by Michael Mackay | Apr 19, 2023 | Fire Department News
Just because our department is growing, doesn’t mean we are not looking for new members. It does not matter what your normal job is, or how old you are. We are looking for anyone as young as 16 years old to join our department. Whether it is as an interior...
by Michael Mackay | Apr 5, 2023 | Fire Department News
Congratulations to the newly elected officials of the Menands Fire Department. Chief- David Ognan 1st Assistant Chief- Mike Steurer 2nd Assistant Chief- Jonathan Dudley Captain- Harvey Bender Captain- TJ Robertson Lieutenant- Sherri Archambault As well as...
by Michael Mackay | Mar 27, 2023 | Fire Department News
We would like to introduce Squad 6. Squad 6 will be the primary engine company for the Menands Fire Department. It will be used to take pressure off of Rescue 6 and Truck 6, ultimately extending the usable life of both apparatus. We want to thank the Village Board for...
by Michael Mackay | Mar 26, 2023 | Fire Department News
If you are looking for something to do this SUNDAY afternoon stop by Brown’s and help support the MENANDS FIRE CO. CHILI CREW led by Harvey and Sherri as they compete against over 20 other Company’s and Departments in the first Chili Cookoff since 2020. We hope...
by Michael Mackay | Mar 23, 2023 | Fire Department News
ALBANY — New York’s more than 81,000 volunteer firefighters save taxpayers an estimated $3.8 billion a year in wages and benefits at a time when their ranks are dwindling but recruitment efforts are being ramped up, according to a study released by the...