Town of Batavia Fire Department

Town of Batavia Fire Department

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The Town of Batavia Fire Department strives ​for excellence in fire suppression, ​prevention, rescue and other emergency ​support services, through training and ​education, for the protection of our ​members, neighbors, and guests.

City of

Batavia Boundary

City of

Batavia Boundary

Membership

Membership

Join the crew. Serve your community.

The Fleet

The Fleet

Chief’s Vehicle

2021 Ch​evy Tahoe

Deputy Chiefs Vehicle

2021 Chevy Tahoe

Engine 21

Engine

Rescue 20

Heavy Rescue

Engine 24

Rescue-Engine

Ladder 22

75' Straight Ladd​er

Brush 23

Brush Truck

Ladder 25

100' Aerial Platform Ladder

The firehouses

The firehouses

Station #1

8382 Lewiston Rd, Batavia, NY 14020

Station #2

OUR HISTORY

OUR HISTORY

After a disastrous fire on Bank Street Road without any responding fire apparatus, Leo Dorman decided it was time ​for the Town of Batavia to have its own fire company.


Under the leadership of Leo Dorman and Jack Holt, the

company was formed. On March 30, 1948,

the first meeting of the new company was held.

The proposed by-laws were read and adopted.

Jack Holt was elected temporary chairman.

Election of officers followed with the following

were elected to serve as the first officers:


Chief: Jack Ahl

President: Warren Hawley

Captain: David Barrett Vice President - Leo Geitner

Lieutenant: Lester Dunham Secretary David Patterson

Treasurer: Earl Dorman

Directors - 2 years: Leo Dorman and Jack Holt

Directors 1 year: James Dunham, Bert Harloff, Donald Weller

Historian: W.P.K. White


Eighty-three members attended the second meeting on April 27, 1948. At this meeting, the first truck was ​purchased, and it was voted to incorporate the Department. Until station No. 1 was built in 1951, the meetings were ​held in the Town Board rooms, and the truck was kept in the Town Garage. Money to finance the Department has ​come from dues, contributions, carnivals, Town Contracts, bingo, and numerous other fundraisers.


The most significant contribution to the company's progress has been the dedication and support from all the men ​and women in the Department and in the community. One cannot speak about the department's history without ​emphasizing the enormous number of hours spent in training to develop the efficient fire fighting department we ​have. The Town of Batavia Fire Department will meet any challenge that may surface and will continue to be one of ​the best-trained and equipped fire companies in the county.


After a disastrous fire on Bank Street Road without any responding fire apparatus, Leo Dorman decided it was time ​for the Town of Batavia to have its own fire company.


Under the leadership of Leo Dorman and Jack Holt, the

company was formed. On March 30, 1948,

the first meeting of the new company was held.

The proposed by-laws were read and adopted.

Jack Holt was elected temporary chairman.

Election of officers followed with the following

were elected to serve as the first officers:


Chief: Jack Ahl

President: Warren Hawley

Captain: David Barrett Vice President - Leo Geitner

Lieutenant: Lester Dunham Secretary David Patterson

Treasurer: Earl Dorman

Directors - 2 years: Leo Dorman and Jack Holt

Directors 1 year: James Dunham, Bert Harloff, Donald Weller

Historian: W.P.K. White


Eighty-three members attended the second meeting on April 27, 1948. At this meeting, the first truck was ​purchased, and it was voted to incorporate the Department. Until station No. 1 was built in 1951, the meetings were ​held in the Town Board rooms, and the truck was kept in the Town Garage. Money to finance the Department has ​come from dues, contributions, carnivals, Town Contracts, bingo, and numerous other fundraisers.


The most significant contribution to the company's progress has been the dedication and support from all the men ​and women in the Department and in the community. One cannot speak about the department's history without ​emphasizing the enormous number of hours spent in training to develop the efficient fire fighting department we ​have. The Town of Batavia Fire Department will meet any challenge that may surface and will continue to be one of ​the best-trained and equipped fire companies in the county.


Fire safety

Fire safety

Prevent, Prepare, Escape: Home Fire

Community: Combating Deliberate Fires

Nature's Beauty: Safely Enjoyed Fires

Safety First: Preventing Workplace Fires

On-Road Safety: Preventing Vehicle Fires

Rental Safety: Guarding Against Fires

Get in touch

Get in touch

PO BOX 417

Batavia, NY 14021-417

Emergency Dispatch: Call 911

Business Phone: 585-344-3284

Fax Number: 585-344-1012

Email: ChiefsOffice@townofbataviafire.com