Board of Fire Commissioners Adopts Proposed 2018 Fire District Budget
The Board of Fire Commissioners adopted a proposed Fire District Budget for the 2018 fiscal year at a special meeting on September 19, 2017.
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Welcome to Elsmere Fire District
Elsmere is one of seven hamlets in the Town of Bethlehem, along with Delmar, Glenmont, Selkirk, Slingerlands and South and North Bethlehem. Elsmere is directly south of and adjacent to the City of Albany, New York’s capital city. It is a modern suburban community that, due to its location in Albany County, offers a unique combination of friendly neighborhoods and convenient retail shopping opportunities. The Town of Bethlehem, incorporated in March of 1793, is a dynamic and diverse community with a population of over 32,000 and total area of 52 square miles.
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Elsmere Fire Company Assists Bethlehem Food Pantry
"At our Installation event back in January, Commissioner Joe Catalano shared a quote from someone that went something like "...not every day presents us with an opportunity to save a life but each day gives us an opportunity to touch someone's life...". That sentiment was never more evident than last Friday as members of Elsmere Fire Company took some time from their busy schedules to assist the Bethlehem Food Pantry in moving several tons of food generously donated over the previous month by Town residents through the postal carrier food collection effort."
Read MoreLocal Teacher with Ties to the Elsmere Fire Department Wins Statewide Award
Mrs. Elisa Futia, wife of Elsmere Fire Department Assistant Chief Marc Futia, was presented with the FASNY Teacher of the Year Award on May 15th.
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Read MoreElsmere Fire Chief Frank Wickham Promotes Reading at the Bethlehem Public Library
Visitors to the Bethlehem Public Library will be greeted by a banner featuring Elsmere Fire Chief Frank Wickham promoting and encouraging residents to make frequent use of the library and its wealth of resources.
Read MoreFire Police Lieutenant Stephen R. Wright Receives Firefighter of the Year Award
The 2017 Recipient, Fire Police Lieutenant Stephen R. Wright, received this award at the NA Blanchard Legion Post #1040 on March 6, 2017.
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