Windom Volunteer Fire Company

05/10/2026

04/17/2026

At approximately 2:57 pm today, the Orchard Park Fire District was notified of a potential structure fire. Initial units found heavy fire on the number 3 side upon arrival. With all residents accounted for and evacuated, and no life safety concerns identified, operations transitioned to defensive mode. Due to structural instability, an emergency demolition order was issued. The Orchard Park Fire District received support from various agencies for mutual aid at the scene and backfilling stations throughout the town of Orchard Park.

04/16/2026

This morning at approximately 1133hrs Windom with mutual aid from Orchard Park Fire Company, Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Company and Orchard Park Fire District EMS were alerted for a rollover MVC with possible vehicle fire at the intersection of Milestrip and California. Newton Abbott Fire Company, Inc. Was in the area as they were returning from a call and offered their assistance. Upon arrival units determined there was no fire and one vehicle on its side with an occupant trapped inside. Crews from the Orchard Park Fire District worked together stabilizing the vehicle and removing the windshield to safely extricate the patient with care being turned over to Orchard Park EMS. We would like to thank our mutual aid partners and Newton Abbott Fire Company for their assistance. Photo credit FBNY

04/06/2026

At 07:59 hours this morning, the Windom Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire on Southwestern Boulevard. Upon arrival, Windom 9-3 confirmed a fire in the engine compartment. Due to limited personnel, a mutual aid request was made to Orchard Park Fire Company. Windom 9 and 9-1 arrived shortly thereafter, with W9-1 assuming command. Firefighters from Orchard Park's Engine 11 and Windom successfully extinguished the fire, which was confined to the single vehicle.

03/16/2026

NYS burn ban is now in effect until May 14th

03/10/2026

Reminder NYS burn ban goes into effect on March 16th and runs until May 14th.

03/10/2026

This evening members from Windom, Orchard Park Fire Company and Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Company participated in a joint drill utilizing Fire Safety Division - Erie County NY forcible entry trailer. This trailer has several diffrent props allowing firefighters to practice conventional forcible entry techniques.

02/08/2026

Tonight the Windom Volunteer Fire Company held its 97th annual installation of officers dinner the following Officers were installed for 2026

Executive Officers

President - Robert Baun
Vice President - Shari Hanrahan
Recording Secretary - Marylyn Weichmann
Corresponding Secretary - Kim Gretka
Treasurer - Donna Breitwieser
Seargeant-at-Arms - David Roessler
Trustees - Sam Rotino, Paul Held, Thomas Held

Firematic Officers

Chief - Jacob Leckel
1st Assistant Chief - Shawn Wheaton
2nd Assistant Chief - Aaron Jarka
Fire Captain - Richard Zawislak
Lieutenant #1 - Jacob Huff
Lieutenant #2 - Justin Kranz
Lieutenant #7 - Quinn Hanlon
Lieutenant #8 - Dakota J. Jarka
Safety Officer - Shari Hanrahan
Accountability Officer - James Rogers IV

We would also like to thank our outgoing Officers for their time and dedication

Chief - Michael Carey
1st Assistant Chief - Jacob Huff
Rescue Captain - Rach McNamara
Lieutenant 8 - Dennis Goss

01/18/2026

Windom Fire Company is saddened to hear about the passing of Buffalo Fire Department Captain Scott Janowski from Engine 2. Scott was a true asset to the community and his fellow firefighters. Windom would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and fellow firefighters. Please keep him, his family and all of our brothers and sisters at BFD in your thoughts and prayers.

Rest in easy brother we got it from here

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!