Albany Fire Department (New York)

Albany Fire Department

Operational area
Country	United States
State	New York
City	Albany
Agency overview[1]
Employees	245
Staffing	Career
Fire chief	Warren Abriel, Jr.
IAFF	2007
Facilities and equipment[2]
Battalions	2
Stations	8
Engines	8
Platforms	4
Squads	1
Rescues	3
Website
Official website
IAFF website

The Albany Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the city of Albany, New York. The Department is split up into four different shifts, with each shift made up of 16 companies, which are staffed by 60 members.^[1]

Stations and apparatus

The Albany Fire Department operates out of eight fire stations located throughout the city.^[2] These eight houses are divided into two battalions with roughly 60 firefighters working each shift. The AFD is spread out across the city in 8 different stations.^[2] Both engines and trucks are manned by one officer and three firefighters. Paramedic units, also called rescues, are staffed by an officer and a firefighter each while the departments sole heavy rescue has a compliment of one officer and five firefighters.^[3] AFD engines are, sometimes referred to as "pumpers" carry a full compliment of fire hose, collapsible and extension ladders, various hand tools and basic life support (BLS) equipment. The department has four ladder companies, commonly called "trucks." Each truck is a 100-foot aerial ladder and a full load of ground extension, roof and other specialty ladders. The trucks are also equipped with various hand and power tools for search and rescue and ventilation as well as BLS medical equipment.^[3] The three paramedic units, also known as rescues, are responsible for providing advanced life support services on EMS calls. The members assigned to all rescues can fully support engine and truck company operations when not delivering medical services.^[3] The departments rescue squad fills multiple roles in the Albany Fire Department. Their primary role is the rescue of any occupants who are trapped. In addition, the rescue squad carries vehicular extrication and stabilization equipment, forcible entry and salvage equipment. The squad is also AFDs primary hazardous material response unit, and carries the necessary equipment. The heavy rescue vehicle also carries spare self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) bottles to refill other companies in operations extending over a long period of time.^[3]

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