Syracuse Fire Department

The fire chief said the budget is focused on the safety of firefighters and the people they’re sworn to protect.

Firefighters responded to multiple 911 calls of what sounded like an explosion at a two-story house in Syracuse at around 4 p.m. Tuesday.

The Syracuse Fire Department is asking for support from city lawmakers to plan for more staff, and potentially another fire station.

After 22 years, Syracuse first responders and community leaders continue to remember the events from Sept. 11, 2001.

State police experts have ruled that fentanyl was involved in the deaths of a 55-year-old and 24-year-old in a Brighton Towers apartment.

As the temperatures drop, many people are looking for ways to warm up their homes, but local firefighters are reminding them to find a way to do it safely.

The busy department is looking to hire hardworking applicants who have a desire to help people.

The Syracuse Fire Department is getting a big boost from some federal funds. One FEMA grant totaling more than $3.2 million will allow the department to hire a dozen new firefighters.

Syracuse officials described a crisis and critical shortage of snow plows and firetrucks at a common council meeting on Wednesday. New vehicles could cost…

As budget season nears for the city of Syracuse, councilors are asking where the police and fire departments stand with overtime and staffing. Both…