Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department

Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department The Buffalo Niagara Airport ARFF was organized July 1, 1981 to serve and assist the traveling public
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The Buffalo (NY) Airport Fire Department is a full-time, career department entrusted to protect the customers, employees, and visitors of the Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BNIA). We are responsible for fire protection and suppression for all aircraft, structures, and vehicles on airport property and surrounding areas. We also provide Emergency Medical Services and Basic Life Support to th

ose in need. Our primary goal is the safety of the people we serve and we have the capabilities to perform a rescue or extrication as well, in the event a person cannot free themselves following a aircraft incident or motor vehicle accident. Our firefighters are proud members of the Buffalo Airport Professional Firefighters Association Union. This page was generated by and is run by the Buffalo Airport Professional Firefighters Union.

Today is the LAST DAY TO APPLY for our fire exam! nfta.com/departments/airport-fire-department/arff-examIf you already a...
08/18/2023

Today is the LAST DAY TO APPLY for our fire exam! nfta.com/departments/airport-fire-department/arff-exam
If you already applied, visit the link above for exam prep materials and more information.

The Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department is looking for dedicated individuals to join our elite firefighting unit. Applications for our fire department exam are live at: nfta.com/departments/airport-fire-department/arff-exam

Full-time positions are available with a guarantee of 48 hours per week for this specialized team that responds to all aviation-related incidents.

There are no residency requirements to join the BNIA Fire Department, and recruits receive a comprehensive health benefits package, are eligible for student loan forgiveness, and receive paid time off, vacation, personal, and sick time. Additional benefits include longevity pay and additional payment for annual EMT certification.

Application deadline is Friday, August 18. The date of the written exam is September 9.

08/11/2023
Only 1 week left to apply! Deadline: August 18Applications for our fire department exam are live at: nfta.com/department...
08/11/2023

Only 1 week left to apply! Deadline: August 18
Applications for our fire department exam are live at: nfta.com/departments/airport-fire-department/arff-exam

Full-time positions are available with a guarantee of 48 hours per week for this specialized team that responds to all aviation-related incidents. There are no residency requirements to join the BNIA Fire Department, and recruits receive a comprehensive health benefits package, are eligible for student loan forgiveness, and receive paid time off, vacation, personal, and sick time. Additional benefits include longevity pay and additional payment for annual EMT certification.

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07/31/2023

๐Ÿš’๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿš‘๐Ÿšœ๐ŸšจThank you for coming to "play firefighter" with us on Sunday at Explore & More's Touch-A-Truck! If you're interested in becoming a real firefighter... apply now at: nfta.com/departments/airport-fire-department/arff-exam

Sunday, July 30, 10AM - 1PM we will be at Canalside for Explore & More's Touch-A-Truck! We will be joined by Metro Bus &...
07/28/2023

Sunday, July 30, 10AM - 1PM we will be at Canalside for Explore & More's Touch-A-Truck! We will be joined by Metro Bus & Rail and NFTA Transit Authority Police Department! Come by to check out our different vehicles, meet the Transit Police K9s, play games, or even learn about becoming a Buffalo Airport Firefighter! nfta.com/departments/airport-fire-department/arff-exam

The Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department is looking for dedicated individuals to join our elite firefig...
07/27/2023

The Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department is looking for dedicated individuals to join our elite firefighting unit. Applications for our fire department exam are live at: nfta.com/departments/airport-fire-department/arff-exam

Full-time positions are available with a guarantee of 48 hours per week for this specialized team that responds to all aviation-related incidents.

There are no residency requirements to join the BNIA Fire Department, and recruits receive a comprehensive health benefits package, are eligible for student loan forgiveness, and receive paid time off, vacation, personal, and sick time. Additional benefits include longevity pay and additional payment for annual EMT certification.

Application deadline is Friday, August 18. The date of the written exam is September 9.

07/01/2023

A Delta flight from LaGuardia was inspected by air traffic control and emergency officials on the tarmac after debris was found around the time it took off.

Today we took delivery of a new universal machine for the fitness room. Just in time for the department to get their bea...
05/08/2023

Today we took delivery of a new universal machine for the fitness room. Just in time for the department to get their beach bodies ready for summer. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ

04/27/2023

Tonight our crews welcomed in a WW2 veteran.

Thank you for your service to our country sir! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Chief Major and Chief Patterson spent the day giving back to the community serving as mentors for young people. Great jo...
04/06/2023

Chief Major and Chief Patterson spent the day giving back to the community serving as mentors for young people. Great job chiefs!

Last night our department significantly upgraded our hydraulic tools. We purchased all new battery operated Amkus tools....
03/31/2023

Last night our department significantly upgraded our hydraulic tools. We purchased all new battery operated Amkus tools. This will ensure we are better prepared to respond to the wide variety of calls we are responsible for and replaces equipment that was almost 25 years old.

