West Charlton Volunteer Fire Department

10/21/2026

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Justin Smith with Harmony Corners and Jeremy Wood with the West Charlton Volunteer Fire Department are sharing winter fire safety tips as more people turn to home heat sources.

10/19/2026

Two local firefighters are being interviewed Tuesday 10/20 by channel 13 about fire prevention for fire prevention month. Our Jeremy Wood from West Charlton FD and Justin Smith from Harmony Corners FD. We can’t say enough about these two. They are very hard working individuals, yet always make time for their fire departments; showing up to most fire calls, fire meetings and drills. Justin and Jeremy are always there to help people in their community. Tuesday they will be representing our town and our fire departments. Thank you both for all you do.

10/08/2026

The winner of the firewood raffle is………Henry Colver from Charlton, NY. Henry has been working in fire/EMS for 16 years, with 11 of those years being with Albany Fire. Congrats Henry and thank you for your service!

Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser!

10/01/2026

On Tuesday, WCFD and HCFD attended a Live fire training at the County fire training facility behind the Saratoga county animal shelter. Professional Instructors from Calderwood Training set up a training exercise in the training building you will see in the pics. Not every firefighter has experienced a live fire, so this training gives them the opportunity to experience that in a controlled environment led by these professional trainers. And, the experienced Class A Interior FFs at each department, fulfilled their annual required OSHA training on wearing their airpacks (SCBA). The lower level of the building is set on fire with pallets and hay in a certain area. Then firefighters set up in teams and enter the building as if they were entering a house fire. Trainers are inside leading the training exercise pointing out areas of importance, how the fire chooses its path, certain things to do with the fire hose to knock down the fire quickly before it spreads and gain control and Using thermal imaging cameras that can sense heat in the walls which usually means there is fire there and can even show an outline of a victim through the thick smoke. The temperature showed almost 1,200 degrees F at the hottest part of fire in the room! The FFs were a few feet away where the temps were about 700 degrees F. These trainers were amazing! Lots of camaraderie with these two Fire departments!

09/09/2026

Meet Jacob Gilmore,
West Charlton’s new firefighter/EMT.
Jacob is 21 years old and lives right here in town, he lives in his grandparents old home and is renovating it, bringing it back to its original beauty. He not only enjoys working on his home but loves to spend time with family and his girlfriend. He’s a pretty good drummer too, he was part of a band when he was in high school.
Jacob has worked for Mohawk ambulance for 5 years now. He gets to help many people outside his community but he wanted a way to give back to his community too, so he joined the fire department, and found so much more than he expected, he found a 2nd family!

09/09/2026

Please stop by to enjoy and to support!!! WCVFD

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08/13/2026

Come join us!

08/12/2026

⭐️Step right up and buy a ticket for a chance to win a CORD of seasoned wood!

🔥Stay warm this winter while supporting your local fire department!

🪵$5/ticket or 5 tickets/ $20.

☎️Contact president Amy Martin @ 518-867-7378 to purchase yours today!

06/17/2026

Water drafting drill with West Glenville Fire Department last night. It was great to get out and train with our neighbors!