• Member Login
  • Member Only News
  • Store
  • Account

DeWitt Fire District | Volunteer Firefighter Opportunities Available, Donate Today

DeWitt, NY

  • Home
  • Chief’s Thoughts
  • Apparatus
  • History
  • Events
  • Members
  • Training
  • Gallery
  • Links
  • Store
  • Fire District Minutes

Welcome to DeWitt Fire District

Welcome to the DeWitt Fire District web page. We're glad you stopped by to visit. Please stop back frequently to see what is new and for the latest news about your fire department. We appreciate the support of the community and are proud to serve you! For information about opportunities with the fire department click here

Crews run a minor basement fire

 February 15, 2009

pAt 1042 hours DeWitt was dispatched to a reported residential fire at 10 Landsdowne Rd along with East Syracuse Truck-1 and the 20-Truck from Fayetteville.nbsp DeWitt Engine-8 arrived to find light smoke showing from the kitchen door on side quotDquot of the residence.nbsp The … [Read more...]

 News

E8 to a working fire in Manlius

 January 15, 2009

At 1837 hrs crews from the Eastern Section were alerted to a reported structure fire at 4911 FM Road. Callers reported visible fire from an out-building. Crews arrived to find a working fire in a 20x20 carriage house approximately 30 feet behind a residence. The homeowner had … [Read more...]

 News

2 Alarm Fire in East Syracuse

 November 10, 2008

Shortly after 1000 this morning East Syracuse was activated for a structure fire in a garage at a commercial building located at 5952 Butternut Drive. Reports from the scene of heavy fire and ESFD Car 1 reported smoke from a distance. Upon his arrival ESFD Car-1 gave the signal … [Read more...]

 News

New firefighter air pack design could save more lives

 October 24, 2008

pDeWitt New York WSYR-TV - It is a breakthrough that could not only save the lives of firefighters but ours too.ppDeWitt firefighter Randy Griffin has been working with Homeland Security on a critical piece of equipment.nbsp The department is the first in the country to get a … [Read more...]

 News

Busy Evening for DeWitt Crews

 September 26, 2008

pWednesday night DeWitt was host to the Onondaga County Chiefs Association monthly meeting and a busy evening for the duty crew. At shift change DeWitt was activated for an outdoor fire next to PampC Jamesville RdE.Genesee St. Crews found a small outdoor fire in the woods the … [Read more...]

 News

DeWitt Local 2733 Holds Boot Drive for Jerry’s Kids

 September 26, 2008

pnbsppdivMembers of the DeWitt Fire family are hitting the street all day for their annual boot drive to help Local 2733 raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.nbspThe intersection of Erie Boulevard and East Genesee Street will be manned all day on Friday September … [Read more...]

 News

Engine 8 First Due to Garage Fire in Manlius

 September 23, 2008

pAt approximately 2356 on September 8 Manlius Fayetteville and DeWitt stations were dispatched to a garage fire at 7406 Silverwood Dr in the Town of Manlius. Manlius Car-1 Whorall was the first arriving Chief and reported an active fire in the attached garage of the residence. … [Read more...]

 News

DeWitt Welcomes new chief of department

 September 16, 2008

pThe Board of Fire Commissioners and all members would like to welcome our new Chief of Department Jeff Cardinali.nbsp Chief Cardinali started his first day in service today replacing retired Chief MacLachlan.nbsp Chief Cardinali joins DeWitt with 30 years of firefighting … [Read more...]

 News

DeWitt Remembers

 September 11, 2008

pspan stylefont-size 14ptDeWitt Fire welcomed our brothers and sisters from DeWitt Police East Syracuse Fire Manlius amp Fayetteville Fire Departments for our annual observnace and remembrancenbspof the September 11 terrorist attacks.nbspOn that day 343 brother firefighters were … [Read more...]

 News

Working Fire in Manlius

 August 31, 2008

pIn the early hours of Friday morning crews from DeWitt Manlius FayettevillenbspCazenovia and Minoanbspwere alerted for a reported house fire at Cahill Rd and Churchill Ct in the Manlius Fire District.nbsp The first arriving chief found a vacant structure that had been under … [Read more...]

 News

DeWitt Mourns the Loss of a Member

 August 24, 2008

pIt is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Jeff Conlon.nbsp Jeff was a long time member and past president of the DeWitt Fire Dept. Inc.nbsp a retired firehouse caretaker and past vice-president of Local 2733. The thoughts and prayers of all the members of the … [Read more...]

