Donate to support CFD!
The Cooperstown Fire Department is a public, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, funded in part by the Village of Cooperstown, and fire taxes from protection districts in the towns of Middlefield, Otsego, Springfield, and Exeter.
The Department cannot manage on public funds alone and utilizes donations from the community to fund community education, equipment purchases, and supplies.
Donations of goods, services, funds and time are all appreciated and used for the good of the department and community.
IMPORTANT!!
While we're all one department, Fire & Rescue and Emergency Medical (EMS) have different functions and different bank accounts. If donating by check, PLEASE make sure you direct your donation to the one you prefer. Donations via PayPal are available ONLY TO FIRE AND RESCUE at this time; donations to EMS are NOT yet available through PayPal on this website. Thank you!
To donate via PayPal or bank card, click here!
To donate by mail:
To mail donations to the Cooperstown Fire Department, Fire and Rescue unit, please address to:
Cooperstown Fire Department
PO Box 1
Cooperstown, NY 13326
To donate to the Cooperstown Emergency Medical Services (EMS) unit, mail donations to:
Cooperstown Emergency Service
PO Box 322
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Our Annual Fund Drives
Equipment Fund Drive
The annual Equipment Fund Drive is held during the winter via a mailing to all district residents. Donations received go directly to the Equipment Account, and use is restricted to the purchase, maintenance, and enhancement of equipment essential to vehicle and department emergency operations. While the Equipment Fund Drive is scheduled from December through February, donations are accepted and appreciated all year around. To donate, simply write 'Equipment Fund' on the check memo field or mailing envelope.
EMS Food and Funds Drive
Our newest annual tradition is the department EMS sponsored Food and Funds Drive. Organized and run by the department Emergency Medical Service (EMS), and located at and hosted by Cooperstown Price Chopper, the "Fill the Ambulance" themed drive has donated thousands of pounds and thousands of dollars to the Cooperstown Food Pantry. The goal every year is to fill the ambulance with groceries and household goods for donation and local distribution. EMS also accepts monetary donations, which are often matched or better, and are also donated to the food bank. Watch for published and social media announcements for the event, which typically occurs in the first two weeks of December.
July 4th Fireworks Fund Drive
For many years, the department has contracted and paid for the July 4th Fireworks over Otsego Lake. Funded exclusively by local businesses and individuals, the fireworks are visible to visitors, village and lake area residents, and of course the many boaters on the lake. The Spring Fireworks Fund Drive pays for this community event, and your donation makes it possible. While the annual Fireworks Fund Drive is scheduled May through July each year, donations are accepted and appreciated all year around. To donate, simply write 'Fireworks Fund' on the return envelope or check memo field.
Special Donations
The Department accepts "In Memory Of..." and similar donations to honor special-circumstance friends and family. Unless otherwise specified, recognition donations go to the department General Operating Account.
The department gladly considers donations of general goods and services for department use, or as prizes at special events. Local businesses and individuals have contributed to the Children's Christmas Party and other community events.
If you'd like to donate such an item or service, please send us an email at president@cooperstownfd.org.
At this time we are able to accept only PayPal donations to Fire and Rescue.
Venmo capability and donations to Emergency Medical Services should be available in the near future.