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...
by Michael Mackay | Feb 17, 2023 | Fire Department News
If you have been in the fire service long enough there’s a good chance you know Jonathan Dudley (we’re sorry lol). However, if you don’t know him, one of his mottos to live by is, “If you see a need, fill a need”. Well, the members saw a...
by Michael Mackay | Jan 29, 2023 | Fire Department News
The long awaited Fish Fry Dinner schedule has been released and we cannot wait to see you all at the Fire House. The dinners will be held on February 24th, March 3rd, March 24th and March 31st. The menu will include our famous fish fry dinner as well as a pizza...
by Michael Mackay | Jan 21, 2023 | Fire Department News
3 am on Saturday January 21, 2023 Shaker Road, West Albany, Verdoy, Colonie Village, Latham and Menands responded to a structure fire in the abandoned Red Lion Inn. The top floor of the building was engulfed by flames. An exterior attack was established. Vagrants were...
by Michael Mackay | Jan 20, 2023 | Fire Department News
Fire Fighter Nick Kalogridis recently completed his certification as an EMT. The four month program included segments on patient medication, securing of the airways and trauma incidents. Upon completion of the program Nick stated, “with taking my EMT...
by Michael Mackay | Jan 19, 2023 | Fire Department News
The Menands Fire Department responded to 271 call for assistance during 2022. Our extensive training program coupled with the years of experience allowed for an efficient response to each incident. Here is a breakdown of those calls: EMS Calls for Assistance: 34 Motor...
by Menands Fire Co | Nov 9, 2022 | Fire Department News
Today around 7 am, the Menands Fire Department, along with several other departments were dispatched to a structure fire located at 412 Broadway. A working fire was dispatched within minutes of receiving the call. The Chief was notified that all residents were out of...
