On Sunday May 21st, The Glenham Fire Department hosted a driver training drill with the goal of several members getting more familiar with driving the apparatus and getting time operating the pumps. To top the morning off a few firefighters became qualified driver/pump operators on our engine 43-11, Tanker 43-31 and Rescue/Pumper 43-12. Firefighters got to practice pulling draft from a dry hydrant, ... (Full Story & Photos)

For anyone with children going into grades 4 through 8 this coming school year that are interested in reserving their spot in this one week program, we’ve created a new menu item on our website (www.glenhamfire.com) titled “Jr. Fire Academy” where you can get full information and quick access to the fillable form application.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Glenham Fire District will convene a Special Meeting on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM at the Slater Chemical Fire House at 76 Old Glenham Road, Glenham, NY 12508... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday May 8th, The Glenham Fire Department trained on the use of our Hurst spreader and cutter tools known as the “Jaws of Life”. For our newer members this was their first time having the opportunity to get a feel for these tools and the power that they possess, and for more experienced members this was a good chance to refresh and ensure we are ready for any emergency these tools may be needed ... (Full Story & Photos)

On May 1st, firefighters from both the Glenham and Rombout Fire Departments got together for mutual aid training. Members from both departments practiced laddering a building which is one of the most important tasks to be completed on a fire scene as that creates a way out from a 2nd or 3rd story for firefighters and potential victims. Additionally, members had the opportunity to work in and off of ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Glenham Fire District Junior Firefighter Summer Academy is a free week-long summer camp for school-aged students interested in joining the fire service one day. This camp is a great opportunity for firefighters to help kids build a sense of teamwork and responsibility. We are accepting applications for the Junior Fire Academy from children who are going into grades 4 - 8 for the 2023-2024 school ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, April 18th, The Glenham Fire Department hosted our neighbor and mutual aid partner from the Chelsea Fire Department for Search and Rescue training. Throughout the evening members performed several evolutions of search & rescue which is one of the most important tasks on the fire ground. Members from both departments worked together searching for and removing a victim from the building. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, April 14th, at approximately 11:30 AM, the Glenham Fire Department was dispatched for a large column of smoke in a wooded area off of Washington Avenue. The smoke could be seen from miles away. Upon investigation, a large brush fire was located on property owned by Chevron, formerly known as the Texaco Research Center. Due to the location of the fire, getting resources to the area was ... (Full Story & Photos)