100 % Volunteer and Dedicated to serving the residents of the Town of Amherst and The Town of Tonawanda since 1945.
Operating as usual
UPDATE: dog was located!!
❌❌ CANCEL - DOG WAS LOCATED. Thanks to North Tonawanda ACO for assistance.
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[AMHERST POLICE, NY -- **LOST DOG** Last seen on Tonawanda Creek Road near Manor Lanes. Wearing orange life vest and pink leash. [10/13/2021]
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We are so grateful to have received this grant. Follow our page for updates as we start the process of purchasing a new ladder truck!
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Money from Washington will help a volunteer fire company in Amherst buy a new firetruck. Thursday, Congressman Brian Higgins announced a grant of more than $900,000 for…
Our truck 6 in action last night!
HAPPENING NOW!
Open House, come visit us until 4, car fire at 3!!
Started the day visiting Willow Ridge Elementary and St. Christopher’s schools to educate the kids on fire prevention. We ended the evening attending the annual St. Christopher’s bonfire. Thank you to both schools for having us out, we love to attend these events every year! Make sure you come see us TOMORROW at our Open House, 12-4 at our station 1 on South Ellicott Creek Rd!
Tonight the Dive Team was at UB North doing a drill in Lake LaSalle. Our dive team trains year round to be ready for any type of water related emergency.
Congratulations to our very own Captain May on being part of the first ever All Women’s Fire training series. Great Job! Keep up the hard work.
Join us next Saturday for our annual Fire Prevention Open house.
Join us next Saturday for our annual Fire Prevention Open house.
This morning members of the EllicottCreek VFC honored all of the fallen from 9/11 at the tunnel to tower walk. Full gear, air packs, flags, and tools for 3 miles. Great job by the following racers
Capt Roger A. Brennan
Capt Charles Greenberg
FF Emily Steinberg
FF Matthew Hallgren
FF Kevin Rudzinski
FF Anthony Curione.
And Past FF Allison Meier
Special Shout out to FF Jim Meier who ran the 5k.
We will always remember and never forget.
Ellicott Creek Volunteer Fire Company updated their website address.
Tonight our fire Prevention team had the pleasure to attend the Willowridge Elementary School “Welcome Back Picnic”. We closed out the fun and activities with a fire safety presentation. Capt Brennan, Firefighters Paul Krisk, Dan Demester Jr, Kevin Rudzinski and Emily Steinberg then held a little competition by racing to see who could get geared up the fastest. FF Krisk took honors in a close race. Great job by all! Great to be back in the community!
We are honored to currently be standing by for our Brothers and Sisters at Hartland VFC in Niagara County. While they continue to mourn the loss of FF Judy Spencer.
The Officers and Firefighters of ECVFC are excited to announce that this morning we were notified that we have received a FEMA AFG grant in the amount of $909,047.62. After many years of discussing ways of replacing our aging Ladder Truck (39 years old) in the future and where to attain the funds, we applied for this AFG grant with the hopes we would be one of the lucky ones. This amount will cover the majority of the cost and the fire company will need to fund an estimated $200,000 on top of this. We feel honored to have received these funds and will work towards writing the specification for the new Apparatus and awarding a bid in the upcoming future.
The Officers and Firefighters of ECVFC are excited to announce that this morning we were notified that we have received a FEMA AFG grant in the amount of $909,047.62. After many years of discussing ways of replacing our aging Ladder Truck (39 years old) in the future and where to attain the funds, we applied for this AFG grant with the hopes we would be one of the lucky ones. This amount will cover the majority of the cost and the fire company will need to fund an estimated $200,000 on top of this. We feel honored to have received these funds and will work towards writing the specification for the new Apparatus and awarding a bid in the upcoming future.
Tonight’s drill consisted of our fire family decorating our two demolition derby cars in preparation for the Clarence Center Derby this Saturday! We want to especially thank all of our members for helping prepare the vehicles to make this happen! Good luck to our two drivers Assistant Chief Ryan MacDougall and Captain Alicia May!
Saturday 4pm at Clarence Center’s Firehall!
Our deepest condolences to the Brothers and Sisters of the Hartland VFC on the tragic Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Judy Spencer. May she Rest In Peace.
Our deepest condolences to the Brothers and Sisters of the Hartland VFC on the tragic Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Judy Spencer. May she Rest In Peace.
Even the county executive took time to try out our mask confidence maze at the Firemans building at the Erie County Fair. Nice job Sir.
