Chittenango Volunteer Fire Department

05/02/2026

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🐓 🍗 Chicken Barbecue 🍗 🐓

Support the Chittenango Volunteer Fire Auxiliary TOMORROW, May 3rd, from 11:30-until gone! This is a drive-thru purchase only, please enter from North Street.

Meals are $15.00 (1/2 chicken, baked beans, and macaroni salad); Chicken only is $10.00.

This is your chance to get your hands on a hot, juicy chicken while supporting the Fire Auxiliary!

04/29/2026

Last Saturday, the Chittenango Volunteer Fire Department held its annual banquet at Clear Path for Veterans in Chittenango. Members spent the evening celebrating, reminiscing, and recognizing accomplishments from 2025. Below are all of the awards handed out:

Years of Service Awards:
Todd Ferguson - 20 years of service
Erick Haas - 5 years of service
Kevin Seltzer - 5 years of service with Chittenango and 15 years total with the Town of Sullivan

Top 10 Responders:
1st: Landon Martin - 415 calls
2nd: Steve Meredith - 371 calls
3rd: Jeff Geer - 227 calls
4th: John Morgan - 168 calls
5th: Donnie Spear - 165 calls
6th: Kelly Boyer - 147 calls
7th: Art Paul - 139 calls
8th: Michael Lavoie - 116 calls
9th: Terry Mann - 87 calls
10th: Kevin Seltzer - 86 calls

The Chittenango Volunteer Fire Department was activated for 285 Fire calls and 656 EMS calls, for a total of 941 total calls in 2025.

2025 Award Recipients:
Fireman’s Auxiliary Award - Chris Sudol
President’s Award - Diane Paul
EMS Member of the Year - Landon Martin
Jeff Shetler Award - Steve Meredith
Firefighter of the Year - Donnie Spear

We wish to extend a special thanks to Clear Path for Veterans for hosting us! We also want to thank the North Chittenango Volunteer Fire Department for covering our district and responding to calls so that our members were able to enjoy our banquet. Last but not least, thank you to the Banquet Committee for their time and hard work making this event happen.

04/28/2026

Chittenango’s, and a majority of NYS’s, Fire danger is now HIGH! Please remember the annual statewide burn ban is in effect through May 14th.

04/19/2026

Whether it’s rain, sun, or snow, members are continually learning and sharpening their skills. Today, Past Chief J. House trained 12 members on drafting and rural water supply. These skills are critical to fighting fires in areas of our fire district without fire hydrants and limited sources of water.

If you want to become a Firefighter, EMT, or Driver, submit an application on our website at https://chittenangofire.org/ today. We are always in need of new volunteers!

04/12/2026

🐷 🍴 Pulled Pork Dinner 🍴 🐷

Support the Chittenango Volunteer Fire Auxiliary tomorrow (4/12) from 11:30-until gone! This is a drive-thru purchase only, enter from North Street.

For $13.00 you get:
- Pulled pork
- Roll
- Coleslaw
- And mac salad!

This is your chance to get your hands on tender, savory pulled pork while supporting the Fire Auxiliary!

03/31/2026

Friendly reminder to residents that the statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14th. Today alone, the Chittenango Volunteer Fire Department responded to two back-to-back Outdoor Fires including one wind driven wildfire that burned over an acre of land.

As spring temperatures increase comes an increased fire danger. When temperatures warm and the past fall’s debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread easily, further fueled by winds and a lack of green vegetation.

Although the burn ban is in place, not all fires are prohibited. Backyard fire pits and campfires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length, width, or diameter are allowed, as are small cooking fires. Only charcoal and dry, clean, untreated, or unpainted wood can be burned. Burning garbage or leaves is prohibited year-round in New York State.

Never leave these fires unattended and always have water and hand tools ready to control the fire if necessary. Always ensure the fire is cold to the touch or drown the fire with water to ensure all embers and coals are wet before leaving the area.

The more careful you are with fire, the better we can protect you and our community.

03/15/2026

🔥 Training to be prepared for anything 🔥

This morning, 15 members focused on problem areas within our fire district and finding solutions for various scenarios. These areas have limited water availability and difficult access to the emergency scene. By consistently training and building our knowledge, we can be better prepared for any situation.

