Union Fire Co.
West Seneca Fire District #2



Union Squad 5 In-Service



December 18, 2024 - Union Firefighters reported to the station to complete mounting equipment, tools and packing hose on Squad 5. Union Squad 5 was called In-Service at 23:23hrs by Lt. Andrew Kalczynski, who has been instrumental in the design of the new Squad. The purpose of Squad 5 is to combine 2 previously separate apparatus, Engine 1, and Rescue 5. Union Squad 5 will replace Rescue 5 and Engine 1 on our run board.
Specs of Squad 5 -
2024 Ferrara Cinder Rescue Engine Chassis
Cummins L9 Diesel Engine (450BHP, 1250 ft.lb Torque)
Allison EVS 3000 Transmission
Hale QMAX 2000GPM Single-Stage Pump
Approx. 600 Sq. Ft Storage
1000 Gallon Poly Water Tank
On-Spot Snow Chain System
FireTec LED Headlights
Whelen Emergency Lighting
FireTec LED Scene Lights
Holmatro Pentheon Battery/Hydraulic Cutters/Spreaders
Paratech Airbag System
Paratech Highway VSK Strut Kit
Crib-it Automatic Cribbing Kit
Full Compliment of DeWalt 20/60V MAX tools





Squad 5 - Delivery Day



Union Truck 2 and Squad 5



Lt. Kalczynski Calls Squad 5 In-Service



Union Firefighters Push Squad 5 into the station, officially putting the apparatus in service. A Long standing tradition dating back to when firefighters pushed buggies back into the station.



Union Engine 1, Officially Out of Service. After 24 Years of serving the West Seneca Community.





1845 Union Rd. Gardenville (West Seneca) NY 14224
Phone: 716-668-2828
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