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Company Profile: Ellicott Creek

Chief Joseph Osika

joaika@ecvfd.org

President Brian Wildrick

bwildrick@ecvfd.org

ecvfd.org

Station 1: 45 South Ellicott Creek Road Amherst, NY 14228

Station 2: 3000 Sweethome Road Amherst, NY 14228

Their district extends to Tonawanda Creek to the North, Ridge Lea Road to the South, Sweethome Road to the East and borders North Tonawanda and the City of Tonawanda to the West. They also cover a small sliver along Tonawanda Creek in the Town of Tonawanda. Some of the district's more notable areas of coverage include Ellicott Creek Park, the Amherst Bike Path, and Audubon Industrial Park. Their 2017 call volume was 879 incidents. 

Brief History

The Ellicott Creek Volunteer Fire Company had its beginnings in the latter part of 1943 and early 1944, when members of the community decided there was a need for a fire department to provide service for the northwest portion of the Town of Amherst. 

The initial organizational meeting was held on October 16th, 1944 at District 16, located on North Ellicott Creek Road. The first order of business was the selection of the name for the organization. The name Ellicott Creek Auxiliary Fire Company Branch 1 was chosen.

Ellicott Creek: Station 1

Rescue 5-1

Rescue 5-1

Rescue 5-1

2014 Rosenbauer Ford F550 Light Rescue

Photo: Don Cialone Jr.

Rescue 5

Rescue 5-1

Rescue 5-1

2002 Pierce Lance Heavy Duty Rescue

Photo: Don Cialone Jr.

Engine 1

Rescue 5-1

Engine 1

1991 Pierce Lance 1500 GPM Pump 750 Gallon Tank

Photo: Don Cialone Jr.

Engine 3

Engine 3

Engine 1

2016 Rosenbauer Commander

Photo: Don Cialone Jr.

Truck 6

Engine 3

Rescue 7

1982 Piercer Arrow/LTI 100 ' Tower 1500 GPM 200 Gallon Tank

Photo: Don Cialone Jr.

Rescue 7

Engine 3

Rescue 7

2008 Ford F-350 Light Rescue

Photo: Don Cialone Jr.

Ellicott Creek: Station 2

Rescue 7-1

Rescue 7-1

Rescue 7-1

2004 Chevy Suburban Light Rescue

Photo: Courtesy of Ellicott Creek VFC

Engine 2

Rescue 7-1

Rescue 7-1

2007 Pierce Velocity 1500 GPM 750 Gallon Tank

Photo: Courtesy of Ellicott Creek VFC

Underwater Search & Rescue Trailer

Underwater Search & Rescue Trailer

Underwater Search & Rescue Trailer

2003 LOE Underwater & Ice Rescue Trailer

Photo: Courtesy of Ellicott Creek VFC

EMS Bike Team

Underwater Search & Rescue Trailer

Underwater Search & Rescue Trailer

One bike is equipped with oxygen and suction and the other is equipped with an AED and trauma bandages.

Photo: Don Cialone Jr.

Photo Gallery: Ellicott Creek

    COMPANY PROFILE: SENECA FIRE CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY

    Chief Presley Redeye

    prez.redeye.org

    President Dexter Jimerson

    email

    Address: 12879 Route 438 Irving, New York 14081

    Brief History

    Seneca Fire was organized in 1967. Their new headquarters built in 2015 replaced the original hall next door. They currently run about 1100 calls a year, 1000 EMS runs and about a 100 fire and hazmat runs. They serve approximately 3500 people on the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation Territory.

    Seneca Fire Headquarters

    Engine 1

    Brush Truck 4

    Engine 1

    2018 Rosenbauer Rescue Pumper with a 2000 gpm 1500 gallon tank. It comes equipped Holmatro tools and a full complement of cribbing.

    Engine 3

    Brush Truck 4

    Engine 1

    2007 E-One Typhoon Rescue Pumper 2000 gpm 750 gallon tank with a TNT Rescue Tool.

    Brush Truck 4

    Brush Truck 4

    Brush Truck 4

    2015 F-550 with a Brush Reel 

    Tanker 5

    Utility 7/Special Ops Trailer

    Brush Truck 4

    2018 Rosenbauer Tanker with 2000 gpm 4700 gallon tank.

    Tower 6

    Utility 7/Special Ops Trailer

    Utility 7/Special Ops Trailer

    2018 Rosenbauer 115' T-Rex Articulating Rescue Boom Platform.

    Utility 7/Special Ops Trailer

    Utility 7/Special Ops Trailer

    Utility 7/Special Ops Trailer

    2016 F-350 Pickup that pulls a Special Ops Trailer equipment with 2 2016 Polaris 4x4's, one with a rescue skid, one with a fire skid. It also can pull their water rescue Zodiak.

