Located in the Capital Region of New York State in world-renowned Saratoga Springs, summer home of New York Racing Association "The Summer Place to Be," the Saratoga Springs Fire Department is a fully-paid professionally staffed department. We are members of New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association, the International Association of Fire Fighters and our membership consists of the following:
- 4 Captains
- 6 Lieutenants
- 44 Firefighters
The department is made up of four groups: 1 Captain and up to 7 fire fighters housing the Main Station and 1 Lieutenant and 3 fire fighters housing the West Side Station. Our work schedule is 24 hours on duty, 72 hours off duty.
- Main Station- 60 Lake Avenue
- 2 Engines, 1 Reserve
- 1 Tower Ladder
- 1 Rescue Rig
- 1 Ice Rescue/ Confined Space Rescue
- 1 Brush Truck
- West Side Station- West Avenue
- 3 Engines, 2 Reserve
- 1 Reserve Tower Ladder
- 1 Hazmat Rig (Saratoga County)
Our district covers approximately 29 square miles servicing a population of over 25,000 that more than doubles during summer track season.