About Us

About Us

The Village of Arcade Fire Department was formed in November 1868 and was incorporated in July 1976. The department is led by Chief Brian Meyers. There are approximately 70 volunteer members, 22 emergency medical technicians (EMTs), 2 advanced EMTs, and 7 junior members.

Located at 145 North Street in the Village, the Arcade Fire Department provides services to both the Village and Town of Arcade, as well as portions of the Town of Freedom.

The Arcade Fire Department is one of the busiest volunteer fire departments within Wyoming County responding to 769 calls for service in 2021. The fire department proudly provides the primary source of fire protection and emergency medical services within the 120 square miles district. Services also include high angle rope rescue, ice/water rescue, haz-mat response, search and rescue, and fire protection education for the community and area youth.

2023 Officers

  • Chief – Brian Meyers (Arcade 50)
  • 1st Assistant Chief – Joshua Graham (Arcade 501)
  • 2nd Assistant Chief – David Bray (Arcade 502)
  • 3rd Assistant Chief – Don W. Meyers (Arcade 503)
  • Secretary – Connie Green
  • Treasurer – Kathryn Landahl
  • Chaplain – Mark Schultz
  • Chief Mechanic – Jacob Anderson
  • Assistant Mechanic – Jeffrey Ely
  • Trustees –
    • Leonard Connelly
    • Greg Landis
    • Gail Palmerton

2023 Rescue Squad Officers

  • EMS Captain – Justin Haggery
  • 1st Lieutenant – Jenna Johnson
  • 2nd Lieutenant – Justin Marks
  • 3rd Lieutenant – Hailey Andrews
  • EMS Secretary – Danielle Zink-Laskowski

2023 Junior Officers

  • President – Olivia Stromecki
  • Vice President – Trevor Kief
  • Secretary – Evelyn Salzer

2023 Auxiliary Officers

  • President – Terri Myers
  • Vice President – Suzanne Strauss
  • Secretary – Claudia Miller
  • Asst. Secretary – Julie Skinner
  • Treasure – Kathy Landahl
  • Sergeant of Arms – Diane Martin
  • Chaplin – Jenna Johnson
  • Trustees
    • Pat Palmerton
    • Paula Edwards
    • Judy Chapman