Cortland Fire Department
Cortland, NY · Cortland County
Cortland Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Cortland, NY (Cortland County), with 2 stations and 81 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 81
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(42/dept)
of 1,516 NY depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Cortland, NY
- County
- Cortland County
- FDID
- 12002
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-06809 | $574,545.45 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FF-01621 | $843,840 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-03550 | $364,721.9 |
| 2017 | EMW2016FV00424 | $190,477 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FR00038 | $211,964 |
| 2011 | EMW2010FF00265 | $-15,966 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the New York average
How Cortland Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in New York. It is larger than 81% of the 1,516 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 150
- NY departments
- 2,253
What This Data Tells You About Cortland Fire Department
Cortland Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Cortland, within Cortland County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 81 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. New York has 2,253 registered fire departments and 95,272 total personnel, averaging roughly 42 staff per department. Cortland Fire Department runs 93% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 113,000 fires, 150 fire deaths, and 64% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Cortland Fire Department has received 6 FEMA grants totaling $2,169,582.35 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Cortland Fire Department have? ▼
Cortland Fire Department has 81 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 93% above the New York average of 42 per department.
Does Cortland Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Cortland Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Cortland Fire Department operate? ▼
Cortland Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Cortland Fire Department? ▼
Cortland Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Cortland County, NY. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Cortland Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Cortland Fire Department has received 6 FEMA grants totaling $2,169,582.35 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
How many fire departments are in New York? ▼
New York has 2,253 fire departments with 95,272 total personnel. 64% are volunteer departments.
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