Founded in 1927, the Village of Pelham Fire Department employs eight paid firefighters as well as 25 volunteer firefighters. The department is staffed seven days a week, 24 hours a day, with three on-duty career firefighters to respond to emergency calls.
The department has two engine trucks, one ladder truck and an EMS/rescue vehicle. All paid firefighters are EMT-certified and can provide first-responder basic life support for medical emergencies.
In addition to firefighting and other emergency services, the department provides fire prevention and safety education to schools and other organizations. The department is always looking for new volunteer firefighters.