East Syracuse Fire Department

05/24/2026

The East Syracuse Fire Department extends its deepest condolences to the family of Firefighter Robert Kilduff, as well as his fellow firefighters in the Boston Fire Department.

05/19/2026

The ESFD would like to congratulate Bunk In Derek Perkins on graduating from the OCC Fire Protection Program.

Over the past two years, Derek has become a tremendous asset to our department through his hard work, dedication, and commitment to the fire service.

We are also proud to announce that he has decided to join our department as a member. Congratulations Derek! We wish you continued success.

05/05/2026

05/03/2026

05/01/2026

On April 18th and 19th, 2026, the East Syracuse Fire Department hosted the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) for an 8-hour regional training course titled “Fire Behavior on the Inside.”

This intensive fire dynamics course featured more than 12 live fire evolutions per day within a mobile training unit. Training began with a live flashover evolution and progressed through several critical disciplines, including:

- Vent, Enter, Search (V.E.S.): Executing entry through windows to isolate a room and search for trapped victims.

- Forcible Entry: Door entry with a partner for two-room searches.

- Search Under Pressure: Search to find fire then utilizing pressurized water extinguishers to maintain fire control during search operations while continuing to searching for victims.

- Search while Advancing a Hoseline: search evolutions conducted while advancing a handline to protect occupants and firefighters.

Throughout these exercises, members operated in pre-flashover conditions while actively monitoring smoke, heat, and air movement. Other stations including thermal imaging camera training inside the container while the evolutions were being performed to observe the temperature and air flow changes affected by opening and closing doors and windows.

We would like to thank the following Fire Departments for attending and participating in this valuable training session.

Camillus Fire Department
Geneva Fire Department
Locke Fire Department
Mattydale Fire Department
North West Fire District
Phoenix Enterprise Fire Company #1
Pittsford Fire Department

Music: “The Drum” by The Siege
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03/05/2026

03/04/2026

The members of the East Syracuse Fire Department are saddened to announce the passing of Life Member William Perrigo Sr.

Bill was a dedicated member of our department and a proud supporter of the fire service and our community. His years of service and commitment to the East Syracuse Fire Department will not be forgotten.

We extend our deepest condolences to the Perrigo family and ask that everyone keep them in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Celebrate the life of William Perrigo, Sr. and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

03/03/2026

Looking for Fire Chiefs and Firefighters on Thursday March 5, 2026, East Syracuse Fire Department.

👉 Press Conference Reminder 👈

The Presidents of the Onondaga County Fire Coalition would like to share the following message and strongly encourage all members of the fire service to attend the scheduled press conference on Thursday, March 5th at the East Syracuse Fire Department

Onondaga County Fire Coalition Press Conference

Your presence and unified support are important as we collectively address matters impacting the fire service within Onondaga County.

Onondaga County Fire Chiefs Association
Onondaga County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association - OCVFA
Onondaga County Volunteer Fire Police Association
NYS Fire Coordinators
New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC)
Firefighters Association of the State of New York
Central New York Firefighter's Association
Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York

01/30/2026

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Be the difference.

Join the East Syracuse Fire Department

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or stop by the station anytime to grab an application.

01/01/2026

Our 2025 year in review video is live on YouTube! Go check it out. Link 👇

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