SYRACUSE — The Turkey Creek/Syracuse Fireman’s Barbecue has once again fed hundreds of citizens, continuing a fourth of July weekend tradition lasting nearly 30 years.

Starting at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 2, the firemen and women of Syracuse Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services, 402 N. Huntington St., serving Turkey Creek Fire Territory, prepared 600 chickens, 600 pork chops and 35 dozen ears of corn, according to firefighter Lee Gardner. In past years the barbecue has had as many 400 customers, said Gardner, and this Saturday looked to be no exception.

Proceeds from the barbecue will go into buying new equipment: personal safety gear like helmets and masks as well as vehicles and facilities.

Next year, the barbecue will celebrate its 30th anniversary. Before the chicken and pork chops, a the department held a hog roast.