On September 1, 1943, a group of taxpayers interested in obtaining fire protection for the East Glenville area, met in the Gleason Schoolhouse to discuss the formation of a fire department. Through subsequent meetings, and with the aid of J. Leslie Schoolcraft, coordinator of civilian defense in Schenectady County, firematic and first aid courses were instituted covering a ten week period. In the meantime, a fire company was organized with Raymond Stine, President; James L. Boyd, Secretary; and George David, Treasure. Firematic officers elected were John Heckeler, Chief; George Smith, Assistant Chief; and Roy V. Safford, Forman.

On May 6, 1944, an O.C.D. trailer-pumper and the necessary fire fighting equipment was delivered to the company and housed temporarily in a loaned garage. A truck chassis was loaned to the company by Emil Pahl, Sr., on which a 600 gallon water tank was mounted. The funds for this project were obtained through donations by various members of the company as well as area residents. The newly formed East Glenville Fire Company was now in a position to offer the residents of East Glenville fire fighting and first aid services as well as training for new firefighters.