Syracuse Fire Department

The Squad Company provides manpower and special equipment at emergency incidents. One very important piece of equipment in their inventory is the AutoPulse, a revolutionary battery-powered cardiopulmonary resuscitation device. Members of Squad-1 deploy this device at all cardiac arrests in the city. Studies have shown that the AutoPulse helps improve the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest. Another example of how the citizens of Syracuse receive some of the best fire and emergency services in the country!

Fire Station 10, located at 2030 East Genesee Street, is home to Engine Company 10 and Truck 5. These firefighters protect a large section of the east side of Syracuse. Whether it’s a fire, a medical emergency, a car accident, or any other life-threatening situation - when you call, they’ll be there!

The employees of the Onondaga County Department of Emergency Communications are the ones who answer your call for help. Without them, we would not be able to do our jobs. Today, we had an opportunity to honor one of them. Chuck Combs, the Syracuse Fire Department liaison at 911, will be retiring at the end of this month. Chuck has been integral in helping the SFD accomplish its mission each day for the past several years. We wish Chuck a long, healthy and happy retirement!

Around 9:45 PM last night, the Onondaga County 911 Center began receiving reports of a heavy smoke condition near the intersection of Lodi Street and Burnet Avenue. Syracuse Fire Department units were on the scene in less than 3 minutes, and discovered a fire in an auto repair shop at 703 Burnet Avenue.

Syracuse Fire is currently battling a large commercial garage fire in the area of Lodi St and Burnet Ave. Please avoid the area.

The members of the Syracuse Fire Department are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Detective William LaShomb. This is a tremendous loss for the Syracuse Police Department and the citizens of Syracuse.

Today, the Onondaga County Emergency Management Department participated in the Annual Hank Boynton Award Ceremony. Deputy Chief Elton Davis from Syracuse Fire ...was this year’s recipient. Chief Davis was instrumental in developing protection through prevention initiatives including: First day of School Pencil giveaway, Reading with a Firefighter program and Fire and Life Safety Mini-Day Camps for youth ages 5-13. Additionally, under Chief Davis’ leadership, the department has installed more than 2,300 smoke detectors and 300 carbon monoxide detectors throughout the City free of charge. Chief Davis exemplifies Chief Henry Boynton‘s commitment, leadership, initiative, and dedication to reducing the incidence of juvenile firesetting through fire prevention education for the youth of Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse. The Boynton Award: Chief Henry Hank Boynton was a firefighter with the Syracuse Fire Department from February 1964 until his death in 1994. He was an active member of Project Concern. Chief Boynton was committed to keeping our community a safer place to live. His interest in the education of children in the area of fire prevention was demonstrated in his efforts to incorporate the Learn Not To Burn curriculum into the Syracuse City School District. The Boynton Award is to recognize the Community’s need to encourage prevention efforts and thereby lessen the suffering and loss from fires started by juveniles. Each year during Fire Prevention Week, an award is given to an individual and/or organization who has proven their dedication to Chief Boynton’s principles through outstanding leadership, initiative, or donation of resources. Congratulations Chief Davis!

Crews responded to a house fire on the city’s north side this afternoon. A firefighter and a civilian were transported to local hospitals for evaluation after suffering minor injuries.

All companies in the Syracuse Fire Department are trained and equipped to respond to medical emergencies. Most of our firefighters are EMTs, and several are paramedics. When you call 911 for a serious medical emergency in Syracuse, there will be uniformed firefighters by your side in under four minutes. The citizens of Syracuse receive some of the best fire & emergency services in the United States. #syracusefire

Meet Diane Davie, the Syracuse Fire Department’s fiscal officer. Diane is responsible for managing all aspects of the fire department’s budget, including capital improvement planning and accounts payable. Diane is one of the civilian employees working behind the scenes to help keep the citizens of Syracuse safe!

This afternoon, the Syracuse Fire Department was called to 100 Pond Street for a fire in an apartment building. One firefighter received minor injuries while battling the blaze. #syracusefire

The Syracuse Fire Department is divided into 3 geographic areas, or districts, within the city. Each one of these districts is supervised by a District Chief. District Chiefs are responsible for coordinating and directing actions at emergency scenes. Whether it’s a fire alarm activation or a major structure fire, a District Chief will be there to ensure the safety of our firefighters and our citizens.