South Onondaga Fire Department

South Onondaga Fire Department Proudly protecting the citizens and visitors of the South Onondaga Fire District. 100% volunteer since 1949!

Founded in 1949, the South Onondaga Fire Department is located in the Town of Onondaga southwest of the City of Syracuse in upstate New York. Our department has over 30 dedicated volunteers who spend countless hours each year training in fire suppression, technical rescue, and emergency medicine. We currently maintain 6 response vehicles including a 2,500 gallon Tanker, Engine, combination Heavy R

escue/Engine, Heavy Rescue, Light Rescue, and UTV. Our response area includes two schools and numerous residential homes. In addition, we provide mutual aid assistance to many departments including Nedrow, Onondaga Hill, Taunton, Otisco, Onondaga Nation, and Navarino. Our station is a focal point of community and we host many events throughout the year including our famous Annual Beef Barbeque in September and Pancake Breakfast with Santa in December. As well, we provide the local school with an evacuation point and have a building generator enabling emergency respite for the community.

Don’t forget to come see us this weekend for our “open house”!! April 19th 10am - 2pm
04/17/2026

Don’t forget to come see us this weekend for our “open house”!!

April 19th 10am - 2pm

Is there a fire in YOU!!? Come join us for an open house on April 19 from 10am to 2pm!
04/08/2026

Is there a fire in YOU!!?

Come join us for an open house on April 19 from 10am to 2pm!

Drill Monday night consisted of handline selection and deployment tactics, as well as specific tool selection and other ...
04/08/2026

Drill Monday night consisted of handline selection and deployment tactics, as well as specific tool selection and other contingencies for dumpster fires, car fires, exposure protection, etc.

On 3/30, South Onondaga hosted a unique presentation put on by the Onondaga County Fire Investigation Unit. This was a f...
04/05/2026

On 3/30, South Onondaga hosted a unique presentation put on by the Onondaga County Fire Investigation Unit. This was a fantastic discussion and we thank the FIU members for coming out!

Joining us were members of the Navarino, Nedrow & Onondaga Nation Fire Departments.

Congratulations to everyone who attended the EVOC class in Tully, including our own Cooper Luchsinger and David Pierce!
04/05/2026

Congratulations to everyone who attended the EVOC class in Tully, including our own Cooper Luchsinger and David Pierce!

Thank you to ESIP - Emergency Services Insurance Program for teaching an EVOC class at Tully. Also, thank you to our Tully Hose Company Auxiliary for providing lunch.

Several of our members were in attendance and this class helped get new apparatus operators an insight of the responsibilities of being a driver. It also helped refresh important driving skills to the experienced membership.

Some great training last week on hydrants! No matter how “simple” it may seem, staying fluid with the basics will make i...
03/30/2026

Some great training last week on hydrants! No matter how “simple” it may seem, staying fluid with the basics will make it go seamlessly when it’s needed most!

Monday night’s drill consisted of CPR refresher, as well as some practice with various different pieces of equipment fro...
03/17/2026

Monday night’s drill consisted of CPR refresher, as well as some practice with various different pieces of equipment from our EMS/Rescue arsenal. Come on down on a Monday night and see what it’s all about!

03/02/2026
02/15/2026
01/13/2026

The South Onondaga Fire Department would like to congratulate our newly elected officers for 2026!

Chief - Erik Nelson
1st Asst. Chief - Pat Abbott
2nd Asst Chief - Jason Baleno
Captain - Jason Cox

President - Tim Nelson
Vice President - Dave Fisher
Secretary - Susan Fisher
Treasurer - Bob Grindrod

Director - Dave Toomey
Director - Pat Abbott

Some great live fire and building search training last Monday with the folks from Taunton Fire Department!
12/22/2025

Some great live fire and building search training last Monday with the folks from Taunton Fire Department!

As the snow flies….remember to help us, so we can help you!
12/09/2025

As the snow flies….remember to help us, so we can help you!

Address

3130 Cedarvale Road
Nedrow, NY
13120

Telephone

+13154921147

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