The Houghton Volunteer Fire Department has a long and proud tradition of service to the hamlet of Houghton, the town of Caneadea, and neighboring communities in Allegany County, New York. Some members of the department also served in New York City during the aftermath of 9-11. We are dedicated to providing emergency services of many types to our neighbors in times of need.
Our tradition of service to this community has only been possible through the participation of many dedicated volunteers. You could be the next member of our dedicated family! We offer a variety of ways to be involved and a number of benefits. Currently, our greatest need is more community members who are willing to serve as firefighters. Please consider carefully whether this could be an exciting and meaningful way that you could serve your community. Our sister organization, the Houghton
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We depend on the support of the public for all of our funding. The vast majority of our operational budget comes from various fundraising activities, such as chicken BBQs. We appreciate any support you can provide.
EMS services in Houghton are now provided by a separate organization, the Houghton Volunteer Ambulance Services (HVAS). They are always looking for volunteer EMTs and ambulance drivers. You can apply to join the HVAS using the HVAS membership application.