Fredonia Fire Department Celebrates 125 Years of Service

The Fredonia Fire Department recently marked its 125th anniversary at its annual installation banquet. Members of the fire department, along with friends, families and supporters, turned out for the event at SUNY Fredonia's Williams Center to celebrate the department's length of service, tradition and dedication to the Fredonia community. Six members were recognized for milestone years of service. Safety Officer Kurt Maytum says two of them have combined for 105 years...

Kurt Maytum: Larry Barter and Ray Beach

Also recognized were Richard Lascola and Craig Aldrich for 45 years of service, Doug Essek for 35 years, Chip Riewaldt for 15 years, and Christina Ahrens and Tyler Bayles for 10 years apiece. Past President Julius Leone adds that these members are still very active...

Julius Leone: still very active

The banquet also included the recognition of Colton Boudreaux as the department's top responder and Robert Olmedo as its Firefighter of the Year.

Photos by the Fredonia Fire Department