Village President praises coordinated Fox Glen response, highlights new joint ALS program

Village President said the community was tested last year by the shooting on Fox Glen and praised local responders for the way the incident was handled. “It was tense, it was uncertain, it demanded courage, coordination, and calm leadership,” the Village President said, calling the response an example of successful preparation and partnership.

The president urged residents to thank local law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel, neighboring departments, county partners and village staff for their work during the incident, saying that because "of preparation, partnership, and professionalism, it ended safely." That remark framed the address’s emphasis on public-safety investments and regional collaboration.

The Village President also announced a new full-time joint advanced life support program led by Chief Brian Weicker, calling it "a major advancement in emergency response for our residents as well as for our neighboring communities." The program, the president said, is now up and running and is intended to improve on-scene care and regional coordination.

The address did not include operational details such as staffing numbers, budget amounts or a deployment timeline for the ALS program; those details were described as in-progress. The president closed the section by asking the public to join in thanking emergency responders for their service.

Looking ahead, the Village President tied the public-safety work to a broader theme: “When Fredonia faces a challenge, we solve it together,” closing the safety portion of the address with that call to community solidarity and continued partnership.