Taunton Fire Department

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Taunton Fire Department

100% volunteer located in the Town of Onondaga just west of Syracuse in Upstate New York.

We currently operate 2 -1000 gallon Engine's, a 75’ Ladder Truck, a combination Heavy Rescue/Engine and 2 squad vehicles.

08/16/2026

At 17:12 hours, Taunton was activated for a reported multiple-occupancy structure fire in the 4600 block of Onondaga Boulevard.

Taunton Car 1 (Chief Phelan) arrived three minutes after dispatch and found a three-story apartment building with nothing evident from the exterior. Upon investigation, crews encountered a moderate smoke condition coming from the basement.

Taunton Engine 4 (DC Harris) arrived as the first-due engine company, established a water supply, and deployed a 300-foot pre-connected hoseline to the basement while crews worked to determine the source of the smoke. Taunton Ladder 5 (FF B. Smith) arrived as the first-due truck company and assisted crews in the basement with locating the source.

Taunton Engine 6 (FF Rudiger) and Rescue 1 (Lt. Cox) also operated on scene and assisted with the incident.

Crews determined that the smoke condition was caused by an overloaded washing machine, which produced smoke that traveled throughout the building.

Mutual aid was provided by the Fairmount Fire Department, Solvay Fire Department, Onondaga Hill Fire Department, Howlett Hill Fire Department - 100% Volunteer and South Onondaga Fire Department.

08/10/2026

🔥 Bunk-In Week 2026 🔥

The Taunton Fire Department is happy to welcome our two "Bunk-in" Students (1 new & 1 returning) to the department!

Returning Bunk-in:
Jaden Darling - Redfield Fire Department

New Bunk-in:
Nicholas Woodard - Newfield Fire Company

These young men will spend the next two weeks working with our Officers and Members, learning the knowledge and skillset needed to be a "Taunton Firefighter."

Established in 1991, the Bunk-in program gives out-of-county firefighters free room and board, as well as gear, training, and many other firematic amenities, in return for providing supplemental staffing during the daytime hours.

08/01/2026

From our Members, Officers, and Chiefs, thank you to everyone who came out to support our Community Event, “Hot Summer Nights!”

We had a phenomenal turn out and a wonderful performance from the Horn Dogs 🎸🎺🎷

We would like to also thank our extremely dedicated members for giving up their night to help with grilling 🍔🌭 serving beverages 🥤 assisting in parking cars 🅿️🚗 selling 50/50 tickets 🎟️ and so many other behind the scenes tasks!

07/28/2026

Yesterday evening, members participated in Truck Company Operations at the Training Center.

Interior members worked multiple evolutions of vertical ventilation on both peaked roofs as well as flat roofs.

Exterior members and apparatus operators trained on the deployment and operating capabilities of Ladder 5.

07/23/2026

Yesterday evening, Taunton members had the opportunity to participate in a Public Education event at the Herald of Joy Evangelical Church VBS.

Members had the chance to talk to the children and community members about fire safety and the role we play in emergency services, as well as a tour of the Engine of course!

07/20/2026

At 05:20 hours this morning, Taunton was activated for a move-up assignment to the North West Fire District for a 2nd alarm house fire.

Taunton Engine 4 (A/C Martin) handled the alarm but was requested to the scene for additional manpower.

Due to the aggressive fire attack by initial companies already on scene, Engine 4 was redirected back to Northwest Station 1. Engine 4 provided district coverage for approximately 2 hours before returning to service.

07/06/2026

Yesterday at 20:42 hours, the Taunton Fire Department was dispatched on a mutual aid assignment to the Fairmount Fire District for a reported residential structure fire on Woodmont Drive.

Fairmount Car 2 arrived shortly after dispatch and reported heavy fire on the second floor, declaring a working fire.

Taunton responded with Car 1 (Chief Phelan), Ladder 5 (Deputy Chief Harris), and Engine 4 (Captain Taylor). Upon arrival, the Ladder 5 crew was assigned vertical ventilation, opening the roof to support interior fire attack by Fairmount firefighters. The Engine 4 crew established a secondary water supply and provided additional manpower to assist with fire suppression operations.

While Ladder 5 and Engine 4 operated at the scene, Engine 6 relocated to Station 1 to ensure continued fire protection coverage for the Taunton Fire District.

Taunton crews operated on scene for approximately one hour before returning to service.

This incident marked Taunton's seventh call of the day, following responses to two in-district motor vehicle accidents and a reported industrial fire in the Solvay Fire District. We are proud of the dedication and professionalism our members demonstrate every day, both within our district and while assisting our neighboring communities through mutual aid.

07/05/2026

Shortly after midnight, at 00:20 hours, Taunton was activated for an MVC in the area of Split Rock Road & Onondaga Road.

Taunton Car 1 (Chief Phelan), Car 2 (D/C Harris), Car 3 (A/C Martin), Ladder 5 (Captain Taylor), Rescue 1 (FF Duck), and Rescue 2 (FIU Sauer) all responded.

Units arrived to find a motorized bike vs bicycle with two patients and immediately rendered care. One patient was transported by AMR and the scene was subsequently turned over to OCSO.

Howlett Hill Rescue 22 also assisted on scene.

07/04/2026

Wishing You and Your Families a Safe and Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸 From the Members, Officers, and Chiefs of the Taunton Fire Department 🔥

07/03/2026

Monday evening, 22 members participated in live fire training, tailored towards Vehicle Fires.

Members ran through multiple evolutions of fire attack on vehicle fires and the additional dangers they involve.

Thank you to Josh Harris (JR Photography) for the phenomenal photos of our members operating.

Address

4300 Onondaga Boulevard
Syracuse, NY
13219

Telephone

+13154681011

Website

https://tauntonfd.org/

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