Potsdam Fire Department

Potsdam Fire Department is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Potsdam, NY. Operating out of 1 station and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 42 Main ST, Potsdam, NY, 13676.

315-265-3312

315-265-7738

PO Box PO Box 756

Mailing: Potsdam, NY, 13676-0756

64 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

4

Volunteer Firefighters

60

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

0

Total Calls
130
Fire Calls
6.9%
EMS Calls
19.2%
Other Calls
73.8%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
5m 21s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.6
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (28 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
37m 27s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - October 21st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
6.9% (9 calls)
Total EMS Calls
19.2% (25 calls)
Total Other Calls
73.8% (96 calls)
Generic Call Type
False Alarm & False Call
Most Common Call Type
Alarm system sounded, no fire - unintentional
Most Common Action
Investigate
Busiest Month
December (59 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (28 calls)
Avg. Response Time
5m 21s
Avg. Call Duration
37m 27s
Avg. Personnel Responding
6.6
Mutual Aid Received
2
Mutual Aid Given
12