The Solvay Fire Dept. offers a unique opportunity for college students attending Onondaga Community College for either Fire Protection Technology or Emergency Management. We are currently recruiting candidates for two openings for the upcoming Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semesters. As a bunk-in students one will be assigned a duty schedule and perform daily checks of apparatus and respond to alarms the fire department is called to. This is a unique yet worthwhile experience to help reinforce the skills and knowledge learned within the classroom and then you are able to gain valuable experience in the field with a busy fire company running nearly 1500 alarms each year. if you are interested or would like more information on the program please contact our Bunk-in Coordinator Paul Veri through email at: veri880@yahoo.com

At approx. 1715 hrs. Solvay, Taunton Ladder 5, and Fairmount Engine 6 as the R.I.T. were dispatched to the scene of a possible structure fire in the area of Gertrude Ave. in between First St. and Second St. Solvay Truck 11, already responding to a Odor investigation on Trump St. was re-directed to the scene of the fire. As Truck 11 was turning up Gertrude smoke was already seen on the street. Truck 11 brought in the plug from Gertrude and First laying in to find a apartment building with smoke showing from the rear of the structure. Solvay Car 3 arrived on the scene and called a 99. Truck 11's crew went to work stretching an 1 3/4" attack line into the first story and finding the kitchen well off. Additional crews from Solvay, Taunton, and Fairmount arrived and performed searches of the first and second floors along with laddering the structure and some salvage operations. The fire was called under control in less than 10 minutes and overhaul of the structure began. All crews cleared the scene by approx. 1900 hrs.

Solvay Fire Dept. will be opening its doors at the end of this month as part of a state wide effort to recruit more volunteers to fill the ranks and better serve their communities. On both April 27 and April 28 Solvay Station 1 located at 1925 Milton Ave. in Solvay, NY will have volunteers on hand to answer questions and give tours to those interested in potentially joining the department. Currently the department provideds fire, E.M.S., and rescue services to the Village of Solvay and Town of Geddes on a 100% volunteer basis. If you are live in these areas or near-by and are interested in joining our ranks we highly encourage you to take part in this event. Doors will be open from 11 A.M. until 3 P.M. both days. We hope to see you here!

The Solvay Fire Department learned this morning that our Treasurer, Past Chief, and friend Richard Webster passed away unexpectedly. Rich was very active in the fire service, also being a Past President of the OCVFA, and running for office with FASNY this year. Rich was always smiling at the station, and truly cared about each and every person he encountered. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rich’s family and friends. Rest in Peace Rich, you will be forever missed. Service announcements to follow.

At approx 1745 hrs. Onondaga Hill, Taunton, South Onondaga, and Solvay Truck 11(In Place of Fairmount Truck 1) were alerted to the scene of a possible structure fire on Broad Rd. in Onondaga Hill. The initial reports stated a chimney fire with possible extension into the walls. Onondaga Hill Car 1 was the first to arrive stating that there was nothing visible from the exterior but would be investigating. Onondaga Hill Engine 3 arrived and stretched a line as they began to look for extension. Command called a "98 for now" while units investigated. Solvay Truck 11 arrived and stood-by. Units found nothing further and Truck 11 was returned to service. Solvay Units Operating: Truck 11 and Car 3(Zingaro)

Solvay Engine 21 was dispatched to the scene of a Signal 99 at the old Camillus Cutlery in the Village of Camillus on Monday 2/11/13. Engine 21 was added to the assignment after command upgraded the fire to a second alarm. Engine 21 responded and acted as the primary R.I.T. for the duration of the incident. The construction and contents of the building made fire suppression efforts difficult. In total, 39 fire departments across Onondaga and Cayuga County were involved in the incident in some way throughout the duration of the event. Solvay Units Operating: Engine 21 and Car 3 (Zingaro)

Rescue 11 and Car 2 responded this afternoon to a Signal 80 rollover with entrapment in Lakeside's Fire District on I-690 WB. Rescue 11 was requested after Lakeside and Baldwinsville arrived to find a single vehicle approximately 100 feet off of the interstate on its side with two occupants still entrapped inside. Lakeside, Baldwinsville, and Fairmount had already begun extrication upon Rescue 11's arrival. Res-Q-Jacks and cribbing were used to stabilize the car and crews partially took the roof of the vehicle making access to the patients easier. Rescue 11's crew went to work preparing a way to move the patients from their location to the ambulances since there were multiple embankments and snow making it impossible to use the ambulance's stretcher. Rescue 11's crew used a Stokes basket to move both patients from the vehicle to the ambulance for transport. Units cleared the scene approx. an hour after initial dispatch of Lakeside. Units operating: Lakeside Car 1, Car 2, Rescue 5, Baldwinsville Engine 5, Fairmount Car 2, Engine 6, Solvay Car 2, Rescue 11

The Solvay Fire Department would like to extend congratulations to one of our closest partners, Rural/Metro Medical Services of Central New York, and all of its employees on the opening of a new station in Liverpool NY! The addition of this station shows the great progress Rural/Metro continues to make in our community.   A grand opening ceremony was conducted today at the station. 
Media Coverage:
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/02/rural_metro_medical_services_u.html#incart_river_default

At approx. 0730 hrs. Solvay crews were alerted to a reported MVC on I-690 EB near the State Fair Blvd. exit. Initial reports were of a single vehicle into the guardrail. Solvay Car 3 (Zingaro) and Rescue 11 called enroute at the same time. Also Solvay Car 4 (Zingaro) was added to the assignment. Solvay Car 3 was the first to arrive confirming reports of a vehicle into the center guard rail after striking the jersey barrier on the shoulder of the road. At that time another minor MVC occurred at the scene, this one being two vehicles. Solvay Rescue 11 arrived with Rural Metro and began assessing all parties involved. Rural Metro transported the patient from the initial MVC and patient refusals were taken by Rescue 11 and Engine 21 on the passengers of the other vehicles. Solvay Units Operating: Car 3(Zingaro), Car 4 (Zingaro), Rescue 11, and Engine 21

At approx. 1000 hrs. on Friday Solvay Rescue was alerted to the scene of a MVC with injuries presented on South Avery Ave. Solvay Car 3 (Zingaro) called enroute with Rescue 11 and arrived to find a single vehicle into a tree with one patient needing to be packaged for transport. Rescue 11 first stabilized the vehicle then proceeded to start patient care and extract the patient to be transported by Rural/Metro Ambulance. Typical Syracuse weather conditions are to be blamed for the incident. Units that Operated: Solvay Car 3(Zingaro), Solvay Rescue 11