Community
Basic EMT Course Scheduled
The Oswego City Fire Department, through its EMS Education Bureau, will be conducting an Emergency Medical Technician Basic original course.
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Community
OFD Presents Scholarships
The Oswego Firefighters Association awarded two scholarships for 2009 high school graduates.
Fulton Daily News
Volney Home Destroyed By Fire
There’s no word yet on what caused a house fire in Volney Wednesday.
The home at 1508 County Route 57 was destroyed by fire late in the afternoon. The one-family home is owned by Sandra Audas, according to the county’s online property tax database.
No injuries were reported. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
Oswego Daily News
Fire Training Center Close To Winter Shut-Down
The Oswego County fire training school is up and running, helping firefighters prepare for the experiences they will meet in the field. Fire Coordinator John Hinds says the county is preparing for the winter shut down and looking forward to the spring, when it will resume its efforts to work out the bugs at the facility and welcome new groups of students.
Oswego Daily News
Heating Safety Tips Offered
As cold weather approaches, people are thinking about how they can heat their homes and not spend a fortune. As fuel costs continue to soar, homeowners are exploring alternative sources of home heating. Fire and health officials have a few safety suggestions to offer.
Fulton Daily News
Crews Investigate Cause of House Fire in Volney
Investigators with the county’s Cause and Origin Team are on the scene this morning of a house fire that started Monday evening at 492 Rowlee Road in the town of Volney. The one-story structure, which was unoccupied at the time, was a total loss.
Oswego Daily News
Fire Damages West Side Home
The fire did extensive damage to the kitchen area of the West Cayuga Street residence. No one was home and no injuries were reported. The probable cause is an electrical problem in the kitchen area, fire officials said.
Oswego Daily News
Committee Revisits Fire Department’s Vehicle Request
The Administrative Services Committee recommends approving the sale of an old OFD vehicle. If there is enough funds to purchase a new vehicle after that, the council will consider that possibility in the future.
Community
Oswego City Bureau Of Fire To Bolster Fire Prevention Efforts With FM Global Grant
The Oswego City Bureau of Fire received a $1,300 fire prevention grant recently from FM Global, a leading property insurer of the world’s largest businesses based in Johnston, R.I.
Oswego Daily News
Councilors Consider New Vehicle Purchases
The need is there, they say of department heads’ request for new vehicles. However, the city’s resources are running low this time of year. To make these purchases, the city will need to come up with new sources of funding.