Schenectady Firefighters IAFF Local 28

06/03/2026

Rachael Ward is the person who understands the City of Schenectady, the residents, and the importance of public safety!

Schenectady County
Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy
Straight Outta Schenectady!!
Hamilton Hill Neighborhood Association
Historic Stockade of Schenectady
Goose Hill Neighborhood Association
Upper Union Street
Boulevard Appreciation Neighborhood Association - BANA Schenectady
Woodlawn Neighborhood Association-Schenectady

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

Second Alarm has been transmitted:

All companies working for a house fire in the 1100 block of Albany St.

Companies have a porch fire that has extended into the attic.

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City of Schenectady Fire Department
New York State Professional Firefighters Association - NYSPFFA
Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy
International Association of Fire Fighters
Woodlawn Neighborhood Association-Schenectady
Historic Stockade of Schenectady
Hamilton Hill Neighborhood Association
Goose Hill Neighborhood Association
Upper Union Street
WNYT NewsChannel 13
Spectrum News 1 Capital Region
Schenectady County

05/31/2026

Companies are currently operating or beginning to clear the scene of another 2nd alarm fire, this one on Lancaster St. in Engine 4s first due.

Companies went on scene with smoke showing from a bedroom fire with with 1 person reported trap. Companies made an aggressive search and attack and during operation, a large explosion occurred. All members are accounted for as well as the occupant.

Update:
2 members were seen at a local hospital and have been released.

New York State Professional Firefighters Association - NYSPFFA
Straight Outta Schenectady!!
Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy
Goose Hill Neighborhood Association
International Association of Fire Fighters
Boulevard Appreciation Neighborhood Association - BANA Schenectady
Historic Stockade of Schenectady
Hamilton Hill Neighborhood Association
City of Schenectady Fire Department

05/31/2026

Companies are beginning to clear the scene of a 2nd alarm building fire on Campbell Ave. Engine 3 went on scene with heavy fire showing from 2 buildings and reports of people trapped.

The fire has been completely knocked down, all searches are negative for trapped persons. 3 dogs removed by crews and returned to owner. Dogs appear to be uninjured.

No injuries reported as of this post. Niskayuna Permanent Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 4151 and Scotia Permanent Firefighters Assoc., IAFF Local #842 are on city wide coverage.

New York State Professional Firefighters Association - NYSPFFA
Straight Outta Schenectady!!
WNYT NewsChannel 13
Spectrum News 1 Capital Region
Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy
City of Schenectady Fire Department

05/26/2026

As the day comes to a close and we prepare for another week ahead, let us all take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by the brave men and women whose names we may never know.

Today, we honor all those who wore our nation’s uniform and gave their lives in service to this country — sacrificing their tomorrow so that we could have ours.

Their courage, selflessness, and devotion to duty will never be forgotten. May we always remember the true meaning of Memorial Day and carry their legacy forward with gratitude and pride.

05/24/2026

Schenectady Firefighters mourn the loss of Boston Firefighters Local 718 IAFF Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr. who lost his life battling a multi alarm fire last night.

We will be keeping his family, friends, and all the members of the Boston Fire Department in our thoughts during these difficult times.