Tuesday October 17th, 2023 was a busy day for the Potsdam Fire Department. The day started at 0807 hours, with an alarm activation at the South Canton IRA, 698 South Canton Road. Engine 80 (J. Kozak) responded who was stood down by Past Chief John Keleher as the staff was cooking breakfast and set the alarm off. Potsdam Fire was in service at 0823 hours.

At 1426 hours, Madrid Fire, Madrid Rescue, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, October 13th 2023, Potsdam Fire joined West Stockholm Fire and Hannawa Falls Fire at the Lawrence Avenue Elementary School for fire prevention day. Firefighters presented to Pre-K through 3rd grade. Children were taught by Chief Torey Russell (WSFD), Chief Justin McGrath (WSFD), Chief Kevin Jones (HFFD), Chief Neil Conant, Firefighter Jesse Kozak, and Captain Brad Andrus. The children were ... (Full Story & Photos)

Congratulations to Lieutenant Stephen Davis for successfully completing an intense three week FIRE INVESTIGATOR course at the New York State Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls, New York. This extensive hands-on course provides in-depth knowledge and skills necessary to thoroughly investigate fires from fire scene to the courtroom as outlined in NFPA 921. It includes fire dynamics, motives, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 at 1908 hours, West Stockholm Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to vicinity of 9 Duddy Road, for reports of the old sawmill on fire. 48-1 Torey Russell reported at the time their was heavy black smoke in the air and requested Potsdam Fire with engine, tanker, manpower, and Tower 5 and Brasher-Winthrop with engine, tanker, and manpower to scene.

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On Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, SUNY Potsdam hosted their annual Safety Day Fair. This fair provides safety tips and guidelines for their students to follow. The event began at 12 PM and ended around 4 PM with a mock dorm burn to complete the event.

SUNY Potsdam invited the Potsdam Fire Department for the mock dorm burn in conjunction with New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with deep sadness that the Potsdam Fire Department announces the passing of Past Chief Thomas D. McGregor. Past Chief McGregor passed away on September 10, 2023. Tom was an active member of the Department and was in Relief Hose Company #3 along with his sons, Past Chief David McGregor, Assistant Chief Dan McGregor, grandsons Josh McGregor, and Justin McGregor. Tom's son Doug McGregor is also ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, August 30th 2023 at 1329 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a car into an electric pole in the vicinity of 235 River Road. At 1331 hours, Engine 80 (J. Kozak) followed by Rescue 14 (J. Keleher) responded and arrived on scene at 1335 hours. 36-1 arrived on scene shortly before fire apparatus.

On scene, it was found that a Dodge Ram pickup truck ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday August 21, Potsdam Fire held its monthly training. With the nice summer weather, it gave the opportunity for members and pump operators to go out and perform water supply training with foam. Engine 49, Engine 48, and TA-100 went to Commerce Park to set up the training. Members used Dawn Dish Soap to create foam solution . Members also operated E-49's built in foam system. E-48 and E-49 ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 at 1246 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to the vicinity of 320 Dayton Road for a reported garbage truck rollover with reported entrapment. At 1247 hours, West Potsdam Fire, Assistant Chief Mark Maroney arrived on scene and confirmed obvious entrapment with a Garbage truck on it's side. At 1251 hours, Rescue 14 (Ju. Mcgregor) responded ... (Full Story & Photos)

Potsdam Fire's new Rescue 14 truck committee has made it's way to Wyoming, Minnesota for their final inspection of Rescue 14. The committee left Sunday to travel to Albany, New York to spend the night where they caught an early flight Monday morning that takes them to Minneapolis St. Paul Airport. From Minneapolis St. Paul Airport they will travel to Wyoming, Minnesota where Rosenbauer Minnesota Plant ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, July 30th at 1808 hours, Hannawa Falls Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to 6119 State Highway 56 for a two car motor vehicle accident with lines down and across the roadway. When Hannawa Falls arrived on scene they requested Potsdam Fire for traffic control on the other side of the incident due to not being able to get to it. Hannawa Falls requested for Potsdam Fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Sunday, July 23rd 2023, at 0010 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to 57 O'Brien Road for a reported four wheeler accident. At 0015 hours, Engine 49 (M. Maroney) and Rescue 14 (M. Keleher) responded and arrived on scene at 0021 hours.

On scene, firefighters found a 2021 CANAM that had left the roadway and struck a tree. One occupant of the side by side had ... (Full Story & Photos)

On July 21st, 2023 at 1913 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to the vicinity of 653 County Route 59 for a reported one car motor vehicle accident with possible serious injuries. At the time of alarm, Engine 49 chauffeured by Paid Driver Mark Maroney responded. Potsdam Fire Assistant Chief Bradish (36-2) responded at the time as well. Engine 49 arrived on scene ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 0041 hours, on July 21st, 2023, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to 129 Maple Street; KHS Rentals for a reported shed on fire. Engine 49, chauffeured by Career Fire Driver Mark Maroney, responded at the time of alarm and arrived at 0045 hours, confirming a working fire. On scene, Engine 49 laid large diameter hose from the nearest hydrant into the scene. Firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Wednesday, June 19th 2023, at 1356 hours, Central Dispatch received a report of a building on fire and explosions at 675 County Route 58 in Parishville. At 1400 hours, Parishville First Assistant Chief Jeff McGregor (33-2) requested Potsdam Fire with a tanker and manpower to the scene. At 1404 hours, Potsdam Fire Tanker 100 (J. Keleher) responded followed two minutes later by Rescue 14 (J. Kozak). ... (Full Story & Photos)