The Albany Fire Department was established 1893 to protect the Albany area from the ravages of fire. The original 16-member department battled fires with horse drawn fire apparatus, hand pumps and pails of water. Although their equipment and methods seem crude in today’s time, the original members were just as brave and dedicated as modern day fire fighters. This site is dedicated to all the past and present Albany Fire Department members and to honor their undaunted devotion to protect life and property.

Over the years and into the 21^st Century, the Albany Fire Department has evolved with updated equipment, better training and additional personnel. The Albany Fire Department has a full staff of twenty-five volunteer fire fighters, which protect the City and township of Albany and a portion of Farming and Krain townships.

Along with fighting fires, the Albany Fire Department is staffed with trained personnel that respond to medical crises, car accidents and many other emergencies. All twenty-five members are on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and are ready to respond at a moments notice.

Albany Fire Department Facts:

Phone Number:     (320) 845-4040 - Non-emergencies
                                                 911 - Emergencies

Number of Members: 25 Volunteers

ISO Fire Rating: 6

Protection Area:    City of Albany, Township of Albany and a portion of Farming and Krain Townships.

Activity in 2007: 126 Responses to Emergency Calls:

Year 2007 Annual Budget: $162,651

Albany Area Fire Board Members:

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