About Cataula Volunteer Fire Department

The Cataula Volunteer Fire Department CVFD was established and incorporated in 1973 and is located in Harris County, Georgia. Harris County is one of the largest land mass counties in the state of Georgia. The Cataula fire district covers over 90 square miles and has over 7000 residents. There is no fire tax and we are contracted by the County Board of Commissioners to provide fire and rescue services. The CVFD does receive and annual stipend from the county of about $13,000 to help cover the cost of providing services. The rest of the money needed by the department is raised by fund raisers throughout the year and donations of the citizens in the community. None of the firefighters receive monetary compensation. The CVFD is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization that strives to train and perform fire and rescue services to the community when called upon.

With every dollar that is raised, it helps keep insurance rates lower by being able to purchase equipment to bring the fire department up to certain standards given by ISO. Currently, the CVFD has an ISO rating of 5/9, which has helped reduce the insurance rates in the area.