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/03 Apr 2023

Annual Awards Dinner

On March 25, 2023, the Erie County Volunteer Firemen’s Assocation and Erie County Fire Chiefs held their annual awards dinner. Brighton’s Rob Sanford was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his 52 years of active service. Rob is a Past Chief, President, and Commissioner, as well as a NYS Fire...
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/16 Feb 2023

NEW!! JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM

Brighton Fire Company #5 is excited to introduce its new Junior Firefighter Program!  This program introduces youths 16 and 17 years old to the fire service, including an understanding of fire behavior, Haz-Mat and hands on work with hoses, ladders and other firefighting equipment. Membership is open to residents of...
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/16 Apr 2020

Masks, Masks and more Masks!!

The outpouring of support over the last couple weeks has been unbelievable. We can’t thank everyone enough for their thoughts and well wishes. We’d like to personally thank residents Cathy, Lisa, Linda, Patricia, Joelle, and Phil, as well as @Ken-Ton Cares, @Colvin Cleaners, and the team at @Community Sourced PPE:...
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/16 Mar 2019

Honoring Long Time Member – Elmer Wienclawski

This year, at the annual Installation of Officers and Award Banquet held in January, the Brighton Fire Company was honored to recognized our long time member Elmer Wienclawski. At 99 years young, Elmer has seen a lot throughout his life and his over 60 years of service as a member...
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/22 Feb 2019

Carbon Monoxide Problem

On Friday 2/22/19 just after 6:00AM our firefighters were alerted for a possible carbon monoxide problem at a home on Cleveland Dr. A caller had reported coming home and finding multiple family members unresponsive in the house. Officers from the Town of Tonawanda Police Department arrived first and removed the...
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Proudly Serving the Town Of Tonawanda Since 1930


Do you have the commitment, the dedication, the drive to do something great? Have you always wanted to do more for your community, but you didn’t know how or where to start? Have you been longing to take on a new challenge and be a part of something big and impactful, where pride is the reward? If you’re willing to put in the time and effort, Brighton Volunteer Fire Company #5 is ready for you to serve.

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History

We had to get a state licensed architect to draw the plans for the new hall in order to gain the approval of New York State.

We wanted, among other things, heating, plumbing, and brick walls in the new fire hall – all of which had to be agreed upon by the board. Changing plans takes a great deal of visualization, patience, and yes, unfortunately, arguments.

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