LONGTIME MEMBER AND PAST COMMISSIONER JIM PARIS

As published in the Syracuse Post Standard, 1/30/2014

James H. Paris, 82, of Kirkville, passed away Sunday at James Square Health & Rehabilitation Centre after a long illness. Born in Syracuse, Mr. Paris was a resident of Kirkville for many years. He was a graduate of Minoa Schools as well as St. Louis University. Mr. Paris retired from Frasier & Fassler where he worked as a HVAC designer until his retirement. A lifetime member of the Kirkville Fire Company, Mr. Paris served as a District Fire Commissioner for many years. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Minoa and enjoyed golfing, bowling and deep sea fishing in his leisure time. In 2003, he proudly received the Citizen of the Year award from the Kirkville community. Mr. Paris was predeceased by his wife, Jeanette in 2007 and his son, James Steven in 2005. Surviving are his six daughters, Sister Frances James (Gail Ann) Paris of Syracuse, Claudette Marie Paris of NC, Joyce Lynn (George) Fuller of North Syracuse, Betty Louise (Harry) Paris of Orwell, Sue Christine Ouellette of Cicero, and Barbara Nancy Paris of NC; many grandchildren and nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Mary's Church, Minoa. Private burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Minoa. Calling hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, 702 Legion Dr., Chittenango. Contributions may be made to the Kirkville Fire Company, P.O. Box 6, Kirkville, NY 13082. G.F. Zimmer F.H. Chittenango 687-3366

2014 LINE OFFICERS

Chief (Car 1) - Jeff Zacharias

1st Deputy Chief (Car 2) - Kevin Bell

2nd Deputy Chief (Car 3) - Don Zacharias

Captain - Shawn Foster

1st Lieutenant - Corey Wilson

2nd Lieutenant - Justin Zacharias

2014 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

President- Wayne Barkauskas

Vice President - Don Messenger

Treasurer - George Steinberger

Assistant Treasurer - Corey Wilson

Secretary - Jeff Barker

Assistant Secretary - Mike Recor

Trustee - James Gooley

Trustee - Bruce Foster

Trustee - Ed Visser

LIVE BURN TRAINING - CLAY FIRE TOWER

On November 18, 2013, members of the Kirkville Fire Company participated in live burn training at the Clay Fire Training Center. For more photos click here.

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VETERAN'S MEMORIAL STONE DEDICATED

The Kirkville Fire Company joined the Kirkville Venture Crew in dedicating a Veteran's Memorial stone in the Kirkville Cemetery. The Kirkville Cemetery is the final resting place of our Past Chief Stan Nash who served with the United States Marine Corps, along with many of our founding members. Pictured at the dedication ceremony are front row: FF Mike Recor (US Marine Corps veteran), FF Wayne Barkauskas, FF Jeff Barker (US Navy veteran), Capt. Shawn Foster; back row: FF Ed Visser, Chief Jeff Zacharias. To see more photos, click here

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SIGNAL 99 BARN FIRE, MUTUAL AID TO MANLIUS

On October 16, 2013 at 17:58, Kirkville Car 3 and Engine 3 responded mutual aid to Manlius on a Signal 99 barn fire at 171 West Seneca Street. Click here for the news story from WSYR-TV Channel 9.

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TUNNEL TO TOWERS RUN 2013

 

Photo of FF Mike Recor representing the Kirkville Fire Company in the annual Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run in New York City. This year over 30,000 participants took part in the 12th annual run and walk in memory of those who were killed on September 11, 2001. Way to go, Mike!

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SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) UPGRADES

With the help of a grant from the Department of Homeland Security, Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, Kirkville Fire Company has been able to upgrade our old and obsolete SCBA units and compressor filling station. The new equipment, now in service, is fully NFPA-compliant and is a major upgrade to personnel safety and our overall efficiency on the fireground. To read more about the grant click here

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LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS

Thanks to Mueller Farms for their help in upgrading the landscaping in front of the firehouse. Much Appreciated!

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 WELCOME!

 

 

 The Kirkville Fire Company welcomes you to its website. We are one of four fire departments serving the Town of Manlius in Onondaga County, just east of Syracuse, New York. We are 100% volunteer and provide fire suppression, rescue and EMS first responder service. Our 30 dedicated members operate a Rescue Pumper, an Engine, a light rescue unit and several support vehicles out of one station. We hope you enjoy learning more about what we do in the community. Please feel free to contact us with questions or comments.

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ACCIDENT VICTIM EXTRICATION TRAINING

In September 2012, eight Kirkville firefighters along with several personnel from East Syracuse, Dewitt, and other departments completed Accident Victim Extrication Training.

Practice cars in place prior to training

 

FF S. Foster and FF Steinberger prepare rescue stabilizer struts

 

FF S. Foster opening the roof with an air chisel

 

FF Wilson operating hydraulic cutters

 

Practice auto completely dismantled by class participants

 

 

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CAN WE FIND YOU?

 

OUR NEW HOUSE NUMBER SIGNS ARE SHOWING UP ALL OVER TOWN!

 New! Click here for a brochure detailing our address sign program

If your house number is not clearly legible, we may have trouble finding you in the event of an emergency call, especially at night or in inclement weather. The Kirkville Fire Company is now selling house number signs that are legible, reflective, visible from either direction, and mountable on the appropriate side of the street (particularly important if your mailbox is across the street). We encourage all Kirkville Fire District residents to purchase one of these signs for $20 including mounting post. We'll even install it for you!  If you're interested in purchasing one of these signs for your home or business, and you are located within our Fire District (click here to check), then please send us an email to AddressSigns@kirkvillefire.com 

Non-District residents: If you don't live in our Fire District, you can still purchase the exact model signs we're using directly from our supplier by clicking here . We recommend 4" numerals on a green sign panel. Please note that posts are not provided for orders placed through the sign company.

 

 

Click here to read our recent Neighbors East article

Click here to see our recent news story on WSYR-TV

 

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