Fayetteville Fire & EMS

Firefighter John Laakso (left) and Firefighter officer-in-charge Eric Gancarz (right) pay a visit to the Fuller family and give out a few fire helmets to celebrate the beginning of Spring on March 20th.

The Halo Tattoo Benefit for Fayetteville Firefighter Nate Baker on April 18th is developing into the BIGGEST Fire and Tattoo event of 2021!! Pictured here are the designs available for all those who have made reservations for that day. All the available appointments for that day have been scheduled and filled! However, you are still encouraged to come to Halo Tattoo on 105 First Street in Liverpool on April 18th and make a contribution, buy a T-shirt and enjoy the company o...f those gathering to help Firefighter Baker during his kidney transplant recovery. If you would like to schedule a FUTURE appointment in honor of Firefighter Baker you can do so and $10 of the fee will go to the Nate Baker Fund at the Fayetteville Firemen's Association. Anytime up to April 30th you can make an appointment directly with Halo and indicate your wish to dedicate the tattoo to Baker. Their instagram handle is @halotatto and their FaceBook is www.facebook.com/Halotattoo Thank you for your support.

Congratulations to our members celebrating service anniversaries in April: Captain Bill Harris, 29 years Lt. Jeff Jones,19 years Tyler DuPree, 8 years... Griffin DuPree, 8 years Glen LeComte, 3 years Kim Tait, 3 years See more

The C shift took advantage of the beautiful weather today to practice some airway management skills outdoors. Picture are FF/PM Kozak and Lt. Williams

The members of Girl Scout Troop 60749 took a quick photo-op break with the FFD crew one beautiful Saturday morning. It was a cookie sale day and business was brisk!

Firefighter/Paramedic Griffin Dupree leads a training session on BLS Airway Skills. Working with volunteer Caden Kilian they practice inserting oral and nasal airway adjuncts.

Another day of training as Firefighter/Paramedic Bob Paddock exits a window practicing bailouts. Firefighter/EMT John Laakso (window) and Firefighter/Paramedic Tim Chrysler (on the belay) supervise the evolutions.

The Monday night duty crew works through a training drill focused on forcible entry. Pictured (left) is volunteer member Chris Snow along with volunteer firefighter Patrick Kitzel, and (right) is career firefighter/paramedic Griffin Dupree.

FFD Volunteer member Joe Hernon continues to make the Syracuse University News as the University’s Emergency Management Director. https://news.syr.edu//trust-the-process-with-covid-vaccin/

Congratulations to Aaron Costello (pictured here) who was recently qualified as an operator of Squad 20. Firefighter/Paramedic Costello is a new full-time career member. Congratulations as well to mutual aid member Bridget Snyder (not pictured) who has finished her requirements to operate as an FFD interior firefighter.

The FFD always urges families to pay attention to home fire safety. The link to Syracuse.com below is a perfect example how the simple act of planning for emergencies can make a HUGE difference! https://syracusepoststandard-ny.newsmemory.com/

It is very common for DeWitt, Manlius and Fayetteville to respond mutual aid to each other's calls. An additional cooperative effort is the Duty Chief Program where a Chief from any of the three Departments will be the duty chief for all three service areas. Pictured here is Manlius Chief Jansen Casscles (left) and Fayetteville Chief Paul Hildreth. Not pictured are DeWitt Chief Jason Green, Fayetteville Deputy Chief Jeb Benzing and Manlius Deputy Chief Greg Van Dyke. The shifts are 12 or 24 hours and allow each Chief to work with all three Departments.

On an overcast and cold weekend day the duty crew took the opportunity to train on hydrant hook ups with new volunteer member Cody Granger (left, at the hydrant). Firefighter/EMT John Laakso led the training evolutions (center) as firefighters (left to right) McCue, Wojtowych, Kitzel and Granger participated.

This winter weather doesn't stop us! Pictured here is Fayetteville Truck 20 stretching it's legs on a blistery winter day for it's morning check. Stay warm out there!

Happy Service Anniversaries to.... Bob Craft, 32 years Lt. Pat Mannion, 19 years... Adrian Rand, 7 years Scott Burbidge, 4 years

Congratulations to Pete Shepardson who recently fulfilled the training and skills needed to become an operator of FFD Truck 20. Also, congratulations to Justine Pepling who finished her training and skill assessments to become a qualified Ambulance Operator.

Did you know that Amazon has a program which contributes to not-for-profits based on your Amazon purchases? It doesn't cost you anything more and it is easy to do. Visit the link below to learn more about Amazon Smile and how you can painlessly help your favorite not-for-profit simply by designating them as the recipient of Amazon Smile contributions. If Fayetteville Fire is one of your favorites, specify "Fayetteville Firemen's Association" as the recipient. Thank you for your support. https://www.aboutamazon.com//how-to-sign-up-for-amazonsmile

Coronavirus announcement Effective immediately, the Fayetteville Fire Department will be postponing all non-essential outside activities. This includes smoke detector inspections and installs, car seat checks and installations, and non-emergent visits. The open house planned for April 25th will be postponed. There will be NO CHANGE to all essential activity including fire alarm and medical alarm responses. This policy will stay in place until further notice.

If you are seeking a degree in fire, emergency services or emergency medicine....the Fayetteville Fire Department has openings available in its Spring Bunk-In program. With two current students the FFD has capacity for two additional members. As a bunk-in student you have the ability to participate and respond in one of the busiest fire stations in Onondaga County and participate in the outstanding culture of a combination department made up of 13 career and 100 volunteer members. If interested, contact Chief of Fire Paul Hildreth at [email protected].

Patrick Kitzel Badge 419 Volunteer member and Firefighter Patrick Kitzel is pictured here receiving his official FFD badge from Chief Paul HIldreth. Patrick regularly responds on Monday nights.

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Congratulations Peter Tynan 2020 marks the tenth anniversary of Ambulance Operator Pete Tynan’s dedicated service to the FFD (pictured here on the right at one of the Department’s last pre-covid gatherings at the Station). Thank you Peter and congratulations.

Thanks to Chief of Fire Paul Hildreth....who recognized ALL the FFD members this month with his Member of the Month award. The Chief noted the efforts made by members to continue to provide outstanding service throughout this time of pandemic. New protocols, safety precautions and potential exposures to covid-19 have added extra work and extra stress for most of 2020. The Chief picked up meals for duty crews as a way to say thanks to all members.

Professional Recognitions Fayetteville Fire enjoys the service of many long-tenured members. Congratulations to Dave Masiclat, Nate Baker, and Mike Grevelding, Jr.

Congratulations Zoe! Chief Paul Hildreth presents volunteer member Zoe Faley with her official FFD badge. During this time of the covid virus the Department has been unable to hold its usual regular, in-person meetings so the Chief is presenting badges and awards individually.

Congratulations Erich Schepp When volunteer member Erich Schepp isn't responding with the FFD as a firefighter he is an executive with Schepp Family Funeral Homes. Check out the link below as Erich is recognized by the Central New York Business Journal as part of this year's class of "40 Under Forty". https://www.cnybj.com/2020-40-under-forty-awards/