A special thank you goes out to our Executive Director Kim Minkel, Aviation Director Lee Weitz, and Chief Bill Major for working hard to secure the funding for this life saving equipment.

Great Job NFTA Transit Authority Police Department! We are proud of what you do for the community.
03/30/2023

Great Job NFTA Transit Authority Police Department! We are proud of what you do for the community.

03/25/2023

For we would like to celebrate Jessica Storm from our Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department. Jess has been the 3rd platoon's Assistant Chief for 6 years! She also takes her leadership outside of the firehouse as a Fire Instructor with Erie County Emergency Services and helps organize Womenโ€™s Firefighter Weekend at the Erie County Fire Academy.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Buffalo Fire Department and their families.
03/01/2023

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Buffalo Fire Department and their families.

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01/03/2023

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The thoughts and prayers of all of Bills Mafia are supporting you, Damar. ๐Ÿ™

12/28/2022

After the final trip to the firehouse, the crash truck got stuck, meeting the same fate as many Erie County emergency vehicles

Merry Christmas everyone. This weekend has been one we will remember forever. Below is a beautiful article about the ama...
12/26/2022

Merry Christmas everyone. This weekend has been one we will remember forever. Below is a beautiful article about the amazing people who work at our department and part of what they were up to this weekend.

We would also like to recognize all of the responders in the Buffalo area for helping so many people. This is just one story of many from this weekend. It took so many to help make this happen, not just our firefighters. Thank you to all of you, especially HyView Fire, for assisting with getting this family to safety. Without Chief Dan Hatfield and his people, we couldnโ€™t have been successful. We also have to recognize our Airfield Department because they risked a lot to help rescue people with us and spent countless hours clearing a path to the terminal to get food for everyone and bring it back to the firehouse. The NFTA Police were also doing amazing work on the other side property. Capt Loubert and his officers were amazing.

So many amazing people doing extraordinary things for others this weekend. That is the true spirit of Christmas.

Thank You and Merry Christmas!!!! ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ„ โค๏ธ

When the blizzard first hit Buffalo, New York, a family of six packed up their bags and headed to a local hotel after they lost power at their home -- but they ended up celebrating Christmas somewhere a little more surprising.

Today is special day for one of the best firefighters you could ever serve with. Bobby has been a Chief in West Seneca f...
11/24/2022

Today is special day for one of the best firefighters you could ever serve with. Bobby has been a Chief in West Seneca for many years, a county fire instructor, and has been an integral member of our department for over 13 years. He is extremely humble and some would even say a little shy. Please help us in wishing him a Happy 40th Birthday!!!
We love you Bobby Kaminski!

09/18/2022
09/17/2022
With schools back in session, please make sure we remember to stop for school buses.
09/06/2022

With schools back in session, please make sure we remember to stop for school buses.

The 1st Platoon celebrated the Labor Day holiday with their families at the firehouse today. Being a firefighter is like...
09/05/2022

The 1st Platoon celebrated the Labor Day holiday with their families at the firehouse today. Being a firefighter is like being part of a big family. Having everyone together is what the firehouse is all about. It was nice to spend the afternoon together before all these kids go back to school tomorrow.

Thank you to everyone in the county who participated in todayโ€™s training. Your participation is crucial to ensure the pe...
08/27/2022

Thank you to everyone in the county who participated in todayโ€™s training. Your participation is crucial to ensure the people flying in and out of Western New York are safe.

Thank you for assisting us today!!!
08/27/2022

Thank you for assisting us today!!!

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07/14/2022

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Welcome back to the FLUCTUS Channel for a feature on the measures taken by firefighters to save Aircraft as well as Maritime VesselsFluctus is a website and ...

New Arrival!!! We have received our new command vehicle that will be manned by the on duty assistant chiefs. The current...
06/29/2022

New Arrival!!!

We have received our new command vehicle that will be manned by the on duty assistant chiefs. The current F10 has been in service since 2010. The new F10 should be in service around August 1st. The graphics will closely resemble the new quint in an effort standardize our fleet.

Stay tuned for the final design!

06/09/2022
Congratulations Jessica Meldrum!!!
05/12/2022

Congratulations Jessica Meldrum!!!

05/12/2022

Tonight the 1st Platoon participated in refresher EMS training. Since everyone in the firehouse is overly competitive, checking blood sugars turned into a competition. The highest blood sugar was punished with buying the platoon ice cream. The lowest blood sugar was forced to go pick it up. Our highest blood sugar was 144 and the lowest was 62. Iโ€™m not sure why we punished the person with the lowest, but those were the rules set by Firefighter Szymanski.

