I'm reviewing St. Johnsburg simply for their Sunday night Bingo (Grandma Kels coming out!)…read more This is mine and my friend's go to on Sunday nights. The Bingo is cheap and the firemen who work Bingo are adorable and super super friendly. They often have chowder you can purchase and proceeds go to the Hall. The snack bar has tons of yummy options! (Also, the fact that I've won here twice has nothing to do with my rating :) )

The Main-Transit Volunteer Fire Department has the responsibility of serving a very large portion…read moreof the Williamsville/Amherst area. In addition to providing fire protection, the department also provides many community services throughout the year. One of which is to provide voting facilities for several Congressional Districts. When we go to vote, we can always count on a well organized process and of course the delicious homemade baked goods for sale by the auxiliary.

Came here to vote today. Much better than our previous polling place. Not much to say really, but…read morethanks for keeping us safe and quickly responding, local firefighters!

great bingo game on tuesday nights at 7:30 door open at 6:00. and next tuesday april 28th 2026 the…read morequeen of hearts jack pot sparting at $25,000 !

We decided to try and do something different and attempted to try and go to bingo. There is a very…read morepopular bingo here on Tuesday evenings. Doors open at 6pm and the first ball is pulled at 7:30. We didn't think it was that serious and came about 6:45 to be safe. The parking lot was packed and there was only seating in an enclosed smoking section. Needless to say we did not stay. We might try again another day. If we do I'll write an updated review of the experience. If you want to come and sit in the non smoking section I'd say you need to be here by 6:15. Beer and wine are also served here which is cool.

https://www.emcotterconservancy.org/history…read more This fireboat has been in service to Buffalo and Western New York for 125 years ! Next month on September 20, 2025 there will be a celebration at River Fest Park 1-6pm to commemorate this historic fire boat. It's the world's oldest active fireboat and the only one in Buffalo. It can produce 15,000 gallons of water per minute, the equivalent of 10-11 fire engines. It's the only icebreaker in the port of Buffalo, and on July 4, 1996, it was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Parks Service. And now, you can come aboard the 118-foot long, 178-ton Edward M. Cotter fireboat for absolutely free. Docked at 155 Ohio St. across from Swannie House, everybody is welcome to take a tour of the historic fireboat. Taking a tour of this fire boat and going out on the water on a beautiful summer evening with friends certainly has been the highlight of my summer in Western New York.

Barbi likes this boat, in fact, I cotter trying to get naked on it, needless to say I shut that…read moredown. And by shut that down I mean I did anything she wanted anytime she wanted obvi. This is a beautiful little red fire boat which my friend tells us is also the oldest fire boat that is still working and being used in the whole country. I've loved it since the first time I saw it here in B-Lo years ago. I didn't even know they had fireboats (in general) until I saw this little thing, and it's something which always adds to the lovely charm of the marina area.

Not to be confused with the Buffalo Fur Department, which is where my cats come into it…read more Over the years there were several occasions where I needed the help of the Buffalo Fire Department, and they were pretty wonderful. I think they're actually a lot better than fire departments in several other cities. I had very good experiences with them and I'm very grateful for their existence.

I cannot begin to express my appreciation for the fine individuals who risk their lives daily to…read moreensure other's safety and well being. My daughter and her significant other have a watercraft. They've used it periodically over the summer. Yesterday something went awry. Their boat lost all power and they were forced to paddle to safety. Hopefully. A call was made to the Coast Guard, THANK GOD FOR CELL PHONES!!, and low and behold The Buffalo Fire Department met them and closed off the Seneca Street Bridge. An inflatable was sent to tow them to safety. What else can I say? My daughter is safe. Thank you, BFD!

Fireman's Chowder Sale today! $4 Quart and it is amazing!!! The Fireman's chowder was a…read morecombination of Beef, Chicken, potatoes, celery, carrots, cabbage, corn and of course some beer. Volunteers cooked and stirred the chowder all night long. Totally delicious and I don't know how they sell it for only $4 a quart. If you ever get the chance try some!! Of course I am now partial to the recipe at Live Hose #4.

Great organization! Be sure to take advantage of their chowder sale - it is delicious!…read more Be sure to visit their booth at canal fest to get the BEST dogs, burgers, and fries in the area! And don't forget the deep fried mushrooms! YUMMY! Also, they are super supportive of the community that they serve. Can't say enough great things - Live Hose is filled with AWESOME!