Springwater Volunteer Fire Department

10/14/2026

Save the date for our Annual Turkey Raffle!

09/11/2026

The whistle will blow at 3:43 this afternoon to honor the 343 brother and sister firefighters that perished on this fateful day 25 years ago.

09/11/2026

Always remember!

09/09/2026

Another chance for severe weather this afternoon and evening. Be aware, be safe.

Showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected across the region through this evening. A few of these thunderstorms may become severe with damaging wind gusts as the primary risk. Severe thunderstorms are most likely between 4pm and 11pm.

08/31/2026

Plan accordingly. Weather Alert.

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
323 AM EDT Mon Aug 31 2026

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will cross the region
Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday night. There is a slight risk
that some of these storms may become severe. The primary risk will be
localized damaging wind gusts, with a secondary lower risk of
isolated large hail. An isolated tornado also cannot be ruled out.

08/29/2026

Livingston County has lost a great one. Rest in peace, Rob.

08/25/2026

Please keep Richard and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Richard was a longtime member and past chief of the Birdsall Fire Department and was a current member of the Springwater Fire Department.

Springwater - Richard E. VanDamme, 69, of Springwater, New York, passed away peacefully at Strong Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, surrounded by the compassionate care of hospice. Born on June 2, 1957, in Newark, New York, Richard was the son of the late Richard E. VanDamme Sr. Richa...

08/11/2026

The Springwater Fire Department has recently received a complaint regarding the burning of household garbage.

Residents are reminded that burning garbage, trash, plastics, tires, treated or painted wood, and other solid waste is prohibited year-round in New York State—even when burned in a barrel or fire pit.

Anyone found burning prohibited materials may be reported to the appropriate authorities and could face civil or criminal enforcement, including fines beginning at $500 for a first offense.

Illegal burning creates hazardous smoke, endangers neighboring properties, and increases the risk of an uncontrolled fire. Please dispose of all household garbage through approved collection or disposal services.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe.

Brian Nadeau
Fire Chief
Springwater Fire Department

08/02/2026

This Wednesday from 2:30 - 5:30 PM.

Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston Foster Care Team is sponsoring a Car Seat Check in Springwater on August 5th. Join us to ensure your child's seat is installed correctly and securely. The car seat check will be held at the Spring Water Fire Department staring at 2:30pm.

Our Therapeutic Foster Care program provides coordination to ensure that children in foster care receive planned services in support of their overall well-being and their ability to return home. In addition, we recruit, train and support foster parents. If you're interested in becoming a foster parent, reach out to 607-769-9359.

07/02/2026

As we approach the holiday we wish you all a safe and Happy Independence Day. Be sure check out the station at night, safely of course.