Potsdam Fire Department Holds its Annual Banquet
 
By 1st Assistant Fire Chief Danielle Rose
April 26, 2016
 

The annual Potsdam Fire Department banquet was held on Saturday April 23, 2016, at the Elks Lodge in Potsdam. Over 100 members and guests were welcomed at the banquet.

Master of Ceremonies, Joe Gallagher, entertained everyone with numerous stories and jokes. After dinner many community members, fellow fire and rescue squad organizations and numerous members of the Potsdam Fire Department were recognized for their hard work and dedication to not only the Potsdam community but also the surrounding communities.

The Potsdam Volunteer Fire Department answered over 538 calls this past year, totaling over 8000 hours volunteered to the citizens of Potsdam! These numbers do not account for the numerous hours members put in around the station, training, attending meetings, fire prevention, etc.

Years of Service Awards:
Chris Taylor- 30 years
David McGregor- 30 years

Rookie of the Year was awarded to Corey Matthie.

Spring Arm Award was awarded to Jay Bradish.

Aggravator of the Year was awarded to John Keleher.

Chiefs Award was awarded to Stevie Keleher.

Firefighter of the Year/Life Saving Award was awarded to Brad Andrus for his heroic actions on October 7, 2015. Mr. Andrus was hanging around the fire station after helping out with fire prevention when a young lady came running in to the firehouse yelling for help. They lady stated that your young child was choking on a piece of candy. Mr. Andrus sprang into action and was able to perform the Heimlich on the young child, dislodging the piece of candy from the small child’s airway.

Certificate awards for having over 300 hours of service for the year 2015-2016:
Justin McGregor- 312 hours
Tim Jerome- 320 hours
Jay Bradish- 332 hours
Justin Perry- 353 hours
Mark Maroney- 353 hours
Jerry Robar- 421 hours
James Corbett- 456 hours
Danielle Rose- 501 hours
Brad Andrus- 507 hours
Robert Robar- 524

The members of the Potsdam Fire Department would also like to thank the Canton Fire Department for providing a crew to answer calls for the night so the members of the Potsdam Fire Department could enjoy themselves.
 
left-right:2nd Assistant Chief Tim Jerome, John Keleher (Aggravator of the Year Award), Fire Chief Justin Perry
left-right:2nd Assistant Chief Tim Jerome, John Keleher (Aggravator of the Year Award), Fire Chief Justin Perry
left-right:1st Assistant Chief Danielle Rose, Corey Matthie (Rookie of the Year Award), Fire Chief Justin Perry
left-right:1st Assistant Chief Danielle Rose, Corey Matthie (Rookie of the Year Award), Fire Chief Justin Perry
 
left-right:3rd Assistant Chief David McGregor, Jay Bradish ( Spring Arm Award), Fire Chief Justin Perry
left-right:3rd Assistant Chief David McGregor, Jay Bradish ( Spring Arm Award), Fire Chief Justin Perry
left-right:3rd Assistant Chief David McGregor ,2nd Assistant Chief Tim Jerome, Steve Keleher (Chiefs Award), Fire Chief Justin Perry, 1st Assistant Chief Danielle Rose
left-right:3rd Assistant Chief David McGregor ,2nd Assistant Chief Tim Jerome, Steve Keleher (Chiefs Award), Fire Chief Justin Perry, 1st Assistant Chief Danielle Rose
 
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left-right: William Andrus (Honor Roll Member, uncle of ff of the year) and his wife Linda, sisters of ff of the year Felicia and Alica with mother of ff of the year Missy, Brad Andrus (Firefighter of the Year) with daughter McKenna and girlfriend Rachel McKinney, Wayne Andrus (Active Member, father of ff of the year) with companion Laurie and son Cody.
left-right: William Andrus (Honor Roll Member, uncle of ff of the year) and his wife Linda, sisters of ff of the year Felicia and Alica with mother of ff of the year Missy, Brad Andrus (Firefighter of the Year) with daughter McKenna and girlfriend Rachel McKinney, Wayne Andrus (Active Member, father of ff of the year) with companion Laurie and son Cody.