Potsdam Fire Department

10/18/2026

10/14/2026

2 Car MVA On Market St.

At 11:09 a.m., Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and Car 10 were dispatched to a two car motor vehicle accident with unknown airbag deployment and 1 possible injury. Canton Rescue was requested to assist with two ambulances as Potsdam Rescue was on another call.

Upon arrival, Potsdam Fire managed traffic control and assisted rescue personnel with patient care. Two patients were evaluated, and one was transported to Canton Potsdam Hospital. One vehicle was driven from the scene, and the other required a tow.

Potsdam Fire was back in service at 11:58 a.m.

Units: E-49 (B. McCluskey), 36-3, 36-4

Mutual Aid: Canton Rescue, Potsdam PD

https://www.potsdamfire.org/news/943/2-Car-MVA-On-Market-St

10/13/2026

Reminder: Check Basements and Sump Pumps

With heavy rains currently affecting much of the county, the Potsdam Fire Department is urging residents to take five minutes to check their basements for signs of flooding or water damage and to make sure their sump pumps are functioning properly.

If you experience an emergency, call 911 or contact the Potsdam Fire Station at (315) 265-3311.

https://www.potsdamfire.org/news/941/Reminder-Check-Basements-and-Sump-Pumps-

09/28/2026

2 Car MVA

At 12:26 p.m., Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, and Car 10 were dispatched to a two car motor vehicle accident involving airbag deployment and unknown injuries. Upon arrival, Potsdam Fire blocked one lane and directed traffic to the adjacent lane and the shoulder of the road. Potsdam Rescue provided patient care at the scene, though no patients required transport. One vehicle was towed from the scene. Potsdam Fire returned to service at 1:05 p.m.

While clearing from the MVA, at 1:05pm, Potsdam Fire was notified of a fire alarm at SUNY Potsdam in the Barrington Student Union. The cause was determined to be burnt food. Potsdam Fire was back in service at 1:21pm.

At 1:27pm, Potsdam Fire was notified of a second fire alarm at SUNY Potsdam, in the Barrington Student Union. Potsdam Fire was back in service at 1:53pm.

Units: E-49 (S. Grant), R-30 (J. Mason)

Mutual Aid: Potsdam Rescue, NYSP

https://www.potsdamfire.org/news/940/2-Car-MVA

09/28/2026

District 3 Rural Hitch Drill

On Saturday, September 26, Potsdam Fire, West Potsdam Fire, Canton Fire, West Stockholm Fire, Hannawa Falls Fire, Morley Fire, Norwood Fire and Norfolk Fire participated in a district-wide drill at the St. Lawrence County George E. Briggs Fire Training Center.

The training focused on large-scale water supply operations, involving apparatus and personnel from multiple fire districts. The Rural Hitch was implemented, along with multiple Porta-Tanks, tanker shuttle operations, drafting sites, and several other water-supply training opportunities.

District 3 has been working with Canton Assistant Chief Johnson on the Rural Hitch, and this drill provided an opportunity to put that training into practice on a full-scale operation.

The drill began with the first-arriving engine dropping LDH and laying out. The first-arriving tanker then connected to establish the water supply, with the operation scaling up from there. Porta-Tanks were deployed, drafting sites established, and the tanker shuttle operated until the Incident Commander determined the simulated fire was under control. Crews then began breaking the operation back down to 3-inch lines for overhaul.

The TFT Rural Hitch Checklist was used as a reference throughout the drill.

Large-scale training exercises like this are the foundation of preparedness. They allow departments to work together, practice complex water-supply operations, and build the coordination needed for a large-scale incident.

Units: E-80, TA-100, T-5

Mutual Aid: West Potsdam Fire, Canton Fire, West Stockholm Fire, Hannawa Falls Fire, Morley Fire, Norwood Fire, Norfolk Fire, Potsdam Rescue

https://www.potsdamfire.org/news/939/District-3-Rural-Hitch-Drill

09/19/2026

Come visit us!

09/16/2026

Local Lemonade Stand Visit

Today, 9/16, Potsdam Fire, Potsdam Rescue, Potsdam PD, and the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services stopped by a local lemonade stand to support some hard working kids in our community. The lemonade was great and it was wonderful spending some time on a beautiful afternoon, catching up with our neighbors in the community 🚒

Units: R-14

Mutual Aid: Potsdam Rescue, Potsdam PD, DHSES

https://www.potsdamfire.org/news/938/Local-Lemonade-Stand-Visit-

09/15/2026

Join us this Saturday Sept 19th for Community Shred Day. FREE SHREDDING for up to 50 lbs or 3 boxes for a $5 donation to benefit the Potsdam Fire Department Starts at 9am to 1pm at 6950 State Hwy 56 Potsdam. See flyer for details and please share!

09/14/2026

Mutual Aid to West Potsdam

At 8:14 p.m., West Potsdam Fire was dispatched to a report of a side-by-side on fire in a field. Potsdam Fire was requested to provide a tanker and additional personnel to assist at the scene.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a tractor and several hay bales on fire. Crews worked to extinguish the flames and separated the hay bales to prevent the fire from spreading further.

C&O was also requested to assist at the scene.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the St. Lawrence County Fire Investigation Team.

Potsdam Fire returned to service at 10:03 p.m.

Units: TA-100 (S. Corbett), R-30 (B. Bahr), 36-3

Mutual Aid: To West Potsdam Fire, assisted by Norwood Fire, St. Lawrence County Fire Investigators

https://www.potsdamfire.org/news/937/Mutual-Aid-to-West-Potsdam