Bushnell's Basin Fire Department

Announcing the “LJ Strong Fundraiser”

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On April 5, 2021, Past Chief and current member of the Bushnell’s Basin Fire Department, LJ Sutherland was diagnosed with terminal cancer. To help support LJ and the LJ Sutherland Scholarship Fund, a fundraiser is being hosted by his daughter Ashley, along with Ted Aroesty, Steve Burruto and Chris Mueller.

The aptly named the “LJ Strong Fundraiser” is being held at Thirsty’s at 8 State St, Pittsford, NY on Sunday, September 18th starting at 1pm.

Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door for $20. Ticket holders are entitled to enjoy free beer and live music performed by Mike Nolan and Bob Spiegel. Food and T-shirts will be available for purchase; as well as, tickets for door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.

To acquire a pre-sale ticket, please Venmo Nancy Sutherland: @lj_strong14 (last four numbers are 4743). When purchasing tickets, please include the name(s) of the people you are buying tickets for, in the, “what is it for?” section in Venmo.

If you do not have access to Venmo, you can also use this PayPal link to acquire your tickets.

Ashley Sutherland would like to thank everyone for their support and we hope to see you at Thirsty’s on Sunday September 18th!

LJ Strong Flyer

Earl Adams 2nd Annual Memorial Blood Drive

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Donate blood in memory of Earl Adams

Help us celebrate the life of Earl Adams by donating blood. In addition to being a U.S. Navy veteran and a volunteer firefighter at the Bushnell’s Basin Fire Department for thirty-seven years, Adams was a lifelong blood donor whose first donation went to a little boy fighting leukemia.

Your blood is needed for many different kinds of patients. From a young child with a rare blood disorder to a family member fighting cancer, or even a friend involved in a car accident. Please schedule an appointment to donate at this special blood drive. You’ll feel good knowing you’ve helped change the lives of patients in need.

Bushnell’s Basin Fire Department
General Meeting Room
661 Kreag Road Pittsford, NY 14534
Friday, November 26, 2021 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Share the warmth! Come give November 24th through the 28th for an exclusive pair of Red Cross holiday stocks ltd. Qty!

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment.

BBFD Annual Open House

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Enjoy some FREE family Fun at our Annual Fire Department Open House.

Our doors will be open to everyone on Saturday, October 8th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event will include some hands-on activities, exciting demonstrations, and plenty of photo opportunities including firefighter gear, fire trucks including our newest Engine 312, Sparky the Fire Dog, and of course the Firefighters themselves.

Perinton Fire Departments Recruitment Drive

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Bushnell’s Basin Fire Department along with Fairport and Egypt Fire Departments will be at Fairport Canal Days today and tomorrow recruiting new members. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter in the Town of Perinton, New York please stop and see us. Our booth is located on Liftbridge Lane across from Mulconry’s Irish Pub & Restaurant.

BBFD Drive-Through / Virtual Open House 2020

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The Bushnell’s Basin Fire Department’s annual open house is going to be a little different this year.  On Saturday, October 10th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm we are going to host a drive-through, along with, a virtual open house.

Bring yourself and the kids down to 661 Kreag Road, and from the comfort of your own car, you will be able to meet your local volunteer firefighters while viewing our fleet of trucks.

For the kids, there will be fire helmets, badges, coloring books, and fire prevention information handed out during the event.

If you are unable to visit us in person, you can catch us online (virtually) on our Facebook page!