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Buffalo Fireboat Edward M. Cotter Celebrates 125 Years
September 24, 2025 | NEW YORK
JEFFREY ARNOLD, Senior Correspondent

Photo by Jeffrey Arnold/@firephoto25The historic Buffalo fireboat Edward M. Cotter.
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BUFFALO, NY - On Saturday, September 20, the world's oldest working fireboat, Buffalo Fire Department's "Edward M. Cotter" (Engine 20) celebrated its 125th anniversary with "Cotterfest" at Riverfest Park. To make a donation to help keep this historic landmark afloat visit www.emcotterconservancy.org .