November 27, 2009
Reported Signal 80 - Rollover Lakeshore Road, Cicero
Brewerton Engine 91 and Cicero Rescue 91 responded mutual
aid to South Bay Fire Protection District for a reported
rollover. There were no injuries and units secured the scene
and returned to service..
Departments on Scene
Cicero Fire Department
Brewerton Fire Department
South Bay Fire Department Cicero Police Department
November 27, 2009
Reported Signal 80 - Rollover McKinley Road, Cicero
Brewerton Engine 91 and Cicero Rescue 91 responded to a
reported rollover with personal injuries. Cicero Car 3
arrived to find one patient outside the vehicle with minor
injuries. The patient was stabilized with C-Spine
percussions, Life support protocols and transported to the
hospital via NAVAC Ambulance.
Departments on Scene
Cicero Fire Department
Brewerton Fire Department
NAVAC
Cicero Police Department
NYS Police
November 25, 2009
Reported Seizures Alizarin Avenue, Cicero
Cicero Rescues arrived to find a patient in full cardiac
arrest (no breathing or pulse). Basic Life Support with AED
and CPR was started. NAVAC's Crew administratored Advanced
Life Support with cardiac monitoring, medications and airway
support. With excellent team work, the patient was
transported to the hospital under NYS Protocols and arrived
with a pulse and breathing.
Departments on Scene
Cicero Fire Department
NAVAC
Cicero Police Department
view details
November 16, 2009
Reported Signal 80
Route 81 Southbound
This evening, Cicero Fire Department responded to an auto
accident with life-threatening injuries after a Blazer went
off the road, rolled several times, then caught fire.
Interstate 81 Southbound was shutdown to one lane near the
Cicero exit for several hours while the Sheriff's Department
investigated the accident.
Patient Update:
Patient was listed in good condition Thursday at Upstate
University Hospital, hospital officials said.
September 5, 2009
Reported Signal 79 Possible
Route 81 Southbound on Bridge
Dispatched to a Signal 79 Possible 80 on September 5th 2009 at
2259hrs
to Route 81 Southbound on the Bridge.
Upon arrival we found one car in the guardrail with a
semi-conscious patient. Patient was extricated and
transferred to NAVAC Ambulance for advance care and
transport.
Apparatus on Scene
Cicero Car 2
Cicero E-1
Cicero S-1
NAVAC
September 5, 2009
Reported Vehicle Fire
5890 Gillette Road
Dispatched to a Vehicle Fire on September 5th 2009 at
2056hrs
to 5890 Gillette Road.
Upon arrival we found a fully involved pickup fire.Engine 1 from Station 1 was first to arrived followed
by Engine 3 from Station 2. A 1 ¾” hand line was pulled to
extinguish the fire.
Due to the suspicious nature of the fire, Onondaga County
Fire Investigators were called to the scene.
September 4, 2009
Reported Dryer Fire
5745 Route 31
On the afternoon of Friday September 4, 2009 at 1426 hours,
The Cicero Fire Department was activated by the Onondaga
County 911 Center for a reported appliance fire at 5745
Route 31.
The initial dispatch reported that the homeowners state
there was black smoke coming from the laundry room and that
they believe the dryer was on fire.
Upon arrival of Cicero Car 2 (Deputy Chief Barrett) at 1427
hours, he was presented with a 1 1/2 story wood frame
dwelling with the three occupants of the residence on the
front porch reporting smoke in the laundry room.
Deputy Chief Barrett conducted a size up of the structure
making entry into the residence through the front door to be
faced with the entire residence filled with smoke down to
the floor. At this time Chief Barrett advised Fire Control
of his findings, requesting a structure response be
activated which requested the following mutual aid
departments, Brewerton Truck # 1, Clay Engine # 31 and
Mattydale Rescue # 1 as the "Rapid Intervention Team".
Cicero Engine # 1 arrived at 1434 hours securing a 4" supply
from the hydrant located across the street and stretched two
1 3/4 hand lines making entry into the fire room.
Cicero Truck # 1 arrived at 1436 hours splitting their crew
for a primary search, laddered the structure and assisted on
the back up line.
Cicero Car # 1 (Chief Pangaro) arrived at 1436 hours and
assumed the role of interior operations officer and assisted
the crews inside the residence.
August 15th 2009
Signal 98 -
Structure Fire 5940 Farrington Road
Dispatched to a Structure Fire August 15th 2009 at 0656hrs
to 5940 Farrington Road.
Upon Car 1 arrival 1 ½ story split ranch with nothing
showing. Report from homeowner was, smoke coming from 2nd
floor Bedroom , Bedroom door was shut. Car 1 confirmed the
report assuming Operations turning Command over to Clay Car
4. Engine Company #1 arrived 1st and stretched one 1 ¾” hand
line inside and made an attack quickly extinguishing the
fire and containing minimal damage to the room of origin.
North Syracuse Truck-1 Conducted a search and along with
Clay Engine-31 provided ventilation for the crews inside.
A very heart felt THANK YOU to the CLAY Engine 31 crew who
volunteered to stay during the investigation, so Cicero
could pick up and return for the Funeral Services of Fallen
Fire Fighter Joe Henderson.
All apparatus on scene
Cicero Car 1
Cicero E-1
Cicero TK 1
Cicero E-3
Cicero SD-1
North Syracuse TK-1
Clay Car 4
Clay E-31
July 19, 2009
Signal 99 -
Structure Fire 5996 Arentine Way
On the afternoon of Sunday July 19, 2009, the Cicero Fire
Department was activated by the Onondaga County Emergency
Communications Center (E911) at 1617 hours for a reported
residential structure fire at 5996 Arentine Way, during the
initial dispatch information the dispatched reported there
were several callers reporting the rear of the residence was
on fire.
Dispatch
Times
The fire started in the kitchen / dining area on a sunny Sunday afternoon in a populated
residential neighborhood in Cicero. One of the neighbors
reported that they saw smoke and called the fire into the
911 Center. No one was home at the time as neighbors checked
and removed two propane tanks on the back deck before the
fire department arrived. Within a few minutes of seeing
smoke, the fire broke through the back of the house. The
wind escalated the fire load causing flames so intense that
the first fire units could only use an exterior attack to
fight the fire. Smoke could be seen in the air from as far
away as Sylvan Beach, and heat from the fire melted the
siding on a neighboring house.
Cicero Fire box 10-24-11 called for the following units to
be dispatched “Mutual Aid” along with the Cicero Fire
Department. Those units were Brewerton (Ladder Truck), South
Bay (Rescue Pumper) and Mattydale (Rescue # 1) designated as
the “Rapid Intervention Team” along with NAVAC Ambulance.
Clay (stand by at Station # 1), East Syracuse (stand by at
station 2) and North Syracuse (Engine # 6) special call into
the scene for additional man power along with NAVAC
Ambulances and Rehab Teams.
Firefighters removed whatever was salvageable and suddenly
the neighborhood turned out, sorting and cleaning items
including pictures that were laid out on the grass to dry.
"To see the neighborhood pull together like this is very
unique. We don't see it this often at all," said Cicero Fire
Chief Dave Pangaro.
The Onondaga County Emergency Management Office says the
fire has been traced back to a faulty extension cord in the
dining room.
