Young CNY Firefighter Knows Definition of Hard Work & Helping

Age is just a number. A Central New York man is running his own business, working full-time for the town of Paris, and helping protect his community as a volunteer firefighter. At the age of 24. He's our First Responder of the week.

Meet Rob Evans

Rob Evans may only be 24 years old but he's got firefighting and a good work ethic in his blood.

Rob is a volunteer firefighter at Clayfire Fire Department who graduated from Onondaga Community College with a degree in Fire Protection Technology four years ago.

Fighting Fires & Planning Parties

When Rob isn't fighting fires, the down-to-earth guy works full-time for the Town of Paris. If that's not enough, Rob is also a business owner, running Evans Events Party Rentals.

Whether planning parties, fighting fires or shoveling out fire hydrants during the winter, Kylie Sisson, who nominated Rob for First Responder Friday, says he's always there.

He is always willing to help out family, friends and even strangers at any time.

Credit - Clayville Fire Dept/Facebook

100 Call Club

Rob became a member of the 100 Call Club and was honored during a banquet earlier this year, the first in-person reception for the department since COVID. Congratulation Rob. Thank you for all you do for your community. It's appreciated.

Credit - Clayville Fire Dept/Facebook

Nominate a First Responder

Do you know a first responder that deserves to be recognized? Tell us about someone who should be honored in Central New York - a firefighter, police officer, EMT, forest ranger, paramedic, DEC officer, military, rescuer, front-line worker, or any other person first on the scene.

Include their name, a picture, and why they should be recognized during 'First Responder Friday." We'll honor one first responder every Friday and as a way to say thank you, we'll give them a Bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes.

Honor a First Responder on 'First Responder Friday'

15 Of New York State's Most Wanted Criminals- November 2023

Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 11/01/2023:

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

Gallery Credit: Dave Wheeler

Tornado Rips Through Upstate New York Ski Resort

See the damage Mother Nature left behind at Snow Ridge Ski Resort in Turin, New York.

Gallery Credit: Credit - Polly McAdams

23 CNY School Mascots That Will Have to Change Name

There are several schools in Central New York that will be required to change their team logos and mascots after the state school board voted to eliminate Native American names.

Gallery Credit: Credit - Polly McAdams