|
1928
|
The Slingerlands Fire Department was founded
|
|
1929
|
First pumper purchased – 1929 Sanford Fire Truck – this was housed in a garage across the street from the current fire house
|
|
1933
|
Initial meeting at the first fire house – the former Delaware and Hudson Railroad Station
|
|
1942
|
1942 Seagrave 500 gpm pumper was delivered and served the department for 24 years; only to be sold to one of the members and eventually returned to the department after his passing
|
|
1945
|
Slingerlands Fire Department #2 was formed
|
|
1948
|
Station #2 was built by the members to house the 1948 Chevy Sanford pumper
|
|
1949
|
The Ladies Auxiliary was formed
|
|
1953
|
The Fire Police Squad was formed
|
|
1956
|
A two-way radio system was introduced; this was the first in Albany County
|
|
1962
|
1962 Ford/Maxim 750 gpm pumper was delivered
|
|
1962
|
A one bay addition was completed on Station #2
|
|
1963
|
1963 GMC tanker was purchased
|
|
1964
|
Request for a new fire house was made to replace Station #1
|
|
1965
|
The Slingerlands Rescue Squad was formed
|
|
1966
|
The new Station #1 was opened to it’s first meeting
|
|
1967
|
The first Rescue truck was delivered; 1967 Dodge/Lynncoach 12’ walk-in body
|
|
1972
|
First Hurst tool was purchased; this was the first set of “Jaws of Life” in Upstate New York (another set left the factory at the same time and was sent to Long Island, NY)
|
|
1972
|
1972 (2) “twin” Maxim custom pumpers were purchased
|
|
1990
|
1990 Mack/Marion Rescue truck 18’ walk-in body
|
|
1994
|
Spartan/Gladiator Marion custom pumper
|
|
1998
|
1998 Ford F-350 Econoline van purchased
|
|
2000
|
American LaFrance/General custom pumper
|
|
2001
|
Addition on Station #1 completed
|
|
2001
|
1942 Seagrave pumper donated back to the department by the Smith Family
|
|
2002
|
The first Chief’s vehicle purchased – 2002 Dodge Durango SXT 4x4
|
|
2003
|
The second Chief’s vehicle purchased – 2003 Dodge Durango SXT 4x4
|
|
2004
|
The third Chief’s vehicle purchased – 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4
|
|
2006
|
1972 Maxim pumper donated to Fort Pike, Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina’s devastation
|
|
2007
|
2007 American LaFrance Heavy Rescue enclosed cab delivered
|
