Our Story
First organized in the primitive days of what is now the City of Buffalo, the Buffalo Fire Fighters Local 282 represents the over 700 men and women who make up the Buffalo Fire Department, which proudly serves over a quarter of a million people spanning a geographical area of about 42 square miles.
Mission Statement
To ensure the highest level of quality fire, EMS, and specialized services in our community through leadership, action, and partnerships with all levels of government.
Meet the Executives
President: Vincent Ventresca vventresca@buffalofirefighters.com
Vice President: Timothy Nowak tnowak@buffalofirefighters.com
Recording Secretary: Bob Carnevale rcarnevale@buffalofirefighters.com
Secretary / Treasurer: Timothy Smith tcsmith@buffalofirefighters.com
SGT - at - Arms: John Otto jotto@buffalofirefighters.com
3rd District Trustee: Kevin Sikorski ksikorski@buffalofirefighters.com
4th District Trustee: Joe Marchitte jmarchitte@buffalofirefighters.com
6th District Trustee: Justin Sumbrum jsumbrum@buffalofirefighters.com
7th District Trustee: Otis Stephens ostephens@buffalofirefighters.com
Administrative Assistant: Terry LaRusch tlarusch@buffalofirefighters.com
