Fire Services Division

The Fire Services Division is responsible for inspecting commercial properties to ensure compliance with the International Fire Code, investigating all fires and explosions that occur within the Town, providing technical assistance at hazardous materials incidents and assist Town Fire Departments with fire suppression and rescue operations.


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ONLINE PAYMENT SERVICES

The Town of Colonie Fire Services Division is now accepting payments for fire inspection fee and fireworks permits online. Follow the button below to submit your payment online.

Please note: Online payments service fees are as follows: all debit and credit cards: 2.75%.

In addition, we provide in service training to firefighters as well as the public for topics related to fire suppression, hazardous materials and fire prevention. We administer the Town Municipal Training center and training facilities, maintain records and inspect underground tanks, calculate occupancy loads for all public assembly areas in Town, develop and implement juvenile fire setter intervention and rehabilitation programs.

Our Division is made up of three Fire Protection Specialists who are veteran Town of Colonie Firefighters. These specialists are New York State certified code enforcement officers as well as New York State and Nationally certified fire investigators.

Contact

Ben Stevens, Senior Fire Protection Specialist
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Public Operations Center
Second Floor
347 Old Niskayuna Road
Latham, NY 12110-2286
Online Payment Services

The Town of Colonie Fire Services division is now accepting online payments for fire inspection fee and fireworks permits.
Online payments service fees are as follows: all debit and credit cards: 2.75%.

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Payment Methods

In-Person:

Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express

Mail (Check Only):

Payable to: Town of Colonie
Town of Colonie Building and Fire Services
347 Old Niskayuna Road
Latham, NY 12110

Before submitting a payment by check:

Before submitting payment please review your check for accuracy:

  • Checks must be signed (unsigned checks will be returned).
  • The numerical and written amounts must be the same.
  • Checks must have a correct date (postdated checks will be returned).

Online Payments:

The Town of Colonie Building and Fire Services Department accepts payments for certain services online through our online payment portal. The following payment methods are accepted:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Discover

Online payments service fees are as follows:

  • All debit and credit cards: 2.75%

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