    Photo Gallery: Seneca Fire

      Company Profile: Hillcrest

      Chief Jon Torre

      jtorre@opfiredistrict.org

      President Ernie Matthews

      hillcrest26@aol.com

      hillcrestfire.org

      7125 Ellicott Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127

      District Boundry: Hillcrest's Fire District is roughly defined to the North at Jewett Homewood Road/Armor Duelles Road, to the South as Ward Road/North Boston town line, West at South Abbott Road, and West as the West Falls/East Aurora border.

      Brief History

      Organized on February 18th in 1955, Hillcrest fire company has seen its share of changes, challenges and incidents over the last 60 years.

      From the cramped humble beginnings at the “Old Hall” to the current four bay digs, the one thing the Hillcrest family has never been short on is its unique sense of family and friendship.

      The character of this organization can be traced to those early days when money was short but dedication and sense of duty paid the bills.

      From the first fire fought in a hand-me-down pumper, courtesy the Orchard Park Fire Department, to a 2005 American La France with a fully enclosed cab, the solid roots of our past keep us growing healthy today.

      Noteworthy

      Hillcrest runs about 725 calls a year, 525 EMS and 200 Fire and HazMat Runs. They are part of the Orchard Park Fire District Rope Team and have a FAST Team. Some of the noteworthy venues you'll find in Hillcrest's fire district include Chestnut Ridge Park, Boston Valley Terracotta, and Ellicott Elementary School.

      Hillcrest Fire Headquarters

      Engine 1

      Engine 1

      Engine 1

      1993 KME 1500 gpm/1000 gallon tank.

      Engine 2

      Engine 1

      Engine 1

      2004 American LaFrance 1500 gpm/1000 gallon tank

      Rescue 7

      Engine 1

      Ambulance 821

      2001 Salisbury 6x6 Medium Rescue with 500 gmp/350 gallon tank 

      Ambulance 821

      Ambulance 821

      Ambulance 821

      2011 Chevy AEV Van Body Ambulance

      Ambulance 881

      Ambulance 821

      Ambulance 881

      2012 Chevy Marque Ambulance

      ATV 1 & D4

      Ambulance 821

      Ambulance 881

      ATV 1 is a 2016 Polaris 570 cc 4x4 and D4 is a 2012 Polaris 800 cc 6 Passenger UTV

      Photo Gallery: Hillcrest

        Company Profile: Akron

        Chief Joshua Haist

        deerefan19@hotmail.com

        President Jason Ladd (Elect-Gary Baehr)

        jladdafc52@gmail.com

        Facebook @ Akron Fire Company

        Station 1: 1 Main Street Akron, NY 14001

        Station 2: 15 Franklin Street Akron, NY 14001

        Noteworthy

        Akron Fire Company was organized in 1923. They currently answer approximately 450 calls a year out of 2 stations. Not only do they cover the Village of Akron but their border continues north to the Niagara County line east of Route 93 and to the Genesee County line (Crittenden Road). AFC has a Low Angle Rescue Team as well as an Ice Rescue Team.

        Akron Station 1

        Engine 3

        Engine 4-1

        Engine 3

        2017 4 Guys

        Engine 4

        Engine 4-1

        Engine 3

        2004 Pierce 

        Engine 4-1

        Engine 4-1

        Engine 4-1

        2009 E-One 

        Rescue 7

        Ambulance 8

        Engine 4-1

        2016 Silverado 

        Ambulance 8

        Ambulance 8

        Ambulance 8

        2000 Braun Ambulance

        Chief 9

        Ambulance 8

        Ambulance 8

        2018 Chevy Tahoe

        Akron Station 2

        Tanker 2

        Tanker 2

        Tanker 2

        1972 RD Murray 4000 Gallon Tanker

        Truck 6

        Tanker 2

        Tanker 2

        2000 Pierce 100' Tower

        UTV

        Tanker 2

        UTV

        Polaris UTV

        Photo Gallery: Akron

          Company profile: Town of Batavia Fire Department

          Chief Daniel Coffey

          dcoffey@townofbataviafire.com

          President Scott Garlock

          sgarlock@rochester.rr.com

          Town of Batavia Fire Department

          Station 1:

          8383 Lewiston Road

          Batavia, New York 14020

          Station 2:

          8536 Stringham Drive

          Batavia, New York 14020

          585.344.1012

          townofbataviafire.com

          Brief History

          After a disastrous fire on Bank Street Road without any responding fire apparatus, Leo Dorman decided it was time the Town of Batavia had its own fire company. Under the leadership of Leo Dorman and Jack Holt the formation of the company took shape.

          On March 30, 1948, the first meeting of the new company was held. The proposed by-laws were read and adopted. Jack Holt was elected temporary chairman and the following people were elected to serve as the first officers.

