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Montour Falls Bunker Program The Montour Falls Fire Dept. runs a bunker program in conjunction with students working for a degree in Fire Protection Technology through Corning Community College, NY. Students live next to the fire house in a two family house owned by the department. Bunkers are required to put in fifteen hours of station duty a week, and answer all alarms when available.... Click Here to find out more about our Bunker Program. |
Montour Falls Tractor Rescue |
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Monthly Calendar Check our departments monthly schedule by clicking here. |
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Montour "Falls" The majestic waterfall, located at the head of Main Street, is 156 feet in height. It is a most impressive sight at any time of year, but especially so during the spring thaw weeks when the spray from the falls reaches Genesee Street. A sketch of these falls was made in 1797 by visitor Louis Phillippe, the future ruler of France. It is reported that he said "This is the loveliest spot God ever made." Legend has it that the Seneca Indian Chief orator, named Red Jacket, came here to enjoy the beauty and to practice his oratory against the roaring power of the cascading water. |
Welcome to the Village of Montour Falls Fire Department's Online information source
Montour Falls, Schuyler County, New York.
The Village of Montour Falls Fire Department is dedicated to the protection of life, property and the environment for those who live, work, visit or invest in our community. Through well-trained and dedicated personnel and proper equipment we pledge to deliver the highest quality fire suppression, public fire education, emergency medical services and emergency response to all natural or man-made disasters. This professional commitment to service is also put forth by encouraging personal development within the department, while utilizing effective principles and practices of modern fire and life safety technology in an accountable manner.
The department serves a community of 4,500 residents in a 25 square mile area. The department maintains a central fire station with two fire engines, one medical rescue unit, a pumper/tanker, one urban interface truck, a mobile breathing air unit, an incident command unit and a chief’s vehicle. The Fire Department consists of 43 volunteer’s, a Chief, two assistants, and three staff officers.
The Chief of the Fire Department is elected by the membership. The Chief reports to the Village Mayor and Board of trustee’s.
The FY 2006- 2007 Fire Department Operating Budget is approximately $78,000.00 dollars excluding Capital Improvement Items.
