Batavia City Firefighters - IAFF Local 896

06/06/2026

THANK YOU, BATAVIA!!

On Friday, June 5th, members of IAFF Local 896 proudly held our annual MDA Fill the Boot Drive.

Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of our community, we are proud to announce that together we raised $12,856.37 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association!

These donations help fund research, care, advocacy, and support services for individuals and families affected by neuromuscular diseases.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who stopped to make a contribution!

Thank you again Batavia for helping us Fill the Boot!

06/05/2026

MDA BOOT DRIVE TODAY UNTIL 2PM!

City Firefighters are currently out collecting donations benefiting Muscular Dystrophy Association until 2pm Friday 6/5/26.

If you miss us today, reminder you can always digitally donate at https://filltheboot.donordrive.com/teams/22035

06/04/2026

TOMORROW!!

ANNUAL MDA BOOT DRIVE 6/5/26 7:30am - 2pm.

City of Batavia Professional Firefighters will host the annual MDA boot drive raising funds to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association

Fire fighters from International Association of Fire Fighters Local 896 will hit the streets with boots in hand seeking donations for the MDA on Friday 6/5/26 from 7:30am-2pm, at Main and Court Street, and Ellicott and Court Street in the City of Batavia.

06/02/2026

Can't make our annual Muscular Dystrophy Association boot drive on Friday June 5th? No problem! We now accept online donations!

Follow our link to help support L896 as we raise critical funds for the MDA!

Team fundraising page for Batavia NY Fire Fighters L0896

05/31/2026

Proudly serving and providing quality Fire & EMS services to City of Batavia residents, businesses, and visitors since 1916.

City of Batavia Memorial Day Parade 2026

05/29/2026

City of Batavia Firefighters Local 896 will hit the streets on 6/5/26 from 7:30am-2p, at Main and Court Street, and Ellicott and Court Street in the City of Batavia collecting funds to support Muscular Dystrophy Association

File photo Press release BATAVIA, NY, May 29, 2026 — The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has collected critical funds in the community since 1954 – one dollar at a time – as part …

05/28/2026

1 WEEK AWAY FROM OUR ANNUAL MDA BOOT DRIVE!

Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 896 annual Fill the Boot Drive for Muscular Dystrophy Association.

City of Batavia IAFF Local 896 will be continuing their long-standing tradition as its members host the annual boot drive raising funds to support MDA’s vision to accelerate research, advance care, and advocate for the support of MDA families.

Dedicated fire fighters from Local 896 will hit the streets with boots in hand asking pedestrians, motorists, and other passersby to donate to the MDA on Friday 6/5/26 from 7:30am-2pm, at Main and Court Street, and Ellicott and Court Street in the City of Batavia.

05/27/2026

MVA

2nd Platoon

Oak St & West Main St. 5/27/26 1321hrs

City Engine 12, Ladder 15 and City Squad 19 dispatched to the 2 car motor Vehicle Accident blocking traffic.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day Parade 2026

05/23/2026

Tree & Wires Down

3rd Platoon

18 Union Street. 5/23/26 1151hrs.

City Engine 11 and City Engine 12 dispatched to the reported tree and wires down on a vehicle and house with collapse.

Power line down, no injuries reported.