Taunton Fire Department

Looking for a way to start your fire service career while attending college? The Taunton Fire Department Bunk-In Program offers an incredible opportunity to gain real-world experience while serving your community.

✅ FREE housing
✅ All training, uniforms, and gear provided
✅ Modern fitness room
✅ Progressive, forward-thinking agency
✅ Minutes from SUNY OCC, Syracuse University, and Le Moyne College

Train alongside dedicated firefighters, build lifelong friendships, and make a difference every day.

Apply today: https://tauntonfd.org/bunk-in-program/

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.

Saturday, May 9th, members traveled to the South Onondaga Fire Department to participate in “Rural Water Operations.” Hosted by SOFD Assistant Chief P. Abbott, Taunton and South Onondaga members trained on drafting and “big water” tactics.

Though the Taunton Fire District has a plethora of fire hydrants, drafting skills are paramount in some of our mutual aid territories. And we owe it to not only our mutual aid partners, but our mutual aid communities and residents, to be prepared for whatever situation may arise.

Yesterday evening, Engine 4, Engine 6, Ladder 5, Rescue 1, and Car 3 were out in the district for Drill.

Companies trained and refreshed on “big water” operations, including “blitz fire” ground monitors, deck gun and aerial master stream applications.

The Taunton Fire Department still has openings for our Fall Bunk-In Program.

If you’re attending a local college and interested in the fire service, this is a great opportunity to live in the station, gain valuable hands-on experience, and be part of a progressive fire department.

Participants have the opportunity to:

-Live at the fire station while attending school
-Build real-world fire and EMS experience
-Train in a professional, team-oriented environment
-Become part of a department focused on growth and service

If you’re motivated, community-minded, and looking to start or advance your fire service career, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, contact the Taunton Fire Department.

Today, the Taunton Fire Department proudly recognizes International Firefighters’ Day.

This day is a chance to honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of our firefighters.

Whether it’s responding to emergencies, training for the next call, or serving behind the scenes, our members go above and beyond.

We thank all past and present members for their service and commitment.

At 09:15 hours this morning, Taunton was activated for a possible house fire in the Fairmount Fire District. Fairmount Engine 4 was first arriving, finding heavy fire from the residence, declaring a Signal 99.

Taunton Ladder 5 (A/C Martin) handled the alarm. Ladder 5 was fourth arriving and was assigned as the search company for the basement division. Ladder 5’s searches proved negative and the crew transitioned to “opening up” on the first floor to expose any hidden fire in the walls or ceiling.

Ladder 5 operated on scene for just under an hour and a half before returning to service.