Initial Photos and Video provided by
Bill Bliss
Additional Photos provided by Firefighter Christopher Hines
Cicero Fire Department was dispatched to an outdoor fire on
April 16, 2009 @ 1605 hours.The fire was contained to the corner building with
extensive damage to the siding.
January 21, 2009 Electrical Investigation - Jerusalem Drive
Cicero Fire Department was activated for an Electrical
Investigation on Jerusalem Drive. Truck 1, Engine 1,
Rescue 1, Car 2 and 4 responded. The Truck and Engine
crew completed a detailed search of the residence and found
nothing.
January 13, 2009 Signal 80 – Mutual Aid to South Bay
Cicero and North Syracuse Fire Departments responded mutual
aid to South Bay Fire District for a truck vs pedestrian on
Lakeshore Road near Maple Road, shortly before noon.The patient was pinned between the two rear wheels.A Physician from Upstate Medical Center Trauma Unit
responded to the scene to assist with patient care which
took rescue crews over an hour used blocking, air bags and
wheel removal to extricate him.The patient is reported in stable condition.
December 23, 2008 Signal 99 – Mutual Aid to North Syracuse
Fire broke out at about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday
afternoon at the Furniture Store at 157 Ethan Allen Street;
crews from the North Syracuse, Cicero, Mattydale, East
Syracuse, and Moyers Corners fire departments encountered
large flames and heavy smoke when they got to the scene.
A 46-year-old man, who was an employee at the store, was
found unresponsive in the building and was taken to
University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The fire started somewhere in the center
of the building and was under control at about 2:30 p.m.
December 10, 2008
The Cicero Fire
Department along with Mutual Aid Companies were activated to
respond for a reported Structure Fire (De-tached Garage) at
6505 South Bay Road.
The call for help came in at 0625 hours at which time the
occupants son heard the family dog bark and looked outside
to see the garage on fire. The homeowner and his son
immediately went outside to see if they could remove two
antique vehicles that were stored in the garage.
Cicero Car # 3 (Barrett) arrived at 0629 hours confirming
the dispatch reports from the Onondaga County 911 Center.
Assistant Chief Barrett reported he had a 10 x 20 de-tached
drive in shed style garage with heavy fire in the c / d
corner, 10 feet from the residence. Assistant Chief Barrett
advised Fire Control that at this time it would be held at a
Signal 98.
Cicero Car # 4 (Barling) arrived at 0634 hours assuming
incident command so Car # 3 (Barrett) could assume the role
of operations.
Cicero Truck # 1 (Firefighter Ostrander) and crew six
firefighters arrived at 0634 hours stretching two 1 3/4 hand
lines knocking the bulk of the fire down.
Cicero Engine # 1 (Lieutenant Florczykowski) and crew of
five firefighters arrived at 0636 hours picking up the
hydrant at the corner of South Bay Road and Whiting Road to
supply Cicero Truck # 1.
Cicero Rescue # 1 (Lieutenant E. Nicholas) and his crew of
eight arrived 0637 hours providing scene lighting in the
area of the structure and initiating minor over haul.
Additional units that were arrived on scene were Brewerton
Truck # 1, Squad # 2, South Bay Car # 1, Rescue Pumper # 2,
Mattydale Rescue # 1 (Rapid Intervention Team), Cicero Misc.
# 1, Onondaga County Fire Investigator (EM 106) and Cicero
Police Department.
Fire units on scene quickly knocked the fire down, crews
were able to salvage an antique street rod, however located
in the rear of the garage was a 1935 Ford Coupe that was
damaged as a result of the fire.
The cause of the fire was a heating lamp that was located in
a 3 x 3 dog house that was located outside of the garage on
the c / d corner. It is apparent the light got to hot
starting the dog house on fire and then extending to the
garage.
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March 8, 2010
This
will be my last post for the Cicero Fire Department Web
Site.Three
years ago I started with a blank page and created a web site
with one thought in mind, communications for our community
that we serve and our membership.
The initial page
displayed our emergency calls, current news and events.One of the first sections that I truly enjoyed
researching and creating was the history of Cicero, and the
Fire Department.As time progressed, additional content was developed;
membership section, photo gallery, community newsletters,
blogs, calendar of events, fire prevention, document
library, training, and twitter / facebook updates.I have received many great e-mails from the community
and awards for web content.It’s been an awesome experience and I look forward to
my next project.
Christopher Hines, Webmaster
On March, 7, 2010, the CNS Basketball
Team won the Championship Game with the last 3 second
pointer.New
York State Police, Cicero Police, and the Cicero Fire
Department escorted them from the Thruway 34A exit to the
CNS High School.Congratulations!!!!!!
January 25, 2010
We are deeply sadden to inform everyone that Ruth Abulencia
passed away last Saturday. Ruth was a active member of the
Ladies Aux and wife of fellow member Charlie Abulencia.
Services for Ruth Abulencia will be held on Tuesday, January
26th at 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at Ferguson Funeral Home. We
will be meeting at Station 1, Tuesday night at 6:30 pm in
full dress uniform. The funeral is Wednesday at 11:00am. Due
to the hall floor construction, we have reserved the
American Legion hall for the family and friends after the
funeral on Wednesday.
Please keep Charlie and the Abulencia family in your
thoughts and prayers.
December 19, 2009
CFD Christmas Party at the Spinning Wheel Restaurant
The Cicero Falcons are planning three
fund raising events to send the group to Disney for
Competition Finals and all involve food.
The first one is a pancake breakfast at the Applebees in
North Syracuse on Sunday November 29, from 8am till 10am.
Our second one is also Sunday the 29th. It will be a
spaghetti dinner from 2pm to 6pm at the South Bay Fire
Department on Lakeshore Road.
We also have Doug's Fish Fry setting up a wagon in the
parking lot of the Cicero Fire Department (Station #1) on
Thursday December 3rd from 11am to 6pm.
Hope we can see everyone there and please pass this
information to your family and friends.
November 16, 2009
We had 96 Emergency Calls for
October
2009. Report Details can view at
RedAlert
Reporting.
November 8, 2009
As you passed by Station 2 on
Route 31, you may have noticed, that our trucks are
parked outside. This is due to floor work being
completed. The truck bays, work and generator rooms
are being striped, repaired, painted with a sand
finished and sealed. This process usually takes a
week to complete. Station 1 will be started this
week with the same time frame for completion.
November 7, 2009
The Cicero Fire Department would like
to thank the Community for their Support for the 2010 Fire
Protection Hearing held at the Town's Budget Meeting at
Brewerton Fire Department last Thursday night.
October 30, 2009
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The Town of Cicero
Budget Meeting which was originally to be held at the Cicero
Town Hall, has been changed to the Brewerton Fire
Department, located at 9625 Brewerton Road (Rt.11),
Brewerton, NY 13029.
October 29, 2009
The Facts About Your Tax
Dollars You Didn’t Know
DO YOU KNOW WHO PROTECTS YOUR PROPERTY?
When you pick up the phone to
call 911 because you family member is sick, injured
or the house is on fire, who will respond to your
call for help? The 64 men and women of the Cicero
Volunteer Fire Department will and have answered
your call for help 925 times in 2008 and 730 times
so far this year.
In 2009, the Town of Cicero received $1,378.621.00
in fire protection tax dollars from you and the
other residents of the Town of Cicero.
The tax payers who reside in the Cicero Fire
Protection district in 2009 paid at total of
$620,890.76 in fire tax to the town. The members of
the Cicero Fire Department would like to inform you
as a tax payer that we only received $314,650.00.
