A Message from Past Chief Greg Egloff

Time.

It is the MOST valuable commodity.

Money may be motivational and the reason why every morning you do what you do.

But time.

It waits for no one.

Therefore, we fill our days with all the things we try and do... to be productive.

Family, career, school, spirituality-they all take time.

Our daily lives become a juggling act to try and fit it all in.

Yet all of you add more to the juggling act by volunteering numerous hours to the department and your community.

And how is that time spent?

By responding to the 1164 calls we were alerted for in 2019.

And more time still at 135 drills ,standbys and work details.

5 new members started giving their time in 2019. Congratulations to those who gave even more time by completing their BEFO/IFO training.

It has been my honor to share MY time as your Chief.

Thank you to my line officers for supporting me with YOUR time.

Thank you to my family for allowing the LACK of time to be with you as I fulfilled my duties here.

And thank you to all the members for all of YOUR time spent learning and responding.

Past Totals

2017 Totals

The East Aurora Fire Department was alerted for a total of 1287 calls in 2017 (EMS 835 and Fire/Misc 452). This equates to more than 5550 man hours! In this same time period the department conducted a Total of 64 Drills between Department and Company. That averages out to 5 drills per month and over 1500 man hours of training!

2016 Totals

The East Aurora Fire Department was alerted for a total of 1075 calls in 2016 (EMS 714 and Fire/Misc 361). In this same time period the department conducted a Total of 64 Drills between Department and Company. That averages out to 5 drills per month and over 1500 man hours of training!

2015 Totals

During 2015 the East Aurora Fire Department responded to 255 alarms of fire, 82 auto accidents, and 101 miscellaneous emergencies. In this same time period the department conducted 76 training drills and held 139 meetings.

The totals for these efforts add up to over 13,400 hours contributed voluntarily to the community.

2014 Totals

During 2014 the East Aurora Fire Department responded to 203 alarms of fire, 73 auto accidents, 123 miscellaneous emergencies and assisted with 403 alerts for EMS. In this same time period the department conducted 70 training drills and held 83 meetings.

The totals for these efforts add up to over 9,900 hours contributed voluntarily to the community.

2013 Totals

During 2013 the East Aurora Fire Department responded to 184 alarms of fire, 72 auto accidents, 110 miscellaneous emergencies and assisted with 203 alerts for EMS. In this same time period the department conducted 40 training drills and held 58 meetings.

The totals for these efforts add up to over 8,000 hours contributed voluntarily to the community.

2012 Totals

During 2012 the East Aurora Fire Department responded to 201 alarms of fire, 62 auto accidents, 87 miscellaneous emergencies and 958 alerts for EMS. In this same time period the department conducted 40 training drills and held 48 meetings.

The totals for these efforts add up to over 8,000 hours contributed voluntarily to the community.

2011 Totals

During 2011 the East Aurora Fire Department responded to 196 alarms of fire, 70 auto accidents, 90 miscellaneous emergencies and 758 alerts for EMS. In this same time period the department conducted 40 training drills and held 48 meetings.

The totals for these efforts add up to over 8,000 hours contributed voluntarily to the community.

2009 Totals

During 2009 the East Aurora Fire Department responded to 228 alarms of fire, 94 auto accidents, 42 miscellaneous emergencies and 423 alerts for EMS. In addition to the 787 alarms the Department membership also contributed 1269 man hours for drills and exercises, 1275 hours for fund raising, and 1078 man hours for fire prevention, meetings, regular equipment checks, business activities, and formal training schools for a total of 8,437 man hours.

2008 Totals

During 2008 the East Aurora Fire Department responded to 212 alarms of fire, 44 auto accidents, 65 miscellaneous emergencies and 223 alerts for EMS. In addition to the 544 alarms the Department membership also contributed 1480 man hours for drills and exercises, 1315 hours for fund raising, and 1895 man hours for fire prevention, meetings, regular equipment checks, business activities, and formal training schools for a total of 9,505 man hours.

2005 Totals

During 2005 the East Aurora Fire Department responded to 236 alarms of fire, 63 auto accidents, 48 miscellaneous emergencies and 210 alerts for EMS. In addition to the 557 alarms the Department membership also contributed 1347 man hours for drills and exercises, 1450 hours for fund raising, and 2340 man hours for fire prevention, meetings, regular equipment checks, business activities, and formal training schools for a total of 10,058 man hours.

2003 Totals

During 2003 the East Aurora Fire Department responded to 221 alarms of fire, 83 auto accidents, 46 miscellaneous emergencies and 189 alerts for EMS. In addition to the 539 alarms the Department membership also contributed 1227 man hours for drills and exercises, 1650 hours for fund raising, and 2520 man hours for fire prevention, meetings, regular equipment checks, business activities, and formal training schools for a total of 9,855 man hours.

2001 Totals

During 2001 the East Aurora Fire Department responded to 203 alarms of fire, 71 auto accidents, 26 miscellaneous emergencies and 219 alerts for EMS.

The calls plus necessary preparations constitutes a total of over 7,000 hours contributed voluntarily to the community.

1992 Totals

During 1992 the East Aurora Fire Department responded to 199 alarms of fire, 69 auto accidents, 78 miscellaneous emergencies and 412 alerts for EMS.