Colonie Fire Company

After years of advocacy by FASNY, the NYS Assembly has passed landmark legislation increasing the volunteer firefighter and EMS tax credit from $200 to $800, the first increase since the program was established nearly 20 years ago.

This legislation, S.6233-A (Sen. Martinez) / A.6790-A (MOA McMahon), also removes outdated restrictions that prevented volunteers from receiving both the state income tax credit and locally authorized property tax exemptions, delivering long-overdue support for volunteer emergency responders across New York state.

“This is a transformational moment for volunteer emergency services in New York State,” said FASNY First Vice President, Donald J. Farrell. “Quadrupling the volunteer firefighter and EMS tax credit from $200 to $800 sends a powerful message that New York recognizes the critical role volunteers play in protecting communities every day.”

As volunteer departments statewide continue to face recruitment and retention challenges, the legislation represents one of the most significant investments in volunteer emergency services in decades.

The Senate is expected to advance the measure in the coming days.

Read more: https://fasny.com/news/fasny-applauds-assembly-passage-of-landmark-bill-quadrupling-volunteer-firefighter-and-ems-tax-credit/

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This morning, the Albany County Trench Rescue Team conducted one of its multiple annual training exercises. Members of the Colonie Village Fire Company and Albany County Sheriff’s Special Operations Team collaborated to enhance their skills and team cohesion. The team persevered through heavy rains and slippery mud to complete the training exercise. Great job was done by all of the members who attended.

Congratulations to our 2026 civil and line officers!

Line officers:
Chief- Jeff Kayser
First Assistant Chief- Chris Vanbuskirk
Second Assistant Chief- Keith Fogg
Engine Captain- Kyle Beaubien
Truck Captain- Brian Curran
Station Captain- Mike Sipperly
Engine Lieutenant- Brent Lecuyer
Truck Lieutenant- Tanner Cramer
Rescue Lieutenant- Logan Trembley
Fire Police Captain- Bob Allen
Fire Police Lieutenant- Lou Vanburen

Civil officers:
President- Frank Cuoccio
First Vice President- Nick Perrotta
Second Vice President- Ron Coy
Financial Secretary- Sharon Coy
Recording Secretary- Karen Elk
Treasurer- Jan Perrotta
Sergeant at arms- Mike Middlestead
Chaplin- Steve Garry
Director- Kathy Giovannetti
Director- Ray Paradise
Director- Nancy Baker

Congratulations to all