Long time member, Douglas Hanes passed on February 9th, 2025. A celebration of Doug's life will be held on Saturday, February 15th, beginning at 10 AM at Gratwick Hose #6, 110 Ward Road, North Tonawanda. Light refreshments will be served following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Fire Boat E. M. Cotter Conservancy, Inc., PO Box 247, Bowmansville, NY 14026, or to St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120.

View his obit here.