'The common bond that brings us together is service to our community. In the performance of that service each of us has been enriched by the friendship and understanding of our fellow man. For this, and for those who have gone before us, we are grateful.'

The Eggertsville Hose Company is a proud 100% volunteer fire department serving the Western New York community of Eggertsville in just outside of Buffalo. We have been answering the "CALL" since our original formation in 1906 and later incorporation in 1908.

We are dispatched by Amherst Fire Control via local frequency 425.400. Please take a moment to learn more about us by visiting our History page.

VOLUNTEER! JOIN THE FIRE SERVICE

Interested in becoming a firefighter and serving your community? Take a moment to review our membership application process.

UPCOMING EVENTS & INFORMATION

Training

• None scheduled at this time

Safety

• Be sure to check your smoke detectors

Community

• Friday, May 9, 2008 - In celebration of our 100th Anniversary we will parade from our old station at 3826 Main St. to our current home at 1880 Eggert Rd. The parade will start at 6:00 p.m. at Main and Maynard, proceed north to Eggert Rd and turn west down Eggert ending at the station. Please help celebrate with us along the parade route!

INCIDENT WIRE

• April 24, 2008 - A garage fire ignighted by a car inside the garage at 53 Carmen Dr. caused more than $60,000 damage. The garage and car were a total loss and homes at 45 and 57 Carmen suffered exposure damage.
• December 5, 2007 - A single room structure fire at 151 Alberta Dr. is believed to have been started by a space heater being placed near fabric.
• October 6, 2007- A structure fire at 388 Windermere Blvd. started when candles were left burning unattended. Damage was estimated at $50,000.
• September 6, 2007 - A basement fire at 226 Coronation caused $150,000 damage. The fire started in the basement when lint near a clothes dryer ignited and spread to the upper floor.
• March 25, 2007 - A house fire at 81 Lamont (above). caused $200,000 damage. The fire started in the breezeway and quickly spread to the house and garage. Crews did a great job containing the fire but were unable to save two pet cats that perished in the blaze.

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