Members had a busy evening, responding to back to back accidents in the Village. At 1722, Potsdam Fire was dispatched to a 2 vehicle motor vehicle accident (MVA) with air bag deployment in the vicinity of 6603 SH 56. Engine 49 (Fire Driver Crowe) responded immediately and arrived on scene 3 minutes later. Assistant Chief Bradish established command and directed members to check on the victims as well ... (Full Story & Photos)

Today was a great day for the Potsdam Fire Department, we received a generous donation from Project Breathe Pet Oxygen Mask Program, sponsored by The Invisible Fence Company. This allows us to put three brand new pet oxygen masks on all our fire engines. We are grateful for this donation, and we want to thank Chris from Invisible Fence for coming up from Syracuse today to present us with this donation. ... (Full Story & Photos)

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If you enjoy picking out a Christmas tree while benefiting a good cause, then make sure you get your tree from the Potsdam Fire Department this year!
Members will once again be selling Christmas Trees at the Fire Station on 42 Main Street starting Friday, November 25 at 10am.
Come pick out your perfect tree from a selection of Balsams, ranging from 4ft to 10ft tall. ... (Full Story)

On Friday, October 28th 2022, at 1911 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to 7 Broad Street for a reported structure fire. At 1912 hours, Engine 49 ( Career Fire Driver J. Robar) responded. While responding, a portable advised it was a confirmed working fire. Engine 49 arrived on scene at 1913 hours and laid large diameter hose from the fire hydrant at Waverly Street ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, October 28th, at 0259 hours, Louisville Fire was dispatched to the Java Pet Clinic on State Highway 56 for a reported structure fire. Numerous mutual aid departments were requested from northern St. Lawrence County. At 0540 hours, Potsdam Fire was dispatched for interior manpower to the scene to assist with overhaul operations. At 0556 hours, Rescue 30 (J. Bradish) responded with a crew, ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, October 25th 2022, at 1239 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched behind the 1844 House on US Highway 11, for a reported hay baler on fire extending to the surrounding field. West Potsdam Fire was also dispatched to the scene as it lies on the border of the two response districts. At 1247 hours, Engine 80 (J. Keleher) responded and arrived on scene at 1250 ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday, October 11th 2022, at 1249 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to 950 Bagdad Road, for a reported structure fire. At 1250 hours, Engine 49 chauffeured by Career Fire Driver Robar responded. A request was made for mutual aid from Hannawa Falls Fire with engine, tanker, and manpower to the scene and a tanker and manpower from West Stockholm Fire to the ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, October 29th 2022, members of the Potsdam Fire Department will be hosting the annual Halloween/Ragamuffin, fire Truck rides for children. The event will be starting at 12 PM and ending around 3 PM. Community members can meet at the Potsdam Fire Station where children and parents will be able to ride on fire apparatus for the parade. The parade route is from Main Street at the fire station ... (Full Story)

On Saturday morning at 0444 hours, Colton Fire, Pierrepont Fire, Colton Rescue, and County Car 36 were dispatched to the Racquette River Pub for a reported structure fire. The caller reportedly could see flames from the bar. Colton Fire Chief 5-1 then requested Parishville Fire all equipment and Potsdam Fire with tower to the scene. Colton Fire arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire. At 0457 ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Saturday, September 24th, 2022, at 0520 hours , Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched to 6789 State Highway 56 for a reported head on motor vehicle accident with personal injury and air bag deployment. Central Dispatch advised that the accident could be serious personal injury with entrapment. At 0523 hours, Engine 49 Chauffeured by Paid Driver Jerry Robar responded. Potsdam ... (Full Story)

On Friday, September 23rd, 2022, Potsdam Fire responded to two motor vehicle accidents within a short period of time.

At 1608 hours, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and County Car 10 were dispatched at 1608 hours, to the intersection of Market Street and Elm Street for a two car motor vehicle accident with airbag deployment, no reported injuries. Engine 49 Chauffeured by Paid Driver Mark Maroney ... (Full Story)

On Friday, September 23rd 2022, Potsdam Fire was invited to SUNY Potsdam for their annual safety fair, where SUNY Potsdam students are able to attend fire extinguisher training, and see and discuss fire safety with fire officials on campus. A crew from Potsdam Fire attended and held a recruiting event to try to get new fire department members or mutual aid members. Potsdam Fire is constantly looking ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Friday, September 16th the Potsdam Fire Department held a recruiting event at Clarkson University, seeking future firefighters and mutual aid members. We are constantly looking for dedicated individuals to join the Department. If interested, you can find our application under "Recruitment" on our website or stop by the station for an application. ... (Full Story & Photos)

With the return of local colleges this weekend, the Potsdam Fire Department would like to welcome all the incoming students, and remind students as well as the full time residents about fire safety. Attached is fire safety information released by the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control. ... (Full Story & Photos)

The members of the Potsdam Fire Department extend their deepest condolences to the family of Honor Roll member John Campbell. John passed away suddenly on August 8th, 2022 John is survived by his wife Sheryl, son John of Hereford Pa., his daughter Melissa of Lancaster Ca., his stepson Craig Stone and four grandchildren. Calling hours were held on 8/12 with burial at Bayside Cemetery on Saturday. ... (Full Story & Photos)