Camillus FD

What's it all about? It's about helping people when they need help the most. That is what we do. We also work on health relations with the public and education of the adults and children through the school systems starting with Pre-K.

For you, the new member, there is some basic things we have you do in order to have the basic skills to help. It may sound like a lot at first, however, thousands have come before you and succeeded. There is no out of pocket cost to you. It starts like this;

-The interview.

- Getting a department physical so we know what you can safely do.

- Getting issued the Operating Guidelines, policies and by-laws as to how the department operates both in the field and in house.

- Getting matched up with another firefighter called a "sponsor". That person will be with you at all times through the first year and will be available anytime to answer questions and help you in all aspects of the start-up period.

CFD To Downsize and Consolidate Apparatus Fleet

With the help of the Village and Town of Camillus, the Camillus Fire Department is undergoing some changes to its apparatus fleet. The department is downsizing the apparatus fleet from six (6) rigs to four (4) rigs. The Camillus Fire Department is a village department supported and guided by the board of trustees. We work together with our friends on the town board jointly to provide emergency service to the western side of the Town of Camillus including the village. We have all worked very hard to find ways to provide our service while operating within a reasonable budget.

This streamlining has many benefits to both the fire department and the community. We are in the process of implimenting a new operational doctrine. We are also constructing two new multi purpose vehicles that will actually increase our capabilities and ISO rating, all with no new tax increases. With the help of the Village and Town, we were able to consolidate while working within the current operating budget that we have held the line on for the past several years.

Our new doctrine will increase our mission capability, enforce our commitment to working with our mutual-aid neighbors, reduce any duplication of equipment and rather, have apparatus that compliments existing apparatus within the town and surrounding areas.

We would like to thank the Village and Town boards for joining us and providing the support and foresight required to enhance service while reducing apparatus and working together to hold the line on taxes. The Camillus Fire Department is dedicated to providing the best possible all volunteer service at a reasonable cost. Our members are average citizens that take time to volunteer in times of need. We provide a host of services beyond just fighting fires.

Visit the apparatus section for updates and feel free to contact a chief or stop by the station for details on our consolidation project.

Regards,

Chief Scott Binns