2024 Incidents
January 76
February 57
March 32
April 43
May 39
June 67
July 48
August 145
September 66
October 67
November 46
December
Total 686

2023 Incidents
January 50
February 59
March 31
April 52
May 47
June 42
July 42
August 42
September 57
October 66
November 56
December 32
Total 576

2022 Incidents
January 50
February 53
March 43
April 42
May 46
June 57
July 41
August 50
September 67
October 58
November 44
December 69
Total 620

2021 Incidents
January 27
February 30
March 41
April 33
May 53
June 37
July 62
August 61
September 61
October 58
November 36
December 68
Total 567

2020 Incidents
January 34
February 32
March 25
April 21
May 34
June 27
July 39
August 46
September 51
October 36
November 44
December 31
Total 420

2019 Incidents
January 47
February 45
March 40
April 37
May 41
June 35
July 62
August 36
September 62
October 54
November 53
December 47
Total 559

2018 Incidents
January 65
February 36
March 29
April 81
May 62
June 31
July 47
August 47
September 60
October 68
November 53
December 32
Total 611

2017 Incidents
January 30
February 44
March 53
April 53
May 46
June 53
July 60
August 50
September 62
October 54
November 53
December 38
Total 596

2016 Incidents
January 34
February 61
March 34
April 48
May 40
June 34
July 44
August 51
September 55
October 54
November 34
December 43
Total 532

2015 Incidents
January 40
February 54
March 33
April 48
May 53
June 32
July 49
August 55
September 39
October 44
November 44
December 47
Total 538

Previous Incidents
2009 518
2010 550
2011 524
2012 549
2013 534
2014 523
2015 538
2016 532
2017 596
2018 611
2019 559
2020 420
2021 567
2022 620
2023 576

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Fire Driver Civil Service Exam Announced

Fire Driver Robert Crowe, November 19

The St. Lawrence County Civil Service has posted the exam announcement for the Fire Vehicle Driver exam. The list from this exam will be used to fill a current opening for a Fire Driver, as well as future openings for the life of the list (typically 4 years).

Link to the Fire Vehicle Driver Exam Announcement
https://stlaw-portal.mycivilservice.com/main/show_announcement/1149

Link to St. Lawrence ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption WILDLAND FIRE ON THE SOUTH CANTON ROAD

Fire Driver Scott Grant, October 23

On Wednesday, October 23rd at 0729 hours, Potsdam Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke in the area, near 306 South Canton Road. Shortly after the time of alarm, 36-2 (Asst. Chief McGregor) was enroute to the scene. While responding, he requested the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office to respond with their drone. At 0737, Engine 80 and Rescue 14 responded. As personnel arrived on scene, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Mock Dorm Burn at Suny Potsdam

Fire Driver Scott Grant, September 19

On Thursday, September 19th, 2024, SUNY Potsdam hosted their annual Safety Day Fair.

SUNY Potsdam invited the Potsdam Fire Department for the mock dorm burn. During the mock dorm burn, an 8 X 12 wood-frame mock residence hall room complete with furniture and fixtures is burned to demonstrate fire safety procedures and tips. The room contains commonly found hazards and demonstrates the possible effects ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Members Train On Extrication Skills

Fire Driver Scott Grant, September 16

On Monday, September 16, 2024 members of the Potsdam Fire Dept. gathered for their monthly training. This month’s training topic was vehicle extrication. Members performed various aspects of extrication from door and roof removal to a steering column lift. During the training, members used the HURST eDRAULIC® battery powered cutter, spreader, and ram to perform the various extrication scenarios.

The ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Air Conditioner Unit on Fire at Ebens Hearth

Fire Driver Mark Maroney, September 13

On Friday, September 13th 2024, at 1543 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to 115 Maple Street, Ebens Hearth for a report of air conditioner unit on fire. Engine 49 Chauffeured by Paid Driver Jerry Robar and Engine 48 by Paid Driver Scott Grant responded. Units arrived on scene at 1546 hours to find a rooftop air conditioner unit on fire.

On scene, firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Firefighter James Corbett, September 11

The members of the Potsdam Fire Department extend their deepest condolences to the family of Honor Roll member Robert "Bob" Stone.
Bob served with the department from June 1954 through December 1962
POTSDAM -- Robert H. Stone, Sr., (Stonie), 89, Potsdam, passed away at home on September 7, 2024.

