On Friday, June 11th 2021, at 2038 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to the vicinity of 74 Madrid Avenue infront of the Potsdam Humane Society for a report of a one car motor vehicle accident. It was advised a vehicle had struck a telephone pole, and there were unknown injuries. Engine 49 responded , Chauffeured by Paid Driver Bob Pierce and arrived on scene at ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, June 4th 2021, at 1547 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a report of a two car motor vehicle accident at 6465 State Highway 56. It was unknown at the time the extent of injuries. At 1553 hours, Engine 49 chauffeured by Career Fire Driver Crowe and Rescue 14 (B. Corbett) responded. It was advised that there was a female subject still inside of the ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, June 3rd 2021, at 1506 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to report of a vehicle fire at the intersection of Maple Street and Pine Street. At the time of alarm, Engine 49, chauffeured by Career Fire Driver Maroney, responded and arrived on scene at 1508 hours to find a well involved vehicle fire. Firefighters stretched a 1 3/4" front crosslay off of ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, May 27th 2021, at 2110 hours, Potsdam Fire, Hannawa Falls Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a one vehicle roll over with unknown injuries. Shortly after the call, Central Dispatch advised the first responders that the subject was out of the vehicle. At 2112 hours, Engine 80 (B. Andrus) responded followed by Rescue 14 (S. Corbett) and arrived on scene at 2116 hours. ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, May 16th 2021, Potsdam Fire and Hannawa Falls spent their Sunday at the St. Lawrence County Training Center. Firefighters practiced skills on hose advancement and fire search and rescue in the training building. Then members worked on roof venting with Tower 5 and the roof prop. Vehicle extrication was performed using extrication tools off of Rescue 14. Firefighters ended the day with ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, May 12th 2021, at 0836 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a report a two car motor vehicle accident at 106 Market Street, with unknown injuries and damage to a power pole. At the time of alarm, Engine 49, Chauffeured by Paid Driver Bob Pierce responded and arrived on scene at 0839 hours. It was found one vehicle had lost control while traveling ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, May 11th 2021, at 0607 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to 302 River Road for a report of a car into a pole with unknown injuries. At 0611 hours, Engine 80 (J. Corbett) responded. Potsdam Town Highway advised while Engine 80 was enroute that a car was into a pole and the pole had sheared with primary's down and requested National Grid. At 0615 hours, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday, April 26, 2021 at 1603 hours, Potsdam Rescue was dispatched to 122 River Road for a report of a 57 year old male who was unconscious. The caller stated they could smell something strange at the residence. At 1611 hours, Potsdam Fire was dispatched to the location. The homeowner had returned home to find a male who was working on the house passed out in the basement. The home owner was able ... (Full Story)

The Potsdam Fire Department spent Monday night training at Market Square Mall. Members spent the evening training with E-80 and T-5. They learned how to setup and operate the aerial master stream on T-5 while drafting water out of the Raquette River. This included members climbing the 101 foot ladder to operate the bucket of the tower. Members also trained on E-80's deck gun and the Blitz Fire, an ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)