Welcome The 2020 Line Officers for Hillcrest Fire Company

Chief- Jon Torre

^1st Assistant Chief- Jon Gill

2^nd Assistant Chief- Ron Hendershot

Fire Captain (9-3)- Vacant

Fire Captain (9-4) – Karl Blomback

Rescue Captain – Greg Gill

LT #1 – Christian Benning

LT #2- Matt Gill

LT #7- Kim Atwater

Lt #8- Courtney Martin

Engineers will be appointed

Call Hillcrest 716-662-3950 to extension 3 to register

The annual Fathers Dday Chicken BBQ wil be held June 17th starting at noon.  As always, two options are take out or eat in.  7125 Ellicott Road Orchard Park- come see the fire house renovation, have a chicken and maybe fill out an application!

Starting at noon and continuing until all chickens are sold- dont wait until the last minute and be shut out!

This year we are accepting credit card payments!

The Hillcrest Fire Company is teaming up with the Orchard Park Fire Company, having a joint recruitment and open house! Stop by the Orchard Park Fire Co, 30 School St, Orchard Park NY 14127 ! Firefighter try-outs, apparatus rides, station tours, refreshments, extrication demonstration,and much more!       

Date: April 29
START: 11:00 AM
END: 4:00 PM

Contact
Jon Torre JTorre@opfiredistrict.org

May 20th is set for the annual District Communion breakfast at Hillcrest to coincide with the buildings dedication.  

Its that time again for the Hillcrest Fire Company Fathers Day Chicken BBQ.  June 17 - treat your familty to a Chivettas Chicken Dinner including 1/2 chicken, coleslaw (special Hillcrest Auxillary recepie) Potato Salad, roll w/ butter- all for $12.00.

Hours Noon until 1800 or sold out.  Dont wait untill the last minute and take the chance of missing out.  Dine in or Take out - 

2018 was another good year for Hillcrest Fire Company graduating the following membership as EMTs

Jac​k Davies

Michael Kowal

William OConnell

Andrew Stowell

Nicki Stowell

​Recerts

Nicole Kowal

Albert Marino

Jonathan Torre

Hillcrest Officer Line installed January 2018

After 166 hours of intense EMT Training which included home study, lectures, hospital observations and practical skills demonstrations as well as a New York State Certifying Practical and Written Test---

Hillcrest proudly congratulates their

Newest EMTs

John Benevento

Karl Blomback

Matthew Gill

Brianne Meyer

Jarrid Pitcher

and Recertified

John McEnvoy

Every year Hillcrest Fire Company holds a Fathers Day Chicken Barbeque.  This year is no different.  On June 19 Noon to 6 pm.  Come to Hillcrest Fire Department at 7125 Ellicott Road- Eat in or take out.  Come support your fire department 

Planning a party or picnic - Contact Grove Chairman Jonathan Gill, 866-6366,  and see if the Hillcrest Grove is available.  Enjoy a parklike atmosphere with ample parking, access to a full kitchen and party under a shelter.  The grove books fast so call today. 

For the first time in its history,  Hillcrest Fire Company purchased and official Chiefs car.  Up untill now, the Chief used their personal car to respond to all emergencies.  With the increase in call numbers it became evident that a dedicated car was in order.  Unlike other fire companies Hillcrst rotates the car between the Chief and assistant chiefs depending on their availability.  This allows for maximum use of the vehicle.  Watch for the red explorer that says Hillcrest Fire on the side and give a wave!

Come to Hillcrest Fire Company to see the life of a  firefighter- April 23rd  between 10am and 2 pm.  Experience the equipment, hear about the training- Witness a live burn demonstration.  All this and more at 7125 Ellicott Road Orchard Park NY-

tonight was hose advancement and search and rescue.  Firefighters practiced for 3 hours.  Many thanks goes to Arthurs for sponsoring the equipment used in the drill

A new firematic line tries new ways to train and evaluate their firefighters. 

A simple game of dodgeball ----with a couple of twists - 

• In full Turnout Gear (45 Pounds), 

• an SCBA (25 Pounds)

• and if you get hit --- you're not out --  you do 15 jumping jacks and get back in!

Firefighters continued the challange for 25 minutes.

Lesson learned -  if your a Chief ,

best not to wear the Chiefs helmet(the white one) -

you become the favorite target!

Hillcrest Fire Company Installs New Officers for 2016

 The Firematic Officers Right to Left

Chief                     Dan Neaverth

1st Asst Chief            Jon Torre

2nd Asst Chief              Jon Gill

Fire Captain        Chris Chaffee

Fire Captain    Ron Hendershot

Fire Lt 1             John Mcenvoy 

Fire Lt 7                      Jay Meyer

Fire Lt 2               Peter Slotman

Rescue Captain Brian Benstead

Rescue Lt          Katie Matthews

Executive Officers right to left

President                 Ernie Matthews

Vice President           Peter Slotman

Treasurere               Brian Benstead

Recording Secretary       Bob Davis

Sgt at Arms             George Slocum

Chaplin                       Chris Chaffee

Not Pictured

Communicating Secretary  Larry Brand

Trustees      Dennis Popolinski

               Roland Pigeon

             Jarrid Pitcher

Hillcrest Fire Company considering an expansion of the current fire house on Ellicott Road.  The Orchard Park Fire DIstrict will be posting a Permissive Referendum in November .

Watch for Hillcrest Fire Company on the fairgrounds. 

In 1973, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS, its practitioners and the important work they do in responding to medical emergencies. Back then, EMS was a fledgling profession and EMS practitioners were only beginning to be recognized as a critical component of emergency medicine and the public health safety net.

A lot has changed over the last four decades. EMS is now firmly established as a key component of the medical care continuum, and the important role of EMS practitioners in saving lives from sudden cardiac arrest and trauma; in getting people to the hospitals best equipped to treat heart attacks and strokes; and in showing caring and compassion to their patients in their most difficult moments.

Now more than ever, the volunteer fire service is in need of individuals willing to help their neighbors and community.  If you have ever considered becoming a first responder, stop by on any Monday at 7:00pm and we would be happy to answer any questions you might have.  We hope to see you then. 

Help us help you! Please consider making a donation to the Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Company  this year if you haven't already.  We are 100% volunteer, and we're always there for you , 24 hours a day.  Whether it be a fire or emergency medical services need, Hillcrest will be there to help.