THE FACTS
The Cicero
Fire Department currently provides Fire and
Emergency Medical coverage to 45 % of the town’s
residences and businesses which incorporates the
largest area of the town. However, in 2009 we only
received 22.8 % of the total fire protection money
that was collected by the town.
During our budget discussions with the town, for
2010 we have asked for $465,000.00 of the
$620,890.76 collected to provide the highest level
of service to you.
We are asking you to contact the Town Supervisor and
Board (699-1414) and attend the town budget hearing
on November 5th to question why your tax dollars are
being allotted to other town departments who don’t
provide primary services to your business or
residence.
(Print)
Information Sheet
The Public
Hearing to consider the 2010 Fire Protection
Contracts and for the 2010 Annual Preliminary Budget
Meeting and the Regular Town Board Meeting will be
held on Thursday, November 5, 2009 starting at
6:00pm at the Brewerton Fire Department, located at
9625 Brewerton Rd.(Rt.11), Brewerton, NY 13029.
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Community Newsletter for valuable information, safety
tips, and activities of the Cicero Fire Department.Choose Community Newsletter from the subscription
list.
Would you like to
join the Cicero Fire Department? We are the busiest
Department in the Town of Cicero for 2008 with 927 alarms
and ranked eighth in the county. We are 100% volunteer
providing fire and medical response. We also provide
community based programs in fire prevention and smoke alarms
necessaries. Each member receives initial fire training and
then over 40 hours of continuous education each year.
Members can also take CPR and become an Emergency Medical
Technician for responding to medical calls. We also provide
a basic insurance policy and retirement fund based on years
of service that can be received at 62. This is a great way
to become part of our extended family and help our
community.
Our
Heavy Rescue that is used for structure fires and auto
accidents was sent out several months to be Refurbish at a
cost of $45,000.00. Extensive work was performed on the body
that included repairs, new paint, exterior lighting,
interior compartment repairs with LED lighting, and
preventive maintenance.
Tonight, our members placed all of the equipment back in
Rescue 1 so it's ready to be placed in service tomorrow.
Pictures
October 22, 2009
This evening, our
EMT's participated in a CME (Continuing Medical
Education) class to keep their skills at peak
performance. Some of the skills included, CPR,
Defibrillation, and Resuscitator Bag (ventilation)
for patients who's heart and/or breathing has
stopped. Epi-Pens for allergic
reactions , Aerosol Administration for asthma
patients, and Aspirin Administration.
Our quick response and training has saved several lives this pasted year.
October 20, 2009
Cicero, New York
on Saturday October 17, 2009 several members of the Cicero
Volunteer Fire Department participated in the "Cops for a
Cure"
softball tournament that was held at
Hopkins Road Park. This tournament consisted of 16 teams
with all entrance fees being donated to the American Cancer
Society.
Those members of the department who
played were Chief Dave Pangaro (left field), Deputy Chief
Jon Barrett (short stop), 2nd Assistant Chief Brian
Johnstone (left center), South Bay Captain Doug Engle (third
base), Lieutenant Eric Nicholas and Firefighter Steve
Schlie(right field), Firefighter Tom Hild (right center),
Firefighter Steve Jones (second base), Firefighter Eric
Bruening, Firefighter Jim Perrin (pitcher)and Todd Irving
(catcher).
The team played two games losing and not
advancing to the third round of the tournament. Those that
participated from the Cicero Fire Department had a good time
seeing old friends and we were happy to support a great
cause.
The Cicero Fire Department welcomes
three new members to the department. Over the next several
months these members with participate in several areas of
training ranging from first aid to training to fire
suppression.
Firefighter Shawn Shippers and
Firefighter Christopher Altier will be assigned to Station #
1. We would also like to welcome Lorena Anoceto as a
Associate Member.
October 19, 2009
Cicero Firefighters Travel to
Old Forge, NY for Fire Training
Seventeen Cicero Firefighters traveled
to Old Forge, NY on September 18th and 19th, 2009 to
experience training in the following classes:
• National Grid
"Response to Electrical & Gas Emergencies
• Forcible Entry "The Different Tools"
• Fire Ground ladders
Additional information can be found under Press
Releases.
October 14, 2009
Air-1
Last night, just
before midnight, the Onondaga County
2010 Budget was approved by a vote of 11
to 8. This Budget has the Air One
Program funded at 2 less pilots and 200
hours less flying time. This is a good
compromise during these tough economic
times, as it keeps that valuable tool
available next year for all Public
Safety Agencies in Onondaga County.
This year was the biggest threat of
losing the helicopter that we have seen.
When we got the message to you, you got
involved and mobilized a very effective
response to your respective legislators.
As a result, Air One remained funded.
Sheriff Kevin Walsh and I want to thank
you for you help in this important
budget battle. We appreciate being
partners with you in the public safety
efforts within our County.
Warren R. Darby
October 12, 2009
Last night we lost our newly voted in member Ralph Mirarcki.
Ralph joined our family in September and unfortunately was
involved in the fatal motorcycle accident on South Bay Road.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Mirarcki family.
October 12, 2009
We had 75 Emergency Calls for
September
2009. Report Details can view at
RedAlert
Reporting.
October 12, 2009 Are you between the ages of 14 and 17
years and have good grades in High School? Have you thought
about a career in the Fire or Emergency Services or want to
help your community? The Cicero Fire Department has an
excellent program to help with your education. Our Explorers
are provided with basic training in the Fire Service, First
Aid and CPR. Depending on the type of training; many of our
Explorers train right along with our firefighters. If you
are interested in joining or would like additional
information, please call Station 1 @ 699-7721.
October 9, 2009
Thursday's
night drill consisted of a building site review of
construction materials and fire tactics for the new
Holiday Inn Express in Cicero.
Additional Pictures
October 3, 2009
Fire Prevention and Safety
Days at Home Depot, Route 11 in Cicero. Jerome Fire
Equipment, Brewerton Fire Department (Water Rescue),
Cicero Fire Department with the staff of Home Depot
participated in providing fire and safety
information for the community. High 60's and
sunny skies made turn out fantastic.
Additional Pictures
October 1, 2009
Air-1
With
NYS proposed budget cuts and layoffs, there are
legislators that are looking at the possibility
of taking Air-1 permanently out of service.
Air-1 is a full public safety helicopter which
has been used to save lives of both our first
responders and citizens. Many of you have been
involved with Air-1 during many of these rescues
over the years and know the valuable tool that
this helicopter is for this County.
Now is the time to contact your friends,
neighbors, fellow workers and have them contact
their respective legislator, asking them to keep
Air-1. If you are not sure which
legislator is yours, you can go to
www.SheriffWalsh.com
and select the Community Crime Mapping Program
he has on that website. That will show you
which Legislative District you live in.
Then go to
www.ongov.netand
go to "Select a Department" at the bottom of the
home page. Select "CountyLegislature" for the Department and on
the left side of that page is "The Members",
which will give you the name, photo, address,
and phone numbers of each legislator by District
#.
District #3 (Cicero)
William H. Meyer (R)
7021 Van Antwerp Drive, Cicero NY 13039
(315) 699-8574
(315) 699-2690 (W)
wmeyer01@twcny.rr.com
There has not been a more important time during
the 35 years that the Sheriff's have had an
aviation unit, to get involved and contact your
elected legislator.
