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ALL  VOLUNTEER
Town of Watertown
​Fire Department
​(TWFD)
Jefferson County
​New York
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Town of Watertown Home Damaged by Early Morning Fire
November 25, 2023

​WATERTOWN, NY — Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire at 24288 State Route 12 next to Crane Lane in the town of Watertown early Saturday morning.
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The fire was reported at approximately 4:02 a.m., and smoke was visible when firefighters arrived.  The occupants safely evacuated the residence...
https://www.newzjunky.com/town-of-watertown-home-damaged-by-early-morning-fire/

November 17, 2023
​Structure Fire

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TOWN OF WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Firefighters from multiple departments battled a blaze in the Town of Watertown Friday.
They were called to 20154 Overlook Drive at around 4 p.m. Town of Watertown Fire Chief Dave Johnston tells 7 News a two story home was mostly engulfed by the time they arrived.
According to the Town of Watertown Fire Department, no one lived at the house and no one was at the home at the time of the fire.
Chief Johnston says no one was injured either while putting out the blaze.
Along with the Town of Watertown, Adams Center, Rutland, Northpole, Black River, and the City of Watertown Fire Departments assisted in fighting the fire.
Jefferson County demolished the building after the fire was extinguished.
Jefferson County Fire Emergency Management says the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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2023 Calls:
As of October 31, 2023

Total Calls for the Year - 685
Structure Fires - 16
Vehicle Fires - 8
Vegetation Fires - 5
EMS Calls - 229
Rescue - 2
MVA - 63
Hazardous Conditions - 55
Mutual Aid Given - 18
Mutual Aid Received - 19
Average Enroute Time - 5:39 minutes

October 28, 2023
​Learning new and effective ways to stabilize vehicles!  A day full of teamwork and fun put on at Greek Peak Mountain Resort by Res-Q-Jack

Sereenah George, Chip Metzler, Deb Reid, Justyn St. Croix, and Josh Wilcox participated from TWFD.

TWFD Is a
VOLUNTEER
​Fire Department

We are actively recruiting volunteer members.  We respond to 700-800 calls each year.  We provide free training, necessary gear, retirement fund, social functions, a fitness room and so much more!

We have members from the Town of Watertown, City of Watertown and many towns that surround us.
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We need Interior, Exterior and Junior Firefighters, Support Staff, Drivers, EMTS, Student Bunk-ins attending nearby colleges, and live-ins.  Call (315) 788-9101 for more information or check out the "CONTACT" or "MEMBERS INFORMATION" tabs on our website.

Russell L. Mayne, Sr.
​May 21, 1944 - September 18, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mayne family in the death of Russ.  He was a member of TWFD for many years and was a great supporter of our fire department.
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911 Stair Climbs - 2023
​Utica and Watertown

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A Message from
Michael Stevens
NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
Office of Fire Prevention & Control
Public Education Committee

​We wanted to share some resources with you as we all prepare for the Fire Prevention Week (October 8th -14th).  This year’s Fire Prevention Week message is “Cooking Safety Starts with You.  Pay Attention to Fire Prevention”. 
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homesafetychecklist.pdf
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lessonplanriskybehaviorearlyadolescent.pdf
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li_batteryconsumersafetyguide_2023.pdf
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​Tunnels to Towers Foundation 5K Run & Walk for Central New York, held in Utica
August 20, 2023

Thanks to Jeremy Powell, Josh Wilcox, Sereenah George and Justyn St. Croix for representing TWFD.

​September 10: Thousand Islands 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

https://local.newsbreak.com/watertown-ny/3129571598817-sep-10-thousand-islands-911-memorial-stair-climb?s=dmg_local_email_bucket_9.web2_fromweb

Charles A. Wilcox
November 23, 1943 ~ August 10, 2023 (age 79)

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wilcox family in the death of Charlie,  He was a long time member of TWFD and served as our treasurer, Assistant Chief and a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners.
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Old Engine 77
​Is Ready to Go
By Craig Fox
cfox@wdt.net
August 10, 2023

081023_old_engine_77_is_ready_to_go.pdf
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2023 Jefferson County Fair Parade

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The Town of Watertown Fire Department Needs Members!
For More Information, Call (315) 788-9101

Recruitment Video

Produced by the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs...
https://vimeo.com/818947534/120447bda9
2022 Calls:
As of December 31, 2022

Total Calls for the Year - 693
Structure Fires - 21
Vehicle Fires - 4
Vegetation Fires - 8
EMS Calls - 173
Rescue - 1
MVA - 78
Hazardous Conditions - 37
Mutual Aid Given - 30
Mutual Aid Received - 23
Average Enroute Time - 6:14 minutes

2022 Year in Review

2021 Calls:
As of December 31, 2021

Total Calls for the Year - 649
Structure Fires - 21
Vehicle Fires - 3
Vegetation Fires - 5
EMS Calls - 172
Rescue - 3
MVA - 76
Hazardous Conditions - 56
Mutual Aid Given - 17
Mutual Aid Received - 24
Average Enroute Time - 5:31 minutes
2020 Calls:
As of December 31, 2020
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Total Calls for the Year -572
Structure Fires - 21
Vehicle Fires - 7
Vegetation Fires - 11
EMS Calls - 159
Rescue - 4
MVA - 72
Hazardous Conditions - 49
Mutual Aid Given - 23
Mutual Aid Received - 15
Average Enroute Time - 4:13 minutes
2019 Calls:
As of December 31, 2019
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Total Calls for the Year - 614
Structure Fires - 18
Vehicle Fires - 5
Vegetation Fires - 2
EMS Calls - 195
Rescue - 11
MVA - 109
Hazardous Conditions - 36
Mutual Aid Given - 29
Mutual Aid Received - 8
Average Enroute Time - 3.56 minutes

2018 - In Review

(Here is the video that was shown at our April 6, 2019 banquet (without the sound, due to copyright policy)
2018 Calls:
As of December 31, 2018
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Total Calls for the Year - 633
Structure Fires - 20
Vehicle Fires - 6
Vegetation Fires - 7
EMS Calls - 200
Rescue - 4
MVA - 79
Hazardous Conditions - 48
Mutual Aid Given - 17
Mutual Aid Received - 16
Average Enroute Time - 4.27 minutes


2017 Calls:
As of December 31, 2017
Total Calls for the Year - 677
Structure Fires - 30
MVAs - 127
EMS Calls - 152
Average Enroute Time - 4.63 Minutes
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2016 Calls:
471 Fire Calls
181 EMS Calls
652 Total Calls
2015 Calls:
505 Fire Calls
142 EMS Calls
647 Total Calls
2014 Calls:
577 Total Calls