Hillcrest Fire Department

145 Pruyn Hill Road

Mechanicville, N.Y. 12118

Telephone Numbers:

EMERGENCY DIAL 911

Non-emergency dial:

(518) 664-3434

Fax dial:

(518) 664-6643


Contributions to IRC 501(c)(4) organizations are deductible under IRC 170(c)(1) if made to the organization for the use of a state, a possession of the United States, or any political subdivision of the foregoing, the United States, or the District of Columbia, if the contributions are made exclusively for public purposes. Rev. Rul. 71-47 holds that contributions to a volunteer fire company that qualifies for IRC 501(c)(4) exemption are deductible under IRC 170(c)(1) because they are deemed to be for the use of a political subdivision of a state for exclusively public purposes.


Email Addresses:

To reach the Board of Fire Commissioners-

board@hillcrestfd.com

To reach the Fire Chief-

chief@hillcrestfd.com

To reach the Fire Department President-

president@hillcrestfd.com

Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

District Apparatus: Engine Rescue 342

Description: Made by Central States Fire Apparatus, ER 342 was constructed in 2005 complete with a Spartan Metro Star Chassis, a 1000 Gallon Tank, a Waterous 1,500 Gallon Per Minute Pumper, as well as a 30 gallon Class “A” Foam Tank. On top of ER 342 is a Light Tower. The interior of ER 342 seats five in the rear cab including three pack seats & two jump seats, and room for the driver and officer in the front cab. ER 342 is supplied with vehicle extrication equipment, water rescue gear, and basic life support equipment.

Intended Use: ER 342 is Hillcrest's primary apparatus that is prepared for fire suppression operations, motor vehicle accidents, and emergency rescues.