Welcome to the Solvay Fire Department; our organization was founded in 1895 as a village fire department and we became incorporated in 1998. We are a department with dedicated members just like you,from the neighborhoods of our fire district. The department is built on steep traditions and family bonds. We currently respond to fire and rescue calls from two fire stations located in the heart of our fire district. Station One located at 1925 Milton Ave close to the industries in our district and Station Two located at 1100 Cogswell Ave in a traditional neighborhood of our district.
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Solvay will again host the Onondaga County Volunteer Fireman's Association Convention, along with the Solvay Village Field Days on August 19 20 & 21 2010.  This is Solvay's first time hosting since 2007.  The weekend is jammed packed with activity for all.  Pushball Thursday and Friday, with the Parade and Races Saturday. The parade is open to all fire departments, in and out of the county. There will be live music provided each night, along with games and rides for all, and everything to eat or drink one can think of!  Please come out and support the Solvay Fire Department, the SFD Ladies Auxiliary and the O.C.V.F.A. For more information contact the office at 315-468-1710 or visit www.ocvfa.com.  Proceeds from this event benefit the fire department, the village, and local vendors.

On Sunday May 30, 2010 Solvay Engine 22 & Car 1 (Woodworth) provided the annual stand by coverage for the Memorial Day Watch Fire at the NYS Fairground’s brown parking lot. Every year the event, which burns dirty and torn flags, draws tens of thousands of people to observe, properly discard of flags, and most importantly honor our country’s service men and women. The event is kicked off with 22 and Lakeside Engine 6’s squirts hanging the American Flag high above the entrance to the brown lot as local motorcycle clubs ride thru. Lakeside Car 2 (Kolakowski) also stood by for the duration of the ceremony. The fire, which is so large it floods OC 911 with calls of structure fires, vehicle fires, and brush fires, 911 monitors the area with the DOT cameras to lessen the call volume on the Fire Department.

On Sunday May 30, 2010 at 15:36hrs OC 911 dropped the box for 405 Fourth St while Solvay units were assigned to an appliance fire, report of smoke from the attic of a multi family dwelling. Car 1 (Woodworth) arrived on the appliance fire, which was a minor stove issue, and immediately redirected all Solvay Units to Fourth St. Car 3 (Bosco) arrived on 4th to a large 2 story balloon frame 4 family dwelling with smoke showing from the second floor. Engine 21 arrived establishing a water supply and went to work with a 1 ¾’’ line as Car 1 (Command) dropped a 99 moving Camillus into 2s and Fairmount Truck 1 to 1s. 22 brought in another supply and pulled the backup line. Taunton Ladder 5 arrived handling a search of the second floor. Truck 11 and Squad 12’s crews assisted in overhaul, Rescue 11 handled salvage, and Squad 21 handled various tasks. Fire was knocked down in 10 minutes Engine 21 and the investigators cleared about 2 hours and 45 minutes later. The initial assignment for this alarm showed Solvay unavailable for dispatch as all 9 units were assigned to the appliance fire, making the initial box Taunton Ladder 5, Rescue 3, Engine 6, Fairmount Engine 4 Truck 1, and Onondaga Hill Engine 3. As units cleared the appliance fire, Fairmount Engine 6 was assigned to the RIT, Truck 1 was moved to 1s, Taunton Engine 6 was cancelled, leaving the following units assigned: Solvay Cars 1, 3(ops), Engine 21, 22, Truck 11, Rescue 11, Squads 21 and 12, Taunton Car 1 (Rudiger), Ladder 5, Rescue 3, Fairmount Engine 6, Onondaga Hill Car 1 (Okoniewski) and Engine 3 Lakeside Car 2 (Kolakowski) and Engine 6, Camillus Car 2 (Grosbeck) and Engine 5 covering 2s. 

Media Coverage:

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/05/minor_fire_damages_two_apartme.html

http://centralny.ynn.com/content/506481/fire-damages-solvay-apartment/

On Sunday May 30, 2010 at 13:41 hours Engine 12 was alerted for a Vehicle Fire on 690 near State Fair Blvd. Lakeside had also been dispatched to their State Fair Blvd exit for the same call. Engine 21, fully staffed, took in Engine 12’s assignment putting out the fully involved Chevy S10 pickup truck. Lakeside Engine 3 responded and Solvay Car 1 (Woodworth) had command. 690 and its exits in Geddes are very problematic for Communications to obtain the proper location. Solvay being sent to Lakeside and Lakeside being sent to Solvay is a common occurrence, especially when 911 does not receive decent location information. Units cleared in about 20 minutes.

On Saturday May 22, 2010 Engine 12 with Rural Metro provided emergency services coverage for the annual Monster Jam show at the New York State Fairgrounds. Engine 12 with 6 personnel stood by for 5 hours as dirt bikes did stunts and jumps and monster trucks jumped and crushed cars, provided fire protection for the 17,000 fans in attendance. The event went without incident for the fire department wile Rural Metro handled EMS.

