Oriskany Falls Fire Department

06/07/2026

06/05/2026

THIS Friday night BIG FROG 104 presents First Responders night at the track!
FREE general admission to all of our fire, EMS, law enforcement, and nurse heroes with proper identification!
The Mohawk Valley Vintage Dirt Modified Series will also make their first stop of the season!

06/04/2026

05/26/2026

On Memorial Day 2026, we honor the profound sacrifice of more than 1.1 million brave men and women who gave their last full measure of devotion to secure and protect our freedom.

We also express our deepest gratitude to every veteran, active-duty service member, and military family. Your unwavering dedication, heavy sacrifices, and profound love of country keep the American promise alive. We are forever in your debt.

05/21/2026

Last evening at 21:16, the Oriskany Falls Volunteer Fire Department, along with our 1st alarm mutual aid partners, were dispatched to a reported structure fire on South Main St in the Village of Oriskany Falls. Car 1 (Petrie) arrived within 3 minutes of dispatch to find a 2 ½ story home with heavy fire showing from the rear of the structure and declared a working fire. Car 2 (Dowd) assumed exterior operations, Car 3 (Johnson) assumed interior operations and G. Pedersen was assigned Safety Officer.

Engine 3 (Lt Bruno) arrived 1st due and pulled a 1 ¾” handline to the rear of the structure and began knocking down the fire from the exterior. A water supply was established from the hydrant near the front of the structure.

Waterville Engine (Dep. Chief Baldwin) arrived and made entry with a 1 ¾” handline to the second floor and began interior fire suppression operations. Crews from Deansboro and Madison arrived shortly after and assisted with fire suppression operations. Clayville arrived to assume FAST operations and their crews also assisted with suppression operations.

The bulk of the fire was knocked down quickly, however, being an old home that had been previously damaged by a fire many years ago, the fire travelled into many void spaces and was difficult to extinguish. Extensive and exhaustive overhaul operations were conducted by several crews. The second floor of the structure sustained heavy fire and heat damage, however, the fire was limited from reaching the attic and the first floor sustained only minimal water damage.

We are appreciative of the assistance received by Oneida County Deputy Coordinator Car 12, Oneida County Cascade 1, Central Oneida County Ambulance, NYSEG, Oriskany Falls American Legion Auxiliary and the Oneida County 911 dispatch center.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. All units were back in service at 00:33. A HUGE THANK YOU to all 32 dedicated members of the Oriskany Falls Fire Department and all the members our mutual partners who responded and assisted with this incident. Car 1

04/28/2026

Last evening at 21:17, the Oriskany Falls Volunteer Fire Department, along with our 1st alarm mutual aid partners, were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Anderson Road in the Town of Augusta. Car 1 (Petrie) arrived within 5 minutes of dispatch to find a split level “A” frame structure well involved and declared a working fire. Car 2 (Dowd) assumed operation on the A side of structure and Car 3 (Johnson) assumed C side operations. Engine 1 (Lt M. Bowie) arrived and deployed the Blitz Fire appliance to the A side of the structure which knocked down a bulk of the visible fire. Two 1 ¾” handlines were also placed in operation.

Deansboro Car 1 (Steinmann) was assigned water supply operations and G. Pedersen was assigned Safety Officer. Deansboro Engine 413 established a tanker fill site at the dry hydrant on Durling Road. Deansboro, Vernon Center, and Vernon FD’s provided tankers and assisted with fire suppression operations, Madison FD provided manpower for fire suppression, Munnsville FD provided a tanker and was assigned to be the FAST and Waterville FD provided a tanker and standby crew at Oriskany Falls Station #1.

Interior fire operations were limited due to a partial floor collapse of the structure, which was a total loss. We were also assisted by the Oneida County Deputy Coordinator Car 12, Oneida County Cascade 1, Central Oneida County Ambulance, NYSEG and the Oneida County 911 dispatch center.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Thank you to all 29 dedicated members of the Oriskany Falls Fire Department and our mutual partners who responded and assisted with this incident. Car 1

04/26/2026

For the next six months, there will be a Madison Fire Department Engine in the Oriskany Falls Fire Station #2 in Knoxboro. Our Engine #2 will be going to Har-Rob Fire Apparatus in Syracuse for chassis replacement and refurbishment. We are grateful to the Madison Fire Department and the Village of Madison Mayor and Board of Trustees for graciously allowing us to loan this vehicle, helping us to maintain our level of resources and services in the Augusta/Knoxboro area.