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10/22/2026

Yesterday evening, your Binghamton firefighters responded to a working fire at 38 Double day street.
The first arriving company found heavy fire in the rear of the building
making its way to the second floor and attic. Fast deployment of a pre-connected hand line began the initial knockdown of this fire.
The next companies to arrive established a water supply, a rapid intervention team, safety officer, and began to search throughout the building for any occupants that may have not gotten out.
Fortunately, all occupants had escaped the fire prior to our arrival.

No surrounding structures ever caught fire, and the majority of the fire was confined to the rear of this building.

We’d like to thank our emergency services partners, the Binghamton Police Department, Superior Ambulance, Broome County, emergency services dispatchers, and Nyseg.

This fire is currently under investigation.

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10/18/2026

Members of Squad 21, Tower 21, and Quint 2 recently conducted hands-on training focused on technical elevator rescue operations.

During the training, crews simulated an elevator car-top rescue, utilizing rope rescue equipment to safely lower a firefighter into the elevator shaft to gain access to the top of a stalled elevator car.

This rescue technique may be necessary in an emergency situation when an elevator becomes stuck in a position that prevents firefighters from accessing occupants through conventional elevator rescue methods, such as opening the car doors at a landing.

Crews practiced working together, establishing a safe lowering system, and operating in the confined space of an elevator shaft.

Training on these complex, low-frequency/high-risk incidents helps ensure our personnel are prepared to safely and effectively handle challenging rescue situations when traditional methods are not an option.

10/11/2026

Yesterday, at approximately 1015, Group C was dispatched to a possible building fire at 178 state street. Upon arrival, smoke was showing from a chimney at the rear of the building. Crews quickly made entry and found a coffee roaster to be on fire inside the business. Crews were able to extinguish the fire and remove any affected roaster parts from the building. The building was ventilated and the chimney was assessed for extension up to the roof.

This incident was reported by a bystander. Report any possible fires to 911, 24/7.

10/07/2026

The Binghamton Fire Department’s Annual Fallen Firefighters Mass will be held tomorrow, Thursday, October 8th at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Church on Chenango Street in Binghamton.

The Mass is open to the public, and we invite members of the community to join us as we remember the firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We also honor retired Binghamton Firefighters that we have lost in the past year.

10/06/2026

Today, members of the Binghamton Fire Department and members of the Pavlick family traveled to Albany for the 29th Annual New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony.

Lieutenant Scott W. Pavlick’s name was added to the Memorial Wall today, recognizing his line of duty death and permanently making his place among the firefighters from across New York State who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Scott’s son, Reagan, was in attendance and received a flag in honor of his father.

This year, 53 firefighters from departments across New York State were added to the Memorial. With those names, the Memorial now honors 2,871 NY firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

10/02/2026

Yesterday, members of the Binghamton Fire Department, both on and off duty, gathered at Fire Headquarters with Mayor Jared Kraham to officially kick off our 5th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser.

Throughout the month of October, our on-duty members will wear special breast cancer awareness shirts in place of their regular uniform shirts to help raise awareness and show support for those affected by breast cancer.

Now in our fifth year, this fundraiser has raised more than $6,000 in support of the fight against breast cancer.

We’re proud to continue this tradition and grateful to our members, families, friends, and community who have supported the fundraiser over the past five years.

09/29/2026

Line of duty death memorial:
September 29, 1975

Chief John Cox and Captain Donald McGeever

Following the incident one day prior, Chief Cox and Captain McGeever made efforts to recover Firefighter Russell’s remains. Both drowned after their rescue boat capsized at Rock Bottom dam. There is a memorial site on Conklin ave. near the dam.

- Please take a moment of silence in memory of Chief John Cox and Captain Donald McGeever.

09/28/2026

Line of Duty Death Memorial:
Firefighter John Russell

Today marks the 51st anniversary of the tragic Rockbottom Dam incident. On September 28, 1975, Firefighter John Russell gave his life trying to rescue two people from a capsized raft. During the rescue, FF Russell drowned after the boat overturned. Two other firefighters were pulled from the water.
The following day, Chief John Cox and Captain Donald McGeever also lost their lives while assisting with recovery operations.

We ask everyone to take a moment to remember Firefighter John Russell, Chief John Cox, and Captain Donald McGeever. Their bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

09/25/2026

This past weekend, six members of the Binghamton Fire Department had the honor of accompanying members of the Gaudet and Pavlick families to the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial ceremony in Colorado Springs.

This year’s ceremony held special meaning for our department and our community as the names of John R. Gaudet and Scott W. Pavlick were added to the memorial wall, ensuring their service and sacrifice will forever be remembered alongside their fallen brothers and sisters.

Not a day goes by that John and Scott aren’t missed. Their impact on our department, our members, and our community will never be forgotten.

09/11/2026

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on our nation. We gathered to honor those who lost their lives, their families and others still battling illness caused by this tragedy.

We will never forget the firefighters, police officers, EMS and civilians who made the ultimate sacrifice while aiding others.

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38 Hawley Street
Binghamton, NY
13901

Telephone

+16077727016

Website

https://www.binghamton-ny.gov/government/departments/fire-department

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