Ilion, NY Fire Department

04/29/2026

VILLAGE OF ILION

Office of the Mayor/Public Safety Commissioner
John P. Stephens
[email protected] 315-895-7449 x3065 (office)
April 29, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

Happy Days!!!! After a meeting this morning with Central Paving, the 2026 Village of Ilion Paving Project is set to commence with milling on Wednesday or Thursday next week (May 6 or 7, 2026), if everything goes as planned.

Be aware that there will be heavy equipment and trucks throughout the village and there may be delays and detours caused by the project work.

This project is extensive and we are hopeful that it will allow for completion of 6-7 miles of streets and some work on village owned parking lots.

Please give the crews the courtesy of slowing down and adhering to directions and detours/work related traffic stoppages. Everyone needs to go home at the end of the day.

Thanks,

JPS

John P. Stephens
Mayor/Public Safety Commissioner
Village of Ilion

04/20/2026

I want to take a moment to thank everyone who assisted in providing a proper sendoff for Firefighter Ashley Faubert.
On Thursday, the Little Falls Fire Department and Salisbury Fire Department provided fire/rescue coverage for the Village. On Friday, coverage was handled by the Utica Fire Department and Frankfort Fire Department. MOVAC Ambulance covered EMS both days, as well as the Herkimer Fire Department stood by for any confirmed fires both days.
For parking assistance, thank you to Central Paving and the Herkimer County Sewer District for accommodating overflow during Thursday’s calling hours. On Friday, Turin Management/Re*****on Arms opened their main parking lot for parking and shuttle operations. Thank you as well to HARC and the Central Valley School District for providing buses for this.
I also want to recognize all Village of Ilion departments for their help with traffic during the procession, along with the many police agencies, both local and those who came to Ilion for assisting with traffic control and handling calls.
Thank you to the additional fire departments and EMS agencies that offered to cover or assist in any way. It was appreciated and not unnoticed.
I want to specifically thank both the current and past members of the Ilion Fire Department. From immediately following the accident, to start the process through the conclusion of services and getting everything back in service Saturday morning, a lot of time and effort went into making this come together. We could not have done this without you.
The turnout at the firefighter service at Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home was overwhelming, filling the building with support. Friday’s procession was nothing short of extraordinary, the weather cleared, the sun came out, and the community showed up in incredible numbers along the entire route. The departments that lined up along East Clark Street were amazing. I’m sorry I didn’t get to see and talk with all who came. Turning onto Otsego Street to see firefighters, community members, our ladder truck draped with the flag was unexpected, and the LifeNet flyover, those are moments none of us will ever forget. Thank you to Herkimer County 911 for handling the final call. That made everyone emotional both at the cemetery and all that heard it.
If I missed anyone, it was not intentional. Thank you to everyone who helped and to the community members who came out to pay their respects.
Ashley, rest in peace, Sister. You will not be forgotten.
Thank you,
Andrew Monahan
Fire Chief
Ilion Fire Department

04/16/2026

On behalf of the Ilion Fire Department, we thank you all for your support, care, and cooperation during this difficult time.
For those planning to attend calling hours today, 4/16/26, they will be held from 2:00–4:00 PM and 5:00–7:00 PM at Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd, Ilion, NY 13357. A firefighter service will commence immediately following calling hours.
Please note there will be no shuttle service for calling hours. Parking will be limited due to the expected large turnout. Traffic control personnel will be on-site to assist. We kindly ask for your patience and cooperation.
Overflow parking will be available thanks to Central Paving at 4247 Acme Rd, Frankfort, NY 13340, as well as at the Herkimer County Sewer District, located just west of the funeral home. Please stay off all grass areas. Thank you to both.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, 4/17/26, at 11:30 AM at St. Francis de Sales Church, 219 N. Bellinger St, Herkimer, NY 13350. If you plan to drive to the church, please arrive early as parking in Herkimer will be limited.
Shuttle buses for the funeral will be available from Re*****on Arms (Main Gate), 14 Hoefler Ave, Ilion, NY. Access will be across the street from 55 E. Clark St. Buses will begin arriving at 10:00 AM.
Following the church service, the procession will proceed:
• Bellinger Ave to Mohawk St
• Mohawk St to E. Main St (Village of Mohawk)
• Continuing into Ilion
• Pausing briefly at Central Ave / Route 51 (in front of Central Fire Station)
• Then proceeding south on Route 51 to Spinnerville Gulf Rd
• Concluding at the cemetery
Incoming fire apparatus are to stage on the north side of E. Clark St, beginning at Stewart’s and extending east toward Mohawk. Personnel will be on location to assist with apparatus placement.
All uniformed personnel are requested to be prepared to render honors as the funeral procession passes, observing proper decorum and salute in tribute to our fallen sister.
Once again, thank you for your cooperation, understanding, and most importantly, your support.
Chief Andrew Monahan
Ilion Fire Department

04/14/2026

View Ashley M. Faubert's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/13/2026

Service Update – Firefighter/Paramedic Ashley Faubert
IAFF Local 1185 Member/Secretary

Calling Hours – Thursday, April 16
2–4 PM & 5–7 PM
Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home
4309 Acme Rd, Ilion, NY

Funeral – Friday, April 17 | 11:30 AM
St. Francis De Sales Church
219 N Bellinger St, Herkimer, NY 13350

Burial to follow
North Columbia Cemetery
1161 Elizabethtown Rd, ILION, NY

Additional updates to follow.

04/11/2026

It is with profound sadness that the Ilion Fire Department announces the passing of Firefighter/Paramedic Ashley Faubert, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident last night.

Firefighter Faubert joined the Ilion Fire Department on October 2, 2023, and in her time with us exemplified dedication, compassion, and professionalism both on and off duty. She was committed to continuous improvement and selflessly served others with pride and integrity. Ashley will be remembered for her smiling personality, which had a way of lifting those around her, even on the toughest days.

During this difficult time, we ask that you keep her family, friends, and all members of the fire service in your thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements will be shared as they become available.

Her service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. We will keep her memory alive in everything we do.

03/11/2026

Ilion Firefighters are currently conducting training at Central Station.

Members are rotating through three stations: hose advancement down a hallway, hose advancement up a stairway with forcible entry, and hydrant dressing while tying into the pump.

Training like this keeps our crews sharp and ready to respond when the community calls.

02/23/2026

If interested please sign up at:
: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hoffman-wellness-collective-first-responders-summit
March 19, 2026 from 9 am until 3 pm. @ HCCC

01/29/2026

The Ilion Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 110 Elm St in the Village of Ilion. The duty crew was on scene within 2 minutes of dispatch.

Upon arrival, smoke and flames were visible from the attic. Crews quickly placed a 1¾” handline in service and made access to the seat of the fire. The aerial was deployed to assist with extinguishment and overhaul, allowing crews to bring the fire under control efficiently.

Outstanding work by the firefighters of the Ilion Fire Department.

Thank you to our mutual aid partners: Herkimer Fire Department,
Frankfort Fire Department and MOVAC, who came to the scene, and the Mohawk Fire Department, which covered the fire station when the second alarm was transmitted. Also on scene were Ilion Water, Ilion Power and Light and Ilion Dpw.

Great teamwork and cooperation all around

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