The Erie County public safety and emergency-response communities are mourning the loss of Tyler Schenck, a valued member of the fire and EMS family who reportedly died following a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Elma on August 22, 2026.
Schenck was remembered as a respected member of the Erie County Department of Health EMS Division and the Erie County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Services Hazardous Materials Response Team. He was also associated with Hamburg EMS and had previously served with Reserve Fire Company.
At approximately 10 p.m. Saturday, emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle crash in Elma. Members of Blossom Volunteer Fire Company, Spring Brook Fire District #1, Erie County EMS and the Erie County Sheriff’s Office worked together at the scene. Further details about the circumstances of the collision have been withheld while the investigation continues.
Those who knew Tyler described him as lovable, lighthearted and passionate about emergency medical services. Colleagues remembered him as someone who genuinely cared about the people he encountered and who brought compassion and dedication to his work.
Through his service in fire and EMS organizations, Schenck made a meaningful impression on fellow first responders, coworkers and members of the communities he served. His passing represents a profound loss for the people who worked beside him and for the wider public safety community.
Our deepest condolences go to Tyler’s family, friends, colleagues and fellow first responders during this heartbreaking time. Losing someone who devoted his life to helping others is especially painful for those who shared that mission with him.
Tyler’s legacy will live on through the people he served, the coworkers he supported and the emergency-response communities to which he contributed. His commitment to EMS and public safety will remain part of the memories held by those who knew him.
As the investigation continues, additional information may be released when appropriate. Until then, Tyler Schenck will be remembered with gratitude and respect for his service, compassion and dedication to others.
Disclaimer: This tribute is based on the information provided and should not be considered an independent confirmation of the circumstances or cause of Tyler Schenck’s death. Official details remain subject to the ongoing investigation by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.
