Big Flats Fire Department

10/14/2026

We still have tickets available! Message us!

09/26/2026

Come stop by!!

09/11/2026

09/03/2026

1250 Schweitzer Rd, Big Flats, NY

Yesterday, just before 3:00 AM, our pagers went off for a water flow alarm/automatic fire alarm. Upon arrival, Big Flats crews identified smoke and gained access to confirm a working commercial structure fire in our district.

Within minutes of visible fire, engines began rolling in from departments up and down the Southern Tier who dropped everything, left warm beds, and answered the call alongside us.

For the next several hours, crews from three counties stood together on the fireground, at water supply points, and on standby to support other responding agencies. From pulling hose, running water supply, cycling through rehab, and doing whatever it took to get this fire knocked down and keep our community safe.

This is the reality of firefighting in our area.

No single department does this alone, and yesterday was proof of that.

The credit for how smoothly this operation ran belongs to every single agency who showed up:

Elmira Heights • Southport • Horseheads • Tompkins Corners • Town & Country • Golden Glow • Wellsburg • East Hill • Baldwin • Millport • Community Fire & Rescue • Montour Falls • Watkins Glen • Corning Joint Fire District • Painted Post • Gang Mills

Behind the scenes and on scene, our Chemung County Fire Coordinators and Fire Investigators kept resources moving and began the work of figuring out what happened, our 911 Dispatchers juggled a chaotic radio channel without missing a beat, and NYSEG rolled out fast to make the scene safe for everyone working it.

To every single person who left their family, their sleep, and their comfort behind to stand on that fireground yesterday morning, we see you, and we are grateful for you. This is exactly why mutual aid works, and exactly why our community is safer for having neighbors like you.

Thank you for everything you do. 🚒❤️

Big Flats Fire District #1

08/12/2026

🚨 IS THERE A FIRE IN YOU? 🚨

Big Flats Fire Co. is looking for YOU to join our team! 🔥🚒

You don’t need to be a firefighter today, you just need the willingness to learn, the desire to help your community, and the commitment to be part of something bigger than yourself.

🔥 Serve your community
🛠️ Gain valuable skills
🤝 Create lifelong friendships
💪 Build pride, purpose & belonging

Volunteering with the Big Flats Fire Co. is more than answering calls. It’s about becoming part of a team that shows up when your neighbors need you most.

ANSWER THE CALL.
JOIN BIG FLATS FIRE CO. TODAY!

07/20/2026

🚨 Open Drill Tonight – 7:00 PM 🚨

Curious about volunteering?

Come train with us.

We promise the buildings won’t be moving.

Kevin , this message is not intended for you. 🚒😂

07/19/2026

🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

It has come to our attention that Kevin has made a page. 🙄

If you get a friend request, proceed with caution.

This is the same man who lost a fight with a stationary building. Adding him to your friends list is like inviting a blindfolded Roomba to rearrange your living room.

We couldn’t protect the garage door.

We can still protect your timeline. 🫡

07/18/2026

🚨 UPDATE: Kevin is still missing. 🚨

If you see him, remind him applications are open… and garage doors are expensive.

Link in the comments. 👇

07/17/2026

🚨 UPDATE: Kevin is still missing. 🚨

The bay door, however, has been located.

Since Kevin left us with an opening, we’re looking for new volunteers.

No experience required.
Just a basic understanding that closed garage doors are not shortcuts.

Applicants capable of backing into the bay without involving the building will receive priority consideration.

🚒 Volunteer interest form in the comments. 👇