Lancaster Fire Department

Lancaster Fire Department The Lancaster Fire Department provides fire, rescue, and emergency services for the Village of Lancaster NY and mutual aid jurisdictions.
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The Lancaster Fire Department protects approximately 12,000 residents of the Village of Lancaster. Our district is comprised of a mixture of residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Four active rail lines dissect the Village, along with two major state truck routes (Walden Avenue and Broadway). Five elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, nine churches, Como Lake Park, and the Lancaster Opera House call the Village of Lancaster home.

Volunteer service is more than responding to emergency calls - it’s a commitment to your community that happens year-rou...
06/17/2026

Volunteer service is more than responding to emergency calls - it’s a commitment to your community that happens year-round.

As of May 31, 2026, members of the Lancaster Fire Department have already responded to 152 emergency calls and completed 22 department drills. That’s in addition to countless hours spent attending county and state training programs such as Fire Police, Apparatus Operator, driver training, and specialized firefighting courses and participating in community events.

Our members are your neighbors, coworkers, parents, grandparents, students, and local business owners. AKA- they’re just like you! They balance family life, careers, and personal commitments while still answering the call when their community needs them most.

One of the strengths of the Lancaster Fire Department is that there are many ways to serve. Whether your interests lie in firefighting, fire police, emergency medical services, apparatus operations or collaborating w/ our Ladies Auxiliary, there are opportunities for everyone. With flexible training schedules and a variety of ways to stay active and meet membership requirements, volunteering can fit into many different lifestyles.

The sacrifice our members make does not go unnoticed - and neither does the impact they have on our community every day.

Have you ever considered serving your community? We’d love to talk with you about the many ways to get involved.

If volunteering isn’t for you, you can still help by sharing this post. You never know who might be looking for an opportunity to make a difference.

www.lancasterfd.org

This weekend, Lancaster Fire Department Life Member Jacob Schu had the honor of traveling to Washington, D.C. as part of...
06/15/2026

This weekend, Lancaster Fire Department Life Member Jacob Schu had the honor of traveling to Washington, D.C. as part of Mission 23 with the Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight.

A Vietnam War veteran, Jake’s service to our country is matched only by his service to our community. As a third-generation firefighter, Jake dedicated more than 20 years to the Lancaster Fire Department, continuing a family tradition of service that spans generations.

We were especially proud to see fellow Life Member Rick Robinson at the airport to send Jake off on this unforgettable journey of recognition and remembrance.

The Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight provides veterans with the opportunity to visit the memorials built in their honor and receive the gratitude they so richly deserve. We thank Jake for his military service, his years of dedication to the fire service, and for representing Lancaster with pride.

Welcome home, Jake, and thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

Tomorrow, Union Pacific’s historic Big Boy 4014 locomotive is expected to pass through Lancaster and Depew as part of Am...
06/10/2026

Tomorrow, Union Pacific’s historic Big Boy 4014 locomotive is expected to pass through Lancaster and Depew as part of America’s 250th Anniversary celebration.

The train is scheduled to depart Buffalo around 9:00 AM and is expected to pass through our area between 9:00 and 10:00 AM. Times are approximate and more info can be found on the following website:

https://www.up.com/about-us/history/steam/schedule

For those asking “which tracks?”, the train will be traveling on what’s known historically as the “Nickel Plate” tracks - which cross N. Aurora Street near St. Mary’s, which means the Central Ave bridge, Court St, and Erie St.

We know there is a lot of excitement surrounding this rare event, and if you choose to watch the train pass, it’s important that as your local first responders we advise you to do so SAFELY:

• Stay at least 25 feet from all railroad tracks
• Never trespass on railroad property, tracks, yards, or rights-of-way
• Always expect an active train on the tracks
• Do not pace the train with your vehicle
• Park legally, avoid blocking hydrants, and respect private property

Whether you’re a local resident or visiting our community, we hope you enjoy this unique opportunity while helping keep everyone safe.

A HUGE thank you to the Depew-Lancaster Moose Lodge, Lancaster NY for providing a delicious dinner for our monthly Depar...
06/10/2026

A HUGE thank you to the Depew-Lancaster Moose Lodge, Lancaster NY for providing a delicious dinner for our monthly Department Meeting tonight!! We appreciate your support & kindness!

