At 0838 hours Engine Co. 8 and Truck Co. 3 were dispatched to Jamesville on a reported fire at Drumlins Country Club at 800 Nottingham Rd. Engine Co. 8 and Truck Co. 3 both staffed with a combination of career and volunteer staff were the first units to arrive. Crews found a … [Read more...]

At 0320 hours crews were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on I-481 near Jamesville Rd. Engine Co. 8 arrived to find a single vehicle rolled over approx 20 feet off of the road. Crews found 3 patients 2 of which were ejected and 1 unconscious on the side of the road. Engine … [Read more...]

At 2122 hours Engine Co. 8 was dispatched along with Manlius Fayetteville and Cazenovia crews to a reported residential fire on Elmbrook Dr in the village of Manlius. First arriving chief reported a working fire in the back of the structure. The crew from Engine Co. 8 … [Read more...]

pnbspppDEC State Ban on Residential Brush Burning Begins March 16 during Highbr Fire-Risk Seasonppbr All residential brush burning is prohibited in smaller communities duringbr the states historically high fire-risk period from March 16 through May 14br state Department of … [Read more...]

New Yorks New Move Over LawDrivers MUST use due care when approaching an emergency vehicle that displays red andor white emergency lights or a hazard vehicle that displays amber warning lights.- On all roads and highways drivers MUST reduce speed for emergency vehicles.- On … [Read more...]

At 1453 hours units were alerted to a motor vehicle crash on E. Genesee St in front of Wegmans. Engine 8 staffed with 4 arrived to find the 2 vehicle crash at E. Genesee St and Cleveland Blvd. Engine 8 assumed a blocking position and the crew evaluated 3 patients stabilized 2 … [Read more...]

h1Celebrate the holiday season safely and get the New Year off to a good starth1div idcontenu-innerdiv classcsc-default idc2862pDuring the holiday season the use of fireplaces candles and Christmas garlands increases considerably the risks of fire.nbspThe DeWitt Fire … [Read more...]

pUnits were dispatched to Lyndon Road in the area of Cedar Bay after arriving DeWitt Police units found a two-car crash requiring extrication.nbsp Engine-8 handled extrication and packaged onenbspRescue-7 was assisted with packaging two by Fayetteville Engine-7.nbspp … [Read more...]

pnbsppdiv styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 10ptspan stylefont-size 9ptPlanning ahead can help make this Halloween a fire-safe one. Taking simple fire safety precautions like making sure fabrics for costumes and decorative materials are flame-resistant can prevent fires. … [Read more...]

p classcaption metaEach year hundreds of children are injured or killed by motor vehicles on foot or when riding bicycles according to the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration.ppWith summer coming to an end the school session begins. Children dont always pay … [Read more...]

The DeWitt Fire District is pleased to announce the appointment of Glen LeComte to the International Association of Fire Chiefs Environmental Sustainability Committee. The newly formed Environmental Sustainability Committee is concerned with both environmental and financial … [Read more...]

DEWITT N.Y. -- Emergency crews were investigating a possible hazardous materials situation in DeWitt this morning.Around 840 a.m. a substance was found on Kimber Road behind Christian Brothers Academy. Officials say a dog ingested the substance and had a reaction to it. They say … [Read more...]

pnbsppdiv styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0ptspan stylefont-size 12ptThe Central New York Regional EMS Program recognized DeWitt Fire District FirefighterParamedic James Pienkowskinbspat its annual awards dinner on July 19 at Drumlins Country Club.nbspPienkowski was named … [Read more...]

At 1603 hours DeWitt was dispatched to a motor vehicle collision at the Lyndon Corners. Paramedic Engine Co. 8 Rescue 7 and Car 1 arrived to find a 4 vehicle crash with all occupants self extricated. Crews did a triage of all the patients and determined there were 5 BLS patients … [Read more...]

pnbsppdivMay 15-21 was National Emergency Medical Services Week.nbspEMS Week is designated annually to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicines quotfront line.quotnbspThe DeWitt Fire District has 26 career and … [Read more...]