Specialties
SRLFD was once part of the Colonie Rope Rescue Team. However, Colonie EMS has overtaken those duties.
Currently, the department's runs a Firefighter Assist and Search Team to structure fires.
SRLFD also has duty crews on most nights from 6pm to 6 am. A typical duty crew consists of anywhere from four to twelve firefighters, capable of staffing at least one piece of apparatus. During this time, the duty crew will respond to any calls SRLFD receives. Most SRLFD Crews have fully qualified Basic Life Support (BLS) engine staffing (4+ EMTs) and have the ability to handle EMS calls when Colonie EMS requests their assistance.
However, if they are not responding to an emergency, the crew usually engages in some form of training or work detail. There are also bunks in both stations for the crews to sleep in.
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