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Swormville Fire Company is a volunteer fire company established on January 25, 1918, serving the Amherst and Clarence areas of New York. Its website, swormvillefire.com, is the organization's public information hub: it explains the company's mission, introduces its leadership and firefighters, lists its apparatus, and offers fire and life safety resources. It is also the place to go if you are considering volunteering, since the homepage carries a prominent "Join Swormville Fire Today!" call to action.
What the organization does
According to the site, the company's stated purpose is to provide fire protection, protect life and property, and respond to accidents, calamities, and other emergencies. Its coverage area is the territory where it principally operates plus adjacent territory, including assistance requests made under the mutual aid system.
The company describes itself as volunteer-run and has served Amherst and Clarence continuously since its founding.
What you'll find on the website
The site is organized around a few clear sections:
| Section | What it contains |
|---|---|
| About | The company's history and mission statement |
| Join | Information on becoming a volunteer |
| Team | Board of Directors, Firematic Officers, Administrative Officers, and Firefighters |
| Fleet | Chief, Engine 1, Engine 2, Rescue 5, Rescue 7, Rescue 8 |
| Events | Company events |
| Safety | Fire and life safety information and resources |
| Donate | A way to contribute to the company |
| Contact | Contact information |
| Live Ops | A link labeled "LIVE OPS" |
Leadership contacts are listed publicly, including Michael Germain (President) and Scott Will (Chief), each with an email address.
Safety resources available
The Safety section links to a set of fire and life safety topics, including:
- Smoke alarm FAQs
- Apartment fire safety
- Campus fire safety
- Home fire recovery
- Burn prevention
- Clothes dryer fire safety
- Electrical fire safety
- Fire extinguisher safety
These are general educational resources rather than company-specific policies.
If you're considering volunteering
The homepage pitches volunteering directly: "Not all heroes wear capes and some live right next door," framing it as a rewarding and worthwhile role. The Join page is the starting point for anyone who wants to learn what the commitment involves. The site does not list eligibility requirements, training timelines, or time commitments on the pages captured here, so those details would need to come from the company directly via the Contact page.
Who this site is for
- Residents of Amherst and Clarence who want to know which fire company serves them and what it does.
- Prospective volunteers looking for an entry point into the organization.
- People seeking fire safety information who want a local, curated set of resources.
- Donors who want to support the company.
If you need emergency assistance, this website is not the channel — it is an informational and recruitment site, not a dispatch service.