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On January 29, 2016 the Fireboat E.M. Cotter Conservancy, Inc. was formed. The Conservancy is a collaboration of the Fire Bell Club of Buffalo, the Buffalo Fire Historical Museum, Firefighters Local 282 Union and the WNY Retired Firefighters. It is our mission to promote and support the Buffalo Fire Department Fireboat Cotter which is in need of some costly repairs: new propellers, shafts, engine overhaul and hull repairs.
The Conservancy hopes to maintain “above the waterline upkeep” for the E.M. Cotter with our fundraising.
The Conservancy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation and all donations are tax deductible. Our Tax ID is #81-1265898.
Make a gift in honor of a firefighter or in memory of someone you love.
The Cotter Conservancy Is Looking For New Members!!
The Cotter Conservatory is looking for new members to join our organization tasked with keeping the oldest working Fireboat in the world afloat for years to come! Apply as a Non Voting member to start and see inside some of the history and work it takes to keep an over 125 year old vessel in the best shape it can be!
Reach Out to us Via the Contact Us Page to start your journey!