DeWitt Fire District

Engine Cos. 8 and 1 Fayetteville Truck-1 and Manlius Truck-2 responded to a reported structure fire Sunday afternoon. Engine 8 transmitted a Signal 99 shortly after arrival. All occupants escaped safely. … [Read more...]

Join us for Santa Sunday Santa Sunday will take on a different format this year and we welcome all community members to the fire station on Sunday December 15 from 10 am until 2 pm.We are also once again collecting donations for the food bank. Non-perishable items fresh food … [Read more...]

As part of ongoing emergency planning and community safety efforts LeMoyne College has added an enhancement that allows Campus Security to broadcast a warning capable of being heard across campus in the event of an emergency situation. This new component of their emergency … [Read more...]

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pTo kick off Fire Prevention Week DeWitt Fire District will be holding its annual Open House on Sunday October 6th 2013 at 11 am - 2 pm. Bring the whole family and observe LIVE kitchen stove fire demos tour the stationapparatus or have any fire prevention questions that you may … [Read more...]

Vacation Home safetyEven though summer seems to be winding down this is one of the busiest times for summer vacation travel for Central New Yorkers. Before you leave for your vacation make sure your home and belongings are protected while you are gone. Safeguard against fire … [Read more...]

EXTREME HEAT SAFETY MESSAGE - The temperatures for the next week are expected to be extremely high. Please take a moment to read this personal safety messagePeople suffer heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to compensate and properly cool themselves. The body … [Read more...]

With the temperatures and humidity high crews kept busy battling 2 working structure fires. Engine Co. 8 responded to a fire at the Pompey Country Club on Hamilton Rd in the Pompey Hill Fire District. Engine 8 was the first full company to arrive and had the initial hand line … [Read more...]

pAsnbspmany approach an extended holiday weekend celebrating our nations independence we remind everyone of the risk that sometimes exist.nbsp Each July Fourth thousands of people most often children and teens are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of … [Read more...]

As Summer begins we want to remind everyone to be safe. Outdoor cooking and grilling have become increasingly popular and unfortunately related injuries and accidents have risen as well. Here are a few tips to remember...Before using a grill check the connection between the … [Read more...]

Truck-3 assisted PEACE Inc. with their annual golf ball drop fundraiser at Drumlins Country Club today. PEACE Inc. is a non-profit community-based organization with the mission of helping people in the community. PEACE Inc. provides a continuum of services for families from … [Read more...]

h1DEC State Ban on Residential Brush Burning Begins March 16 during High Fire-Risk Seasonh1pAll residential brush burning is prohibited in smaller communities during the states historically high fire-risk period from March 16 through May 14 state Department of Environmental … [Read more...]

pustrongVolunteer firefighting. Whatrsquos in it for youstronguppThe benefits of being a volunteer firefighter are many.ppTherersquos the technical training and real life skills yoursquoll receive.ppThe satisfaction of teaching kids and seniors about fire safety.ppThe fact that … [Read more...]

pspan classuserContent spanpdiv classtextexposedroot textexposed idid515b3624393497c67087405The DeWitt Fire District will join dozens of other local organizations as we light up our building blue. Light It Up Blue annually observed on April 2 is dedicated to raising awareness of … [Read more...]

pspan classuserContentTruck 3 operated at second alarm commercial fire last evening.nbsp A Signal 99 was transmitted for thenbspthe Burker King in Tully at 2015. Tully Car-1 made a special call for Truck-3 at 2019 and DeWitt units returned to service at 2311. Rural water supply … [Read more...]