A podcast for fire photographers

  I recently found a new podcast about emergency services photography, the Fireground Action Photography podcast. It can be found here.
  It's a weekly show produced by Craig Durling, an excellent California based photographer. Co-hosting the show along with Craig is Ross A. Benson, an equally impressive photographer. The podcast delivers a wealth of information; not only on fireground photography; but on gear, technology and photography in general.
  For anyone interested in photography, and especially those shooting firegrounds, it is definitely worth checking out.

My first fire of 2009

 Photographed my first fire in 2009. One of my resolutions is to post more content. The fire occurred on Fredro Street and was dispatched shortly before 2PM as a PS assignment(preliminary signal) sending 2 engines, 1 ladder and Battalion Chief. First due E35 requested the balance with a fire on the first floor of an occupied 2 story wood frame. Crews made a good stop on the first floor and had to chase some fire that went up to the second floor. No definite cause, but the dispatch came in as a fire in the dryer. I was going to go on the PS, but waited till they called for the balance, I might have had some better shots.

 The rest of the photos can be seen here

XMAS Display Slideshow

Some more holiday decorations at the Fire Museum. Be sure to stop by and see them in person!

Buffalo's Newest Firehouse

 Construction work continues on the new quarters of Engine 31/Ladder 14. Photo taken October 30, 2008.

Christmas Time at the Museum!

 It's time again for the spectacular Christmas display at the Museum. From now until January 31, 2009 visitors can marvel at the wonderful collection of Christmas items with a firefighting theme including ceramic firehouses, nutcrackers, Santas, and an HO scale train.

 Be sure to stop by and enjoy this display that grows bigger and better every year!

NEW! Tiller Display at the Fire Museum

  Come experience the thrill and excitement of driving a tiller ladder truck. The Buffalo Fire Museum's newest display uses a real tiller cab from the Buffalo Fire Department and video to recreate what it feels like to drive a ladder truck through the streets of Buffalo.

  Take your seat in the cab and learn what it takes to drive these unique rigs down narrow streets and around corners. After some driver training, respond with lights and sirens to actual emergencies!


  The display can be seen at the Buffalo Fire Museum, 1850 William Street, Buffalo, N.Y. on Saturdays from 10AM til 4PM. Admission is free.

Actor Jerry Mathers comes to Buffalo

The "Help is Here Express" bus tour along with American TV icon and "Leave it To Beaver" star Jerry Mathers were in Buffalo today stopping at the Matthew Gajewski Medical Center at 1500 Broadway. The bus tour is part of the Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA) - a nationwide effort sponsored by America's pharmaceutical research companies to help people in need access prescription medicines.
Jerry Mathers, who suffers from diabetes and is traveling with the PPA bus to raise awareness of this devastating chronic disease, is an American icon, best known for his portrayal of "Beaver" Cleaver in the television classic, "Leave it To Beaver".
To date, the PPA has helped more than 5 million people across America, including more than 165,000 patients in New York. To get more information on what help you can receive from PPA, visit their website at www.pparx.org or call the toll free phone number 1-888-4PPA-NOW where trained operators take calls in 150 languages.

Jerry Mathers, aka the "Beav", signs autographs(left pic), and poses for a photo with my wife, Julie(on the right) and her sister Cindy. I'd like to thank Mr. Mathers for being so nice to us all, a class act all the way!