*Working Fire* Units on scene of a working fire, Dicks sporting goods in Latham farms. Avoid the area if possible, car 28 on scene striking the 2nd alarm.

*Brush fire* Use caution in the area of route 7 westbound/Miller road overpass due to units operating a brush fire in the median. Please avoid the area if possible, we will update when units clear.

A big thank you to everyone who made our Recruit NY event a success! We had a great time seeing everyone and received 5 applications for membership.

Latham Engine 416 is providing standby coverage at the Boght Community Fire District station while they operate as a FAST team at a working structure fire in Saratoga county.

Thank you Lori Washburn for the wonderful photos of our #RecruitNY event! These are too good not to share. :-) Check out our Facebook page for more of these pics. If you missed the big day, no worries. You can still join here: lathamfd.org/get-involved

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Hungry? Come on down and get some breakfast! The Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a breakfast today until 11:00 AM. Adults $10, kids 6-10 are $5, kids 5 and under are free. This is at Station 1, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110

Come join the Latham Fire Department family! We are hiring Full and Part-Time Firefighters: lathamfd.org/post/join-the-…

On behalf of the Officers and the members of the department, I would like to congratulate Billy Juliano on his appointment to the City of Troy Fire Department. Congratulations and best wishes for a long and healthy career! Chief Childs

Congratulations go out to Vertis “V” Cross who completed the Tunnel to Towers Stair Climb in a time of 20:48.6. The climb took place at the Corning Tower. Great Job, V!

Firefighters Leffel and Silverstrim with Colonie PD at the PARP event. Thanks for having us Blue Creek Elementary PTA!

Latham Fire Department and Shaker Road-Loudonville Fire Department crews responded to a well involved vehicle fire today on Feiden Lane in Latham. Engine 419 responded with a crew of 6 firefighters and quickly extinguished the fire. Latham was assisted by Shaker Road's Rescue 9.

If a small grease or cooking fire starts, smother the flames by sliding a lid over the pan and turning off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled. For more cooking tips, visit: nfpa.social/l2i550PViyC #firepreventionweek

Congratulations to Tim Whitelaw, Latham Fire Department's Firefighter of the year! He has served as Vice President, Director, Member at Large, & Trustee. Tim, we appreciate you & thank you so much for your contributions to the department and the Latham community over the years.

We are ready to welcome you to our open house tomorrow, Friday, October 13th, from 6-9PM! Come on down to Station 1 at 226 Old Loudon Rd. We will have refreshments and fun activities for all ages. Watch our firefighters put out a real fire in our hand built burn pod!

What a great morning! Fire safety event thank you Latham Fire! 🚒🧑🏻‍🚒 Anthony Battle Anyae Bell Lowe's Lowe's Careers Latham Fire Department