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An ISO Class 1, NFFF Seal of Excellence Award-winning municipal fire department in upstate New York. The Syracuse Fire Department holds an ISO class 1 rating.
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The Syracuse Fire Department was founded in 1877 and now protects a 25-square-mile population of 145,000 that grows significantly during daytime hours. This department provides fire protection for three major hospitals, many downtown office buildings, Hancock International Airport, Interstates 81 and 690, as well as Syracuse

University and the Carrier Dome. Currently 389 firefighters staff the department and answer over 23,000 alarms a year, of which 100 are major fires. An ISO Class 1 fire department is one that provides excellent fire protection based upon an evaluation by the Insurance Services Office. The Syracuse Fire Department strives to preserve life and property, promote public safety and foster economic growth through leadership and actions as an all risk life safety provider.

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08/29/2026

PRESS RELEASE:

SEVERAL PETS RESCUED FROM HOOD AVENUE STRUCTURE FIRE

Syracuse, NY – On Friday, August 28, 2026, at 9:13 p.m., Syracuse Firefighters were dispatched by the Onondaga County 911 Center to a reported structure fire at 252 Hood Avenue. Crews from Station 2 on Lodi Street arrived to find smoke coming from a 2½-story residential structure. As firefighters began stretching hose lines, they observed flames through a window toward the rear of the home. A Signal “99” was transmitted, indicating a working fire.

Firefighters quickly entered the home to search for occupants and extinguish the fire. Crews located the fire on the first floor toward the rear of the home and knocked it down in less than 10 minutes. The fire was declared fully extinguished within 20 minutes of the initial dispatch. Thorough searches confirmed there were no human victims; however, firefighters located several pets inside the home and safely removed them.

The single-family home sustained fire damage that was contained to the room of origin, with minor smoke damage to the remainder of the structure. No one was home at the time of the fire, but the occupants were allowed to return once firefighters completed operations. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters.

According to Syracuse Fire Investigators, the fire originated in the first-floor dining room. The cause was determined to be the unattended burning of a candle.

Crews remained on scene for more than an hour conducting overhaul, picking up equipment, and assisting Fire Investigators.

08/27/2026

On this day 90 years ago, Captain Martin Dwyer died in the line of duty. Captain Dwyer suffered a heart attack brought on by smoke inhalation and exertion while working at a fire at the Burnet Park barn.

08/23/2026

Press Release:

FIREFIGHTERS RESCUE TWO FROM BURNING HOME ON HELEN STREET

Syracuse, NY – On Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 12:42 a.m., Syracuse Firefighters were alerted by the Onondaga County 911 Center to a reported fire at 105 Helen Street. Crews from Station 9 on Shuart Avenue arrived to find a two-story residential structure with flames visible in the rear. A Signal "99" was transmitted, indicating a working fire.

Firefighters were advised by bystanders that there were possible victims still inside the home. Crews stretched hose lines into the building while search teams immediately began searching the area where the occupants were believed to be located. A search team with help from a bystander located an unresponsive child and removed the victim from the building, where firefighters and EMS personnel immediately began lifesaving efforts. The same team continued searching and soon located an unresponsive adult in the same area. With assistance from additional firefighters, the second victim was removed from the building and turned over to awaiting firefighters and EMS crews. As both victims received treatment, firefighters continued to extinguish the fire and search for additional occupants. Crews encountered heavy fire, high heat, and zero visibility throughout the structure.

The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes. After extensive overhaul and checks for hidden fire, the fire was declared fully extinguished approximately one hour after dispatch. Thorough searches confirmed there were no additional victims.

The building was a two-family home with heavy fire and smoke damage throughout. Two occupants of the second-floor apartment were alerted by working smoke detectors and were able to safely escape. Three people lived in the first-floor apartment; one was not home at the time of the fire. The other two occupants were rescued by firefighters and transported to Upstate Hospital. Their conditions are unknown at the time of this release. The displaced occupants are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.

According to Syracuse Fire Investigators, the fire originated on the first-floor porch in the rear. The cause remains under investigation.

There were no reported firefighter injuries. Firefighters remained on scene for more than four hours assisting investigators and completing overhaul operations.

08/20/2026

This morning, Syracuse Firefighters at Station 1 welcomed some very special guests for a heartwarming annual tradition.

For 22 years, the Syracuse Fire Department has proudly partnered with the Burn Foundation of Central New York to host the annual Burn Camp Breakfast—a sendoff filled with smiles, support, and plenty of pancakes!

Before heading off to camp, young burn survivors and their families joined our firefighters for a big breakfast featuring pancakes, eggs, sausage, and more. After breakfast, the campers toured the firehouse, checked out the fire trucks, and spent some time with our crews.

We’re proud to support these incredible kids and their families and honored to be part of a tradition that has brought our fire service community together for more than two decades.

08/20/2026

185 years ago today, on August 20, 1841, a fire was reported at approximately 1:30 a.m. at a carpenter's shop on the Oswego Canal. In the course of half an hour, an explosion of gunpowder took place. This explosion completely destroyed the building that was on fire, and the buildings east and west were shattered by the concussion and flying timbers. Reports from the newspaper at the time state that thirty people were killed in the explosion. Three of those thirty were identified as Syracuse Firefighters from Engine Company 3: Hugh T. Gibson, Joel Kohlhammer, and Ezra M. Hough.

