Ski Lodge or Fire Station?

[@simcaptainrik]

For being only 22 years of age, he sure is professional and very well-spoken. Major kudos.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Thanks for watching

[@psyfertech]

what an insanely awesome station cant believe its a volunteer station so crazy

[@damaribrackett1159]

The community definitely helped out to put something like that together much respect

[@mikeznel6048]

@@damaribrackett1159 Taxes. Lancaster is a prep town. Used to be a farm town but all the developers put subdivision in. There are still quite a few farm houses and house on land. The farmers actually ruined the land themselves when they had to sell off.

[@joshuahornbaker6381]

Some volunteer stations are extremely nice where I live the volunteer stations are much nicer then the city stations

[@windycurrent]

Jesus! This district, like the one last week, is on a whole different level. The amount of community, district, city, and member support for these past couple of station tours is absolutely amazing! In a time where volunteer departments are in dire need of members and funding, it is wonderful to see there are still communities where volunteerism is still strong.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

I totally agree!

[@francmeister420]

New York volunteer firehouses hit different

[@speederz1]

the tax money erie county charges the lancaster residents are huge amounts..PLUS they have a pension retirement fund.in the FD..back in the early 90s they formed a retirement fund.Plus twin district probably get over a million a year for there members

[@HighwayLand]

I am a volunteer for Illinois Valley Fire in Oregon, and I would GO FREAKIN NUTS if we had something like this!!! Now we are in all honesty a good fire crew with 6 stations and maybe 100 volunteers, but HELL I WANT SOMETHING LIKE THIS!!

[@Nickdude56]

Perks to the guy explaining the rigs. He really knew what he was talking about.

[@sherrygantt2158]

As a daughter and sister of 2 retired volunteer firefighters. And, the aunt of a active volunteer firefighter/ EMT. I want to say a hugh THANK YOU to all of you at this station. I love everything about your fire house. I thank God often for y'all Heros. Really enjoyed this video. The guys did and awesome job touring us through. May God continue to keep y'all safe And out of harms way.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Thx for watching

[@Slimtc1]

Somehow this video showed up in my feed unexpectedly. Proud to say this station is about 1.5 miles from us. Awesome to see the rigs outside when I drive by.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Thx for watching

[@FUKKelowna]

Wow, that is quite the facility. Also, he is an amazing representative for this department. Well spoken, fit and handsome, intelligent, and knowledgeable. This district is in good hands!

[@wm89]

Óne of the best stations i've ever seen!

[@glendagonzalez9041]

You can take a break from a wild day right at work/volunteer work. That helps mentally, emotionally and physically. Nice!

[@NSNUT2013]

that was one awesome as heck firehouse............dont get me started on that lounge. WOW is the only word i can think of

[@chriswilson9230]

Awesome house, and the training facilities are excellent. The Capt. Is definitely proud of their station. Great video.

[@firey9998]

What an incredible set up

[@RJSAMCRO]

Wow Y'all really setting the bar high this year for this series. When I joined back in 93 (EMS) we had none of the tech of today, it's great to see how far EMS and Fire has evolved.

[@kevinborth2520]

so great to see a station from back home- great to see Twin Districts👍Go Bills lol

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Chris_Sokol]

Beautiful station and equipment. I am a bit surprised that they do not have an aerial apparatus at this station though.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Mutual aid has the aerials

[@NeilM01989]

Liked and shared, brilliant video Mike 🧑🏻👍🏻

[@bryansyp]

Fantastic Job. I have had the pleasure of working along side these members for many years. Top notch organization. I have conducted numerous training evolutions in the house on the property.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Thank you very much!

[@mooseriddle]

Awesome feature on a totally volunteer station.

[@robtman9199]

Outstanding video and Andrew is very proud and knowledgeable about his station. Stay well and safe.

[@Maxadx2]

An amazing station!!! Loved it.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

It really is!

[@tommmarree3689]

Incredible facility!!!

[@jacobkeppler1984]

Very cool firehouse

[@scottmoore3113]

Great to see a Buffalo suburb Fire Department/District/Company like Twin District get the spot light. I'm an exempt member of neighboring Depew Fire Department, Central Hose Co. 4 & West End Hose Co. 6. and it was a truly rewarding experience I'll never forget.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Thx for your service

[@Ian-cn9cj]

Here at 7:00 this doesn’t look like a ski lodge. Looks like a bar in a firehouse

[@saramainyugen8002]

Danke!

