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Loved ones, first response family grieve loss of leader Max Thwaits III

Essex County Office of Emergency Services (OES) Director Max Thwaits III died unexpectedly early Monday. He was 40 years old. “He was one of the good guys.” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NY volunteer fire departments can now charge for an ambulance. That could save rural EMS services

Click here for the NCPR story 

Keeseville Fire House look great!

Major FEMA grants to regional fire departments including Ausable Forks announced

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is granting $586,501.61 to eight fire departments in New York’s 21st District. During the grant process, Stefanik held a webinar for NY-21 fire departments with FEMA staff to review the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and answer questions about the […]

Honor Flight’s September 3, 2022 motorcycle escort the the flight line

 

In a very rare move, Central NY fire department announces plans to close

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Firefighters battle blaze at Saranac Lake restaurant

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story 

9th Annual Mark Dragoon golf tournament returns Aug. 6

Annual memorial event supports Keeseville FD and its Swift Water Rescue Team Click here for the Sun Community News story 

First responders search for missing kayaker in Saranac River

New York State Police received word the kayaker was missing on Friday Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

Local firefighters and DEC quell overnight wildfire | Sun Community News BLACK BROOK 

Source: Local firefighters and DEC quell overnight wildfire | Sun Community News BLACK BROOK | Local firefighters and forest rangers recently helped quell a wildland fire that burned through roughly seven acres off Guideboard Road.

Crews battle raging fire in the heart of Ticonderoga | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | 

Source: Crews battle raging fire in the heart of Ticonderoga | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | Crews from several area fire departments battled a blaze in the heart of downtown Ticonderoga after flames ripped through one of the district’s historic buildings Wedne

Man rescued from Lake Champlain after kayak capsized | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Man rescued from Lake Champlain after kayak capsized | News | pressrepublican.com

Massive tire fire reported at Clinton Co. Landfill | Sun Community News MORRISONVILLE | 

Source: Massive tire fire reported at Clinton Co. Landfill | Sun Community News MORRISONVILLE | Thick smoke could be seen for miles after a massive tire fire was reported at the Clinton County Landfill Tuesday morning.

ASSEMBLYMAN BILLY JONES JOINS LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND STATE FIRE ASSOCIATION LEADERS TO CELEBRATE THE FAIR PLAY AMBULANCE COST RECOVERY ACT

Legislation will Bring More Than $3M to the Region for Fire Dept. Ambulance Services (ALTONA, NY – May. 13, 2021) – Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined with members of the North Country’s volunteer fire service to celebrate the inclusion of the “Fair Play Ambulance Cost Recovery Act” (A.534-A) in the NY State budget. The […]

Cadyville Field Day returns with even more in store | Sun Community News CADYVILLE

Source: Cadyville Field Day returns with even more in store | Sun Community News CADYVILLE | The locally cherished Cadyville Field Day is set to return in 2022 and for the first time will be a two-day affair.

FirstNet cell towers being built in Essex, Clinton counties | Sun Community News 

Source: FirstNet cell towers being built in Essex, Clinton counties | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Many towers connect FirstNet network, a public-private project through AT&T.

Fire danger ‘high’ across the North Country | NCPR News

Source: Fire danger ‘high’ across the North Country | NCPR News

Stonehelm Motel fire deemed arson | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | A Beekmantown man is now facing high-level felony charges in connection with a late April fire at The Stonehelm Motel.

Source: Stonehelm Motel fire deemed arson | Sun Community News BEEKMANTOWN | A Beekmantown man is now facing high-level felony charges in connection with a late April fire at The Stonehelm Motel.

Fire destroys home of Black Brook supervisor | Sun Community News| A Saturday afternoon fire destroyed the home of Black Brook Supervisor Jon Douglass, and heavily damaged an adjoining home in Au Sable Forks

Source: Fire destroys home of Black Brook supervisor | Sun Community News BLACK BROOK | A Saturday afternoon fire destroyed the home of Black Brook Supervisor Jon Douglass, and heavily damaged an adjoining home in Au Sable Forks, according to emergency officials i

Do you have questions about being a firefighter

If you’re thinking about becoming a Peru Firefighter or EMT today is a great day to ask questions. The department is having a recruitment drive until 1 p.m. Get answers to your questions and see the trucks and equipment.

Peru Central names new superintendent | News | pressrepublican.com

The Peru Gazette plans to interview Mr. Storms very soon. Source: Peru Central names new superintendent | News | pressrepublican.com

Two building structure fire displaces 13 people in Plattsburgh

Source: Two building structure fire displaces 13 people in Plattsburgh

Assemblyman Billy Jones’s Fair Play Ambulance Recovery Act passed in state budget

The state legislature passed the Fair Play Ambulance Recovery Act (A534B) as part of the state budget, a bill sponsored by Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) that would allow fire departments to recover the costs of providing ambulance services. This law will help fire departments statewide recover $100 million for providing these services and will save […]

50 years strong, District No. 3 recognized for decades of service | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: 50 years strong, District No. 3 recognized for decades of service | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Local lawmakers, families and fellow volunteers alike recently honored District No. 3 Fire Department, its charter members and its five decades of service

Peru Fire Department Car Wash Dates

Weather permitting and Emergency calls take priority. March 12 March 19 March 26 April 2 April 9 Donations of $5 per car.