Welcome to the Syracuse Retired Firefighters website
Our website is designed to provide you with answers to commonly asked benefit questions, the latest information on events in Albany that could effect you as a retiree, and information about local events and happenings.
2025 Recruit Graduation – May 16th
You are cordially invited to attend the Syracuse Fire Department Recruit Graduation 2025 on Friday, May 16 at 12:30 PM. The event will be held at the National Veterans Resource Center located at 101 Waverly Avenue in Syracuse.
Please help us to celebrate and welcome this class of recruits, who have worked diligently to become the newest members of the Syracuse Fire Department. Kindly RSVP by e-mailing cbalduzzi@syr.gov no later than Friday, May 9, 2025.
Michael Monds, Chief of Fire
You’re Invited to the Next SRFA Meeting – April 30
The next Syracuse Retired Firefighters Association Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 30, upstairs at Nibsy’s Pub at 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Recap from 2024 SFD Retirees Picnic
More than 70 Syracuse Retired Fire Fighters gathered at the Valley American Legion Post for the annual retirees picnic on June 19, 2024.
Change of Pace and Bob Brazell provided a delicious lunch. Retired Captain Charlie Sanborn (the original Charlie Sanborn) won the 50/50 and more than $500.00 was raised for the Ken Irving fund.