Erie County Fair - 2022
Come see us at the Erie County Fair this year from August 10-21st. We'll be in the Firemen's Building. Looking forward to see everybody this year!
Is Your Group Interested in a Ride on the Fireboat Cotter?
Dates and availability for the upcoming 2022 season are limited.
Contact Captain Sixt for details and restrictions. 716-846-4265 or Jdsixt3fireboatcotter@gmail.com.
Want to Learn More?? Presentations Are Now Available!!
Did you know that the Fireboat E.M. Cotter Conservancy offers an Educational and Informational presentation to local Community and Senior groups to learn more about our local Historic Landmark, the 119 year old Fireboat E. M. Cotter?
We have a 30 minute video and speaker presentation, as well as a companion presentation for our partner group, the Buffalo Fire Historical Museum. We will provide the speaker, videos, screens, and brochures and you provide the room and an electrical connection.
These presentations highlight the history of the Buffalo Fire Department and the changes to the waterfront over many years and include a video tour of the Fireboat, top to bottom. Sure to interest everyone!
If you would like more information or to make arrangements for groups, please contact Mr. Ronald Endle, Conservancy President at 716-479-4186 or email: ronfirellc@aol.com. We look forward to seeing you.
Upcoming Events
2023 Fund Raising Campaign
The E.M. Cotter Conservancy is about to embark on a fund-raising campaign consisting of two parts. In the first phase we will be soliciting contributions from the public and private sectors of the Western New York Community to raise funds for some much need repairs to the Fireboat.
The second phase will be a in-person fund raising event to be held Sunday June 25, 2023, at Riverworks.
Please keep watching this site for more detailed information.
Is Your Group Interested in a Ride on the Fireboat Cotter?
If your group is interested in a ride on the Fireboat Cotter, we will begin scheduling for the 2023 season in mid April 2023. Dates are limited and are scheduled on a first call basis.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT INDIVIDUAL RIDES ARE NOT AVAILABLE.*
Contact Captain Sixt for details and restrictions at (716) 846-4265.
Want to Learn More?? Presentations Are Now Available!!
Did you know that the Fireboat E.M. Cotter Conservancy offers an Educational and Informational presentation to local Community and Senior groups to learn more about our local Historic Landmark, the 119 year old Fireboat E. M. Cotter?
We have a 30 minute video and speaker presentation, as well as a companion presentation for our partner group, the Buffalo Fire Historical Museum. We will provide the speaker, videos, screens, and brochures and you provide the room and an electrical connection.
These presentations highlight the history of the Buffalo Fire Department and the changes to the waterfront over many years and include a video tour of the Fireboat, top to bottom. Sure to interest everyone!
If you would like more information or to make arrangements for groups, please contact Mr. Ronald Endle, Conservancy Secretary at 716-479-4186 or email: ronfirellc@aol.com. We look forward to seeing you.