About the Company
The Gowanda Volunteer Fire Department was organized in 1884. The original equipment consisted of a steam fire engine, two hose carts, and 1,000 feet of hose at a cost of $3,200.
The first department chief was Frank C. Vinton. Since then, the fire department incorporated, has grown, and now boasts three pumpers, one aerial, two rescue vehicles, 3 ATVs and one brush truck. Our fire company has 51 members and consists of 6 individual companies. We have Erie Hose Company #1, Valley Hose Company #2, Rescue Company #3, Aerial Company #1, Hidi Hose Company #4 and Auxiliary Company #6.
Our current Administrative Officers
President: Nick Crassi Jr.
Vice-President: Gordon Ackler
Treasurer: Stacey Raiport
Secretary: Donald Offhaus
Sgt.at Arms: Ted Andolsek
Our current Officers
Fire Chief: Steve Raiport
1st Asst. Fire Chief: Jim Moyer
2nd Asst. Fire Chief: Mike Birtchnell
Training Officer: Tim Twichell
Fire Police Captain: Kathy Camp
Each Company meets once a month to train and hold their company meeting. The department as a whole meets the second Monday each month for training and holds the monthly meeting on the third Monday of each month.
Feel free to view any of the Bylaws, Rules & Regulations or Constitution for the Gowanda Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. by clicking on the appropriate link in the "Legals" section to the right.