Clay Fire Department

Last night at drill, we had one crew training on our new car fire prop. We use this to simulate putting out a vehicle fire.

We also had another crew working on horizontal and vertical ventilation skills. These included cutting holes in a roof and placing ladders for ventilating a window.

Join us in congratulating Lieutenant John Colwell on his marriage to Michele this past Saturday!

We're looking for new volunteers! Not interested in being a firefighter? You can help with administrative functions, assist with community events, grant writing, IT support, or purchasing. Stop by Clay Station 3 at 8129 Caughdenoy Rd on Tuesday between 6:15 and 6:45 pm to find out more info.

We had a great time together up in Old Forge! Thank you to all the members and their families who helped us make all of our details and fundraisers a success this year!

Join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to Chris Cole, Vice President!

Stop by Clay Station 3 at 8129 Caughdenoy Road Tuesday nights between 6:15 and 6:45 pm to find out more about volunteering with us!

We guarantee you have a skill that will make a difference no matter what you do with our Department.

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Have you seen a fire engine and wondered what's going on? Have you passed a car crash and wished you could help? Have you been someplace where someone became ill and wanted to assist? If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, then the Clay Volunteer Fire Department may be for you! Stop by Clay Station 3 at 8129 Caughdenoy Rd tonight Tuesday between 6:15 and 6:45 pm to find out more info.

Join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to Mark Procopio, Assistant Chief!

🚨Thank you so much to our top responders from June! Our community appreciates your support! 🚨

Assistant Chief Mark Procopio
Dave Evangelista
Captain Tim Shaughnessy

Happy Fourth of July! Please remember these tips to keep it a healthy, happy, and safe holiday today!

We’re over at the Brewerton Fire Department helping respond to any calls on the Onondaga County side of Brewerton for them during the fireworks.

If you’re walking by the area tonight, swing by and say hi! Enjoy the fireworks, everyone!

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The Clay Volunteer Fire Department is looking for new volunteers! You can be a firefighter, or a driver, focus on scene support and rehab, specialize in providing medical services (EMTs), and much more. Stop by Clay Station 3 at 8129 Caughdenoy Road any Tuesday between 6:15 and 6:45 pm to find out more info.

Important info for tonight's Fireworks show. The new mall owners have graciously allowed us to use their property again so we encourage you to please be respectful of the area. No entry to the mall is allowed and please dispose of your trash in proper receptacles or bring it home with you. We look forward to another year of spectacular fireworks provided by Young Explosives Corporation out of Rochester NY!! Help us kick off summer in Clay!

🚨Please join us in congratulating our “Firefighter of the Year” award winner - Firefighter Lou Szitar 🚨

During the 2023 term, your service to the Town of Clay was exemplary. As the most senior active firefighter, you consistently rank among the top ten responders to emergency calls. Your extensive knowledge, willingness to train new drivers, and positive attitude are instrumental in developing the next generation of emergency vehicle operators.

Throughout this term, you have chaired or assisted in nearly every social event the Department hosted.

Your dedication has fostered a community favorite known as the “Santa Detail,” which provides Town resident children the opportunity to meet and greet with Santa. Your participation and guidance have made this event popular and a continued success.

You also developed and coordinated the “Believe 31” blood drive and chili cook-off in memory of Past Chief Ken Stach. This benefit has provided significant assistance to numerous families, both medically and financially.

Your involvement in holiday parties, Chief Dinners, pancake breakfasts, and general station assistance has ensured the success of each event.

Firefighter Szitar, your dedication to the Clay Fire Department and the residents of the Town of Clay is remarkable. For over 45 years, you have devoted your time, effort, and imagination to your brothers and sisters in service. Your reliability, constant devotion to duty, and steadfast effort embody the attributes of a volunteer firefighter. It is therefore fitting that you receive this year’s Clay Fire Department “Firefighter of the Year” award.

Congratulations on a job well done!

Some pictures from our banquet this past weekend! We held the swearing-in of our executive board, then the fire line. And acknowledged our top responders. Thank you all for supporting our community!

For the Executive Board, present were:
President - Christi Quesada
Treasurer - Jenny Coble
Financial Secretary - Tim Shaughnessy
Assistant Financial Secretary - Kristi Welkley
Head Trustee - Jeff Birardi

For the Fire Line, present were:
Chief - Rick Rioux
Deputy Chief - Ryan Meagher
Assistant Chief - Mark Procopio
Captain - Tim Shaughnessy
Lieutenant - Evan Merulla

Top 10 Responders, present were (in order):
Captain Tim Shaughnessy ( #1) (pictured)
Lou Szitar
Chief Rick Rioux
Christi Quesada
Deputy Chief Ryan Meagher
Dave Evangelista (pictured)

Stop by Clay Station 3 at 8129 Caughdenoy Road Tuesday between 6:15 and 6:45 pm to find out more about volunteering with us!

We guarantee you have a skill that will make a difference no matter what you do with our Department.

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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Ever wonder what it's like to be a volunteer firefighter? Stop by Clay Station 3 at 8129 Caughdenoy Rd on Tuesday between 6:15 and 6:45 pm to find out more info!

Join us in wishing a Happy Birthday Firefighter, Lou Szitar!

🥍 Congratulations Champions 🥍

The Cicero Fire Department was just notified that the CNS Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team has won the NYSPHSAA Class A Championship and the first time in 27 years.

The Town of Cicero, NY Fire Department's, Police Department's and NAVAC will be coming together at 5:45 pm to meet at the Frontage Road Plaza (7687 Frontage Road) where we will meet the other agencies, school busses and parents.

Once everyone arrives, those agencies in attendance will provide a victory es**rt using the following route:

👉 Frontage Road --> East Circle Drive --> Brewerton Road --> Route 31 --> CNS High School (Michael J. Bragman Stadium)

If you would like to support the players, coaches and parents, please feel free to stop at CNS High School to cheer them on as they arrive.

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Please join us in thanking the following members for their years of service to our community, with anniversary dates in June!

Kristi Welkley, Firefighter, 3 years
Christi Quesada, President/Firefighter/EMT, 5 years

🚨Thank you so much to our top responders from May! Our community appreciates your support! 🚨

Captain Tim Shaughnessy
Lou Szitar
Christi Quesada