West Sand Lake Fire Department

West Sand Lake Fire Department The West Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Company was the third rural volunteer fire company to be established in Rensselaer County, New York. Founded in 1872.

The fire department is made up of 3 organizations:

The Fire Company, which is made up of the active, inactive, associate and life members of the fire department. These are the firefighters and EMT's! They do fundraising, respond to alarms and are always training and learning new skills. Members are as young as 16, and as old as their 80's! The Ladies' and Junior Axillary, which was founded as a s

ub committee of the fire company with the intent of being an organization for the fire fighter's wives to do fund raising and other activities to support the fire fighters. Times have changed, and many of our Ladies are now active fire fighters and EMT's, and some of our fire fighters help the ladies with their fundraising. Members are as young as 14 and have been as old as their 90's. The Fire District, which is the government entity. The Fire Commissioners are elected to the Board for 5 year terms by the voters of the fire district. They meet once a month and are responsible for ensuring fire protection to the taxpayers, and ensuring the firefighters have the tools, buildings and equipment they need to protect the taxpayers, at a cost the tax payers can afford. The Fire District is supported by two paid employees, the treasurer, and the secretary. The Treasurer is responsible for ensuring the Fire District adheres to local, state and national finance laws. She also keeps track of the finances and pays the bills approved for payment by the commissioners. The Secretary is responsible for the official records of the district, including communications, correspondence and a written record of ALL meetings. She also acts as checks and balances with the treasurer insuring the bills get paid and keeping track of the checks, invoices or purchase orders issued. They are the ONLY paid employees of the fire district.

Car/Structure Fire – West Sand Lake, NYMay 19, 2026At approximately 12:37 PM today, the West Sand Lake Fire Department w...
05/19/2026

Car/Structure Fire – West Sand Lake, NY
May 19, 2026
At approximately 12:37 PM today, the West Sand Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a vehicle fire adjacent to a structure on Apple Road.
Upon arrival, crews encountered a pickup truck heavily involved in fire, with flames extending toward a nearby residence. Firefighters acted swiftly and efficiently to contain and extinguish the blaze while prioritizing protection of the home, successfully preventing further damage to the structure.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our mutual aid partners for their prompt response and assistance: Averill Park Sand Lake Fire Department, Best-Luther Fire Department, East Greenbush Fire Company,Inc., Wynantskill Fire Department, East Schodack Fire Company, Poestenkill Fire Company, North Greenbush Ambulance Association, Sand Lake Ambulance, New York State Police, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (ENCON), and Rensselaer County - Public Safety .
Their teamwork and dedication were instrumental in bringing this incident under control safely and effectively.
Thank you to Red Helmet Photography for the photos.

05/15/2026
Today, the members of the West Sand Lake Fire Department would like to wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing...
05/10/2026

Today, the members of the West Sand Lake Fire Department would like to wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, and mother figures in our community and beyond.

To the moms who hold families together, who cheer from the sidelines, who stay up late worrying, who answer the phone no matter the hour, and who somehow always know how to make everything better — today is for you.

We also want to recognize the mothers who serve alongside us in the fire service and EMS world. Whether responding to emergencies, supporting behind the scenes, or balancing family life with the demands of volunteering, your dedication does not go unnoticed.

And to the families of our members — thank you. Every time the pager tones, you share your loved ones with the community. Your support, patience, and sacrifice are a huge part of what makes volunteer fire service possible.

From all of us at the West Sand Lake Fire Department, we hope your day is filled with love, laughter, appreciation, and maybe even a little peace and quiet.

Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️🚒

🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (FOR THE GUYS) 🚨This is your friendly, slightly urgent reminder that Mother’s Day is THIS ...
05/05/2026

🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (FOR THE GUYS) 🚨

This is your friendly, slightly urgent reminder that Mother’s Day is THIS Sunday.

Yes… this Sunday. Not next week. Not “I’ve got time.” Not “I’ll figure it out Saturday night at 9:47 PM while standing in a half-empty CVS aisle.”

We’re talking about the person who:
• Knows where everything is in the house (including the thing you just asked about while standing next to it)
• Keeps the wheels on the bus—emotionally, logistically, and sometimes literally
• Somehow functions on minimal sleep, maximum chaos, and a coffee that’s been reheated 3 times

👉 Gentlemen… this is not the day to “wing it.”

Pro Tips:
• Flowers are good. Alive is better.
• A card with actual words written in it = elite level effort
• Breakfast in bed is great… just don’t destroy the kitchen getting there
• “What do you want to do today?” is NOT a plan

And for the love of everything holy—do not say, “You’re not my mom.”
(You may not survive that one.)

Bottom line:
Step it up. Show some appreciation. Make her feel like the absolute rockstar she is every single day—especially this Sunday.

You’ve been warned. 👀

Attn firefighters - join us for an awesome training event.
05/05/2026

Attn firefighters - join us for an awesome training event.

🚒 TOUCH A TRUCK IS BACK! 🚧Join us on May 2nd from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Butler Park (35 Gettle Rd, Averill Park) for a f...
04/30/2026

🚒 TOUCH A TRUCK IS BACK! 🚧

Join us on May 2nd from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Butler Park (35 Gettle Rd, Averill Park) for a fun-filled day the whole family will love!

Hosted by the Sand Lake Kiwanis, this FREE community event gives kids a hands-on chance to explore, climb on, sit in, and yes… HONK the horns of all kinds of trucks and emergency vehicles. From fire trucks to construction equipment, there’s something exciting for everyone to check out!

Come meet your local first responders, see the equipment up close, and make some great family memories.

🚒🚧 We’ll see you there! 🚧🚒

04/22/2026

Looking for a new career? We’re hiring and conducting interviews. Please send resumes to John Mainello at [email protected].

As usual, our monthly BBQ will be on the 4th Thursday of the month, April 23rd from 4-6pm. The food is being prepared b...
04/21/2026

As usual, our monthly BBQ will be on the 4th Thursday of the month, April 23rd from 4-6pm. The food is being prepared by Miller’s Backyard Bbq in Cohoes.

Dinners choices are:

Chicken dinner for $15.00
BRISKET dinner for $21.00

Both are served with baked potato, macaroni salad and corn bread.

Pick up time is from 4 to 6pm (or whenever we sell out) in the hall parking lot. This will be a first come, first served event. We are not taking reservations so I suggest you get there early. We sold out at 5:15pm last month.

Thank you. Like and share please! See you all there!

🚨 OPEN HOUSE TODAY – COME SEE WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT! 🚨We’re here, we’re ready, and the doors are open! Stop down to the fi...
04/19/2026

🚨 OPEN HOUSE TODAY – COME SEE WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT! 🚨

We’re here, we’re ready, and the doors are open! Stop down to the firehouse and get a behind-the-scenes look at what your local fire department does every single day.

🧯 Climb on the trucks
🚑 Check out the gear
🔥 See the equipment up close
👨‍🚒 Meet the volunteers who make it all happen

Whether you’ve ever thought about volunteering or you’re just curious what goes on inside the firehouse—we’ve got something for you.

No pressure. No commitment. Just a chance to stop by, ask questions, and maybe find out you’ve got a little “fire in you.”

⏰ We’re here until 2 PM — swing by before we pack it up!

Bring the kids, bring your questions, and come hang out with us for a bit. Who knows… this could be the start of something pretty great. 🔥💪

Address

3697 NY 43
West Sand Lake, NY
12196

Telephone

+15186745757

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