The original Guilderland Center Firehouse started at the  old Town Hall and garage on Main Street.  In 1952, it was no longer suitable, and the present Fire Station on School Road was erected in 1952. During 1959, an addition to the rear was built by the Firemen and presented to the District. Also in 1952, the Fireman erected a Community Hall directly south of the new Fire Station. This was operated and maintained by the Fire Department until 1972, when title to the land was turned over to the District.

The early 80’s brought about a need for more space in the Fire Station. An addition was put on the east side of the station, creating a recreation room, men’s and women’s lavatories, a District Office and far much less clutter in the apparatus room. The District provided the bulk of the construction, while the fireman volunteered extra time to provide the finishing touches.

When the Matulewicz property, adjoining the Fire station to the south, became available for purchase in 1993, it was acquired by the District.  The property provided much needed real estate for the Department to expand.   The long standing Community Hall was torn down and a new larger Apparatus Room was constructed.  The Addition allowed for 5 bays, with room for the firefighters gear and some general storage.  As part of the re-modeling project, the original apparatus room was converted into use as the Community Hall and meeting rooms, while the last addition was redesigned to create much needed office space for the Officers, and a new kitchen facility.  During the construction phase, the house on the Matulewicz property was utilized first as additional storage and office space. When the new building construction was complete, the house was rented to a member who acted as caretaker of the property and was avaible to respond to fire calls.

The newly rebuilt Fire Station was dedicated shortly after the Department celebrated its 75^th anniversary in 1993.

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