Thank you for your support in keeping Air-1 in
Onondaga County.
We are putting a support Air One choice
on the Sheriff's web site today. That
will be used to keep the public updated
by going to
www.sheriffwalsh.com.
Manny Falcone started a group in
Facebook - Save Air-One, and I am told
there are several hundred people already
signed on.
We got thru the Ways & Means Committee.
Now comes up a public hearing on October
8th at 7 PM. We are hoping that there
will be some testimony on why Air One is
needed in Onondaga County. Then the
Legislature meets on October 13th at
2:30 PM to vote on the budget. This is
the time that we will want uniforms in
the room in front of the legislators.
Their presence reminds them of our
support for Air One as they vote. This
is also the time that some legislator
can bring about a new resolution to put
the Aviation Unit down, or reduce it so
that it could not support fire and EMS.
That means we have 12 days to get people
to reach out to their own legislator and
either speak to or email them on this
important issue.
Warren R. Darby
September 29, 2009
Fire Prevention Scheduled Dates
1. Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the
Cicero Home Depot. This event will run from 0900 -
1200 hours.
2. Thursday, October 15, 2009 at
Cicero Elementary. This event will have a morning
(0900 hours) and afternoon (1300) sessions.
3. Monday, October 19, 2009 at Faith Lutheran Church
(across from Station #2). This event will have a
morning (0945 hours) and afternoon (1315 hours) sessions.
4. Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Cicero Head Start.
The event will have a morning (0915 hours) and afternoon
(1345 hours) sessions.
5. Friday, October 30, 2009 at Tri-State Auto Auction.
This event will be at 0700 hours and last about 30 minutes.
Halloween Safety for the kids.
If you have any questions, please contact Fire Prevention
Coordinator Steve Schlie or Jon Barrett.
The Cicero Fire Department was proud
to host the benefit of the Reeve's Family who lost their home
to a fire in July. The benefit included great friends,
music, raffles, face painting for the kids, and even a
game of football. If you would like additional
information on how you can help the Reeve's Family, please
contact Karen at klzingaro@yahoo.com.
CFD
we are having a Chicken BBQ, Hamburg's and Hot Dogs for a fundraiser on Sept 26th
from 1 to 5 pm at Station 1. This fundraiser is for the family who lost their
house to the fire on Arentine Way. Please stop by and show your support.
September 20, 2009
The Clay Fire Department has asked our department to stand
by their station on Monday, 9/21/2009 from 8:00 am to 4:00
pm.
Clay has also asked for an honor guard at Clay Station 3
when Chris is brought from Watertown to the funeral home
tomorrow for the arrangements. There is no exact time when
the procession will be coming through, but is expected to be
some time after 12:00 noon. Clay is looking for anyone who
can show up to line the street by their station 3 as Chris
and his family pass by. If you are able to be a part of the
honor guard for this fellow fire fighter, please call me at
315-575-1535. We will be dressing in our work uniform and
parking our vehicles behind their station. Once a list is
compiled, calls will be made when an exact time is known.
Let's keep the family and friends of Chris in our thoughts
and prayers during this difficult time in their lives.
Thank you.
Ron Barling, 1st Assistant Chief
September 19, 2009
Two Clay Firefighters were involved in
an ATV accident outside Watertown on Friday evening. Captain
Chris Olson has succumbed to his injuries and the other
firefighter, Lieutenant Pete Fabianek is in critical condition in a Syracuse hospital.
Due to this event, the Cicero Fire Department will be on
automatic for all calls in Clay, 24 hours a day, until
further notice.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Clay Fire Department and
the family of Captain Chris Olson.
September 19, 2009
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the
Manley family on their lost. Billy Manley Grandfather passed
away this week.
September 18, 2009
Fire Prevention at Home Depot (30th
Anniversary) on October 3, 2009 (1000 - 1500 hours).
If you should have questions please contact Captain
Florczykowski or Firefighter Steve Schlie.
September 10, 2009
The
Cicero Fire Department held their Annual Open House at
Station 1 Thursday evening. It was a cool fall evening
under partly cloudy skies that brought the community out to
tour the
Fire
Department, our new Aerial Truck and Onondaga County
Air 1. The State Police had "McGruff the Crime Dog"
teaching children about crime and to finish the evening was
two
teams of Firefighters
and several Explorers that was able to have some hands-on
experience using the Amkus Tool to remove car doors,
roof and other structures for extrications purposes, the
same technique used to remove patients from the vehicle of a
car accident. We have included links for Pictures,
Slideshow,
and Videos
(Amkus
Tool Demonstrations,
and
Onondaga
County Air 1).
September 7, 2009
The
members of the Cicero Volunteer Fire Department approved the installation of
three new pictures windows in the meeting hall of Station # 1. These windows are
phase one of the remodeling project that will be completed in the next several
months that includes painting, new ceiling tiles, new bathroom vanities, sinks,
faucets and re-waxing the floor.
The three windows were installed by Cicero Window & Door located in Cicero. If
you should request further information on the company, please send an email to
our website and we'll contact you with the company's information.
Additional Pictures
September 7, 2009
Updates
of the "Rescue # 1" Refurbish Project that is being completed by Jerome Fire
Equipment.
We had 64 Emergency Calls for August
2009. Report Details can view at
RedAlert
Reporting.
September 6, 2009
Kristen Smith of Cicero is a Graduate of Bishop Grimes
High School, Valedictorian 2009, to attend SUNY Cortland, Class of 2013 working
toward Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health.
Kristen's goals are to attain certification as an EMT/Paramedic and later the
bunk in program for Firefighting. As an Explorer in Post #851 Cicero Vol. Fire
Dept. Kristen has had the opportunity to attend the same training drills,
fundraisers and social events as the membership and learned a great deal. A
member of NAVAC Venture Crew she had the experience of being able to ride the
ambulances as an attendant and expand her knowledge of emergency medical
services. We at Cicero Fire Dept. wish our Explorer a rewarding future and
continued brotherhood in the Fire service. KRISTEN WE LOVE YOU!!! GO GET THEM
GIRL!!! Cele Barrett
It
is with deep sadness that I inform everyone that "Life
Member" Joseph Henderson passed away this Last evening at
Crouse Hospital after a brief illness. Services will be
Saturday, 9 a.m. at New Comer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main St.,
N. Syracuse. Burial will follow in Pine Plains Cemetery,
Clay. Calling hours will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Brian Rahrle of Otisco (President of the Onondaga County
Underwater Search and Rescue Team and Firefighter for Otisco Fire Department,
died on Saturday in a watercraft accident. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to
the Rahrle family. He will be missed as a Rescue Diver and Firefighter.
Practice the Firefighter Life Safety
Be a Leader, train & use the 16 Initiatives daily so Everyone Goes Home®.
View the 16 Initiatives
August 8, 2009
We had 100 Emergency Calls for July
2009. Report Details can view at
RedAlert
Reporting.
August 3, 2009
Our heart felt sympathy goes out to the Parker family.
Bob's Mother passed away this past Friday.
July 29, 2009
This evening (weather pending) we will
be playing the first playoff game against Mattydale Fire
Department behind Cicero Elementary school starting at 1830
hours. We are asking for your support to come out and cheer
for the team as we make an attempt to bring home the league
championship trophy this year.
