North Syracuse Fire Department

The annual NYS burn ban runs March 16th through May 14th. DEC is reminding the public that conditions for wildfires are heightened in springtime when most #wildfires occur. The annual ban has decreased spring wildfires by nearly 43 % since 2009. More info: https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/122502.html

The NSFD held a detail to pay respects to Fallen Firefighter Peyton Morse from the City of Watertown. His procession from Binghamton to Watertown passed the Taft Road overpass this afternoon.

NSFD Rescue 7 mutual aid to South Bay, providing personnel for prolonged extrication of a patient from the woods. #fourthreehouse #wildcats #nosaltyphotoafter

It’s been a winter wonderland, as daily squalls add an inch or two here and there. While no significant event, the additional snow on top of the layer of ice from last week has made some hydrants more difficult to access. PLEASE HELP US, HELP YOU! Clear hydrants near your home or business. The second picture is part of an engine company who attended day drill, then went out and shoveled hydrants in the district. #volunteerFD #keepthemclear

This weekend is a busy ....kitchen weekend! Many homes will be preparing that perfect Super Bowl Sunday menu! With that in mind ... remember that most residential fires start in the kitchen. USFA has created a cool interactive kitchen... ... We challenge you to find all of the hazards in this video! Good luck! Be Safe!

Happy holidays from the North Syracuse Fire Department. Please make sure you water your tree everyday!! #firesafety #merrychristmas

Thank you to Drivers Village for your recent support of the North Syracuse Fire Department.

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Saturday the weather held out for our Junior Firefighters to get some valuable training. They were able to practice many skills they have been learning for over a year. They did a great job with PPE, SCBA, search and rescue, handline advancement, communications and most of all safety. Great job Juniors.

Returning from an odor invest/assist NOVA and ran into this wonderful family out for a fall walk. Someone was timid to begin, but his mom said he can’t stop talking about the Fire Truck! It was our pleasure, thanks for saying hi. Not to mention I needed to pet that dog. We’ll coordinate getting you a plastic helmet or two, enjoy the evening. #CommunityService #FutureFirefighter

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Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home injuries. Follow these simple steps to practice fire safety in your kitchen. #CookSafely #FireSafety #GrillCooking... #HolidayBaking #SafetyTip #StandByYourPan See more

Awesome shot of North Syracuse Truck 1, responding at a recent incident.

Have a sweet tooth? Help our neighbors to the north raise so dough. Orders must be placed by 10/27 for pick up on Halloween.

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home injuries. Follow these simple steps to practice fire safety in your kitchen. #CookSafely #FireSafety #GrillCooking... #HolidayBaking #SafetyTip #StandByYourPan See more

Another great combined training tonight with our brothers and sisters from the North Syracuse Fire Department and Brewerton Fire Department. Over 40 firefighter...s participated in scenarios under live fire conditions. Special thanks to Take the Door Training in assisting, Clay Fire Department Auxiliary Support Group with rehab, and NOVA ambulance for standing by. Great effort by everyone tonight and some outstanding teamwork! Nice job everyone! See more

In the early morning, rainy hours of Sunday, September 20, 1987 a female caller reported an apartment building on fire with people possibly trapped inside. The Onondaga County Fire Dispatch center activated the North Syracuse Fire Department to respond to the reported fire at 208 N. Main Street. Given the nature of the call and in the early morning hours, members responding believed that there were victims trapped. As members responded to the station and began to staff appara...tus, the Fire Dispatcher advised the responding Chiefs of a possible serious car accident in the 200 block of Church Street. North Syracuse split the response and sent emergency personnel to both the reported fire and motor vehicle accident. As North Syracuse Chiefs arrived on both scenes, the reported fire was determined to be a false alarm and the car accident was found to be serious. As crews arrived on the accident it was quickly discovered that the single vehicle involved was operated by a fellow firefighter. Christopher A. Bilger had been responding to the reported fire when he lost control of the vehicle he was driving and struck a tree. Firefighters worked diligently at the scene to treat Bilger and transferred him to the care of the responding ambulance. Thirteen hours later, 20-year-old North Syracuse Firefighter Christopher A. Bilger succumbed to his traumatic injuries. On Wednesday September 23rd calling hours commenced at Sears-Middleton Funeral Home and on Thursday September 24th Firefighter Christopher Bilger was laid to rest. Each year members of the North Syracuse Fire Department pays a visit to FF Bilger’s final resting place. Senior members talk to the new members and tell his story. Every day Chris’s picture greets guest as they enter either of our two fire stations. His name is etched in plaques that hang on our walls. We honor him and remember his dedication and commitment to the North Syracuse community. Each year we award one firefighter who goes above and beyond with the Christopher A. Bilger - Firefighter of the Year Award. But most importantly, since the day he left us, we remember Chris. We remember who he was, his smile, his character, what he stood for, and how he sacrificed his life to help others. Thank you for your service Firefighter Christopher A. Bilger. We will never forget.

Please slow down and move over for emergency vehicles when it’s safe.

We regret to inform you of the passing of Life Member Fred German. Fred has held many positions with the Fire Department and Association. He was a Lieutenant for several years. Most recently he was a member of the Board of Directors. We will miss you Lt. Plunger. 06/23/1960-07/31/2020

Our annual swimming BBQ. Thanks to Wolf and crew for staying to feed the members of the North Syracuse Fireman’s Association, #northsyracusepolice and #NAVAC. As always a very well received evening of Training, Food and Family.

NSFD members gathered at Station 1 for day and night drill yesterday to cover basic fire ground operations. Working together in teams, the members masked up to rescue a victim, laddered the side of the fire house with a straight and extension ladder, and reviewed fire hydrant operations.

We would like to congratulate FireFighter A. Lamica. He has successfully completed the NYS EMT program. This class was started in January and continued throughout the challenges of COVID 19.

Thank you Twin Trees III for helping us spread the word about the need for Volunteer Firefighters. Your support over the years has been incredible. Volunteer Firefighters are needed in North Syracuse. Call 315-458-8562 for more information!

News Channel 9 interview today with Chief Brennan