Our Mission
Preserve moments, share photography, and show appreciation for the emergency-services community.
Western New York
WNY 3RD ALARM
FIRE BUFFS
Capturing the Call. Preserving the Tradition. Sharing fire apparatus photography and celebrating the emergency-services community across Western New York.
VIEW GALLERY ABOUT OUR GROUPWho we are
About WNY 3RD ALARM
WNY 3RD ALARM FIRE BUFFS is a Western New York-based fire-buffing and photography group. We document fire apparatus, public events, and the people and traditions of the fire service from appropriate public locations.
Our Approach
Respect departments, responders, residents, privacy, and all scene restrictions.
Our Coverage
Western New York, with activities and photography shared when appropriate.
📸 PHOTO OF THE WEEK
🚒 Featured Apparatus Photography
📸 Photographer: Quinn
WNY 3RD ALARM | Weekly Photo Spotlight
On camera
Photo Gallery
Our fire apparatus photography. More photos coming soon.
WNY 3RD ALARM WEATHER OPERATIONS
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Official National Weather Service information for Western New York.
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🌤️ UPCOMING FORECAST
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For safety-critical decisions, verify alerts directly with the National Weather Service.
Public group updates
CAD Activity
Publicly approved, general incident summaries. Exact addresses, personal information, and responder locations are not displayed.
PUBLIC FEED STATUS
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Behind the Lens
📸 Our Photographers
Meet the photographers capturing fire apparatus and emergency-services moments across Western New York.
Founder / Photographer
Lily
Fire apparatus and emergency-services photography.
📸 Featured: Engine 4 at Sunset
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Admin / Photographer
Quinn
📸 Featured: What he looks like
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Technology Admin / Photographer
Tony
Fire apparatus photography and website development.
📸 Featured: Scranton Rescue 7
VIEW PHOTOSThe people behind the camera
Meet the Team
Meet the WNY 3RD ALARM team.
Admin for Technology
Tony
Website, technology, and digital systems.
Founder
Lily
Group coordination and member support.
Admin
Quinn
Photography and group participation.
Only share member details that each person has agreed to make public.
What's happening
Latest News
Official group updates will appear here. Add a date and short update whenever you have news to share.
GROUP UPDATE
Welcome to WNY 3RD ALARM
Our website is live. Check back for photography, community-event updates, and announcements from the group.
Out in the community
Events Calendar
Public events and appearances may be listed here once confirmed. No live incident responses or real-time member movements are published.
Upcoming Events
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Community events and public apparatus displays
Check back for confirmed dates and details.
Interested in the group?
Join Our Group
We welcome interest from people in Western New York who share an appreciation for fire apparatus photography and the fire-service community. Membership is subject to group review and expectations.
What we value
Respect, responsibility, safe conduct, privacy, and a genuine interest in photography and community events.
Safety comes first
Members do not self-dispatch, enter emergency scenes, interfere with responders, or use restricted access. Follow all official instructions.
Apply to Join
Fill out our official membership application to be considered for WNY 3RD ALARM FIRE BUFFS.
Get in touch
Contact Us
For general questions, photography inquiries, community-event information, or membership interest, send us a message.
Email:
wny3rdalarm716@gmail.com
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