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John Baker

Fire Captain at Niskayuna Fire District No. 1

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Organization: Niskayuna Fire District No. 1 · NY

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Nicholas Persons
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Dec 30, 2025BoardMeeting

Board

Niskayuna Fire District No. 1 Special Meeting Minutes

The special meeting focused on year-end 2025 administrative matters. Key actions included the payment of bills totaling $86,042.36 covering check numbers 23091-23130 and QuickCheck42 from the period of December 11, 2025, through December 30, 2025. The Board also authorized two Lieutenants to attend the First Line Supervisor's Training Program. Furthermore, authorization was provided to issue a Permissive Referendum of $6,020.23 from the Tax Stabilization Reserve Account for a tax abatement payment. Other authorizations included allowing the Chief to attend a meeting in Syracuse and repairing a damaged district vehicle. The Board was updated on a staff retirement, replacement, and upcoming preparatory classes for the Firefighter Exam. The possibility of year-end budget line-item adjustments was discussed, with a decision deferred pending legal guidance.

Jan 5, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Grand Boulevard Fire Company Annual Organizational Meeting

The organizational meeting focused on establishing leadership and making initial administrative appointments for 2026. Key actions included appointing a Temporary Chairman, a permanent Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, and official roles such as Treasurer, Secretary, Attorney, Medical Director, and LOSAP Trustee. The Board also interviewed and appointed Richard Fritz as the District Volunteer Chief for 2026. The meeting concluded with approvals regarding 2026 budgets, contractual pay increases, setting official salaries for appointed officers, designating the official newspaper and bank, authorizing the Treasurer to pay regular monthly bills without prior approval, and setting deadlines and procedures for submitting the Annual Report. Furthermore, numerous Fire District Policies, Procedures, and Job Descriptions were re-approved, and authorization was granted for purchasing PPE and enrolling personnel in training programs.

Oct 8, 2025BoardMeeting

Board

Niskayuna Fire District No. 1 Minutes of Regular Meeting

The meeting addressed various operational and administrative aspects, including a review of the treasurer's report, attorney's updates on policy changes and credit applications, and committee reports on finance, media, apparatus, and technology services. Discussions covered damage incidents involving fire apparatus, the status of SCBA orders, and the need for additional portable fire radios, potentially funded through a Permissive Referendum. The board also discussed updates to fire reporting software, facility maintenance, strategic planning, and protective gear. The Chiefs reported on fire prevention activities, responses to notable incidents, and department activity statistics. New business included motions to issue a Permissive Referendum for purchasing radios and accessories, approving a FF/Paramedic Trainee Position Contract Appendix B, purchasing lockers for new hires, and approving health plans for 2025-2026.

Oct 21, 2025BoardMeeting

Board

Niskayuna Fire District No. 1 Minutes of Special Meeting

The meeting was held to adopt the proposed 2026 budget. A permissive referendum was issued for funds to purchase a used 30-foot manual lift for facility repairs. The Rosenbauer waiver for tire size on the new ladder truck was accepted, and the Chairman was authorized to sign the waiver. A special meeting was scheduled for year-end bill payment. The board also discussed a personnel matter in an Executive Session and accepted the new rates from Delta Dental for 2026.

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