Since the 1930's, the Fredonia Fire Department has employed firefighters to man the station twenty-four hours a day. There are currently nine full time firefighters employed by the Village. The Professional Firefighters are EMS providers ranging from NYS EMT-Basic’s to NYS Paramedics and all are NYS fire fighters who have completed countless hours of training, continuing education, and have years
of combined experience that help to keep the Village of Fredonia, Town of Pomfret, and surrounding area residents and visitors safe 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year The firefighting experience of these firefighters goes back many years as all served as volunteers prior to being hired as a professional firefighters. The official organization of these firefighters occurred on July 22, 1968 when they became known as the Fredonia Professional Fire Fighters Association. On March 26, 1984, the Fredonia Fire Firefighters became members of both the International Association of Fire Fighters and the New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association. Their IAFF local number is 2931. The professional firefighters that staff Fredonia Fire daily not only respond to calls for service. They clean, maintain and check apparatus, hold drills, and complete paperwork. Many times the firefighters' duties take them outside the station into the public. These areas include fire prevention programs to the schools and adult groups. Training programs, such as proper use of fire extinguishers, are one of the many services they are pleased to provide. Contact the Fire Department if you are interested in setting up these kind of trainings or presentations. The Fredonia Professional Firefighters are proud to be an active part of the Fredonia Fire Department and are dedicated to making the department an unparalleled emergency services organization.
