Fire Department with 2 stations providing fire protection and suppression, emergency medical services and rescue services to the Town of Cornelius, NC and its' ETJ. The district covers approximately 15 square miles and has a population of 24,000. I-77 spilts the district. Lake Norman is the western border of the district. Additionally Cornelius Fire Department serves 1 high school, 1 middle school and 2 elementary schools.