08/13/2026

Press Release:

FIREFIGHTERS CONTAIN HEAVY FIRE AT EMERSON AVENUE RESIDENCE

Syracuse, NY – On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 7:28 p.m., Syracuse Firefighters were alerted by the Onondaga County 911 Center to a reported fire at 1004 Emerson Avenue. Crews arrived to find a 2½-story residential structure with heavy fire coming from the first and second floors. A Signal "99" was transmitted, indicating a working fire.

Firefighters entered the structure and were met with zero visibility and high heat. Teams stretched hose lines into the building while additional firefighters conducted searches for occupants. As crews advanced toward the fire, conditions began to deteriorate rapidly, prompting incident command to order firefighters out of the structure. As the order was being given, interior crews reached the fire and began making significant progress. With conditions improving, the evacuation order was canceled and firefighters continued interior operations.

Crews extinguished fire on the first and second floors and in the attic while search teams continued checking the structure for occupants.

The fire was brought under control in approximately 25 minutes and declared fully extinguished after approximately 50 minutes. Thorough searches confirmed there were no victims.

The structure contained two apartments, both of which sustained significant fire damage. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries. Crews remain on scene performing overhaul and assisting investigators. Syracuse Fire Investigators continue to work to determine the origin and cause of the fire.

08/11/2026

🔥PSLA Students Get a Firsthand Look at Firefighting🔥

Today, students from PSLA at Fowler High School had the opportunity to get a firsthand look at firefighting while visiting the Syracuse Fire Department Training Center!

Students watched a fire behavior demonstration using a miniature wood-frame home, learning how fire spreads and how something as simple as closing a bedroom door at night can make a life-saving difference.

Firefighters from Engine 8 and Truck 8 then demonstrated what happens when crews arrive at a fire. Engine firefighters connected to a hydrant and stretched hose lines into the training tower, while Truck 8 firefighters demonstrated the rescue of a victim from a window.

It was a great opportunity for students to see some of the skills and teamwork involved in the fire service. We hope they enjoyed the experience and wish them the best as they continue their Fire and Emergency Services education!

08/10/2026

Press Release:

FIREFIGHTERS QUICKLY EXTINGUISH FIRE ON SOUTH SALINA STREET

Syracuse, NY – On Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 5:54 p.m., Syracuse Firefighters were alerted by the Onondaga County 911 Center to a reported fire at 1025 South Salina Street. Crews from Station 1 on South State Street arrived to find a three-story mixed-use building with smoke coming from the second and third floors. A Signal "99" was transmitted, indicating a working fire.

Firefighters stretched hose lines into the building and soon located the fire on the second floor. Crews began extinguishing the fire as additional teams searched for occupants.

The fire was brought under control within five minutes and declared fully extinguished in less than 20 minutes. Searches of the building confirmed there were no victims.

The building was determined to be a vacant structure. Fire damage was limited to the room of origin, with minor smoke damage to the remainder of the building.

According to Syracuse Fire Investigators, the fire originated in a room on the second floor and was caused by the improper disposal of smoking materials. The fire has been classified as accidental. There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries.

Firefighters remained on scene for over an hour assisting investigators, completing overhaul operations, and securing the structure.

08/07/2026

Press Release:

STRUCTURE FIRE ON TULLY STREET DISPLACES FIVE

Syracuse, NY – On Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 3:35 p.m., Syracuse Firefighters were alerted by the Onondaga County 911 Center to a reported fire at 507 Tully Street. Crews arrived to find a 2½-story residential structure with smoke coming from the second floor and attic. A Signal "99" was transmitted, indicating a working fire.

Firefighters entered the structure and quickly located fire in a second-floor bedroom. Teams stretched hose lines into the structure while additional firefighters conducted searches for occupants.

The fire was brought under control within 10 minutes and declared fully extinguished after approximately 20 minutes. Thorough searches confirmed there were no victims.

The structure contained two apartments. Fire damage was limited to the room of origin, with minor smoke and water damage throughout the remainder of the building. Five occupants were displaced by the fire and are being assisted by the American Red Cross.

According to Syracuse Fire Investigators, the fire originated in a second-floor bedroom and has been classified as accidental. The cause of the fire was determined to be an electrical malfunction. There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries. Firefighters remained on scene for more than two hours conducting overhaul operations and assisting fire investigators.

08/05/2026

Press Release:

FIRE ON THE ROOF OF FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED

Syracuse, NY – On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 4:38 p.m., Syracuse Firefighters were alerted by the Onondaga County 911 Center to a reported fire at Franklin Elementary School, 428 South Alvord Street. Crews arrived on scene to find a three-story building with smoke coming from the roof. A Signal "99" was transmitted, indicating a working fire.

Firefighters quickly entered the building and encountered moderate smoke. Additional crews positioned a ladder truck to access the roof. As teams worked to locate the fire and stretch hose lines, search teams conducted a thorough search of the building for occupants.

Once firefighters reached the roof, they found heavy fire on the roof and stretched a hose line up the ladder truck to begin extinguishing the flames. A second alarm was transmitted at this time, bringing additional firefighters to the scene. Interior crews continued to check for fire extension throughout the building while search teams completed their searches.

The bulk of the fire was knocked down within 10 minutes and declared fully extinguished after approximately 40 minutes. Searches confirmed there were no occupants in the building.

The school was under construction at the time of the incident and was unoccupied. Damage was primarily limited to the roof area, with minor smoke and water damage to the interior.

Syracuse Fire Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.

There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries. Firefighters remain on scene performing overhaul and assisting investigators.

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