Firehouses

Albany Department of Fire and Emergency ServicesThe Department of Fire and Emergency Services operates under a $36 million budget. To carry out the functions of a modern fire department members are stationed at 8 "firehouses" throughout the city. These houses are strategically located throughout the 27 square miles of the City of Albany.

In each of these firehouses are housed Engines, Aerial Ladders, Paramedic Companies, or the Heavy Rescue. Engines and Ladders are typically staffed with an Officer and 3 firefighters, Paramedic Companies are staffed with a Paramedic Officer and a Paramedic Firefighter. The Heavy Rescue is typically staffed with an Officer and 5 firefighters.

  1. Midtown
  2. Arbor Hill
  3. Pine Bush
  4. South End
  5. West Hill
  6. Delaware
  7. Brevator
  8. New Scotland

Midtown StationEngine 1 - "The Pride of Midtown"

Engine 1 is located at the point of Western and Washington Avenues. It currently houses Engine 1 and Rescue 1. This building was erected in 1892.

This structure was refurbished in the late 1930's and again in 1992.

Engine 1's quarters is home to both Engine 1 and Rescue 1.

Engine 1 Patch