Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Frank Nestle
Meetings: Tuesdays 7PM, Monthly meetings second Thursday, 7PM
Location: 75 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie, NY 13317
Phone: 518-673-3812
Email: canajohariefire@frontiernet.net
Established in 1935, we protect our district with one Tower truck, two Tanker/Engines, two Rescues, one Brush truck, a zodiac rescue boat, special operations trailer and technical/water rescue trailer. Our district includes the villages of Canajoharie and Palatine Bridge and the towns of Canajoharie, Palatine, and Root. Additionally we cover 20 miles of the NYS Thruway.
We are always looking for new members and encourage you to visit us on any Tuesday evening. There are many jobs on our fire department. You do not need to be a firefighter to join.
2009 Line Officers
FIRE CHIEF: Frank Nestle
1ST ASSISTANT: Bob Phillips
2ND ASSISTANT: C.J. Jones
DEPUTY CHIEFS: Gary Nestle, Lee Jenks
CAPTAINS: John Snyder, Rich Meyers
LIEUTENANTS: Brian Montanye, Dave Lamphear
EMS: Lt. Fritz Traudt
FIRE POLICE: Francis Slater, Mike Williams
TECHNICAL ROPE RESCUE/EMERGENCY RESPONSE: C.J. Jones, Eric Logan
DRIVER TRAINING: David Lamphear, Scott Meka, Richard Meyers
SAFETY OFFICERS: Bruce Clouthier Sr., Bruce Clouthier Jr., Suzanne Wells