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)

On Wednesday, November 3rd 2021, at 0828 hours, West Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a reported shed on fire at 457 Barker Road. At 0833 hours, West Potsdam 47-2 requested Potsdam Fire with tanker and manpower to the scene. At 0836 hours, Tanker 100 (B. Andrus) responded and arrived on scene at 0843 hours. Engine 80 (S. Corbett) responded for an additional tanker ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, October 25th 2021, at 1852 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a car vs deer with air bag deployment in the vicinity of 743 Old Potsdam Parishville Road. Central Dispatch advised that the patient had hit his head on impact. At 1853 hours, Engine 80 (J. Keleher) staffed with a crew of 4 were enroute and arrived on scene at 1858 hours. It was determined ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, October 22, 2021, Potsdam Fire participated in Careers on Wheels at the Lawrence Avenue Elementary School. Potsdam Fire joined West Stockholm Fire, Hannawa Falls Fire, along with a Fire Protection Specialist and K9 from the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control. Representatives from New York State Police, Sheriff's Department, Potsdam Police Department, Border Patrol, DEC, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the Potsdam Fire Department extend their sincere condolences to the family of Honor Roll member Terry Davis.
Terry passed away on Monday, October 18th. He is survived by his wife Jean, son Scott and daughters Jennifer and Tracy, along with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Terry served with the Department from August 1964 until March of 1979. He spent several years serving ... (Full Story)

On Thursday, October 7th 2021, at 0003 hours, Potsdam Fire was requested by Potsdam Police for report of a motor vehicle accident with a car smoking at the intersection of Sandstone Drive and Pine Street. Engine 49, Chauffeured by Paid Driver Mark Maroney, responded at the time of the alarm, and arrived on scene two minutes later to find no smoke or fire. Engine 49 provided scene lighting for the ... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the Potsdam Fire Dept. wish to extend their sincere condolences to the family of Honor Roll member Louis J. Labrake. Louis passed away on September 27th at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife Carol, sons Jim (Tammy) and Steve (Kelly) along with several grandchildren. Louis served with the Department from Sept. 23, 1965 until March 1 of 1976. Cremation services through Garner ... (Full Story & Photos)

America’s fallen fire heroes, who died in the line of duty, will be honored at the 40th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, October 2-3, 2021 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The names of 215 firefighters will become a permanent part of the National Memorial in honor of their sacrifices.

Chief White died in the line of duty on December 5, 2019 while operating at the scene of a structure ... (Full Story & Photos)