Depew Engine 6

2001 American LaFrance Eagle Pumper

1750 GPM Pump, 750 Gallon Tank

Depew Rescue 7

1997 Simon Duplex/Marion Heavy Rescue

Equipped with a 25 Foot telescopic light tower and various rescue tools such as the Jaws-Of-Life.

West End Hose Co. #6

2325 George Urban Blvd.

Depew, NY 14043

(716) 683-9518

History of the Incorporation of the West End Hose Company #6

History Courtesy of Past Chief Arthur J. Domino and Keith Wesolek

Since the Village of Depew was expanding west in the 1950’s and 1960’s, it became clear that there was a need for fire protection in this area. In 1967, the Village Board authorized the Depew Fire Department to look into establishing two fire companies in this area and a fire department expansion committee was formed.

The nucleus of the two new companies were expected to come from the Dick Rd / George Urban section of the village. One company would utilize the 1951 GMC pumper that was recently retired by the Aetna Hose Company & the emergency truck recently purchased (1967 International Emergency truck) could be assigned to the 2nd company. In December of 1967 two concurrent meetings took place. The prospective members for the engine company met at the North side fire station & those interested in forming a ladder & rescue company met at the Southside fire station. A Committee was appointed to draw up a set of by-laws for the new organization and was provided with copies of existing by-laws from several of the established companies in the fire department to serve as a model for the organization. On May 6,1968 the village board authorized the incorporation of the West End Hose Company # 6 & the Hook & Ladder Rescue Company # 7. The engine company would use the middle room at the North side fire station for use & the rescue company would use a room at the Southside fire station until permanent quarters could be built. A year later the construction of the West End fire station was completed & both companies were re-located to this station. Both companies would help protect the entire boundaries of the Village of Depew. The Ladder & Rescue Company # 7 continued to operate with the Village of Depew but was in a continuing political battle revolving around the type of fire apparatus for the company. In December of 1972 the fire chief recommended the merger of Ladder & Rescue Company # 7 into the West End Hose Co # 6. After fire company & village board meetings, it was agreed upon the Ladder & Rescue Company # 7 be dissolved & that the active members & equipment be transferred into the engine company.