Mission

Niskayuna Fire District No. 1 exists to serve our community by answering the call to preserve life, property, and the environment through safety education, fire prevention services, and a professional response to emergencies affecting our community.

Vision

Niskayuna Fire District No.1 will improve the quality of life and be recognized by the community as a leader in the state-of-the-art delivery of exceptional emergency response, all-hazard protection, prevention, preparation, community safety, training and responsible local governance for our citizens and visitors.

Core Values

Loyalty – dedication to community and agency

Respect – of others, property, and the environment

Teamwork – throughout the agency, community, and region

Compassion – for those we serve and our fellow responders

Honor – those who have gone before us and the profession we serve

Integrity – doing the right thing

Professionalism – continuous development and application of one’s skills and knowledge to the best of one’s ability