09/27/2026
The North Syracuse Fire Department would like to congratulate Past Chief Tim Ellis on his outstanding 20+ year career with the Onondaga County 911 and his new position with the Onondaga County Department of Emergency Management.
Tim has spent more than two decades serving the public and supporting the emergency services community, and his impact has extended well beyond the 911 Center. His dedication to mental health, wellness, training, and peer support has made a lasting difference for countless dispatchers and first responders throughout Onondaga County.
As a Past Chief of the North Syracuse Fire Department and our current Health and Wellness Officer, Tim continues to make the well-being of our members a priority. His passion for helping others, his positive attitude, and his commitment to the fire service are evident in everything he does.
We congratulate Tim on this next chapter and look forward to continuing to work alongside him in his new role with Onondaga County Emergency Management.
The Onondaga County 911 Center would like to congratulate Tim Ellis on his outstanding 20+ year career at 911. Tim has a unique ability to bring joy and a sense of calm to his colleagues. In a job that is ridden with stress, Tim finds a way to have an unending sense of positivity and can change the mood in a room instantly. His infectious smile lights up everyone around him and his passion for people is reflected in everything he does - calltaking, dispatch, supervision, training, and peer support. Citizens and first responders have been lucky to hear his voice for these many years, and our staff have been equally lucky to have his leadership and presence during some of our most challenging moments. We thank Tim for bringing his passion for mental health and wellness to the Center - you can’t miss his impact - it is seen on the walking track, fitness room, quiet room, break room, in newsletters, and fitness events. Tim was also passionate about Emergency Medical Dispatch and has taught nearly every class on EMD for the last 20 years. Tim also led our social media team and mentored the next generation of storytellers to share what 911 is all about. We know he isn’t going far and we wish him the best in his next chapter with Onondaga County Emergency Management. Congratulations Tim, we look forward to working with you in your new position!
