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Syracuse council reviews $11,000 agreement with CNY EMS to recertify firefighters

Syracuse City Council · December 4, 2025
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Summary

Councilors reviewed a one-year agreement with CNY EMS to provide New York State–aligned recertification training for sworn firefighters; city staff said the $11,000 program will cover the department’s EMTs and paramedics and is required to maintain state certifications.

Syracuse City Council heard a proposal to enter an agreement with CNY EMS to provide firefighter EMS recertification required by the New York State Department of Health.

At the meeting a department chief explained the program will run through the EMS1 academy and cost about $11,000 for the year. The chief said the training is…

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