Onondaga County Fire

02/01/2024

02/01/2024

North Syracuse Car 3 & Engine 6 have been relocated to Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department while companies are operating on a Signal 99 (working fire).

02/01/2024

Hinsdale Fire Department
01/02/24 11:04
FIRE Residential
SAND RD TSL BREWERTON RD & NORTHERN LIGHTS DR

02/01/2024

As we kick off 2024, here are the statistics for 2023.

TOTAL CALLS: 851 (2022 867; decrease of 1.84%)

Fire: 69 (8.11%)
Rescue & EMS (includes MVC's): 231 (27.14%)
Hazardous Condition: 85 (9.99%)
Service Call: 78 (9.17%)
Good Intent: 204 (23.97%)
False Alarm: 180 (21.15%)
Severe Weather 1 (0.12%)
Special: 3 (0.35%)

In District Signal 99's (Working fire): 2
Mutual Aid Signal 99's: 9

Automatic/Mutual Aid Given: 87
Automatic/Mutual Aid Received: 48

Busiest month of 2023: June with 98 alarms

As always, we are forever grateful for our dedicated volunteers who answer calls at all hours of the day, our mutual aid partners for their continued assistance, and the municipalities and various government agencies who support the mission of the North Syracuse Fire Department.

Brewerton Fire Department
Cicero Fire Department
Clay Fire Department
East Syracuse Fire Department .
Fairmount Fire Department
Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department
Liverpool Fire Department
Mattydale Fire Department
Minoa Fire Department
Moyers Corners Fire Department
South Bay Fire Department
Hancock Field Air National Guard Base
Town of Cicero, NY
Town of Clay
Onondaga County Department of Emergency Management
Village of North Syracuse
Onondaga County 911

02/01/2024

At 17:25, Fairmount was alerted to a Motor Vehicle Collision with Possible Injuries at the intersection of West Genesee Street and the Camillus Commons entrance. The Fairmount Heavy Rescue responded along with Car 2, WAVES and Camillus Police Department. Crews arrived to find a single vehicle into a pole with all occupants out of the vehicle. Firefighters assisted with patient care and addressed hazards.

01/01/2024

28 House Year in Review

Our yearly review We DO NOT own the rights to any songs used in the video

01/01/2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year from the Syracuse Fire Department!

Cheers to a healthy, safe, and prosperous 2024!

#2024

31/12/2023

Press Release:

Early Morning Fire Displaces Three

Syracuse, NY- On Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 6:38 a.m., Syracuse Firefighters were alerted by the Onondaga County 911 center to a report of a possible fire at 911 Park Avenue, on the City’s West Side. Firefighters from Station 5, on North Geddes Street, arrived on the scene just over two-and-a-half minutes later, to find a two-and-a-half story, wood-frame home with nothing showing from the exterior.

As the first arriving crews began to investigate, they were met by the occupant of the second-floor apartment, who directed them to the second floor, reporting that there was fire in a light fixture there. As crews stretched a hose to the second floor and continued to investigate, they encountered light smoke, and could see what appeared to be a fire in the fixture. When they reached the attic, to investigate there, firefighters encountered smoke and fire. A signal ‘99’ was transmitted.

Additional crews arriving at the scene immediately went to work moving hose lines into the building to put out the fire, and searching the entire home for any possible trapped victims. All searches were negative; all occupants of the home were able to escape prior to fire department arrival. Through the quick work of all involved, the fire was confined to the space between the second floor and attic, where it began, as well as a portion of the attic above the fire.

The fire was declared out after approximately 40 minutes. The second-floor apartment and attic suffered fire, smoke, and water damage. The first-floor apartment also suffered water damage. A total of three occupants were displaced by this fire; they are being assisted by the Red Cross. Syracuse Fire Investigators have determined that the fire started in a light fixture on the second floor, and spread to the attic, due to an electrical issue. There were no injuries reported to civilians, or to firefighters at the scene.

A total of 39 Fire Department personnel responded to this incident, including command and support staff. Syracuse Fire Department Ambulance, Syracuse Police, American Medical Response, National Grid, and the American Red Cross also responded to the scene. We thank our partners at the 911 Center, SPD, AMR, National Grid, and the Red Cross.

31/12/2023

We still have student bunk-in openings for our Fall 2024 semester. If interested reach out to us for more information, a tour of our facilities or a ride along.

30/12/2023

On behalf of the North Syracuse Fire Department to express our sincere gratitude for the generous $10,000 donation presented on Friday, December 29th. This invaluable contribution will play a crucial role in our department’s fund drive, specifically earmarked for acquiring a new breathing air compressor for our SCBA bottles.

Your support is instrumental in ensuring the safety of our members as they face challenging and hazardous conditions, such as fires and elevated levels of Carbon Monoxide. The commitment and ongoing collaboration we share with Driver’s Village make a significant impact on our ability to serve the community effectively.

