Snyder Fire District / Snyder Fire Department
Sunday, May 22nd, 2022
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Thursday, April 7th, 2022
On April 7th Timothy Oliver was elected as Chief of the Snyder Fire Department.Tim becomes only the Twenty-First Individual to attain this honored position.
Tuesday, April 5th, 2022
Thomas S. Oliver
April 5, 2022; devoted husband of Mary "Kathy"
Oliver (nee Leach); loving father of Alicia Oliver, Timothy (Laurel)
Oliver, and Christopher (Jessica) Oliver; dear brothe...
Thursday, December 9th, 2021
On Tuesday night, December 9, 2021, Burton Bugbee was re-elected to a 5-year term as a Snyder Fire District Commissioner.
Call history
FAST to Cheektowaga for Multiple Alarm Commercial Fire
Thursday, July 15th, 2021
Snyder Firefighters operated as one of the FAST (Firefighter Assist and Search Team) on the scene of a Working Commercial Structure Fire as Mutual Aid to Rescue Volunteer Hose Co. No. 1.
Our duties when assigned this role is to be prepared to effect a rescue of a fellow firefighter if a MAYDAY is called, or if someone is in trouble. Our Members train hard and regularly on FAST tactics and skills. This was the 2nd FAST call made to Cheektowaga in less than 24 hours for Snyder. After nearly 5-1/2 hours of operations at the scene, Snyder Firefighters returned home. Members worked hard to clean and restock gear and equipment. Special thanks to the Members who relieved some of our crews at the scene, and the many Mutual Aid partners who brought water, Gatorade, and food to the scene for firefighters working the fire.
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2021
Snyder Fire Department Members operated at the Main-Transit Fire Department multiple alarm Commercial Fire Tuesday evening as a Heavy Rescue crew. Members worked on-scene to force open doors and to help establish hose-lines for the exterior-based firefighting efforts.
Thursday, July 15th, 2021
Snyder Firefighters operated as one of the FAST (Firefighter Assist and Search Team) on the scene of a Working Commercial Structure Fire as Mutual Aid to Rescue Volunteer Hose Co. No. 1.Our duties when assigned this role is to be prepared to effect a rescue of a fellow firefighter if a MAYDAY is cal...
Thursday, July 1st, 2021
On Thursday, July 1, shortly after 2230 hours (10:30 PM), Snyder Firefighters along with Mutual Aid from Getzville Fire Company, North Bailey Vol. Fire Company, and Main-Transit Fire Department along with Amherst Police Department - NY and Twin City Ambulance Corporation responded to a Working House...
Wednesday, May 19th, 2021
Shortly before 1500hrs (3:00 pm) on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, Snyder Firefighters were alerted to a single-vehicle accident with the vehicle in a ditch. Shortly after dispatched, Department Chief Van Horn was on location reporting Extrication would be required.
Sunday, April 25th, 2021
At approximately 1130 Sunday morning, April 25, 2021, SFD responded to a collision at Harlem and Sheridan under the I-290 bridge. Members assisted in Patient care and scene clean-up, including applying speedy-dry absorbent to the road to absorb oil and fuel.
Wednesday, March 17th, 2021
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Monday, January 25th, 2021
YOUNGMAN HW and SHERIDAN DR - MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT W/INJURY: 290 EAST EXTRICATION REQUIREDShortly after 2330hrs on Sunday evening, January 25, Snyder Firefighters were called to an accident on the I-290 between Sheridan Dr and Main St for a single-car accident with one patient in need of heavy ext...
Saturday, November 28th, 2020
A little after 1100hrs on Saturday Morning, November 28, 2020, Snyder Firefighters were called to a Commercial Hotel Occupancy on Sheridan Drive for an Alarm Activation. While en route, the Alarm Office notified the Chief, that there were reports of water flowing from the sprinkler system and an act...
Friday, November 20th, 2020
(Snyder FD) KENSINGTON AVMOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT W/INJURY: CAR STRUCK BLDG / FEMALE WITH CHEST PAINAt approximately 1345 hours, Friday, November 20, 2020, Snyder Firefighters were alerted to a car accident involving a car striking a commercial structure.
Tuesday, August 25th, 2020
Snyder Firefighters operated for approximately an hour on August 25, 2020, on the ramp from the I-290 to the I-90 near Wherle Dr. The call came in at approximately 0715 for an overturned tractor-trailer.
Saturday, June 20th, 2020
(Snyder FD) FOXCROFT LA - STRUCTURE FIRE - BASEMENT FIRE 05:22 - Early Saturday morning, June 20, 2020, Snyder Firefighters were alerted for a Basement Fire. Additionally, Williamsville Fire Department and Getzville Fire Company FAST Assisted at the scene.
Saturday, April 4th, 2020
On Saturday April 4, Snyder crews were called at approx 0845 for a bedroom fire with possible entrapped residents. Chief Van Horn arrived on scene and reported “Smoke Showing from a large 2-1/2 story brick house” and requested a 2nd Alarm.
Saturday, November 9th, 2019
Snyder Firefighters responded to a bedroom fire in a two story house. A quick interior attack along with proper ventilation contained the fire to one bedroom. Chief Mark Van Horn estimated damage at $60,000 to the structure and $100,000 to the contents.
Thursday, January 10th, 2019
Snyder Fire responded to a fire in a nursing facility on Main Street. Firefighters found a dryer fire that had extended into the parts of the laundry room. Crews were able to keep the fire from spreading, as the sprinkler system held the fire in place.
Thursday, October 27th, 2016
Past Chief Tom Merrill has compiled a list of the major incidents of the Snyder Fire Department.Click HERE to view the list.
Monday, January 25th, 2016
At 4:08 AM firefighters were dispatched to a report of a bedroom fire in a two story, four unit apartment building. Upon arrival Chief Paul Griebner reported flames showing from a first floor rear window.
Monday, September 28th, 2015
Snyder Firefighters were alerted to a basement fire on Bernhardt Drive. First arriving units reported heavy fire and smoke conditions. Automatic aid brought firefighters from the Williamsville Fire Department and a FAST team from the Eggertsville Hose Company.
Monday, July 27th, 2015
At 2:30 AM firefighters were alerted to a report of a detached garage fire. Upon arrival the 40' x 30' garage was found to be fully engulfed in flames. The garage was a total loss with damage estimated at $80,000 to the structure and $20,000 to the contents.
Sunday, June 7th, 2015
At approximately 4:00 am the homeowner was awakened by a noise to find a wall of flames consuming the rear of the house. Within minutes of dispatch Fire Chief Paul Griebner arrived on location to discover the fire had extended from the rear wooden deck area up the wall and into the attic area.
Wednesday, January 28th, 2015
With confirmed Ebola virus cases in the United States, Snyder Firefighters learn established donning of protective equipment in the event they come in contact with and have to treat a patient suspected of carrying the Ebola virus.
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2022 total
FIRE
84
EMS
194
OTHER
41
Total
319
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