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Thank you

[@gillesrenaud6926]

Sir, you have to make other video too show us all the truck. It's a must. Thanks!

[@otakurj]

Come to Monroe County NY. Tons of departments to see!

[@RandomTrinidadian]

Something tells me Twin Districts was excited to have you visit 😁

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Yes they were

[@bradybearss9188]

Coolest fire station yet

[@scottrjmatmsncom]

The thing I love about western New York volunteer departments is the fact that every one of them has a bar that serves beer in it. Go Bills!!!

[@outhouse9451]

I have never seen a station quite this homie🤙I’d love to be a part of this department

[@HeroesNextDoor]

If you’re in the area go stop by they would love to have you

[@somerandompatriot2683]

If you’re looking for a city district station Cincinnati Ohio has multiple inner city districts!

[@NickSiani]

finally made it to NY woop woop.

[@AAFBNC]

I find this hilarious because my town is in the process of switching from Red and White to Red and Grey

[@AAFBNC]

Also, the mention of cancer protection: my towns station 4 (went into service March 2024) has a detached decontamination room for hosing down trucks and the cleaning of gear after returning from a fire

[@giovanicastro3564]

That's my hometown I love buffalo ❤️

[@donlyons3196]

BEST CRIB EVER!! JUST AWESOME!!

[@J-Sebs]

He's a bright young man but a Captain at 22?! I'm not the only one who thinks that's a little crazy right..?

[@jackgibsxxx0750]

Most likely elected.

[@georgecrosby113]

I started at 16, was appointed a Lieutenant at 18 and a Captain by 20. If properly trained and active, it's not crazy. BTW - As Volunteers we had County standards for training required for officers. They included time in grade, i.e. 1 year as a Lt. for Captain.

[@jasoncrawford532]

It’s not crazy most volunteer departments have young officers. The company I’m in we still have have required carts that a career FF has and 3 years in the dept as a FF which doesn’t not include a Junior so by 21 you’d be eligible to be an officer

[@J-Sebs]

@@georgecrosby113 I get it. Maybe it's more common with volunteer departments. My only concern would be exposure and life experience other than firefighting. Not saying he'll be bad at it, just a steep learning curve.

[@J-Sebs]

@@jasoncrawford532 where I live in Canada you can't even join a department until you're 18. Add FF1 + FF2 or the provincial school (Quebec), you're only on the job at 21 at the earliest. Then usually +/- 5 years to be eligible to be an officer. So it's just a little wild to me I guess 😅

[@TheBenghaziRabbit]

HOW DID I NOT NOTICE YOU MADE A DISCORD!?! darnit.

[@jayfirefighter1]

Lancaster, NY

[@deuceandahalf1]

Beautiful place! Seems like a wasted opportunity to not rent out that banquet hall

[@GreaterCincinnatiFireBuff]

Chief: how many rigs should we have boys? Firefighters: yes

[@mattillig4624]

Awesome station! I'm a volunteer in a REALLY small town in Central PA, would love to share our compact hall.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Please do!

[@reybro123]

I wonder if the ems transport agency is given access to that simulation room. If I had to guess their facilities don't have it.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

They open their door to almost everyone

[@queencitybricks]

I really want to see a Station Rigs of Twin Rivers Heavy Rescue

[@HeroesNextDoor]

There will be a rigs but not the rescue. We have done a ton of heavy rescues

[@That_One_Gamer24]

It be cool for you to visit a few stations in or around syracuse NY.. But i love the content already.. Wished i had the same idea back then lol

[@HeroesNextDoor]

All we need are the invites to make that happen

[@anthonysaggio6551]

Great video again

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@remyreyes7680]

Come to Rochester NY. Best fire department in the country

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Send us the official invite and we will make that happen

[@davey4636]

What do you guys do for fundraising

[@mitch3448]

Amazing station, hopefully one day they pay them

[@mcembuff]

Epic video! E1 get a refurb? I noticed new lighting on the engine. By any chance do you now what type of Pierce Pumpers that they recently ordered? Are they Enforcers, Impels, etc?

[@scottmoore3113]

I believe that Engine 1 and Engine 2 are being replaced with Pierce Impels, similar to Engine 3 and the currently decommissioned Engine 2.

