Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department

Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department In Stephentown, prior to July, 1939,consisted of carting 3-gallons hand tanks and
buckets of water from the nearest water supply to the fire. Sykes

Calvin H.

We are an ALL VOLUNTEER force made up of a wide variety of community members who serve in many different roles to prevent and minimize the loss of life and property in our community through prevention, preparedness, and reliable emergency response. Town Boards petitioned to form a Fire District. Town Board formed Fire District and appointed Fire Commissioners. Purchased first fire truck, a 1939 Ch

evrolet Sanford Gear Pumper (E45). Vanderbilt house and horse barn purchased as a meeting hall and truck garage. Stephentown Fire Department accepted in to the New York State Fireman's Association. Stephentown Fire Department received papers of Incorporation .


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On April 3, 1939, a petition was presented to the Town Board asking that a Fire District be formed in the
Town of Stephentown. On April 19, 1939, a special meeting of the Town Board was called at 9:30 A.M. and a date of May 4, 1939,
was set to have a public hearing on the petition. The Board formed the Fire District and appointed the board of Fire Commissioners as follows:

Walter C. Atwater

Edwin B. Wheeler

Joseph Kenyon

Harvey Pease

Appointed as Treasurer for the Commissioners was Henry Rose, and Stephen Mattison was appointed Secretary. On May 16 the fire department was formed with the first meeting held on July 31, 1939.


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THE FIREMAN'S PRAYER

When I am called to duty, God

Wherever flames may rage,

Give me strength to save some life

Whatever be its age. Help me embrace a little child

Before it is too late

Or save an older person from

The horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert to the weakest shout,

And quickly and efficiently

To put the fire out. I want to fill my calling and

To give the best in me. To guard my every neighbor and

Protect his property. And if according to my fate

I am to lose my life

Please bless with your protecting hand

My family and my wife.

08/22/2026

Due to the forecast for tomorrow, we have made the decision to POSTPONE the car show! All raffle items, vendor fees, etc will be rolled over to the new date which is to be determined. Stay tuned for updates!

This Sunday is our SVFD Annual Car Show and we hope to see you there! In addition to all of the great cars, the will be...
08/21/2026

This Sunday is our SVFD Annual Car Show and we hope to see you there! In addition to all of the great cars, the will be music, food, and a lot of great raffles.

This is an important fundraiser for the department. We want to offer out most sincere thanks to our sponsors:

*Diamond Sponsor: The New Scrub Board Laundromat & Car Wash

*Silver Sponsor: HL Fuel Co., Inc

*Bronze Sponsors: Bedard Brothers & Van Deusen Automotive

Please come out and support your ALL VOLUNTEER fire department.

08/17/2026

This afternoon, the SVFD responded to an accident with a cargo van into a tree. Car 1 arrived on scene to find heavy front end damage with both the driver and passenger requiring extrication. Car 1 and Car 5 were able to get the passenger out first with assistance from that patient. The driver was extricated via the jaws of life equipment and transported to AMC via Albany Life Net helicopter. We would like to give a huge shout out to not only our members, but those who also answered the call for assistance- Hancock, MA Volunteer Fire Department, Lebanon Valley Protective Association, County Ambulance, Albany Life Net, Rensselaer County - Public Safety, our Rensselaer County 911 dispatchers, NYSP, Sandlake, FatBody towing and to Gardners Coffee Shop for the helicopter to land on their driving range. You guys all rock.

Thanks again!!

- Chief Corlew.

Our friends at the Stephentown Historical Society are holding their car wash next Sunday, August 16 at The New Scrub Boa...
08/09/2026

Our friends at the Stephentown Historical Society are holding their car wash next Sunday, August 16 at The New Scrub Board Laundromat.

Maybe it's a good time to get your car washed ahead of our SVFD Annual Car Show happening the following Sunday!

Plus, we'll be there to sign you up for your free 911 address sign (Stephentown residents only).

Come on out and join the fun at our annual car wash! The Stephentown Federated Church will have fresh veggies as well as yummy baked goods! The SVFD will take care of your free 911 sign needs, and you can take a chance on our 50/50 raffle!

We had a great time joining the Stephentown Memorial Library for a special Firefighter Story Time! 🚒Along with sharing s...
07/17/2026

We had a great time joining the Stephentown Memorial Library for a special Firefighter Story Time! 🚒

Along with sharing stories and having fun on the trucks, one of our firefighters dressed in full turnout gear—including a helmet, mask, and air tank—so the children could see and hear what a firefighter might look and sound like during an emergency.

All that equipment can seem scary, especially to a young child. Our goal was to help them understand that the person behind the mask is a firefighter who is there to help. We reminded the children that, in a fire, they should never hide from a firefighter.

We loved spending time with the kids and families. Being part of this community means more than responding to emergencies—it also means building connections, sharing important safety lessons, and having a little fun together!

07/06/2026

Yesterday, SVFD participated in the Berlin Fourth of July parade! E-45, 36-36, 36-3, 36-2, and the Command vehicle all joined. Thanks to the community for coming out to support the parade, and happy 250th, USA! 🇺🇸

From all of us at the SVFD, we would like to wish you all a very safe and Happy 4th of July. Come and say hi to all of u...
07/04/2026

From all of us at the SVFD, we would like to wish you all a very safe and Happy 4th of July. Come and say hi to all of us as we take part in the annual Berlin 4th of July parade which starts at 11:00 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Happy Birthday to America as we celebrate 250 years!

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396 State Route 43
Stephentown, NY
12168

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