July 29, 2009
The Town of Cicero Police Department
PBA is having its second annual Golf Tournament; The date is
August 23, 2009 at the Greens at Beaumont, shotgun start at
1:00pm.$70.00 per person or $280.00 for a team of (4).
If your PBA / company would like to sponsor a hole at the
tournament the
cost is $50.00 for a sign, or if your department would like
to put a team in you can contact Officer James Meyers or
Officer Tom Leo.
July 28, 2009
Cicero Fire Department Videos are now
on YouTube. Search for CFD10. All Videos are in
HD.
July 28, 2009
2009 Northern Section Softball Standings
Top Five
#1 Liverpool
#2 Westmonroe
#3 MoyersCorners
#4 Phoenix
#5 Cicero
The Cicero Fire Department team will play Wednesday July 29,
2009 at Cicero Elementary School against the Mattydale Fire
Department. The game is scheduled to start at 1830 (630
p.m.)
July 24, 2009
On
July 23, 2009, The Cicero Fire Department conducted a Fire
Prevention Program, Summer Camp at Cicero Elementary School
on Route 31 in Cicero. There were over 90 children who
participated in the 40 minute program. Steve Jones with the
assistance of Dave Nicholas, Eric Nicholas, Steve Schlie,
and Shannon Manley, provided the children with the
importance of smoke detectors and escape routes at home.
Steve Jones explained about how we receive calls for
emergencies through the 911 Center, Blue Lights for
responding firefighters to the fire station and Steve Schlie
demonstrated protective equipment and tools. The children
really enjoyed looking through the compartments and cab on
our 100 foot aerial truck.
I would like to thank all of our visitors
who have followed us throughout the years.Today we exceeded our visits of 450 per day to our
web site and increased our bandwidth from 0.25 to 1.2
gigabyte.Due to
significant usage, our site was temporary down as we moved
to a dedicated server.We apologize for any inconvenience this may have
caused.
Christopher Hines, Web Administrator
Responding to Calls
Carol Chetkovich in her comprehensive book Real Heat: Gender
and Race in the Urban Fire Service reveals what it's like to
enter a burning building. "...those entering a building are
often confronted with such intense heat and heavy smoke that
it is impossible for them to walk upright or to make out
their surroundings. They wear face masks and air tanks to
allow them to breathe, but the tanks are heavy, the time
limited and the breathing process awkward. The location is
almost always completely unfamiliar, filled with obstacles
and unknown hazards. While the engine crew works on the
ground with water to put the fire out, a truck crew
ventilates the building, opening a sufficiently large hole
in the roof to allow heat, smoke and gasses to escape so
that the ground crew can do its work. Roof work is not only
dangerous, but generally requires a high level of strength,
skill and coordination. If there are possible victims,
either crew may become involved in search and rescue (or
body recovery), which means working one's way through this
foreign environment in darkness and heat, unsure what you
may find, taking care not to become trapped or disoriented."
July 18, 2009
We are within 10 calls as of June 30,
2009 as compared to last year and the eighth busiest
department in Onondaga County for 2008.
July 17, 2009
Congratulations
to Explorer Kristen Smith, Kristen is
a member of the fire department explorer post (teenagers
from ages 15 - 18 years of age) who receive a glimpse of how
the fire service works. Kristen recently graduated from
Bishop Grimes High School and will be headed to college come
this fall.
July 17, 2009
After several months of review, the
Cicero Fire Department recently purchased a new turnout gear
washer and dryer that is installed at Station # 2. This
washer and dryer will be used to launder the departments
turnout gear and eliminate it from being sent out to be
cleaned.
July 16, 2009
The Board of Fire Commissioner to send
Rescue # 1 (1993 Emergency One Heavy Rescue) out for
refurbishment to get new paint work, emergency and
compartment lighting, compartment shelving.
Jerome Fire Equipment was awarded the bid to complete this
project and work will begin at the of the month. While
Rescue # 1 is out of service, Squad # 1 and Engine # 1 will
assume the additional duties on alarms.
July 15, 2009
The Cicero Fire Department welcomes
five new members to the department. Over the next several
months these members with participate in several areas of
training ranging from first aid to training to fire
suppression.
Firefighter Daniel Homer is assigned to Station # 1, while
Firefighters Mark Bedigian, Eric Fritz, Steve Schlie and
Eric Volcko will be assigned to Station # 2.
July 15, 2009
New Training Programs and Articles are
located under the Training Section.
Community News...... The Cicero Fire Department to host a
chicken barbecue for the Cicero Community Festival "Car
Show" on Friday June 12, 2009.
The Cicero Fire Department ask for the community to come
join us supporting the many town businesses on Saturday June
13, 2009 at Sacred Heart Church for fun and activities for
the whole family.
The Cicero Fire Department to participate in the annual
community festival parade on Saturday June 13, 2009. The
parade will start at 1800 hours and will run from Crabtree
Lane ending at Sacred Heart Church.
The Cicero Chamber of Commerce will once again sponsor the
Community Festival Fire Works that will be held at dusk on
Saturday June 13 at the Sacred Heart Church.
June 9, 2009
Cicero Fire Department keeps busy this weekend. The
department was activated with mutual aid company's on
Saturday evening at 2344 hours for a reported structure fire
in the area of 6245 Tartan Drive, which a caller could see a
house on fire from her back window. 1st Assistant Chief
Barling arrived in the area with Cicero Police and it was
discovered that there were several kids having a bon fire.
The second call came in at 1050 hours on Sunday morning for
a reported structure fire at 6310 Jane Lane, the caller
reports seeing thick black smoke coming from the residence.
Deputy Chief Barrett was the first arriving unit and advised
Fire Control it appeared to be normal operation from the
chimney. Upon further investigation, it was determined that
the home owner was burning roof shingles in the wood stove
that emitted thick black smoke.
The third call came in at 1254 hours Monday afternoon
requesting mutual aid assistance from the Cicero Fire
Department requesting a Engine and Heavy Rescue to a
reported structure fire in the South Bay in the 6200 block
of Route 31. The caller reported as passing by seeing heavy
smoke coming from the windows. Deputy Chief Barrett was the
first arriving fire unit with the Cicero Police and it was
confirmed that the home owner was cooking on the grill on
the back porch emitting smoke to the front of the residence.
Fire units cleared the call and returned to service.
June 8, 2009
The
Cicero Fire Department was asked to send an Engine to a
block party on Saturday May 30, 2009 on Raulli Dr. Safety,
Fire Prevention and Sheriff’s Finger Printing and ID Cards
for Children were some of the activities for the afternoon.
Congratulations to Tom and Lisa Hild with the new addition
to the family, a baby girl Cora Marie - 21 inches, 8 lbs, 9
ounces.
June 7, 2009
The Cicero Fire Department is asked to
provide Mutual Aid Assistance to the Brewerton Fire District
on July 3, 2009 for the annual fireworks. Brewerton Chief
Otis has asked Cicero to provide a staffed engine crew to
stand by their station in anticipation of the large crowd
that is expected for the fireworks and Brewerton Speedway
races.
Cicero will send Engine # 3 with a qualified "EMS" / "Fire"
crew to assist our neighbors. Engine # 3 is equipped to
handle a range of calls from ems to fires.
June 5, 2009
The Cicero Fire Department softball
team improves to 4-1 with a recently win over the Mattydale
Fire Department. The team currently uses the field located
behind Cicero Elementary School with games beginning at 1830
hours and we would enjoy the support from our community.