[@curtmoneybags2504]

I wanna volunteer for them right now🔥🔥🔥

[@tomd.43]

Since they don't have bunk rooms I'm curious to know how many volunteers are on call each shift, how are they notified, etc.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Well when we where there they filled the rescue and a chase car for a BLS fall to assist the EMS unit.

[@MackLee23]

They (on average) are running just over two calls per day. With all of the universities nearby, I imagine that station stays well staffed at all times. College kids like to pull all-nighters so I imagine that helps with the late night and early morning runs. Loved this station tour!

[@bencunningham6298]

@@MackLee23 wonder why they haven't gone to a live in program for the college kids, great way to boost numbers and response time.

[@cherbert359]

My dads family is from Lancaster beautiful area

[@cameronschlosser7163]

I have a department suggestion! ✋ go to Hampshire Illinois fire department

[@chuckman231]

Way back when in parts of Chester County many fire police were auxiliary police and carried guns.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Alert in Downingtow had armed fire police when they first started

[@rfd2772]

You should definitely visit Roosevelt fire district in Hyde park ny the home town of president Roosevelt

[@alejandromanhood3520]

Hi, is there any chance to get the documents that they used to build the thing to dry te uniforms? It's in the minute 33:40

[@mjm_68]

You should come and do a department in Rockland County NY

[@hanksamuelson]

holy friggin' shit that's a hall!

[@shadowwolfman01]

Rlly cool video have you ever got the chance to go see the fire station in willow street?

[@HeroesNextDoor]

We need the invite to make that happen

[@theunknownhacker4450]

First time to see a western new yorker

[@scottmoore3113]

Can anyone answer why Twin District is selling Engine 2? Engine 1 is much older.

[@twindistrictfirecompany9129]

We recently signed a contract for 2 new pumpers. Our research showed us that when these new pumpers are due for delivery, E-1 will be worth approx. what its worth today. However E-2 is worth considerably more now, than what it will be 2 years from now.

[@ptmy8590]

@@twindistrictfirecompany9129 What brand of engines are you getting?

[@jasonwilliams3223]

The budget for this station must be crazy

[@jonathoncripps9419]

7:11 y’all need to do a 24 hours with a fire station

[@HeroesNextDoor]

We did. But what I think your asking for is a video of us doing that along with a ride a long

[@Jacob-mm8xq]

Dang they got some good funding

[@firebuffandrewphotography]

Hopefully you guys come back to Buffalo

[@johnpratt9429]

WOW!

[@HeroesNextDoor]

We know right!!!

[@jimmyssnowremoval1075]

I’d love to see interview or video about fire police

[@HeroesNextDoor]

We have done those too check out the other videos

[@cp368productions2]

Twin District has one of the biggest budgets in the area. They are about an hour from my house. Definitely friendlier than my local department, I have known the guys in my local department for a couple decades and one of them threatened to "kick my ass" because I took a photo of their new truck.

[@mitch3448]

Most of their rigs are less than 10 years old and they are buying two brand new engines.... thats crazy. They need to be a paid department.

[@billforner3380]

They don’t have a ladder?

[@scottmoore3113]

The neighboring Districts/Departments to the north, east, south and west all have aerial trucks, so there's no need with the Lancaster, Depew and Cheektowaga Mutual Aid system.

[@Cammo-man27]

My dad is a volunteer at twin district

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Love it !!!

[@randyhildebrant3809]

Should’ve went another 15 min north and saw the much smaller career dept to compare.

[@HeroesNextDoor]

We just need that invite !

[@kevinhigh8161]

I am from texas I am wanna come work

[@dr6091]

nobody does volly fire like new york

[@TheCoconutMan1]

You should do Bowmansville

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Send the invite

[@nathanmeece9794]

This volunteer station is better equipped than some paid departments. Volunteer departments around here have to struggle to come up with money to buy new equipment. I wonder where they get all the money to buy new equipment and build a huge station?

[@twindistrictfirecompany9129]

We are a fire protection district. We are our own incorporation and contract our services with the Town of Lancaster. Yes were are very fortunate and through years of proper financial management, we are able to provide the best for our firefighters

[@IanFCFD2008]

Could you do station one and Tuscaloosa Alabama they are a fantastic fire station by the state of stadium of Alabama

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Yeah they just need to send an invite

[@jalenlane445]

Captain at 22???? How did that happen!!!

