A political subdivision of the state located within one or more towns, with an elected governing body (Board of Fire Commissioners). A fire district is a public corporation established for the purpose of providing fire protection and responding to certain other emergencies. The New York State Constitution (Article X) recognizes that fire districts have certain characteristics of general purpose…

The Cottekill Volunteer Fire Company is a small group... Family... of neighbors dedicated to helping their fellow neighbors. The members work hard to keep up with the ever changing word of emergency services. We are the boots on the ground, the membership that staffs the fire engines to respond to your calls for help. We are a seperate organization from the fire district, which is the political…