The Gates Fire District is managed by 5 Commissioners that volunteer their time following the appropriate sections within New York State Town Laws 174, Fire District Officers along with Town Law 176, Powers & Duties of a Fire District Commissioner. These town laws must be followed by all fire districts in New York State & identifies processes & protocols inclusive of budgeting, meetings, elections & training for a fire commissioner. Â
A commissioner is elected by the qualified voters within the Gates fire district at the annual election, held the second Tuesday of December each year. A commissioner is elected for a five-year term commencing on the 1st day of January following the election.
Like all Fire Districts, the Gates Fire District is a separate entity from the Town & Village Governments.
Commissioner Education & Training:
Training: New and annual commissioner training requirements
NYS Grant Programs
Project Management
Running Public MeetingsÂ
Managing volunteers
Fire Service Experience
Project Management Â
The Board of Commissioners differs from the Board of Directors. To learn more about the Board of Directors, click here.
As always, please feel free to call the District Secretary, Donna Capone at 426-2720 to schedule a meeting with a Commissioner if you have any questions.Â
Commissioners
James Werth
Daniel Cox
Louis Comenale Jr.
Charles Johnson
TBD
Board Meeting Info
Day and Time:
Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month and start at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
Location:
All meetings will be held at 2365 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624.
Attendees:
Pursuant to NYS Open Meetings Law, these meetings are open to the public.
Public Comment:
Subject to the Fire District’s Rules Pertaining to Public Comment.
Questions:
Any questions, please email us here or call the District Secretary at (585) 426-2720.