About Us

SCHODACK LANDING VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

OUR STORY

What is known now as the Schodack Landing Fire Company was Organized on August 11, 1955. The founding fathers of the organization recognized the need for a fire department in the most southern portion of Rensselaer County.

Community members organized with Albert Grooten acted as Temporary Chairman with Ernest Chiovini as temporary Treasurer and Louis Ebel temporary Secretary.

The Schodack Landing Volunteer Fire District was Chartered on October 21, 1955.

At a Special meeting held on October 24, 1955 the first Executive Officer’s of the Schodack Landing Fire Company were elected. Officers of the newly formed organization with Frank Buturlu as President, Thomas Secovnie Vice President, John Cavanaugh Treasurer, Louis Ebel Secretary, Albert Grooten Jr Director. The Line Officers of the company consisted of Aurthur Downey Chief, Walt Drost Assistant Chief, Harold Barlett Assistant Chief, Alex Gregorewsky Lieutenant. Fire police Chief Floyd Kleinhans Jr, and Assistant Chief Fred Shindler.

Since then, we’ve established a reputation for handling our duties in an efficient and effective manner. We strive to stay ahead of new challenges when it comes to our ability to fight fires and keep ourselves safe.  In 2022, we will we will be adding a 2000 Gallon Engine / Tanker Truck to our arsenal bringing much needed upgrades to our District and the Town of Schodack

Assistant Chief Tom Gersh Brian Schanck his sons Logan and Wyatt

We had a special visit Tuesday March 23. Logan and his brother Wyatt. Logan is making wooden flags for the volunteer fire and local police departments as a thank you for the work we have been doing. We think this Kid is awesome and we thank him for his big heart.

Department Members:

Chief: Thomas Moak
Assistant Chief: Roy Haverly
Assistant Chief: Brian Ferreira
Assistant Chief: Thomas Gersch

Captain: Michael Phibbs

Lieutenant: Jack Kornhabor

Safety Officer: Edward Secovnie

Chief Fire Police: Willard Driesbach

Crew: Phil Dorn, Paul MacPhail, Maria Marcucci, Brian Paquin, Dan Tuczynski, Brian VanDeWal, James Capodiferro, Heidi Capodiferro, Alex Mooney, Samantha Garner, Anthony Moak, Joseph Barrington, Anthony Court, Brooke Lezama, Dio Lezama, John Leggett, Laura Smith, Anthony Kourmoulakis

Board of Commissioners:

James Capodiferro

Brian VanDeWal

Heidi Capodiferro

Jack Kornhabor

Edward Secovnie

Associate Members:

Matthew Plew

Inactive Members:

Dan Morgan