Following the game, both teams, family members, friends are
invited back to Cicero Station # 1 for food and
refreshments.
Here is a list of the following upcoming games:
Wednesday June 10, 2009 (home) Cicero - vs - North Syracuse
Wednesday June 17, 2009 (home) Cicero - vs - Solvay
Wednesday June 24, 2009 (home) Cicero - vs - Liverpool
Wednesday July 01, 2009 (home) Cicero - vs - West Monroe
Wednesday July 08, 2009 (away) Cicero - vs - Belgium Cold
Springs
Wednesday July 15, 2009 (away) Cicero - vs - Moyers Corners
June 3, 2009
The Cicero Fire Department to send
several of our members to attend training and seminars at
the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs show that will
be held June 10-13 at the Turning Stone Resort.
June 2, 2009
Cicero
Fire Department's Dodge takes part in Minoa's Parade on
Saturday, May 30th, 2009, driven by Van Dristle
Photo by Pete DeSalvo
May 9, 2009
Channel
9 Chief Meteorologist Dave Longley was the M.C. for the
Installation of Officers for the Cicero Fire Department.
The Cicero Fire Department has created
an email link for anyone requesting information to rent our
meeting hall at Station # 1. If you are interested in
obtaining information you may contact the Hall Scheduler at
575-0731 or send an email at
hallcoordinator@cicerofd.org.
May 8, 2009
The Cicero Fire Department understands
the importance of assisting our community organization with
posting your events on our Station signs. If you would like
an event posted on one of our signs, you can email the
information to the
signcommittee@cicerofd.org.
April 7, 2009
On
the evening of Thursday April 2, 2009 at the monthly meeting
of the Cicero Fire Department it was with deep sadness to
announce that Forty Seven Year Life Member Joseph Henderson
has requested to be placed on In-active duty.
Over his forty seven year career Joe served through the
ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, Fire Police Captain,
President, Treasurer and Fire Commissioner. The membership
present at the meeting presented Joe with a standing ovation
and thanked him for his service to the residents of Cicero.
April 7, 2009
Cicero Fire Department Holds Their
Annual Elections
On the evening of Thursday April 2, 2009 the Cicero Fire
Department held their annual elections of Fire Line and
Executive Officers.
The newly elected Fire Line Officers
are:
Chief David Pangaro
Deputy Chief Jon Barrett
1st Assistant Chief Ronald Barling
2nd Assistant Chief Brian Johnstone
Captain Station # 1 - Ronald Florczykowski
Captain Station # 2 - George Barrett
Lieutenants - John Czajkowski, Eric Nicholas and David
Nicholas
The newly elected Fire Line Officers must be approved by the
Cicero Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners on Tuesday
April 14, 2009 at their monthly business meeting.
The newly elected Executive Officers
are:
President James Perrin Jr.
Vice President Christopher Hines
Secretary Debra Hines
Assistant Secretary Shannon Manley
Treasurer Joseph Barrett
The newly elected Executive Officers will take office on
Saturday April 25, 2009 at the annual installation banquet
to be held at the Holiday Inn on Carrier Circle.
Congratulations to all the newly elected officers and those
officers who's terms have come to a close.
A special thank you:
To Chief Richard Carvel who has served as Chief of the
department for the past two years
To President Jon Barrett who has served as the President of
the department for the past five years.
To Treasurer Cecelia Barrett who has served as Treasurer of
the department for the past ten years.
Our heart felt sympathy goes out to
the Hines family. Christopher's Father (Al Hines) who passed
away on March 22, 2009.
March 2, 2009
THANK YOU SUBWAY
Firefighting is the most dangerous job
in the world. It requires mental and physical fitness.
Proper conditioning requires weight control. The Cicero Fire
Department has started a "Biggest Loser" Challenge with a
goal of losing 500 pounds by June 2009. Subway of Lakeshore
Heights has graciously donated sub sandwiches to help our
members make healthy choices. We are grateful for their
help.
February 23, 2009
On the evening of Thursday February 5,
2009 at the Cicero Fire Department monthly meeting,
President Jon Barrett congratulated three new "EMT's"
(Emergency Medical Technicians) and two members who
successfully completed their "EMT" refresher course.
Congratulations to our newest "EMT's" Fire fighter's David
Grimsley, Richard Mayers and Ryan Hines who recently
completed the New York State "EMT" course which consisted of
several class room and practical training hours which also
included ambulance ride along's. These members recently
received their cards along with firefighters Michael
Flanagan and William Golembieski who completed their
refresher course.
With the new certification of these members, this brings
Cicero's total to 19 members with "EMT" training or higher
that will provide emergency medical services to the
residents of the Town of Cicero.
February 21, 2009
The Cicero Fire Department announces
it's annual "All You Can Eat Breakfast's" to be held Sunday
February 22th, March 8th and 22nd at Cicero Station One
(Route 11 / Route 31) starting at 0700.
The menu consist of eggs (any style), pancakes, french
toast, home fries, bacon, sausage, toast, orange, apple,
cranberry juice, milk, coffee and tea.
The Cicero Fire Department wishes to thank you for your
continued support in advance and we hope to see you there.
Anyone wishing to make reservations for large parties (10 or
more) can phone ahead by contacting Station One at 699-7721.
Cicero
Volunteer Fire Department (CFD) was founded in 1883
as a not-for-profit organization with two
stations; Station 1 is located at 8377 Brewerton
Road and Station 2 at 6109 Route 31 in Cicero,
New York, in Onondaga County.The Cicero Fire Department serves the
Cicero Fire District and Fire Protection
District, 10 square miles with a population of
38,252 based on 2005 Census Data.CFD is one of the busiest departments in
Cicero responding to 927 calls in 2008 providing
fire, rescue, and emergency medical services.
Our response includes (1) 100’ Aerial
Platform, (2) Engines, (1) Heavy Rescue, (2)
Light (EMS) Rescues, (1) Reserve Rescue and (4)
Chief’s Vehicles.
Under the auspices of the Fire Commissioner’s,
The Chiefs, Line Officers, and
Executive Board
oversees the
structure, organization and performance of fire
and rescue services.We have 64 Volunteer members with each
active firefighter receiving at least 40 hours
of training each year.In addition to a very active firematic
and Explorer Post program, we also provide fire
prevention, department tours, and community
service programs.Our emergency medical services program
provide continuous quality improvement and
education.
Commissioner's Corner
The Cicero Fire District "Board of Fire Commissioners" would
like to remind the residents of the Town of Cicero that they
hold their "public" monthly meetings on the second Tuesday
of each beginning at 1900 hours at Station # 1.
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.
Bulletin Board
Clean your Chimmey
New Members Needed
Change your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
Detector Batteries
Request for Proposals (Closed) New Telephone Systems
(Station 1 and 2)
Contact Christopher Hines at (315) 679-4297
Download Link
Cicero Rescue # 1 Refurbish Specification
Any business wishing to obtain a copy of the
specifications can contact 1st Assistant Chief
Jon Barrett (cell) 575-1536 or Commissioner
James Perrin Jr. (cell) 530-8155.
Download Link
Cicero Volunteer
Fire Department
P.O. Box 1111, Cicero, NY 13039
Cicero Fire Department
Installs 2009 Officers
The Cicero Fire
Department recently held its annual Installation
Banquet at the Holiday Inn on Carrier Circle
with Channel 9 Chief Meteorologist Dave Longley
as the Master of Ceremonies.
