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Calvin Castine reports on a Mooers, NY border crossing incident

DEC Reminds New Yorkers: Annual Residential Brush Burning Prohibition Starts March 16

Spring Burn Ban Reduces Wildfire Risks, Protects Lives and Property New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities […]

Friday afternoon fire destroys one Forrence Orchard barn, but firefighters save several adjoining barns

March 3, 2023 – Peru and firefighters from several other departments are on the scene of a barn fire this afternoon at Forrence Orchards south of the Peru hamlet. The firefighters have been able to save several adjoining barns. A Forrence employee noticed the fire at about 1:20 this afternoon. The barn was used for […]

Could a new state perk help recruit and retain volunteer firefighters and EMTs? Massena hopes so

Click here for the NCPR story 

Saturday morning fire consumes Maiden Lane home

By John T. Ryan   Peru – Fire consumed a Peru family’s 23 Maiden Lane home Saturday morning, February 25, 2023. According to Clinton County records, Cory and Jodi Barton own the home. They were not at home at the time of the fire. One person was in the house and escaped. No injuries were […]

Fire Dept. car washes begin March 4

Who is ready for a clean car? Car washes are starting on March 4th and will continue every Saturday through March weather permitting. Cost is $5 per car and we will be washing from 8am to noon. Hope to see everyone there and thank you all for your continued support

The Peru Volunteer Fire Department’s has a beautiful new sign

Crafted by Artisan Sign and Design, 3092 Man St., Peru, NY  See previous Peru Gazette story on this unique company.

Major fire destroys barn in Saranac

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

New NY tax break for volunteer firefighters: What to know, how to apply

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Cadyville FD announces 55th-annual Field

DayEvent to take place June 10th and 11th Click here for the Sun Community New story 

Tragic fire claims young family in Redford

Saranac Community is grief-stricken Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York State Police investigate triple-fatal fire in Saranac

Crews responded to the fire around 3 a.m. Saturday Click here for the MYNBC5 report 

Weathercock fire started when owner tried to thaw frozen pipes, fire department says

The building was totally destroyed as a result of the incident. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

FEATURED Weathercock fire ruled accidental

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

At least 9 fire departments spend all day Saturday battling blaze in Chazy

Officials said no injuries have been reported Click here for the NBC5 story and a video 

Chazy fire destroys The Weathercock

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

UPDATE: All-hands fire in Saranac Lake brought assist from 13 fire companies

Massive blaze at Consolidated Electric Distributors-Twin Electric Supply, Aubuchon saved Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Fire departments from across Northern New York battle fire in Saranac Lake

Multiple fire crews from Clinton, Essex, and Franklin counties responded to a fire at the Aubuchon Hardware Plaza. Click here for the NBC5 story 

Peru Fire Department Nominates 2023 officers

On Saturday, December 3rd, we had our annual meeting with the election of officers. The 2023 officers pending fire district approval are: Chief Brian Westover 1st Assistant Chief Bill Lawson 2nd Assistant Chief Austin Newell Fire Captain Aleksey Longino 1st Fire Lieutenant Andrew McLaughlin 2nd Fire Lieutenant Adam Brawn EMS Captain John Stafford Fire Police […]

Free rabies clinic in Peru on Thursday, Dec. 8

Saranac, Cadyville, Dannemora & Morrisonville departments join forces to create youth firefighter cooperative

Necessity begets new ideas  Click here to view the Sun Community News story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones announces bills to help volunteer fire departments

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined firefighters from the North Country today to announce that he introduced three bills to help volunteer fire departments in their recruitment and retention efforts and make much-needed capital improvements. One bill creates the Volunteer Firefighter Training Fund to help firefighters complete over […]

Somber end to two-week AuSable River search

Multi-agency search and rescue efforts end in tragedy Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Early morning fire claims Route 9 business

Despite devastation, StoneWorks Massage & Skincare vows to reopen Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Multi-agency search for man who fell into the AuSable River

Police say a 68-year-old man is still missing after falling 25 feet into the river Click here for the Sun Community News story