Brighton Professional Firefighters - IAFF Local 2223

This past Thursday, May 21st, BPFA member FF Mark Goodman completed the Recruit Firefighter Training Academy at the New York State Fire Academy in Montour Falls, NY, as a member of RFFT Class 93.

Graduation is the culmination months of hard work and intense academics in a residential academy that began in January, and results in certification as a NYS Professional Firefighter per National Standards.

Firefighter Goodman made the BFD proud, graduating at the top of his class. He received the Valedictorian Award for having the highest academic average in the class, and was also awarded the Professionalism Award, which is voted on by all members of the class.

Congratulations Mark, excellent work. Here’s to a long and healthy career.

Brighton Firefighter Curt Laraby retired this March after 36 Years of Service to the Brighton and Pittsford Communities.

Please join us in celebrating Curt’s retirement on Sunday May 31st, 1:00PM, at Flaherty’s Three Flags Inn in Honeoye Falls, NY. RSVP requested, RSVP info is below.

International Firefighters’ Day.

Today, the Brighton Professional Firefighters Local 2223, honor our brother and sister firefighters worldwide - past, present, and future. Our union was built by those who came before us, strengthened by those who show up every day, and this will be carried on by those who follow.

We remain committed to serving our community with professionalism, integrity, and compassion. Every call answered reflects the trust placed in us, and we are proud to uphold that responsibility together.

Firefighter Curt Laraby’s first day as a recruit firefighter with the Brighton Fire District was October 30th, 1989. The Berlin Wall fell that same year, and gasoline cost less $1 a gallon.

Today marks FF Laraby’s last shift before retirement. We are sure gonna miss him.

During his 36 years of public service since that day, FF Laraby has had a storied career. He has responded to untold number of incidents in our community, trained dozens of new firefighters, and has made a lot of friends along the way. He retires as Brighton’s most senior career firefighter, and is known as an expert apparatus operator, particularly on the aerial fire apparatus. If you have ever seen the big ladder truck driving around our town, or set up at a fire, there is a good chance you have seen FF Laraby at work.

FF Laraby’s father, Gerald Laraby, also served as a Brighton career firefighter from 1964 to 1989, and was a charter member of the Brighton Professional Firefighters Local 2223. Firefighter Laraby was also the first Brighton firefighter to attend the NYS Fire Academy, in 1990.

FF Laraby, we wish you a happy and healthy retirement. Thank you for all the hard work and everything you have taught us. Above all, thank you for your many years of service to our community. We hope you will keep your BFD family updated as to your next adventures!

Congrats, Dan, on the completion of your probationary period. Dan is currently assigned to Group 4, Engine 302. Keep up the great work.



Members of the Brighton Professional Firefighters Local 2223 came out on Saturday to ring the bell and raise money for the Salvation Army at Tops Market at Loehmann’s Plaza

The Brighton Fire District is in search of a career firefighter to join our team and serve our community. If you're passionate about helping others, please see below!

Happy Labor Day!

Wishing everyone a day of rest and relaxation as we honor the contributions of all hardworking people.

Please join us in welcoming our newest member to the BFD Family.

FF Dan Walters is a lateral transfer firefighter from the Fishers, NY Fire Department, where he was a member of the Fishers Professional Firefighters and Drivers, IAFF Local 4907.

FF Walters graduated from the Monroe County Recruit Firefighter Training Academy in 2024, where he won the Professionalism Award for his graduating class. He also brings with him a wealth of knowledge as a firefighter and fire officer with the Pittsford, NY Fire Department. FF Walters lives in Pittsford, NY with his wife and son.

FF Walters will spend his first several weeks completing orientation training and learning our operations and equipment.

FF Walters, welcome to the BFD Team!