The Westmere Fire Department is located in the State of New York, County of Albany, and Town of Guilderland. The department was incorporated in 1935, as a fire department, for the purpose of providing fire protection.
The Westmere Fire Department is organized to: save lives, suppress and control fires, provide emergency medical services, provide fire prevention education, hazardous materials response, water/ice rescue, public assistance during natural emergencies and other activities as deemed in the best interest of the fire department or citizens of our community.
Membership of the fire department is comprised of active, life, social, and honorary status as defined by the Department bylaws. Active membership is divided into interior, exterior, and station support firefighters.
It is the commitment of this department to provide, to the best of our ability, a safe operation; prevent accidents, illness, fatalities; and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.