Get your tickets now for the Local 280 Clambake on Thursday, June 12 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM. The Clambake will be held at Spinning Wheel Restaurant located at 7384 Thompson Road in North Syracuse.
Retirees $50.00 | Guest $75.00
Tickets available @ the Syracuse Fire Department Credit Union until June 5, 2025.
Join the brothers of Syracuse and other New York State Fire Departments for the 18th Annual SFD Bass Tournament. The Syracuse Fire Department 2025 Bass Tournament will take place on Tuesday, June 17th on Oneida Lake (just north of Syracuse, NY).
Cash prizes for – TOP 5 BASS/BOAT – LUNKER BASS – LARGEST WALLEYE, plus drawings for many great door prizes. The entry fee is $50/person, and includes:
Contact Jay Smithers at 315-450-5890 or jaysmithers1@yahoo.com. Mail checks to 8242 US Rte. 20 Manlius NY 13104. Venmo- SMI-Jay (include all last names in the note).
This event is restricted to NY professional firefighters, both active and retired, and their friends and family members. Each boat must have at least one professional firefighter to participate, and each person is required to register. You may enter the top 5 bass caught in your boat only. The weigh-in will be conducted at Oneida Shores County Park boat launch. http://www.onondagacountyparks.com/oneida.
To preserve the resources of our waters, catch and release is encouraged. A penalty of 2oz for each “dead” fish entered will be deducted off the total weight. However, it is your choice if you decide to keep your fish for consumption after the weigh in.
Live or artificial bait may be used. Remember that you must keep your receipt for any live baitfish. NYS DEC will request proof of purchase if your boat is inspected.
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.
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!
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Syracuse Retired Firefighters Association has canceled its normal meeting and event schedule. SRFA President Fred Cholet indicated that the group looks forward to resuming meetings and special events once current health concerns are alleviated.
Until that time, Syracuse retired firefighters who need assistance are encouraged to reach out to Fred Cholet at 315-446-3415.
Our thoughts go out to the family of Bob Smith, who passed away on September 2, 2020. Bob joined the Syracuse Fire Department in 1951. While on the department, he also served as President of the International Association of Firefighters, Local 280. After his retirement, he became President of the Syracuse Retired Firefighters Association, a position he held with tremendous dedication for 34 years.
With great appreciation, we salute Bob Smith’s life of service to his fellow firefighters.