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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 Awards & Promotions Ceremony – June 11th
You are cordially invited to attend the Syracuse Fire Department 2025 Awards & Promotions Ceremony on Wednesday, June 11 at 5:00 PM at the National Veterans Resource Center (101 Waverly Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13224). Immediately following the ceremony, Local 280 will host a reception at the upper level of this location. Please help us to recognize the brave members of the Syracuse Fire Department for their exemplary service to the department and the Syracuse community.
Please RSVP the number attending (including yourself) by Wednesday, June 4th by e-mailing cbalduzzi@syr.gov.
Michael Monds, Chief of Fire
Syracuse Retired Firefighters Clambake – June 12th
Join your fellow retirees for the annual Syracuse Retired Firefighters Clambake on Thursday, June 12th from 1:00- 5:00 PM at the Spinning Wheel Restaurant. See details at Annual Retirees Clambake. Tickets available through the Credit Union until June 5th.
SFD Bass Tournament – June 17th
You are invited to attend the 18th Annual Syracuse Fire Department Bass Tournament on Tuesday, June 17. See SFD Bass Tournament for details! Deadline to register through Jay Smither is May 27th.
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.