The Menands Fire Co. # 1 was founded March 3, 1923 and was incorporated in February 1931. In 1936 the Hudson Mohawk Volunteer Firefighters Association was founded at the Menands Fire Co.Some of the First Officers of the Menands Fire Co. # 1
Some of the first officers of the Menands Fire Co. # 1
Howard Menand
Captain
Samuel Norwood
Chief
Edward J. Dignum
First Assistant Captain
Eugene Hayes
Second Assistant Captain
Mark Kelly
Secretary
Edgar W. Dennin
Treasurer
Walter E. Taylor
First Assistant Chief
J.W. Clifford
Second Assistant Chief
In 1983 Menands Fire Co. # 1 moved into the new fire house, adjacent to the old firehouse. The old firehouse was renovated for use as Village offices. The two buildings were jioned to form a fully accessible municipal complex. In 1991, the firehouse hall and lounge were renovated.
As Menands Fire Co. # 1 celebrates its 75th Anniversary the volunteers have begun restoring a 1947 Mack Pumper for parades and shows.
One of the old Menands Fire Co. # 1 trucks - A 1957 Wards La France ladder truck is still on display at the Schaghticoke Fair Grounds.
As always, the Menands Fire Co. # 1 is ready to serve the needs of all our neighbors and members of the community.
