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The Utica Fire Department's Sunset Avenue firehouse is now operating with Advanced Life Support capabilities.

Tuesday, February 16th, 2016

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Utica's Fire Chief has fond memories of what it was like to be an active fireman, responding to calls, saving lives and buildings.

The Irish flag was raised over Utica City Hall today. The St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal, Utica Fire Chief Russ Brooks, was joined by Mayor Rob Palmieri for the flag raising ceremony. Utica's annual St. Patrick's Day parade takes place on Saturday morning starting at 10:00...

The mood was joyful at the Hotel Utica as the ceremonial St. Patrick's Day Shillelagh was passed from last year's Grand Marshall, Pat Costello, to this year's Grand Marshall, Fire Chief Russ Brooks.

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Utica Common Council's Public Safety Committee met with Fire Chief Russ Brooks to hear how he plans to deal with the recent reductions to the Fire Department compliment.

Utica, NY (WIBX) - A special Utica Common Council meeting will be held tomorrow to discuss cuts to the Utica Fire Department.

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Mayor David Roefaro is cutting his pay 5-percent, and the salaries of his department heads by 2-percent, to symbolize "the concessions we all must make."

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Today's marks the one year anniversary of Amanda's Law.