The 2009-10
Executive Board consists of President James
Perrin Jr., Vice President Christopher Hines,
Secretary Debbie Hines, Assistant Secretary
Shannon Manley and Treasurer Joseph Barrett.
The Fire Line Officers
consists of Chief David Pangaro, Deputy Chief
Jon Barrett, 1st Assistant Chief
Ronald Barling, 2nd Assistant Chief
Brain Johnstone.
Captains are Ronald
Florczykowski and George Barrett; Lieutenants
consist of John Czajkowski, Eric and David
Nicholas. Leslie Eastwood was appointed as the
department Safety Officer and Vann Dristle as
Fire Police Captain.
Service awards were
presented to Cecelia Barrett (15) years, Vann
Dristle (25) years, Darren LaDue (30) years,
Robert Owen and Stanley Costick (35) years.
Jon Barrett was
presented with a past President pin for serving
as President for the past five years and Past
Chiefs Richard Carvel, Terry Sotherden, James
Lottermoser and Timothy Kocher were presented
with their Life Membership cards.
Past Chief
Robert Owen was presented with the Robert Potter
Most Active Life Member, Captain Brian Johnstone
was presented with the Howard Crowell Officer of
the Year, James Perrin Jr. was presented with
Donald Marsh Firefighter of the Year and Jeffrey
Paquette received the Robert Sharp Rookie of the
year.
Lieutenant
Howard Crowell and Firefighters Donald Marsh and
Robert Sharp were members of the Cicero Fire
Department who lost their lives in the line of
duty while serving the residents of Cicero.
The Cicero Fire
Department responded to 927 alarms in 2008, an
increase of a 185 alarms from 2007. The top ten
responders were Ryan Hines (578), David Nicholas
(371), George Barrett (368), Richard Ostrander
(345), Charles Eastwo0d (343), James Perrin
(338), Loomis Pardee (286), Leslie Eastwood
(284), Eric Nicholas (247) and Robert Arnold
(220). Honorable mention was awarded to Chiefs
Jon Barrett (412) and Ronald Barling (392).
The 2009-10 Ladies Auxiliary
officers are President Lori Carvel, Vice
President Rebecca Owen, Secretary Marsha Dristle
and Treasurer Melissa Pangaro. Service awards
were presented to Patricia Jacquay (40) years
and Eleanor Lurcock for (60) years of service.
The Board of Fire
Commissioners consists of David Kesel, Doug
Houmiel, Ralph Howe, James Perrin, Laureen
Goettel and Frank Delucia as Secretary. The
Board of Fire Commissioners hold their monthly
meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at
Station 1 (8377 Brewerton Road) and the meetings
are open to the public.
The Cicero Department
wishes to thank those who have contributed to
our annual fund drive that began in April, we at
no time solicit by phone and our mailings are
clearly identified with Cicero Fire Department.
Please visit our web site at cicerofd.org and if
you are interested in becoming a member contact
us for an application.
January 9, 2009
Press Release
News Channel 10 interviewed Chief Richard Carvel
and Safety Officer Les Eastwood on precautionary
measures to protect yourself in case of a fire.
News Article and Video
January 21, 2009
Press Release Cicero Resident
thanks Cicero Fire Department and NAVAC
Ambulance
Ann Maria Young and her Husband Carroll Brown
came to Cicero FD Station 1 on Wednesday evening
to thank the Paramedics and EMT’s for the
lifesaving measures used to save her life.
Cicero Volunteer
Fire Department
P.O. Box 1111, Cicero, NY 13039
Cicero
Firefighters Travel to Old Forge, NY for Fire
Training
Seventeen Cicero
Firefighters traveled to Old Forge, NY on
September 18th and 19th, 2009 to experience
training in the following classes:
• National Grid "Response to Electrical & Gas"
Emergencies
• Forcible Entry "The Different Tools"
• Fire Ground ladders
Those members that attended the two days of
training consisted of the following members:
Chief David Pangaro, Deputy Chief Jon Barrett,
2nd Assistant Chief Brian Johnstone, Lieutenants
David and Eric Nicholas, Past Chiefs Robert
Owen, Edward Lottermoser, Daren LaDue and Past
Deputy Chief Thomas Goettel. Fire Commissioners
in attendance were Douglas Houmiel, James Perrin
and Ralph Howe. Firefighters consisted of
Richard Mayers, David Grimsley, Bill Rowe,
Shannon Manley and Steve Jones.
Old Forge - News Release
Cicero Volunteer
Fire Department
P.O. Box 1111, Cicero, NY 13039
Cicero Firefighters Travel to Old Forge, NY for
Fire Training
Nineteen Cicero Firefighters traveled to Old
Forge, NY on September 12th and 13th, 2008 to
experience training in the following classes:
• Forensic Findings at the Fire Scene
• Vehicle Fires, Just another Car Fire …..
Right?
• Working with “K-9” Partners
• Methamphetamine Labatories can be anywhere!
• Courage to be “Safe”
Those members that attended the two days of
training consisted of the following members:
Chief Richard Carvel, Deputy Chief David
Pangaro, 1st Assistant Chief Jon Barrett,
Captain Brian Johnstone, Lieutenants David and
Eric Nicholas, Past Chiefs Robert Owen, Edward
Lottermoser, Daren LaDue and Terry Sotherden.
Fire Commissioners in attendance were Douglas
Houmiel, Thomas Goettel and Ralph Howe.
Firefighters consisted of Stanley Costick, James
Perrin, Shawn Hunter, Brandon LaDue, Richard
Mayers and Chelsea Crouse.
Announcements
June 8, 2009
Brewerton Fire Department has asked for us to provide a stand by
crew for the 4th of July fireworks that will be held (Friday July
3). The Captains will be posting a sign up as we need a Full
Interior / Qualified Engine 3 Crew.
Truck Training on November 29, 2009 at Station
#2 at 0800 hours.
Three Company Mutual Aid Training
(Brewerton, Cicero, Clay)
Drills are held every other Wednesday starting
at 0930 - 1200
Department coordinators (Cicero) Deputy Chief
Barrett, (Brewerton) Firefighter Pirano
July 8, 2009 - National Grid Firefighter
Safety Course
(Instructor: Bob Day)
Cicero Station # 1
July 22, 2009 - Truck / Ladder
Familiarization
(Instructor: Deputy Chief Barrett)
Cicero Station # 1
August 5, 2009 - Vehicle Fires
(Instructors: Fritz / Piraino)
Clay Training Tower
August 19, 2009 - SCBA Confidence Class
(Instructor: Eric Fritz - CFI)
Clay Training Tower
September 2, 2009 - Thermal Imaging
Camera Training
(Instructor: Eric Fritz - CFI)
Cicero Station # 1
September 16, 2009 - No Training - Old
Forge Fire School
September 30, 2009 - "Calling The May
Day"
(Instructor: Eric Fritz - CFI) Those in
attendance Receive (2) Certificates)
Clay Tower
October 14, 2009 - Wilderness Search / Rescue -
Air # 1 Exercise
(Instructors: Chris Dunham, Jeff Sikora, Warren
Darby)
Cicero Station # 1
October 28, 2009 - New York State
"Recognizing Clandestine Drug Lab Operations"
(Instructor: John McCartney) - OFPC -
**Must Register At - www.ongov.net - Under Fire
/ EMS Training
Cicero Station # 1
November 11, 2009 - Weapons of Mass
Destruction (Instructors:
Ralph Howe & Brendan Hind)
Cicero Station # 1
November 25, 2009 - Town of Cicero
"Pre-Plan" Review
(Instructor Deputy Chief Barrett)
Cicero Station # 1
December 9, 2009 - Crime Scene
Investigation
(Instructor: Detective James Meyers) - Cicero
Police
Cicero Station # 1
December 23, 2009 - Annual Christmas
Party
- Location To Be Announced -
I hope you’ll take
advantage of this important and free training
opportunity at the State Preparedness Training
Center in Oriskany, NY. There’s still
space available in our upcoming“Enhanced Threat and
Risk Assessment (ETRA)(Local Jurisdiction)”training onSeptember 9 and 10,
2009.Please take a moment to
register and/or tell your colleagues about this
course. Jurisdictions are encouraged to
invite private/public industry and volunteer
organizations to participate in the training as
these groups add an important dimension to the
team.
