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Large Fire Damages Three Homes on S Geddes St

Published on October 12, 2024

Firefighters were called to a reported fire at 1114 S Geddes St. Firefighters arrived two minutes after being alerted. The blaze had already extended from the initial building to a second. Crews quickly worked to extinguish the extending fire.

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Six People Displaced Following Fire on Riverdale Drive

Published on September 08, 2024

Firefighters were called to a house on Riverdale Drive for a reported fire. They were met with a large volume of smoke on the second floor and found a kitchen fire. Firefighters extinguished the flames quickly.

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Firefighters Extinguish Fire at East Side Home

Published on September 07, 2024

Firefighters were called to a house on Livingston Ave for a reported fire. They were met with a large volume of smoke on the second floor. The fire displaced five residents.

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Syracuse Fire Department Awarded $7.5 Million SAFER Grant

Published on September 06, 2024

The Syracuse Fire Department was awarded a $7.5+ million SAFER Grant. The funding comes from FEMA's SAFER program, which was helped by US Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Senator Gillibrand.

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Firefighters Investigate Smoke, Find Small Fire in 232 Seeley Rd

Published on August 31, 2024

Syracuse Firefighters were called to a smoke condition near 232 Seeley Rd. Smoke was seen coming from the house, crews investigated and found a fire.

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Firefighters Battle Early Morning Fire on Mary Street

Published on August 31, 2024

Large volume of fire found at Mary St house. Second floor fire spread to the attic. One minor was transported for burns and a firefighter was transported for heat-related illness.

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Two Firefighters Injured, Transported to Hospital Following Niven St.

Published on August 28, 2024

Two Syracuse Firefighters were sent to local hospitals for medical care following a structure fire at 112 Niven St. Monday morning. One firefighter was treated for exhaustion, the other for burns to the legs. No civilian injuries were reported.

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Elton Davis Appointed to Executive Deputy Chief of Fire

Published on August 26, 2024

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Syracuse Chief of Fire Michael Monds announced the appointment of 27-year veteran Elton Davis to Executive Deputy Chief of Fire. Davis’ new leadership role includes planning, organizing and providing oversight to firefighting and administrative operations in all facets of the Department.

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Fire Destroys One House, Damages Another in 2-Alarm Fitch Street Blaze

Published on August 14, 2024

Syracuse Firefighters battled a 2 alarm blaze at 151 Fitch Street that spread to a neighboring home. The fire was the 3rd firefighters had faced in the last 24 hours.

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Three Displaced Following House Fire in Syracuse’s Valley Neighborhood

Published on August 14, 2024

Firefighters battled a fire on Oakley Dr. E on Wednesday Morning. The fire was declared out after approximately 30 minutes.

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Large Fire Damages Three Homes on S Geddes St

Six People Displaced Following Fire on Riverdale Drive

Firefighters Extinguish Fire at East Side Home

Syracuse Fire Department Awarded $7.5 Million SAFER Grant

Firefighters Investigate Smoke, Find Small Fire in 232 Seeley Rd

Firefighters Battle Early Morning Fire on Mary Street

Two Firefighters Injured, Transported to Hospital Following Niven St.

Elton Davis Appointed to Executive Deputy Chief of Fire

Fire Destroys One House, Damages Another in 2-Alarm Fitch Street Blaze

Three Displaced Following House Fire in Syracuse’s Valley Neighborhood

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