The Potsdam Fire Department has responded to numerous calls over the last few days, they are as follows:

January 18, 2022 at 1417 hours - Fire Alarm activation at Clarkson University, alarm malfunction

January 19,2022 at 0720 hours - Motor vehicle collision on Maple Street, Property damage only

January 19, 2022 at 1043 hours - Fire Alarm activation at Price Chopper on Market St. Testing Sprinkler ... (Full Story)

On Tuesday, January 4th, 2022, at 1117 hours, West Stockholm Fire, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to 633 Heath Road for a reported structure fire. West Stockholm's 48-4 arrived on scene and confirmed a working structure fire, and requested Brasher-Winthrop Fire to the scene for manpower and tanker. At 1124 hours, Engine 80 (J. Corbett) and Tanker 100 (J. Keleher) ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, January 1st 2022, at 2125 hours, Potsdam Fire were dispatched to thefront of Price Chopper on Market Street for a report of a pole on fire, possible blown transformer. Engine 49 Chauffeured by Career Fire Driver Bob Crowe, responded at the time of alarm and arrived on scene at 2128 hours, to find that the transformer was not on fire but appeared to have been blown. National Grid was contacted ... (Full Story)

On Friday, December 17th 2021, at 1313 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to 7998 US Highway 11 for a reported car into a power pole with occupants trapped inside of the vehicle. The pole and power lines were on the vehicle as well. At 1317 hours, Engine 80 (J. Keleher) responded followed by Rescue 14 (J. Corbett) and arrived on scene at 1319 hours. The vehicle ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday morning, Potsdam Fire Engine 49 was out at an alarm activation at Seacomm Bank, when at 0602 hours, Potsdam Fire, Norwood Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to 581 Sissonville Road for a reported structure fire. Engine 49 Chauffeured by Paid Driver Bob Pierce checked enroute, followed by Tanker 100 (J. Keleher). 36-3 Assistant Chief Dan McGregor checked enroute and ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, December 13th 2021, at 1626 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a two car motor vehicle accident with entrapment at 7375 US Highway 11 infront of Steve's RV Center. At 1627 hours, Rescue 14 (Ju. McGregor) responded and arrived on scene at 1630 hours, followed by Engine 80 (J. Keleher). Assistant Chief Dan McGregor became Command of the incident. Command ... (Full Story & Photos)

High wind warnings were in place and Potsdam firefighters anticipated a busy night with the potential for wind gust up to 70 mph. As the evening approached the 911 center started receiving a high number of storm related calls. At 18:30 hrs. the St. Lawrence County 911 Center put out a County all call asking all fire departments to man their stations for storm related calls. 18 Potsdam firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members of the Potsdam Fire Department will be selling Christmas Trees beginning, Friday November 26th from 10AM-10PM, at the Potsdam Fire Station located at 42 Main Street in Potsdam.

The trees are fresh cut Balsams and range from 5 to 10 feet, and will be available for $45. Free delivery is provided within the Potsdam Fire Department fire protection area.

Hours of Sales:
Monday-Thursday: 5:00pm-9:00pm
Friday: ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, November 7th 2021, at 1625 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a report of a vehicle fire in front of Sears at 6574 State Highway 56. At the time of alarm, Engine 49 Chauffeured by Paid Driver Bob Pierce responded and arrived at 1627 hours to find a 1986 Ford F-150, with an active fire in the engine compartment. Firefighters stretched a 100' 1 3/4" ... (Full Story)

On Saturday, November 6th 2021, at 1046 hours, West Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to 2505 County Route 35 for a report of a garage fire, threatening the house. At 1050 hours, West Potsdam Chief requested Potsdam Fire with engine, tanker, and manpower. Norwood Fire, Madrid Fire, and Norfolk Fire were requested for manpower and tankers to the scene. At 1100 hours, Tanker ... (Full Story & Photos)