08/26/2026
Yesterday evening members of Seneca Hose spent the evening honoring and remembering Tyler Schenck.
During this time a memorial was mounted in the apparatus bay to keep the memory of Tyler alive.
A bent NY hook mounted proudly with his name plate. The bent hook is more than just a worn tool with a distinguished bend to it, it’s the token of a story,
On a late night fire alarm call, Tyler Schenck was assigned the riding position of the hook and can, after clearing the incident, the hook may not have been placed correctly back on to the engine, which resulted in it accidentally being left behind in the middle of the roadway.
After returning to quarters the crew noticed the missing tool which prompted a quick return to the scene only to discover it had been run over, creating the distinguished bend. The tool was returned to the station and given the new name, “the Schenck hook”.
In typical Tyler spirit he took the joking well, and swore never to let that happen again.
Today the hook sits proudly displayed, and will continue Tyler’s memory for generations, each member just waiting for someone to ask, “what’s with that bent hook”
Thank you to the members who quickly jumped at the opportunity to make this memorial happen. Also, thank you to Doyle Hose Co. No. 1 for standing by at our Fire Station to allow our members to properly reflect.
