The Gainesville Fire Department was formed in the Village of Gainesville in 1925. On February 27^th, 1927 it became incorporated by the State of New York.

In 1976, the members saw a need to provide Emergency First Aid Care to the residence of the district. These members formed a first response unit called the Gainesville Fire Dept. Emergency First Aid Team. As Time evolved, so has the Fire Department. In 2000, our department took over transporting patients to hospitals, changed the name of the First Aid Squad and became the Gainesville Rescue Squad.

Currently our department membership consists of Active, Rescue, Juniors, Social, and Life. Our Active membership total 34, included in this total are 18 members that are EMT’s (Emergency Medical Technicians). Our district covers the Village of Gainesville, Town of Gainesville, and  a portion of the Town of Wethersfield, an area totaling over 65 square miles.

The Gainesville Fire Dept. & Rescue Squad provides a variety of services to our community including Fire, Emergency Medical Responses, Vehicle rescues, Off Road Rescues & Fire Suppressions, and Hazardous Materials Responses. We have also developed a specialized response for Mass Causality Incidents, not just to our community but can respond to aid our neighboring communities as well.

As with all Volunteer Organizations, membership numbers are in decline, and we are no different, and we welcome members of the community to join the Gainesville Fire Department.