The Corning Joint Fire District provides fire prevention and suppression services, emergency rescue and basic life support (BLS) services, public assistance during natural emergencies, and other activities deemed from time to time to be in the best interest of residents and businesses.
Formation of the CJFD assigned responsibility for most of the financial and administrative business operations of these member organizations, including strategic planning, financing, budget, risk management and asset management to a 5-member Board of Fire Commissioners.
Responsibility for preparedness to respond, membership training and performance of emergency response activities is managed and supervised under a unified command structure by the District Fire Chief and two Deputy Fire Chiefs.