I hope you will come pay a visit. 
https://twitter.com/markpoloncarz/status/1425926161608155148?s=21
“The things I do at the @ErieCountyFair. I made it through the crawling and climbing maze at the Fireman's Building (not in record time), and was lapped by a younger constituent. Give it a try yourself and see how you will do. All part of the fun at the #ErieCountyFair. https://t.co/vcjtqvrYvk”
Swing by the Fireman’s Building when you’re at the Erie County Fair!
Our Fire Prevention team was out at the Erie County Fairgrounds today setting up a SCBA Mask Confidence Maze for the Erie County Fireman’s Association. Check out the Fireman’s Building and try it out. See you during the “Best 12 days of Summer.”
We want to welcome some new members we have gotten into the fire company over the last couple of months!
Aurora Popp
Eian Smith
Matthew Fromwiller
Ben Swart
Congratulations to Paul Krisk on being voted in after finishing his Probationary time!
Kevin Rudzinski and Brandon DiBerardino also passed their EMT this past month! Great work guys!!
EllicottCreek was dispatched to the scene at approximately 21:15 hours to assist with operations and relief efforts at 120 Earnhardt Dr. Our crew stayed on scene running pump operations and water supply on the southside of the structure. We returned our Engine 2 in service at 0700 hrs and all personnel returned to quarters by 0900. A great job by all hands!
NFPA announces “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” as theme for Fire Prevention Week 2021
June 8, 2021 - The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 95 years, has announced “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week 2021, October 3-9. From beeps to chirps, this year’s campaign...
To our friends in the northern part of our district, please be on the lookout!
Thanks in advance!
Lost Westie named Jack from Grandview Dr near Cascade Dr in Amherst. He is elderly dog walks with a limp.
SUPER IMPORTANT!⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️☀️🥵
The season’s upon us ☀️🔥☀️ so be careful!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Southline Vol. Fire Co. as they go through this very tough time!
Michael Altenburg, 48, fire chief from the South Line Fire Department, was pronounced dead at the scene on State Rt. 104 in Sodus.
Tonight’s drill consisted of diving and boat operations (on our new RB1!). Enjoy some pictures from throughout the evening!
Your Ellicott Creek Firefighters are aboard the Edward M. Cotter boat enjoying the beautiful evening!
A big thank you to Getzville Fire for letting us use their facility to train on hose line advancement. As always we thank our members for coming out to train even though it was raining!
Over the last few months we’ve had many firefighters take extra time out of their schedules to participate in classes, we would like to recognize their hard work!
CFR:
Emily Steinberg
Pump Operator:
Lt. Tom Drabinski
John Maurer
Firefighter 2:
Capt. Alicia May
EMS Lt. Brandon Pietrzyk
Mike Frase
Currently two members in an EMT class as well!
We would also like to wish a good luck to our members who start their beginner Firefigher 1 classes later on this month. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to further your training and knowledge!
Unfortunately this was one of the scenes that we were on last year, it is incredible to see that Ben is doing great and to see him overcome so many obstacles! For us to see him now makes all of of what we do worth it! Please watch to see Ben’s story.
This is "ECMC Trauma - Ben's Story" by ECMC on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
Tonight the EllicottCreek Dive team worked on some basic search patterns at Kaymar Lake. The warm weather means the team has to be ready for any water emergency’s that arise.
Did everyone know that it’s EMS Week?! Ellicott Creek firefighters work hand in hand with Twin City Ambulance to provide the best care to the residents of Amherst & Tonawanda. We thank Twin City for all that they do! 🚒🚑
Remember, pull to the right for sirens and emergency lights!🚨
Did everyone know that it’s EMS Week?! Ellicott Creek firefighters work hand in hand with Twin City Ambulance to provide the best care to the residents of Amherst & Tonawanda. We thank Twin City for all that they do! 🚒🚑
Remember, pull to the right for sirens and emergency lights!🚨
This weekend 6 of our members had the opportunity to participate in Getzville Fire Company’s annual GRIT training. This training specializes in topics such as basement rescue, below grade rescue, emergency air procedures, enlarged openings, fire development, forcible entry, mask confidence, and emergency lifting, etc. This is a very intensive hands on training that took place Saturday and Sunday with 45+ firefighters from the WNY area, some even further. We appreciate our members who took a weekend to dedicate their time to bettering their skills! Always a huge thanks to Getzville for such great training!
Members that participated:
Captain Alicia May
Lieutenant Tom Drabinski
EMS Lieutenant Brandon Pietrzyk
Firefighter Mike Frase
Firefighter Paul Krisk
Firefighter Ben Trapani
We would like to thank Twin City Ambulance Corporation for coming into our firehouse tonight and showing us their ambulance and equipment. We do this every year to ensure any call we run goes as smoothly as possible, providing the best patient care possible. Thanks again!
