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Potsdam: Fire Incidents in 2006, New York (NY)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 44
  • Hazardous Condition: 31
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 2

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents per 100,000 population

Incident types - Potsdam

Incident types - New York



Location: Pleasant Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Canton Fire Department, 77 Riverside, Canton, NY 13617,  ID: 45004,  Incident #: 603089
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/31/2006 12:45,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 13:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 15:02
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Anderson Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Canton Fire Department, 77 Riverside, Canton, NY 13617,  ID: 45004,  Incident #: 607176
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/30/2006 11:59,  Arrival Time: 07/30/2006 12:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/30/2006 13:47
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.
Location: 11b, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Parishville Vol Fire Dept, Po Box 264, Parishville, NY 13672,  ID: 45033,  Incident #: 117
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 12/04/2006 14:16,  Arrival Time: 12/04/2006 14:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/04/2006 14:50
Action taken: Search and rescue, other.
Location: Clinton Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 601001,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/01/2006 14:51,  Arrival Time: 01/01/2006 14:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/01/2006 15:35
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Provide information to the public or media.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: GE,  Model: JBS030003,  Serial No: HH182734A,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 40,  Width: 30,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate,  Failure Reason: Battery missing or disconnected
Location: Barker Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 601007,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/10/2006 01:40,  Arrival Time: 01/10/2006 01:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/10/2006 06:30
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Location: Circle Drive, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 601014,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Breakdown of light ballast.
Alarm Time: 01/15/2006 01:58,  Arrival Time: 01/15/2006 02:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/15/2006 02:34
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Clarkson Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13699
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 601025,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 01/18/2006 12:33,  Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 12:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/18/2006 13:21
Actions taken:
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Barrington Drive, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 601029,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 01/21/2006 22:01,  Arrival Time: 01/21/2006 22:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/21/2006 22:43
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Restore fire alarm system. Includes restoring fire alarm systems monitored by the fire service.
  • Provide information to the public or media.
Location: Sh 11b, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 601041,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 01/31/2006 08:38,  Arrival Time: 01/31/2006 08:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/31/2006 09:00
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Mayfield Drive C3 , Potsdam, NY 13617
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 602049,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/09/2006 18:59,  Arrival Time: 02/09/2006 19:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/09/2006 19:38
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Provide information to the public or media.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Household utensils
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Length: 24,  Width: 28,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Walnut Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 602051,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 02/15/2006 07:04,  Arrival Time: 02/15/2006 07:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/15/2006 07:37
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Elm Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 602054,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 02/17/2006 08:12,  Arrival Time: 02/17/2006 08:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/17/2006 09:25
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Evacuate area. Removal of civilians from an area determined to be hazardous.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Clarkson Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13699
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 602058,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 02/18/2006 20:20,  Arrival Time: 02/18/2006 20:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/18/2006 21:56
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Evacuate area. Removal of civilians from an area determined to be hazardous.
Location: South Canton Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 602061,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 02/19/2006 11:15,  Arrival Time: 02/19/2006 11:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/19/2006 12:51
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Sealy Drive, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 602063,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/24/2006 03:53,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 03:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/24/2006 05:30
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 40,  Width: 20,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Sissonville Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 602069,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 02/28/2006 10:14,  Arrival Time: 02/28/2006 10:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/28/2006 11:06
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: Escort,  Year: 1995,  VIN No: 1FASP11J9SW284994
Location: Market Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 602071,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 02/28/2006 17:10,  Arrival Time: 02/28/2006 17:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/28/2006 17:40
Actions taken:
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: May Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 603074,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/03/2006 23:05,  Arrival Time: 03/03/2006 23:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 02:02
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 12,  Width: 60,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Sh 56, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 603079,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 03/14/2006 08:36,  Arrival Time: 03/14/2006 08:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/14/2006 09:00
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Sissonville Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 603089,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 03/23/2006 22:15,  Arrival Time: 03/23/2006 22:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/23/2006 23:04
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Provide information to the public or media.
Location: Bagdad Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 603094,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 03/28/2006 10:07,  Arrival Time: 03/28/2006 10:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/28/2006 10:44
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Ush 11, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 603095,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Construction or demolition landfill fire.
Alarm Time: 03/28/2006 12:44,  Arrival Time: 03/28/2006 12:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/28/2006 13:45
Civilian Injuries: 2
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Provide basic life support (BLS).
  • Provide information to the public or media.

