Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Shonnard Street Fire Published on May 23, 2023 Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire at 216 Shonnard Street on Monday evening. A cat was rescued from the burning home. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Passerby Alerts Occupants to Columbus Ave Fire Published on May 20, 2023 A passerby alerted the occupants of 210 Columbus Ave to fire at their address. Four occupants of the home were able to safely evacuate before firefighters arrived. Firefighters took approximately 30 minutes to extinguish the fire. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Occupant Escapes Bassett Street Blaze Published on May 18, 2023 One Occupant was able to escape a fire on Bassett Street. Firefighters extinguish fire in rear of building. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
One Displaced Following Wolf Street Fire Published on May 16, 2023 One person was displaced following a fire in a six-apartment structure at 425 Wolf Street, on Syracuse's North Side. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Vacant Butternut Street Home Heavily Damaged by Fire Published on May 13, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters battled a structure fire at 1405 Butternut Street that heavily damaged the vacant home. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Firefighters Busy with Two North Side Fires Overnight Published on May 11, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters battled separate blazes four hours apart on the City's North Side overnight. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Firefighters Battle Second Fire in Less than 24 Hours Published on May 04, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire at 1613 Midland Avenue this afternoon. The fire was the second major fire in the City of Syracuse in the last 24 hours. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Four Firefighters Injured in Seymour Street Blaze Published on May 03, 2023 Four Syracuse Firefighters were injured last night in a fire that occurred at 153 Seymour Street. The labor-intensive fire occurred in an apartment building just outside of Downtown Syracuse. A second alarm was needed to control the blaze. Four Firefighters were transported from the scene to local hospitals for evaluation. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Firefighters Extinguish Fire on Southwest Side Published on April 27, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters responded to a reported fire at 110 Palmer Ave. On arrival, they found a fire in the structure. The fire was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes. There were no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse HAZMAT Called to Assist Dewitt FD Published on April 25, 2023 Syracuse Fire Department's HAZMAT team was called to DeWitt Fire District to assist DeWitt FD with a leaking 250-lb propane cylinder. Firefighters used specialized equipment to flare off the remaining propane in the cylinder. The operation took more than 12 hours. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Perform Confined Space Rescue Published on April 08, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters responded to a report that a woman had fallen into the storm sewer. The initial company on the scene was able to make contact with the woman. A confined space rescue operation was required to get the woman back to the street. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Respond to a House Fire on the West Side Published on April 07, 2023 Just before 10 am, Syracuse Firefighters responded to a reported house on fire on Coykendall Avenue. A Syracuse Police Unit in the area was able to alert the second-floor occupants to the fire and assist them in evacuating. The fire was located in a first-floor bedroom caused by a candle. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Respond to a Vehicle Into a Structure on Pond St Published on April 03, 2023 Shortly after 4 pm, Syracuse Firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle into a structure at 704 Pond St. Updates were given while units were responding that a person was possibly someone trapped by the vehicle. The structure was shored up and searched for victims. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Respond to Oakwood Ave House Fire Published on April 01, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters responded to the 200 Block of Oakwood Ave for a possible house on fire. There were reports that the structure may be occupied. Searches were completed of the structure, and there were no victims inside. The fire was brought under control in approximately twenty minutes. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Respond to Fire in Vacant Home Published on March 22, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters responded to a report of a possible building on fire in the 1000 block of Park Street. Firefighters located the fire at 1021 Park Street. Vacant structures present added danger because of steps to secure the property from unauthorized entry. Wood coverings have to be removed from doors and windows to allow for fire extinguishment and potential escape routes. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Injured Syracuse Firefighter Released from Hospital Published on March 21, 2023 The firefighter that was injured battling the structure fire at 343 Park Street has been released from the hospital. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighter Injured in Park Street Blaze Published on March 20, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters responded to a reported fire at 343 Park Street. There was no information on whether anyone was home when units arrived, so firefighters began searching for potential victims while others started stretching hoses to extinguish the fire. During the operation, one firefighter was injured and transported to a local hospital by the Syracuse Fire Department Ambulance. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Extinguish Northside Fire Published on March 16, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters responded to a reported fire at 716 East Laurel Street. Additional units were needed, and after approximately 60 minutes, the fire was declared out. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Investigate Report of Person in Manhole Published on March 15, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters were called to the area of Kirkpatrick Street at North Alvord Street after people called 911 reporting a man climbed down a manhole and hadn't come back out. Firefighters from the closest fire station as well as the Rescue Company, Hazmat Team, and SFD Ambulance responded. