Volunteer firefighters of the Slater Chemical Fire Company and the Glenham Fire District, protecting the hamlet of Glenham in the Town of Fishkill.
Welcome to the Official Website for the Glenham Fire Department
🚒 The Slater Chemical Fire Company Needs Your Support!
A few weeks ago, the Officers and Members of the Slater Chemical Fire Company kicked off our 2026 Annual House-to-House Fundraising Campaign, an important tradition that helps support our volunteer firefighters and the work we do for our community.
First and foremost, we want to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has already responded ... (Full Story & Photos)
To every veteran, we extend our deepest gratitude for your courage, sacrifice, dedication, and unwavering commitment to defending our nation and the freedoms we hold dear.
Your service represents far more than time spent in uniform. It reflects a willingness to put country before self, to stand strong in the face of uncertainty, and to make sacrifices that many of us will never fully understand.
We ... (Full Story & Photos)
👏 Please join us in congratulating Patrick O’Dell, our Firefighter of the Month! 👏
Patrick has been an active member of the Glenham Fire Department since September 2025, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge, experience, and dedication to serving others.
With a fire service career at the age of 16, Patrick has devoted much of his life to protecting and helping his community as a first responder ... (Full Story & Photos)
🎟️ Our Christmas Tree & Wreath Raffle is still going strong!
If you missed your chance to purchase raffle tickets during Slaterpalooza 2026, there's still time to get in on the fun and support a wonderful cause!
🌲 These aren't just any Christmas trees! Every year, our volunteers make the journey to West Leyden, NY, just outside of Rome, to personally pick up our trees shortly after they're cut. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Today, October 28th, we proudly recognize the dedicated men and women who answer the call when our communities need them most.
From firefighters and EMTs to paramedics, police officers, dispatchers, and all emergency personnel, we thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting others.
🚒 A SPECIAL SALUTE TO OUR VOLUNTEER FIRST RESPONDERS! 🚒
Here at the Glenham Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)
The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Glenham Fire District will convene their monthly meeting for October on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:30 PM.... (Full Story & Photos)
LEGAL NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET
GLENHAM FIRE DISTRICT
TOWN OF FISHKILL, NEW YORK
The Glenham Fire District shall hold a public hearing for the purpose of discussing its proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at the Slater Chemical Fire House, located at 76 Old Glenham Road, Town of Fishkill, New York.
Copies of the proposed budget are available for ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Saturday, September 5, 2026, the Slater Chemical Fire Company marked its 105th anniversary at Hidden Rose Catering. Members and their families came together to celebrate the occasion, sharing an evening of good food, drinks, and dancing.... (Full Story & Photos)
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| # of Incidents | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| '2024' | '2025' | '2026' | |
| Jan | 17 | 32 | 16 |
| Feb | 31 | 20 | 12 |
| Mar | 16 | 13 | 24 |
| Apr | 15 | 27 | 13 |
| May | 15 | 13 | 15 |
| Jun | 22 | 26 | 26 |
| Jul | 16 | 29 | 22 |
| Aug | 18 | 15 | 23 |
| Sep | 15 | 21 | 26 |
| Oct | 15 | 21 | |
| Nov | 16 | 16 | |
| Dec | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 221 | 258 | 177 |
| Previous Years Call Volume | |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 242 |
| 2022 | 265 |
| 2021 | 285 |
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43-112015 Sutphen Pumper, 1,500 gal
43-122001 American LaFrance Pumper-Rescue, 1,500 gal
43-312005 International Tanker, 3,000 gal
43-612012 Dodge Mini Pumper, 250 galThe company carries the name of Jesse Slater, a Glenham resident who gave his life in World War I. In 1921 the hamlet had ice ponds, the Braeburn Woolen Mills and a lot of hometown pride, and its neighbors asked the Town for a fire company of their own.
The District is evaluating the future needs of our aging firehouse: an expansion and modernization that gives our volunteers the facilities to serve Glenham safely, today and for generations to come.
Firehouse Expansion
There is a place for you whether you want to go inside, work the fire ground or support the scene. Kids in grades 3 to 10 can start at our free, week-long Junior Fire Academy.
