Taunton Fire Department

At 10:32 hours this morning, Taunton (along with Onondaga Hill and Howlett Hill) were activated for an Electrical Fire in the 4100 block of Old Winding Way.

Taunton Engine 6 (A/C Martin) responded, and upon reports of smoke from the residence by Howlett Hill Car 1, Engine 6 requested the alarm be upgraded.

Engine 6 secured a water supply and deployed a crosslay to the rear of the structure where active fire on the side of the structure was encountered. The fire was quickly extinguished while Onondaga Hill’s crew “opened up” the interior walls to check for any fire extension.

Taunton Ladder 5 (FF Georgiadis), Rescue 2 (FF Bakowski), and Car 402 (Investigator Sauer) also operated on scene fulfilling multiple assignments.

The alarm was held to a “98” and there were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries. All units cleared by 11:50 hours.

Yesterday evening, 20+ members participated in Extrication training.

Members split into two companies and trained on basic and advanced techniques of vehicle sidewall removals, as well as other extrication techniques and considerations.

Though the Taunton Fire Department has been very fortunate to have such great turnouts for drills and trainings, we are ALWAYS looking for interested applicants to join our department and serve our community.

If you are interested in working alongside our members, fill out an application! https://tauntonfiredept.org/application-member/

Thank you to JR Photography for the photographs!

🇺🇸 Flag Day Parade Detail(s) 🇺🇸

This morning, Taunton Ladder 5 was displaying the flag at the Split Rock Elementary School Flag Day “Sidewalk Parade.”

Simultaneously, Taunton Engine 4 participated in the annual Cherry Road School Flag Day Parade.

We take great pride and honor in being able to participate in these details, as well as showing up for our community and our neighboring communities.

Monday evening, 20 members participated in Stabilization Training.

Chiefs and Officers taught on the operating capabilities of the Res-Q-Jack struts as well as the basic cribbing cache our apparatus’ carry.

Cars 1, 2, 3, Engines 4 & 6, Ladder 5, and Rescues 1 & 2 were staffed at the Training Center for the duration of the training.

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Join the Taunton Fire Department for Hot Summer Nights on Friday, July 31st at 6:00 PM at the fire station, 4300 Onondaga Blvd., Syracuse, NY 13219.

Enjoy great food, ice cream from Marnie's Crusin Cones, and live music by The Horn Dogs beginning at 6:30 PM.

This family-friendly fundraiser supports your local firefighters and the services they provide to our community. We hope to see you there!

The Horn Dogs Fan Club

Yesterday morning, the Taunton Fire Department joined the community in honoring and remembering the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces. We are proud to participate in the Memorial Day parade and pay homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

From the Taunton Fire Department, we thank
and remember our fallen heroes.

📸: JR Photography

Today we remember Service, Sacrifice, and Selflessness.

From the Members, Officers, and Chiefs, have a safe Memorial Day.

Yesterday evening just after 17:00 hours, Taunton Ladder 5 was activated for a possible Residential Fire in the Onondaga Hill Fire District. The initial 911 caller reported that the back of the house was on fire.

Taunton Ladder 5 (FF Ovitt), staffed in quarters, responded on dispatch, along with Car 1 (Chief Phelan), and Car 3 (A/C Martin).

South Onondaga Car 1 arrived on scene with smoke and fire from the rear of the residence, declaring a “Signal 99” (working fire) and assuming Command.

Taunton Car 3 arrived moments after, and assumed the Operations role. Taunton Ladder 5 arrived 2nd due, splitting crews to accomplish simultaneous tasks.

Taunton “51” stretched a handline to the 2nd floor to suppress fire that was in the knee walls and attic of the residence, while Taunton “52” threw ground ladders for egress as well as prepared for vertical ventilation. Taunton Car 1 and Fairmount Car 1 vented the roof.

Taunton units operated on scene for just under 2 hours before returning to service.

While Ladder 5 and the Chiefs were operating at the fire, Taunton Engine 4 remained staffed at Station 1 for any additional alarms.