Program
Taunton provides students attending Onondaga Community College and other local institutions of higher education the opportunity to train, respond to calls, and live in one of our stations. This gives students the opportunity to be apart of one of the most progressive fire departments in Onondaga County.
Both stations are less than 3 miles from the Onondaga Community College Main Campus, 15 minute commute to LeMoyne College and 10 minutes to Syracuse University.
Accomodations
Taunton Station 2 will be exclusively utilized as livable quarters for bunk-ins.
Bunk-ins will be provided with a bed and dresser
Fully functional kitchen is available for use
Laundry facilities on-site
Bathroom and shower facilities (separate for men and women)
All similar amenities are also available at station 1 including a recreation and fitness room
Personal Protective Equipment
All bunk-ins will be issued approved personal protective equipment for use on fire, rescue and EMS incidents. Gear is also available for training purposes
You are responsible for the care of your PPE
You will receive department issued uniforms for duty shifts and classes
Local Attractions
Bad Axe Throwing
Movie Tavern
RPM Raceway
Destiny USA Mall
NYS Fairgrounds
Lakeview Amphitheater
Syracuse Crunch Hockey
Syracuse Mets Baseball
Syracuse University
LeMoyne College
Many Golf Courses