Best-Luther Fire Department
"The Best In The Bush"
Best-Luther Fire District
Established in 1946
CODE: IMU5IE
In Loving Memory of our Brother Larry Glander
1930-2021
Years of Service 1947-2021
BLFD Main Station: 518-283-5641
EGPD Non-Emergency: 518-479-2525
EGPD Emergency: 518-479-1212
Emergency: 911
Welcome to the Official Website of the
Best-Luther Fire Department
The Best Luther Fire Department is an all volunteer fire and EMS department located in Rensselaer County, serving approximately 700 homes within 14 square miles. We respond to an average of around 135 calls per year, which ranges from structure fires, EMS emergencies, car accidents, fire alarm activations, mutual aid responses and other emergencies.
Currently, the Best Luther Fire Department has 9 active apparatus, which includes 2 Engines, (3-1 & 3-6) a Rescue Truck (Rescue 3), a Tanker (Tanker 3), an ATV (ATV-3), a Utility Truck (U-3), and 3 Chief vehicles.
We have approximately 40 volunteer Active Members whose roles and jobs vary within our department from Interior and Exterior Firefighters, to EMTs, to Drivers and Pump Operators, to Scene Support, to Fire Police, and so much more! We have many opportunities for anyone looking to help out their community! Join Today!
303 Old Best Rd
West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 518-479-2525
Main Station Phone: 518-283-5641
CHICKEN N' BISCUIT DINNER
APRIL 13, 2024
TAKEOUT OR EAT IN
4PM-7PM
Casey Frankoski
A True Hero - The Best-Luther Fire Department is better to have known you and our brothers and sisters are better to have served with you. You will be missed. Our condolences go out to the Frankoski family and friends during this difficult time.
Applications can be found in the Join Best-Luther page, or by stopping in the Main Station on Tuesday nights from 7-9 during drill.
View our Events page for more upcoming events we are participating in or hosting!
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Check out our photos page and videos page to see a little of what we do at Best-Luther!
Have a JUNK CAR? Looking to get a tax credit? Best-Luther Fire Department would love to have your car for training! Give us a call at the Main Station (518-283-5641) or stop by on Tuesday nights from 7-9 during drill.