Town of Tonawanda Paramedics

06/26/2025

Info on this years fireworks.

Town of Tonawanda Residents and Businesses,

The Town of Tonawanda will be conducting our annual Kenney Park Independence Day
Celebration and fireworks display on July 3, 2025. We strive to make this event fun and
safe for everyone. We anticipate a large increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic, in the
area of Kenney Park and surrounding streets, between the hours of 5 PM and 11 PM.

This increase will have an impact on travel to local residences and businesses. Uniformed
police officers and crossing guards will be assigned to surrounding intersections to assist
with pedestrian and vehicular traffic. In order to provide a safe travel environment during
the celebration, the Town of Tonawanda Police Department will be implementing the
following measures of traffic control:

1. Colvin Blvd. northbound from Brighton Rd.
– Closed to vehicular traffic 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

2. Colvin Blvd. southbound from Sharon Ave.
– Closed to vehicular traffic 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

3. Colvin Blvd. southbound from Eggert Rd.
– Closed to vehicular traffic 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

4. Brighton Rd. westbound from Colvin Blvd.
– Closed to vehicular traffic 8:00 PM –10:30 PM

5. Brighton Rd. eastbound from Cindy Dr.
– Closed to vehicular traffic 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

6. Colvin Blvd. at Belmont Ave. – Intersection will remain open
*Intersection will be staffed with crossing guards 5 PM – 11 PM for pedestrian traffic

Please anticipate delays, exercise caution while traveling, and enjoy the celebration.

06/09/2025

Town of Tonawanda Police Department Mourns the Loss of K9 Diehl

The Town of Tonawanda Police Department is deeply saddened to announce the passing of K9 Diehl, beloved partner of Officer Ryan Taber. K9 Diehl faithfully served the department since September 10, 2018, and was an invaluable member of our K9 Unit.

A highly skilled German Shepherd, K9 Diehl’s training and expertise included tracking, agility, article search, building and open-area search, chase and apprehension, and handler protection. She was on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and responded to countless tactical calls. Her presence was integral to operations involving containment and support for the department’s SWAT Team. Beyond her operational duties, K9 Diehl was also a proud ambassador of the department. She participated in numerous public demonstrations and regularly attended community events and school presentations, helping build trust between the police and the community we serve.

K9 Diehl was chosen for her physical ability, strength, intelligence, and strong temperament—traits essential for high-stress law enforcement situations. She was named in honor of the late Captain Thomas J. Diehl, who tragically passed away on April 10, 2017, leaving a legacy of dedication and service.

The Town of Tonawanda Police Department extends its deepest condolences to K9 Diehl’s partner, Officer Ryan Taber, and all who had the privilege of working alongside her. She will be remembered not only as a loyal and courageous K9 officer but also as a symbol of honor and commitment. Rest in peace, K9 Diehl. You served with strength and heart. You will not be forgotten.

05/27/2025

WE ARE HIRING!!!

05/26/2025

Today, we take a moment to reflect on and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. military. Their courage, dedication, and willingness to lay down their lives for our freedom and safety deserve our deepest respect and gratitude. As we remember them, let us also pledge to support their families and ensure that their legacy of service is never forgotten. The values they fought for—liberty, justice, and peace—continue to inspire us. May we carry their memory with us as we strive to uphold the ideals they defended.

05/20/2025

The Town of Tonawanda Paramedics would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Retired Paramedic Supervisor Carla Bevilacqua. Supervisor Bevilacqua served the Town of Tonawanda and Village of Kenmore from May 1987 till her retirement in September 2013. In her retirement, she served for many years as a member of the James V. and Fay P. Ryan Paramedic Foundation, where her advocacy for the Paramedic unit continued. We cannot express enough gratitude for all that she did to make the Paramedic unit the success it is today. Rest in peace, thank you.

05/20/2025

Share a picture of your past or present response vehicle, "boo-boo bus", "rig", "wagon", "horizontal-taxi", "ambo", "RA", "rescue", or ambulance", or "fly car."

In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS professionals and the important work they do in our nation's communities. National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's frontline. EMS Week is presented by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) in partnership with the National Associations of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). Together, NAEMT and ACEP lead annual EMS Week activities. These organizations are working to ensure that the important contributions of EMS professionals in safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of their communities are fully celebrated and recognized.

05/19/2025

As EMS professionals, WE CARE. FOR EVERYONE. Our dedication and lifesaving skills are put to the test every day. We’re called to care in big cities and in small towns, in private homes, businesses, schools and on our nation's roadways.

Whether it’s saving a young victim of a motor vehicle crash, helping an elderly patient who’s forgotten to take her medication, stabilizing a construction worker experiencing chest pain on the jobsite, or treating an overdose on a city street, we’re trained and ready to deliver a range of medical interventions and support because WE CARE. FOR EVERYONE.

Our roles and responsibilities are growing and changing and we’re rising to the challenge. From community paramedicine to preventive healthcare, we’re tasked with providing next-level patient navigation and care in new surroundings, using new technologies. We’re there for our community, whenever and wherever they need us. Because WE CARE. FOR EVERYONE.

01/15/2025

12/23/2024

𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬

As it prepares to launch its ambulance service in early 2025, the Town of Tonawanda is seeking qualified applicants. Candidates must hold a New York State Emergency Medical Technician certification or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic certification. Compensation includes competitive salary, New York State Pension, and other benefits. Applicants can apply at the Erie County Department of Personnel website under the continuous recruitment page:

Emergency Medical Technician 42342010

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/erieco/jobs/4756485/emergency-medical-technician-42342010-continuous-recruitment-no-written-exam-r?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Paramedic Trainee 43-000

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/erieco/jobs/725375/paramedic-trainee-43-000-continuous-recruitment-no-written-exam-required?sort=ClosingDate%7CAscending&page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Contact Town of Tonawanda Paramedic Supervisor Matthew DeRose with any questions: mderose@tonawanda.ny.us.

12/20/2024

WE ARE HIRING
Join Our Growing Municipal Ambulance Service
Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician Positions Available

The Town of Tonawanda is seeking Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician Applicants
• Qualified candidates must hold a New York State Emergency Medical Technician certification or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic certification
• Compensation includes competitive salary, New York State Pension, and other benefits
• Applicants may apply at the Erie County Department of Personnel website under the continuous recruitment page
Posting:
Emergency Medical Technician 42342010.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/erieco/jobs/4756485/emergency-medical-technician-42342010-continuous-recruitment-no-written-exam-r?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Paramedic Trainee 43-000.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/erieco/jobs/725375/paramedic-trainee-43-000-continuous-recruitment-no-written-exam-required?sort=ClosingDate%7CAscending&page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Contact Town of Tonawanda Paramedic Supervisor Matthew DeRose with any questions: mderose@tonawanda.ny.us

12/04/2024

CPR class tonight!!
We will be in the building across the street from 50 Jamaica Rd. See you tonight! 5:45

11/14/2024

Good morning. A beautiful sunrise in the town this morning.