Station information
The East Avon Fire Department works under the Part Town of Avon Fire District, covering approximately 38 square miles and 3,500 residents. The Department operates with a Quad, Quint, Pumper, Engine, 2 Support Vehicles and 3 Chiefs Vehicles which run out of our two stations.
Station 1 is located at 1615 West Henrietta Road, in the Hamlet of East Avon.
Station 2 is located on 2120 Sacket Road, near Littleville Road, on the southwest side of the fire district.
History
The East Avon Chemical Hose Company was formed in August of 1926, when the VanZandt Hose Company donated chemical fire trucks to them. In 1939, the East Avon Volunteer Fire Department Incorporation was formed and still serves the Town of Avon, excluding the Village of Avon.
JUNIORS PROGRAM
The East Avon Fire Junior Program is for young adults ages 14 to 17 can be part of a program that stresses respect, discipline, organization and teaches the foundation of firefighting and emergency medical service while having fun!
The purpose of the Juniors Program is to teach these young adults the basics of firefighting, emergency medicine, and running an organization. The program is modeled after the fire department which is based on a paramilitary organization.
The Juniors participate in the fire department’s monthly drills. This allows them to actively interact and learn with the firefighters. The Juniors can also attend the fire department’s monthly meeting where they will learn about parliamentary procedure and Robert’s Rules of Order. They also assist and participate with the fire department in numerous other functions such as marching in parades, assisting with fundraisers and other work details.
The East Avon Fire Juniors Program invites both young adults and their parents to come visit our program. With Juniors you can make lots of friends and have a great experience most kids don’t get to have!
If you have any questions or want more information, stop in any Monday evening at 7:00pm.
