City of Cortland Fire Dept.

08/23/2026

08/15/2026

07/30/2026

For those attending the walk out ceremony tomorrow for Chief Wayne C. Friedman here is a rough layout. Family will be seated with the station at their back. All uniform members will line up facing the station. All others attending not in uniform will be on either end of the uniformed staff.

07/27/2026

07/19/2026

The City of Cortland Fire Department would like to extend a sincere thank you to our friends at Arby’s on Clinton Avenue for organizing such a fantastic community event yesterday and inviting us to be a part of it.

Despite the rainy weather, we were happy to dodge the raindrops and spend time with members of our community while continuing to respond to emergency calls throughout the city. Events like these provide a wonderful opportunity to connect with the people we proudly serve outside of emergency situations.

Our firefighters are committed to serving the City of Cortland in many ways—whether responding to emergencies, participating in community outreach, or building relationships that help make our city stronger and safer.

Thank you again to the team at Arby’s for your hospitality and commitment to bringing our community together. We look forward to future opportunities to partner and serve alongside you!

07/07/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter T. Zelsnack on your well-earned promotion to Captain with the City of Cortland Fire Department!

This promotion is a testament to your hard work, unwavering dedication, and outstanding professionalism. Your commitment to serving the community and supporting your fellow firefighters has earned the respect of those around you, and this achievement reflects the leadership you bring to the department every day.

Wishing you continued success as you take on this new role. Thank you for your service, and congratulations on this well-deserved milestone!

Congratulations, Captain Zelsnack!

06/27/2026

See everyone soon !!!!

06/12/2026

Members of the City of Cortland Fire Department recently attended the 120th Annual Convention of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs.

During this year’s convention, Chief Wayne Friedman was honored as the Career Fire Chief of the Year, a prestigious recognition of his outstanding leadership, dedication, and service to the fire service profession.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Chief Friedman on this well-deserved achievement and commend him for the many accomplishments and accolades he has earned throughout his distinguished career. His commitment to excellence continues to inspire firefighters across New York State and beyond.

Congratulations, Chief Friedman!