History
The City of Olean Fire Department has been a paid professional department since 1894. Currently there are 37 IAFF Local 1796 Union members consisting of 2 Captains, 4 Lieutenants, and 29 Firefighters.
On August 28, 1968, the Olean Fire Department became affiliated with the International Association of Firefighters. Their first offical meeting was held on October 7, 1968. The following 25 men were the first members of the Local 1796.
Officers
Albert Abdo Jr. - President
Clarence Spiller - Vice President
Anthony Trieskey - Secretary/Treasurer
Larry Young - Sergent at Arms
Members
|
Neil Connelly |
John Melnyk |
|
Wm. Ronolder |
John Gibbons |
|
Jos. Snopkowski |
Richard White |
|
Frank Ensell |
John Dougherty |
|
Donald Doughtery |
John Washington |
|
Frank Williams |
John Snopkowski |
|
Francis Leonard |
Raymond Limerick |
|
William Armstrong |
Herbert Elmore |
|
William "Bud" Fromme |
John Ducey |
|
Frank Marknira |
Robert Cole |