Odessa Fire Department

05/28/2026

05/09/2026

Community Fire and Rescue is hosting the National Volunteer Fire Council class titled, "Building a Healthy and High Performing Fire Department" on Saturday June 6 from 0800 to 1100 at the Community Fire and Rescue Station in Van Etten. See flyer below and register using the QR code below. If you have questions reach out to Dept Chief Dawn Evans ([email protected])

05/06/2026

Schuyler County residents can pick up sandbags to help protect property from potential flooding at the following locations:

Hector Fire Department

Schuyler County Highway Department

Sandbags are a proven method to help divert water and reduce flood damage to homes and businesses during heavy rain events.

Supplies may be limited, so please take only what you need.
Stay alert, monitor local conditions, and take steps now to protect your property.

04/09/2026

Don’t forget. Village clean up. Every year; same date and same time. Beautify our village together.

Mr. Thorpe from the Bucket Bar and grill has agreed to open up for breakfast as well.

03/11/2026

Are you in need of a smoke detector?

12/21/2025

On December 21st the Odessa Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire in a residence in the Town of Cayuta. Upon arrival fire crews found the occupant outside the residence and were able to cut the electricity from the residence at an outside breaker. Investigation revealed an electrical fire inside an outlet in the living room that had a power adapter plugged into the bottom of the outlet, which had a failure within the components and started a small fire climbing the wall inside the residence.

The smoke detector alerted the occupant, who woke up, saw the fire, applied an extinguishing agent to the outlet, and then evacuated to call 911.

With the electrical power shut off fire crews checked for extension into the wall and found nothing behind the wall in the Livingroom.

The fire was contained to the electrical outlet and connected components. An inexpensive power adapter taking one, to three outlets experienced a catastrophic failure which caused high heat and a fire to spark.

This fire highlights the importance of having functioning smoke detectors, an evacuation plan, calling 911 immediately, and the use of UL tested equipment only.

12/14/2025

Stop in to see Santa today. Hope to see you there

12/04/2025

Real Feel temperatures are important. And long term exposure to even mild temperatures can be dangerous.

With colder weather affecting the state today and "feels like" temperatures dropping below zero in several regions this evening, it's important to bundle up and dress warm when going outside.

Learn how to recognize the signs of hypothermia and frostbite: https://www.dhses.ny.gov/extreme-cold-health-safety

12/04/2025

The Odessa Fire Department would like to congratulate past Fire Chief Bob Burns, who now resides in Nebraska, on his 80th birthday this Sunday.

His daughter Erica says that anyone who would like to send him a birthday card please see the attached picture. Bob was a
very active member of OFD before moving away. Happy Birthday Chief!