Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department

09/18/2022

09/17/2022

Photos from NFTA Transit Authority Police Department's post

09/16/2022

09/06/2022

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

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.

08/27/2022

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

08/27/2022

Thank you for assisting us today!!!

08/26/2022

07/14/2022

Reason Why Airports Keep Million $ Fire Trucks on Standby

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07/13/2022

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

Photos from Buffalo Niagara International Airport's post

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. I’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.

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!

04/27/2022

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 you’re looking for us to sing, check the comments. We had to do a second take. 😊 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.

02/11/2022

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

02/08/2022

We are excited to announce Allyson Litz-Custer, Kelsey McKeown, and Nick Long are the newest members of the Buffalo Airport Fire Department. We look forward to serving along side you for at least the next 20 years.

Congratulations and welcome to the family!

01/25/2022

Over the past few weeks, every platoon participated in forcible entry and through the lock training from the Erie County Fire Safety Training Division.

Today was the final day of training and we decided to smoke up the trailer. We practiced forcing inward and outward swing doors in limited and zero visibility situations to create a realistic scenario that could happen at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Thank you Erie County!

01/20/2022

Great Job 2nd Platoon and U-Crest Fire!

01/20/2022

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12/03/2021

Team building night in the firehouse. After a night of training, the platoon was fired up for Cowboys @ Saints. This is just a warmup for the Bills game Monday night.

GO BILLS! 🏈

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving and GO BILLS!!!

11/17/2021

Today’s random act of kindness.

While in downtown Buffalo today doing interviews for new firefighters, Assistant Chief Kluck and the other Assistant Chiefs went to lunch at the Washington Square. Assistant Chief Kluck noticed a homeless woman sitting at the bar and asked the waitress if the woman was a regular visitor to the restaurant. The waitress said she was a regular visitor to the restaurant and they normally give her a glass of water and a bag of chips. Without hesitation, Assistant Chief Kluck gave the waitress money and told her to let the woman order whatever she wanted for lunch. When the woman realized the generosity of Assistant Chief Kluck, she became emotional. The two shared a touching moment together before Assistant Chief Kluck left the restaurant.

Great Job Assistant Chief Kluck. You made a difference in someone’s life today. We are extremely proud of you!

11/09/2021

After 7 hours of trying to redo the floors in a portion of the firehouse, and creating a skating rink inside, we finally asked a professional for help. Apparently everything we could have done wrong, we did. I guess we weren’t supposed to use 5 gallons of floor stripper on the floor. Who knew 🤷🏽‍♂️??

We definitely aren’t professionals at stripping and waxing the floors. We finally have the right tool for the job and we are making progress. Well, we are trying. We are still working on using the right tool to fill the floor machine up with water. We like to do things the hard way.

10/31/2021

👻🎃Happy Halloween 🎃 👻

Firefighter Sweetland handing out candy to passengers and employees of the Buffalo Niagara International Airport and leaving behind treats for our Aiport Administration staff.

10/28/2021

Photos from Buffalo Niagara International Airport's post

10/21/2021

Timeline photos

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10/07/2021

Crews out training tonight in the international gates of the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. If you look closely you might even spot smiley Bobby Kaminski.

10/05/2021

Congratulations to the candidates who passed the physical agility test on Saturday. We look forward to getting to know you in the next phase of the hiring process. Human Resources should be reaching out soon to set up your interviews.

Thank you NFTA Transit Authority Police Department for your help testing our candidates. By the looks of it, even your officers want to be firefighters.

09/30/2021

This Saturday is the Physical Agility Test. The weather is looking good and we hope everyone is prepared. Please dress appropriately and bring something to hydrate. Good luck to all of the candidates.

09/20/2021

Our very own Assistant Chief Jessica Strom is leading this training for women firefighters. If you are interested, please sign up today.

We have a few openings left for this Saturday's 8:30 AM class in our Women's Firefighter Training Series. Thursday September 23rd is over FULL. This class will be instructed by an all female instructor group and is for interior qualified female firefighters only! At the Erie County Training & Operations Center, For details and to sign up go to Erie.gov/fire
https://www2.erie.gov/fire/sites/www2.erie.gov.fire/files/uploads/WFS2101%20-%202102.pdf

09/16/2021

Firefighter Exam Update:

Keep an eye on your mail today and tomorrow. Results are starting to arrive in candidates mailboxes.

09/01/2021

08/30/2021

Thank you to all of the applicants who took the exam yesterday. You should hear something from Human Resources in the next two weeks.

In the mean time, start preparing for the agility test. It will consist of push ups, sit ups, and a mile and a half run. The agility test will be held at the firehouse on October 2nd, 2021.

We look forward to seeing the candidates who advance on October 2nd. We plan to hire three people by the end of the year so make sure you are ready.

07/28/2021

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.

07/25/2021

Airport Rescue Fire Fighting - Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department

If you are interested in a career in firefighting, don't forget to get your applications in. The deadline is quickly approaching.

The Buffalo Niagara International Airport Rescue and Firefighting Team proudly serves the traveling public, devoted to the health and safety of those in and around the Buffalo Airport.

07/13/2021

Airport Rescue Fire Fighting - Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department

Great News!! We are happy to announce the upcoming examination to become a firefighter at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport Fire Department.

Application Deadline: August 9th
Examination Date: August 27th or 28th (This will be assigned)
Test Location: Buffalo Airport Fire Department 120 Amherst Villa Rd Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Study Guide: A link will be provided for individual purchase of the study guide. https://iosolutions.com/product/cwh‐ngff‐study‐guide‐online/

Please note that all applications must be hand delivered or mailed to the address provided and submitted with a $25 personal check, certified check or money order made payable to the NFTA. Do not send the application to the Fire Department. Send all applications to:
Attn: Human Resources, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority,
181 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203

Physical Agility: Instructions are posted on the website. The agility test will be within 30 days of the written exam.

To apply visit:
https://fire.nfta.com/

The Buffalo Niagara International Airport Rescue and Firefighting Team proudly serves the traveling public, devoted to the health and safety of those in and around the Buffalo Airport.

04/13/2021

Is your child in the right car seat and is it installed correctly? If you are unsure, call (716)630-6011 and schedule a car seat safety check.

02/07/2021

Congratulations to one of our former firefighters. He was an outstanding member of our department and will be an asset to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. Keep chasing your dreams Rob!!

Please join us as we welcome our newest staff member, Deputy Robert Rougeux! Deputy Rougeux is an experienced police officer, and lifelong resident of Niagara County. He will be assigned to our Road Patrol Division beginning in mid-February. Congratulations Deputy Rougeux!

02/07/2021

Here are a few more pictures from day two of the quint final inspection. The quint should be on the road to Churchville by the end of next week.

02/02/2021

*******Today we conduct the final inspection of our new Pierce Ascendent Mid Mount!! Delivery will be at the end of February and should be in service by the end of March 2021.*******

01/20/2021

On January 16th, firefighters met Jayson, an enthusiastic 11-year-old with spinal bifida, along with his parents. To his surprise, he was given a football used by Josh Allen while in high school. Congratulations Jayson! Go Bills!

11/11/2020

11/11/2020

***Update***
Graphics final approval complete!

11/03/2020

***EXCITING NEWS*** Today our new apparatus officially hits the assembly floor to start production. Estimated delivery date is January 28, 2021

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07/11/2020

Mercy Flight

The flagpole area at the Buffalo headquarters recently received an upgrade! Ryan Parker of Boy Scout Troop 445 WNY chose to update and beautify the area for his project. Thank you Ryan!