Fire Department Member Application
Thurston Fire Application (pdf)
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2022 Fire Calls
Total Calls: 162
New Smoke Detector Law
Smoke detectors must be hardwired or have 10-year battery after April 1, 2019
Licensees should be aware that as of April 1, 2019, the new General Business Law Section 399-ccc requires all new or replacement smoke detectors in New York State to be powered by a 10-year, sealed, non-removable battery or hardwired to the home. According to 399-ccc: “It shall be unlawful for any person or entity to distribute, sell, offer for sale, or import any solely battery operated smoke detecting alarm device powered by a replaceable, removable battery not capable of powering such device for a minimum of ten years.” Licensees should not distribute smoke detectors with removable batteries to clients or customers after April 1, 2019.
Fire Commissioners
Thurston Fire District hold its monthly meetings at 7:30 P.M. in the Fire Hall, located at 7475 County Route 333 on the 2nd Monday of every month.
Contacts
Brian Reed, Head Fire Commissioner: 607-776-9788