Congratulations to our five Lancaster Fire Department members who just completed the Aerial Devices Course. The fire ser...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to our five Lancaster Fire Department members who just completed the Aerial Devices Course.

The fire service is built on continuous training, and courses like this help ensure our members are prepared to safely and effectively operate specialized equipment when called upon.

We’re proud of the dedication these members have shown in continuing their education and expanding their skills to better serve the Village of Lancaster and surrounding communities.

Many of our members began their journey with no prior experience - just a desire to serve. Through ongoing training opportunities in firefighting, driver/operator, fire police, EMS, and more, they continue to grow their knowledge and capabilities throughout their careers.

Today, the Lancaster Fire Department was proud to spend the day at the Erie County Training & Operations Center helping ...
06/08/2026

Today, the Lancaster Fire Department was proud to spend the day at the Erie County Training & Operations Center helping train and support new volunteer firefighters from across Erie County.

It’s an honor to welcome these recruits into the fire service and help prepare them to serve their communities. Their dedication reminds us how important volunteer firefighters are to keeping our neighborhoods safe.

Fire departments everywhere continue to need community support. If you’ve ever thought about giving back, consider volunteering with your local fire department. Your community needs you.

When the pager goes off, it takes all of us.It starts with the person (or people) who picks up the phone and calls 911. ...
06/08/2026

When the pager goes off, it takes all of us.

It starts with the person (or people) who picks up the phone and calls 911. It continues with the dispatchers who gather critical information and send the right resources. Police officers help secure scenes, ambulances stand ready to provide patient care, and Fire Police work to keep traffic and pedestrians safe.

At the fire scene, it takes apparatus drivers getting equipment where it needs to be.

It takes firefighters stretching hose lines, securing water supplies, forcing entry, setting ladders, searching for occupants, and extinguishing fires.

It takes exterior crews handling hydrant hookups and support functions.

It takes members changing air bottles and keeping crews supplied so operations can continue safely.

It takes Chiefs making strategic decisions and Safety Officers watching over everyone on scene.

No single person puts out a fire. No single person handles an emergency alone.

Every role is important. Every task matters. Every person contributes to the outcome.

Whether you’re the one making the call, answering the call, directing traffic, driving the truck, advancing a hose line, or leading the incident, success happens because we work together.

Because when our community needs help, it truly takes all of us.

Congratulations to Father Christopher “CJ” Wild on his ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Buffalo!Yesterday...
06/07/2026

Congratulations to Father Christopher “CJ” Wild on his ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Buffalo!

Yesterday, members of the Lancaster Fire Department had the honor of attending CJ’s Ordination Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo. The beautiful ceremony included centuries-old traditions signifying his entrance into the priesthood and a lifelong commitment to serving God and His people.

Today, Father Wild will celebrate his First Mass of Thanksgiving at Our Lady of Pompeii Parish at 2:00 PM. It’s truly incredible to know that the young man who once sat in those pews as a child and teenager will now stand at the altar as Father Wild.

CJ has always been a valued member of our Lancaster community and Fire Department family. We are incredibly proud of his dedication, faith, and the path he has chosen.

Congratulations, Father Wild. Your Lancaster and Lancaster Fire Department family is proud of you and wishes you many blessings in your ministry.

On Friday June 5 at approximately 7:15 PM, the Lancaster Fire Department was dispatched to a garage fire on Burwell Ave....
06/07/2026

On Friday June 5 at approximately 7:15 PM, the Lancaster Fire Department was dispatched to a garage fire on Burwell Ave.

Thankfully, quick-thinking neighbors acted fast and were able to pull a lawnmower from the garage, likely preventing much more serious damage.

After extinguishing the fire, we also learned that 8 year old Brayden, a neighbor, spotted the fire and ran down the street alerting his family & neighbors to call 911. His quick actions helped ensure help was on the way.

We’d like to commend Brayden and the neighbors who stepped up to help. Their actions are a great example of how looking out for one another can make a real difference in an emergency.

Great job, Brayden, and the Burwell Ave neighbors!

HAPPENING NOW!
06/06/2026

HAPPENING NOW!

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5423 Broadway Street
Lancaster, NY
14086

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+17166831901

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