          • President- Warren Hawley
          • Vice President- Leo Geitner
          • Secretary- David Patterson
          • Treasurer- Earl Dorman
          • Chief- Jack Ahl Captain- David Barrett
          • Lieutenant- Lester Dunham
          • Directors- 2 years: Leo Dorman, Jack Holt
          • Directors 1 year: James Dunham, Bert Harloff, Donald Weller
          • Historian- W.P.K. White

          At the second meeting April 27, 1948 eighty-three members attended. At this meeting the first truck was purchased and it was voted to incorporate the Department. Until the original Station No. 1 was built in 1951, the meetings were held in the town board rooms and the truck was kept in the town garage. The departments first tanker was purchased in January of 1949. Over the years more land was purchased and additions were built. Station #2 was erected on Clinton St. Rd. in 1978. The current station #1 on Lewiston Rd. was built in 1990 and the original station #1 was converted to the recreation hall in shortly after.

          The growth and development of a modern, professional fire department requires constant attention to the needs of the community. Many different vehicles have been purchased and used since the departments inception, with pumpers being the most common piece of apparatus over the years. These trucks are the main fire suppression apparatus and serve as the workhorses of the department.  In 1995, due to the increasing commercial growth in the town, an aerial platform ladder truck was purchased to help adequately protect the district. In 2002, a Heavy Rescue truck was purchased to respond to the ever increasing number of motor vehicle accidents and other rescue as well as support roles at fire scenes.  In 2017, a second ladder truck was added to the fleet after retiring our aging tanker truck that was deemed no longer necessary with the improvements and additions of fire hydrants that now cover almost our entire district.

          The largest contribution to the development of the department has always been the commitment and dedication of the men and women who volunteer their time and expertise for the protection of the community. This holds true today, and the Town of Batavia Fire Department is forever grateful to the members that have served before us, committed to supporting the current membership, and always looking for new people who are interested in helping to carry the department into the future.

          Noteworthy

          Organized in 1948 the Town of Batavia Fire Department serves a population of about 6,800 residents. The department ran 309 calls in 2020 in their district covers the Town of Batavia which completely surrounds the City of Batavia. Some of the more noteworthy sites in their district include Batavia Downs Gaming & Racetrack, Genesee Community College, the Batavia Airport, NY State Police Troop A Headquarters  as well as Batavia Country Club and Terry Hills Golf Course.  

          APPARATUS LINE UP

          Rescue 20

          Rescue 20

          Rescue 20

          Rescue 20 is a 2002 4 Guys Heavy Rescue. It is housed at Station 1 and it is equipped with a light tower, generator as well as a TNT electric power system which powers two 100ft pre-connected hydraulic hoses for extrication equipment. It holds a variety of equipment including a Petrogen oxy-gasoline cutting torch, an Exothermic cutting torch, ventilation fans, Paratech Struts, high and medium pressure air bags, and a large quantity of air bottles to name a few. This unit RIT/FAST equipped.

          Engine 21

          Rescue 20

          Rescue 20

          Built in 2006 by 4 Guys and is currently housed at Station 2 on the east side of our district.  This vehicle has a stainless steel body and It carries a 1500 GPM Waterous pump, with a Hydro/Foam Pro class “A” foam system and has a 1000 gallon water tank. It is also equipped with a deck gun.

          Ladder 22

          Rescue 20

          Ladder 22

          Built in 2017 by Spartan ERV, this truck has a 75′ ladder and caries 480 gallons of water and 20 gallons of foam.  It has a 1500 GMP pump and two 2″ attack lines on the front bumper. Housed at Station 2, this truck is first due to all alarms of fire in our district.

          Brush 23

          Rescue Engine 24

          Ladder 22

          2010 Ford F550 built by Fouts Brothers Fire Equipment. Has a 375 GPM pump and a 300 gallon tank. Brush 23 is housed at Station 1 and serves as a quick response vehicle for grass fires. Also serves as a our traffic control vehicle. It carries an assortment of traffic control equipment, signs, cones and also has a lighted directional traffic arrow.

          Rescue Engine 24

          Rescue Engine 24

          Rescue Engine 24

          Rescue Engine 24 is 2008 Rosenbauer out of Station 1. It carries a 1500 GPM Hale single stage pump with a class “A” & class “B” foam system. This includes a 1000 gallon water tank, a 25 gallon class “A”  foam tank, and a 50 gallon class “B” foam tank. It is equipped with a light tower, generator, a deck gun, and has a “TNT” electrical power system with two 100 foot pre-connected hydraulic hoses for extraction tools. It also carries medium presser air bags for lifting and has Paratech struts for stabilizing vehicles. This unit is RIT/FAST equipped 

          Ladder 25

          Rescue Engine 24

          Rescue Engine 24

          2013 Spartan ERV, Ladder 25 is a 100′ aerial platform truck.  It has a 2000 GPM pump and a 300 gallon water tank. Housed at Station 1, Ladder 25 carries an assortment of ground ladders ranging from 16′ to 35′. It also carries multiple ventilation fans, saws and other forcible entry tools. It has two master streams that can be run simultaneously as well as being able to provide elevated scene lighting. The truck also has the ability to preform below grade rescue operations.

          Town of Batavia Fire Department Photo Gallery

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