Sylvan Beach Fire Department

04/25/2026

04/19/2026

04/18/2026

It's a beautiful day to stop into the Sylvan Beach Fire Department's Recruit NY event. Members are on hand to show our apparatus and equipment. Have you ever thought about volunteering? Applications are on hand. We are always looking for EMT's, firefighters, pump operators, fire police and scene support personnel. We look forward to seeing you!

04/17/2026

Way to go sarge!

We have a bear-y cute photo to share with you 🐻

Today, New York State Police Sergeant Station Commander Richard Kosakowski, assigned to Troop D, was contacted by a passerby while driving on West Ava Road in Oneida County about something unusual in the roadway.

Turns out, it wasn’t your average roadside hazard… it was a tiny, furry cub causing a brief bear-ier to traffic.

Sergeant Kosakowski contacted the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, who responded to safely take over and help reunite the cub with its mom.

A good reminder to slow down and stay alert… you never know who might be crossing!

04/15/2026

The Sylvan Beach Volunteer Fire Department invites residents and visitors to our Open House on April 18 & 19 from 11 AM to 2 PM.

This is your chance to:
• Meet your volunteer firefighters
• See our equipment up close
• Discover opportunities to volunteer • Learn about upcoming events

Come see what we do, how we train, and how YOU can get involved. Whether you want to serve on the front lines or help behind the scenes — there’s a place for you here.

We are proud to serve the residents of Sylvan Beach & Verona Beach — and we’d love to meet you!

04/05/2026

Today at 2:56 PM, Sylvan Beach Fire Department along with the Oneida Lake Task Force was alerted to a water rescue near the south shore boat launch in Bridgeport, where the victim had fallen off his canoe, was not wearing a life jacket, and was unable to swim. Bridgeport Fire Department was in command of the incident.

Sylvan Beach Rescue 1, Squad 1, Water Rescue 2 and Water Rescue 3 responded to the boat launch. Sylvan Beach Water Rescue 2 was launched and responded to the location of the canoe, where rescuers were able to pull the victim from the 35 degree water and bring him safely back to shore. The victim was transferred to an awaiting ambulance.

This incident could have taken a tragic turn if it was not for the rapid response of the Oneida Lake Task Force. The importance of PFDs cannot be stressed enough, because even the most experienced swimmer would have difficulty in hypothermic water temperatures. PFDs save lives.