector support ranged from logistical aid by Austic Farms and Sessler Wrecking to local businesses like Pat’s Pizzeria and Fastrac providing meals for responders. Community institutions, including the Edith B. Ford Memorial Library and Ovid Federated Church, also assisted.
This coordinated effort exemplifies regional emergency collaboration in addressing large-scale crises.
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