Ilion Firefighters Association, Local 1185

05/22/2026

Staffing levels and response times are crucial when it comes to providing an effective outcome at any emergency. We have held the same staffing model of 15 with three on duty for over 50 years. Call volume increasing from 800 to 2900 in the past twenty years.

Two independent studies found the Canandaigua Fire Department's current staffing levels and response times fall below national safety standards.

04/19/2026

The members of the Local 1185 would like to thank everyone that supported, donated, and assisted us during this difficult time. We lost one of our own in a tragic accident, and the outreach was more than ever imagined.

There are to many to mention, but from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you.

04/16/2026

From Chief Monahan regarding the services for Firefighter Ashley Faubert

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

Rest easy sister.

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

04/13/2026

Here is the announcement for our fallen firefighter Ashley Faubert.

The Firefighters of the Local 1185 will be hosting a celebration for Firefighters and guests at the Ilion MC League on Second St in Ilion, as her family will be having a private gathering in honor of their daughter. Please join us following her services.

04/13/2026

Thank you from all of us for the continued outreach and support while we morn the loss of our Sister, Ashley. We will soon provide details of services once everything is finalized. May we all remember this amazing woman for her love and passion she gave to others.

Thank you and god bless.

04/11/2026

03/14/2026

Ilion Local 1185: retired Chief Tom Pedersen, Lieutenant Stan Dorozynski, Lieutenant Aaron Lamica, and Firefighter Ashley Faubert at the 2026 Utica St. Patrick’s day parade

06/26/2025