Gouverneur Fire Department
Fire Blotter: June 23–July 12

The following are fire department calls from the period June 23 – July 12, as reported from Fire Chief
Steve Young
The Fire Department’s blotter is now a regular feature in the Tribune-Press.

Wednesday, June 23,
5:50 p.m. Gouverneur Fire Department (GFD) responded to U.S. Route 11 (north) to a vehicle off the
roadway. Three trucks and 28 members responded.
 
Thursday, June 24,
6:15 p.m. GFD responded to the area of Grove, Beckwith and Depot Streets to help residents with
flooding as the result of a heavy rain storm. One truck and 22 members responded.
 

Friday, July 2,
6:54 p.m. GFD responded to 137 Clinton Street for a possible electrical fire. Two trucks and 14 members
responded.
 
Saturday, July 3,
7:32 p.m. GFD responded to the old Lace Mill off Prospect Street for a dumpster fire. Two trucks and 12
members responded.
 
Sunday, July 4,
12:52 p.m. GFD responded to the Plant Road, Fowler, to assist in the water rescue of a 12-year-old boy.
Sixteen members responded.

Sunday, July 4,
6:30 p.m. GFD responded to the intersection of Clinton and East Barney Streets for a motor vehicle
accident. One truck and 15 members responded.

Monday, July 5,
4:42 p.m. GFD responded to the Chilsom Road after a report of an overturned kayak. Two trucks and 20
members responded.

Monday, July 12,
11:50 a.m. GFD responded to 4862 State Highway 58 for a residential fire alarm. Five members
responded and were disregarded in route after confirmation of a false alarm.

FIREWORKS
As chief of the department, I would like to thank everyone who attended and made a donation during
our annual firewoks display on Monday, July 5. Your support is greatly appreciated.