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Member Spotlight
Kaitlin Gorton Jobs: Paramedic at Dryden Ambulance, Tompkins County EMS, Groton Ambulance Awards What special projects have you participated in?I am proud that I can come to work and serve the community every week. Fun Fact: I played college basketball for 3 different colleges and I love sports! Hobbies and Passions: I love going to
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Member Spotlight
Chief Mark Bell “My love for serving the Dryden Community was instilled in me as I grew up — both of my parents served in various roles within this Department. Being Chief is the highest honor. It gives me the opportunity to lead the men and women of this Department while setting goals and standards
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RecruitNY Event
Join us on the last weekend of April for RecruitNY! This is an opportunity for you to meet your local firefighters and learn how you can make a difference in your community. Welcoming new members interested in firefighting, EMS, and/or administrative support, such as finance, marketing, event coordination, maintenance, and more! No experience necessary –
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Fire Safety Merit Badge
With Scouting America Also on March 15 (a busy community day for us!), Dryden and Freeville Firefighters helped scouts earn their Fire Safety Merit Badge at the annual University of Scouting held at TC3. As an Eagle Scout, Bryan Arnold (Dryden) appreciated the opportunity to give back: “It was great to teach the Fire Safety
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Standby Night
On Saturday, March 15, the Dryden Fire Department held a standby night with 18 firefighters immediately available to respond to any calls. Great night, always ready to serve our community
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Community Connections Event
Bringing people and passions together The Dryden Fire Department, Dryden Rotary Club, and Kiwanis Club of Dryden are hosting the Community Connections Event on March 29! This is an opportunity for community members in Dryden and surrounding areas to connect with 20+ local nonprofits, service organizations, town groups, and sports teams, as participants or as volunteers.
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11th Annual Burn Foundation Weekend
Partnered with the Burn Foundation of CNY and Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3), the Dryden Fire Department was proud to host burn survivors for the 11th Annual “Overnight Retreat” on February 21-23, 2025. The weekend includes: Mission of the Burn Foundation: Committed to burn support, awareness, and prevention, and aim to to make the recovery
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2024 Year in Review
This past year, we were proud to serve our community by responding to nearly 3,000 calls. To learn more about our 2024 calls and some of our new members and leaders, watch this video. 2024 Total Calls:
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2025 Leadership
At our banquet on February 1, 2025, line officers were sworn into their positions. We’re thankful for their service as well all our members serving in an elected position this year.
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Happy Halloween
Celebrate Halloween this weekend at the Fire Station! Hay rides around town by Dryden Fire Haunted House by Dryden Recreation
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