Shortly after 3pm yesterday, Seneca Hose FAST was requested mutual aid to South Line for the Commercial building fire on French Road.

Seneca Hose Ladder 6 responded and assumed FAST duties including opening up exterior doors. Upon the arrival of the 2nd FAST team, South Line Command put Seneca Hoses crew to work. Ladder 6 was positioned on the 1-2 corner for defensive operations due impending roof ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 1 responded within 2 minutes of initial dispatch and arrived on scene first due. The crew found heavy fire showing from an attached garage and stretched a handline while simultaneously Engine 1’s operator used the deck gun to knock down the main body of fire with tank water. East Seneca Engine 1 arrived shortly after and fed Seneca Hose with a feed from the hydrant.

Crews from Engine 1 and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Yesterday evening, members of Seneca Hose gathered to honor and remember Tyler Schenck.

During the event, a memorial was installed in the apparatus bay to keep Tyler’s memory alive.

A New York hook with a noticeable bend was mounted and labeled with his name. The bent hook is more than just a well-used tool; it is a token of a memorable story.

On a late-night fire alarm call, Tyler Schenck was ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with great sadness that we notify you of the loss of one of our members, Tyler Schenck, who passed away in an accident last evening

Tyler was not only a valued and respected member of our organization, but also a member of the Erie County Department of Health, EMS Division; the Erie County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Services, Hazardous Materials Response Team; and Hamburg EMS, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Chief Seufert and Commissioners Spilsbury and Gretzler are currently in South Carolina for the final inspection of our new Rescue 7 vehicle. This vehicle will serve as our primary response unit for all EMS calls and will replace the 2004 Ford Excursion currently in use. Rescue 7 is expected to arrive and be in service within the next month. Further updates will be provided as they become available.... (Full Story & Photos)

Seneca Hose Engine 1 responded mutual aid to Reserve this afternoon for the reported shed fire. Enroute a large column of black smoke was visible from the fire station. Crews arrived to find a large garage with heavy fire conditions, being fueled by numerous propane, acetylene, and other chemicals. There were multiple vehicles also burning as well as attached and detached outbuildings.

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Seneca Hose Rescue 5 is on scene as the FAST Team of a large scrap metal fire at Metallico on Route 5 in Hamburg. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Rescue 5 arrived on location and was picked up shortly thereafter. Great stop by Hamburg company’s on scene... (Full Story & Photos)