Cortlandville Fire Department

The Cortland County Sheriff's Office has issued a TRAVEL ADVISORY. Use caution if you MUST go out.

A lot of snow has fallen and will continue to fall today. If you must travel, please do so safely. When clearing snow be sure to take frequent breaks, neighbors help neighbors. Maintain a clear path to exit your home, lastly adopt your neighborhood fire hydrant. Maintain 3ft of clearance in all directions, seconds count in a fire. Help us help you!

The snow map has been updated with a wider area of 8-12" across much of the immediate Finger Lakes region. Please read for full details on the different areas that will see heavy snow at different times, as well as the most uncertain areas.

Some updated information about the up coming snow event

Be alert for changing weather conditions, plan for some extra time for your morning commute.

Don't want to cook tomorrow? Come out and show some support...

We are sad to announce that in addition to the candy check being canceled, our members will not be out this year greeting trick-or-treaters. We hope to see everyone out next year, and please have a safe and Happy Halloween.

Change Your Clocks, Test Your Smoke Detectors This Sunday we change the clocks back one hour at 2:am, ending daylight saving time. This is a great reminder to test your smoke and CO detectors, and if they are battery operated.

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The Governor announced today that the Department of Health has partnered with Cortland County and SUNY to open new rapid testing sites, starting tomorrow, in Co...rtland County for free community testing. Testing is open to the public and will be available noon - 4:30 PM Friday and 9 AM - 5 PM Saturday and Sunday. Testing sites opening Friday along with links for residents to make appointments are listed below: Cortland Jr. Sr. High School 8 Valley View Drive Cortland, NY 13045 Make an appointment here. https://apps.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties Homer Intermediate School 58 Clinton Street Homer, NY 13077 Make an appointment here. https://apps.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties Marathon High School 1 E. Main Street Marathon, NY 13803 Make an appointment here. https://apps.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties Cortland County Press Release: Following this week’s announcement that New York State has designated a micro-cluster of COVID infection in Cortland County, the Cortland County Health Department is partnering with the New York State Department of Health, Family Health Network, the Cortland City Enlarged School District, Homer Central School District, and Marathon Central School District to open three new rapid testing sites allowing anyone seeking COVID testing to access those facilities. Starting Friday October 23 at noon, anyone will be able to access no cost community testing. Testing will be available at the Cortland Junior/Senior High School, the Homer Intermediate School, and the Marathon High school. No cost testing is open to the public and will be available at all three locations from noon - 4:30 PM Friday and 9 AM - 5 PM Saturday and Sunday. Rapid test results will be made available on-site. Anyone seeking a test is asked to make an appointment on line to ensure that each site is able to manage those planning to seek testing. Those interested in testing can use the links below to make an appointment at one of the following locations: Cortland Jr. Sr. High School, Homer Intermediate School, Marathon High School There are no income or geographic restrictions and no cost testing is available for those individuals who may be experiencing symptoms or those who are not currently symptomatic; a doctor’s order is not required. Anyone under the age of 18 will need parental consent for testing, forms are available at the various testing sites. Cortland County Legislative Chairman Paul Heider is urging anyone who wants to be tested to do so, Given the increased number of positive COVID cases in our community I was pleased that the Governor’s office responded quickly and is bringing those critical resources into our community.

Tuesday night at approximately 8:48pm the Cortlandville Fire Department was alerted for a single vehicle into a pole in the area of Tompkins St. and Starr Rd. On arrival, a single vehicle had struck a pole on Starr Rd, shearing the pole in half. CVFD crews provided treatment to the unresponsive driver and removed them from the vehicle. The driver was transported by TLC-EMS to Upstate Hospital for further treatment. Starr Rd was closed between Tompkins St. and Glenwood Ave while utility companies worked to repair the pole and restore services to the area.

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**PRESS RELEASE** At approximately 12:03pm, Tuesday October 13th, the Cortlandville Fire Department was alerted for a reported two car motor vehicle accident at in the area of Munson Ave and Tompkins St. On arrival it was determined that one passenger was trapped in their vehicle. Cortlandville Fire Department used the "Jaws of Life" to remove the driver side door and free single occupant within 8 minutes. The drivers of both vehicles were transported to area hospitals for n...on-life threatening injuries. All personal were clear of the scene and the roadway was reopened with in an hour. Cortlandville Fire Department was assisted by the Cortland County Sheriffs Department, New York State Police and TLC Ambulance.

Twenty one years ago, the Cortlandville Fire District moved into a converted Volkswagen dealership and we had dreams of converting the old bodyshop into an indoor training facility. In 21 years with a lot of amazing people's ideas, hardwork and community support, we are now home to the county training center and state of the art burn tower. This campus has trained some of the best firefighters in the state, and will continue to save lives and property for years to come. Thank you to everyone who dared to dream, rolled up their sleeves and spent countless hours making this all happen. Pretty impressive for sure. **Originally posted by President/Past Chief Dave Denniston**

Tuesday October 6th, The Cortlandville Fire District unveiled a monument to acknowledge those that made the live fire training facility what it is today. Due to COVID-19 restrictions a formal unveiling will be held at a later date. This facility will serve the Cortlandville Fire District and Cortland County Fire Service for many years to come.