Volunteer firefighters come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and ages. The Cortland Fire Department is made up of people just like you who have full-time jobs and families but have decided that they can also make time in their schedule to help their friends and neighbors during their times of need. Our volunteer firefighters are men and women, career firefighters, high school students, mechanics, truck drivers, artists, tradesman, and retired professionals.

The rewards of being a volunteer firefighter are plentiful. There is the sense of accomplishment that comes from controlling a fire, the joy and elation that follows the birth of a child, the timid “thank you” that is received from an accident victim, and the satisfaction that goes along with teaching children about fire safety.

The Cortland Fire Department has a proud history of volunteer firefighters that have provided fire and emergency medical services to the citizens of the town. If you are willing to share some of your time and energy, we will provide you with the training and equipment you need to safely help your friends and neighbors.