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Town of Watertown Fire Department Jefferson County New York Please assist the Town of Watertown Fire Department by donating through our Paypal link below. You do not have to have a Paypal account to donate.
TWFD Training - April 28, 2021April 28th training consisted of triple layer loads, 7-1 and 7-2's pumps (led by Wayne Scott, Sr.), and bailout.
Thank You!The officers and members of the Town of Watertown Fire Department appreciate the overwhelming support expressed at the SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING that was held on April 21.
DeWitt W. Nichols
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The thoughts and prayers of the Town of Watertown Fire Department are with the family and friends of Past Chief DeWitt Nichols.
2021 Calls:
As of March 31, 2021
Total Calls for the Year -120
Structure Fires - 4
Vehicle Fires - 0
Vegetation Fires - 0
EMS Calls - 34
Rescue - 1
MVA - 20
Hazardous Conditions - 6
Mutual Aid Given - 2
Mutual Aid Received - 2
Average Enroute Time - 5:33 minutes
As of March 31, 2021
Total Calls for the Year -120
Structure Fires - 4
Vehicle Fires - 0
Vegetation Fires - 0
EMS Calls - 34
Rescue - 1
MVA - 20
Hazardous Conditions - 6
Mutual Aid Given - 2
Mutual Aid Received - 2
Average Enroute Time - 5:33 minutes
Engine 77 Update
April 17, 2021
DEC Announces Residential Brush Burning Prohibited in New York State March 16 Through May 14
The annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning will begin March 16, and run through May 14. With spring approaching, DEC is reminding residents that conditions for wildfires are heightened in springtime when most wildfires occur.
Even though some areas of the state remain blanketed in snow, warming temperatures can quickly cause wildfire conditions to arise. DEC will post a Fire Danger Map (https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/68329.html) rating for the 2021 fire season on DEC's website once there is a moderate risk anywhere in the state.
Open burning of debris is the largest single cause of spring wildfires in New York State. When temperatures are warmer and the past fall's debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread easily and be further fueled by winds and a lack of green vegetation. In 2020, DEC Forest Rangers extinguished 192 wildfires that burned a total of more than 1,122 acres. In addition, local fire departments, many of which are volunteer, all too often have to leave their jobs and families to respond to wildfires caused by illegal debris fires.
Forest Rangers, DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs), and local authorities enforce the burn ban. Violators of the State's open burning regulation are subject to criminal and civil enforcement actions, with a minimum fine of $500 for a first offense. To report environmental law violations call 1-800-TIPP DEC (1-800-847-7332), or report online on DEC's website (https://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/67751.html).
Even though some areas of the state remain blanketed in snow, warming temperatures can quickly cause wildfire conditions to arise. DEC will post a Fire Danger Map (https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/68329.html) rating for the 2021 fire season on DEC's website once there is a moderate risk anywhere in the state.
Open burning of debris is the largest single cause of spring wildfires in New York State. When temperatures are warmer and the past fall's debris and leaves dry out, wildfires can start and spread easily and be further fueled by winds and a lack of green vegetation. In 2020, DEC Forest Rangers extinguished 192 wildfires that burned a total of more than 1,122 acres. In addition, local fire departments, many of which are volunteer, all too often have to leave their jobs and families to respond to wildfires caused by illegal debris fires.
Forest Rangers, DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs), and local authorities enforce the burn ban. Violators of the State's open burning regulation are subject to criminal and civil enforcement actions, with a minimum fine of $500 for a first offense. To report environmental law violations call 1-800-TIPP DEC (1-800-847-7332), or report online on DEC's website (https://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/67751.html).
Peyton Morse Funeral
https://www.wwnytv.com/2021/03/19/hundreds-firefighters-turn-out-morse-funeral/
VIDEO: Firefighters from across New York state were in Clayton Friday morning to attend the funeral of Peyton Morse. As his body was brought to St. Mary's Catholic Church, hundreds of firefighters marched three quarters of a mile from Cerow Park down James Street, accompanying him. You could see firefighters from Lackawana, near Buffalo, Glens Falls in the capitol region, Auburn in central New York, and many other places. "It's a brotherhood and we all wanted to come and pay our respects to someone who paid the ultimate price," said Mike Bates from the Gates fire department. Shoulder to shoulder, columns of firefighters marched through the village as onlookers watched them pass - a demonstration not only for Peyton, but the family he leaves behind.
WWNY-TV 7 FOX 28 WATERTOWN
WWNY-TV 7 FOX 28 WATERTOWN
Our thoughts and prayers continue with Peyton's family, friends, and departments.
Thoughts and Prayers with family and friends of Grant Hall
Longtime Jefferson County fire instructor, Grant L. Hall, 86, from Philadelphia, NY died as a result of an MVA.
Grant is being remembered for his role as a longtime fire instructor. Director of Fire and Emergency Management Joe Plummer tells 7 News he took his first fire class from Hall decades ago. “He was a great guy,” Plummer said. “A great asset. He started a lot of people into the fire service in Jefferson County. He was well respected by everyone in the county and in the fire service.”
(Funeral arrangements were not available at the time of this post.)
Grant is being remembered for his role as a longtime fire instructor. Director of Fire and Emergency Management Joe Plummer tells 7 News he took his first fire class from Hall decades ago. “He was a great guy,” Plummer said. “A great asset. He started a lot of people into the fire service in Jefferson County. He was well respected by everyone in the county and in the fire service.”
(Funeral arrangements were not available at the time of this post.)
Black Helmets Awarded
January 20, 2021
Congratulations to our newest Interior Firefighters! These 5 individuals have completed many hours in the classroom, as well as many hours of hands-on training to receive their BLACK HELMETS. Congratulations (from left to right) FF Josh Buskey, FF Will Ryan, FF Zach Yauchler, FF Sereenah George, and FF Michael Van Brocklin.
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2020 Calls:
As of December 31, 2020
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
As of December 31, 2020
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
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
As of December 31, 2019
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
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
As of December 31, 2018
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
2016 Calls:
471 Fire Calls
181 EMS Calls
652 Total Calls
471 Fire Calls
181 EMS Calls
652 Total Calls
2015 Calls:
505 Fire Calls
142 EMS Calls
647 Total Calls
505 Fire Calls
142 EMS Calls
647 Total Calls
2014 Calls:
577 Total Calls
577 Total Calls
