RICHFORD, N.Y. (WHCU) — A Tioga County fire department is reflecting on a busy year.

Firefighters in Richford responded to 84 calls last year – more than double the number from 2021. Most of the calls dealt with car crashes. Chief Tracy Keener says the crew sacrificed mental and physical energy to keep people safe.

In related news, a fire recently caused substantial damage to a car dealership in Cortland.