East Syracuse Fire Department

09/05/2026

Tonight, some members of the East Syracuse Fire Department are spending the evening at the House of Hazards, helping staff the exhibit and educate fairgoers about fire and life safety.

If you’re at the fair, be sure to stop by and check it out!

07/13/2026

Thank you to Gateway Gatherings Syracuse for their recent donation of ten cases of water. We appreciate your support!

07/12/2026

This Friday and Saturday, Captain Stephen Brewster and Lieutenant Tyler McTomany had the opportunity to attend hands-on training hosted by New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) at the FDNY “the ROCK “ Training Center on Randall’s Island.

Friday focused on Engine Operations, while Saturday was dedicated to Truck Operations, providing valuable hands-on experience and reinforcing the skills needed to better serve our community.

Our own Chief of Fire, Paul Haynes, was among the many outstanding instructors who helped deliver the training and share their knowledge and experience.

Thank you to the Village of East Syracuse for investing in our members and allowing them to attend this training opportunity.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from the East Syracuse Fire Department! 🇺🇸

As you celebrate with family, friends, and fireworks, remember that our firehouse is staffed and ready to respond, ensuring the Village of East Syracuse remains protected throughout the holiday.

Please celebrate responsibly:

- Leave fireworks to the professionals.

- Keep grills and fire pits a safe distance from structures.

- Never drink and drive.

- Call 911 immediately if you have an emergency.

06/16/2026

East Syracuse Fire Department is Currently Recruiting Part-Time Firefighters

05/24/2026

The East Syracuse Fire Department extends its deepest condolences to the family of Firefighter Robert Kilduff, as well as his fellow firefighters in the Boston Fire Department.

05/19/2026

The ESFD would like to congratulate Bunk In Derek Perkins on graduating from the OCC Fire Protection Program.

Over the past two years, Derek has become a tremendous asset to our department through his hard work, dedication, and commitment to the fire service.

We are also proud to announce that he has decided to join our department as a member. Congratulations Derek! We wish you continued success.

05/05/2026

05/03/2026

05/01/2026

On April 18th and 19th, 2026, the East Syracuse Fire Department hosted the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) for an 8-hour regional training course titled “Fire Behavior on the Inside.”

This intensive fire dynamics course featured more than 12 live fire evolutions per day within a mobile training unit. Training began with a live flashover evolution and progressed through several critical disciplines, including:

- Vent, Enter, Search (V.E.S.): Executing entry through windows to isolate a room and search for trapped victims.

- Forcible Entry: Door entry with a partner for two-room searches.

- Search Under Pressure: Search to find fire then utilizing pressurized water extinguishers to maintain fire control during search operations while continuing to searching for victims.

- Search while Advancing a Hoseline: search evolutions conducted while advancing a handline to protect occupants and firefighters.

Throughout these exercises, members operated in pre-flashover conditions while actively monitoring smoke, heat, and air movement. Other stations including thermal imaging camera training inside the container while the evolutions were being performed to observe the temperature and air flow changes affected by opening and closing doors and windows.

We would like to thank the following Fire Departments for attending and participating in this valuable training session.

Camillus Fire Department
Geneva Fire Department
Locke Fire Department
Mattydale Fire Department
North West Fire District
Phoenix Enterprise Fire Company #1
Pittsford Fire Department

Music: “The Drum” by The Siege
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