Cicero Fire Department

June 8, 2009

Brewerton Fire Department has asked for us to provide a stand by crew for the 4th of July fireworks that will be held (Friday, July 3). The Captains will be posting a sign up as we need a Full Interior / Qualified Engine 3 Crew.

Installation Banquet – News Release (Neighbors North)

Cicero Volunteer Fire Department
P.O. Box 1111, Cicero, NY 13039

Cicero Fire Department Installs 2009 Officers 

The Cicero Fire Department recently held its annual Installation Banquet at the Holiday Inn on Carrier Circle with Channel 9 Chief Meteorologist Dave Longley as the Master of Ceremonies.

The 2009-10 Executive Board consists of President James Perrin Jr., Vice President Christopher Hines, Secretary Debbie Hines, Assistant Secretary Shannon Manley and Treasurer Joseph Barrett.

The Fire Line Officers consists of Chief David Pangaro, Deputy Chief Jon Barrett, 1^st Assistant Chief Ronald Barling, 2^nd Assistant Chief Brain Johnstone.

Captains are Ronald Florczykowski and George Barrett; Lieutenants consist of John Czajkowski, Eric and David Nicholas. Leslie Eastwood was appointed as the department Safety Officer and Vann Dristle as Fire Police Captain.

Service awards were presented to Cecelia Barrett (15) years, Vann Dristle (25) years, Darren LaDue (30) years, Robert Owen and Stanley Costick (35) years.

Jon Barrett was presented with a past President pin for serving as President for the past five years and Past Chiefs Richard Carvel, Terry Sotherden, James Lottermoser and Timothy Kocher were presented with their Life Membership cards.

Past Chief Robert Owen was presented with the Robert Potter Most Active Life Member, Captain Brian Johnstone was presented with the Howard Crowell Officer of the Year, James Perrin Jr. was presented with Donald Marsh Firefighter of the Year and Jeffrey Paquette received the Robert Sharp Rookie of the year.

Lieutenant Howard Crowell and Firefighters Donald Marsh and Robert Sharp were members of the Cicero Fire Department who lost their lives in the line of duty while serving the residents of Cicero.

The Cicero Fire Department responded to 927 alarms in 2008, an increase of a 185 alarms from 2007. The top ten responders were Ryan Hines (578), David Nicholas (371), George Barrett (368), Richard Ostrander (345), Charles Eastwo0d (343), James Perrin (338), Loomis Pardee (286), Leslie Eastwood (284), Eric Nicholas (247) and Robert Arnold (220). Honorable mention was awarded to Chiefs Jon Barrett (412) and Ronald Barling (392).

The 2009-10 Ladies Auxiliary officers are President Lori Carvel, Vice President Rebecca Owen, Secretary Marsha Dristle and Treasurer Melissa Pangaro. Service awards were presented to Patricia Jacquay (40) years and Eleanor Lurcock for (60) years of service.

The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of David Kesel, Doug Houmiel, Ralph Howe, James Perrin, Laureen Goettel and Frank Delucia as Secretary. The Board of Fire Commissioners hold their monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at Station 1 (8377 Brewerton Road) and the meetings are open to the public.

The Cicero Department wishes to thank those who have contributed to our annual fund drive that began in April, we at no time solicit by phone and our mailings are clearly identified with Cicero Fire Department. Please visit our web site at cicerofd.org and if you are interested in becoming a member contact us for an application.

 February 23, 2009

On the evening of Thursday February 5, 2009 at the Cicero Fire Department monthly meeting, President Jon Barrett congratulated three new “EMT’s” (Emergency Medical Technicians) and two members who successfully completed their “EMT” refresher course.

Congratulations to our newest “EMT’s” Fire fighter’s David Grimsley, Richard Mayers and Ryan Hines who recently completed the New York State “EMT” course which consisted of several class room and practical training hours which also included ambulance ride along’s. These members recently received their cards along with firefighters Michael Flanagan and William Golembieski who completed their refresher course.

With the new certification of these members, this brings Cicero’s total to 19 members with “EMT” training or higher that will provide emergency medical services to the residents of the Town of Cicero.