Bob was born on May 1, 1935, to the late Carl and Ruth (Howard) Stone.

Bob attended Potsdam Schools where ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Mutual Aid to West Stockholm Fire

Fire Driver Mark Maroney, September 08

On Sunday, September 8th, 2024 at 1729 hours, West Stockholm Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 8739 US Highway 11. 48-1 Torey Russell responded and arrived on scene to find a two story multi occupancy residence with a working fire. 48-1 requested Potsdam Fire with tankers, manpower, and the tower, along with Brasher Winthrop Fire with tankers and ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Mock Dorm Burn at Clarkson University

Fire Driver Mark Maroney, August 29

On Thursday, August 19th, 2024, Clarkson University hosted their annual Mock Dorm Burn on Clarkson Campus in front of the Educational Resource Center. The mock dorm burn purpose is to show and demonstrate new and returning students the rapid progression of a fire in a small mock dorm room.

Clarkson University's Fire and Life Safety Specialist, Brian Moulton was on hand to speak to students about ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Small Fire at SUNY Potsdam Heating Plant

Fire Driver Mark Maroney, August 21

On Wednesday, August 21st 2024, Potsdam Fire received a landline reporting a fire on the 2nd floor of SUNY Potsdam Heating Plant. Engine 49 (M. Maroney) responded at at 0754 hours and arrived on scene at 0755 hours. 36-2 (Dan McGregor) responded to the scene. It was found that contractors were welding on a hanging tank in the 2nd floor of the heating plant where it caught the insulation on fire around ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Mutual Aid to West Potsdam for Propane Explosion

Fire Driver Mark Maroney, August 19

On Monday, August 19th 2024 at 0500 hours, Potsdam Fire was requested to respond automatic mutual aid to a reported structure fire at 280 Waite Road in West Potsdam. West Potsdam's 47-2 requested for Potsdam Fire to be upgraded on response for engine and manpower to the scene. At 0504 hours, Engine 80 (J. Keleher) responded, followed by Tanker 100 (S. Corbett) and Rescue 14 (B. Andrus). Engine 80 ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Dive Tender and Line Handler Training in Hannawa Falls

Fire Driver Mark Maroney, August 19

On Monday, August 19th 2024, Potsdam Fire was invited by Parishville Fire Department Dive Team to a dive tender and line handler training for water rescue at Postwood Park in Hannawa Falls. Also, in attendance was Hannawa Falls Fire, Potsdam Rescue, Massena Dive Team, along with Car 27 (Water Rescue/Recovery).

Firefighters on scene worked with everyone on proper training for throwing rope bags, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Structure Fire at Amish Residence

Fire Driver Mark Maroney, August 17

On Saturday, August 17th 2024 at 1419 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were alerted to 426 State Highway 11B for a reported structure fire at an Amish Residence. Shortly after time of call, County Car 32 (S. Davis) arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire with smoke coming from residence. Assistant Chief Jay Bradish (36-4) then requested West Stockholm Fire with tankers ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Hurricane Debby Makes for a Busy 24 Hours for Potsdam Fire

Fire Driver Mark Maroney, August 09

On Friday, August 8th, as Hurricane Debby struck the North Country it made a busy 24 hours for most fire departments in St. Lawrence County. Potsdam Fire requested all available manpower to man the station. Volunteers and Paid Staff manned the station from 1630 hours to late Saturday morning. Then again Saturday from around 0800 hours to late afternoon.

During this time, Potsdam Fire answered 93 ... (Full Story & Photos)

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No Caption Festival To Benefit Local Fire Departments

Fire Driver Robert Crowe, July 17

The North Country Pickleball Club, based at Pine Street Arena in Potsdam, will be holding a Fall Festival on September 7, 2024 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm to support local fire departments. Events will include Pickleball starting at 8:00 am, a 5K run starting at 10:00 am, and kickball starting at 12:30 pm. A 9/11 memorial ceremony will be held at Noon. The public is invited to come, join the festivities, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Monthly Training Night

Fire Driver Mark Maroney, July 15

On Monday, July 15th, 2024, Potsdam Fire held their monthly training night. Firefighters focused on using portable pumps to obtain water from the Raquette River at the Boralex Dam off of the River Road. The portable pumps were used to fill a porta tank that firefighters then utilized to practice drafting with Engine 80. Large diameter hose was laid from Engine 80 to Tower 5 to feed its aerial platform ... (Full Story & Photos)

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