Here are some video clips we found of the event:

http://meritube.com/download-monster+jam+syracuse+video-videos

On Thursday May 20, 2010, at 23:52hrs OC 911 dropped the box for 111 Goldenrod LnLakeside Fire District. Several callers reporting an attached garage fully involved extending to the house. Lakeside Car 1 (Wosley) arrived shortly after dispatch, dropping the 99 with a second alarm, large 2 story wood frame truss roof home. Solvay 21 arrived second due with Lakeside Engine 4, Solvay taking the RIT responsibilities as the Lakeside engines went to work. The garage was knocked down quickly from the exterior with interior crews ready to go in. As crews made their way to the second floor they encountered only a small amount of fire in the attic area. Second alarm companies were held in the street as a precaution and returned shortly after arrival. Solvay Cars 1 (Woodworth) and 3 (Cantello) responded with 21, assisting the command staff and 21s crew with throwing ladders and other RIT functions. Solvay cleared in about 2 hours. Other mutual aid was provided by Moyers Corners, Liverpool, Baldwinsville, Taunton, Belgium Cold Springs, Warners, Camillus, Clay and Fairmount. 

Media Coverage:

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/05/lakeside_firefighters_respond.html

On Wednesday May 12, 2010 at 21:44 Station 1 units were dispatched to a Signal 80 with reports of at least 3 patients. Engine 21, fully staffed, took Engine 12’s half of the alarm along with Cars 1 (Woodworth) and 2 (Cantello). Car 1 arrived shortly before 21, finding 3 patients to package with minor vehicle hazards. 21s crew packaged 2 via standing takedowns and handled hazards while Rescue 11’s crew handed the extraction of 1 patient with vehicle stabilization. 2 Rural Metro rigs transported the patients to the hospital. Units cleared in 20 minutes.

On Sunday, May 9 2010, at 20:42 hours O.C. 911 dropped the box for 16 Birch Rd. in the Lakeside Fire District, town of Geddes.  Lakeside Car 2 (Kolakowski) arrived calling a signal 99 on a 1 story wood fire showing and establishing command.  Engine 21 responded as the Rapid Intervention Team (R.I.T.) Car 3 (Bosco) and Car 400 (Ryan) also assisted.  As part of R.I.T. duties 21's crew threw ladders and assisted in other fireground functions.  Companies from Lakeside, Liverpool, Baldwinsville, Fairmount, and Warners were assigned to the alarm.  Engine 22 and Squad 21 were staffed with 10 covering for Fairmount (E6 and E4 committed to the fire) and Solvay.  While crews also stood by at Station 1. Solvay units cleared in about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

On Tuesday, May 04, 2010, at 04:40hrs O.C. 911 dropped the box for 313 Charles in Solvay, several callers reporting a dwelling fire. Within 3 minutes Car 2 (Cantello) arrived, dropping a 99, 2 family 2 ½ story wood well off on 2 floors. Engine 22 arrived about 30 seconds later bringing in a plug and setting up for exterior operations as everyone was out of the structure. Defensive operations were in place for about 7 minutes when interior ops were initiated. Crews from Solvay and Taunton made entry to knock down remaining fire and extensively overhauled, Lakeside later assisted. Bulk of fire was knocked down in about 25 minutes, with all hot spots out at 40 minutes. 22 and Truck 11 remained onscene for about 4 hours while the investigators worked. The cause is still under investigation. The story had heavy media coverage as the occupant has been reported to have won a large sum from the casino just a few hours earlier. Initial Assignment: Solvay Cars 1(Woodworh) (Command), Car 2 (Operations), Car 3(Bosco) (Interior), Car 400(Ryan) (Safety), Engines 22, 21, 12, Truck 11, Rescue 11, Squads 21 and 12. (All Solvay Units were onscene in about 12 minutes from dispatch) Taunton Car 3(Sparks) (Manpower) & Ladder 5, Fairmount Car 1(Clarke), Rescue 1(RIT). Signal 99: Solvay Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary (10-14), Lakeside Car 1(Wosley) & Engine 6(Overhaul), Onondaga Hill Engine 3 (Station 2 Coverage), Fairmount Car 2(Mallore) & Truck 1(Station 1 Coverage).
More photos to follow

Media Coverage:

http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story/Overnight-house-fire-in-Solvay/Qe60Qy7LFEWWAoUHjStsqg.cspx

http://www.cnycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=452198

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/05/fire_heavily_damages_two-famil.html

http://centralny.ynn.com/content/503708/house-fire-in-solvay-leaves-9-homeless/

http://preview.buffalonews.com/2010/05/05/1041235/up-in-smoke-man-wins-at-casino.html