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Brush Fire in Chatham

July 11, 2022 Categories Dept News, On the Job

On June 26, 2022 Chatham fire was dispatched to a brush fire in the woods behind the Chatham Central School District football fields. The fire … Read more

NYS Burn Ban: March 16 – May 14, 2022

April 12, 2022 Categories Dept News

Remember: no open burning March 16 – May 14, 2022!

CFD Training: April 10, 2022

April 12, 2022 Categories Dept News, Drills, On the Job, Recruitment

This morning your Chatham Fire Department members along with members from the Ghent Volunteer Fire Company, Austerlitz Volunteer Fire Company, and Spencertown Fire Company drilled … Read more

Cub Scout Pack 127 Visits CFD

December 10, 2021 Categories Dept News, Events

On November 30, 2021, we had the honor of speaking with Cub Scout Pack 127. We spent the evening going over our gear and teaching … Read more

Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus

January 28, 2022December 10, 2021 Categories Dept News, Events

Children young and old are invited to stop by for a quick visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Chatham Fire Department on Saturday, … Read more

Santa’s Mailbox Delivery!

December 10, 2021November 29, 2021 Categories Dept News, Events

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be delivering their mailbox to the Tracy Memorial Village Hall in Chatham on Friday, December 3rd at 7:00 pm. Children … Read more

Halloween Drive-Thru a Success!

November 2, 2021 Categories Dept News, Events

Thanks to all first responders who helped make the 2nd Halloween Drive-Thru at the Chatham Fairgrounds a huge success! A little over 200 cars drove … Read more

CFD Community Block Party – come join us!

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 Categories Dept News, Events

Join us for a fun day and get to know your volunteers! We’ll have FREE hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries & fried dough from 3:00 … Read more

Fireman’s Home NOW HIRING!

September 30, 2021 Categories Dept News

Visit the FASNY Fireman’s website for more info: https://firemenshome.com/

20th Anniversary of 9/11 – thanks to ALL first responders!

September 10, 2021 Categories Dept News, Events, On the Job

“That’s the way it is. Good days. And bad days. Up days. Down days. Sad days. Happy days. But never a boring day on this … Read more

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Keep Our Hydrants Clear

  • Clear a 3′ perimeter around the hydrant.
  • Clear a path from the hydrant to the street.
  • Remove any ice and snow from the hydrant.

Download the recruitment brochure

ABOUT US

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The Chatham Fire Department is entirely volunteer and responds to approximately 120 calls per year.

Calls include:

  • structure fires
  • chimney fires
  • traffic accidents
  • industrial accidents
  • alarm activations
  • hazmat incidents
State of the Department Report March 2021 Chatham NY Fire Department

This report is intended to document the current State of the Chatham Fire Department:

  • the major factors underlying operation of the department
  • the main issues currently facing the department
  • consideration of the department’s needs in the future
  • recommendations and anticipated steps the department is required to provide to serve the public safety needs of our community presently, as well as into the immediate future.

 

Read the report.

Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. 

Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.

Test smoke alarms every month. If they’re not working, change the batteries.

If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL FOR HELP. Never go back inside for anything or anyone.

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2 Hoffman Street
Chatham, NY 12037
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Non-Emergency (518) 392-2751

Chatham NY Fire Department

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