Fort Plain Fire Department

05/27/2026

Draft training with Ladder 1 on the Mohawk last night. Training is essential!

05/24/2026

05/21/2026

Here are some photos of RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) training with our partners at the St.Johnsville Fire Dept. this past Tuesday night. The training also included the Denver Drill which simulates removing a downed firefighter from a confined area with limited access, requiring coordinated movements, problem-solving, and absolute trust in our crew.

Training is so very important, we are thankful for our volunteers.

05/13/2026

Members of the Fort Plain Volunteer Fire Department recently completed Bail Out Training provided by Calderwood Training Solutions. This important hands-on training focused on emergency self-rescue techniques that firefighters may need to utilize in rapidly changing and dangerous fire conditions.

Bail out training provides firefighters with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills necessary to safely exit a structure when traditional escape routes are no longer available. Training like this enhances firefighter safety, improves preparedness, and reinforces the department’s commitment to protecting both our members and the community we proudly serve.

We would like to thank Calderwood for providing this valuable instruction and our members for their continued dedication to training, professionalism, and service. Continuous training remains a critical part of ensuring our firefighters are prepared to respond safely and effectively when our community needs us most.

05/07/2026

It is with great sadness that the members of the Fort Plain Volunteer Fire Department announce the passing of longtime volunteer William E. Fuelleman.

Bill proudly served our department and community for more than 60 years, dedicating countless hours in service to others and embodying the true spirit of volunteerism. His commitment, loyalty, and brotherhood will never be forgotten.

We thank Bill for his decades of dedication and service to the Fort Plain community. He will forever be remembered by all who had the honor of serving alongside him.

Our deepest condolences are with his family, friends, and fellow firefighters during this difficult time.

Rest in Peace, Bill.

05/04/2026

Thank you to all firefighters including our own. We appreciate your dedication, hard work, community commitment and volunteerism.

04/08/2026

The Fort Plain Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Adam & Nellie Horn Foundation for their generous support.

Thanks to this invaluable funding, we were able to purchase new SCBA masks for our firefighters. These masks are now assigned to individual users, providing greater consistency, improved safety, and increased familiarity for our members when operating in critical situations.

This enhancement would not have been possible without the Foundation’s commitment to supporting first responders and the safety of our community.

On behalf of our entire department, thank you for your continued generosity and dedication.