45 S Ellicott Creek Rd
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We were dispatched along with our Mutual Aid partners last night at 20:42 hours for a report of an attached garage fire at 262 Williowridge Drive. 2nd Asst. Chief MacDougall arrived in under 1 minute and reported heavy fire from the garage and extending into the house. Engine 1 arrived and advanced a 2 1/2 inch line to work on the garage and also to protect the exposure next door. Next in crews advanced 2 - 1 3/4 inch attack lines to the 1st and 2nd floor of the home, Multiple issues hampered efforts in the garage. Gas tank on the vehicle in the garage ruptured and a propane tank also stored in the garage had the relief valve release. Great work by all crews. Thanks to the following Getzville Fire Co., North Bailey Fire Co., Brighton Fire Co., North Amherst Fire Co., Twin City Ambulance, Amherst Emergency Services, Amherst Fire Inspectors, Amherst Police, Erie County FC2, Erie County Chaplain ES14 and for the 2 Firefighters from East Amherst for the assist with the Hydrant.
Ellicott Creek was dispatched along with our Mutual Aid partners to a report of an apartment fire at 4285 Chestnut Ridge Road this evening. We arrived to find heavy fire out of the patio doors of the apartment. The resident of that apartment was rescued from the fire by one of our Probationary Firefighters and another resident. They both lived in two other apartments in the same building. The actions of these two Men undoubtedly saved this residents life. And they should be commended for their selfless act. Our first in crew made quick work of knocking down the fire in the well involved apartment. We want to thank the following for their assistance. Getzville Fire Co. North Bailey Fire Co. Eggertsville Hose Co. Brighton Fire Co. North Amherst Fire Co. Twin City Ambulance. Town of Amherst Emergency Services. Amherst Police and Amherst Fire Control.
We would like everyone to meet Addison. She turned 8 years old today and her Mom asked us last week if we would like to participate in her Birthday parade. We couldn’t say no and showed up to help make her day special. Please help us by commenting and wishing her a Happy Birthday. Thanks to Getzville Fire Company and the Amherst Police for helping out. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADDISON!!!
Last night at the beginning of our 75th Anniversary, we had the honor of marching in as one in front our our family and friends. Thank You to the Greater Buffalo Firefighters Pipes & Drum’s for coming out and bringing us in!!
We completed the sale this evening of our old E1, a 1992 Pierce Lance to the Forestville Fire Department in Chautauqua County. Chief Kyle Barthel picked her up and is making the delivery to his members. We wish them luck as she has served us well for many years and will serve them well for many years to come. Safe Travels!!
Video from our open house burn demonstration this afternoon. First burn was put out by our members, second burn was put out with simulating a sprinkler in the home. Thanks to everybody who came out to our open house today, we hope you had a great time and learned something!
FIRST ANNUAL MEAT RAFFLE
Earlier this evening we received a Still Alarm from Amherst Fire to assist in rescuing a few ducklings from a receiver in the parking lot of Classics on Niagara Falls Blvd. Assistant Chief Stith along with Lieutenants Bob Zacher and Chris Robinson arrived and worked to remove the 6 Ducklings from the receiver and reunite them with Mama Duck. With all of the calls we take on a daily basis, whether with good outcomes or bad, it always helps to have a good out of the ordinary rescue to make us smile a bit more. Thank You to Traci Bissonette for the videos that she sent over.
A lot of posting this weekend as it was a busy one. Last one. Below is helmet camera video from FF Mike Frase. First in attack line from the fire at 192 Glenhaven Drive. Had to edit it down due to length. But it gives you a great sense of what our firefighters encounter inside a structure fire.
While number of our interior firefighters are attending G.R.I.T at Getzville fire Station. Our officers took time to work with some of our new members on some of the skills to get them ready for basic exterior/ interior fire fighting classes.
192 Glenhaven Drive 4/13/18
192 Glenhaven Drive 4/13/18
192 Glenhaven Drive 4/13/18
Video from our Motor Vehicle Fire yesterday morning In front of Wegmans on Niagara Falls Blvd. A little background music as the Chief forgot to turn his stereo down. Great job by the crew of Engine 1.
Our Rescue 5 and Engine 3 Responding to an MVA this evening. We currently have a crew standing by at the Hall, as we are covering a portion of the Getzville Fire District until 07:00 tomorrow morning. Our Brothers and Sisters from Getzville are spending the evening celebrating there 101st Annual Installation of Officers.
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