“Meet the Member” Aaron Ruda. Aaron joined the fire department in 2016. He enjoys being able to train to enhance his skills as a firefighter so that he can do his best when responding to calls. He finds it very gratifying to work with the Junior Firefighters as an advisor….

“Meet the Member” Gregg Smith. Gregg joined the fire department in 1975. The Smith family has a long history of fire service, starting with his grandfather Cy Smith. Gregg enjoys giving back to his community which is why he has volunteered for so long. Gregg received the Lancaster Fire Department…

It is with a heavy heart that the Greater Lancaster Museum of Firefighting announces the passing of Charter Member & Director Richard Kropp. He was a Depew FD Department Past Chief, Life Member of Depew Engine 4, and member of the Depew Hook & Ladder Co #1. Dick Kropp served…

The LFD received the new Scott air-paks from Dival today! We are excited to train on them – thank you to the Village Board for applying for the AFG grant!

The LFD just received their new Chief’s vehicle. As the LFD keeps our community safe, the Village is working to keep our Chiefs safe as we transition to pickup trucks to protect them from potential exposure to carcinogens on their gear and equipment. Thanks to the LFD for all that…

Last weekend we had a couple of house fires in the Village and there was a safety issue brought to my attention. Seems that there were a lot of onlookers there to watch with their families. Please do not put yourself in harm’s way even though you were a good…

“Meet the Member” Lynne Ruda. Lynne joined the Lancaster Fire Department in 2007. Lynne served as Department Secretary from 2014 until March 2021. She also served as the Eagle Hose Secretary from 2014-2021. Lynne enjoys being able to be there and help our residents when they are having their worst…

Welcome our newest member to the LFD fleet. We obtained this boat through grant money and will be placed in Como Park Lake to help rescue boaters.

The Firefighters of the LFD are your neighbors and we would like to introduce you to them. Each week we will highlight a member of the Lancaster Fire Department. This week is Chief Mark Stonebraker. He became Chief in April 2020, after spending 6 years as Assistant Chief. When asked…

Effective immediately the overnight winter parking ban is suspended for the Village of Lancaster. The ban is suspended but should a significant snow event be forecasted for our area the parking ban will be re-instated. By Order Of Mayor William C. Schroeder, Village of Lancaster, NY ** This suspension is…