Albany Fire Department
510-528-5775
Under the direction of Chief Marc McGinn, the Albany Fire Department offers fire protection, emergency and disaster response, paramedic services and community education. Firefighters in the department, which has two ambulances, also function as Albany's Emergency Medical Services providers.
Courses offered by the Fire Department include CPR, first aid, home safety, earthquake preparedness and search and rescue offerings. The department also has a smoke detector installation program, sponsors a junior firefighter program and is available for blood pressure screening for any Albany resident.
Learn more about a range of disaster preparedness resources here.
Albany residents with specific medical needs can fill out this form in advance in case of emergencies.
- Hours: Daily, 24 hrs
- Handicap Accessible: There is a ramp into the building.
- What makes this community special?: Being 17,000 people in one square mile, we're a small town in an urban setting. As far as the department goes, what makes us stand out is our transport and EMS services, and the interaction we have with residents.
- Services: EMS, fire prevention, alarm system testing
- Parking: Free lot, On-street: free
- Public restrooms: Yes
- Wi-Fi: None
- Number of firefighters: 20
- Number of trucks: 6
- Fire department services: Engine, Ladder, Rescue
- Type: Professional
