First Fuel & Propane
1840 Route 9H, Hudson, New York, United States

That’s been our commitment ever since we began serving the Hudson Valley in 1993. Everything we do—from automated tank monitoring to installation and service calls—is driven by a commitment to keep our customers safely and efficiently supplied without interruption. Whether you need heating, cooling, cooking, or all of the above, we have the resources and expertise to make your family our first priority.

In 1993, Richard Coon envisioned building a business based on the needs of the community. That idea has developed and grown into a well-respected family business. Now, more than 20 years later, First Fuel & Propane supplies propane gas and fuel oil throughout Albany County, Rensselaer County, Dutchess County, Columbia County, Schenectady County, Washington County, Saratoga County, Warren County, and Greene County, NY.

About Founder Richard Coon

Owner and founder Richard CoonRichard Coon inherited the hard working ethics of his parents Marcia and Lawrence Coon. Growing up around the family business, Richard’s talents and knowledge of business began to develop. As a young man, he was recognized for his accomplishments as a member of Team Honda Racing.  Richard’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to found First Fuel in 1993. Within twelve months he had hired a service technician and grew the business to 400 customers. His new business was now supplying heating oil and kerosene to the community. In 1994, while the business continued to grow, Richard added two more service technicians. In addition, he added a second fuel truck to the fleet.  To secure the growth of the business in 1996, Richard moved the operation to a new location. It was there that First Fuel erected its company headquarters and first bulk tank storage facility. The bulk storage tanks changed the business operation. Now First Fuel was making daily trips to the Albany fuel ports, allowing more time to devote to customer growth and retention.  1996 welcomed a new era for First Fuel. The company ventured into the liquid propane market, supplying propane to customers in Columbia County, NY. As a result, this opened up his operations to new areas of fuel demands.

We Deliver Propane Throughout Upstate New York

Propane – the one fuel that does it all. From heating your home, pool or business to fueling your generator, First Fuel & Propane can service all of your propane needs! In addition to propane delivery, we offer wireless tank monitoring ensuring you will never run out.

What is Automatic Propane Delivery and How Does It Work?

First Fuel and Propane offers Automatic Delivery to all our propane and fuel oil customers. This reliable and efficient service is available at no extra charge. Sign up today and be free of the hassle of tracking usage and scheduling deliveries.  When you sign up for Automatic Delivery for your propane fuel, we assume the responsibility of making sure that each and every delivery is on time. Therefore, no longer do you need to worry about running out. Now you can enjoy peace of mind all year round.

In the early 2000s, they expanded.

In the early 2000s, First Fuel purchased another fuel company in the region. This brought them new heating oil and propane customers in Columbia and Rensselaer County, NY.  In 2013 they expanded again, acquiring another company. This acquisition added even more new propane customers in Rensselaer County.  2013 posed the biggest challenge to the company, pushing the demands for Richard’s spirit and vision. First Fuel & Propane built a second liquid propane facility in Rensselaer County, NY, allowing the company to handle the growing demands for propane in the region.  First Fuel & Propane tank sales are recognized by contractors and builders in the area as the main source for 500 and 1000 gallon liquid propane tanks, with the largest in-stock inventory of propane tanks. Availability and rapid delivery of propane tanks often exceed the expectations for time-sensitive building projects.  First Fuel & Propane is still driven by the racing spirit of its owner and founder Richard Coon. Their fleet of trucks and crew of professionally trained drivers deliver fuel daily. This service helps to serve the needs of the community in ten counties. The office staff works closely with clients and new customers to build long term relationships. Finally, the entire team strives to find new ways to make everyone’s lives a little simpler and more comfortable.

About First Fuel & Propane Today

Most of all, First Fuel & Propane is still a locally owned and family operated company with the simple philosophy of “How can we service the customer better and grow as a business?” Richard Coon still frequently delivers fuel to customers. By staying in contact with his community, he is both business owner and a contributor to the well-being of the community he grew up in.

Automatic Fuel Oil Delivery

At no extra charge, First Fuel & Propane offers automatic heating oil delivery. Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that while using a computerized degree day system, we can monitor your fuel oil usage. When you sign up for Automatic Delivery, we assume the responsibility of making sure that each and every heating oil delivery is on time.  We provide automatic heating oil delivery in Columbia County, as well as in parts of Rensselaer County. Therefore, if you need heating oil delivered in Hudson, Chatham, Kinderhook, or any other town in Columbia County or Stephentown, Nassau, Schodack, East Greenbush, Sand Lake or Rensselaer, we’re here to help.

Residential and Commercial

At First Fuel & Propane, we’re more than a propane supplier. We’re service experts and we want to be your partner, too. Our technicians maintain the required industry safety certifications, participate in regular refresher courses, and attend training programs on the installation and repair of new equipment. In addition, our delivery drivers are certified, trained and held to high safety standards.