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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 |
Potsdam In Pictures
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WELCOME TO THE WEBSITE OF THE
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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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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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In Memoriam
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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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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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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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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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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