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Non-emergency 518.392.3838 — not monitored

G H E N T EST. 1923 V. F. C. Ghent Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Ghent, New York · Est. 1923 Donate Join Us
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Ghent, New York · Columbia County · Est. 1923

Your Neighbors, On Call for Ghent Since 1923

One hundred percent staffed by unpaid volunteers who live and work in our community.

100% Volunteer VOLUNTEER & JOIN No experience needed — free training & gear Tax-Deductible Support SUPPORT & DONATE Help fund firefighter gear, rescue tools & Station 1 Prevention & 911 Signs FIRE & LIFE SAFETY NYS burn ban dates, smoke alarms & 911 signs

103 Years of All-Volunteer Service · Station 1 on Route 66

OUR MISSION & RESPONSE

Our 100-Year History → District Coverage Map →

The mission of the Ghent Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc. is to protect the lives, homes, farms, and property of the people of Ghent and Columbia County from structure fires, brush fires, motor vehicle collisions, and emergencies requiring a rapid, skilled response 24 hours a day.

100% Who We Are → Unpaid Volunteers Your Ghent neighbors on call 24/7/365 from Station 1 (2230 Route 66) since 1923. 24/7 What We Do → All-Hazards Response Structure & brush fires, Route 66/9H auto extrication, CO alarms, downed wires & mutual aid. 5 Rigs Our Fleet → Frontline 22-Series Fleet Engines 22-22, 22-35 & 22-43, Brush 22-69, and Chief's Car 22-71 ready for rural water supply & rescue. $0 Community Funded → Resident Emergency Bill Supported by district taxes & local donations — never a fee when a Ghent fire truck responds.
Ghent Volunteer Fire Company firefighters operating attack hoselines at a nighttime structure fire
24/7 Structure Fire Suppression — Ghent crews advancing attack lines at a working nighttime fire.
Ghent firefighters operating hydraulic Jaws of Life rescue tools during an auto extrication drill
Heavy Auto Extrication — Mastering hydraulic cutters and spreaders for Route 66 & 9H collisions.
Ghent volunteers in Mustang cold-water survival suits practicing ice rescue on a frozen local pond
Cold-Water & Ice Rescue — Specialized winter pond and stream rescue training across Ghent.
View 50+ photos & live action videos in our Media Archive →

Services & Community Programs

In addition to responding to fire, rescue, and roadway emergencies across Ghent Fire Protection District No. 1, our volunteers provide fire prevention resources, reflective 911 driveway signs, and hands-on training for neighbors.

Ghent firefighters during live fire prevention and burn tower training
Fire Prevention & Safety Smoke alarms, NYS burn ban & home guides
Reflective green 911 address sign installed at a Ghent driveway
911 Reflective Address Signs Order a green reflective sign for your driveway
Ghent firefighters operating rural water supply and dry hydrant drill
District Coverage & Map Interactive Ghent District 1 & mutual aid map
Ghent firefighters practicing hands-on auto extrication training
Junior Firefighters (16–17) Hands-on mentorship & training for local teens
1928 American LaFrance antique fire engine of Ghent Volunteer Fire Company No. 1
Our History Since 1923 From the 1924 Fire Protectors to today
Ghent firefighters answering questions with community members
Frequently Asked Questions Volunteering, burn bans, alarms & Station 1
Station 1 Fleet

Frontline 22-Series Apparatus

Five frontline units roll out of Station 1 carrying Columbia County's 22- designation (Engines 22-22, 22-35 & 22-43, Brush 22-69, and Chief's Car 22-71).

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Engine 22-22, a 1997 HME pumper, parked outside the Ghent firehouse.
22-22 · Pumper The primary pumper — first due on structure calls, carrying a thousand gallons and the top-mounted deck gun.
Engine Tanker 22-35, a 2020 Kenworth-Toyne pumper tanker.
22-35 · Pumper tanker Three thousand gallons on wheels — affectionately nicknamed "The Beast." In a rural district without hydrants on most roads, this is where the water comes from.
Rescue 22-43, a 2001 Rosenbauer rescue pumper, outside the firehouse.
22-43 · Rescue pumper A pumper that also carries heavy rescue and extrication tools, a roof-mounted light tower for night work, and compressed air foam.
Brush 22-69, a 1997 GMC 4x4 brush truck.
22-69 · Brush truck Short, high-clearance and four-wheel drive, for field and brush fires off the road — and it can pump while it drives.
Chief Car 22-71 (marked Chief Car 1), a red Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 command pickup establishing a snowy medevac landing zone with a LifeNet helicopter.
22-71 · Chief's car First on scene to establish command, coordinate mutual aid, and size up the incident before the engines arrive.
Community Calendar

Upcoming Community Events

Join your neighbors at Station 1 for annual fundraisers, open houses, and town traditions.

Full Events & Monthly Schedule →

  • · 10:00 AM

    Santa Claus Town Tour & Firehouse Visit

    Throughout the Town of Ghent & Station 1

    Santa rides atop Engine 22-22 visiting town neighborhoods, followed by photos, holiday treats, and hot cocoa for kids and families at Station 1.

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  • · 10:00 AM

    RecruitNY Statewide Open House Weekend

    Ghent Firehouse, 2230 Route 66

    Annual open house weekend. Tour the frontline apparatus, try on real firefighter turnout gear, watch live equipment demonstrations, and talk to your neighbors about volunteer opportunities.

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  • · 12:00 PM

    Annual Spring Chicken BBQ

    Ghent Firehouse, 2230 Route 66

    Annual Ghent VFC Chicken Barbecue fundraiser. Take-out and dine-in half chicken dinners with all the fixings, directly supporting company operations and safety equipment.

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100% Volunteer · People Always Needed

Answer the Call — Join Ghent VFC No. 1

Whether you want to fight fires, drive apparatus, direct traffic as Fire Police, or support rehab and events, we provide all gear and NYS training at $0 cost to you.

$0 Cost Free Gear & Training
No Shifts Respond When Available
All Roles Fire, Driver & Support
Explore Roles & Join → Junior Program (16–17)
Tax-Deductible Community Support

Support Your Volunteer Firefighters

Every dollar stays in Ghent to fund turnout gear, rescue tools, and firefighter safety. Give online with 0% fees via Zeffy or mail a check:

Zeffy "Back Our Bravest" · 100% Fee-Free Scan QR code with your phone or mail checks to P.O. Box 32, Ghent, NY 12075
Donate Online (Zeffy) → Check & Donate Guide
Contact

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Firehouse

2230 Route 66
Ghent, NY 12075

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Mail & Donations

P.O. Box 32
Ghent, NY 12075

Official mailing & check address

Non-emergency

518.392.3838 Not monitored. In an emergency, dial 911.

Email

support@ghentfire.com

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