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Hard work, studied deeply, and great communication skills

[@nsbyband5239]

Please do fdny rescue company and water rescue division tnx

[@Mo_T27_SMT]

Damn either this county is a super rich county or just has a very philanthropic mob leader 😂😂

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Great management can go a long way. Leadership is the key

[@Melbemergencyvids]

So how many ems cars do they have in total plus will they keep their current engine 3 and 1 or replace them with a new engine 1 and replace engine 3 with a new engine 2 and yeah so how many of each vehicle do they have

[@twindistrictfirecompany9129]

We normally run with 3 Class A pumpers, 1 heavy rescue, 1 EMS response vehicle and several utility vehicles. We just recently signed a contract with Pierce for 2 new identical pumpers. These new pumpers will replace our current E-1 & E-2

[@Melbemergencyvids]

@@twindistrictfirecompany9129 that’s why I was wondering why a few vehicles have ems chief on the side of them

[@bonelessmateo]

Just a bmx pedal kid from Buffalo New York, crazy to find this video watching JCB hyrdogen engine development. Crazy to see the fire scene in the New York area is very admirable

[@chrishuston1451]

There's so much excess, how much was donated for the fancy stuff, or public funds?

[@MrTenor-ch5gs]

I would love for you to visit my department, shaker road loudonville fire in colonie ny

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Email us and invite to get the conversation started ! We would love to come see

[@OuterSpaceJake]

do my home town corfu!!

[@HeroesNextDoor]

We need the official invite from the station

[@roycemorris5951]

You should do the forest service 😂 we get nothing

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Send us an invite so we can make that happen! We would love to highlight that service too

[@kenturner2349]

I am sorry......but a 22 year old captain????? That is hilarious!

[@johnnydarter]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! X 50. And I wasn't even counting

[@northwesttravels7234]

Would be better without music background.

[@firstresponderstributechan4320]

You should definitely come to Ontario County, New York. We have some great departments!

[@jannpls2631]

The first time I ever read the description in one of your videos. That's how intrigued I was with TDVFD. This is by far the most incredible all volunteer operation I have ever seen. The building is incredible. The equipment top notch. The support systems (education, training, housing) is phenominal. Could easily contend for "department of the year" award (if there was one). Just incredible. The only thing I can't quite understand.....how can only 50 volunteers be willing to be part of this ? Heck, I want to join from 1000 miles away. A special shout out to Captain Andrew. At 22 ??? Awesome. Great job Mike. Congratulations. p,s, Mike, please address the funding aspect of this type of operation (the banquet hall doesn't even get tented out). Thanks.

[@twindistrictfirecompany9129]

Funding.... We are our own incorporation and we contract our services with the Town of Lancaster

[@georgecrosby113]

Would be interested in hearing some info on funding Sources.

[@jannpls2631]

George, I thought was thinking the same thing, Here is their answer................ "9:06 AM Twin District Volunteer Fire Company Twin District Volunteer Fire Company Hi Jay, Thanks for getting in touch, most of our funding comes from taxpayer dollars, we do a mailer donation letter, as well as some smaller events Like sportman raffles and chicken dinners. We have applied for grants, etc. Once again thanks for reaching out. Jeff - Chief of Department"

[@Joe_Mart]

I live by Buffalo

[@jakewise8186]

MONEY MONEY MONEY!! WEEOW

[@damienknight8354]

This is not far from me probably about 45mins

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Time for you to join 😉

[@reyes7411beans]

Dope

[@Swirlydread730]

Fancier than any paid dept I’ve ever seen

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Us too

[@damienknight8354]

I'll talk to my Cheif have you come down to a little small town fire company in machias New York

[@HeroesNextDoor]

Great thanks

[@heavy_duty4158]

Finally in New York

[@HeroesNextDoor]

This is as my first time to the west side of NY

[@robswan4170]

@@HeroesNextDoor hope you come back again. It would be awesome If you could do Niagara Falls Fire Dept and there water rescue unit.

[@croc106]

Soda? Your not from Buffalo...it's pop 😉

[@HeroesNextDoor]

I hear ya. I’m originally from Michigan and it’s pop there too however I moved to PA in 90’s and it’s been drilled out of me 😂😂🤣