If you want to become a firefighter and serve your community, send us a message or fill out an application today at chittenangofire.org!

03/07/2026

Our Top Responders for the month of February!

- FF/EMT Anthony DeFrank (31 calls)
- Lt. Landon Martin (19 calls)
- FF/EMT Jeff Geer (18 calls)
- FF. Steve Meredith (18 calls)
- Asst Chief. Kevin Seltzer (15 calls)

The department was alerted for 21 Fire calls and 42 EMS calls,63 total calls, for the month of February. Thank you to all of our members for your continued dedication and service to the community.

02/08/2026

Our Top Responders for the month of December!

- FF. Steve Meredith (42 calls)
- Lt. Landon Martin (40 calls)
- Asst. Chief John Morgan (22 calls)
- FF/EMT Jeff Geer (17 calls)
- FF. Michael Lavoie (13 calls)

The department was alerted for 32 Fire calls and 60 EMS calls, 92 total calls, for the month of December. Thank you to all of our members for your continued dedication and service to the community.

Our Top Responders for the month of January!

- Lt. Landon Martin (30 calls)
- FF/EMT Erick Haas (23 calls)
- FF/EMT Anthony DeFrank (23 calls)
- FF/EMT Jeff Geer (19 calls)
- FF. Steve Meredith (16 calls)

The department was alerted for 31 Fire calls and 58 EMS calls, 89 total calls, for the month of January. Thank you to all of our members for your continued dedication and service to the community.

02/06/2026

Another burst of extreme arctic air and wind this weekend (Feb. 7th - Feb. 8th) will bring dangerously cold wind chills. These wind chills, as low as 30 below zero, could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

For more information, visit weather.gov/safety/cold

01/22/2026

Water conservation mandate has been lifted by OCWA! Thank you to OCWA for their efforts to repair the pipeline.

All water conservation alerts have now been lifted!

Today OCWA announced the end of voluntary conservation for customers affected by a break in a large diameter transmission main. The break was recently repaired with the installation of new replacement pipe.

The Eastern Reservoir, which serves the affected communities, has been refilled to normal levels and customers can now return to regular water usage.

Voluntary water conservation was in effect for the following municipalities:

• Town of DeWitt (including the Village of East Syracuse and customers served by the DeWitt Water system)
• Town of Manlius (including the Villages of Minoa, Fayetteville, and Manlius)
• Town of Pompey
• Town of Lenox (including the Village of Canastota)
• Town of Lincoln
• Town of Sullivan (including the Village of Chittenango)

OCWA sincerely thanks its customers, employees and municipal partners for their patience, understanding, and support during this significant challenge.

01/19/2026

Although water conservation is voluntary, OCWA asks that customers be mindful of their consumption!

Voluntary Conservation now in effect!

Today, OCWA moved from mandatory conservation to voluntary conservation for customers affected by a break in a large diameter transmission main. The break was recently repaired with the installation of new replacement pipe.

The move to voluntary conservation comes after the new section of main was filled and pressurized. Water quality testing is continuing in the new main before flows are released into the system to ensure that the water meets required regulatory standards and is safe for customer use.

During the period of voluntary conservation, OCWA asks that customers be mindful of their consumption. Voluntary conservation will be in effect until the Eastern Reservoir, which serves the affected communities, is refilled to normal levels. This is expected to occur sometime later this week.

While voluntary conservation is in effect, we are requesting that car washes in the affected communities listed below operate up to a maximum of 10 hours per day.

Voluntary water conservation is in effect for the following municipalities:
• Town of DeWitt (including the Village of East Syracuse and customers served by the DeWitt Water system)
• Town of Manlius (including the Villages of Minoa, Fayetteville, and Manlius)
• Town of Pompey
• Town of Lenox (including the Village of Canastota)
• Town of Lincoln
• Town of Sullivan (including the Village of Chittenango)

The Authority appreciates the continued assistance of its customers and will provide updates on our website, Facebook and Instagram pages, and send to the media.