Once again, thank you for your generosity and the enduring partnership between Driver’s Village and the North Syracuse Fire Department. Your contribution enhances our capabilities and strengthens our commitment to the well-being of those we serve.

30/12/2023

29/12/2023

29/12/2023

Press Release:

Seven Displaced Following Union Place Fire

Syracuse, NY- On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 3:48 p.m., Syracuse Firefighters were alerted by the Onondaga County 911 Center to a reported possible structure fire at 404 Union Place, on the City’s North Side. Firefighters from Station 2, on Lodi Street, arrived on the scene one minute and thirty seconds later. The first arriving crews found a two-story, multiple-family house with flames blowing out a first-floor window on the side of the building. Crews were also alerted to the possibility of people trapped inside the building. A signal ‘99’ was transmitted.

The first arriving crews initiated an aggressive interior fire attack, with crews stretching hoses into the building to battle the flames, and other crews starting searches for the potentially trapped occupants. As additional fire companies arrived, more hoses were stretched into the building to cut off the fire’s spread. Teams of firefighters also performed methodical searches of each apartment on the first and second floor. All searches were negative; no victims were found. It was later confirmed that all occupants were able to escape the fire on their own. Hose teams were able to extinguish the fire on the first floor in approximately 10 minutes. Firefighters checking for fire spread found flames in the attic as well and were able to extinguish them, preventing more severe damage. The fire was declared out after approximately 35 minutes.

The fire was determined to have started in a first-floor apartment. Syracuse Fire Investigators are working to determine the cause. The first-floor apartment where the fire began sustained severe fire, smoke, and water damage. Fire also damaged the attic. The remainder of the structure sustained smoke and water damage. Seven occupants were displaced by this fire. They are being assisted by the Red Cross. There were no injuries reported to civilians or to Firefighters at the scene.

A total of 42 Fire Department personnel responded to this incident, including command and support staff. Syracuse Fire Department Ambulance, Syracuse Police, American Medical Response, National Grid, and the American Red Cross also responded to the scene. We thank our partners at the 911 Center, SPD, AMR, National Grid, and the Red Cross.

28/12/2023

28/12/2023

🔥 Residential Structure Fire 🔥

On Sunday December 24, 2023 at 9:10 pm, the Cicero Fire Department was alerted by the Onondaga County 911 Center for a report of a residential fire at 5657 Central Ave.

As this alarm was dispatched, Cicero C-2, C-3, T-1 were on-scene of a unknown type alarm sounding and quickly cleared to respond to the residential fire.

As Cicero C-2, C-3, T-1 were en-route, notes received by the Onondaga County Department of Emergency Communications indicated that there was black smoke coming from the residence, no lights on, no response from anyone inside (caller was yelling to get their attention).

At 9:12 pm, North Syracuse Police Department Unit 4101C arrived and confirmed with the caller (neighbor) there was an elderly female trapped inside.

At 9:14 pm, Cicero C-2, C-3, T-1, arrived, C-2 confirmed the dispatch information (smoke showing, occupant trapped) and transmitted a Signal 99 (working fire).

The crew of T-1, C-3 and Clay Fire Department C-1, C-3 quickly deployed a handline entering the residence through the front door where they were met with no visibility, fire in the rear of the residence and high heat.

As this crew made their way down the hallway to the bedroom areas, a victim was located in the bedroom, unconscious, not breathing.

The victim was quickly removed from the residence, turned over to North Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps who was waiting in the front yard to begin life saving measures.

At 9:42 pm, Incident Command reported the fire was under control, overhaul was in progress and that the Onondaga County Fire Investigation Team was begining their investigation.

- Initial Alarm Assignments -

The following units were on the original alarm assignment and operated on-scene

- Cicero C-2, C-3, C-4, T-1, E-10, E-2, SD-1, Fire Police, Cicero VFD Auxiliary
- Clay Fire Department -C-1, C-3, E-12, SD-3
- Mattydale Fire Department - C-2, SD-4
- North Syracuse Fire Department - C-1, T-1

As a result of Liverpool Fire Department having a staffed engine, this was requested to the scene (C-2, C-4, E-2).

- Move Up Assignments -

The following units were on the original move up alarm assignment to cover the Cicero stations

- Brewerton Fire Department - C-1, C-3, R-7
- Bridgeport Fire Department - C-1, E-3
- South Bay Fire Department - C-2, C-3, RP-2

South Bay RP-2 while en-route to the move up was relocated into the scene to operate as the primary Rapid Intervention Team as Mattydale SD-4 crew was assigned a different task.

