Westmere Fire Department

05/26/2026

Our thoughts are with the Menands Fire Department after a fire occurred yesterday in the apparatus bay of the Village of Menands municipal building (which houses the fire station and police department).

We commend the selfless firefighters from Menands and the Town of Colonie fire departments who responded quickly and extinguished the flames, then worked to salvage gear, equipment, and priceless memorabilia from the smoke-damaged building.

To all affected by yesterday’s fire: We stand with you during this difficult time. We are here to support you in any form needed to assist in the rebuilding process.

05/17/2026

Multiple incidents 5/16/26

1st Call - Personal Injury Auto Crash

Approximately 12:24pm during our Flea Market Fundraiser, Westmere Fire Department was dispatched to a Personal Injury Auto Crash on Western Avenue near the restaurant The Scene. Fire department members mitigated hazards on both vehicles and assisted Guilderland Police Department with traffic control.

2nd Call - Personal Injury Auto Crash

At approximately 3:20pm, Westmere Fire Department was dispatched to a Personal Injury Auto Crash - Vehicle vs. Motorcycle in the area of RT 155/Western Ave. Upon arrival, crews determined one occupant of the vehicle was entrapped. Within minutes, the patient was successfully extricated. Crews assisted with traffic control and hazard mitigation. Both patients were turned over to Guilderland Emergency Medical Services for care.

3rd Call - Structure Fire

At approximately 5:57pm, Westmere Fire Department, along with mutual aid from Guilderland Fire Department and Fort Hunter Fire Company, responded to the 1800 block of Western Ave for a kitchen grease fire. Crews extinguished the fire and confirmed that it was contained to the cooking equipment only. All units were returned to service by 6:51pm.

05/16/2026

Paul and Eve stopped by and enjoyed everything the flea market had to offer. Come on down with your furry friends and enjoy the beautiful Saturday.

05/16/2026

Vendors are set up, from Twilight creations, farmers goods, to need sunglasses on this beautiful day. The flea market has everything you could need.

05/16/2026

05/02/2026

Today, Westmere Fire Department members spent time at the 1st ever Kennewyck “Block” Party. It was a wonderful day spent with community members and we look forward to continuing our mission of building community relations.

04/22/2026

On Monday evening, our members trained on how to properly respond to a flammable gas fire. If the tank containing flammable gas is exposed to fire and not cooled quickly enough, it can over pressurize and cause a BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding V***r Explosion), or in layman's term when the tank explodes.

With summer around the corner, we want to make sure our residents understand the importance of propane safety. Make sure your tanks are properly filled and make sure your grills are at least 10 feet away from any structure.

04/21/2026

Have items you want to sell? Join us Saturday, May 16th for our Flea Market Fundraiser!
Where? – 1741 Western Ave, Albany NY, 12203 (Westmere Fire Department)
Vendors wanted! If you are a vendor and would like to sell your products at this event, please contact us at 518-456-6734, message us on Facebook, or visit our website at Westmerefd.org/flea-market/

04/20/2026

On April 17, we had the honor of welcoming Governor Kathy Hochul, along with representatives from numerous New York State organizations and agencies, to the Westmere Fire Department.

During her visit, the Governor engaged with department members, posed for photographs, and took the time to interview one member regarding his fire service career.