The Peru Gazette

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 […]

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Source: Two building structure fire displaces 13 people in Plattsburgh

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 […]

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

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

Source: Senate passes fire department ambulance reimbursement bill | Sun Community News ALBANY | A bill co-sponsored by Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) to allow fire departments to bill and be reimbursed for providing life-saving emergency ambulance services has pa

Source: Spring burn ban in effect March 16 through May 14 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The New York State burn ban will be in effect March 16 through May 14.

First responders take an icy plungeSaranac Technical Rescue Team conducts ice rescue training Source: First responders take an icy plunge | Sun Community News SARANAC | The Saranac Technical Rescue Team- a group part of the Rescue 3 International Ice Rescue Technician School- held a three-day class starting Friday, March 4.