City of Elmira Fire Department
Mission Statement
The Elmira Fire Department is committed to serving the citizens of Elmira in a professional manner. We accomplish this with a highly trained staff prepared for fire response, emergency medical assistance, fire prevention activities, code enforcement, and inspection services. We treat all members of our community with respect and dignity in all of our daily operations.
Chief's Welcome
The Elmira Fire Department provides public safety services to the citizens of
our city. In addition to fire suppression, we also offer fire prevention
education programs to many groups in our community. These fire prevention
programs reach out to business and industry, institutions, schools and target
all age groups. Our code enforcement duties work together with fire prevention
programs to reduce the conditions that can result in loss by fire.
The
emergency medical and rescue response we provide has become well known to the
residents of Elmira. Each piece of fire apparatus is equipped with basic life
support and early defibrillation equipment. Every member of this Fire Department
is prepared to deliver highly skilled emergency medical and rescue services
whenever they are needed. Our hazardous material emergency spill response unit
is the only one of its kind in this section of New York State. We provide this
service throughout Chemung County with the cooperation and the assistance of the
other fire departments in the county.
When city residents are suddenly
confronted with an unexpected emergency, the Fire Department usually represents
their only resort in dealing with the situation. Elmira firefighters have made a
commitment to education and training to the highest of standards. This helps us
to respond and assist citizens facing a true emergency in the most effective
manner.
As chief, I am very proud of the interest and dedication
exhibited by the personnel of the Elmira Fire Department. I believe their
continued enthusiasm has the potential to make this organization one of the
finest, most productive and efficient municipal Fire Departments in New York
State.
Fire Chief: Patrick Bermingham
Chief Patrick Bermingham is the fourth of five generations in his family to
serve in the Elmira Fire Department. He follows in the footsteps of his
great-grandfather Daniel, his grandfather John, his uncle Thomas, and his father
John. His great grandfather Daniel lost his life in the line of duty in 1939 at
a blaze at State Street and E. Second Street. His son joined the department in
2009, making five generations of Berminghams dedicating their lives to
protecting the City of Elmira in the Fire Department.
Patrick is a
graduate of the class of 1975 from Notre Dame High School. After
High School, he attended Corning Community College and received an
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. He joined the Elmira Fire Department in
1981 and became an EMT in 1984. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1993. In 2003,
Pat was promoted to Captain and then promoted to Deputy Chief in 2005. Pat
succeeded Gary Blitz as the 13th Fire Chief of the Elmira Fire Department
in June of 2009. He has served as a member of the HazMat Team, completed FDNY's
First Line Supervisors School, and attended the WMD Incident Command School in
Anniston Alabama.
Off duty Chief Bermingham spends a lot of time with his
four grandchildren. He enjoys cooking, reading, gardening and traveling with his
wife. He also spends a great deal of time at their cabin hunting and
relaxing.
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Inspection Services
Code Enforcement
All Citizens
must comply with New York State Codes, the City of Elmira Code of Ordinances,
and the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Elmira. This section explains Code
Enforcement and offers information on common questions about codes in Elmira
including property maintenance, open burning, swimming pools, home businesses,
and zoning.
Permits
Permits are necessary
for any changes to a structure or property in the City. They notify the City of
your intention to change a property and they cover the cost of the City’s
responsibility to inspect those changes to ensure that they are in compliance
with all applicable codes. Use this section to make sure you follow all the
steps to get your permit and complete your project according to applicable
codes, thereby avoiding costly modifications, delays, and possible
fines.
All properties must be maintained to ensure the health and safety of their occupants and the general public. This section includes requirements for common property maintenance issues such as high grass, junk and debris, and utilities maintenance. Use this section to make sure your property remains in compliance with all applicable codes. It also includes information for tenants and landlords.
Rental Housing Registration and
Certification
According to the City of Elmira Code of
Ordinances, all rental housing in the City of Elmira must be registered by
completing the Rental Housing Registration Form and returning it to the City
Assessor's Office. After turning in a fully completed registration form, the
property is certified to be used as a rental property.
Inspections
Inspection
Services conducts inspections for permits, multiple residence units, and other
routine property issues. Find out what to expect from inspections and how they
are done.
If you have been issued a code violation citation, find out what you need to do to remedy the situation and get your property back into compliance with codes.
Complaint Form
Submit a
formal legal complaint against a property in the City of Elmira that is not in
compliance with New York State or City of Elmira codes. An inspector will
complete an inspection and issue citations for any violations found at the time
of inspection. Complaints can be submitted anonymously.
Fire Dept. Directory
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EMERGENCY -Dial 911 |
Communications Center - (607)
735-8600 You need FD assistance File a complaint |
Permit Clerk - (607)
737-5653 Question about permits Zoning information |
| Inspection Services - (607)
737-5654 Schedule an inspection Report a code violation Inquire about codes Meet with an inspector |
Administration - (607)
737-5700 Fire Chief's Office Policies and Procedures Purchasing |
Training/Safety Office - (607)
737-5708 Firefighter Training Fire Station Tours Classroom Visits |