The month of October has been a busy one for the Staff and members of the FFD. Crews have delivered fire prevention and home safety presentations to all  pre-schools , elementary and middle schools in Fayetteville amounting to over 450 children reached with these important messages. On October 12, the members of the FFD hosted a fire prevention and safety open house, featuring the OCVFA hazard house and the New York State Police rollover simulator. The many visitors who took advantage of the great fall day were able to participate in many activities while learning what they can do to keep there own home safe from fire. The Fayetteville Fire Department would like to thank the Onondaga County Volunteer Fireman's Assn, The New York State Police and Hences Garage for helping to make this years open house a success.

At approximately 23:56 on September 8, Manlius, Fayetteville and DeWitt stations were dispatched to a garage fire at 7406 Silverwood Dr in the Town of Manlius. Manlius Car-1 (Whorall) was the first arriving Chief and reported an active fire in the attached garage of the residence. DeWitt Engine -8 was the first arriving apparatus and quickly knocked the fire down. Fayetteville Truck secured a water source and completed ventilation along with  assisting Manlius crews with minor overhaul. Crews were back in service within 45 minutes. Manlius Car-1 (Whorall) had the Silverwood Dr command.

After 45 years of service to the DeWitt Fire Department and 7 years as the districts first career fire Chief, Gary Mac Lachlan retired yesterday at 4 pm. After a signal 59 aired over Onondaga County channel 1, Chief Mac Lachlan climbed into the officers seat of DeWitt Engine eight with the men of B shift and headed home to begin his retirement. The crew of Fayetteville Engine 7 and Fayetteville Deputy Chief Sheperdson were on scene to salute the Chief as he crossed the apron. DeWITT has hired retired Oneida City Fire Department Deputy Chief Jeff Cardinali as the new career fire Chief. It's was a pleasure Car-10 and good luck Chief Cardineli.

At approximately 1:03 am on August 29th, Crews from Manlius, Fayetteville, DeWitt, Cazenovia and Minoa were dispatched to a reported house fire at Cahill Rd and Churchill Ct in the Town of Manlius. Manlius Car-1 (Whorall) was the first arriving Chief and reported heavy fire showing from a vacant house that was under construction. Fayetteville 20-Truck was the first arriving apparatus and quickly began outside fire suppression using the ladder pipe and Blitzfire. Fayetteville was supplied by DeWitt Engine-8 which secured a water supply upon arrival. Fayetteville Engine -5 and Squad-20 also responded, assisting with master stream operations and overhaul. Crews were back in service inside of two hours. Manlius Car-1 (Whorall) had the Cahill Rd command.

A mini van crashed through a fence then into a home causing minor structural damage and injuring the van’s driver.  Fayetteville and Manlius Rescue, Fayetteville Ambulance were dispatched to the intersection of E Genesee St and Vollmer Road at 20:00 hours to find a mini van stopped against the front of a Type 5 residential structure.  Chief Hildreth (20C1) had command; Engine 7 extricated the occupant of the van and packaged the patient for transport to an area hospital with non life threatening injuries.  Manlius Truck Company secured the structure and mini van.  All units were returned to service by 20:50 hours

Fayetteville Fire units received a dispatch for "garbage was burning in the road" on N Burdick St & Medical Center Dr.  While Engine 7 was enroute 911 notified them that a local hauler noticed trash bags burning in the compactor area of their truck, removed the bags and left them on the roadway, but continued on their route.  911 further stated that the bags may contain "hazardous chemicals".  Upon arrival 7's observed 3 black trash bags with smoke issuing from one of them.  Crews went on air and extinguished the minor fire.  Upon investigating further, crews found a mixture of materials in the bags and were unable to determine what some of the substances were.  The area was secured and traffic diverted until NYS DEC arrived and dispatched OPTech to mitigate and remove the materials from the roadway.  Engine 7 returned to service within an hour.

A minor kitchen fire injures 2 occupants sending them to an area hospital.  Fayetteville and a full structural alarm assignment were dispatched to the 200 block of Salt Springs St for a reported fire.  Chief Hildreth (20C1) arrived to find a minor fire in the kitchen area, assumed command and held with units arrived.  Engine 7 extinguished the fire with a can while Manlius Truck completed ventilation.  The occupnats were treated and transported to the ED by Fayetteville Ambulance.  All companies were returned to service in 30 minutes.   

