This evening members from Sennett Fire and neighboring mutual aid companies from Owasco and Fleming gathered at Owasco FD Station 1 to train on techniques to use during “Man-vs-Machine” incidents

Attendees practiced skills ranging from ring removal and various hand entrapments to PTO shaft and snowblower accidents.

Training was conducted by Doug Whittaker from the Cayuga County Office of Emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, February 17th at 0021hrs Sennett units and mutual aid were dispatched to a reported structure fire on County House Road

Upon arrival of the first chiefs, heavy smoke was found to be issuing from an approximately 10,000 sq.ft., multi-story, industrial facility. Additional resources were quickly requested, including a second RIT due to the size of the building.

First arriving companies ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sennett units have responded to 2 motor vehicle collisions and a medical call today. One collision damaged a utility pole and required the temporary closure of Franklin Street Rd. between Pine Ridge Rd. and the city line.

Fire, EMS, law enforcement and utility crews are always working to ensuring your safety. Please be cautious and travel safe.... (Full Story & Photos)

We are out at Tractor Supply Company on Grant Ave selling tickets for our Tractor Raffle! Stop by between 9-2 and get yours today!... (Full Story & Photos)

The Sennett Fire Department held it's annual election of Social and Chief Officers at the January business meeting. During the week after elections interested members were interviewed by the Chiefs and appointed to the remaining fire line offices for the coming year.

Congratulations and best of luck to our officers for 2024!

Chief of Department Ben Haynes
Deputy Chief Brandon La Sagna
Assistant ... (Full Story)

At present all roads in the town are open to traffic. There may still be localized closures and lane reductions as utility crews work to clear debris and make repairs.

Additionally, keep an eye on the local weather forecast as we are expecting another storm this evening beginning around 7pm.

If you must travel please exercise caution.... (Full Story)

Update: At present, the following roads closures are in place in the town:

- Cherry Street Road between Franklin St. Rd. and Center St. is closed due to a tree and wires down.
- Taylor Road is closed due to trees and wires down.

Please use caution and do not attempt to move downed utility wires as they may be energized. Report any storm damage to the appropriate agency.... (Full Story)

In the last 36 hours, SFD personnel responded to 30+ weather related incidents ranging from trees and wires down, to pole fires and flooded basements. Those were in addition to non-storm related medical and service calls.

Over 20 SFD members staffed 6 pieces of apparatus and the command post at Fire Station 2 on Franklin St. Rd.

Thank you to our members for their time and dedication.

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