Wales Center Volunteer Fire Company

10/30/2026

🚒🔥 TWO NIGHTS OF HANDS-ON TRAINING AT WALES CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT! 🔥🚒

Firefighters and Auxiliary members from the Wales Center Fire Department recently completed two nights of valuable training focused on vehicle extrication and firefighting techniques. Thanks to generous donations from local community members and businesses, our firefighters were able to practice real-life emergency scenarios using two donated vehicles.

A special thank you to Celino Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric for generously donating a truck, and to Ron and Judy Becker, longtime supporters of our department, with Ron being a former member and Fire Chief, for donating a car. These donations made two valuable training nights possible!

🚒 Night One – Auto Extrication: Firefighters practiced lifesaving rescue techniques using critical equipment, including the Jaws of Life, to simulate removing trapped victims from damaged vehicles.

🔥 Night Two – Vehicle Firefighting: Both donated vehicles were used in multiple simulated vehicle fire scenarios, giving firefighters the opportunity to practice fire suppression techniques in realistic conditions.

These training exercises are essential in keeping our firefighters prepared to respond safely and effectively when emergencies happen.

❤️ Community support makes all the difference! Generous donations like these allow our department to continually improve our skills and better protect the people we serve.

🚨 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! 🚨

The Wales Center Fire Department is always looking for new members! Whether you’re interested in firefighting, helping through our Auxiliary, learning new skills, or simply giving back to your community, there’s a place for you!

No experience necessary — just a willingness to learn, help others, and have some fun along the way!

🔥 Your community needs YOU!

10/30/2026

🚒🔥 FIRE SAFETY, FUN & PAJAMAS! 🔥🚒

Members of the Wales Center Fire Department and Auxiliary had a great time visiting Wales Primary School for Fire Safety Education Day!

Students from preschool through fifth grade learned about firefighters, explored fire trucks and emergency equipment, and discussed important fire safety tips, including what to do in an emergency and which items are safe to play with.

The day was extra special because it was PAJAMA DAY! Students and teachers dressed in colorful pajamas, making for a fun-filled day of learning, laughter, and smiles! 😊

❤️ A big THANK YOU to Wales Primary School and its staff for welcoming us! We look forward to returning next year!

🚒 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

Want to be part of fun community events and educational activities like this? The Wales Center Fire Department and Auxiliary are always looking for new members!

📞 Call: (716) 652-1051

📍 Visit: 12300 Big Tree Road, Wales Center, NY

You don’t have to fight fires to make a difference!

Thank you for your continued support! ❤️

10/25/2026

10/19/2026

🚒🔥 Wales Center Fire Company & Auxiliary Annual Family Picnic! 🔥🚒

What a fantastic evening of food, fun, friendship, and laughter!

Once again, the Wales Center Fire Company Auxiliary did an outstanding job planning and hosting our annual family picnic for members, family, and friends!

Everyone enjoyed a delicious potluck featuring a wonderful variety of homemade soups, salads, side dishes, and other tasty treats. Members and guests grilled their own steaks or chicken, then gathered to enjoy a great meal together.

The fun continued with games, including tower building, a scavenger hunt, and co****le (bags). And, of course, the highlight of the evening was the always-entertaining Chinese auction, which kept everyone laughing and on their toes!

❤️ The Wales Center Fire Company and Auxiliary are more than just an organization — we’re one big family! Events like our annual picnic strengthen the friendships, camaraderie, and sense of community that make our department so special.

👏 A huge THANK YOU to our Auxiliary and everyone who helped organize, set up, run, and clean up this year’s event. Your hard work made this year’s picnic a smashing success!

🚒 Want to be part of our fire company family?

We’re always looking for new volunteers! Whether you’re interested in firefighting, supporting our Auxiliary, or simply becoming more involved in your community, there’s a place for you at Wales Center Fire Company.

Volunteering is more than giving your time — it’s about giving back, building friendships, and being part of something special.

Come join the family! ❤️🚒

10/09/2026

The membership had a team building exercise tonight to add a little holiday decor to our fire station. Thank u all that helped make this possible.

10/06/2026

🚒Attention! Mark your calendars and stop in to see us!! 🚒‼️

09/22/2026

Members assisted North Java Fire Company this morning by shuttling water with Engine 1 from fill sites and manpower at the scene.

09/17/2026

It is with a heavy heart that I offer my deepest condolences on the passing of our brother firefighter and past Fire Chief, Dave Meyer of the East Aurora Fire Dept.

He was not only a dedicated and respected leader in the fire service, but also a wonderful friend who will be deeply missed. His years of service, courage, kindness, and commitment to his community touched many lives and will not be forgotten.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, friends, and his fellow firefighters during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Chief. Thank you for your friendship and for a lifetime of service to others. You will be greatly missed and never forgotten. 🚒🙏

It is with great sadness that the East Aurora Fire Department announces the passing of Past Chief David Meyer.

Chief Meyer dedicated a significant part of his life to serving the East Aurora community and the members of the East Aurora Fire Department. His leadership, commitment, and service helped shape our department and left a lasting impact on those who had the privilege of serving alongside him.

Today, we remember Chief Meyer not only for the position he held, but for the firefighter, leader, and friend he was to so many.

On behalf of the East Aurora Fire Department, we extend our deepest condolences to Chief Meyer’s family, friends, and all those who knew and worked alongside him.

Rest easy, Chief. Your service will not be forgotten.

Your watch is over. We’ve got it from here.

09/09/2026

Mutual aid in North Java.

North Java was first on the scene of a fully involved house fire while Sheldon, Strykersville, Varysburg, Wales Center, Harris Corners, Arcade, and Holland all responded with mutual aid.

Wales Center’s 9 and 9-1 responded with Engine 1 and a full contingent of interior and exterior fire fighters to assist. All first responders were on scene for about 4 hours.