Mexico Volunteer Fire Department Inc.

05/30/2026

EDIT: All roads are reopened

Tubbs Road and Pumphouse Road are both currently closed due to multiple trees and wires down.

05/27/2026

62 years ago today we lost FF Donald Bradway.

FF Bradway is buried in the village cemetery on Academy Street in the back section.

05/04/2026

Today we recognize firefighters all around the world who step up and run to aid those in need. No matter the country, the language, the color of the trucks, or the flag flying in front of the station, we all equally want to be there when we are needed. To those men and women who answer the call, thank you.

05/01/2026

Are you ready for the 2026 Field Days? Sign up to be in our parade with the link below!

Dear Parade Supporter: This years field day parade will take place on Thursday, July 16th, 2026 at 7:00 PM. The Parade Committee welcomes fire departments, bands, floats, and other special attractions. Please complete this registration so we can organize the parade as needed. We are attempting to do...

04/14/2026

04/03/2026

🚨Incident Notification🚨

This afternoon just at 1:41 pm the Mexico Volunteer Fire Department was activated for automatic mutual aid to the New Haven Fire District for a possible structure fire.

1403 (Car 3) was first on scene arriving just minutes after activation, assumed command, declared a working fire, requested an ambulance, and started the 2nd alarm. 1481 (Quint 1) was first due with both 1401 (Car 1) and 1402 (Car 2) arriving at the same time. 1481 split crews pulling two handlines and initiating fire suppression. 1421 (RP 1) was second due adding to the crews working inside. 1601 (New Haven Car 1) arrived with 1421 and assumed command. 38MC1 (Oswego County Mobile Cascade) also responded with additional members from Mexico.

Crews had the fire knocked down quickly in under 10 minutes.

Mexico had a total of 14 members on scene, 9 of which are SCBA qualified and 3 of which are EMTs.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Oswego County Fire Investigation Team.

04/01/2026

🚒 New Rig in Service 🚒

Today, the Mexico Volunteer Fire Department is proud to place a new tractor‑drawn tanker into service. This unit is capable of carrying 5,000 gallons of high quality H2O and features a steerable rear axle to help navigate tight turns and challenging roadways.

This tanker will serve our community ensuring we continue to provide dependable fire protection and water supply operations.

‼️April Fools! ‼️

02/23/2026

In Loving Memory
David M. Horton
December 13, 1937 - February 19, 2026

MEXICO, NY - David M. Horton was beloved and looked up to by more people than he’ll ever really know. Son of the late Donald and Dorothea Ball Horton. Beloved husband to Edna Hartnett Horton. Loving father to David Jr., Douglas, John, Mike, MaryBeth Horton, Donald, and his much loved step-daughter Deanna McKelvey. Endearing grandfather and great-grandfather to many.

David’s first job was setting pins up in a bowling alley in Syracuse. He then enlisted in the United States Army where he served in a tank battalion in Korea. David worked for many years at Cole Muffler before leaving and joining the NY Power Authority as a security guard at the James A. FitzPatrick nuclear power plant where he retired from happily. Even in retirement he took up a job working in Mexico Liquors where many of his friends would stop by just to visit.

He was an outstanding member of his community. David served for many years in the Mexico Volunteer Fire Department as well as serving as Chief. Some may remember him as Father Horton. He was also a member of OS200 as a deputy fire coordinator and fire investigator as well as one of the founders of Donald McFee Ambulance Corp of Mexico. In later years he also spent his free time as a Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 825 of Mexico NY, even sitting on the Eagle Board, and the honorary organizations of Order of the Arrow and the Silver Beavers, helping form young men into great futures.

He will forever be remembered as a man that always loved God, his community, and family above all else.

Funeral Service Information will be as follows:

Funeral Services will be celebrated at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Harter Funeral Home, Inc., 9 Washington Avenue, Mexico, NY. Relatives and Friends are invited to Calling Hours from 4 - 5 p.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service. There will be a burial service in the spring that will take place in Mexico Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to BSA Troop 825, Mexico VFD, or Hospice of CNY.

Please share memories and condolences at https://www.harterfuneralhome.com/obituaries/David-M-Horton?obId=47332356

02/21/2026

We are sad to announce the passing of Past Chief and Past President David Horton. Dave joined our department in April of 1969 and served until retiring in June of 1992. Dave was the guy that would do anything for his community. Dave was a founding member of Donald McFee Ambulance in Mexico, serving as Director for several years including its inception in 1972. During his time with the fire department he served as Chief for several years and President for several more. Dave led two of his sons to the fire department where they both served as well. Dave was also a Deputy Fire Coordinator (OS-200) and a Fire Investigator for the county. Our most sincere condolences to the Horton family as they through this time.

01/18/2026

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Mexico Volunteer Fire Department for their generous donation of dive equipment. This equipment will play a vital role in helping outfit our 13 Phoenix Fire Department SCUBA divers, enhancing our operational capabilities and improving our readiness for water rescue and recovery operations. We truly appreciate their continued support and partnership.
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