Fire Department

History

The City of Cornelia Fire Department is an ISO class-three department nestled in the Northeast Georgia Mountains. The Department was founded in 1887. CFD operates two Fire Stations. One off 441 in Habersham Village shopping center in the commercial district and the other located in Downtown Cornelia. Our department has 19 members comprised of both career and volunteer. The Department provides first response for Emergency medical services, fire suppression, fire prevention and education, extrication, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue to the citizens of our community. The Department houses a ladder, brush truck, rescue truck, fire safety house/command post, and four engines.

Cornelia Fire Department Mission Statement

We as a Brotherhood and Family will at all times serve our Community with the due diligence that we have been given the privilege to do so.

We shall demonstrate Integrity, Professional Excellence, Fortitude, Perseverance and while honoring our OATH with Compassion.

The Cornelia Fire Department will strive to positively impact our Community and Members of our organization by placing the needs of others before self, without judgment or thought of reward.

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