OFFICERS/APPARATUS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/ FUND RAISERS/ HISTORY
WASHINGTON STREET
BALLSTON SPA, NY
THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THIS FIRE COMPANY IS THE SAVING OF LIFE AND PROPERTY.
OFFICERS
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CAPTAIN Scott Kerns |
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1st Lieutenant Paul Marozzi |
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2nd Lieutenant EL132 Stewart Abrams |
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2nd Lieutenant EL133 Patrick J. Morrissey |
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2nd Lieutenant FWD134 Matthew Wilski |
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2nd Lieutenant FWD135 Jeffrey Schumacher |
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Recording Secretary Robert J. Creifelds |
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Financial Secretary William Dobroski |
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Treasurer Lewis Schumacher |
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Steward Richard Mabb |
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Sergeant-at-Arms Frederick Dreher Sr. |
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1st Assistant Chief Kevin Krogh |
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2nd Assistant Chief Michael J. Morrissey |
THE FIRE COMPANY HAS 73 ACTIVE FIRE FIGHTERS
APPARATUS
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85 FOOT SNORKEL TOWER
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ENGINE/TANKER
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HEAVY RESCUE/QUICK ATTACK BRUSH TRUCK
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| FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
| Supports a needy family at Christmas time, with clothing, food and toys. |
| Openly supports/sponsors Biddy Basketball Teams, Pop Warner Football, Little League, and Soccer. |
| During winter months the Fire Company runs the Ice Skating Rink at a recreation field here in the village. |
| Places banner advertisements at the entrance of the village with snorkel truck. |
| Provides fire protection on the fair grounds during the Saratoga County Fair. |
FUND RAISERS
| ANNUALLY
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| PALM SUNDAY
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| JUNE-During Village Wide Garage Sale Weekend
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| CHRISTMAS
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HISTORY
At a public meeting held January 27, 1815, the citizens of Ballston Spa decided to build an engine house and purchase a fire engine, and directed the Trustees to organize a fire company immediately. It took nearly two years to decide the kind of engine to be purchased, and September 16, 1816, the sum of $300 was voted for this purpose.
Notwithstanding the fact that the Trustees in January 1815 were required to organize a fire company immediately, the first company was not organized until August 15, 1818, three and one-half years later. It took the name of Fire Engine Company, No. 1.
Engine House No. I was first located on the southwest corner of Bath and Walnut streets on a lot owned by John Wait. In 1845 it was moved across the street to the site of the present engine house. The old house was a small one story frame building with a cupola for the bell. The present engine house was built in 1867.
On June 10, 1843, the Fire Engine Co., No. 1, became known as the Eagle Fire Company. The equipment of the company at this time consisted of a first class engine made by Button and Co., of Waterford; two hose carts, ladders and pike poles.
J. A. Hovey Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1, was organized July 11, 1868, and carried this name until February 16, 1887, when it was changed to Matt Lee Hook & Ladder Co., No. 1. The rooms of this company were also in Engine House No. I on Bath. Street.
On September 25, 1933, at a joint meeting of The Matt Lee Hook & Ladder Co. and Eagle Fire Co., it was voted to consolidate the two companies, and the name of the combined company was changed to The Eagle-Matt Lee Fire Co., No. 1. Charles Duffy was elected captain and ably served in this capacity for the next twenty- five years.