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08/31/2026

Weekly Incident Summary: August 23 – August 29

​Our volunteer crews remained exceptionally busy through the final week of August, responding to 21 calls for service across the community to provide emergency medical care, fire suppression, and public safety support.

​Weekly Call Log:

​8/23: 12:33 – Pine Ledge Drive (EMS)
​8/23: 13:31 – Scotland Road (Brush Fire)
​8/23: 16:59 – Dogwood Street (EMS)
​8/25: 06:47 – Aspen Street (EMS)
​8/25: 14:33 – Hunts Corners Road (Fire Alarm)
​8/25: 15:33 – Main Road (Motor Vehicle Accident)
​8/25: 17:11 – Main Road (EMS)
​8/26: 03:27 – Holly Street (EMS)
​8/27: 09:46 – Billo Road (EMS)
​8/27: 12:00 – Cummings Road (EMS)
​8/27: 15:15 – Main Road (Fire Alarm)
​8/27: 16:43 – Saratoga Lane (EMS)
​8/27: 17:14 – Theodore Road (Police Assist)
​8/27: 17:44 – Saratoga Lane (EMS)
​8/27: 19:31 – Cummings Road (EMS)
​8/27: 21:43 – Holly Street (Fire Alarm)
​8/28: 13:43 – Saratoga Lane (EMS)
​8/28: 20:11 – Dorsch Road (EMS)
​8/29: 12:35 – Siehl Road (EMS)
​8/29: 19:27 – Stage Road (EMS)
​8/29: 20:54 – Holly Street (EMS)

​Thank you to our dedicated members who continue to step up day and night to keep the Town of Newstead safe.

New Apparatus Spotlight! ​The Newstead Fire Company is proud to introduce our newest addition to the fleet!​This versati...
08/25/2026

New Apparatus Spotlight!

​The Newstead Fire Company is proud to introduce our newest addition to the fleet!

​This versatile new apparatus is built on a Ford F-550 Crew Cab chassis, powered by a 7.3L Gas engine, and features a 10' rescue body.

​Key Features & Capabilities:

​Eco-CAF System: Equipped with a 60-gallon Eco CAF system capable of producing up to 1,200 gallons of Class A foam for rapid fire suppression.

​Primary EMS Role: This truck will serve as our primary EMS response vehicle out of Station 1.

​Vegetation & Grass Fires: It will be our dedicated unit for all vegetation and brush fires.

​Trailer Transport: It is also equipped to tow the trailer carrying 5-1 directly to emergency scenes.

​Funding & Acknowledgments:

The majority of the cost for this new truck was generously covered by a grant we received, significantly lessening the impact on our community while providing us with essential upgrade capabilities.

​We purchased the truck from Colden, with the custom rescue body built by Ward Fire Apparatus.

A special thank you goes out to VSP for the fantastic job on the graphics package, and a massive thank you to the Newstead Fire Company truck committee for their tireless work, research, and dedication throughout the entire process of acquiring this new piece of apparatus.

​Stop by and take a look at our newest tool to help keep the Town of Newstead safe!

08/23/2026

Weekly Incident Summary: August 16 – August 22

​Our volunteer crews remained ready to respond this past week, handling 10 calls for service across the community, ranging from medical emergencies and motor vehicle accidents to alarm activations and mutual aid support.

​Weekly Call Log:

​8/16: 20:12 – Holly Street (EMS)
​8/18: 16:20 – Main Road (Motor Vehicle Accident)
​8/18: 16:34 – Main Road (Motor Vehicle Fire)
​8/19: 21:03 – Saratoga Lane (EMS)
​8/19: 22:08 – Saratoga Lane (EMS)
​8/20: 20:55 – Carney Road (Fire Alarm)
​8/21: 12:55 – Main Street (Automatic Aid CO Detector Activation)
​8/21: 15:17 – Maple Road (EMS)
​8/22: 13:09 – Greenbush Road (EMS)
​8/22: 13:24 – Hake Road (EMS)

​Thank you to our members for your continued time, dedication, and prompt responses whenever the community needs assistance.

08/16/2026

Weekly Incident Summary: August 9 – August 15

​Our volunteer crews stayed busy this past week, responding to 20 calls for service across the community, ranging from medical emergencies and alarm activations to motor vehicle incidents.

​Weekly Call Log:

​8/9: 05:04 – Woodbine Court (EMS)
​8/9: 11:57 – Buell Street (Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle)
​8/9: 17:17 – Holly Street (EMS)
​8/9: 19:42 – Carney Road (EMS)
​8/10: 18:35 – Saratoga Lane (EMS)
​8/11: 05:58 – McNeeley Road (EMS)
​8/11: 06:37 – Buckwheat Road (EMS)
​8/11: 11:32 – Clarence Center Road (EMS)
​8/11: 14:10 – Main Road (Smoke in Area)
​8/11: 18:31 – Belmont Drive (EMS)
​8/11: 20:27 – Main Road (Medical Alarm)
​8/12: 01:37 – South Newstead Road (EMS)
​8/12: 14:34 – Theodore Road (EMS)
​8/12: 22:21 – Lakeside Court (EMS)
​8/13: 13:57 – Meahl Road (EMS)
​8/13: 16:42 – South Newstead Road (Miscellaneous Fire)
​8/14: 18:51 – Cedar Street (EMS)
​8/15: 14:19 – Dogwood Street (EMS)
​8/15: 17:04 – Main Road (Fire Alarm)
​8/15: 19:01 – Saratoga Lane (EMS)

​Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers for your continuous hard work, swift responses, and commitment to keeping the Town of Newstead safe around the clock.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Life Member, Richard “Dick” Thomas. Dick was a dedicated mem...
08/14/2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Life Member, Richard “Dick” Thomas. Dick was a dedicated member of the Newstead Fire Company, most notably holding the office of Vice President in 1975, 1979, and 1991. He helped start the Fire Company softball team and was an instrumental piece in helping lead the team to championships in 1984, 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1995. Most recently, Dick was with the team as they won the Championship for the first time in 31 years this past Sunday, being the first to hoist the Championship trophy after the win. We send our deepest condolences to Dick’s family and friends. Rest easy, Champ!

08/10/2026

Weekly Incident Summary: August 2 – August 8

​Our volunteer crews remained dedicated to public safety this past week, responding to 14 calls for service across the community to provide emergency medical care and alarm responses.

​Weekly Call Log:

​8/2: 09:17 – Foxhill Lane (EMS)
​8/3: 15:03 – Sandhill Road (EMS)
​8/4: 01:26 – Laurel Street (EMS)
​8/4: 05:12 – Saratoga Lane (EMS)
​8/4: 08:52 – Laurel Street (EMS)
​8/4: 11:52 – Westgate Avenue (Automatic Aid EMS)
​8/5: 19:07 – South Newstead Road (EMS)
​8/6: 11:12 – Indian Falls Road (EMS)
​8/6: 18:40 – Siehl Road (EMS)
​8/7: 08:49 – Siehl Road (Fire Alarm)
​8/7: 12:36 – Main Road (EMS)
​8/7: 17:22 – Dover Downs (EMS)
​8/8: 22:30 – Martin Road (Fire Alarm)
​8/8: 22:38 – Meahl Road (EMS)

​Thank you to our volunteers for stepping up around the clock to keep the Town of Newstead safe.

Newstead Fire Company is your 2026 Northern Erie County Fireman’s Softball Champions! 🏆
08/09/2026

Newstead Fire Company is your 2026 Northern Erie County Fireman’s Softball Champions! 🏆

08/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE / INCIDENT UPDATE

​NEWSTEAD, NY — On August 9th at 11:58 AM, the Newstead Fire Company was dispatched to the report of a bicyclist struck by a vehicle on Buell St.

​Upon arrival, Newstead chiefs found the patient down in the roadway, already receiving initial care from attentive bystanders and an Akron Volunteer Firefighter. Newstead chiefs immediately stepped in to provide initial first aid, with Twin City Ambulance also responding directly to the scene to assist with comprehensive patient care.

​To ensure the safety of the patient and emergency crews, Newstead Fire Police shut down Buell St between Main Road and Skyline Drive. Newstead Rescue apparatus responded to the scene to provide critical additional manpower and support operations.

​Due to the nature of the injuries, Mercy Flight was requested and responded to the scene. Mercy Flight 8 successfully landed and transported one patient to Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) for further emergency treatment.

​Newstead chiefs and fire police remained on location to maintain the road closure until the New York State Police completed their on-scene investigation.

​We want to extend our sincere thanks to the bystanders, the Akron Volunteer Firefighter, Twin City Ambulance, Mercy Flight, and our law enforcement partners for their seamless teamwork and coordination during this incident.

08/06/2026

July 2026 Monthly Incident & Response Summary

​July was another exceptionally busy month for the Newstead Fire Company. Our volunteer crews responded to a total of 78 calls for service throughout the month, providing critical medical care, fire suppression, and mutual aid to our community.

​July Call Breakdown:

​52 – EMS Calls
​8 – Fire Alarms
​5 – Mutual Aid Standby / Fire / Rescue
​4 – Hazardous Situations
​3 – No Emergency Found
​2 – Vehicle Fires
​2 – Miscellaneous Fires
​1 – Medical Alarm
​1 – Motor Vehicle Accident

​Top Responders for July

​We want to give a special shoutout and thank you to our top-responding members for the month of July. Your dedication, time, and willingness to answer the call day or night do not go unnoticed:

​Mark Barszcz – 60 calls
​Preston Baugh – 48 calls
​Scott Zitzka – 48 calls
​1st Assistant Chief Joe Hawes – 45 calls

​Thank you to all of our members for your continuous hard work and commitment to keeping the Town of Newstead safe.

08/03/2026

Member of the Month: Firefighter James Bower!

​The Newstead Fire Company is proud to recognize James Bower as our Member of the Month!

​Since joining our organization, James has consistently been one of our top responders, stepping up whenever the community needs assistance. But his dedication doesn't stop at answering calls—James is deeply committed to continuously improving his skills. Having already completed his Basic Exterior Firefighter Operations (BEFO) training, he has wasted no time and has already signed up for both his interior operations and EMT classes.

​Drive, dedication, and a true commitment to public service are what keep our volunteer fire company running strong. Thank you, James, for your hard work, your time, and your relentless pursuit of excellence in serving the Town of Newstead.

​Please join us in congratulating James on this well-deserved recognition!

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5691 Cummings Road
Akron, NY
14001

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+17165425337

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