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Amy J. Sweet
November 18, 1937 – June 2, 2019

The thoughts and prayers of the Town of Watertown Fire Department are with the family and friends of Amy Sweet.  Amy’s son, Gary, is active in our department.
 
WATERTOWN, NY — Calling hours for Amy J. Sweet will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.   A graveside service will follow visitation in East Rodman Cemetery.

Amy passed away Sunday, June 2, at Samaritan Medical Center.  She was 81 years old.

Born Nov. 18, 1937, in Carthage, a daughter of Albert and Lillian (Cross) Tousant, she was educated locally.

She worked as a cab driver at several local cab companies.

On May 4, 1958, she married Gordon D. Sweet.  Mr. Sweet passed away Nov. 1, 2007.

Amy enjoyed cookouts, spending time with her family, and playing cards.

She is survived by her children, Richard Sweet, Victoria Majo, Gordon M. Sweet, Tina Sweet and companion Rodney Fancher, Ellen Robinson, Brenda and Jeremiah Delgado, Gary and Samantha Sweet; 31 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and a great great-grandchild.
Amy was predeceased by a son, David Sweet, and a son-in-law, Terry Majo.

Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc.

Condolences may be made online at www.reedbenoit.com

Donald Charles Bolio
​October 15, 1945 – May 24, 2019  

The thoughts and prayers of the Town of Watertown Fire Department are with the family and friends of Donald Charles Bolio, known to all as Charlie.  Charlie, 73, formerly of Watertown, died peacefully on May 24th in Washington, Illinois where he had resided for the last four years.
 
He was a firefighter with the town of Watertown Fire Department for many years and served in many other ways.
 
An obituary is below:

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​Elsie Smith
January 9, 1939 – May 24, 2019

​The thoughts and prayers of the Town of Watertown Fire Department are with the family of Elsie Smith.  Elsie passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019.  Elsie’s husband, Terry, was a firefighter with us for many years and was a former Assistant Fire Chief.  Terry died on October 5, 2012.  Both of their sons, Terry Jr. and John have also been active at TWFD.  Her obituary is below.
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Recruit NY

On Saturday, April 27 TWFD held an Open House at Station 1, as part of FASNY's Recruit NY.

On Sunday April 28, we participated in a Child Car Seat Safety Day at Target and handed out 15 applications to perspective new members. 

March 20, 2019
​Forcible Entry Training

On March 20th TWFD participated with Adams Center and Rutland Fire Departments for Forcible Entry Training...
2019 Calls:
As of May 1, 2019
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Total Calls for the Year - 205
Structure Fires - 10
Vehicle Fires - 1
Vegetation Fires - 0
EMS Calls - 63
Rescue - 5
MVA - 36
Hazardous Conditions - 11
Mutual Aid Given - 14
Mutual Aid Received - 5
Average Enroute Time - 3.73 minutes

 Officers of TWFD

 46-0-1                   Dave Johnston
46-0-2                   Jeff VanBrocklin
46-0-3                   Ron Wareham
46-0-4                   Jason Lee
Captains of Station 1       Bill Bamann and Fred Sourwine
Captain of Station 3         
Foreman of 46-1-1           Deb Rieger
Foreman of 46-4-1           Chris Brass
Foreman of 46-4-2           Josh Wilcox
Foreman of 46-4-3           Brandon Hulbert
Foreman of 46-5-2           Bob Johnston
Foreman of 46-8-1           Jeremy Powell
Foreman of 46-7-2 (and Small Engines)   Wayne Scott, Sr.
President                                Leon VanWie
Secretary                                Josh Wilcox
Treasurer                               Jeremy Powell
Safety Officer                      Chris Brass
Training Officers                Riley Clark and Jason Lee
Jr. Firefighter Program Coordinator          Jack Whalen
Medical Officer                  Andy Cartier
Chaplain                                 Rev. Leon VanWie

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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