Department Calls
Sunset and Route 11
April 8, 2008
The call was at 1208 hours - while driving south bound on route 11, I observed a vehicle headed north bound as it crossed the center line. The car was headed for me, with approximately 2 feet between the chiefs vehicle and hers, I turned the wheel and went right missing her. She then struck the red Saturn head on. I requested two ALS Ambulances, the female was transported ALS - V-TAC and Syncope while the other driver refused.  Car-3 (Jon Barrett)
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South Bay Road and Route 31 
April 5, 2008
Auto Accident at South Bay Road and Route 31 sent a women to the hospital.
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South Bay Road and Whiting Road 
April 5, 2008
Cicero F.D. went Mutual Aid to South Bay F.D., request for Heavy Rescue.  A mother and two boys were injured and the four-year-old boy is in critical condition after a two vehicle accident in Cicero. It happened Saturday just before 11 a.m. on South Bay Road and Whiting Road.  Both roads were closed for several hours.  Before the accident scene were processed, another accident at Route 31 and South Bay Road sent another women to the hospital.
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October 30, 2007
One person is dead after a accident in Cicero this afternoon involving a tractor trailer and a pickup truck. Neighbors along Route 31 near Whiting Road heard the crash around 3:30pm. Police say the driver of a 2003 pickup truck crossed the median, drifting into the path of a tractor trailer in the Eastbound lane.
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Fire Department Drill and Burndown
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Current Department News
May 3, 2008

Congratulations to Joe Barrett finishing the Boston Marathon on April 21, 2008, with an excellent PR.
   112th Boston Marathon
Distance: 26 miles, 365 yards
Field Limit Size: 25, 000
12878  Barrett, Joe  Cicero  NY  USA        
Checkpoints
5k 20k Half 40k Finish
0:25:06  1:39:30  1:44:56  3:24:10  3:37:10
Pace Official Time Overall  Gender  Division 
0:08:17 3:37:10  8524 6606 904
May 2, 2008

It is with deep sadness and regret to inform you that Lieutenant Dave Nicholas's brother has pass way this past week while in Florida.

Dave's brothers name was Gregory Shippee and services will be held this Saturday May 3, 2008, at the Fergerson Funeral Home located at 215 North Main Street, North Syracuse.

All members are to report at Station # 1 at 1030 hours in Full Dress. Following the calling hours, there will be a gathering at Station # 1.
May 2, 2008

Master Stream Training

Master Stream Training - North Syracuse F.D.
May 1, 2008

Installation Banquet
April 7, 2008

New Section - Cicero Fire Department History
April 3, 2008

Congratulations to Fire Police members Captain Vann Dristle, Cele Barrett, Louise Schmidt and Joe Henderson who recently completed a 6 hour training session at Montour Falls Fire Academy.
April 3, 2008

Northern Section Line Officers held elections on Wednesday April 2, 2008 at the Brewerton Fire Department; President Don Mackey (Brewerton F/D), Vice President Jon Barrett (Cicero F/D), Secretary Vacant and Treasure Paul Default (Mattydale F/D).
April 3, 2008

Election Results

Line Officers
Chief: Richard Carvel
Deputy Chief: David Pangaro
1st Asst. Chief: Jon Barrett
2nd Asst. Chief: Ron Barling
Captain: Jeffery Hill
Captain: Brian Johnstone
Lieutenant: Ronald Florczykowski
Lieutenant: Dave Nicholas
Lieutenant: Shawn Hunter
Lieutenant: Andy Holden
Lieutenant: Open

Executive Board
President: Jon Barrett
Vice President: Jim Perrin
Secretary: Deb Hines
Asst. Secretary: Ralph Howe
Treasurer: Cecelia Barrett

Congratulations to all Elected Officers
Installation Banquet will be held at Comfort Inn on April 26.

 
NOAA Weather Center
Administration Corner
Christopher Hines

During the last few months we have created a new web site to reflect the mission and values of the Cicero Fire Department.  Our focus is providing current news, events, training, and information on our membership.  We are receiving approximately 200 visits per week, in which 40% are returning visitors.  We are striving to provide interesting content to our community and membership.

Current Projects Includes:
History of the Cicero Fire Department
Membership Information
New Video and Imaging Section
Training Section
Officer Biographies

Your comments are very important to us.  Please share them @ Web Site Administrator.

Christopher Hines (Web Site Administrator)
 

Announcements
 Department physicals will be held on Monday, June 16, commencing at 1800 hours at Station #1. There is a master sign up sheet at Station #1 and they will take (10) members every half hour.

We will also be performing the annual "Fit Testing" which will commence at 1800 hours. Members must remember to bring their "SCBA" masks and can arrive early to complete this task.

Those members not able to attend the physical or fit testing on this evening will have until Thursday July 24 to schedule a physical with the doctors office and fit testing with the Chiefs office.

Questions: Contact Car 3

Drills and Meetings
May 2, 2008 - Department Meeting
May 8, 2008 - Fire Training

Engine 91
Cicero Station #2 - Thursday, May 8, 2008

Training
 I-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (Office of Fire Prevention & Control) to be held at Brewerton Station 1 on May 7, 8, 13, 14, 20, and 21 @ 1800-2200 hours.

Scene of The Accident training will be held on September 19, 20,and 21 at Moyers Corners Fire Department. (Friday) 1800-2200, (Saturday & Sunday)0800-1700. The fee for this course $450 each.

 Recreation
If you are interested in playing softball this year, please contact Ron Florczykowski, Dave Pangaro, or Jon Barrett. This years season will start around the second week in May and our home field will be Cicero Elementary.

In the next few weeks, the field will be updated to include raising the pitchers mound, fixing the batters box and base lines.

 New Documents
Firefighter's Safety Bulletin

U.S. Firefighter Deaths Related to Training, 1996 - 2005

Preventing Deaths and Injuries to Fire Fighters during Live-Fire Training in Acquired Structures

 Links
New York State Alerts 

Special Communications
Mission Statement

 It is the goal of the Cicero Fire Department to provide the best professional service, care and protection of life and property for the residents of our community and all that pass our way.  Recognizing our most valuable assets are the employees of this organization, we will attain our goals by providing leadership, respect, understanding and education for our employees.  Since the health and well being of our employees and the community is essential, safety must prevail in all our operations.  The future will bring dynamic changes and we must actively pursue development, testing and adoption of new technologies, ideas and innovations in our profession.  Teamwork is paramount in our organization.  Understanding that we are a team of diverse individuals, we will strive to work together to achieve our mission for the benefit of the community.