Guilderland Center Fire Department

08/04/2026

We welcome all residents to come out and join us at National night out hosted by the Guilderland Police Department this evening at Tawasentha Park.

The event starts at 6 PM and runs till 9PM.

All the Town Fire Depts will be there along with EMS, other local police agencies, food, vendors, and fun for the kids and much more.

Come support all that is local to our town.

07/29/2026

We are currently out with a flooded roadway, route 20 is closed between Rt 158 and fuller station rd.

 Those looking to traverse Rt 20 please use Rt 146 to Rt 158 and vise versa.

Thank you.

07/06/2026

07/03/2026

Rope Rescue Incident

On Thursday, July 2, 2026, at approximately 8:40 p.m., Guilderland Center Fire Department was dispatched to Frenchs Hollow in Guilderland Center following a request for assistance from the Guilderland Police Department and Guilderland EMS for an injured patient located on the upper cliff.

Upon arrival, rescue personnel assessed the situation and determined a rope rescue was required to remove the patient. A rescue swimmer waded to the patient, provided aid and relocated the patient to the bank's edge as a technical rope rescue system was established to safely access, package, and remove the patient from the steep terrain. The operation required extensive coordination and teamwork among multiple agencies to ensure the safe and efficient extrication of the patient.

We would like to recognize and thank the members of the Altamont Fire Department and Slingerlands Fire Department for their assistance with rigging operations and patient removal. We also extend our appreciation to the Albany County Sheriff's Office for their assistance during the patient extraction and removal process.

This incident highlights the importance of interagency cooperation and the dedication of our emergency responders, who train extensively to handle complex rescue situations safely and effectively.

We would like to thank all personnel involved for their professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to serving our communities.

Agencies Involved: Guilderland EMS, Guilderland Police Department, New York State Police, Altamont Fire Department, Slingerlands Fire Department, Albany County Sheriff's Office

04/29/2026

Today is the day we’ll cater dinner for you! Begins at 3 till sold out!

04/27/2026

This Wednesday we are holding another Brooks BBQ fundraiser. Looking for a quick easy dinner that you don’t have to cook, this is it.

04/18/2026

Good evening,

Tomorrow during the morning and early afternoon, we will be down to the fire station hosting a open house as part of a New York recruits weekend.

We encourage all our residents to stop down to visit with your neighbors and local firefighters.

There is no pressure to join however, we do highly encourage everybody to come take a look at what your local fire station has to offer and if there isn’t in someway a job for you! 

There will be light refreshments, and food offered throughout the event.


04/10/2026

Good evening, what a busy day today across the Town Fire Departments.

This morning we were dispatched mutual aid along with other town depts to the village of Altamont for a well involved house fire. Our units on the assist were chiefs 401 and 402. Ladder 49 was deployed on scene as a fire attack piece first, then transitioned for aerial ops for roof ventilation and master stream operation.

This afternoon we were requested mutual aid with the Guilderland Fire Dept for an outdoor fire off of Rt 146. We were requested for our ATV unit to assist crews with on the ground over semi challenging terrain. Units that responded were chiefs 401 and 402, and Engine 45 towing the ATV unit. ATV 1 and 2 deployed with a ground crew and rakes to help finish over hauling hot spots.

The ATVs are outfitted with engine powered water pumps and carry 25 gallons of water. Able to spray water in motion or attach forestry line to, which is smaller more agile hose to quickly move thru rough terrain and soak it down. Members also used rakes to extinguish smoldering and embers.

All and all the town departments out today worked very well and professional together through most of the day. Many hands made lighter work for all. The town and the residents should feel great pride knowing there local fire depts are ready at a moments notice for anything that may come our way.

Thank you to all involved throughout the day.

04/07/2026

Last evening at our April monthly meeting, the membership of the Guilderland Center Fire Department voted in Debbie Joy as new member. Below she is being sworn into membership by Department President Mark Dean. 

We look forward to helping mold you into a great firefighter, Deb!

03/16/2026

Although spring can sometimes be typically wet, with the relatively low humidity, dew points, and the windiness, brush can dry out very quickly, allowing it to be a major contributor to fast moving brush fires.