Buffalo Fire rides for Roswell

ride-for-roswell, originally uploaded by Kevin Brautlacht.

 The Buffalo Fire Department's Local 282 is raising money for Roswell Park Cancer Institute by participating in the "Ride for Roswell" event on Saturday, June 27, 2009. The money they raise will help researchers and physicians better understand the causes of cancer and discover new methods of prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Visit their page today and join the team or make a donation!
The BFD's page can be found here

My first magazine cover

  I've finally gotten a photo published as a cover! The February 2009 issue of Fire Engineering will have my photo from a fire on Kamper Street.

  I've had several photos published before inside other magazines, but this is the first cover and boy it just feels great!

  I'd like to thank Diane Feldman, Nate DeMarse and all the other fine folks at Fire Engineering for their help and professionalism.

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!