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Cayuga Heights Fire Department

Cayuga Heights Fire Department provides fire protection and advanced life support to its residents. Interested in volunteering with us? Visit our website!

The Cayuga Heights Fire Department (CHFD) is an all-volunteer department that depends on members of the community to provide fire protection and EMS services to the residents of the Village of Cayuga Heights, Town of Ithaca, Cornell University, and surrounding Tompkins County. Individuals with all levels of experience are welcomed, from brand-new to the fire service to those with extensive experie

nce. The department also offers various community programs such as holding free community CPR classes and hosting children's birthday parties at the station. Emergencies: 911
Station: (607) 257-2377
Officers/Admin: (607) 266-7454

02/19/2026

This afternoon at 1737 CHFD was dispatched on an automatic mutual aid assignment for a reported apartment fire in the Village of Lansing. Quint 231 and Engines 203 and 202 responded. Quint 231 was the first arriving suppression apparatus, and firefighters from 231’s crew quickly stretched a hoseline for fire attack and deployed the aerial ladder for ventilation.

CHFD firefighters on scene contributed to fire attack, ventilation, and search efforts alongside firefighters from Lansing Fire Department and Ithaca Fire Department.

The fire was brought under control and all CHFD units are back in service. We are proud to assist our mutual aid partners.

02/04/2026

Yesterday at 1930 CHFD was requested mutual aid to the Town of Lansing for a reported structure fire. CHFD Engine 203, Engine 202, Ladder 231, and Car 262 responded.

Engine 203 arrived on scene and assumed the attack position, flowing water to handlines for fire suppression. The remaining CHFD units assisted LFD with other fireground tasks. This was the second first-due working structure fire for E203 in the last two weeks.

No injuries have been reported. We are proud to assist our mutual aid partners.

01/26/2026

We had a busy and productive weekend at the Cayuga Heights Fire Department. On Saturday, we conducted our annual OSHA refresher training with 40 members in attendance. Following OSHA training, we held a CPR refresher for 10 members to ensure their certifications remain current.

With an impending storm expected Saturday night into Sunday, many members who do not normally bunk elected to remain at the station for the duration of the storm. While some good football was enjoyed, the crews remained ready to respond as needed throughout the weather event.

We would also like to thank the Cayuga Heights Village Department of Public Works for their support and availability should we have needed assistance with snow removal to reach calls.

Well done, all hands.

01/25/2026

Please help us help you! If you have a hydrant in front of your house please clear the snow away from it! Thank you

09/29/2025

Earlier today a group of CHFD firefighters and officers participated in a joint live-fire training hosted by the Lansing Fire Department and Meridian Fire Training with a number of other departments from eastern Tompkins County.

This was a great opportunity to train with our mutual aid partners and refresh on critical fireground skills. Training like this is critical to the successful ex*****on of our mission to protect life and property.

09/01/2025

The Cayuga Heights Fire Department will be holding our recruit class for Fall 2025. No prior experience is necessary and all training will be provided!

Mark your calendars for the info dinner at 6:30 p.m. on September 26th. Email [email protected] to RSVP and provide us with your contact information. We will send further details upon hearing from you. Please include your local address and some basic information about yourself in your email.

More information about our fall class at www.chfd.net

08/24/2025

Yesterday, we lost beloved former member Norma Manning. We extend our condolences to her family and appreciate your thoughts.

08/03/2025

Earlier this week CHFD firefighters took advantage of the great weather to train on rural water supply and aerial master stream operations. CHFD firefighters and officers train regularly to keep our skills sharp for the community we serve.

07/24/2025

Our last movie night of the summer wraps up with a classic! Showing The Goonies tonight at 6:00. Luna will be here serving up dinner. It’s going to be a warm one but we will pull out the fans and keep it cool in the truck bay. Bring a chair and blanket and we will see you here!

07/15/2025

Unfortunately, we need to cancel this weeks Movies at the Station! We will return next week and show Goonies starting at the normal time.

Address

194 Pleasant Grove Rd
Cayuga Heights, NY
14850

Website

http://www.chfd.net/

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