 February 21, 2009

The Cicero Fire Department announces it’s annual “All You Can Eat Breakfast’s” to be held Sunday February 22th, March 8th and 22nd at Cicero Station One (Route 11 / Route 31) starting at 0700.

The menu consist of eggs (any style), pancakes, french toast, home fries, bacon, sausage, toast, orange, apple, cranberry juice, milk, coffee and tea.

The Cicero Fire Department wishes to thank you for your continued support in advance and we hope to see you there.

Anyone wishing to make reservations for large parties (10 or more) can phone ahead by contacting Station One at 699-7721.

February 20, 2009

Cicero Firefighter Robert Parker and Syracuse area “PESH” Supervisor was recently sent to Buffalo, NY to assist at the site of the fatal plane crash of Flight 3407.

During the four days on scene Bob was assigned as a Safety officer for crews working the scene. On behalf of the Cicero Fire Department we appreciate your dedication and sacrifice assisting those members at the site of the crash making sure they were save during the investigation process. We are all glad you are back home and safe, those occupants of the plane, the house and their families are in our prayers.

On November 13, 2008, Cicero Fire and NAVAC responded to Matilda Gage for an unconscious person.  Deputy Chief, Dave Pangaro, Assistant Chief Ron Barling, Capt. Jeff Hill; Emergency Medical Technicians George Barrett and Ralph Howe; Medic Jeffrey Paquette; Lt’s. David Nicholas and Eric Nicholas; and Firefighters David Grimsley, Jim Perrin and Robert Arnold responded to the scene within 3 minutes.  NAVAC responded with Paramedics Dale Smith, Jim Baxeneale and John Lyng; and emergency medical technician Jim Cullen.

Ann Maria’s husband was performing CPR when rescue crews arrived.  EMT’s from Cicero found her in full cardiac arrest and using an AED shock her once before NAVAC Paramedics arrived.  Patient was shocked two more times, with an airway inserted, medications administrated and other lifesaving procedures she started breathing on her own with a pulse by the time she was loaded in the ambulance.

Ann Maria spent 7 days in a coma and Physicians and Family feared the worst but on the eight day she regained consciousness.  Thirteen days later she was released from the hospital.

Cicero Fire department responds to more than 900 calls a year with two-thirds being medical emergencies.  Our Mission Statement; “It is the goal of the Cicero Fire Department to provide the best professional service, care and protection of life and property for the residents of our community and all that pass our way…” provides a true understanding of our values and we truly appreciate Ann Maria for taking her time to thanks us and NAVAC for the work we do.

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The Post Standard Article
News Channel 10 Video

January 11, 2009

Annual January Chicken BBQ
The department has scheduled the annual “Winter BBQ” to be held on Saturday January 31, 2009. The “BBQ” will be held in conjunction with the Cicero Little League registration that will take place in the hall that afternoon.

Pancake Breakfasts
The annual pancake breakfasts are scheduled for February & March 8th and 22nd.

January 9, 2009

Press Release
News Channel 10 interviewed Chief Richard Carvel and Safety Officer Les Eastwood on precautionary measures to protect yourself in case of a fire.

WATCH the VIDEO

With the number of house fires this winter, the Cicero Fire Department has started a program to provide smoke detectors to anyone in the Town of Cicero that needs one.  A smoke detector is one of the most important ways to protect life in case of a house fire.  At least one smoke detector should be placed on every floor and near high probability locations of fire, for example a attach garage.  Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors should be check regularly and batteries replaced every six months.

“We want to protect the means of egress, the hallways, we should have one in the living area, one of each floor, I like one in the basement and then additionally it would be nice to have one in every bedroom,” said Les Eastwood, the Cicero Fire Department Safety Officer.

“It’s very easy for them to save your life. I mean it’s ridiculous in this day and age to not be protected by the smoke detectors now,” said Richard Carvel, the Cicero Fire Department Chief.

Link for additional information on Fire Safety

January 3, 2009

Our heart felt sympathy goes out to the family of Diane DeSantis who passed away last week. Please keep the Barrett’s and family in your prayers. A private service will be held for immediate family.

December 22, 2008

I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday, we have had a great year and just today passed our 900th alarm providing a professional service to the residents of Cicero. Please keep up the great work and on behalf of the Executive Board and Chiefs Office “Thank You” for all you have done and continue to do!