our vision

To be recognized as a leading rural provider of integrated emergency services to the community in which we serve.

To provide this level of emergency services the West Glenville Fire Company must capitalize on its greatest assets: THE MEMBERS. Excellence can only be achieved through the combined efforts of individual members with a desire for continuous improvement through training and education. We will improve by building upon the memberships' current skills, developing additional needed skills, and increasing the current base of knowledge of all members.

To achieve Vision, members will be committed to improving their knowledge of emergency services, refining their current skills, and developing the needed skills to excel in at least one aspect of our operation. In addition to their own self-improvement, the officers will provide the members with opportunities to refine and improve needed skills.

why volunteer? 

When a resident of West Glenville has an emergency they call 9-1-1. Whether it involves a fire or a medical issue it is the volunteers of West Glenville Fire Company who respond. If you have the desire to help your neighbors and make your community a better place to live then please consider volunteering with WGFC.

Requirements to become a Volunteer Firefighter:
  • Must be 16 years or older.
  • Produce a favorable background and reference check.
  • A person living inside the boundaries of Fire District #6.
  • A person residing outside the boundaries of Fire District #6, who's residence or place of employment is within reasonable traveling distance to the Station which will be determined by the Chief.
  • A person living inside the boundaries of Fire District #6 who is a minimum of 16 years old with their parent or legal guardian's signed permission.
  • Physicals are required and are provided according to District policy.
Duties of the Volunteer Firefighter:
  • Attend two hours of weekly training drills.
  • Respond on emergency calls when available.
  • Respond to the station and respond as part of a crew on assigned apparatus.
  • Perform the duties of a firefighter at your appropriate level of training.
  • Assist EMS personnel on medical calls to the appropriate level of training.
  • Assist in maintaining their assigned station in a clean and orderly manner both inside and out.
​Benefits of being a Volunteer Firefighter:
  • Becoming an active member in the community
    Various department-sponsored social activities throughout the year
    Participation in community events such as parades, displays, and tours
    Meeting new friends
    Helping our schools teach fire education
    Free permit cards for the Schenectady County Farm - Valued at $20 each, these annual permit cards will allow volunteers free residential recycling and yard waste disposal, plus participation in the household hazardous waste program.
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contact us to join

Please call Charlie at (518) 469-5312.  You may also stop by and apply at the station.  The building is staffed every Monday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, or the first Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 pm. 

NOTE: Due to the current COVID restrictions, please use the phone number provided above to inquire about joining our team.