east amherst fire department

What east amherst fire department does

East Amherst Fire Department, Inc. is a 100% volunteer nonprofit fire company incorporated in New York (originally as Transit Fire Company, Inc. in 1927, renamed in 1992) and operating continuously since 1919. It provides fire suppression, technical rescue, surface ice rescue, and 24/7 advanced EMT-Paramedic emergency medical services to approximately 24,000 residents across a defined district in East Amherst and Clarence, New York, from two stations (Station #1 at 9100 Transit Rd., East Amherst; Station #2 at 635 Ayer Rd., Williamsville). The department operates a fleet including Engine 2, Engine 3, Truck 6 (100' aerial platform), Rescue 5 (heavy rescue), Rescue 7, Ambulance 8, Paramedic Fly Car 7-1, Utility 5-1, and three Chief command vehicles, and is the only fire company in the towns of Amherst, Clarence, and Newstead providing advanced EMT-Paramedic care 24 hours a day.

The organization is staffed by 76 active volunteer members and 66 retired-exempt members, with no paid personnel; volunteers complete 180 training and work-detail sessions per year totaling 3,208 man-hours covering live fire, water rescue, haz-mat, vehicle extrication, and counter-terrorism. Notable protected facilities within the district include Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, three public schools (East High, Transit Middle, Maple East Elementary), Transit Valley Country Club, and Grover's Restaurant. The department is governed by an elected Board of Directors and firematic officers led by Chief Mike Secor (2025–present) and President Ken Rusin (2019–present). A line-of-duty incident in 1984 (the death of Firefighter Mitchell E. Spoth and paralysis of Firefighter Frank P. Raquet in a roof collapse at the Western New York Carpet Factory Outlet) is memorialized on the department's site.

The revenue model is non-commercial: services are provided free to district residents and funded through tax revenue allocated to the fire district, supplemented by community donations accepted via QR code-linked Venmo on the website and fundraising events. The go-to-market is community-led recruitment of volunteer firefighters from district and neighboring-district residents aged 18+, with no commercial sales motion, no paid acquisition, and no pricing model. Distribution is via 911 dispatch through Amherst Fire Control for emergencies, with non-emergency contact handled by station phone. Marketing channels are limited to organic social (Facebook, YouTube) and a Wix-hosted website (eafd.org) used for community updates, fire safety education (linking to NFPA resources), and recruitment intake.

Name

east amherst fire department

Legal name

East Amherst Fire Department, Inc.

Website

https://eafd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Short description

East Amherst Fire Department is a 100% volunteer nonprofit fire company providing fire suppression, technical rescue, surface ice rescue, and 24/7 EMT-Paramedic emergency medical services to approximately 24,000 residents of East Amherst and Clarence, New York, from two fire stations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160), Ambulance Services (62191)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Volunteer fire services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire protection services
• Rescue services
• Community fire safety

Headquarters

HQ city

East Amherst

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax Funding: Fire protection services funded through tax revenue to keep tax rates as low as possible for community residents
2. Community Donations: Accepts community donations via QR codes and Venmo for support

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The East Amherst Fire Department is a 100% volunteer nonprofit fire department providing fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services to approximately 24,000 residents of East Amherst and Clarence, New York. It operates two fire stations, a fleet of specialized apparatus, and is the only fire company in the towns of Amherst, Clarence, and Newstead delivering advanced EMT-Paramedic care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The department also maintains a Surface Ice Rescue Team and supports the community during severe weather events such as the December 2022 blizzard.

Product overview

The East Amherst Fire Department operates as a 100% volunteer organization providing fire protection, rescue services, and emergency medical care to the East Amherst and Clarence, New York communities. The department's service portfolio includes fire suppression using its fleet of specialized apparatus (engine pumpers, aerial trucks, rescue vehicles, and ambulances), advanced EMT-Paramedic care available 24/7, and a Surface Ice Rescue Team. The department covers approximately 24,000 residents across a district extending from Hopkins Road to Transit Road and Maple Road to North French Road, with notable protected facilities including Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Transit Valley Country Club, and local schools. Annual operations include 180 training sessions totaling 3,208 man hours covering live fire suppression, water rescue, haz-mat response, vehicle extrication, and counter-terrorism operations.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services 100% volunteer fire department providing fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services to approximately 24,000 residents of East Amherst and Clarence, New York, covering both residential properties and institutional sites such as Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital and local schools.
• EMT-Paramedic Care (24/7)

Quantifiable outcome

• 180 annual training and work detail sessions with 3,208 man hours
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National GuardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022The National Guard was deployed to Buffalo during the December 2022 blizzard emergency. The East Amherst Fire Department operated as a warming station during this event.
• Amherst Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partner - fire department refers public for fire incident reports that must be obtained through Amherst Police
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)minorOthersThe department links to NFPA safety information for additional fire safety education resources for residents
• Neighboring Fire DepartmentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral network for residents who don't live in the district - includes Central Fire Alarm Dispatch, Akron Fire Company, Clarence Fire Company, Eggertsville Hose Company, Ellicott Creek Fire Company, Getzville Fire Company, Harris Hill Fire Company, Main Transit Fire Department, Newstead Fire Company, North Amherst Fire Company, North Bailey Fire Company, Rapids Fire Company, Snyder Fire Department, Swormville Fire Company, and Williamsville Fire Department

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Getzville Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving the Getzville area within the Town of Amherst, NY — directly comparable geographic market and volunteer-based service delivery to EAFD.
• Snyder Fire Department: Volunteer fire department serving the Snyder area in Amherst, NY — directly comparable suburban volunteer fire service in the same regional mutual-aid network as EAFD.
• Harris Hill Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving the Harris Hill area in the Town of Lancaster/East Amherst corridor — comparable suburban volunteer fire service model with overlapping mutual-aid relationships.
• Ellicott Creek Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving a portion of the Town of Amherst, NY — same regional service model and part of EAFD's inter-department referral network.
• Clarence Fire Company: Volunteer fire company also serving the Town of Clarence, NY — same geographic market, same volunteer-driven service model, and direct overlap with EAFD's district boundaries.
• Williamsville Fire Department (Hutchinson Hose): Volunteer fire department located in Williamsville, NY, adjacent to EAFD's Station 2 on Ayer Rd. Provides overlapping fire and EMS response in a neighboring community with a comparable volunteer operating model.
• North Amherst Fire Company: Volunteer fire department serving North Amherst — same Town of Amherst jurisdiction as EAFD and part of the same referral network EAFD directs out-of-district residents to.
• Eggertsville Hose Company: Volunteer fire company in the Town of Amherst, NY — part of EAFD's referral network and serving an adjacent suburban district with a similar volunteer operating model.
• Main Transit Fire Department: Volunteer fire department in the East Amherst/Amherst corridor — directly comparable in geographic market and service scope, and named in EAFD's inter-department referral list.
• Newstead Fire Company: Volunteer fire company serving the Town of Newstead, NY — one of the three towns where EAFD is the sole24/7 EMT-Paramedic provider, making it a directly comparable service peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPojpAQoKkwO4JJcyP16quA
• Facebookfacebook.com/eastamherstfire

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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