The members of the Potsdam Fire Department held their annual banquet on April 18, 2026. The event took place at the Potsdam Elks Lodge.
The evening began with opening remarks from emcee Torey Russell of the West Stockholm Fire Department. Attendees then enjoyed a prime rib dinner. After the meal, the emcee introduced guests, Honor Roll members, and the widows of past members who were present.
Following ... (Full Story & Photos)

The department gathered this evening for its annual meeting, which included the election of officers for the coming year.

The following individuals were elected:
Chief of Department: Dan McGregor
First Assistant Chief: Mark Bradish
Second Assistant Chief: Jay Bradish
Third Assistant Chief: Stephen Davis... (Full Story)

At 5:34pm a passerby notified dispatch of a house fire on County Route 49. Brasher Winthrop Fire, Tri-Town Rescue, and County Car 13 were dispatched to the reported fire at 2705 County Route 49. Initial reports claimed possible entrapment but were later updated that everyone was out. Upon arrival, the fire had spread to the field and woods nearby. West Stockholm Fire, Norfolk Fire, Norwood Fire, Lawrenceville ... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the Potsdam Fire Department extend our deepest condolences to the family of Honor Roll member Jim Grant. Jim passed away on Saturday, March 21st at his home in Massena. Jim was a 3rd generation firefighter with the PFD. He was a member of Hook and Ladder Co. 1 from August 19th, 1975, until October 7th, 1985. Private services will be held at a later date ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 12:35am, Potsdam Fire was dispatched to a structure fire at 114 B Smith Road. Dispatch relayed that the property was abandoned. 36-3 assumed incident command and requested West Potsdam Fire, Norwood Fire, West Stockholm Fire, and Canton Fire for tankers and manpower to assist on scene. Approximately 500 feet of large diameter hose was laid up the driveway from E-80. TA-100 set up at the roadway ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 11:12am, West Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a reported garage fire at 1224 State Highway 345. Potsdam Fire was auto aided for TA-100 to the scene. Manpower from Potsdam as well as a tanker task force including Norwood Fire, Madrid Fire, and Morley Fire were requested to the scene shortly after. Potsdam Fire setup draft with E-80 from Trout Brook and fed water ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 10:30am, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, County Car 10 were dispatched to a possible 2 or 3 car MVA in the vicinity of Walmart. Upon arrival, 1 car was off the road and another was disabled in the roadway. Potsdam Fire handled vehicle stabilization and traffic control and Potsdam Rescue had patient care.

Potsdam Fire was back in service at 12:23 pm.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 5:03am, Canton Fire and Rescue, and Pyrites Fire were dual dispatched to a fire at a sugar shack in Pyrites. At 5:11am Incident Command requested Potsdam Fire to stand by at Canton station with an engine and manpower. At 5:14am IC upgraded this request to a Potsdam Tanker to the scene. TA-100 arrived in Pyrites and set up draft at the Pyrites dam to fill tankers and send water to the scene. E-48 ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 3:40pm, Parishville Fire and Rescue were dispatched to a possible structure fire, called in by a passerby. At 3:41pm dispatch alerted that the residence was possibly abandoned and that this was now a confirmed working fire. At 3:43pm Potsdam Fire and Hannawa Falls Fire were added to the call, requested to bring Engines, Tankers, and Manpower. Potsdam TA-100 was first on scene, stretching multiple ... (Full Story & Photos)

With the upcoming warmer weather, the Potsdam Fire Department wants to remind residents to check their sump pumps to make sure they are operating properly. Clear any debris from the sump hole, check to be sure the float is working properly, and ensure the drain hose is clear and has no obstructions to the discharge flow. A few minutes spent now to be sure it is operating properly could save you a ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 4:31 pm, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a two-car motor vehicle accident near 115 Maple Street. Dispatch reported one possible patient.

When crews arrived, Engine 49 and Rescue 14 reduced Maple Street from three lanes to two while Potsdam Rescue provided patient care. Debris was cleared from the roadway and one vehicle was towed from the scene. Potsdam Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 7:55 am, Potsdam Fire was alerted to a structure fire with visible flames in Parishville. E-80 arrived as the first on scene apparatus, confirming smoke showing, and stretched multiple hose lines to the residence. Engine crews worked to extinguish the flames and pulled ceilings as the fire had reached the insulation above the trailer, causing it to spread throughout without initially being visible. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 12:26 pm, West Stockholm Fire, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident near 8328 US Highway 11. Upon arrival, West Stockholm Fire and Potsdam Fire crews managed traffic, reducing US Highway 11 to a single lane.

As freezing rain began, 36-1 requested a New York State Department of Transportation plow to salt the area. Potsdam Rescue provided ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 3:47 am, Potsdam Fire was dispatched to a possible fire on a utility pole transformer in the vicinity of 53 Market Street. Upon arrival, our engine crew confirmed a fire on a pole on the back side of the building. National Grid was notified and the area remained closed off around Depot Street. While on scene, at 4:08 am, Potsdam Fire was notified of a fire alarm in the vicinity. The alarm was triggered ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 11:39am, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 responded to a report of a possible electrical fire at Clarkson University in Camp. On arrival, the engine crew confirmed heavy smoke in a mechanical room and discovered that a motor had burnt out. Power to the area was disconnected, and Clarkson maintenance assisted with disassembling the damaged motor. The fire was contained to insulation ... (Full Story & Photos)