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)

On Wednesday, March 10th 2021, at 1138 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to 325 State Highway 11B, Sheehan Scrap Yard for a report of an excavator on fire. At 1141 hours, Engine 80 (J. Corbett) and Tanker 100 (S. Corbett) responded along with 36-2 (M. Bradish). At 1145 hours, apparatus arrived on scene to find a small fire in the engine compartment of the excavator. ... (Full Story)

The members of the Potsdam Vol. Fire Dept. wish to extend their condolences to the family of ex assistant Chief Frank Mittiga Jr.
Frank passed away at his residence in Canton on February 8th, 2021. He served as a member of the Dept. from October 6th 1969 until October 15th, 1976.... (Full Story)

Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched at 1035 hours to 11 Washington Street for a reported chimney fire. Engine 49 (R. Crowe) responded immediately and arrived on scene at 1038 hours followed shortly thereafter by Tower 5 (J. Keleher) and Rescue 14 (J. Farnsworth). 36-3 (Dan McGregor) and 36-2 (M.Bradish) arrived and decided to place Tower 5 in the driveway on the B side ... (Full Story & Photos)

The holiday season is upon us, and the Potsdam Fire Department would like to remind everyone of some safety tips. Attached to this article are safety tips presented by New York State Fire. Please take a few minutes to read them, a few minutes now could save lives later. ... (Full Story)

Christmas trees go on sale TODAY Friday, November 27th at 5pm at the Potsdam Fire Station located at 42 Main Street in Potsdam.

Just a friendly reminder that to keep everyone safe and healthy, and to follow NYS guidelines, we're asking everyone who comes to pick out a tree to wear a mask and to maintain proper social distancing while picking out your tree.

The trees are fresh cut Balsams, ranging ... (Full Story & Photos)