Rensselaer Professional Firefighters

10/11/2026

Following the recent events within the City of Troy. We would like to echo their message not just during this time during fire prevention month. But all year! Please check all of your smoke and CO alarms inside of your residence to make sure they are in working order.
They should be located in hallways, outside and inside of living spaces.

Urgent Message,

💨 🚨🧯 PLEASE, take a moment, and CHECK your SMOKE DETECTORS! 💨 🚨🧯

We have seen a massive increase in fires throughout the city with missing, outdated or malfunctioning smoke detectors.

If you rent, they are required by your landlord.

Recommended 10 Yr Replacement
Some may be dual (Carbon Monoxide & Smoke)

-May have no batteries - just a recommended replacement date. (10Yr)

These should also be routinely checked according to manufacturer’s recommendations. (Or at least when you turn your clocks twice a year.)

If you need assistance or have questions, We are hosting the “Sound the Alarm” ‼️ on Tuesday October 28th, 3pm-7pm with the American Red Cross Eastern New York and Troy, NY - City Hall.

Troy Firefighters
New York State Professional Firefighters Association - NYSPFFA
International Association of Fire Fighters
Watervliet Arsenal Professional Firefighters Local F256
Watervliet Professional Firefighters Local 590
Albany Permanent Professional Firefighters Association Local 2007
Sidewinder Photography
Green Island Professional Firefighters Local 3418
Around Troy

10/10/2026

With more than 20 years of service to the citizens of the City of Rensselaer. Captain Steve Butler is retiring. Join us on the 28th at 4pm at the North End Fire Station to see him off!!

CAPTAIN STEVEN BUTLER WALK-OUT CEREMONY

09/19/2026

Come support our Rensselaer High School seniors at their car wash! It’s free but you can give a donation.

They also have a bake sale set up as well. So get yourself a snack as they wash your vehicle.

They are at the North End Fire House (2 St. Francis Place) until 3pm.

09/17/2026

The clock is ticking! ⏰⏰

Sales end at 11:59pm. Don’t be a procrastinator, be a supporter. 🩷🩷

We’re back!

Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer 💗

The Rensselaer Professional Firefighters are proud to stand together in support of breast cancer awareness and the courageous individuals and families affected by this disease.
Show your support by purchasing our Breast Cancer Awareness shirt! Every shirt is a chance to raise awareness, honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and stand alongside those currently fighting.
💗 Wear it. Share it. Support the fight.
Grab your shirt today and help us make a difference in our community. Whether you’re a firefighter, family member, friend, or supporter, your purchase helps show that we stand together against breast cancer.
Order yours today and wear your support proudly!

Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below.

Https://RPFFA.ITEMORDER.com/shop/home/

Any questions you can EMAIL the contact (Zach Pouliotte) listed on the flyer.

09/11/2026

Today, Rensselaer Professional Firefighters Local 2643 joins our brothers and sisters across the fire service in remembering the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001.

We especially honor the 343 members of the FDNY who answered the call that morning and made the ultimate sacrifice. Their courage, selflessness, and commitment to others continue to define what it means to serve.

We also remember those who have lost their lives in the years since due to illnesses related to their work at Ground Zero, and we stand with the survivors, families, and first responders who continue to carry the weight of that day.

Twenty-five years later, we remember their names, their sacrifice, and the unity our nation showed in the days that followed.

Never Forget. 🇺🇸

— Rensselaer Professional Firefighters
IAFF Local 2643

#343

09/10/2026

LAST CALL

We are in our last week of our breast cancer shirt sale! Don’t miss out helping us support those affected.

We’re back!

Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer 💗

The Rensselaer Professional Firefighters are proud to stand together in support of breast cancer awareness and the courageous individuals and families affected by this disease.
Show your support by purchasing our Breast Cancer Awareness shirt! Every shirt is a chance to raise awareness, honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and stand alongside those currently fighting.
💗 Wear it. Share it. Support the fight.
Grab your shirt today and help us make a difference in our community. Whether you’re a firefighter, family member, friend, or supporter, your purchase helps show that we stand together against breast cancer.
Order yours today and wear your support proudly!

Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below.

Https://RPFFA.ITEMORDER.com/shop/home/

Any questions you can EMAIL the contact (Zach Pouliotte) listed on the flyer.

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from Rensselaer Professional Firefighters L2643! 🇺🇸

Today, we recognize the hardworking men and women whose dedication, skill, and sacrifice have built and continue to strengthen our communities.

As proud members of organized labor, we honor those who came before us and fought for the wages, benefits, safety standards, and working conditions that working families rely on today.

While many enjoy a well-earned day off, firefighters, first responders, healthcare workers, and countless others remain on duty—ready to serve their communities around the clock.

From the members of Rensselaer Professional Firefighters Local 2643, we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day.

Proud to Serve. Proud to Protect. Proud to Be Union. 🇺🇸🚒

This , we honor the generations of members who have built our union and those carrying it forward today.

09/06/2026

Our condolences to the City of Glens Falls Firefighters on the loss of one of their members.

View Douglas Lee Holl's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

09/02/2026

We still have several openings for this fantastic training opportunity. All proceeds will go to benefit Albany Battalion Chief Wayne Brennan who was burned in an explosion at a city fuel pump.

09/02/2026

New tools=more training!!

Our members have been newly up fitted with another piece of equipment. The FAST board. Eric from FAST Rescue Solutions was on hand today to review multiple different was to remove a downed firefighter and/or fire victims. This new tool gives us another option on both the fire ground and technical rescue.

Thank you to the Chiefs office for continuing to provide our members with the equipment to support our community.

City of Rensselaer Fire Department
City of Rensselaer, New York