Cortland City Fire Department

Cortland City Fire Department 194 Lattin Street
Cortland, Ohio 44410
330-637-2891
Email: [email protected] The Fire Chief, who is also a paramedic, works day turn on weekdays.

The Cortland Fire Department was originally formed in 1885 and was known as The Cortland Volunteer Fire Company. At this time the department was responsible for most of the northern half of Trumbull County. In 1961 the fire department became known as the Cortland-East Bazetta Fire Department. The fire department still stands where it was originally built, but in 1976 a second station was built on

McClearly-Jacoby Road. In 1979 the Cortland Fire Department received their first ambulance which was purchased and donated to the fire department by the Cortland Lions Club. In January, 1995, the fire department became known as the Cortland City Fire Department. The Cortland City Fire Department currently operates out of their Lattin Street station, responding to nearly 2300 emergencies each year. The full time daily staff of three IAFF Firefighter / Paramedics and one part-time employee. The department currently operates a 1998 Pierce 75' Ladder Truck and a 2020 Sutphen Fire Engine. Both vehicles carry specialized equipment to respond to all types of fires, auto accidents, and rescues within Cortland City and our neighboring communities. With over 90% of all emergencies being medical related, prompt and aggressive care is our focus. The Cortland City Fire Department currently operates two ALS Squads and one ALS support unit. These units, staffed with paramedics and EMTs, provide the residents of Cortland City, and surrounding communities, with the highest level of pre-hospital care available. The Cortland City Fire Department currently transports to all Warren hospitals, as well, Youngstown and Western Pennsylvanian facilities on occasion. This allows us to provide more critical patients with specialized care at certain facilities. Cortland City Fire Department operates under an very advanced and aggressive medical protocol through University Hospitals. Our department is also proud to provide our community with a proactive fire prevention program in our schools and business. Routine fire inspections and preplanning help prepare our department for future emergencies. The Cortland City Fire Department is also home to a State Accredited EMS Continuing Education Training Center. This center is utilized by EMT's and paramedics from around the area to refresh and review skills and medical concepts.

Great training with Howland this morning!
06/13/2026

Great training with Howland this morning!

What better way to cool off after a warm morning of soccer practice? Crews joined the Lakeview Soccer camp for some end-...
06/10/2026

What better way to cool off after a warm morning of soccer practice? Crews joined the Lakeview Soccer camp for some end-of-practice fun. We think it is safe to say they had an absolute blast!

Great Sunday weather for some new employee training!
06/01/2026

Great Sunday weather for some new employee training!

05/25/2026
05/21/2026

At tonight’s meeting, we presented Cortland Fire Chief David Rea with a plaque in recognition of his term as President of the Trumbull County Fire Chiefs’ Association from 2021-2022. We appreciate his service and dedication to the association. Also, we would like to congratulate him on his recent announcement of his upcoming retirement from Cortland City.

We want to wish all of the moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for all you do!
05/10/2026

We want to wish all of the moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for all you do!

A great class for our members that attended!
05/08/2026

A great class for our members that attended!

At 2246 hours, Cortland Fire along with auto-aid was dispatched to a reported attached garage fire. Cortland PD arrived ...
05/04/2026

At 2246 hours, Cortland Fire along with auto-aid was dispatched to a reported attached garage fire. Cortland PD arrived on scene reporting smoke showing. Engine 12 arrived on scene with a working fire. The fire was quickly brought under control and contained most of the damage to the garage area. A huge thank you to our auto-aid partners from Howland, USAF Air Base, Bazetta, Johnston, and TC911.

04/30/2026

The City of Cortland, OH, located in Trumbull County, is a growing community - moving ahead while still maintaining the charm that keeps us unique.

04/30/2026

The City of Cortland, OH, located in Trumbull County, is a growing community - moving ahead while still maintaining the charm that keeps us unique.

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Cortland, OH
44410

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+13306372891

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