Solvay Fire Department

The officers and members of the Solvay Fire Department would like to wish Firefighter Michael Kareglis a safe trip and deployment with the United States Air Force to the Middle East.

Solvay Engine 21 responded to this working house fire in the Liverpool Fire District earlier this evening. Units arrived to find heavy fire showing from the front of a single family dwelling. Engine 21 conducted primary search while securing utilities as units from Liverpool worked to extinguish the fire. This is the third working fire Solvay units have responded to in the past 72 hours. While Engine 21 operated on scene, Solvay Fire Station 1 remained staffed with volunteers that were participating in training evolutions.

Solvay Engine 21 is responding to a working fire in the Liverpool fire district. This is the third working fire that Solvay units have responded to in the past 72 hours.

On the morning of December 12th Solvay Fire Department was dispatched to smoke in the area with an unknown source. Solvay Engine 21 arrived within 4 minutes of dispatch and found smoke coming from a structure in the area of Sixth St and Cogswell Ave. The assignment was then filled adding the Taunton Ladder and Fairmount Engine. Engine 21s crew made entry and found several rooms on fire. The working fire dispatch was then given adding Onondaga Hill, Liverpool, Lakeside and Camillus units to assist. The fire was under control within 20 minutes of arrival. Crews worked for several hours performing overhaul and assisting County EM with investigation. Photo Credit to Taunton and Fairmount Fire Depts.

Come join the action! We’re always looking for new firefighters and EMTs willing to serve the community. All training and equipment provided. To learn more visit us online at www.SolvayFire.com Here’s a glimpse of some major incidents we responded to in the past year.

Keep your cooking area clutter free. Anything that produces heat can easily ignite nearby items if the conditions are right. To learn more www.FPW.org