Snyder Fire Department

Snyder Fire Department Snyder Fire Department provides fire, rescue, and emergency services to approximately 20,000 residents within a six square miles radius in the Town of Amherst.

Snyder Fire Department provides fire, rescue, and emergency services to approximately 20,000 residents in a six square miles radius in the Town of Amherst. It is staffed by over 70 volunteers who respond to approximately 1200 calls per year. The main governing body of the Snyder Fire Department is referred to as the Snyder Fire District. It is a political sub-division of the State of New York and

is governed by a five member Board of Fire Commissioners elected by residents of the Snyder Fire District.

Congratulations to Firefighter Liam Moore and Junior Firefighter Simon Ramos on successfully completing the New York Sta...
06/15/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter Liam Moore and Junior Firefighter Simon Ramos on successfully completing the New York State Firefighter 1 curriculum - Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations (BEFO) and Interior Firefighting Operations (IFO)!

These courses represent a significant commitment of time and effort. BEFO provides approximately 79 hours of foundational training, covering topics such as fire behavior, personal protective equipment, ladders, hoses, water supply, communications, hazmat, and exterior firefighting operations. IFO builds on that foundation with approximately 98 hours of additional instruction and hands-on training in interior structural firefighting, search and rescue, ventilation, forcible entry, firefighter survival, and live fire evolutions.

Together, these courses prepare firefighters with the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely and effectively respond to emergencies in our community.

Please join us in congratulating Liam and Simon on this outstanding accomplishment and thanking them for their dedication and commitment to serving others.

This past week, several Snyder Firefighters attended training in the Syracuse area at the NYSAFC annual training seminar...
06/12/2026

This past week, several Snyder Firefighters attended training in the Syracuse area at the NYSAFC annual training seminar. Members participated in hands-on training scenarios.

๐Ÿฉธ Give Blood. Save Local Lives. ๐ŸฉธThe Snyder Fire Department is proud to partner with ConnectLife for a community blood d...
06/08/2026

๐Ÿฉธ Give Blood. Save Local Lives. ๐Ÿฉธ

The Snyder Fire Department is proud to partner with ConnectLife for a community blood drive!

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, June 30, 2026
๐Ÿ•’ 3:00 PM โ€“ 7:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Snyder Fire Department, 4531 Main Street, Amherst

Every donation makes a difference. Just one blood donation can help save up to three lives right here in Western New York.

To reserve your appointment, scan the QR code or visit the website shown on the flyer and enter our sponsor code. Walk-ins are always welcome!

ConnectLife is Western New Yorkโ€™s only community blood bank and federally designated nonprofit organ procurement organization, helping ensure lifesaving blood is available for local patients when they need it most.

We hope to see you there! โค๏ธ๐Ÿฉธ

Wednesday evening, June 3, 2026, Snyder Firefighters drilled on the tools and equipment we carry on the Heavy Rescue. Dr...
06/04/2026

Wednesday evening, June 3, 2026, Snyder Firefighters drilled on the tools and equipment we carry on the Heavy Rescue. Drill focused on lifting bags, stabilization struts, and patient extrication with Assistant Chief Oโ€™Connor, and Captains Lowe, Polvino, and Oliver leading groups.

๐Ÿ“ท: Commissioner T. Hudson

๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿš’ ๐—ฆ๐—ป๐˜†๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฉ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฒIn May, the Snyder Fire Department responded to 88 calls for service, bringing the ...
06/01/2026

๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿš’ ๐—ฆ๐—ป๐˜†๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฉ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฒ

In May, the Snyder Fire Department responded to 88 calls for service, bringing the total for 2026 to 425.

Every call represents a moment where our members were ready to answerโ€”day or nightโ€”to protect life and property. We are grateful for the continued support of our community and proud of the work our members do every day alarms.

On this solemn and reflective Memorial Day, the Members of the Snyder Fire Department pause to honor and remember the Un...
05/25/2026

On this solemn and reflective Memorial Day, the Members of the Snyder Fire Department pause to honor and remember the United States Service Members who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation, our Constitution, and the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.

Today, we also remember our brother, Firefighter John L. Burgoyne.

Firefighter Burgoyne served his country as a Coxswain in the U.S. Navy aboard the destroyer USS Edsall (DD-219) during World War II. On March 1, 1942, during the Battle of South Java, the Edsall was intercepted by an overwhelming Japanese fleet. Vastly outnumbered, the destroyer skillfully maneuvered and evaded more than 1,400 rounds of enemy fireโ€”earning the nickname โ€œDancing Mouseโ€โ€”before ultimately being disabled and sunk. Coxswain Burgoyne, along with nearly 200 U.S. Navy sailors and Army Air Corps personnel, was lost when the ship went down.

For more than eight decades, the wreck of the USS Edsall remained hidden beneath the oceanโ€™s surface until its discovery by the Royal Australian Navy in late 2024. Resting nearly 18,000 feet below the sea, the destroyer now stands as a protected war grave and lasting testament to the courage and sacrifice of her crew.

Born on December 24, 1916, John L. Burgoyne joined the Snyder Hose Company as a Torchboy (Junior Firefighter) on October 3, 1932. He served as a Snyder Firefighter and was the son of longtime Snyder member Leo Burgoyne.

This Memorial Day, we remember not only Firefighter John Burgoyne, but all those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

On Wednesday night, May 20, 2026, Snyder Firefighters trained on roof ventilation at the firehouse with the Erie County ...
05/21/2026

On Wednesday night, May 20, 2026, Snyder Firefighters trained on roof ventilation at the firehouse with the Erie County Roof Centilation Simulator Trailer. Thank you to Erie County Fire Safety for bringing this trailer out. Members got to train on the basics of root-ventilation operations, from using hand tools to chainsaws. It also allowed many of our newest members an opportunity to practice these skills for the first time.

Congratulations to our most recent graduates! Firefighter Taylor Keable - BS Biochemistry from Daemen University Firef...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to our most recent graduates!

Firefighter Taylor Keable - BS Biochemistry from Daemen University

Firefighter Joe Tomczak - BS Mechanical Engineering from SUNY Buffalo (UB)

This National EMS Week, we celebrate the people behind the patch.From late-night calls and medical emergencies to moment...
05/18/2026

This National EMS Week, we celebrate the people behind the patch.

From late-night calls and medical emergencies to moments of reassurance and lifesaving care, EMS professionals stand ready when our community needs them most.

The Snyder Fire Department is proud to recognize our Firefighter/EMTs, First Responders and our EMS partners for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving others.

Thank you for everything you doโ€”often unseen, always essential.

On Wednesday night, May 13, Snyder Firefighters trained on Forcible Entry and Ground Ladder skills at the Firehouse. Weโ€™...
05/14/2026

On Wednesday night, May 13, Snyder Firefighters trained on Forcible Entry and Ground Ladder skills at the Firehouse. Weโ€™re fortunate to have a forcible entry simulator, and a large area in the front of the firehouse to practice throwing ladders. ๐Ÿชœ ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ”‘๐Ÿš’

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4531 Main Street
Snyder, NY
14226

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