Buffalo Professional Firefighters Local 282

08/07/2026

We extend our sincere congratulations to Local 282 Member Ron Bourgeois on his promotion to Division Chief from Battalion Chief. Chief Bourgeois will oversee the Training Division, designated as call sign “B-57”.

08/05/2026

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Buffalo, NY

🚒 Join Team Buffalo Firefighters! Members , friends and family. Walk/run in honor of our fallen heroes. Not just here at home but across the entire fire service. Ut Vivant Alii.

🔗 www.buffalofirefighters.org/tunneltotowers

Follow the footsteps of 9/11 hero, New York City Firefighter Stephen Siller, to ensure that we never forget and honor the sacrifices of our nation's first responders and military heroes.

08/04/2026

If any members are interested in joining our team this year for the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Buffalo, NY, please reach out to Donny Melendez.

08/02/2026

07/25/2026

Great work in the community as always by our members!

Buffalo Fire is always eager to engage in the community through PR, or “Public Relations” events. Our community is the heart of this city we proudly serve and love to work with them in any way possible!

07/24/2026

Buffalo Fire Members for EMS Standby at Italian Fest Today-Sunday! Stop by and say hello

Our members from left to right:

FF Nappo (T15)
DC Majtyka-Hartman (B55/SOC)
FF Boris (E21)
Captain Barnes (E34)
FF Burnett (E34)
BC Ray (B45/SOC)

07/23/2026

Buffalo Fire Local 282 sends out deepest condolences to the family of Jay Mazurkiewicz. Jay was very active in the WNY Fire community and worked with and instructed many BFD members. He is also an Honorary Member of the 282.

07/22/2026

Great work from our members at E25/T10, E2, and E36!

07/15/2026

The Buffalo Fire Local 282 board members in Rochester for our fallen brother Lt. John “JJ” Joseph.

From left to right:

3rd Battalion Trustee Lt Shawn Duffy (E31)
Sgt. at Arms Lt Joseph Marchitte (L4)
Recording Secretary Lt Donny Melendez (E19)
4th Battalion Trustee Lt Mike Pasquale (E37)
Union President John Otto (R1)
Treasurer Lt Rick Panowicz (F20)
Peer Support Coordinator Lt Otis Stephen’s (E23)

Thank you for representing the BFD!