East Clinton Fire District - Board of Fire Commissioners

The East Clinton Fire District is a political sub-division of New York State and was established for the purpose of providing fire protection, ambulance service and emergency response within the boundaries of East Clinton Fire District and any other outlying areas that the Board of Fire Commissioners decides to provide similar protection to. 

The Board of Fire Commissioners is the District’s governing group and has authority within its District, similar to that of  a Town, Village or School Board. The authority and conduct of the District and the Fire Commissioners is closely regulated and monitored by the State of New York.

The Board is comprised of five Fire Commissioners that are publicly elected for terms of five years each.  The election of these Commissioners is staggered so that, normally, only one Commissioner would be up for election each calendar year. The Treasurer for the district is an elected position and Secretary for the Board is an appointed position. 

Basically, the Fire District’s responsibility is to provide buildings, apparatus, services and equipment to the Fire Department for their use in fire suppression and emergency medical service efforts. The District’s income comes from Fire District taxes.  Periodically, government funding and utility grants are available to assist paying for specific projects. The Fire District’s records and monies are audited every year by an accounting firm to ensure compliance with New York State regulations. 

The Board of Fire Commissioners of the East Clinton Fire District are committed to its mission of providing the residents within the district  with excellent service and the most up-to-date firefighting and EMS equipment and apparatus at the most affordable cost.