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The ATV Raffle Was October 3rd The The Fall Fest. We Had A Great Turnout. Thank You Everyone Who Has Bought Tickets.
Volunteers Needed!
The Bridgeport Fire Co. is looking for new volunteers. If you are willing to learn new skills and wish to help your community, please contact us for an application. There are several positions that need to be filled including firefighter, EMS, and fire police. Please call 633-0510 and leave a brief message. Someone will get back to you. You can also send us an email: join_bridgeportfd.com
CONTACT US
(315)-633-9048
Our History
By Bill Pindle
The date was January 30, 1935 Ed Pindle and Leroy "Cub" Sternberg were fishing on Oneida Lake the temperature was 10 F. At around 11:00 am in the morning the church bell started to ring. This was the only way the village had to signal that there was a fire. Ed and Cub quickly left the Lake and came to the village. They could see that the hotel in the center of town was on fire. This hotel was occupied by Toots Knowles and was also known as the Slingerland House. With no fire department there was little anyone could do so help was summoned from Chittenango, Minoa, Cicero, and East Syracuse Fire Departments. Chittenango and Minoa drafted water from the bridge at Chittenango creek East Syracuse and Cicero also joined to fight the fire. The fire started in the automotive shop of this building. The West End of the hotel was completely burned off leaving only the east part of the building, which is now part of the Mid-Lake plaza owned by Don Sattler. During the fire, Lula ValAlstine and Hanky Pindle served coffee and sandwiches in the store across the street owned by Lula. This store originally stood on the corner of North Road and Route 31. There were many spectators and most watched from the west side of the bridge as the road was filled with fire engines and hoses.Less than a month later, on February 23, the first meeting of the Bridgeport Fire Department was held in Frank Pindles garage which is now Larrys Body Shop (owner: Larry Pindle). The meeting was held in the front portion of the present cinderblock building. According to Tom Sheldon who was a young boy at the time and whom attended the meeting those present were Ro Cook, Harry Sheldon, Ed Pindle, Jack Myers, Rev. Baden Mudge, Richard Brown and Frank Pindle. Tom remembers that wooden planks were put on cinder blocks for the men to sit on. At this meeting it was agreed that this group of men would attend the town meeting in Chittenango and request some fire protection for Bridgeport. The town agreed that if Bridgeport would construct a building, the town would furnish the first pumper. The building was constructed with materials hauled to Bridgeport from the old Dairymens League building in Kirkville. The used blocks were cleaned and thus a building was started. A gentleman did the masonry work by the name of George Bradley. Young boys hauled water from Chittenango Creek in barrels so the cement could be mixed. Jay Nichols and Ed Pindle were the head carpenters and the building was completed. The new Federal 500 gal. Per minute pumper was delivered on February 29, 1936 the cost was $3,000 plus $600 for 2000 ft of 2 ½ inch hose and now Bridgeport had its own Fire Department. The first Chief was Harry Sheldon and the first president was Ro Cook. Our first fire call was on March 1,1936 to a Lakeport cottage fire. Before the SouthBay Fire Department was organized Bridgeport covered all along Lakeshore Road in the Town of Cicero where we met up with the Cicero Fire Department. We also covered all of Town of Cicero to Eastwood Road. Bob Tubbert and Ernie Bailey were very instrumental in getting the fire department incorporated in 1949. Bob Tubbert, Ernie Bailey, and Dan Snyder all ran the field days at different times. The field days were originally called Old Home Days and were held at Damons Point at one time. They usually held the Old Home Days on the 4th of July. Today the field days are held on Labor Day Weekend. The Ambulance Service was started in the early 50s and at one time the Department had two Ambulances. The Community was served very well by this service. In 1988 the Ambulance was replaced with a Medical Rescue Vehicle. Today the Medical Rescue Squad is with out a doubt one of the best unpaid professional units in central New York.In 1960 Station #2 was built in Lakeport. With Engine 4 stationed there and a crew of highly trained individuals, this gives the district better coverage and a faster response time. We can boast to having the best equipment that is available today in the fire service. We have three class-A type pumpers with a 1,250 gal. Per minute pumping capacity. Each pumper is equipped to the utmost. We also have a heavy rescue, Medical Rescue and two Squads. These vehicles are also fully equipped. We have three Chiefs Cars that are essential for use as the command center during emergency situations. Station #2 is home to two 1949 Mack Pumpers that are fully restored and used only for parades. I cant help but mention that I rode to my first fire on Bridgeports original Mack. I was only 7 years old at the time, the fire was at Damons Point and my uncle was driving, boy did i catch hell.
EMS
Bridgeport EMT Staff:
Charlie Brundage - EMT
Lori Bulken - EMT
Cathy Giacona - EMT
Sara Harrison - EMT
Carl Hoyt - AEMT
David Hunter Sr. - EMT
Mark Sager - EMT
Lou Thompson - CFR-EMT
Ted Webber - EMT
OFFICERS
Executive Officers:
President- Paul Smith
Vice President- Martin Pine
Secretary- Cathy Giacona
Treasurer- N/A
Assistant Treasurer- Lori Bulken
Property Clerk- N/A
Line Officers:
Chief- James Ostrowski
Deputy Chief- Jerry Honors
Assistant Chief- Lou Thompson
1st Captain- Scott Griffith
2nd Captain- Dale Lamphear
1st Lieutenant- Robert Olmsted
2nd Lieutenant- Carl Aley
Board Of Directors:
Chairperson- Carl Hoyt
Member- Earl L. Delore
Member- David Hunter Sr.
Member- Richard Kunz
Member- Earl D. Delore
STORAGE
Our new building located behind station one was constructed during the summer of 2007. Its primary purpose of public storage makes use of a wealth of space inside. Over 6000 square feet of floor space with 12 foot ceilings and state of the art security makes it ideal for winter storage of cars, trucks, boats, campers, motorcycles and any other large items people need to keep under protective cover. Warm weather uses include concessions during our annual field days and other fundraisers.
Some key features include:
* 6000 sq. ft. of floor space
* High tech. security system
* 12 ft. ceilings throughout
* 12' X 12' rear access door
* Insulated steel roof
* Sturdy concrete floor
To reserve a space for the upcoming winter season, please call our business line (315) 633-0510 and leave a message. You can also contact us via email storage_bridgeportfd.com
LiNkS
Fire Departments-
Chittenango: http://www.chittfire.org
North Chittenango: N/A
Fayettville: http://www.fayettevillefd.org
Minoa: http://www.minoafire.com
South Bay: http://www.southbayfd.org
Cicero: http://www.cicerofd.org
Fire Associations-
FASNY: http://fasny.com
CNY Fire Trucks: http://www.cnyfiretrucks.com/
Fire Equipment-
Jerome Fire: http://www.jeromefire.com/
E-One: http://www.e-one.com
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