Homer Fire Department

06/01/2026

Cortland Fire Chief Friedman Named NYS Career Fire Chief of the Year

06/01/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING DISPATCHERS 🚨
Join the team behind the headset at the Cortland County Department of Emergency Response & Communications.

This is more than answering phones — dispatchers are the critical first link between the public and emergency responders. Every call matters. Every second counts.

We are looking for motivated individuals who can stay calm under pressure, multitask, and work as part of a fast-paced public safety team serving Cortland County 24/7.

🔹 Full-time position with benefits
🔹 Starting pay: $28.50/hour
🔹 Paid training provided
🔹 Work directly with Police, Fire, EMS & Emergency Services
🔹 No two days are ever the same

If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can truly make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.

Apply online here:
https://brnw.ch/21x303y

Learn more about DOERC:
https://brnw.ch/21x303z

05/25/2026

This morning, Homer Fire Department participated in the annual American Legion Burns-McCauliffe Post 465 Memorial Day parade.
We hope everyone has a Great Day & will remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

Annual Memorial Day Parade in Homer Begins at 9am Monday

05/21/2026

Last night @ 21:12, Homer Fire Department was dispatched to 367 Rt. 41A in the Town of Homer, for a reported vehicle rollover. Homer FD arrived along w/ State Police, the driver self extricated & was uninjured.
National Grid was dispatched for power lines & pole down.
41A was shutdown from Rt. 41 to Cutler School Rd./Atwood Rd.
All Homer units were complete and in service @ 23:14 & 41A was reopened.

05/21/2026

Tonight's topic for Spring Fire School was Ladders & VEIS (Ventilate Enter Isolate Search)

05/19/2026

Congratulations
Chief Stockwin 🫡

Stockwin Recognized by American Red Cross For Actions Following Crash on I81 in Preble
https://www.wxhc.com/stockwin-recognized-by-american-red-cross-for-actions-following-crash-on-i81-in-preble/

05/19/2026

Tonight was the 1st night of Spring Fire School. Meridian Fire Training Solutions LLC conducted a training on TIC usage & tactics.
(Thermal Imaging Camera)
Thank you Meridian for the GREAT training!!!

05/18/2026

UPDATE: 5:20pm - National Grid reports a majority of the power has been restored.

X101 Power Outage Alert:

National Grid is reporting about 3,300 customers are without power in the Homer and Cortlandville area.

Estimated time for power restoration is 7:15pm.

National Grid is still working on determining a cause of the outage at this time.

X101 will provide updates once available.