Main-Transit Fire Department

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Main-Transit Fire Department

The Main-Transit Fire Department is a 100% Volunteer Organization that has been proudly serving the Town of Amherst (NY) since 1936.
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Founded in 1936 the Main-Transit Fire Department has been serving the town of Amherst, New York in Emergency Medical, Fire and Motor Vehicle Rescue Services. The Main-Transit Fire Department is a 100% volunteer organization that serves a district of approximately 5.2 square miles. We also work with many other neighboring departments when a F.A.S.T Team or Mutual Aid is needed. The Main-Transit Fir

e Department consists of a membership of over 85 Active Members, an Auxiliary, an Exempt Association, and an Explorers Post with 25 members. All active members are required to have passed New York State certified courses in firefighting, and maintain First Aid certifications. Many members are Certified First Responders, along with some Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics.

05/31/2026

This past week 4 Main-Transit firefighters took a pump operations class led by State Fire Instructor and past Main-Transit fire chief, Carl Fischer. Students learned the basic mechanics of pump operations, when to use tank versus hydrant water, how to use a deck gun and more! 9 engines and 1 ladder from various departments donated their time to help the class practice. These firefighters now have one more skillset to help their department. 🚒💦

05/13/2026

Yesterday, Main-Transit firefighters conducted interior and exterior structural fire operations at their training building. Under the direction of Captain Jack Leising, the training focused on Vent, Enter, Isolate, and Search (V.E.I.S.) operations. This vital tactic allows firefighters to bypass blocked interior pathways and enter a burning structure directly through a window to rescue trapped occupants. Firefighters rotated through 3 distinct skill-building stations:
1. Rapid ladder deployment and positioning
2. Tactical window entry and primary victim search
3. Forcible entry and hose line advancement maneuvers
This hands-on training allowed firefighters to hone their technical skills and evaluate various strategic approaches to victim safety. 🚒💪🏻

05/11/2026

Recently Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment stopped by Main-Transit to get updated fleet photos of our apparatus and get information for a department profile. Thank you to the folks there, Captain DJ Graff and Past Chief Carl Fischer for setting this up.

They grateful sharing digital versions of their photos for us to share across our digital footprint.

Keep your eye on their website (https://www.fireapparatusmagazine.com/) and give them a follow on their tagged page.

05/08/2026

Tonight MTFD firefighters and junior firefighters were invited to train with our partners at Newstead Fire Company. Main-Transit serves as the secondary FAST team for part of Newstead's district, and training at this acquired structure gave us a great opportunity to learn from each other in a realistic environment. We are looking forward to future training opportunities!

05/05/2026

🚨 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🚨

The Main Transit Fire Department, in partnership with the Red Cross, is hosting a Blood Drive TODAY (Tuesday, May 5th) from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

🩸 Your donation can make a life-saving difference — blood is needed everywhere, every day.

🎁 As a thank you, all donors will receive a FREE $20 Amazon gift card!

Stop by, roll up your sleeve, and help support those in need. See you there!

04/17/2026

Everyone has a place with us! There will always be a need for people who care, who help, who heal. We teach, we train, we serve together - join us!

Curious about becoming a Volunteer Firefighter, EMT, Junior Firefighter (ages 14-17), or an Auxiliary Support Member? Stop by for our Open House on Saturday, April 18th from 11am to 2pm.

We will conduct membership interviews as well as waive all application fees during the event!

* Free training
* All equipment and uniforms provided
* Free health checkups
* Help protect your community
* Scholarships
* Advanced life support training

We look forward to seeing you!
https://mtfd.com/join-us/

04/12/2026

🚨 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 🚨

This week, we proudly recognize and thank our partners at the Amherst Police Department, Town of Amherst Central Fire Alarm Office, And Erie county dispatch services.

Main-Transit Fire Department is fortunate to have several current members serving within these dispatch centers. Dispatching is often a thankless job—frequently facing criticism from the public and even fellow responders—but the reality is far different.

Dispatchers are the first voice you hear in your time of need. They are the calm in chaos, the link between the emergency and the response, and the lifeline for both callers and first responders.

We would like to recognize our members who are part of the dispatching community. Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment do not go unnoticed. You are an essential part of MTFD, and we are proud to have you serving not only behind the scenes but also as officers within our department.

💪 Interested in making a difference?
Joining a volunteer fire department like Main-Transit can be a powerful stepping stone to many rewarding and essential career opportunities.

🔥 Join today and be part of something bigger.

03/30/2026

We pause to remember the passing of Chief William "Radar" Riley ten years ago today.

Chief....you always had a smile on your face and always had MTFD in your heart. You will forever be remembered in our hearts.

Always remember MTFD #107

03/25/2026

👮‍♂️🧑‍🚒Congratulations to Fire Captain Joe Karl on receiving the Amherst Police William Muck III Lifesaving Award!⛑️

In a critical, life-or-death situation, Joe—an Amherst Police Officer with a nursing degree and EMT certification used his training and quick thinking to provide lifesaving care to a severely wounded individual.

Because of the rapid response and teamwork of Officer Jon Howaniec (Past Captain of East Amherst Fire) and Officer Matthew Wall, a life was saved.

This is what true dedication, courage, and service look like.

👏 Congratulations to all involved—your actions made the difference between life and death.

🔥 Want to make a difference in your community? Volunteer with your local fire department and learn skills that truly matter. Please message us if interested in joining.

Address

6777 Main Street
Williamsville, NY
14221

Telephone

+17166329710

Website

http://MTFD.com/

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