- Home
- Departments
- Fire & Emergency Services
- Join the AFD
Join the AFD
Register for the May 1, 2021 Exam
Join the Adventure!
Become one of Albany's bravest!
Albany Fire Department
260 member career Fire Department serving the City of Albany, New York.
Download the AFD Brochure (PDF)
Qualification Requirement:
High school diploma or equivalency diploma
Exam description and more information.
-
-
Salary/Benefits
Make a Good Living Read on... -
Be Part of a Team
Be part of the brotherhood/sisterhood. Every day includes excitement and adventure. No two shifts are the same.
-
Written Examination
The next firefighters exam will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Application deadline is March 29th. Read on... -
Candidate Viability
Lives may be in your hands. Read on... -
Candidate Physical Ability Test
Candidates will be required to pass a rigorous physical test simulating fire ground activities. Read on...
Mission
The mission of the Albany Fire Department is to provide protection of life, property, and the environment from the effects of fire, medical emergencies, and hazards in the safest, most efficient manner possible.
Overview
The City of Albany Fire Department was organized on June 1, 1867 as a Career Fire Department.
The Albany Department of Fire and Emergency Services consists of 260 career Firefighters staffing 8 Engine Companies (including 1 Paramedic Engine Company), 4 Ladder Companies, 3 Paramedic Rescue Companies, 1 Heavy Rescue Company, 2 Battalions and Administrative Staff.
Firefighters assigned to line companies work a 24 hour shift with a 4 platoon system.
In addition to fire suppression, the Albany Fire Department is considered an “All Hazards” Response Department which includes responses to Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue and Maritime Emergencies. They also provide Fire Investigation and Prevention as well as Community Education. The Albany Fire Department is the primary provider for Emergency Medical Services within the City of Albany. It is operated as a two-tier response system with "Basic Life Support" provided by Engine, Ladder, and Heavy Rescue companies, while "Advanced Life Support" is primarily provided by 3 Paramedic Rescue Companies and 1 Paramedic Engine Company. Every line company has the equipment to provide "Advanced Life Support".
-
Join the AFD
Physical Address
26 Broad Street
Albany, NY 12202
Mailing Address
26 Broad Street
Albany, NY 12202
Phone: 518-447-7879Fax: 518-447-7883Emergency: 911
Albany Fire Command Staff
Joseph W. Gregory, Chief of Department
Joseph J. Toomey, Executive Deputy Chief
Craig D. Wickham, Deputy Chief
David P. Newton, Jr., Deputy Chief
Facebook
Twitter