- Ambulance Agencies On-scene -

- NAVAC (2) Ambulances
- Brewerton Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance

- Onondaga County Department of Emergency Management -

- EM105
- EM111
- EM132
- EM302

- Police Agencies On-scene -

- Cicero Police Department, NY
- Village of North Syracuse Police
- Onondaga County Sheriff's Office

- Other Agencies On-Scene -

- Town of Cicero, NY Code Enforcement
- American Red Cross
- National Grid US
- Medical Examiner

- Media Coverage -
https://www.firefighternation.com/news/woman-dies-after-ny-house-fire/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=firefighter_nation

https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/100-year-old-woman-dies-in-cicero-house-fire?utm_source=wsyr_app&utm_medium=social&utm_content=share-link

https://cnycentral.com/news/local/reports-of-residential-fire-in-cicero-on-christmas-eve

https://www.syracuse.com/news/2023/12/woman-dies-after-cicero-home-catches-fire.html

As any fire is difficult to deal with, this alarm was extremely difficult for those who responded as the victim succumbed to her injuries and being on Christmas Eve.

The Cicero Fire Department is appreciative for the excellent job that the Onondaga County Department of Emergency Communications staff did from the start of this incident to the finish and the assistance of our mutual aid partners (fire service departments, organizations) who have reached out throughout NYS to check on our members.

Our continued thoughts are with the family, neighbors and emergency responders on-scene.

Any media inquires can be directed to the Cicero Fire Department Chiefs Office by the following (phone) 315-699-7721 or (email) [email protected]

28/12/2023

Signal 99 at 404 Union Pl. at 1548 hrs. D-shift.
Photo credit Chris Shields

27/12/2023

Syracuse Fire Department 12/27/23 15:48 FIRE Multiple Occupancy / Apartments UNION PL SYR LILAC ST & KIRKPATRICK ST

26/12/2023

25/12/2023

25/12/2023

Syracuse Fire Department
12/25/23 15:19
FIRE Residential
LODI ST SYR GREEN ST & WAYNE ST

25/12/2023

25/12/2023

Liverpool Fire Department
12/25/23 01:30
FIRE Residential
BUCKLEY RD
TSL BEECHWOOD AVE & AVON AVE

25/12/2023

The fire on Central Avenue was reported shortly after 9 p.m.

23/12/2023

An AMR ambulance was also involved in the crash on Erie Boulevard East, firefighters said.

23/12/2023

23/12/2023

23/12/2023

Press Release:

Firefighters Rescue Two from Apartment Building Fire

Syracuse, NY- On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 6:41 a.m., Syracuse Firefighters were alerted by the Onondaga County 911 Center to a report of a possible fire at 111 Smith Lane. Firefighters from Station 8, on South Salina Street, were the first to arrive on the scene less than three minutes later. Crews found a three-story brick apartment building with no indication of anything wrong as they pulled up. As firefighters began to investigate the scene, they opened the front door and found an intensely burning fire in a first-floor hallway. At the same time, a District Chief on the scene, performing a 360-degree check of the structure, found heavy black smoke coming from rear windows, and an occupant trapped, hanging from a second-floor window. A signal ‘99’ was transmitted as crews worked to rescue the trapped occupant.

As additional crews arrived on the scene, hoses were stretched into the structure to fight the flames. Almost immediately, a crew of firefighters from the first arriving truck company, Truck 8, were hoisting a ladder to the second-floor windows and the trapped occupant was successfully rescued. Teams of firefighters searching inside the structure found a second trapped occupant and were able to es**rt them safely out of the building as well. Both occupants were evaluated at the scene by medical personnel for possible injuries, however neither was transported to a hospital. Additional crews of firefighters were called to the scene, due to the thought that there may be more people trapped, however no additional victims were located, and the extra engine was able to return to service.

Firefighters were able to bring the intense flames under control quickly, but not before the first and second floor of the three-story building suffered heavy fire, smoke, and heat damage. The rest of the building also sustained smoke damage. The fire was declared out after approximately 40 minutes. Crews spent more than an hour using powerful fans to remove lingering and trapped smoke from the building. At least one occupant was displaced by this fire; they were being assisted by the Red Cross. Syracuse Fire investigators were on the scene conducting a cause and origin investigation.

A total of 42 Fire Department personnel responded to this incident, including command and support staff. Syracuse Fire Department Ambulance, Syracuse Police, American Medical Response, National Grid, and the American Red Cross also responded to the scene. We thank our partners at SPD, AMR, National Grid, and the Red Cross.

22/12/2023

👉 Delayed Post 👈

On Saturday December 16th, the Cicero Fire Department had the opportunity to hold our annual Christmas party at station # 1. As this event allowed our members and spouses to attend enjoying the evening, the Chiefs Office secured a in-house standby crew from the Baldwinsville Vol. Fire Company to answer any alarms that were received during the event.

On behalf of the membership, we thank the members of the Baldwinsville Vol. Fire Company for providing a standby crew and value the working relationship between departments.

22/12/2023

22/12/2023