The Elsmere Fire District is the legal municipal government entity, governed by a Board of Fire Commissioners, that is responsible for fire protection for the residents and property located within the boundaries of the Fire District, located just to the south of Albany, NY in the Town of Bethlehem. It is a separate entity from the Elsmere Fire Company A, Inc., which is a non-profit association of men and women who provide firefighting services to the Elsmere Fire District.
The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Elsmere Fire District convenes for regular business meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm.
The five members of the Board of Fire Commissioners, who receive no remuneration for their service, are responsible for the overall operation of the Fire District, including administration, firefighter training, public education, upkeep of the Fire District's grounds and physical plant, procurement and maintenance of firefighting apparatus and equipment, maintenance of an emergency radio and alarm system, and procurement of insurance coverage including workers' compensation and Volunteer Firefighters Benefit Law insurance coverage. The Board also determines the policies under which its mission is carried out.
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Region: Delmar, NY
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