Are you a volunteer firefighter in New York State attending or planning to attend college near us? Looking for ways to keep your fire and EMS skills and experience fresh while at school? Looking for valuable experience towards a fire or EMS career? Check out our student … [Read more...]
Watch out for school buses and students
With the return to school over the next few days, the increase of children on and near the roadways can cause increased danger for pedestrians and drivers. Please observe the following safety rules and tips on how to drive near school buses:Be aware of the peak school commuting … [Read more...]
Fire Prevention Week 2015: Safety Tips
October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week
October 4-10 is National Fire Prevention Week! While fire safety is a year-round priority, each year we take time during the first week in October to emphasize the importance of fire safety and prevention. Join us at the fire station on Sunday, October 4 between 1 and 4 pm for … [Read more...]
Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness
During extremely hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged. When the body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, body temperature rises and you or someone you care about may … [Read more...]
Severe weather warning
Friday may turn out to be another very active day across our region with severe thunderstorms and flash flooding concerns from the mid afternoon well into the evening hours. A Tornado Watch has been issued many Central New York counties, including Onondaga, until 3 am. A tornado … [Read more...]
We often see the image of Smokey Bear and quickly relate it to our national parks. Outdoor fire safety is not only important in remote forested areas but in our suburban areas as well. A small mulch or brush fire can easily spread out of control and expose structures. A red flag … [Read more...]
Open burn reminder
As the weather changes and our thoughts turn towards lawn clean-up and landscaping. we'd like to remind all residents that open burning is not permitted. Be careful of ignition sources near combustible materials outdoors and use approved outdoor cooking devices safely. … [Read more...]
Where is that Hydrant?
With the start of our typical CNY winter weather, plenty of fire hydrants are buried in snow. While DFD crews are out trying to clear all the fire hydrants in the fire district, we are asking for your help. Please do your part to keep the closest fire hydrant to your home … [Read more...]
