Senator Young Congratulates Allegany Engine Company Member Jim Boser for 60 Years of Service

Among Accomplishments, Boser Served As Department Chief from 1963-65

ALLEGANY – Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I- Olean) recently joined members of Allegany Engine Company and Allegany Rescue and EMS Inc. to celebrate a successful 2014. During the department’s annual awards banquet and dinner-dance, department member Jim Boser was honored for 60 years of service.

“Our volunteer fire departments are made up of courageous men and women who put their lives on hold when others need it most,” said Senator Young. “Jim has been a pillar of service to the Allegany community. For 60 years he has been responding to alarms and helping to guide the department and the engine company as it grew from humble beginnings. I have known Jim for years through his work with both the fire department and in local government. His leadership and dedication to the community has been tremendous.”

Boser served as Chief for Allegany Fire Department from 1963 to 1965. Along with his membership in Allegany Engine Company, he also serves as a member of the Cattaraugus County Legislature.

Allegany Fire Department was formally founded in 1890 and provides fire and emergency medical services (EMS) coverage for over 100 square miles, including the towns of Allegany and Humphrey. The department also provides fire and EMS coverage for the campus of St. Bonaventure University.