Fire Departments

There are three fire departments located within the Town of Erwin:

The Forestview/Gang Mills Fire Department

 

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Cooper Plains/Long Acres Fire Department

Cooper Plains/Long Acres Fire Department Logo

The Cooper Plains-Long Acres Fire Department was incorporated in 1953. It was started with one truck, a 1936 Ward LaFrance/Ford Pumper, and some portable pumps by the men who wanted to have a fire department.

The fire department building was completed in 1955. It was remodeled in 1974, and in 1985 the department built a second floor addition which includes a kitchen and community room, as well as adding fire bays. The current building has five truck bays and storage on the ground floor.

The department has the following equipment:

The fire district includes all of Long Acres and Coopers Plains, which is NYS Route 415 from the Village of Painted Post line to the Campbell Town line. In addition, the district includes Aurene; West Hill Road; Smith Hill Road; and the portions of Beeman Hollow Road, Erwin Hollow Road, and King Hill Road in the Town of Erwin. The department provides joint fire protection for the area, including Corning Incorporated’s Sullivan Park facility.

The fire department is a Volunteer Fire Department with an Insurance Services Organization (ISO) fire suppression rating of Class 4. The fire department is very proud of this rating because it is usually only earned by full-time professional city fire departments.

Besides fire suppression, the fire department provides BLS First Response for EMS calls, vehicle extrication, and has a large cache of cribbing and Rescue 42 stabilization struts for vehicle and building stabilization. Coopers Plains Fire Department is also a participating member of the Steuben Regional Technical Rescue Task Force for structural and trench collapse rescue.

The department has approximately 24 active volunteer firefighters, a five-person Board of Commissioners elected by the residents of the Fire District, and an active Ladies Auxiliary with approximately 15 members.

More information on membership can be found here: cplafdmembership@gmail.com

Painted Post Fire Department

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Upcoming Roadwork Notice
07/26/24

The New York State Department of Transportation will start a project on Thursday, August 1, affecting motorists in our area:

- Mill & Fill Pavement Repair & Single Course Overlay

Project Duration: Approximately 12 business days

Affected Areas:

State Route 415: Between Main Street in Campbell and West Water Street in Painted Post. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane with flagging.

State Route 960M: Between State Route 415 and Interstate 86 in Coopers Plains. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane with flagging.

Exit 42 Ramps: Closed for about 1 day during the Milling phase (exact date to be announced).

Stay informed with variable message boards, temporary work zone traffic control signs, and real-time updates at www.511ny.org.

Thank you for your patience and drive safely! 

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07/26/24

The Town of Erwin will be paving the following roads the week of July 29, 2024:

  • Acorn
  • S. Oakwood Drive
  • Whispering Pines
  • Greenridge Drive

All roads will remain open during this period. Some minor delays may be experienced. We appreciate your patience!

Storm Debris Pick Up
07/24/24

Due to the recent storm, we are scheduling a special one-time brush and yard waste pick-up. 

Date: Monday, July 29th

Time: Have your debris at the curb by 7 AM.

Important: This pick-up is outside of our regular schedule, so don't miss it!

Reminder: You can also drop off yard waste at our collection site on Route 417 during regular hours: Saturdays: 9 AM - 12 PM

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Storm Debris
07/18/24
Residents can put yard waste from recent storms at the curb for collection. You can also drop off waste at the collection site (Route 417) during regular hours, Saturdays from 9 AM to noon. For drop-offs outside these times, please call the Highway Department at (607) 962-0821. Please check back for the official collection date.
A huge thank you to our Highway Department for their hard work and extended hours over the past couple of days.
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Mulholland Road
07/16/24

Paving of Mulholland Road will occur on Tuesday, July 16th. Motorists may experience some minor delays during the work. Mulholland Road will remain open during the work period. Use Caution.

Brush Drop Off
04/30/24

The Town of Erwin brush drop off will to residents open Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9:00 am until Noon. The drop off site will be open every Saturday from May 4, 2024 until October 26, 2024.

Kinsella Park Painted
04/29/24

Kinsella Park pavilion looks great thanks to 10 Reach volunteers from Victory Church. Thanks everyone for painting the tables and pavilion!

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Smith Hill Bridge is closed as of 3/25
03/26/24

Steuben County has released this notice: "The bridge on Smith Hill Road over the Cohocton River between Curtis Coopers Road and Dyke Road in the Hamlet of Coopers Plains and Town of Erwin, will be closed to all through traffic beginning March 25, 2024 until the completion of the bridge replacement project in November of 2024. The signed off-site detour will consist of Curtis Coopers Road, County Route 4, State Route 415 and Barringer Road."

Keep Your Pipes Safe!
02/05/24

Think before you flush.  Flushable wipes not so flushable.  How to keep your pipes safe.

Flushable wipes notice.pdf (erwinny.org)

Announcement
01/12/24

Following a nationwide search, the Town has appointed a Deputy Town Manager.  Melissa Greenthal will replace Rita McCarthy as Town Manager when Rita retires in July after 33 years of service to the Town.  More information will follow when Melissa joins the Town in February.

Ames Plaza Update
01/22/24

The Applicant has submitted a revised concept site plan and has committed to no “overnight parking”, no one sleeping in vehicles. It was determined that the revised plan complies with the Town of Erwin Zoning. The next steps are that the applicant must complete a traffic study and submit a full preliminary engineering package to the Planning Board. The Planning Board schedule and agendas are posted on the Town’s website and Facebook page. A deadline for completing the demolition of the former Ames building has been established.

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