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Peru Fire Department seeks voter approval to expand & renovate the fire station

Voting is to take place on Sept. 3 (Corrected date. Originally posted as Sept. 5. It is Sept. 3) Peru – Last spring, the Peru Volunteer Fire Department Board of Fire Commissioners invited the public to view its plans to expand and improve the 1973-era fire station. After researching how to finance the improvements, the […]

Multiple departments respond to fire at the Chazy Public Library on Saturday afternoon

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History of the Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department

Village incorporated in 1878 to establish fire department Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The North Country honors Greg Timmons

Peru, NY – Today, July 22, 2024, town employees, community members, friends, and firefighters from Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties lined Main Street as the Peru Fire Department escorted Greg Timmons’ remains to St. Augustine’s Church.  Greg’s obituary summarized why so many people respected him: “Son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, firefighter, chief, superintendent, commissioner, instructor, […]

Fire at Adirondack Farms’ Beekmantown location

Sunday, July 21, 2024, Beekmantown – Several area fire departments battled a blaze today at Adirondack Farms, 52 Pardy Road farm. Reported at 11:30 a.m., the fire broke out in the farm’s manure separation building when a bucket-forklift loader caught fire, and the blaze quickly spread to the rafters. At 3 p.m., when the Peru […]

Peru’s former Fire Department Chief, retired Water-Sewer Superintendent Greg Timmons passes away

Gregory Robert Timmons Obituary Gregory Robert Timmons, 68, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the UVM Health Network – CVPH, Plattsburgh, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Plattsburgh on August 17, 1955, the son of Robert and Loretta (McGee) Timmons. Please check back for a […]

History and Present Day of the Keeseville Fire Department

Firefighters and emergency personnel bring a real-life experience to Peru High School juniors and seniors

By John T Ryan Peru, May 16, 2024—This morning, Peru High School’s juniors and seniors witnessed something that, hopefully, they’ll never forget. The two-hundred-fifty students watched as firefighters, emergency personnel and student volunters reenacted a two-vehicle crash involving drugs and distracted driving. One youth died at the scene of the crash. Later, in the high […]

Slain cop Michael Hoosock remembered as mentor and hero: ‘That man saved my husband’s life’

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One confirmed dead after Saranac Burnt Hill Rd. fire

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Gov. Hochul launches stipend program for volunteer firefighters

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Vermont State Police Corporal Eric Vitali suffered brain, spinal injury in crash, officials say

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$4.5M for Saranac Lake emergency complex

Federal appropriations bill includes money for new joint emergency services complex Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

Peru Fire Department Plans Major Fire Station Expansion

By John T Ryan March 6, 2024 – If voters approve, the Peru Fire Station will be undergoing a significant expansion. Fire Commissioner Chairman Greg Timmons unveiled preliminary plans at the fire station last night. Engineers from Architectural Engineering and Design Associates (AEDA) also responded to questions. The department’s plans include: Expanding the building’s five […]

Great work by area firefighters saves Peru home

By John T Ryan March 1, 2024, Peru – Dan and Pam Ballantine are giving thanks today. An early morning fire destroyed their garage and adjoining workshop and damaged the exterior of their 18 Mannix Road home. However, thankfully, local firefighters saved their nearby house. Pam Ballantine eloquently expressed her sentiments on Facebook, “Thanking our […]

Central NY trooper’s daring rescue of boy from burning house earns NY’s highest award

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One person and one cat dead after a Saranac Lake multi-family apartment building fire

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Learn about the Peru Fire Department’s planned renovations and updates

The Peru Fire Department will hold an informational meeting at 6 PM on March 5, 2024, at the Peru Fire Station at 753 Bear Swamp Rd. in Peru. The subject of the meeting is as follows: renovations and updates to the Peru Fire Department building and grounds. As always, the public is invited to attend.

Former Chief Chad Frechette resigns as an active firefighter

Five days ago Chad posted on Facebook: “Last night, after 30+ years in the Peru Fire Dept, I resigned as an active member. During my career, I held many different positions and had the honor to serve as fire chief. I will always cherish these memories.”

Dozens of students displaced after campus fire at SUNY Potsdam

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Fire fighters battle River Rd. and Macey Lane blazes Saturday night

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Fire destroys River Rd. home

January 7, 2024 – Last night fire consumed the Randy Laforest home at 572 River Rd. His sister Trudi told the Gazette that Mr. Laforest was not home at the time of the fire. His large dog was outside. His daughter-in-law Kelsey has started a gofundme page to assist him. Click here for the gofundme […]

DINAPOLI: FORMER MORLEY FIRE COMPANY TREASURER ORDERED TO PAY $50,000 FOR THEFT OF PUBLIC FUNDS

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree […]

City Fire Department stops fire at Georgia Pacific plant

Crews seek fire source in heavy smoke conditions Click here for the Sun Community News story 

$25 million fire department fund accepting applications

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that the Volunteer Fire Department Capital Fund that originated from one of his bills is now accepting applications. The $25 million capital fund was included in the budget last year. There are two funding options available. $20 million was allocated for construction, renovation, and/or facility purchase projects. $5 […]