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)

On September 22nd, 2021, Potsdam Fire was on campus at SUNY Potsdam for a Fire Safety Fair and Mock Dorm burn. During the Fire Safety Fair, members of the Potsdam Fire Department along with the FIre Protection Specialists from the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control helped raise awareness of fire safety issue to the new and returning residents at SUNY Potsdam. Students were shown how to pull ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, September 15th 2021, Potsdam Fire and Brasher-Winthrop Fire joined West Stockholm Fire for a multi-company training drill simulating a fire at the United Methodist Church in West Stockholm. Firefighters from all 3 departments trained on hose relays by running 1,100 feet of 5-inch Large Diameter Hose from a draft site on the Hatch Road to the church. Potsdam Engine 48 served as the draft ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, September 14th 2021, at 0947 hours, Potsdam Fire, Norwood Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a reported porch fire at 113 Park Street in Unionville. The caller reported that they had a fire on their porch overnight that was caused by a grill and the porch was still smoldering. County Car 10 was first arriving and advised that it was in the alley way between the ... (Full Story)

On Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 at 0802 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a reported outside gas leak at Swan Landing Apartments. At 0803 hours, Potsdam Fire Engine 49 responded, chauffeured by Career Fire Driver Jerry Robar, and arrived on scene at 0807 hours. Firefighters found that a garbage truck was picking up a dumpster and when it set the dumpster down ... (Full Story & Photos)

West Potsdam Fire and Hannawa Falls Fire recently joined Potsdam Fire on Monday night for training. Apparatuses included West Potsdam's E-116 and E-119, Hannawa Falls E-69 and R-21, and Potsdam's E-80 and R-30. E-80 set up draft at the dry hydrant on Hewittville Road to supply water for hand lines, ground monitors, and deck guns. ... (Full Story & Photos)