Hometown Heroes

I think it's pretty sad when we know the most ridiculous facts about our favorite athletes, singers and celebrities -- but really don't know much about the people who are giving us the freedom to enjoy such luxuries. I also think that it's time we begin to give the soldiers who are currently fighting or have fought in the past some recognition.

Congratulations to this week's Hometown Heroes: The Springville Volunteer Fire Company. Here is their story: The Springville Volunteer Fire Department is a local fire company that always goes above and beyond for the local community and the citizens in its care...

Every Thursday we salute more of Western New york's Hometown Heroes with our Volunteer Fire Company of the Week feature. These are the men and women who get out of their warm beds at 3am to help people they don't even know. Day or night, these volunteer fire fighters are there helping you and your loved ones...

This week's Volunteer Fire Company of The Shelby Volunteer Fire Company in Orleans County. EMS Lieutenant John Miller provided us with their story: The Shelby Volunteer Fire Company was founded on June 8, 1949 and operates out of two stations protecting the Town of Shelby in Orleans County New York...

Here is a history of the Highland Hose Volunteer Fire Company located in Derby, NY courtesy of firefighter Mike Wiley: 1937 A small group of men saw the need for additional fire protection in their small community. So they sought out and received their charter and formed Highland Hose...

Congratulations to this week's Volunteer Fire Company of the week: The Oriskany Fire Department. Here's their story:   The OTTERS - Oriskany Technical Team Emergency Rescue Swimmers The water rescue unit was formed 20 years ago with a generous donation of a 12 foot Quicksilver inflatable rigid bottom boat and a 5 hp motor. The...

Congratulations to this week's Hometown Heroes: The Eggertsville Hose Company. Here's their story:  The Eggertsville Hose Company is one of the busiest volunteer fire companies in Western NY with over 1000 responses annually. The Eggertsville Hose Company (EHC) is located in the Town of Amherst just north of the City of Buffalo.The ...

This week's Volunteer Fire Company of the Week is The Wendelville Volunteer Fire Company. Member Diane McCollum shares their story:

Every Thursday we salute more of our hometown heroes with the "Volunteer Fire Company of the WeeK'. This week's honors go to Live Hose Company #4 of North Tonawanda. member Rebecca Ruppel shares their story: Our fire company was founded in 1887, and consists of a half paid and half voluteer fireighters. Our...

Congratulations to this week's Hometown Heroes: The Village of Farnham Volunteer Fire Company. Here is their story: The Village of Farnham Fire Department was founded August 7, 1923 and incorporated May 1, 1959. It is located in the Town of Brant nestled between routes 5 and 20...

Time to salute some more of Western New York's Hometown Heroes: The William C. Edmund Fire Company. Firefighter Heather Hyde shares their story: Our company was established in 1936 by William C. Edmund and a few other supporters.   Located in East Otto, in Cattaraugus County, we are a small company of about 30 active members.  We may ...

Congratulations to this week's hometown heroes: The Saint Johnsburg Volunteer Fire Company. Here is their story: Our department was founded in 1926 by a group of concerned citizens that felt there was not enough adequate fire protection in the Town of Wheatfield, NY...