The East Amherst Fire Department of East Amherst, New York was organized 1n 1919 by a group of local residents, who, sharing a mutual concern for fire protection, purchased an American LaFrance No. 11 chemical fire engine two-wheeled pull-cart with money from their own pockets. This group was led by Philip P. Paultler and the Muegel Brothers, George, Christian, and Louis. The first meeting of record of the "East Amherst Fire Company" was held on March 6th, 1920. The fire company was officially incorporated in 1927.
The fire company grew rapidly. With donations, fundraisers, and dedicated work, was able to purchase a piece of land on which to build a fire hall by June of 1920. The first house was reconstructed by the members from an old roller skating rink. This Building was located on the west side of Transit Road approximately one-quarter mile north of Muegel Rd. in East Amherst, New York, adjacent to the property which they had acquired. The building was part of a large building complex. Members of the fire company detached the building from the complex and moved it approximately one-hundred yards to the property next door.
On April 1,1992 the Transit Fire Company Inc. was renamed the East Amherst Fire Department, Inc.In 2003, Station 1 again was completely renovated and expanded. Today the East Amherst Fire Department is a well-equipped, well-trained fire department, which is at the forefront of firefighting technology. The East Amherst Fire Department has come a long way since its humble beginning and has a proud heritage of dedicated efficient service to the East Amherst community which will endure long into the future.