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Cohoes is located approximately ten miles north of Albany the capitol of New York State. It is situated in the Hudson-Mohawk River Valley and is bordered on two sides by these two rivers. Its nickname is the is the "Spindle City" due to the fact that it was a textile manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. The numerous products that were produced in the Harmony Mills overlooking the Mohawk River were then shipped via the Erie Canal which traveled directly through the City.
Cohoes, NY 12047
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Emergency Dispatch Phone: 911
Business Phone: 518-237-2211
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About Cohoes Fire Department:
Cohoes Fire Department proudly protects 17000 people living in an area of 4.3 square miles. We operate out of 3 stations that protect a primarily residential area. Our department is a public department whose members are on a paid status. The Cohoes Fire Department is a 37 member fully paid career department. Four nine men platoons under the command of a Captain work rotating twenty-four hour shifts with a Chief working eight hour days and being on call to respond to emergencies. The members of the Department staff three stations: a central fire station from which an engine and tower ladder company respond and two satelite stations which house single engine companies. Since the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers border the City, the Department responds to all water incidents with its own boat.
Department Type: All Paid/Career
Services Provided:
- Firefighting
- Hazardous Material Response
- ALS Emergency Medical Service
- Vehicle Rescue (Extrication)
- Search & Rescue
Number of Stations: 3
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