Great job keeping training fun and engaging.

I think next time we will challenge another Fire Department.

Congratulations Lee!!
05/03/2022

Congratulations Lee!!

Lee Weitz has been appointed as the NFTA's new Director of Aviation.

Lee joined the NFTA in 2005 as the Deputy Director of Aviation with extensive aviation experience. Prior to working with the NFTA, Lee held numerous positions with US Airways.

Please join in congratulating Lee on his new position!

Happy Birthday Firefighter Allyson Litz-Custer. Today we celebrated her first birthday while working in the firehouse. W...
03/25/2022

Happy Birthday Firefighter Allyson Litz-Custer. Today we celebrated her first birthday while working in the firehouse. We hope to celebrate many more in your career.

If youโ€™re looking for us to sing, check the comments. We had to do a second take. ๐Ÿ˜Š I know everyone will enjoy our vocal ability.

02/26/2022

We'd like to thank all of our local fire departments as well as those from neighboring agencies for their assistance in yesterday's fire at the Buffalo's Best Catering building on Ridge Rd. Firefighters were able to clear the majority of the building for any remaining occupants before the roof collapsed, and they had several close calls. In addition to being home to the catering business, the building was home to over a dozen tenants, some of whom were still trapped inside on the 2nd floor. We'd like to particularly recognize WSPD Officer Leitzel along with Lackawanna PD Officer Strehlow who arrived on scene first and who are shown here in this photo that was provided to us. The smoke from this fire was overwhelming. Officers were able to use a ladder provided by a Good Samaritan to get on the roof, where they helped to rescue several residents through a 2nd floor window and assist them down the ladder to safety.

Although the damage to the property and resident's belongings was devastating, it can be replaced. Thanks to the quick action of a Good Samaritan, officers first on scene, and to the bravery of the firefighters, there was no loss of life or major injuries. Thank you to all that assisted.

02/11/2022

Our three new firefighters conducting their first bunker gear drill on Wednesday morning.

Week #1 of training is in the books for our new firefighters. 7 more weeks of training and theyโ€™ll be off to the NYS Fi...
02/11/2022

Week #1 of training is in the books for our new firefighters. 7 more weeks of training and theyโ€™ll be off to the NYS Fire Academy.

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120 Amherst Villa
Cheektowaga, NY
14225

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Our three new firefighters conducting their first bunker gear drill on Wednesday morning.

The Greater Buffalo Firefighters Pipes and Drums were here tonight serenading us while we engraved our new fire hose and loaded it on the ladder. Okay they were just practicing but they sounded great.

RFFT class 74 marching toward the building for graduation. Video courtesy of Chief Major.

Recruit class 74 (RFFT 17-2) at Montour Falls graduating today. Congrats to all the firefighters. Video courtesy of Chief Major.

Today 2nd Platoon was out training our rookie firefighters on turret modulation and control on F5. Video credit of Chief Major.

As tradition goes... when a firefighter retires from the airport they get an escort out by the ARFF vehicles. As Chief McDonald is in the black Tahoe he was given a water salute on his final ride out.

In case you missed it......

On Saturday July 23rd the Buffalo Airport Fire Dept Third Platoon responded to a mutual aid request from the Marilla Volunteer Fire Co. to a large brush fire on Clinton St. F4 and F2 responded to assist in extinguishing the fire along with multiple other fire companies. The off road capabilities along with the pump and roll features of our trucks make them very efficient in off road settings and when large amounts of extinguishing agents are needed.

Continuing with HRET (High Reach Extendable Turret Operations) training today on F6.

F3 headed out on a medical run on a chilly night in Buffalo.

Airbus A 340-600
Airbus A 340-600

At 1900hrs we had an Airbus A340-600 land on runway 5. It will be one of the aircraft that will be getting ready to take the Buffalo Bills to London. The video may be a little difficult to see due the the lighting.

F6 OshKosh Snozzle
F6 OshKosh Snozzle

F6 OshKosh Snozzle
F6 OshKosh Snozzle

F6 Turret Drills
F6 Turret Drills

F4
F4

Turret drills

Video from the other night as our crash trucks and firefighters were welcoming back the veterans from Honor Flight.

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Shout out to our operators who helped Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department, NFTA Transit Authority Police Department, and local first responders with a full scale emergency response drill at Buffalo Niagara International Airport this past weekend! It is always a good time when we get to break routine and be involved in authority-wide events. ๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿ›ซ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™€๏ธ

If you're interested in joining the NFTA team, visit: jobs.nfta.com
Today, Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department, NFTA Transit Authority Police Department, and local first responders successfully completed a routine full scale FAA emergency response drill. This exercise served as practice for those who would normally respond to an aircraft incident at the airport. To read more about this safety drill, visit: https://www.nfta.com/news/news-room
Saturday Morning, Snyder Firefighters participated in a drill/full scale response execrise led by the Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Crews worked as part of a Multi-Agency Response team.

