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Town of Watertown
​Fire Department
Jefferson County
​New York
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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.

2021 Officers

Congratulations to the following elected or appointed officers of the Town of Watertown Fire Department:
            46-0-1                           David Johnston
            46-0-2                           Jeff Van Brocklin
            46-0-3                           Ron Wareham
            46-0-4                           Jason Lee
            Capt. Station 1          Bill Bamann
            Capt. Station 1          Fred Sourwine
            Capt. Station 3          Deb Rieger
            Foreman 46-4-1       Josh Wilcox
            Foreman 46-4-2       Chris Brass
            Foreman 46-5-2       Bob Johnston
            Foreman 46-7-1       Gary Sweet
            Foreman 46-7-2       Wayne Scott, Sr.
            Foreman 46-8-1       Jeremy Powell
            Secretary                     Sereenah George
            Treasurer                     Jeremy Powell
            President                     Leon VanWie
            Safety Officer            Chris Brass
            Training Officer        Bill Bamann
            Medical Officer         Dr. R. Andy Cartier
            Chaplain                       Rev. Leon VanWie

January 11, 2021 Relax Inn Fire

At 1:09AM on Monday, January 11, 2021 TWFD was activated for a structure fire at the Relax Inn at 19325 US Route 11, Watertown.
https://www.wwnytv.com/2021/01/11/officials-three-officers-hurt-saving-man-burning-motel-room/

This was posted on the TWFD Facebook page...
​At 01:09 am January 11th, 2021 Town Of Watertown Fire Was dispatched for a structure fire at the Relax Inn on Rt11 with multiple occupants trapped. Upon arrival of fire personal all occupants were removed from the motel by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies and NYS troopers. Members of Law enforcement and a occupant of the motel were transported to the hospital. The fire was contained to the room of origin. There was smoke and water damage sustained to the motel. Assisting at the scene were City of Watertown Fire, Adams Center, Town of Brownville, Sackets Harbor, Rutland, Rodman, Smithville and Glen Park Fire. Also, Town of Watertown Ambulance, Guilfoyle Ambulance and Black River Ambulance. City of Watertown Police, Jefferson County Sheriff Department and NYSP, Jefferson County Fire and Emergency Management, NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control. Cause of fire is under investigation at this time. We would like to Thank all the departments who responded and The Heroic actions of the JCSO NYSP City PD on there efforts of removing the occupants .
Chief David Johnston (46-0-1) shared this...
Huge shout-out to ALL OF THE CREWS that worked the fire this morning at Relax Inn.  I've said it time and time again I don't care who's first due we all work together.  Excellent job to the Jefferson County Sheriff's department, NYSP, and Watertown Police department in giving the occupant a chance at surviving.  Also Town of Watertown ambulance, and Guilfoyle ambulance service.  Also Jefferson County dispatchers and the Office of Fire and Emergency Management along with State Fire.  To ALL OF OUR MUTUAL AID companies - THANK YOU!!!!!
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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

Rutland home destroyed by fire late Saturday night (November 28)

By Emily Griffin and Ashley Seybolt | November 28, 2020 at 10:24 PM EST - Updated November 29 at 4:40 PM

RUTLAND, N.Y. (WWNY) - There was a fully-involved structure fire late Saturday night in Rutland on State Route 126.

The call came in for crews to respond to 26901 State Route 126 just before 10 PM.

Rutland, Copenhagen, Town of Watertown, West Carthage, Carthage, Felts Mills and Rodman fire departments were all called in. All available tankers were requested as well...
https://www.wwnytv.com/2020/11/28/rutland-home-fully-engulfed-flames/

John W. Cobb Memorial Bowling Tournament

​John W. Cobb was a 46 year member of the Adams Fire Department and a Life Member at the Belleville Fire Department.  He also served as a Deputy Fire Coordinator for Jefferson County for 30 years, as well as a County Fire Investigator.  In John’s memory there is an annual Memorial Bowling Tournament, typically held in the spring, but due to COVID-19 it was held on Saturday, November 14th.
 
TWFD defended the title and maintained the trophy.
Great job!

Engine 77 Update
November 12, 2020

​John F. Maguire Jr.
June 6, 1957 – October 29, 2020

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https://www.wwnytv.com/2020/11/05/truck-procession-honors-life-former-highway-superintendent/
John F. Maguire, Jr. joined the Town of Watertown Fire Department in February 1977.  He served as Captain and was instrumental in the repair and maintenance of the fleet for many years.  Having worked at the Town Highway department, he was often the first one to respond for a call.  John’s service to his department and community is greatly appreciated.
 
Please hold John’s family and friends in prayer.

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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)
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 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