Riding in shiny trucks, throwing candy in parades, and wearing well-kept, matching uniforms is only a part of the job as a volunteer firefighter. Throughout the Kenmore and Tonawanda area, there are seven local volunteer firefighter companies: Kenilworth, Ellwood, River Road, Sheridan Park, Brighton, Kenmore and Ellicott Creek. Each of these fire companies have
Although the county is still struggling to hire lifeguards, a 15% increase in lifeguard staff will allow Cool Waters and more county splash pads and wading pools to open.