On Sunday, May 16th 2021, Potsdam Fire and Hannawa Falls spent their Sunday at the St. Lawrence County Training Center. Firefighters practiced skills on hose advancement and fire search and rescue in the training building. Then members worked on roof venting with Tower 5 and the roof prop. Vehicle extrication was performed using extrication tools off of Rescue 14. Firefighters ended the day with ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, May 12th 2021, at 0836 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a report a two car motor vehicle accident at 106 Market Street, with unknown injuries and damage to a power pole. At the time of alarm, Engine 49, Chauffeured by Paid Driver Bob Pierce responded and arrived on scene at 0839 hours. It was found one vehicle had lost control while traveling ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, May 11th 2021, at 0607 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to 302 River Road for a report of a car into a pole with unknown injuries. At 0611 hours, Engine 80 (J. Corbett) responded. Potsdam Town Highway advised while Engine 80 was enroute that a car was into a pole and the pole had sheared with primary's down and requested National Grid. At 0615 hours, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, April 26, 2021 at 1603 hours, Potsdam Rescue was dispatched to 122 River Road for a report of a 57 year old male who was unconscious. The caller stated they could smell something strange at the residence. At 1611 hours, Potsdam Fire was dispatched to the location. The homeowner had returned home to find a male who was working on the house passed out in the basement. The home owner was able ... (Full Story)

The Potsdam Fire Department spent Monday night training at Market Square Mall. Members spent the evening training with E-80 and T-5. They learned how to setup and operate the aerial master stream on T-5 while drafting water out of the Raquette River. This included members climbing the 101 foot ladder to operate the bucket of the tower. Members also trained on E-80's deck gun and the Blitz Fire, an ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Members of the Potsdam Fire Department wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family of past member Robert "Chick" Gebo.
Bob passed away at the age of 90 on Friday, April 17th, 2021 in South Carolina where he and his late wife Norma lived for many years in retirement.
Bob served with the Department from August of 1955 until June of 1971.... (Full Story)

The annual meeting and election of officers for the Potsdam Fire Department was held on April 9, 2021.

The slate of officers for 2021-2022 are as followed:

Timothy L. Jerome-Chief

Mark F. Bradish- 1st Assistant Chief

Daniel L. McGregor- 2nd Assistant Chief

Congratulations to all.... (Full Story)

On Tuesday, March 23rd 2021, at 1403 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched behind Clarkson's Riverside Apartments for a report of a large outside fire that had spread into the woods. At the time of alarm, Engine 49 chauffeured by Paid Driver Bob Pierce responded, arriving on scene at 1407 hours. Rescue 30 and Tanker 100 responded afterwards. Firefighters found a fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1719 hours, on Sunday March 21st 2021, Potsdam Fire and Norwood Fire were dispatched to 654 River Road for a reported grill on fire on a deck, threatening the home. Potsdam Fire 36-1 (T. Jerome) responded POV and arrived on scene to find the grill, fully involved and the fire had spread to the structure. 36-1 and a Norwood firefighter used two fire extinguishers to stop the spread of the fire. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, March 16th 2021, at 1220 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to 165 Heath Road for a report of a wood boiler on fire. 36-2 requested West Stockholm Fire mutual aid for engine, tanker, and manpower. At 1226 hours, Engine 80 (J. Keleher) and Tanker 100 (S. Keleher) responded followed by Rescue 14 (C. Corbett) and arrived on scene at 1232 hours. It was found ... (Full Story & Photos)