05/19/2026
Monday evening, May 18, 2026, was both busy and productive for members of the Mottville Volunteer Fire Company (MVFC).
Members participated in a joint vehicle extrication drill alongside the Elbridge Fire Department, with training hosted at Blue Line Automotive, who generously provided both the vehicles and use of their property for the evening. The scenario focused on a simulated two-vehicle head-on collision, giving firefighters from both departments the opportunity to train together and sharpen critical rescue skills.
MVFC and EFD members paired up throughout the drill to practice a variety of extrication techniques, including door removal (“popping doors”), vehicle stabilization and cribbing, roof removal, and glass management.
As training was just getting underway, MVFC was dispatched mutual aid to the Marcellus Fire District for a reported explosion with heavy black smoke at an electrical substation near Scotch Hill Road and Dublin Road. While responding, crews were redirected to a second incident in Marcellus involving a reported electrical fire on Paul Street and Austindale Avenue. After quickly assisting at the scene, MVFC members returned to Elbridge around 17:45 hrs. to continue the evening’s training.
MVFC would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Elbridge Fire Department for coordinating the drill and to Blue Line Automotive for their hospitality and support. Opportunities for cross-departmental training like this are invaluable, allowing neighboring agencies to work side-by-side, build stronger working relationships, and improve the coordination and skills needed to better serve and protect our local communities when real emergencies occur.