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Contain Apartment Building Fire to One Apartment Published on March 05, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters were called to a possible fire at the apartments at 126 Jamesville Ave. The quick actions of the responding units kept the damage contained to the apartment of origin. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team Assists Minetto FD Published on March 03, 2023 The Syracuse Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team is part of the Central Region Hazmat Emergency Response Team. They were called to assist the Minetto FD and Oswego County Hazmat at the Minetto Elementary School. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Fire Dept Hazardous Materials Response at Brighton Towers Published on March 01, 2023 A medical emergency at Brighton Towers led to a Hazardous Materials response. Large, complex incidents such as this present a unique challenge for first responders. A coordinated effort by the multiple agencies involved minimized the dangers to other occupants of Brighton Towers and the public. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Fight Late Night Fire on Spring Street Published on February 18, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters were called to a reported structure fire at 1508 Spring Street on the City's North Side just before 1 a.m. Firefighters spent nearly two hours battling the blaze. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Extinguish South Side Fire Published on February 15, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters were called to a reported structure fire on Garfield Ave. The quick response of the Syracuse Fire Department kept the fire confined to the mattress where it started. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Respond to Hawley-Green Fire Published on February 11, 2023 The Onondaga County 911 Center alerted Syracuse Firefighters to a reported possible structure fire at 303 Catherine Street. Engine 1 was first on the scene and saw smoke and flames from a second-floor window. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Respond to Commercial Fire in Eastwood Published on February 10, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters were alerted by the Onondaga County 911 center to a reported fire in the area of 360 North Midler Ave. Firefighters quickly determined that no one was inside the commercial structure with heavy fire and thick smoke showing on arrival. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Extinguish Strathmore House Fire Published on February 08, 2023 Syracuse firefighters were alerted to a fire in the 100 block of Clairmonte Avenue. Firefighters stretched multiple lines and extinguished the fire. Working smoke detectors in the home alerted the occupants to the fire. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Respond to Fire in Eastwood Published on February 05, 2023 Syracuse firefighters were alerted to a possible fire at 231 Mosley Drive. Units arrived on the scene and confirmed a working fire at the address. All the occupants of the house were able to evacuate on their own. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Respond to Fire in the Valley Published on January 30, 2023 Syracuse firefighters were alerted to a fire at a house on Valley Drive shortly after 2 am. A woman had evacuated the house but was stuck on the roof of a garage while the fire was burning on the first floor of her residence. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
One Firefighter Injured During Fire in Eastwood Published on January 20, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters were alerted to a house on fire at 250 Mildred Avenue. Forty-three firefighters were on the scene of this fire, which took approximately 75 minutes to extinguish. During the operation one firefighter was injured and required transport via ambulance to a local hospital. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Respond to 710 Lodi St Published on January 12, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters responded to an apartment fire at 710 Lodi St. Smoke was seen from a fifth-floor window. High Rise building fires present many challenges to firefighters. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Extinguish North Side Fire Published on January 10, 2023 Syracuse Firefighters were called to the area of Highland St near Graves St. They located, confined, and extinguished a fire at 107 Graves St. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Perform Rope Rescue Published on January 09, 2023 Firefighters responded to a report of a person that had fallen from the Dickerson St. bridge near S. Clinton Street, into Onondaga Creek. Firefighters from Stations 1 and 6 responded. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Extinguish House Fire Published on December 23, 2022 Syracuse firefighters were called to the 200 block of Mather Street for a fire on an enclosed front porch. The fire displaced five occupants. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Respond to Reported Fire at Icon Towers Published on December 17, 2022 Syracuse firefighters arrived to smoke coming from windows on the 10th floor. Additional firefighters were called to the scene as fires in highrise buildings are labor intensive. The building's sprinkler system was active and assisted with extinguishing the fire. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Called to Kitchen Fire Published on December 14, 2022 Syracuse firefighters were alerted by the 911 Center to a possible house fire in the 400 block of 2nd North Street. There was a fire in the second-floor apartment's kitchen. The fire was contained to the kitchen. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Extinguish Tractor Trailer Fire Published on December 12, 2022 A tractor-trailer caught fire Monday morning. The fire was on NB I-81 over E. Adams St. Rush hour traffic was affected as SFD units were on the scene for almost two hours to extinguish the fire and ensure public safety. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Respond to Fire on Putnam St Published on November 21, 2022 Hoarding conditions create extra challenges for Syracuse Firefighters during a fire in the 200 block of Putnam St. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Respond to Fire on Near Westside Published on November 15, 2022 An early morning fire in a single-story house in the 400 block of Marcellus Street. Firefighters from Station 5 were first on scene. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Respond to Fire on Northside Published on November 08, 2022 Syracuse Firefighters responded to a reported house on fire near the intersection of Lemoyne Ave and 2nd North Street. Heavy clutter and structural compromises created additional problems for the firefighters working to extinguish the basement fire. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Three Haz-Mat Incidents Last Week; Team Deployed to Solvay Published on November 08, 2022 Syracuse firefighters were called to three different hazardous materials calls last week. One included a deployment outside the City of Syracuse as SFD Hazmat is part of the Regional Hazmat Response Team. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Fire Responds to Two Fires this Morning Published on November 04, 2022 Syracuse firefighters rushed to the scene of the fire and made every effort to save the lives of trapped residents and extinguish the fire quickly. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Fire Responds to Fire on Halloween Published on November 01, 2022 Syracuse Firefighters responded to a reported fire in the 100 block of Bradford Street. Neighbors reported the family were in the home. Multiple crews performed various searches to confirm no one was home while other crews were extinguishing a large volume of fire. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Three Fires Keep SFD Busy Over the Weekend Published on October 31, 2022 Syracuse Fire was called to three fires throughout the city between Friday and Monday morning. Two fires were on the Northside, and one was on the Westside. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Fire Responds to 300 Block of Douglas Street Published on October 28, 2022 Syracuse firefighters rushed to the scene of the fire and made every effort to save the lives of trapped residents and extinguish the fire quickly. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Recognized at Annual Awards Ceremony Published on September 27, 2022 The Syracuse Fire Department held its annual awards ceremony to highlight Syracuse firefighters’ various heroic, lifesaving, and impactful actions in the past year. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Fire Alarm Sends Syracuse Firefighters to Apartment Fire on Roney Lane Published on September 26, 2022 Syracuse Firefighters, alerted by a fire alarm, found a fire in an apartment at 108 Roney Lane. The properly operating fire alarm system in the building allowed for early detection and warned the occupants to evacuate. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Fire Department Responds to Brighton Towers Published on September 20, 2022 Syracuse Fire Department responded to a reported fire alarm activation at Brighton Towers #2 and found a fire in a fifth-floor apartment. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Fire Performs I-81 Overpass Rescue Published on September 17, 2022 Syracuse Firefighters save a woman from an I-81 overpass. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Fire called to 217 Searlwyn Road Published on September 17, 2022 Syracuse Firefighters extinguished the fire that consumed the porch and parts of the house's first floor at 217 Searlwyn Road. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Fire Responded to the 400 Block of Grant Boulevard Published on September 16, 2022 Syracuse Fire responded to a fire in a two-story, two-family home. Firefighters contained the fire to the exterior of the building. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Fire Haz-Mat Response Team Deployed to Town of DeWitt Published on September 15, 2022 Syracuse Fire Regional Haz-Mat Response Team Deployed to Town of DeWitt; No Hazard to Public Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Called to Rescue Two Trapped 85ft in the Air Published on September 10, 2022 Specially trained Syracuse Firefighters rescued two workers from a boom lift. The boom lift had tipped, and the basket came to rest against Crouse Hospital. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Two Fires in the Near Westside Neighborhood Keep Syracuse Fire Busy Published on September 02, 2022 The Syracuse Fire Department was called to 501 Tully Street. Firefighters still operating on the second floor of 501 Tully Street alerted other firefighters of a house on fire in the 700 block of Tully Street. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Multiple Firefighters Injured at House Fire at 1106 Park Street Published on September 01, 2022 Syracuse Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack to extinguish the fire spreading through the first floor of 1106 Park Street. The conditions changed rapidly, causing one member to jump out a window. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Fire Department Responds to Apartment Fire at Vinette Towers Published on August 27, 2022 Second major fire at Vinette Towers this summer. A sprinkler head in the kitchen area kept the fire in check until firefighters arrived. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Vehicle Crashed into a Building at 401 Butternut Street Published on August 21, 2022 A vehicle crashed into the business at 401 Butternut Street. Three people were injured, and the business had to be checked for structural stability. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Alerted to House Fire in the 100 Block of Mooney Published on August 19, 2022 Firefighters from Station 9 arrived first at a large, detached, two-car garage. The fire threatened many nearby structures. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Fire Department Responds to Reported House Fire on Bellevue Published on August 13, 2022 Early recognition by smoke detectors, a quick call to 911, and the quick response of your Syracuse Fire Department kept the fire at a house in the 1400 block of Bellevue Ave to one room. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Fire Department Responds to Jamesview Apartments Published on August 09, 2022 A fire was reported at 1025 James St. Syracuse Firefighters responded to a fire inside an apartment. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Multiple Calls Send Syracuse Fire Department to Clarendon Heights Published on August 04, 2022 Second Alarm fire brings over sixty firefighters from Syracuse Fire Department to 1500 Ivy Ridge Rd. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to one apartment building. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News
Syracuse Firefighters Alerted to Building Collapse Published on August 02, 2022 The partial collapse of 413 Pond Street affected many surrounding residences. Residents needed to be evacuated, their homes checked, and the collapsed building secured. Tagged as: , Syracuse Fire News