George Tamborelle has served in the fire service since 1992, beginning his career with the Newfield Fire Company before joining the Cayuga Heights Fire Department in 2001. He has served as Fire Chief since 2003, providing leadership for the department's volunteer firefighters, emergency response operations and training programs. 

In January 2026, the Village of Cayuga Heights transitioned the previously part-time Fire Chief position to a full-time Fire Superintendent role. While continuing to lead all aspects of the department's emergency response operations, the position was expanded to include oversight of the Village's fire prevention program, commercial fire inspections, code compliance, and community risk reduction efforts.

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George and his wife, Lindsay, reside in the Village of Cayuga Heights with their daughter and four sons. George and Lindsay met through the fire department. Together, they enjoy being actively involved in their children's activities and in the community they proudly call home.

Mike Garrett has been in the fire service since 2013. He is a full time teacher at Cornell.

Joe Price has been in the fire department for over 15 years and combines his work as assistant chief with managing properties at Ithaca Renting. His wife, Colleen Price, is also a senior member of the fire department, as Rescue Director (271).

John Putnam has been in the fire service for 22 years, joining the department during high school. He owns a construction business and has worked on many large projects. His family have been involved in the fire department for many years, and he continues this tradition through serving as an officer for over 5 years.