Civilian Casualties:
  •  Age: 27,  Gender: Male,  Race: White,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Minor,  Activity: Fire control,  Location: In area of origin and involved,  Cause: Exposed to fire products,  Symptom: Smoke inhalation,  Injured: Internal
  •  Age: 30,  Gender: Male,  Race: White,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Minor,  Activity: Fire control,  Location: In area of origin and involved,  Cause: Exposed to fire products,  Symptom: Smoke inhalation,  Injured: Internal
Location: Pleasant Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 603100,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/31/2006 12:40,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 12:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 17:47
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 60,  Width: 60,  Stories with Damage: 2 Minor, 1 Heavy
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate
Location: Maple Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 604117,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 04/13/2006 05:33,  Arrival Time: 04/13/2006 05:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/13/2006 06:06
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Elm Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 604126,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 04/21/2006 08:54,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 08:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 10:27
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Ush 11, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 604127,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/21/2006 12:06,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 12:13,  Controlled Time: 04/21/2006 12:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 12:47
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Provide information to the public or media.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Incendiary
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: River Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 605139,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 05/02/2006 14:20,  Arrival Time: 05/02/2006 14:26,  Controlled Time: 05/02/2006 15:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/02/2006 16:14
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Contain fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Misuse of fire
Total Acres Burned: 4
Location: Clarkson Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13699
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 605140,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 05/02/2006 23:43,  Arrival Time: 05/02/2006 23:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/03/2006 00:04
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Market Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 605143,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 05/05/2006 08:18,  Arrival Time: 05/05/2006 08:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/05/2006 08:43
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Marlet Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 605153,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Oil or other combustible liquid spill (flash point at or above 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class II or III)).
Alarm Time: 05/12/2006 20:26,  Arrival Time: 05/12/2006 20:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/12/2006 20:57
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Massena Drive S607 , Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 605157,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 05/16/2006 02:41,  Arrival Time: 05/16/2006 02:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/16/2006 03:27
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Market Street 3 , Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 605158,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 05/17/2006 10:41,  Arrival Time: 05/17/2006 10:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/17/2006 11:17
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Larnard Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 606182,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 06/13/2006 10:59,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 11:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 12:24
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
  • Standby.
Location: Sh 56 Highway, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 606183,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 06/15/2006 05:29,  Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 05:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 06:11
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: Neon,  Year: 1996,  License Plate: DMG-8535 NY
Location: Clough Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 606184,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 06/15/2006 06:11,  Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 06:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 06:50
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Debra Drive A-106 , Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 606190,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/18/2006 11:30,  Arrival Time: 06/18/2006 11:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/18/2006 15:26
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Evacuate area. Removal of civilians from an area determined to be hazardous.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Household utensils
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Accidentally turned on, not turned off)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 925,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Maple Street Lot 10 , Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 606195,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/21/2006 22:30,  Arrival Time: 06/21/2006 22:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/21/2006 23:48
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 12,  Width: 40,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: May Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 606201,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/24/2006 14:07,  Arrival Time: 06/24/2006 14:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/24/2006 16:09
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Garden Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 606205,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/28/2006 04:51,  Arrival Time: 06/28/2006 04:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/28/2006 06:15
Actions taken:
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Standby.
Location: Debra Drive 122 , Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 607217,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 07/10/2006 17:27,  Arrival Time: 07/10/2006 17:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/10/2006 18:00
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Restore fire alarm system. Includes restoring fire alarm systems monitored by the fire service.
Location: Clarkson Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13699
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 607222,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/16/2006 23:37,  Arrival Time: 07/16/2006 23:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/17/2006 01:39
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laboratory,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 300,  Width: 100,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Fire too small to Operate
Location: Sh 56, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 607230,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 07/25/2006 07:10,  Arrival Time: 07/25/2006 07:14,  Controlled Time: 07/25/2006 08:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/25/2006 08:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Anderson Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 607238,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/30/2006 11:41,  Arrival Time: 07/30/2006 11:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/30/2006 14:39
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Location: Waverly Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 607240,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/31/2006 00:38,  Arrival Time: 07/31/2006 00:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/31/2006 04:06
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Under major renovation,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 75,  Width: 33,  Stories with Damage: 2 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present
Location: Clarkson Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13699
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 608245,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 08/01/2006 14:15,  Arrival Time: 08/01/2006 14:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/01/2006 14:32
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Restore fire alarm system. Includes restoring fire alarm systems monitored by the fire service.
Location: Spring Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 608252,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Combustible and flammable gas or liquid spills or leaks, other. Chemical release, reaction, or toxic condition
Alarm Time: 08/03/2006 16:13,  Arrival Time: 08/03/2006 16:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/03/2006 16:48
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Market Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 608254,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 08/07/2006 16:03,  Arrival Time: 08/07/2006 16:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/07/2006 16:33
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Perrin Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 608256,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 08/08/2006 07:55,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 08:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 08:36
