Syracuse Fire Department

Syracuse Common Council restores fire department cuts, but that may not last

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:39:00 +0000

The pleas of Syracuse firefighters pleas were answered by the city's common councilors as they voted to restore cuts to the fire department. But, the vote by the council to shift money in the mayor's proposed budget, doesn't mean the Syracuse Fire Department will get that money.

Council gets earful on proposed closure of Fire Station 7

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:12:23 +0000

Syracuse lawmakers Tuesday got an earful about the pros and cons of closing down a fire station as the Common Council held a hearing on the future of Station 7 on the city's east side.

Firefighters fear budget cuts may lead to Syracuse Station 7 being closed

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:28:46 +0000

As Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Minor laid out budget issues in her State of the City address last night, one group showed up to protest a potential budget, the shutting down of Fire Station No. 7 on Sryacuse's east side. Firefighters were out in force during the mayor's speech to get their point across.

Syracuse Fire Department: On pace to break call record this year

Ellen Abbott — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:58:44 +0000

The Syracuse Fire Department could set a record for the number of calls this year and officials aren't sure why.