Stratton Air Guard Fire Department

06/12/2026

Yesterday the Fire Department had a rare opportunity to have a meet and greet with the Swedish Army’s National CBRN Defense Center. We want to thank our partners 2nd Civil Support Team at the 109th for all they do for the department!

06/08/2026

Today’s shift had a busy Monday so far!

✅Pumps, ladders, and hose, testing completed.
✅Pre-fire planning walk-through at the fuel yard.
✅Facility fire inspections.
✅Responses to multiple alarms, including a working fire in the Thomas Corners Fire District.

06/05/2026

Over the past couple of weeks, Our firefighters have been actively expanding their knowledge and obtaining new certifications.

Firefighters Casey and Collier attended the New York State Technical Rescue Conference, where they enhanced their skills and knowledge by training with industry-leading experts in low-angle/high-angle rescue and confined space rescue.

We congratulate Firefighters DeRepentingy, Sarsick, and Baker on completing the New York State Rescue Technician Basic Course.

Additionally, we congratulate Firefighters Sarsick, Baker, and Brombacher on completing the Confined Space Rescue Technician course.

We also completed a confined space rescue exercise with aircraft fuels maintenance testing our response capabilities.

They have all brought back valuable information, updated tactics, and enhanced skill sets to the agency, which will contribute to our ongoing efforts to provide the best possible fire emergency services to the base, local community, and the state!

06/04/2026

Always a pleasure assisting our mutual aid partners and helping ensure the safety of the community!

05/21/2026

🚨Promotion announcement!

Please join us in congratulating Tim Gaffney on his promotion to Captain!

05/19/2026

Recently, we have responded to a number of significant incidents, ranging from hazardous materials emergencies, in-flight and ground aircraft emergencies, and several mutual aid structure fires. Amidst the emergency responses, our firefighters have conducted rigorous training. Focusing on vehicle extrication and stabilization, confined space rescue, low-angle rescue operations, search and rescue procedures, transient aircraft familiarization and ground ladder operations, while also emphasizing rural water supply operations and certifying numerous members as driver/operators of our tanker.

05/14/2026

Please see the below press release from our small frame aircraft incident that happened on 12 May. We want to sincerely thank our mutual aid that assisted the Air Guard during our incident.

Thomas Corners Fire Department
Alplaus Fire Department
Mohawk Ambulance Service
Schenectady County Car-1 Chief Almy

05/13/2026

We are always willing to assist our mutual aid partners!

At approximately 8:00 AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Niskayuna Fire District 2 received an emergency call for a structure fire on Whitney Drive in Niskayuna. On arrival, crews encountered a residential structure with active fire on the rear of the structure and in the attic. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Two residents were displaced as a result of this fire. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Schenectady County Fire Investigators but not believed to be suspicious.

Niskayuna Fire District 2 would like to thank our mutual aid that supported this response. Stanford Heights Fire Department, Niskayuna Fire District No.1, Niskayuna Police Department, Verdoy Volunteer Fire Department, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Stratton Air National Guard, Carman Fire Department, Alplaus Fire Department, Rexford Fire Department, Mohawk Ambulance Service, the Town of Colonie Fire Services and the Schenectady County Fire Coordinators and Investigation Team.

05/01/2026

Congratulations to firefighters Adam DeRepentigny, Dakotah Smith, and Jacob Baker, as Col Slosek and Chief Fasano honored them today for their outstanding contributions to the department and the base.

Firefighter DeRepentigny achieved significant enhancements to the fire prevention program, while firefighters Smith and Baker collaborated to design and implement an efficient fleet and equipment tracking and maintenance program.

04/30/2026

Congratulations Captain Theresa Brown on your retirement! Thank you for 32 years of commitment, sacrifice and dedication to the Stratton Air National Guard Base and our community. Enjoy your well deserved time off for many years to come!