The East Aurora Fire Department (EAFD) is a 100% volunteer organization of 60 active firefighters, 35 auxiliary, and 50 exempt, or retired members. Since 1870 the EAFD has been serving its family, friends, and neighbors in the Village of East Aurora and a portion of the Town of Aurora. Active membership is open to any man or woman eighteen years of age or older who passes a Department funded physical examination.

In the early years there were four independent fire companies, each organized to meet the needs of small clusters of area residents. In Willink, the village in the area of the Circle, The Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company and the Cazenovia Hose Company were jointly housed as the West End Association in the restored building currently occupied by Willink Financial. The Chemical Engine Company, housed in the building at the corner of Elm and Oakwood, protected the industrial district in that area. The Chemical Engine building has also been restored and is now occupied by Flowers by Nature. The East End Company was housed in a building on Olean near Main Street that is no longer standing.......... more

If you are considering joining the Department view the New Member page of this web site. On the site you may download application forms and the New Member Guide. You should also feel free to stop at the Central Fire Station anytime to meet members there. It is important that you get your questions answered before you apply. If you want to take the next step then pick up a membership packet at the Fire Station and read it thoroughly.......... Become a Member