Oswego Fire Department

OSWEGO - According to the CDC, there are roughly 10 deaths per day from unintentional drowning (non-boating related). One in five victims are children. Follow these tips to reduce your or your family member's risk of drowning. Never Swim Alone. Supervise Children When They're in the Water. Don't Play Breath-Holding Games. Always Wear a Life Vest.... Don't Jump in the Water to Save a Friend. Enter the Water Feet First. Stay Away From Pool Drains. Stay in Designated Swim Areas Avoid Using Alcohol Learn CPR #watersafety #LearnCPR #drowning #oswegofire See more

OSWEGO - Today is World Bicycle Day. Bicycle's are a great way to get around and excellent way to get physically fit. Follow these tips to keep yourself and your family safe.

Thoughts are with the members and families of the Los Angeles County Fire Department after the loss of multiple members of the department following a work related shooting.

We are now taking reservations for the two Breitbeck Park Fire Patios and our newest fire patio in Wright’s Landing Marina. Reservations are available seven days a week, 6:00-10:00pm for $25 by calling 315-343-8430. Be sure to book your reservation right away as they fill fast!

On this day we remember those who gave their lives for the safety and freedom of our country. Your ultimate sacrifice for our country will not be forgotten.

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State of the City.

Vaccination roll out expands.

Mayor’s Town Hall with staff from Oswego Health.

OSWEGO - More people die in home fires than any other type of fire. People with disabilities and children are most at risk to lose their lives. Did you know that most home fires in America occur in December and January. There are steps that you can take to reduce the risk of a fire in your home. Have a home fire plan that includes smoke and CO detectors, Plug space heaters directly into outlets and keep combustible materials at least 36" away, Keep chimney and vents clear of snow and ice and use flameless candles. #firesafety #fireprevention #getoutalive #smokedetectors #oswegofire

Oswego Firefighters and Police are on the scene of a natural gas leak on West First Street. Avoid the area.

Mayor’s Town Hall

OSWEGO - Oswego Firefighters remember those killed in the holocaust this International Holocaust Remembrance Day and those who welcomed the refugees here to Oswego over 75 years ago. #weremember #USHMM #oswegofire

OSWEGO In the event of a poisoning call 911 immediately. Keep chemical products in their original bottles or containers. Do not use food containers such as cups, bottles, or jars to store chemical products such as cleaning solutions or beauty products. Store all medicines and household products up and away and out of sight in a cabinet where a child cannot reach them. Never mix household products together. For example, mixing bleach and ammonia can result in toxic gases. Wear protective clothing (gloves, long sleeves, long pants, socks, shoes) if you spray pesticides or other chemicals. Turn on the fan and open windows when using chemical products such as household cleaners. If unsure what to do contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. #preventpoison #homesafety #oswegofire

OSWEGO - Wearing masks and social distancing help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others, but these measures are not enough. Vaccines will work with your immune system so it will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed. For more information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus #covidvaccine #wearmasks #stopthespread #oswegofire

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

Please be on the lookout for this missing teenager! Report any information to the Oswego Police Department.

Stay warm and stay safe as temperatures turn colder. Give your space heaters space and don't overload outlets.

Oswego Firefighters joined our partners at Oswego Police at Oswego Headstart’s Community Helpers Day. Participants learned about their friends who help people everyday and were able to see the ladder truck and police car.

West Bridge Street between Liberty Street and Hillside Ave is closed. National Grid is onscene working on a broken utility pole. Please use alternate routes.

Halloween will be here before we know it, here is some event info and suggestions to keep our ghouls and goblins safe this Halloween #Oswegofire #CityofOswego Oswego Speedway

Good morning Oswego!! Get out and enjoy this beautiful fall day!!!

Oswego Firefighters are continuously training to stay prepared for a variety of contingencies. Not only do firefighters have to be prepared, but the equipment we use as well. Ladders and trucks are tested annually as well as fire pumps, breathing apparatus, heart monitors and defibrillators. This week third party services visit Oswego to put our apparatus through their paces to ensure that they pump accordingly and that ladders will support weight in the event that someone was to jump to the ladder. Truck 1 has a 2,000 gallon per minute pumping capacity and Truck 2 a 1,500 gallon per minute capacity. Each engine has the same capacity. All are happy to know that everything passed the grueling tests and stand ready to perform when called upon.

Three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms! Smoke alarms should be installed inside of every bedroom, outside of every sleeping area in the hallway, and on every level of the home, including the basement. If your alarms are more than 10 years old, replace them. Does your home have enough working smoke alarms to protect your family in case of fire? #oswegofire

Oswego Firefighters remember the service of Firefighter Char Barbera who suddenly passed away over the weekend. Our thoughts are with her family in this difficult time.

Young Adventurer program. Get involved.

OSWEGO - Oswego Firefighters are on the scene of a minor apartment fire at the Eastpoint Apartments. Firefighters have the fire contained and are assisting residents. There are no reported injuries. Cooking fires are the leading cause of fires in homes. Never leave cooking materials alone on the stove. Be sure to have working smoke detectors and have a plan to escape.

OSWEGO - Oswego Firefighters and Police are currently on the scene of a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on SR-104, east of downtown. Currently traffic in both directions is being diverted. Please use alternative streets in traveling in the area.

An estimated 1,500 area residents are without power. National Grid has crews assigned to remedy the issue. Several traffic signals are out, please treat these intersections as 4-way stop and take it slow. Please check on neighbors that may need assistance, and call 911 for emergencies. Click on the link below for updates.

Walk to school day with our friends at Trinity Catholic School.