The Williamsville Fire Department recently purchased eight ballistic vests to protect its volunteer personnel against any threats that could possibly occur at emergency scenes.According to Williamsville Fire Chief Michael Measer, the  vests  will also help firefighters in being differentiated from other emergency responders. The chief said the vests, which are navy blue with reflective neon coloring on the upper chest and shoulders, provide firefighters and emergency medical techn...

Wiliamsville firefighters were dispatched to a car fire on 1/4/13, at 02:38.  WFD 9-1 got on location and reported a fire in the engine compartment.  The fire was extinguished, the vehicle was listed as a total loss and no injuries were reported.

  Williamsville's old Engine 1 (built 1947) participated in the June 23 "Grande Parade" in Fort Erie, Ontario. It was accompanied by an almost identical 1947 pumper owned by the Fort Erie LaFrance Association. The parade marked the bicentennial of the War of 1812, a conflict with lasting impact on both Williamsville and Fort Erie. An invitation has been extended to the Canadian group to participate in the Old Home Days parade on July 10.

From the Amherst Bee - www.amherstbee.com A Williamsville restaurant reopened for business on Tuesday morning after a Monday afternoon incident involving a vehicle that crashed into the building and injured two patrons. According to Capt. Patrick McKenna, the incident occurred at approximately 3:50 p.m. when the driver of a 2000 Honda crashed into the west side of Milos, at 5877 Main St., at Highland Drive, Williamsville. McKenna said the vehicle was operated by Marion S. Ressel, 80, of Tonaw...

Williamsville Firefighters responded early this morning at 0533 Hrs for a report of a garage fire on Troy Del Way.  Williamsville 9-2 went on location reporting a fully involved attached garage. Command reported possible extension into the dwelling & Engine 2 reported a partial collapse of the garage on the #4 side.  Mutual aid companies were Main-Transit (FAST) & Snyder (Engine to the scene & Engine for fill in).  The main body of fire was knocked down in 48 minutes. ...

REACHING NEW HEIGHTS — The Williamsville Fire Department has acquired a new 100-foot aerial ladder truck, replacing a vehicle put into service in 1990. It will respond from Williamsville Station 1 at 5565 Main St.

Williamsville Firefighters reponded Tuesday evening to 5403 Main Street, Village Square Apartments for what turned out to be a fire in an apartment.  The intial call came out as a fire alarm but as Assistent Chief Kubiak arrived and reports were coming back to him of a fire on the second floor.  The fire was quickly extinguished and crews evacuated smoke from multiple floors.  Williamsville was assisted at the scene by Snyder FD, Main Transit FD, Twin City Ambulance and Amherst ...

Williamsville firefighters successfully resuscitated a 65-year man who went into cardiac arrest Friday afternoon at the Off Track Betting parlor, 1042 Wehrle Drive. The man collapsed while watching live racing on an OTB video screen with friends shortly after 4 p.m.  Firefighter David Sherman started CPR and was soon joined by firefighters Jason Caya and Jim Zymanek, who attached a defibrillator and began to deliver oxygen while CPR continued.  Paramedics from Twin City Ambulance arri...

Williamsville firefighters responded at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday to extinguish a fire inside a two-family home in the Village. It is believed the fire, which caused approximately $125,000 damage, originated on the second floor of the two-and-a-half story building at 30 N. Cayuga Road. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire and its cause is currently under investigation. Assisting at the scene were Snyder and Main-Transit firefighters. Courtesy of www.amherstbee.com

SUV ABLAZE — Williamsville firefighters battled a vehicle fire Friday morning on Main Street just east of Cayuga. The driver, a Lancaster resident, said the vehicle developed brake problems and she pulled to the curb as a precaution just before the fire erupted. Photo by Holly Schiferle http://www.amherstbee.com/news/2010-11-24/Local_News/SUV_ABLAZE.html

DRIVER TRAPPED — Williamsville firefighters worked for approximately 50 minutes to free the driver of a sport utility vehicle which was involved in an accident Tuesday morning at Maple and Hopkins. The vehicle rolled on its side, hampering efforts to reach the victim, who was transported to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Photo courtesy Amherst Police Department

Williamsville firefighters were alerted to a report of a possible kitchen fire at 250 Mill Street. Williamsville 9-2 called onlocation and reported heavy smoke showing. Amherst Fire Control dispatchers toned out the automatic aid bringing an engine from Snyder and FAST Team from Main-Transit. Williamsville 9 then reported a 2-1/2 story frame with a fire in the kitchen on the first floor. The fire was quickly knocked down and the cause is reported to be careless cooking.  Damage was estimate...

Fast action saved firefighter at parade Many onlookers at this year's Memorial Day parade held in the Village of Williamsville witnessed a tragic event that most probably won't forget. As the Williamsville Fire Department passed through Main and Garrison, one of our firefighters suffered a heart attack and went into cardiac arrest while marching in the parade. Firefighters rushed to his aid and administered CPR and used an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) to shock the patient and esse...

Williamsville firefighters revive fellow member during parade by KELLY JACKSON Reporter Williamsville firefighters gather in prayer near a Twin City ambulance while paramedics work inside on a comrade who went into cardiac arrest during Monday's parade. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews...

Collision shop reopens after fire guts upstairs apartments by DAVID F. SHERMAN Managing Editor Courtesy of The Amherst Bee Snyder firefighters Mike Cessario, left, and Tom Neuman work above the flames to ventilate the roof of one of three apartments over Amherst Collision Service, 5252 Main St. during a $420,0...

Historic Reist barn gone, but not forgotten by neighbors by DAVID F. SHERMAN Managing Editor, The Amherst Bee Williamsville firefighters prepare to attack flames shooting from the historic Reist barn shortly after 4 Monday morning. The former mill, built in 1821 as part of a large commercial operation, was a tot...