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NFTA Night at the Buffalo Bisons game was a HIT! NFTA Transit Authority Police Department, Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department, and Metro Bus & Rail cheered on the home team after our Transit Police Chief got the party started by throwing out the first pitch! โšพ๏ธ
NFTA Night at the Buffalo Bisons game was a HIT! Our whole team was there to talk with fans about public transit services, upcoming projects, and more! NFTA Transit Authority Police Department, Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department, and Buffalo Niagara International Airport joined in cheering on the home team! โšพ๏ธ๐ŸŒญ๐Ÿฆฌ
The need for life-saving blood does not take a summer vacation. If you are available, please consider making an appointment to donate at this Community Blood Drive at the airport. A great way to see the new spaces there! To make an appointment download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org (Sponsor Code: DeltaBUF) or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
After nearly FOUR decades with the NFTA Transit Authority Police Department, Deputy Chief Chris Chiodo had his final day of service. Deputy Chief Chiodo started his career with the NFTA in 1986, attending the inaugural class with the NFTA Police Dept. He served as Commander of the K9 Unit for over 27 years as well as being the airportโ€™s lead Law Enforcement Officer for over 21 years. We thank him for his commitment and leadership throughout the years. ๏ฟผEnjoy retirement, DC!!!๐Ÿš”๐ŸŽŠ Special thanks to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department, Greater Buffalo Firefighters Pipes and Drums, and Erie County Sheriffโ€™s Office Air One for making the day special!
Chief Gastโ€™s final send off for his last day on the force. Special thanks to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department and Greater Buffalo Firefighters Pipes and Drums!
At 13:22 hours this afternoon U-Crest Fire District #4 responded to a reported rollover MVA with entrapment. U-Crest Engine 2 arrived first and reported a 2 car accident with 1 person trapped in a vehicle on its side. They requested mutual aid from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department for their struts. The patient was extricated just before 14:00 hours. One patient went to ECMC with non-life threatening injuries and the other driver signed off. (Album 2 of 2)
At 13:22 hours this afternoon U-Crest Fire District #4 responded to a rollover MVA with entrapment at 280 Cayuga Road. U-Crest Engine 2 arrived first and reported a 2 vehicle accident with 1 person trapped in a vehicle on its side. They requested mutual aid from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department for their struts. The patient was extricated just before 14:00 hours. One patient was taken to ECMC with non-life threatening injuries and the other driver signed off. (Album 1 of 2)
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This past week K9โ€™s Eiko & Dok re-evaluated their career choice and thought about submitting an application into Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department to become Firefighters!๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿš’๐Ÿถ
My girlfriend and I would to thank the crew for letting us to get photos of the ladder truck on 10/5/21.
Woohoo it's COUNTRY NIGHT! ๐Ÿค 

COUNTRY NIGHTS are NEW & IMPROVED every Thursday Night at The Stage! Join us TONIGHT for another fun COUNTRY NIGHT featuring live music from Jillian Eliza Music!

LINE DANCING IS BACK starting at 6pm with music from Dj Sean Tryon Entertainment as well as Line Dancing with instructions from Rachael Devine !!

First responders and veteran appreciation night at The Stage: FREE cover with proper id. Each week the department that has the best showing is eligible for a $100 stage gift card and name on the front board. This weeks spotlight is the amherst/Buffalo fire departments!
East Amherst Fire Department fire, Eggertsville Hose Company , Ellicott Creek Fire Co. , Getzville Fire Company , Main-Transit Fire Department , North Amherst Fire Company , North Bailey Vol. Fire Company , Snyder FireDepartment Snyder Fire Department , Swormville Fire Company , Williamsville Fire Department , Newstead Fire Company , Buffalo Fire Dept. Rescue Co. 1 , Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department . $100 gift cert and bragging rights to the dept with the biggest showing!!!! Plus your name in neon lights!

Feels so good to have Country Nights back to what it should be!
We'll see you TONIGHT!

Book your tickets / reservations NOW through our website @ TheStageWNY.com
Earlier this month, the NFTA announced our best recorded safety performance for the year of 2020. Congratulations again to all โ€”

Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department: No Recordable Injuries

Fuel Farm: No Recordable Injuries

Maintenance Garage: No Recordable Injuries

Terminal: Recordable Injury Rate of 2.3

Facilities Maintenance Department: No Lost Time Injuries

Niagara Falls International Airport: No Recordable Injuries
Congratulations to all, including our airport locations: Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department, Fuel Farm, Maintenance Garage, and terminal.
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