Upcoming community events
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· 10:00 AM
Santa Claus Town Tour & Firehouse Visit
Throughout the Town of Ghent & Station 1
Santa rides atop Engine 22-22 visiting town neighborhoods, followed by photos, holiday treats, and hot cocoa for kids and families at Station 1.
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· 10:00 AM
RecruitNY Statewide Open House Weekend
Ghent Firehouse, 2230 Route 66
Annual open house weekend. Tour the frontline apparatus, try on real firefighter turnout gear, watch live equipment demonstrations, and talk to your neighbors about volunteer opportunities.
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· 12:00 PM
Annual Spring Chicken BBQ
Ghent Firehouse, 2230 Route 66
Annual Ghent VFC Chicken Barbecue fundraiser. Take-out and dine-in half chicken dinners with all the fixings, directly supporting company operations and safety equipment.
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Monthly Monday schedule at Station 1
Interested in volunteering? Prospective members are welcome to stop by 2230 Route 66 in Ghent during Engine Checks on the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 PM to meet the officers and tour the apparatus bays. (Monthly business meetings and skills drills are for active members only.)
Apparatus & Equipment Checks
6:30 PM · Station 1 (2230 Route 66)
Hands-on evening in the apparatus bays running pumps, checking SCBA air packs, inspecting rescue gear, and maintaining frontline rigs.
Visitors welcome: Best night for prospective volunteers and Junior Firefighters to drop in, tour the bays, and pick up an application.
Company Business Meeting
7:30 PM · Station 1 Meeting Room
Monthly membership and board meeting covering department operations, call reviews, committee reports, and company administration.
For active company members and officers only (closed to unscheduled walk-in visitors).
Company Skills & Fireground Drill
6:30 PM · Station 1 & District Sites
Practical company-wide training covering hose advancement, rural water supply drafting, auto extrication, ladders, and Fire Police scene safety.
For active company members only. All gear and NYS training are provided free once you join. Learn how to join →
How we gather with the Ghent community
As a 100% volunteer fire company founded in 1923, community events keep neighbors connected with the volunteers who answer 911 calls across Ghent.
Dinners, BBQs & Fund Drives
Our annual Spring Chicken BBQ, community breakfasts, and annual mail fund drive directly fund turnout gear, rescue tools, and station upkeep.
Station Tours & School Visits
We host Fire Prevention Week classroom visits at local schools and arrange guided apparatus bay tours at Station 1 for families, scouts, and youth groups.
Help Run Community Events
You don't have to fight fires to be a vital part of Ghent VFC No. 1. Our Ladies Auxiliary and support members organize fundraisers, dinners, and scene rehab.
Answer the Call — Join Ghent VFC No. 1
Whether you want to fight fires, drive apparatus, direct traffic as Fire Police, or support rehab and events, we provide all gear and NYS training at $0 cost to you.
Support Your Volunteer Firefighters
Every dollar stays in Ghent to fund turnout gear, rescue tools, and firefighter safety. Give online with 0% fees via Zeffy or mail a check:
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P.O. Box 32
Ghent, NY 12075