Syracuse Firefighters Local 280 Ski Trip

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Register today for the Syracuse Firefighters Local 280 Ski Trip at Gore Mountain on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. The event will be a day trip with a chartered bus paid for by Local 280.

Members, retirees, family, friends are welcome! Terrain available for all skill levels.

  • Group rate lift ticket included in price.
  • Skis/boots/poles rentals are $43.
  • Lessons are available.
  • Will be back in Syracuse by 7-8 PM.
  • Final cost TBD, likely $50 or less, depending on attendance. Will settle up day-of event.

RSVP now at:  V E N M O @ J P S U I T S $ 5 0

Syracuse Firefighters Local 280 Ski Trip – Flyer

Collins Block Memorial & Graduation Ceremony

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Saturday, February 3, 2024, marks the 85th anniversary of the deadly 1939 Collins Block Fire in Downtown Syracuse. We shall never forget our fallen members who perished in the line of duty. The call of duty continues, and our department continues to grow with the addition of our brave and dedicated new recruits.

I cordially invite you to join me, Mayor Walsh, and members of the Syracuse Fire Department as we honor the nine Syracuse firefighters who were killed in the Collins Block Fire and the 33 other Syracuse firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Class A uniforms are welcomed but not necessary.

The agenda for the day is as follows:

  • 8:00 AM – Retiree and active members Meet and Greet with coffee and donuts at Park Central Presbyterian Church, located directly across the street from Firefighter’s Park at 504 E. Fayette St.
  • 9:30 AM – The Collins Block Memorial Ceremony will occur at Fayette Firefighters Park.
  • 10:00 AM – Recruit graduation ceremony for our current recruit class, held at Park Central Presbyterian Church.
  • 11:15 AM – Brunch provided by Local 280.

Please join us in remembering our fallen firefighters and welcoming our newest additions to the Syracuse Fire Department. Please RSVP your attendance at cbalduzzi@syr.gov.

Sincerely,

Michael J. Monds
Chief of Fire

Collin Block Memorial Invitation Letter

 

Laun Memorial Dedication – December 13

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Laun Memorial Dedication — Wednesday, December 13, 1:30 PM

We cordially invite you to attend the dedication of a memorial stone in honor of retired Deputy Fire Chief and lifelong Eastwood resident, Deputy Fire Chief H. Thomas Laun.

The event will be held at:

Sheridan Park (behind station 17)
506-598 Nichols Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13206
(Located between S. Midler Ave. and Nichols Ave.)

The event will feature remarks from the following people:

  • Chief Michael Monds, Syracuse Fire Department
  • Peter Laun, Brother of Chief Laun
  • Mike Behnke of the Sheridan Park Association

Please see flyer for complete details and join us in memorializing Chief Laun’s dedicated service to the City of Syracuse and his many contributions to the Syracuse Fire Department and the Eastwood Community.

Promotion and Retirement Dinner – November 9

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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!

September 26 – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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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.

September 11th Ceremony

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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)

Member Bake

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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!

Crouse HelpPeople

HelpPeople Monthly Wellness Courses

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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!

Syracuse Firefighters & Local 280 – 39th Annual Golf Tournament

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August 14, 2023 (A Shift is Working) | The Pompey Club
Active & Retired Professional Firefighters
Captain & Crew

39th Annual Golf Tournament – Registration Form

Tunnel to Towers - September 24, 2023

Tunnel to Tower 5K Run & Walk

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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.

2023 Towers to Tunnel 5K Flyer