At 13:21 Fayetteville units were dispatched to a reported structure fire with a person possibly still inside during a busy afternoon. Fayetteville Engine 7, along with Manlius Truck 2, DeWitt Truck 3 and Rescue 7, Minoa Engine 11 and Kirkville Engine 3 responded to 213 S Burdick St in the Village of Fayetteville. Chief Hildreth (20C1) arrived and observed a well involved kitchen, fire division 1 side C of a 2 story wood frame residential structure. Chief Hildreth transmitted a working fire and advised units that a neighbor and PD have just removed an occupant with burns to the D side driveway. Engine 7 and Truck 2 arrived simultaneously along with Rescue 7 crews stretched a line to the kitchen entrance to begin a primary search and fire suppression. The crew from Truck 3 completed ventilation while Minoa and Kirkville maintained the FAST assignment and handled utilities. All searches were negative and units were returned to service within 2 hours. Coverage move ups were handled by East Syracuse and Jamesville.

EMT Bill Wiecek is home recovering from recent surgery and is in our thoughts and prayers. Our best wishes go out to Bill for a speedy recovery!

The newest arrival to the FFD family is Zoe Elizabeth Flemming! New born daughter to career firefighter paramedic Val Flemming and her hsuband Mark. Zoe, at 8 pounds 12.5 ounces was born this evening at Crouse Hospital, her and Mom are both doing well.

The FFD Famliy would like to extend their thoughts and prayers to 3 life members for a thorough and speedy recovery from their illnesses. Past Chief of Fire John Scofield (1989-1991) Past Assitant Chief Bob Hall and Past Lt Jerry Craw. Brothers be well!

At 1827 hrs Fire Control dispatched Jamesville Fire to B&B Lumber on Solvay Road for sawdust on fire outside the building, possibly extending into the building. The call was upgraded to a possible structure bringing DeWitt and Fayetteville E-7 to the scene. Engine 7 was dispatched as the FAST Team. On arrival fire was found in a silo used for sawdust collection and the Signal 99 was transmitted. Engine 7 was the third arriving unit and the operator went to work establishing a water supply for the Jamesville and DeWitt engines. Due to the lack of hydrants on top of the quarry, tankers were requested and a drafting operation was set-up. The crew from Engine 7 was the initial FAST Team but was quickly reassigned from FAST duties to suppression duties due to a lack of available manpower. As smoldering sawdust was removed from the silo by payloader, crews would wet it down. At times teams entered the structure to check the structure and extinguish hotspots. 20C2 (Shepardson) was assigned to Safety. Fayetteville crews operated for just over 2 hours. Jamesville C-1 (Johnson) had the "Solvay Road" Command.

Today marked the sixth anniversary of the deaths of Lt. John Ginocchetti and FF TJ Lynch at a house fire in Pompey Hill. Crews from Station 20 attended a memorial service in remembrance of our fallen brethren along with companies from DeWitt and Manlius. Crews have gathered annually to remember this tragic loss of life and will continue to do so in future years to keep the memory of these brave souls alive with the hope that we can all learn from this event and prevent any future loss of life. Rest In Piece Brothers and God Bless and Protect Us All.

As another active day at Station 20 was winding down crews were alerted for the Signal 80 with ejection on Route 92 in Manlius. Engine-7 and A-3 responded and upon arrival were assigned by Command to the "Extrication Group". The car was stabilized, the roof was flapped and the dash lifted to allow for vertical removal of the driver. Extrication was completed in approximately 12 minutes and the vicitm moved to the waiting Manlius Ambulance for transport to the local trauma center. Fayetteville crews took up and cleared in 35 minutes. Manlius and Cazenovia also assisted. Manlius Car-2 (Whorral) had the "Cazenovia Road" Command.

As 20A3 was returning to the Village from an EMS run the call came in for the possible structure fire at 550 Warren Street. The initial box brought Fayetteville, Manlius, DeWitt, Kirkville and Lyncourt. 20E7 responded with a crew of 4 and arrived to find heavy smoke coming from apartment 12-C. The crew stretched a 1-3/4" attack line and put a quick knock on the fire. 20C1 (Hildreth) had Division 1 and 32C2 (Whorrel) had the "Warren Street" Command. The fire had extended into the structure and an extensive overhaul was undertaken. Additional companies from E. Syracuse and Jamesville were brought to the scene or on coverage assignments. Crews operated into the afternoon assisting the County Investigation Team.