HAZMAT Incidents - Medical
Management
Advanced HAZMAT Life Support(AHLS) is the
most comprehensive training program to
provide the critical skills needed to treat
victims exposed to toxic substances.
Whether from acts of terrorism, industrial
accidents, or chemical spills on the
country's interstate or railroad systems,
the threat of life-threatening hazmat
exposures is at an all time high.
Hospital and prehospital medical
professionals need to rapidly recognize the
symptoms of toxic exposure and immediately
provide appropriate treatment.
The To
Hell and Back Training Programs of the
People’s Burn Foundation were created to provide
a training tool to effectively educate on the
reality of burn injuries and how to prevent
them. Developed through funding from the US
Department of Homeland Security, these programs
are distributed free of charge.
Fire Fighter Training Programs
The
To Hell
and Back Fire Fighter training programs
target the types of burn injuries fire fighters
sustain, how these burn injuries can be
prevented, and how burn severity can be
diminished by properly using personal protection
equipment, breathing apparatus, and following
appropriate OSHA and National Fire Protection
Association standards.The standard curriculum for training fire
fighters does not include education on burns
injuries. The
THB
training programs are used by fire departments
across the United States and Canada and, in
certain states,
THB
I and II are legislated as
mandatory education for Firefighter I and II
classes (required to become a career or
volunteer firefighter) and Fire Officer I and II
classes for career firefighters.
Safety 101 - Lesson 30
Integrating safety concepts into fire department
training sessions requires five considerations.
Safety 101 - Lesson 25
The implementation of standard operating
guidelines, acceptance of personal
responsibility and strong training are the best
foundation for safety.
Safety 101 - Lesson 29
There are always attempts to change the
fundamental approaches to risk management and it
can be altered to your department's needs.
Department Training June 22, 2008
The North Syracuse Fire Department has invited
members of the department to join them in "Live
Fire" training on Saturday June 28th at 0800
hours. Any member that is interested in
attending needs to contact Captain Johnstone.
Deputy Chief Pangaro has announced that the
"Burn Down" of the training house will be
conducted on Saturday July 12th at 0600 hours
(weather permitting). If any should have
questions please direct them to Dave.
May 28, 2008
Vehicle Fires - Clay Fire Department
Training Facility
Recreation Please contact Vann
Dristle for parade and marching Information.
September 30, 2009
The softball tournament
that we were scheduled to play in Saturday and
Sunday has been cancelled because of the weather
and another conflict with the field. It has been
rescheduled for Saturday October 17th, if you
were contacted to play and can't make it please
call me at 575-1536 and let me know. Deputy
Chief, Jon Barrett
Special Communications
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
CFD Form CFD Chat Room
Your comments
are very important to us. Please share them @
Web Site Administrator.
Tonight's
drill consisted of class room review of Fire Pre-Planning
and then a tour of the Holiday Inn Express due to open in
mid January 2010.
Ride with Cicero Fire Department
Our
Heavy Rescue that is used for structure fires and auto
accidents was sent out several months to be Refurbish at a
cost of $45,000.00. Extensive work was performed on the body
that included repairs, new paint, exterior lighting,
interior compartment repairs with LED lighting, and
preventive maintenance.
Hydra
Assist Valve (Drill) with Brewerton Fire Department.
CFD
we are having a Chicken BBQ, Hamburg's and Hot Dogs for a fundraiser on Sept 26th
from 1 to 5 pm at Station 1. This fundraiser is for the family who lost their
house to the fire on Arentine Way. Please stop by and show your support.
The
Cicero Fire Department held their Annual Open House at
Station 1 Thursday evening. It was a cool fall evening
under partly cloudy skies that brought the community out to
tour the
Fire
Department, our new Aerial Truck and Onondaga County
Air 1. The State Police had "McGruff the Crime Dog"
teaching children about crime and to finish the evening was
two
teams of Firefighters
and several Explorers that was able to have some hands-on
experience using the Amkus Tool to remove car doors,
roof and other structures for extrications purposes, the
same technique used to remove patients from the vehicle of a
car accident. We have included links for
Pictures,
Slideshow,
and Videos
(Amkus
Tool Demonstrations,
and
Onondaga
County Air 1). 
The
members of the Cicero Volunteer Fire Department approved the installation of
three new pictures windows in the meeting hall of Station # 1. These windows are
phase one of the remodeling project that will be completed in the next several
months that includes painting, new ceiling tiles, new bathroom vanities, sinks,
faucets and re-waxing the floor. 
Updates
of the "Rescue # 1" Refurbish Project that is being completed by Jerome Fire
Equipment.
It
is with deep sadness that I inform everyone that "Life
Member" Joseph Henderson passed away this Last evening at
Crouse Hospital after a brief illness. Services will be
Saturday, 9 a.m. at New Comer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main St.,
N. Syracuse. Burial will follow in Pine Plains Cemetery,
Clay. Calling hours will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the
funeral home.
On
July 23, 2009, The Cicero Fire Department conducted a Fire
Prevention Program, Summer Camp at Cicero Elementary School
on Route 31 in Cicero. There were over 90 children who
participated in the 40 minute program. Steve Jones with the
assistance of Dave Nicholas, Eric Nicholas, Steve Schlie,
and Shannon Manley, provided the children with the
importance of smoke detectors and escape routes at home.
Steve Jones explained about how we receive calls for
emergencies through the 911 Center, Blue Lights for
responding firefighters to the fire station and Steve Schlie
demonstrated protective equipment and tools. The children
really enjoyed looking through the compartments and cab on
our 100 foot aerial truck.
Cicero
Fire Department's Dodge takes part in Minoa's Parade on
Saturday, May 30th, 2009, driven by Van Dristle_102.png)
Channel
9 Chief Meteorologist Dave Longley was the M.C. for the
Installation of Officers for the Cicero Fire Department.
The
Cicero Fire Department was asked to send an Engine to a
block party on Saturday May 30, 2009 on Raulli Dr. Safety,
Fire Prevention and Sheriff’s Finger Printing and ID Cards
for Children were some of the activities for the afternoon.
Cicero
Volunteer Fire Department (CFD) was founded in 1883
as a not-for-profit organization with two
stations; Station 1 is located at 8377 Brewerton
Road and Station 2 at 6109 Route 31 in Cicero,
New York, in Onondaga County.
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.