The 2023 Promotion and Retirement Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 9 at the Embassy Suites Destiny USA from 6:00-10:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now at the Syracuse Fire Department Credit Union: $25 for members / $50 for guests. Come celebrate a night of brotherhood!
Chief Monds invites retired fire fighters to the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new training tower and the swearing in of 26 new recruit fire fighters.
Tuesday September 26 2023, 11:00 AM
Training Division, State Fair Blvd.
Hope you can join us! Please arrive @ 10:30 AM.
Fire Chief Mike Monds haas invited retired Fire fighters to the training center on Monday September 11th for coffee and donuts before the ceremony and then take the bus to the ceremony which starts about 8:30 am. The ceremony is at Forman park this year . (Genesee & Almond streets)
SFDFCU Member Bake: Friday, September 22
The Syracuse Fire Department Federal Credit Union presents Member Bake on Friday, September 22 at Spinning Wheel Restaurant from 6:00 – 10:00 PM. Credit Union Member Pricing: $35; Non-Member Pricing: $65. Last day for ticket sales is September 14. Purchase tickets in-person at the credit union, by phone at 315-471-4621, or on the credit union website. Don’t miss it!
Did you know that as a Syracuse Retired Firefighter, you and members of your immediate family are eligible to participate in 30 minute virtual wellness courses offered through Crouse HelpPeople? Below is a link to the monthly schedule of courses offered from July through December 2023. See the links below to register!
Tunnel to Towers: Sunday, September 24
Below is the flyer for the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk, taking place in New York City on Sunday, September 24 at 9:30 AM, Local 280 will leave on Saturday, September 23 and return on Monday, September 24. If you are interested in participating, please contact Anthony Callisto at 315-380-1028 or acallisto8@gmail.com.
Get your tickets now for the Local 280 Clambake on Thursday, June 15 from 1:00 – 6:00 PM. The Clambake will be held at Heritage Hill Brewhouse located at 3149 Sweet Road in Jamesville.
Member $35.00 | Guest $80.00
Tickets available @ the Credit Union
Retired members of the Syracuse Fire Department are the foundation of our great organization. It is my great pride and pleasure to invite you, as Retired Syracuse Firefighters, to the 2023 Syracuse Fire Department Promotion and Medals Award Ceremony. As you know, this ceremony will recognize the courageous and dedicated work of our firefighters as they serve and protect the City of Syracuse.
The ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 PM on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the National Veterans Resource Center located at South Crouse and Waverly Avenue. Retirees are encouraged to wear their Class A uniform, but your attendance is certainly graciously welcomed if you choose not to wear it.
The Medal of Honor, Francis Hendricks Medal, Arthur Jenkins Medal, Mayor’s Medal, Fire Chief’s Medal, Thomas F. Hanlon III Medal, Valor Awards along with other medals will be awarded at the ceremony to deserving recipients, as well as recognizing SFD members who have been promoted.
Immediately following the award ceremony, Syracuse Firefighters Local 280 will host a separate reception in the upper level at this location. All retired members of the department are encouraged to attend. Family members and friends are also invited to attend.
All Retired SFD members, please RSVP with the number of attendees, including yourself, to cbalduzzi@syr.gov or to Retired Firefighter Scott McClurg, no later than Friday, May 12, 2023.
Respectfully,
Michael J. Monds
The funeral for Buffalo Firefighter Jason Arno will be held on Friday, March 10 at 10:00 AM. A bus is scheduled to leave Syracuse at approximately 6:45 AM and is due to arrive back by 4:00 PM.
Please RSVP with Tom Sexton (315-317-6567) as soon as you can so we can get an accurate seat count.
Join the family in celebrating Henry C. Sienkiewicz’s 100th birthday!
Saturday – January 7, 2023
12 noon – 3:00 PM
Syracuse Polish Home
915 Park Ave. Syracuse, NY
No gifts please. Your gift to Henry is your presence. If you’re inclined, donations to the following in Henry’s name:
RSVP by text if attending to 315-395-0327. All are welcome!