Protects the lives and property of the community by providing services in the event of fire, medical emergencies and disasters or any other event which may threaten the public welfare.

* Offers psychological supports, including assessments, individual and family counseling, survivor support groups, peer counseling, and other services for children and adult burn survivors or those affected by experience with fire.* Offers annual weekend retreats for adults and young adult burn survivors, as well as a camp for chidren ("Camp Courage").* Offers school and work re-entry programs for burn survivors.* Provides community education and community awareness on fire and burn prevention.* Provides emergency assistance (as available) for affected individuals.

Provides environmental information, products, and a home safety survey by Health Inspectors/Educators. Home visits include an assessment for indoor air quality, asthma control, carbon monoxide poisoning, fire and burn safety, lead poisoning hazards, unintentional injury, smoking cessation, and housing and property maintenance. Following the home assessment, intervention products and services are provided according to need and interest. Free products include: smoke detectors and batteries, CO detectors, child safety products, cleaning supplies, asthma trigger management supplies, and radon test kits to qualifying families.

Provides a variety of safety education and training courses, such as first aid, CPR, AED, lifeguard certification, water safety, babysitting, and more.

Offers an interactive facility where individuals, families and groups can experience first-hand the proud tradition of firefighting in our communities. Visitors can also trace the history of firefighting in Nassau County with hands-on exhibits that feature antique and contemporary fire apparatus and gear. The Center offers interactive fire safety programs for Pre-K through high school students. These programs are taught by a current or retired firefighter in our interactive theater. In addition, the Center offers guided and non-guided tours to groups of all types. From Cub Scouts and summer camps to retirement communities and community organizations, group tours of the Museum promises to be a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages. Call for detailed information.

Program is both educational and remedial, providing residents in target areas of Niagara County with free environmental health and safety products and materials. Areas of concern include preventing home fires, preventing poisoning from radon, carbon monoxide and lead, improving air quality, preventing asthma attacks, and promoting safety awareness. The HNP provides free products and materials according to the needs of the residents as determined by public health technicians at the time of the indoor home assessment appointment. A resident may receive free smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, asthma relief materials, lead poisoning prevention clean up materials, a fire escape ladder, child safety products, adult safety products, poisoning prevention materials, and other seasonally selected products. There is no paperwork to fill out. Residents are often revisited to reassess needs and/or progress.

Offers seminars to educate the community on various issues, such as fire or crime prevention, recycling, housing safety, health care information and more. Also inform residents about current issues or problems through fliers, church bulletins, newspaper and local events.

Local fire department offering fire prevention and safety information. Emergency responder for fire situations locally. Volunteer opportunities available.

Provides information and public awareness regarding all aspects of fire and medical safety, via classes or workshops.

Emergency responder for fire situations locally, and volunteer opportunities available.

Provides evaluations of children involved in firesetting or fire play. Offers fire safety and prevention education to children and their families. Also offers counseling services. Services are provided at no cost. Call for more detailed information.

Home safety visitation program that includes an assessment for hazards related to lack of working smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers, blocked fire exits, paint in poor condition and other lead hazards, poor condition of roof, floors, walls, handrails, and steps, mold and water leaks, pests, and asthma triggers. After assessment, homes may be provided with information on fire safety, carbon monoxide poisoning, radon gas, pest control, smoking cessation, asthma triggers, and lead poisoning prevention. Eligible homes may receive supplies such as smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, radon test kits, fire extinguishers, cleaning supplies, and asthma management tools.

Provides a variety of services related to the state's Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code. In close coordination with community officials, DCEA oversees the enforcement practices of local governments in matters pertaining to building construction, fire prevention and energy conservation. Division staff also provides technical and educational assistance to local jurisdictions, administers variances, and serves as secretariat to the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council.

In partnership with local fire departments, community groups and corporate supporters, American Red Cross are offering FREE smoke alarms to residents in need and providing fire preparedness education to hundreds of local families through an ongoing Home Fire Campaign. A trained Red Cross representative will provide you with fire safety tips, assist you in making an evacuation plan and install free smoke detectors in your home.

Protects the lives and property of the community by providing services in the event of fire, medical emergencies and disasters or any other event which may threaten the public welfare.

Protects the lives and property of the community by providing services in the event of fire, medical emergencies, and disasters or any other event which may threaten the public welfare. Offers training programs to cover all aspects of firefighting, fire safety, fire rescue, and other associated first responder skills and techniques.

Administrative Office: Engine 5/South End Station - 26 Broad Street, Albany, 12202
Engine 1: Midtown Station - Corner of Western and Washington Avenues, Albany, 12203
Engine 2: Arbor Hill Station - Corner of Manning Boulevard and Lark Drive, Albany, 12210
Engine 4: Pine Bush Station - 223 Washington Ave Extension, Albany, 12205
Engine 7: West Hill Station - Corner of Clinton Avenue and Ontario Street, Albany, 12206
Engine 9: Delaware Station - Corner of Delaware Avenue and Marshall Street, Albany, 12209
Engine 10: Brevator Station - 130 Brevator Street, Albany, 12203
Engine 11: New Scotland Station - Corner of New Scotland Avenue and Maplewood Street, Albany, 12208

Provides educational workshops concerning disaster preparedness for people of all age groups. Provides free smoke alarms for families.

Protects the lives and property of the community by providing services in the event of fire, medical emergencies, and disasters or any other event which may threaten the public welfare.

2010 Census: 15,174 Population

Provides home safety visit to identify hazards or areas of concern, provide environmental information, create a home safety plan with recommendations for improvement, and provide products to carry out hazard reduction. Home visits include an assessment for hazards related to fire safety, lead poisoning prevention, indoor air quality, carbon monoxide poisoning, radon, ventilation and odors, cleaning and clutter, pests, mold/mildew and moisture, asthma, and injury prevention. The Healthy Neighborhoods Program (HNP) is designed to help improve the personal health, safety, and living conditions of individuals and families to reduce the burden of housing related illness and injury. Program provides home safety visits include an assessment for hazards related to fire safety, lead poisoning prevention, indoor air quality, carbon monoxide poisoning, radon, ventilation and odors, cleaning and clutter, pests, mold/mildew and moisture, asthma, and injury prevention. Following the home assessment, staff work with the resident to create a plan to make their home safer. Staff provides information, recommendations, and products to correct or reduce hazards. Products may include: smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, replacement batteries, radon test kits, fire extinguishers, asthma management tools, green cleaning items including baking soda and vinegar, child safety products such as door knob covers, outlet covers, and cabinet latches.

Investigates complaints concerning housing, seeks and if necessary enforces compliance with violations, conducts inspections of permitted rooming houses, and conducts pre-rental inspections on behalf of DSS.

Conducts periodic inspections of public and private buildings for conformity to standard fire prevention regulations establishes procedures for fire safety inspects new installations for fire safety measures and investigates causes of fires.