Firefighters standing by awaiting St. Lawrence Gas.

Potsdam Fire Responds to Natural Gas Leak at Clarkson University JULY 01 - July, 01 2008 At 14:39hrs Potsdam Fire was alerted by Clarkson Safety that the contractor working in front of the Education Resource Center (ERC) had struck a natural gas main and it was leaking. Engine 49 responded and arrived on scene to find the Science Center Building being evacuated by Clarkson Safety. The blow off from the leak could be heard from across the parking lot. The contractor had ... (Full Story & Photos)

PFD Wins Again! JUNE 15 - The Potsdam Fire Department had another successful NNY Volunteer Firefighter's convention as they took First Place in the Best Department without Music - Class A category. The Potsdam contingent looked strong as they marched along the parade route in the high heat and humidity in downtown Lake Placid. Congratulations to the men and women of the Potsdam Fire Department in again achieving this honor!... (Full Story & Photos)

The line of march.

Engine 49 arriving in Potsdam

Potsdam Fire Puts New Engine 49 in Service MAY 30 - On Tuesday May 27th, 2008 the Potsdam Fire Department accepted delivery of a New 2008 Rosenbauer Pumper. The new Engine is a rescue style pumper with a rear mounted pump. This design was chosen as it moves the fire pump behind the rear axle allowing for deeper compartments and more storage space. This is the first pumper of this design in St. Lawrence County. Engine 49 will be the first out Village ... (Full Story & Photos)

Potsdam Fire Celebrates Memorial Day MAY 26 - May, 28 2008 Members of the Potsdam Fire Department participated in Memorial Day festivities again this year. Firefighters in Full Dress Uniform gathered in front of the Fire Departments Monument to pay tribute to those who have answered their final alarm, and those who have served our Country. After the brief ceremony firefighters marched in the Annual Memorial Day Parade. Potsdam firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

Potsdam Firefighters march proudly up Market St

Fully Involved Pickup Truck on US Highway 11 APRIL 24 - At 22:11 St Lawrence County 911 alerted Potsdam Firefighters of a vehicle on fire US Highway 11, south of the Village line towards Canton. As Potsdam firefighters were en route a NY State Police unit arrived on-scene and reported a working pickup truck fire in the driving lane, everyone was out of the vehicle the driver had severe burns to his hands. Potsdam Fire Chief Dave McGregor (36-1) arrived ... (Full Story & Photos)

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