Owego Fire Department

05/30/2026

OA Schools - Let's make some noise!! Line the streets as OFD escorts the OAMS 7th & 8th grade chorus and bands for taking 1st place today at Dorney Park competition!! Approx 10pm from the old Grand Union to OAMS!!

05/29/2026

05/25/2026

Coming home to Owego this week! Huge thanks to Owego Hose Teams, Inc. for their hard work and dedication in overseeing this project everyone who help support this financially. So excited to see it come back to Owego. Once we have an exact date/time we will share on here. We want to parade it back to its beautiful home.

05/25/2026

Loved seeing people line the streets to honor Memorial Day. Especially enjoyed the kid’s excitement and waving at the firefighters.

05/23/2026

Department Elections will be held on Wednesday May 27th with voting open 1-2pm and 7-8pm. Dinner will be served at 6pm.
On the Ballot:
Chief (871) - Eric Hawkins
1st Asst. Chief (872) - Charlie Olmstead
2nd Asst. Chief (873) - Tom Kelley
Deputy Chief (874) - Mike Hopkins
Secretary - Kelly Hawkins
Treasurer - Bill O'Connell

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Washington DC Fire Department’s newest Battalion Chief Ben Sternberg. Ben started as a teen volunteering with Owego Fire Department he trained and ran with us for many years. Proud to see him achieving this well deserved promotion. Your family and friends here are cheering for you! 🎉❤️🚒

05/21/2026

5/20/26 Joint fire training tonight with Apalachin Fire Department. Water Rescue in the river with both departments boats and shore support. Great training with departments working together 📸 Rebecca Hawkins

05/18/2026

5/18/26 5:20am avoid Glenmary Dr. between Spaulding and Catatonk Creek. Multiple fire department on scene of a house fire.