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Officials said no injuries have been reported Click here for the NBC5 story and a video 

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Massive blaze at Consolidated Electric Distributors-Twin Electric Supply, Aubuchon saved Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Multiple fire crews from Clinton, Essex, and Franklin counties responded to a fire at the Aubuchon Hardware Plaza. Click here for the NBC5 story 

On Saturday, December 3rd, we had our annual meeting with the election of officers. The 2023 officers pending fire district approval are: Chief Brian Westover 1st Assistant Chief Bill Lawson 2nd Assistant Chief Austin Newell Fire Captain Aleksey Longino 1st Fire Lieutenant Andrew McLaughlin 2nd Fire Lieutenant Adam Brawn EMS Captain John Stafford Fire Police […]

Necessity begets new ideas  Click here to view the Sun Community News story 

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined firefighters from the North Country today to announce that he introduced three bills to help volunteer fire departments in their recruitment and retention efforts and make much-needed capital improvements. One bill creates the Volunteer Firefighter Training Fund to help firefighters complete over […]

Multi-agency search and rescue efforts end in tragedy Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Despite devastation, StoneWorks Massage & Skincare vows to reopen Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Police say a 68-year-old man is still missing after falling 25 feet into the river Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Essex County Office of Emergency Services (OES) Director Max Thwaits III died unexpectedly early Monday. He was 40 years old. “He was one of the good guys.” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is granting $586,501.61 to eight fire departments in New York’s 21st District. During the grant process, Stefanik held a webinar for NY-21 fire departments with FEMA staff to review the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and answer questions about the […]

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Annual memorial event supports Keeseville FD and its Swift Water Rescue Team Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York State Police received word the kayaker was missing on Friday Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

Source: Local firefighters and DEC quell overnight wildfire | Sun Community News BLACK BROOK | Local firefighters and forest rangers recently helped quell a wildland fire that burned through roughly seven acres off Guideboard Road.

Source: Crews battle raging fire in the heart of Ticonderoga | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | Crews from several area fire departments battled a blaze in the heart of downtown Ticonderoga after flames ripped through one of the district’s historic buildings Wedne

Source: Man rescued from Lake Champlain after kayak capsized | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Massive tire fire reported at Clinton Co. Landfill | Sun Community News MORRISONVILLE | Thick smoke could be seen for miles after a massive tire fire was reported at the Clinton County Landfill Tuesday morning.

Legislation will Bring More Than $3M to the Region for Fire Dept. Ambulance Services (ALTONA, NY – May. 13, 2021) – Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined with members of the North Country’s volunteer fire service to celebrate the inclusion of the “Fair Play Ambulance Cost Recovery Act” (A.534-A) in the NY State budget. The […]