Mon, May 6th, 2013 5:51:00 am - Please join us on Saturday June 1st as we will be hosting our first ever Summer Slammer! Tickets are just $15.00 or 2 for $25.00. This includes admission plus all you can eat and drink!!! Try your luck on a few raffles or games of chance while enjoying the brass powered variety of music provided by "The Horn Dogs". Stop by station 1 or call Tom Sauer at 315-565-5163 to get your tickets today. This event ...Continued

Sun, May 5th, 2013 1:30:00 pm - At 1136 hours, Engine 6 was dispatched to assist Onondaga Hill units with an outdoor fire. Onondaga Hill Engine 3 used one line to extinguish the fire that consumed most of the trees and brush in the backyard. Engine 6 assisted with overhaul and returned to service a sort time later. The New York State Burn Ban set forth by the Department of Conservation will end on May 14th ...Continued

Thu, Apr 25th, 2013 2:00:00 pm - Community relations has always been a top priority within our department educating the public on fire safety topics and membership opportunities. Today Girl Scout Troop # 10014 in Baldwinsville met with Firefighter Jenna Gross. Firefighter Gross gave a lesson on fire safety as well as a demonstration of the personal protective equipment worn by firefighters. Firefighter Gross explained what it takes to become a firefighter and what a very rewarding career this ...Continued

Tue, Apr 16th, 2013 5:17:00 pm - Solvay, Fairmount and Taunton units were dispatched to a dwelling fire at the corner of Gertrude Avenue and Second Street shortly after 5pm. A working fire in the kitchen was quickly extinguished by firefighters before it extended further into the home. Ladder 5 was on scene for just under 1 hour before returning to service.   ...Continued

Wed, Apr 3rd, 2013 11:14:00 am - At 1114 hours, Rescue 3 was dispatched to a working apartment fire in the Village of Marcellus at 60 North Street. Rescue 3 arrived on scene and assumed Rapid Intervention duties until companies were able to bring the fire under control.   ...Continued

Mon, Feb 11th, 2013 4:05:00 pm - Just before 1300 hours, companies from Camillus, Fairmount and Howlett Hill responded to a reported building fire at 24 Genesee Street in the Village of Camillus. Units had an active fire inside the large vacant structure that was the former home to the Camillus Cutlery Company. This historic site was know for being one of the oldest knife manufactures in the United States with roots dating back to 1876. Due to the age ...Continued

Mon, Feb 4th, 2013 1:00:00 am - Congratulations to Firefighters Andrew Havranko and Christian Sindo after passing the New York State Emergency Medical Technician Basic course and protocol tests. We would also like to recognize Chief Kevin Spraker and Firefighters Mike Hoover and Brian Rivers for completing the refresher course and passing all state exams.  ...Continued

Fri, Feb 1st, 2013 12:48:00 pm - At 1248 hours, Onondaga Hill Engine 3 and Taunton Rescue 3 were dispatched to an auto accident with injuries on Makyes Road near Griffin Road. Due to the weather conditions one vehicle had gone off of the road and overturned onto the roof trapping the driver inside. Members used hydraulic tools on the driver's side of the vehicle to access the patient. Just 17 minutes after the arrival of Rescue 3 the ...Continued

Thu, Jan 24th, 2013 4:13:00 pm - At 1613 hours, Ladder 5 and Rescue Engine 3 responded with other mutual aid companies to a garage fire in South Onondaga. Units arrived with heavy fire showing from the 20 X 40 detached garage. The garage was approximately one foot from side D of the dwelling which created an exposure issue. Companies worked quickly to extinguish the garage preventing the fire from extending inside the home. Crews remained on scene for ...Continued

Wed, Jan 16th, 2013 4:12:00 pm - Shortly after 1600 hours, Ladder 5 responded with Fairmount and Solvay units to a reported house fire at 914 Onondaga Road. Crews arrived on scene and had a moderate smoke condition inside the one and a half story wood frame dwelling. Smoke was caused from an electrical outlet issue. Crews remained on scene for about a half hour ventilating prior to returning to service. About 10 minutes ...Continued