Bowmansville Volunteer Fire Association

10/02/2026

Roland Wenk returned to the soccer field Thursday night for a moment he never expected to experience: honoring the coaches, referees and firefighter who helped save his life after he went into cardiac arrest during a game this summer.

09/19/2026

We are out at Tops markets on Transit & Rehm to help fill the St. Martha's food pantry.
Come out and say Hi and help fill the pantry!

09/18/2026

Standing by for tonight’s Game!
Go LEGENDS 🏈🏈🏈

09/15/2026

On August 3rd, Bowmansville firefighters conducted an auto-extrication drill, working through two simulated vehicle entrapment scenarios using a variety of rescue techniques and equipment.

Proficiency with battery-powered, hydraulic, and hand-operated rescue tools is essential to performing a safe and timely extrication. Regular hands-on training helps our firefighters work efficiently when every minute matters, while maintaining the safety of both the patient and our crews.

During the drill, firefighters utilized AMKUS spreaders and cutters in conjunction with Paratech struts to stabilize the vehicles, create access, and remove obstacles around the simulated patients. Crews also practiced using hand and power tools, including windshield saws, Halligan bars, and reciprocating saws, to make more precise cuts and gain additional access.

Training like this gives our members an opportunity to practice different techniques, become more proficient with our equipment, and share knowledge and experience with one another.

A lot of knowledge was shared, skills were sharpened, and—as always—a little fun was had along the way.

Train together. Work together. Be ready when it matters.

08/26/2026

Thank you Salvatores!

08/23/2026

Yesterday the Lancaster / Alden Fire Chiefs Association held their 5th Annual Junior/ Explorer Training Day at our Station 1.
Our Juniors & Explorers were joined by juniors / explorers from Depew Fire Department, Lancaster Fire Department, Millgrove Volunteer Fire Department, Twin District Volunteer Fire Company

Stations included :
Basic EMS Skills and Ambulance operations presented by Lancaster Ambulance

Forcible entry

Fire Due Engine Operations

Extrication Tool Basics including playing Jenga and handling eggs. Special thanks to Tony from Fire Rescue Products for allowing us to borrow tools.

Survival Skills taught by Erie County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Services

When our training was finished we played a few rounds of Waterball! Having fun but still training!

This year we remembered our Explorer Advisor Bob Voelker who has been part of our Training Day since we started. The Lancaster / Alden Chiefs will continue to Honor Bobs commitment to training our youth through an annual award that will be given to one outstanding Junior / Explorer during the annual training. Bobs sons Caleb & Mason who both serve as Explorers with us were the first recipients of the Bob Voelker Memorial Award. #42

08/23/2026