Welcome to the Official Website for the Seneca Hose Company #1
Seneca Hose is a 100% Volunteer organziation providing membership and serving the residents of West Seneca Fire District #5, the Town of West Seneca, and other surrounding communities in the greater Western New York region.
Our dedicated team is always in need of new members, regardless of expierence!
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Member Training Completion
June 25
We would like to send kudos to some of our outstanding members who have recently completed some great training expanding our capabilities and service to the community.
Lt. D. Tasca and FF K. Anderson in completion of the NYS Pump Operator course, both are now working on internal department training.
FF K. Anderson and FF Z.Quinn completed the NYS Self Rescue course, geared towards educating firefighters ... (Full Story)
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Crews Out in Our Community!
June 23
This has been a great weekend at Seneca Hose, members broke out the shine and polish to make sure the rigs shined for the Community Days parade before heading back out for a night of fireworks.
Members ensured the safety of event goers and the surrounding neighborhood during the Community Day fireworks staffing Engine 1 and Rescue 5.
Rounding out the weekends festivities with Winchester Potters ... (Full Story & Photos)
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F.A.S.T. Team at Seneca Hose
May 28
Members have been hard at work the last few months training on FAST Team operations. FAST, or Firefighter Assist and Search Team, is a group or firefighters who standby ready to assist and help firefighters who may become trapped or in need of assistance.
Seneca Hose will be online starting July 15th, 2025 as a FAST Team once members have received the necessary training and in-services on new equipment.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Propane Emergency on Benson Ave
April 24
Seneca Hose was recently dispatched to a propane emergency on Benson Ave off of Seneca. Seneca Hose Engine 2 arrived and found a large propane tank that was just filled actively leaking from a pin hole in the top side of the tank. Engine 2 requested Erie County's Hazmat Team to assist with mitigating the hazard as well as Reserve Fire to assist with evacuating the lower half of Benson Ave.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Accelerated Probation for New Applicants!
April 13
Did you know that we offer an accelerated 6 month Probationary Period? Thats right! Have you been holding off on making the best decision of your day, dropping an application to join, because you dont want to wear an Orange Probationary helmet front for 1 year? Or are you just ready for a change of scenery from your current department? Well then you’re in luck!
If you have the following then you’re ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Member Training Accomplishments
April 12
We would like to take a minute to recognize the following members for completing the following New York State training courses.
FF's Zach Quinn, Kristina Kenner, Alex Griffin, Martuza Iqbal, Noel Merced, and Erin Bendzula completed BEFO - Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations, totaling 79 hours of in class time. These members will continue right into IFO - Interior Firefighting Operations, which ... (Full Story & Photos)
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First Due Structure Fire on Stephenson
February 19
Seneca Hose, Winchester Squad 3, and Union Truck 2 were alerted to a possible fire in a crawl space in a residence on Stephenson Ave off of Seneca Street.
Engine 2 and Chief 9 arrived on scene within 4 minutes of initial dispatch and reported heavy smoke showing from the first floor and attic. Engine 2 found fire in a rear step down and quickly extinguished the fire. Crews opened up and checked ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Seneca Hose Spring Meat Raffle!
February 12
It’s Back!! Our annual Spring Meat Raffle will be held on March 29th! Doors open at 6pm. We are changing it up this year and for the first time are offering Pre-Sale tickets!
$10.00 per person. Includes Admission, Beer, Pop and Sandwiches.
***ONLINE PURCHASE, DIGITAL TICKET ONLY*** No Printed tickets will be issued Table of 8 for $70 only available by presale thru 3/21. Online presale tickets ONLY ... (Full Story & Photos)
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