Local #97
The Cohoes Fire Department is made up of 33 members (Union), which includes 4 captains, 4 lieutenants, and 25 firefighters and lead by a Non-Union Chief. The department operates under a four platoon system, each consisting of 6 firefighters, under the command of a captain and a lieutenant. The department offers an array of services including Fire Suppression and Control, Fire Prevention and Public Relations, Fire Investigation, Hazardous Material Incident Response, Emergency Medical Service Response (EMT-B), Natural Gas, Carbon Monoxide and Electrical Emergency Response, Emergency Rescue Response, Mutual Aid to Neighboring Communities, Non-Emergency Service for Public Assistance. Central Station (25 Central Ave), Hill Station (59 Pleasant St.) and Island Station (172 Ontario St)
The Fire Department is National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant. The Incident Command System (ICS) is a coordinated effort that brings together the major elements of an operation - specifically, command, operations, planning, and logistics under a unified command. The ICS is the backbone of Emergency Services response in the City of Cohoes. Emergency Medical certifications are held by all members of the firefighter staff. The EMS program is overseen by a medical doctor and EMS Coordinator.
