Brighton Volunteer Fire Company 5 (and Brighton Fire District 5) are responsible for protecting 7.1 square miles within the Town of Tonawanda, (Erie County, NY) and proudly serve a population of over 50,000 with over 500+ calls annually. Our coverage area is from the intersection of Sheridan Drive and Elmwood Avenue, everything East of Elmwood Avenue to Niagara Falls Blvd., and everything North of Sheridan Drive to Ellicott Creek Road and/or City of Tonawanda. Coverage is provided by the following 3 stations: Station 1 located at 50 Jamaica Rd., Station 2 at 26 McConkey Drive, and Station 3 at 978 Ellicott Creek Road.
In addition to having full time jobs, Brighton’s 60+ active firefighters are 100% unpaid volunteers that must attend and pass New York State and OSHA training every year. Many firefighters supplement training by attending additional courses offered at local, state, and federal levels. Brighton’s procedures, policies, and mission cohesively align to provide fire protection and fire safety education for the continued well being of the community.
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.