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Elsmere in the News


357 Delaware Ave Fire - March 12, 2008

375 Delaware Ave Fire

Elsmere Firefighters were dispatched to 357 Delaware Ave with reports of flames showing on the second floor at 3:40 AM on March 12, 2008. Chief Webb declared a signal 30 (working incident) which initiated a FAST response by the Slingerlands Fire Department assisted by Town Wide FAST members. The fire was declaired under control by 3:57 AM. The crews of first due Engine 31 did an excellent job with their initial attack which limited additional damage to the structure. The building contained multiple businesses on the first floor with a single residential apartment on the second floor.

Photo by Past President Steve Wright.

Chief William Webb named 2008 Firefigher of the Year



Ariel Goodrich named 2007 Firefigher of the Year


EFC - Propane Drill

Elsmere Firefighters testing their skills at a propane drill at the Town of Bethlehem Kevin M Shea Training Facility.

Albany Firefighter Ted Abriel Lost in the Line of Duty

2/20/07 Albany Times Union - Death in the line of duty
2/21/07 Albany Times Union - A devoted firefighter who died as he lived
NYS Fire Chiefs - Albany Firefighter Lost in the Line of Duty
Capital News 9 - Albany firefighter dies battling blaze

Town of Bethlehem 2005 Fire Stats


Passing of Past Chief Kenneth E. McNary

Ken McNary Ken McNary
July 9, 2006 -- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Past Chief, Past Commissioner, and Life Member Kenneth E. McNary. Mr. McNary was a member of Elsmere Fire Company A for more than 75 years, joining in 1930. He was a member of the NYS Association of Fire Chiefs, the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the American Legion Blanchard Post #1040. He was a true inspiration to all of our members young and old. For more details see the Albany Times Union.


Peter Degnan named 2006 Firefigher of the Year



Chief Kevin M. Shea Honored at State and National Memorial Ceremonies

Chief Kevin M Shea Honored


Chief Shea Honored at NYS Memorial in Albany, NY - October 11, 2005
Chief Shea Honored at National Memorial in Emmitsburg, Md - October 8, 2005
Bethlehem K.A.R.E.S. Fundraiser to Benefit Hurricane Victims
K.A.R.E.S = Katrina Assistance and Recovery Effort for the South
2004 Run Statistics
2004 HMVFA & ACVFA Convention

Below you will find a collection of online articles and video clips from our friends over at Capital News 9.

Woman injured in accident on Elsmere Ave and Route 32 - November 9, 2007

Crossroads Ford dealership in Ravena - October 29, 2007

Boy scout leads project to create 'Normanskill Trail' - September 23, 2007

Funeral services held for Marine killed in Iraq - June 28, 2007

Local Marine killed in Iraq - June 22, 2007

Blood drive honors Trooper Longobardo - October 9, 2006

Suspicious fumes were detected at Thruway toll booths - May 11, 2006

Elsmere FD raises funds for firefighter - February 12, 2006

Bethlehem K.A.R.E.S. - October 16, 2005

False Alarm at Normanskill Creek - October 8, 2005

Columbine Road Fire -- September 12, 2005

Suspicious barn fire in Selkirk - 4/12/2005 9:30 PM

Schumer announces plan to help firefighters - 4/4/2005 4:05 PM

Driver trapped following crash - 3/25/2005 12:46 PM

Glenmont home damaged in fire - 12/28/2004 3:34 PM

Truck stop evacuated due to strange odor - 11/22/2004 5:20 PM

Elsmere Hosts Convention - 9/11/2004

Spencerport Red Onions Drill Team News - August 7, 2004

Woman dies after car crash - 5/10/2004 8:17 AM

Electric stove causes fire - 3/21/2004 1:09 PM

Funeral held for local fire chief - 1/29/2004 12:26 PM

Fire chief to be laid to rest - 1/27/2004 9:07 AM

Local fire chief dies at age 54 - 1/25/2004 9:30 AM

Bethlehem home damaged in fire - 12/31/2003 5:29 PM

Woman burned in kitchen fire - 12/25/2003 9:49 PM

Selkirk woman killed in car accident - 8/18/2003 8:34 PM

Police investigating van fire - 6/18/2003 3:14 PM

Kids face trespassing charges - 5/4/2003 4:47 PM

Families forced from homes - 2/18/2003 7:12 AM

Delmar settles down after weekend findings - 11/25/2002 6:03 PM

Explosives found in Delmar - 11/25/2002 11:19 AM



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