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Mayfield Drive, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 608260,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 08/10/2006 10:00,  Arrival Time: 08/10/2006 10:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/10/2006 10:43
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Park Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 608261,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 08/11/2006 09:14,  Arrival Time: 08/11/2006 09:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/11/2006 09:36
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Sh 56, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 608269,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 08/19/2006 03:37,  Arrival Time: 08/19/2006 03:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/19/2006 04:56
Actions taken:
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Sh 56, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 608275,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 08/23/2006 14:52,  Arrival Time: 08/23/2006 14:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/23/2006 16:04
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Swan Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 608276,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/24/2006 17:52,  Arrival Time: 08/24/2006 17:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/24/2006 18:44
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Candle,  Item First Ignited: Mattress, pillow
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 40,  Width: 80,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Debra Drive 127 , Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 608277,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 08/25/2006 03:54,  Arrival Time: 08/25/2006 03:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/25/2006 04:41
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Restore fire alarm system. Includes restoring fire alarm systems monitored by the fire service.
Location: Market Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 608281,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 08/29/2006 05:23,  Arrival Time: 08/29/2006 05:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/29/2006 06:19
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Main Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 608283,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 08/29/2006 18:53,  Arrival Time: 08/29/2006 18:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/29/2006 19:26
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
  • Standby.
Location: Clarkson Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13699
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 609305,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 09/12/2006 22:36,  Arrival Time: 09/12/2006 22:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/12/2006 23:10
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Clarkson Avenue BLDG 9 , Potsdam, NY 13699
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 609308,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 09/16/2006 07:50,  Arrival Time: 09/16/2006 07:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/16/2006 08:24
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Restore fire alarm system. Includes restoring fire alarm systems monitored by the fire service.
Location: Waverly Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 609321,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/29/2006 12:31,  Arrival Time: 09/29/2006 12:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/29/2006 13:03
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Outlet, receptacle,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Clarkson Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13699
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 610332,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 10/07/2006 04:20,  Arrival Time: 10/07/2006 04:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/07/2006 05:01
Property Value: $1,  Property Loss: $1,  Contents Value: $1,  Contents Loss: $1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Sh 11b Highway, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 610339,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 10/13/2006 19:41,  Arrival Time: 10/13/2006 19:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/13/2006 20:25
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Elm Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 610342,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 10/16/2006 18:41,  Arrival Time: 10/16/2006 18:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/16/2006 19:02
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Walnut Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 610343,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 10/16/2006 21:32,  Arrival Time: 10/16/2006 21:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/16/2006 22:21
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Gouverneur Drive, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 611361,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 11/02/2006 03:20,  Arrival Time: 11/02/2006 03:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/02/2006 04:16
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Restore fire alarm system. Includes restoring fire alarm systems monitored by the fire service.
Location: Market Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 611365,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 11/03/2006 20:36,  Arrival Time: 11/03/2006 20:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/03/2006 21:24
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Bay Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 611367,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 11/04/2006 07:43,  Arrival Time: 11/04/2006 07:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/04/2006 08:27
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Market Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 611374,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 11/10/2006 12:37,  Arrival Time: 11/10/2006 12:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/10/2006 13:04
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Hatch Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 611376,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 11/10/2006 14:40,  Arrival Time: 11/10/2006 14:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/10/2006 15:16
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Market Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 611385,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 11/16/2006 11:29,  Arrival Time: 11/16/2006 11:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/16/2006 12:32
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
Location: Bagdad Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 611392,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 11/18/2006 23:01,  Arrival Time: 11/18/2006 23:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/18/2006 23:32
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Pine Street 2 , Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 611393,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 11/20/2006 17:43,  Arrival Time: 11/20/2006 17:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/20/2006 18:17
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Lawrence Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 611397,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 11/23/2006 02:41,  Arrival Time: 11/23/2006 02:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/23/2006 03:08
Property Value: $150,  Property Loss: $150
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: County Route 35 Route, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 611399,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 11/25/2006 09:05,  Arrival Time: 11/25/2006 09:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/25/2006 10:35
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Ush 11 Highway, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 612412,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 12/02/2006 14:44,  Arrival Time: 12/02/2006 14:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/02/2006 15:30
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Sissonville Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 612420,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/05/2006 19:07,  Arrival Time: 12/05/2006 19:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/05/2006 19:49
Contents Value: $2000,  Contents Loss: $500
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Fuel tank, fuel line,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 300
Location: Clarkson Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13699
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 612427,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 12/10/2006 18:14,  Arrival Time: 12/10/2006 18:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/10/2006 18:33
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: State Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: Potsdam Fire Department, Po Box 756, Potsdam, NY 13676,  ID: 45036,  Incident #: 612429,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 12/11/2006 16:11,  Arrival Time: 12/11/2006 16:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/11/2006 16:35
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Identification, analysis of hazardous materials.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: May Road, Potsdam, NY 13676
Fire Department: West Stockholm Vol Fire Dept, Po Box 257, West Stockholm, NY 13696,  ID: 45048,  Incident #: 60025
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/24/2006 14:17,  Arrival Time: 06/24/2006 14:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/24/2006 16:19
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Candle,  Item First Ignited: Mattress, pillow
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 50,  Width: 12
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
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