The Maplewood Volunteer Fire Department provides 24 hours a day 7 days a week fire and EMS services for the eastern portion of the Town of Colonie, NY in the hamlet of Maplewood. We are an incorporated fire district since 1941 and consist of 2 engines and a rescue vehicle, and respond to approximately 180 fire, rescue, and EMS calls each year.
The Referendum to be voted on: The town board of the Town of Colonie of the Maplewood Fire Protection district amend the defined contribution service award Program established January 1, 1991 and administered by the Town of Colonie for active volunteer firefighter members of the maplewood Fire department, inc. Effective January 1, 2026; to increase the service Award maximum service credit allowed from 40 to 50 years under the Service award program point system; stating that the current Annual cost of the maplewood fire protection district service Award program is about $59,588 including the cost of administration; Stating that the annual cost of the amended program shall be about $59,588 for 2026 based on current paticipant census information Including the cost of administration.
