Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a possible electrical fire at Town and Country Vet Clinic on U.S. Highway 11 on June 12 at 2:08pm. Upon arrival our engine crew found an outlet had burnt out. There were no civilian or fire fighter injuries related to this incident. Potsdam Fire was back in service at 2:59pm.... (Full Story & Photos)

Heavy rains in the north country contributed to Potsdam Fire Department running 12 pump details or flood related incidents and 4 fire alarms related to leaks or water damage. E-48 handled fire alarms throughout the afternoon while R-30 delivered sump pumps or heavy duty pumps to numerous areas to assist on water removal.

Please use this as a friendly reminder to check/maintain your sump pump and ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 12:57 pm, Potsdam Fire was dispatched to a fire alarm activation at 3 Debra Drive. Engine 48 was enroute immediately, staffed by Fire Driver Robar, and Captain Andrus, followed shortly after by Rescue 14 Chauffeured by Firefighter J. Corbett. As Engine 48 was arriving, dispatch advised that there was a fire in an apartment that staff was attempting to put out. Engine 48 arrived and advised there ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 12:58 PM, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue and County Car 10 were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire threatening other vehicles in the parking lot of Lowe's. Engine 48 along with Engine 80 responded immediately, and arrived on scene in 4 minutes to find a working vehicle fire that had extended into another vehicle. Firefighters deployed a handline and extinguished the ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 0649 Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue and SLC Car #10 responded to a call on SH 11B for 3 people with possible CO Poisoning. Potsdam Fire Engine #48 was enroute at time of call and arrived a couple minutes later, finding all 3 people out of the camper at that time. Potsdam Fire personnel assisted Potsdam Rescue with getting all 3 people ready for transport to the hospital.

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The department extends its condolences to the family of Honor Roll member Thomas Russell. Tom passed away on May 28, 2026, in Toms River, New Jersey. He served with the fire department from August 18, 1970, to August 1, 1994. Tom is survived by his children, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. In accordance with his wishes, no services are scheduled at this time.... (Full Story)

On May 27th, members of the Potsdam Fire Department visited the Potsdam High School and spoke with students about how to become a member of a volunteer fire department. Members provided applications to students interested in joining the Potsdam Fire Department as well as our surrounding fire departments.

The Potsdam Fire Department would like to thank staff at the Potsdam High School for allowing ... (Full Story & Photos)

Members participated in today's Memorial Day Parade to honor the service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation.... (Full Story & Photos)

The Department members extend our condolences to the family of Pat Prosper, widow of Ex Chief Jim Prosper.

POTSDAM - Patricia Lucille Prosper, 88, of Potsdam, NY passed away on May 16th, 2026. Born in Buffalo, NY on October 4th, 1937. She moved to Potsdam, NY and married James Prosper on September 13, 1958. She was a respected worker for PACES as a cashier at SUNY Potsdam for 25 years.

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This morning Potsdam Fire held its monthly May training at the St. Lawrence County Fire Training Center. Members ran through many evolutions and training exercises, gaining knowledge and hands on experience in real world situations.

Interior personnel led in-depth searches in “The Green Building”, a 3 story building used for training exercises. The building was filled with artificial smoke using ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 6:41pm, Potsdam Fire responded to a possible kitchen fire in the apartment complex located at 200 Outer Main Street. Upon arrival, the engine crew advised light smoke was visible from the exterior doorway. Upon entry and further investigation, a cardboard pizza box was found to have caught fire. The tenant had relocated the box to the kitchen sink and used their in home fire extinguisher to put ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 3:28pm, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to an MVA involving a parked car and a house. Upon arrival, it was determined that a car had crossed the centerline, exiting the roadway, and striking a car parked in a driveway which subsequently was pushed into the residence. Potsdam Fire directed traffic on State Highway 11B, reducing traffic through the accident area to ... (Full Story & Photos)

On May 9th, 2026 at approximately 11:56AM, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to the area of 7494 US Highway 11 in front of Walmart for a reported two vehicle collision with unknown injuries. Potsdam Fire Engine 49 and Potsdam Rescue were enroute at the time of alarm.

Assistant Chief Davis (36-4) arrived on scene and established command. Potsdam Rescue treated and transported ... (Full Story)

At 10:19pm, Potsdam Fire was self dispatched to an odor investigation at 51 Market Street. Upon arrival, our engine crew had high readings on the multigas meter. Upon further investigation, a small plastic bin was found to be smoldering, with laundry and laundry detergent inside. The bin and contents were carried outside, carefully examined, and extinguished. The building was then ventilated by both ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 12:28am, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to a 1 car motor vehicle accident, possible roll over, unknown injuries. 36-4 arrived on scene confirming a truck off of the roadway, rolled over, with entrapment. Our engine crew arrived on scene, stabilizing the vehicle, stretching a line while monitoring a fuel leak, and tended to extricating the lone patient in the vehicle. ... (Full Story & Photos)