Three new firefighters were sworn in to the Utica Fire Department on Friday, July 31.
Three more members!
Utica mayor rob palmieri appointed the three new fire fighters this morning in a swearing-in ceremony at hanna park.
Utica fire chief scott ingersoll says the recruits, along with 22 recruits from across the state, will begin a rigorous, 14-week training program at the utica fire academy starting on monday.
Ingersoll says the fire academy will be held at mohawk valley community college to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Firefighters are working on a new wildland fire burning near Palisade. The 45 Fire is burning in the Rapid Creek area near the..
Chopper 2 was over Passaic Street around 3:30 p.m. as firefighters worked in the severe heat to get the upper hand on the flames.
