Oswego Fire Department

09/13/2026

Reminder to order your OFD Down Syndrome Awareness shirts! The online store is the only way to order. Don’t wait, Sales end on 9/16!

Online ordering for Oswego Fire Dept Down Syndrome Awarness 2026 ends on Wed, Sep 16, 2026 (11:59 PM EDT)

09/12/2026

Please Join Us!
We are looking forward to hosting the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) and retired Buffalo Fire Chief Mike Lombardo on Tuesday, 9/15/26 at 7pm for the Seminar Series,
“Dangerous Spaces: Challenges and Tactics When Dealing with Garage and Basement Fires”. This seminar will be held at SUNY Oswego, Marano Campus Center, Room 132. 🚒

Registration details - https://www.nysfirechiefs.com/2026seminarseries?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUSVyZwZG9mAWZkaWQWUOSJVpyYJThlH6dhBDl-n-dfsF6gBGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5g1IKaqBmbWl82R0LjLwTVMajB8lYEzxGx6O7o2nHpX1meorc8SKvBTAhQXQ_aem_8QRvrU13j6t2yLnQ4Eb-Jg

NYSAFC's annual Seminar Series provides educational opportunities for fire service personnel of all ranks at sites across New York state. Three-hour seminars are conducted by some of the nation's leading fire service instructors at the local level on a variety of timely topics. Registration Form (PD...

09/11/2026

Special thanks to retired Oswego Fire Department Captain Mike Cutro for being a guest speaker at the 9/11 ceremony today!

09/10/2026

Please join us tomorrow as we honor and remember the lives lost on 9/11/01. We will start the day with a silent processsion for emergency apparatus, step off for that is 6:30am. Our Remembrance Ceremony will start promptly at 8:30am in front of OFD Headquarters. We look forward to seeing you all here!

On behalf of the City Of Oswego and the Oswego City Police Department, we invite the community to join us on Friday, September 11, 2026, as we come together to honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We encourage members of the public to participate in this meaningful day of remembrance.

🏃 6:30 AM – Sunrise Run & Silent Procession - Emergency Vehicles
Beginning at East Bridge Street and East 4th Street and proceeding to the Oswego Police Department.

🔔 8:30 AM – Remembrance Ceremony
Oswego Fire Department Headquarters
35 E. Cayuga Street, Oswego

Please join our Firefighters, Police Officers, local officials, and fellow community members as we pay tribute to the lives lost. We gather to remember their courage, their service, and their sacrifice—and to ensure that we never forget.

🇺🇸 All members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend.

09/09/2026

Special thanks to Senator Christopher J. Ryan, and the City Of Oswego for their support in the purchase of this critical equipment for our Firefighters!🚒

09/07/2026

🚒🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸🚒
This Labor Day, we proudly recognize our hardworking Firefighters who are represented by the Oswego Firefighters Local 126, the International Association of Fire Fighters and the New York State Professional Firefighters Association - NYSPFFA. We appreciate the continued collaboration with these labor groups as we strive for excellence.

These members dedicate their careers to protecting our community, responding to emergencies, and standing ready 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. But the work doesn’t begin when the alarm sounds.

Every shift includes training, preparation, and maintaining the skills required to perform in some of the most challenging and unpredictable situations imaginable. Our Firefighters continually train in fire suppression, rescue operations, emergency medical response, hazardous materials, technical skills, equipment operations, and countless other disciplines.

The daily training requirements of a Firefighter are essential to ensuring our members are prepared to respond safely, effectively, and professionally when our community needs them most.

To our Firefighters of Local 126, and to the families who support them: thank you for your dedication and service to our community.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸🚒

09/05/2026

Reminder of our upcoming 9/11 Events!

On behalf of the City Of Oswego and the Oswego City Police Department, we invite the community to join us on Friday, September 11, 2026, as we come together to honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We encourage members of the public to participate in this meaningful day of remembrance.

🏃 6:30 AM – Sunrise Run & Silent Procession - Emergency Vehicles
Beginning at East Bridge Street and East 4th Street and proceeding to the Oswego Police Department.

🔔 8:30 AM – Remembrance Ceremony
Oswego Fire Department Headquarters
35 E. Cayuga Street, Oswego

Please join our Firefighters, Police Officers, local officials, and fellow community members as we pay tribute to the lives lost. We gather to remember their courage, their service, and their sacrifice—and to ensure that we never forget.

🇺🇸 All members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend.

09/04/2026

Congratulations, Chief Cady — Welcome, Chief Waters!

The Oswego Fire Department congratulates Oswego Police Chief Phil Cady on his retirement and thanks him for his years of dedicated service and leadership to the City of Oswego. Our departments work side by side every day, and we are grateful for Chief Cady’s partnership, professionalism, and commitment to keeping our community safe. We wish him and his family all the best as he begins this well-earned next chapter. We also congratulate and welcome Chief Waters as he takes on the leadership of the Oswego Police Department. We look forward to continuing the strong partnership between OPD and OFD and working together to serve the residents of Oswego. Congratulations to you both! Thank you for your service to our community. 🚒🤝🚓

09/04/2026

🌪️ National Preparedness Month - Tornado Safety

September is National Preparedness Month, and as part of the Safe Oswego Community Risk Reduction Initiative, the Oswego Fire Department is reminding residents that being prepared before severe weather strikes can help protect you and your family. Tornadoes can develop quickly. Take time now to know where you will go and what you will do if a warning is issued.

⚠️ If a Tornado Warning is issued:
• Seek shelter immediately in a basement or the lowest level of a sturdy building.
• If a basement is not available, go to a small interior room away from windows.
• Put as many walls as possible between you and the outdoors.
• Protect your head and neck from flying or falling debris.
• Continue monitoring emergency alerts and official weather information.

📱 Prepare now:
✔️ Enable emergency alerts on your phone.
✔️ Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.
✔️ Identify the safest location in your home, workplace, or school.
✔️ Make sure everyone in your household knows the plan.
✔️ Keep basic emergency supplies readily available.

Know the difference:

🌪️ Tornado Watch: Be prepared—conditions are favorable for tornadoes.

🚨 Tornado Warning: Take action—a tornado has been detected or indicated. Seek shelter immediately.

The Safe Oswego Community Risk Reduction Initiative focuses on identifying risks before emergencies occur and giving our residents the information and resources they need to stay safe.

➡️ Learn more about tornado preparedness from Ready.gov:
https://www.ready.gov/tornadoes