 News

2 crashes on the highway

 August 24, 2008

pIt was a very warm Friday afternoon and the D-Shift was wrapping up from the station chores when the bell hit for a quotsignal 80quot on Route 481 Northbound at Jamesville Rd. Engine Co. 8 arrived and took a blocking position to find a Ford Explorer facing the wrong way on the … [Read more...]

 News

Syracuse FD Haz-Mat assists DeWitt

 August 22, 2008

div stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptAt 0539 hours on Wednesday morning DeWitt crews were notified for a Sulfuric Acid spill in an apartment at 301 Nottingham Rd.nbspUpon the Arrival of Engine Co. 8 they were met by an occupant of the apartment who said he was trying to clear his tub drain … [Read more...]

 News

MVC sends 2 to the hospital

 July 31, 2008

At 1034 hours on Tuesday morning DeWitt units were dispatched to a quotSignal 80quot at 4317 E. Genesee St. Units arrived within a minute to find 3 vehicles involved with 1 into a tree. The crew from Engine 8 stabilized the vehicle that struck the tree and removed the disoriented … [Read more...]

 News

MISSING PERSON SEARCH ENDS WITH LOW ANGLE RESCUE

 July 21, 2008

pThe new fire station facilities were pressed into action on Monday when the Onondaga County Sheriffs Office established a Command Post for a missing person.nbsp An elderly man had wandered from his home in the Genesee Hills neighborhood at around 11 am.nbsp Following exhaustive … [Read more...]

 News

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • Next Page »
  • Contact Us
  • Office 365 Emails
  • Career & Volunteer Opportunities

Weather Forecast

DeWitt, NY
68°
mostly cloudy
80% humidity
wind: 6mph W
H 79 • L 62
73°
Thu
73°
Fri
74°
Sat
78°
Sun

Instagram Feed

dewittfireny

171

dewittfireny

View

Jul 29

Open
Helping kids at the Holy Cross Summer Program cool off on a nice day to play in water!

Helping kids at the Holy Cross Summer Program cool off on a nice day to play in water! ...

dewittfireny

View

Jul 19

Open
Summertime means sun, beach, and lots of play outdoors with your dog or other pets. Summer can be a great opportunity to spend more time with our pets but higher temperatures also mean higher risks for our furry companions. To avoid these risks and enjoy the summer season with your pet, be sure to keep them cool and rested.

Summertime means sun, beach, and lots of play outdoors with your dog or other pets. Summer can be a great opportunity to spend more time with our pets but higher temperatures also mean higher risks for our furry companions. To avoid these risks and enjoy the summer season with your pet, be sure to keep them cool and rested. ...

dewittfireny

View

Jul 19

Open
With temperatures this week forecast to be the highest yet this season, we would like to remind residents to take safety precautions during activities in the hot weather, especially those that take place outdoors.

With temperatures this week forecast to be the highest yet this season, we would like to remind residents to take safety precautions during activities in the hot weather, especially those that take place outdoors. ...

Load More Follow on Instagram

Facebook Feed

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
DeWitt Fire District
2 weeks ago
DeWitt Fire District

Helping kids at the Holy Cross Summer Program cool off on a nice day to play in water! ... See MoreSee Less

Helping kids at the Holy Cross Summer Program cool off on a nice day to play in water!
View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 18
  • Shares: 2
  • Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

DeWitt Fire District
3 weeks ago
DeWitt Fire District

Looking for an opportunity to learn while you earn your degree? Students from OCC, LeMoyne, SUNY Upstate and SU have participated in our program. Reach out for more info! ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 4
  • Shares: 5
  • Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

DeWitt Fire District
3 weeks ago
DeWitt Fire District

Interested in Fire Protection as a career? Check out one of the best opportunities to learn more right here in our community!If you're a graduate of the program, please spread the word! If you haven't been through the program yet - come check us out!

If you’re interested in a career in fire & emergency services, consider the FPT program at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse! You’ll come out of the program with a college degree and national certifications through IFSAC. An on-campus EMT program will be added in the Spring of 2023.
... See MoreSee Less

Interested in Fire Protection as a career?  Check out one of the best opportunities to learn more right here in our community!
View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 1
  • Shares: 0
  • Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

Load more
We will always work together to be disciplined, highly trained professionals whose skills and vision earn the public trust and set the public safety standard.

Contact Information

DeWitt Fire District
4500 East Genesee St.
DeWitt, NY 13214

Follow Us

Phone

Emergency: 911
Phone: 315-446-3195

Website Statistics

Visits Today: 17
Visits Yesterday: 38
Visits Past Month: 2,044

Member Links

  • Member Login
  • Member Only News
  • Store
  • Account
Site proudly maintained by the DeWitt Fire District
Site designed and hosted by FireCompanies.com

Copyright © 2022