Yesterday the Peru Gazette photographed the very impressive Town of Schuyler Falls’s 175th Anniversary Parade. The Fire Dept. had a significant presence; it’s a very active department. The firefighters demonstrated their experience through the ease with which they backed their vehicles into the fire station. It was amazing! Please take the time to watch the […]
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Solar battery fire in Jefferson County raises concerns for the future
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The post Solar battery fire in Jefferson County raises concerns for the future first appeared on The Peru Gazette.Community Learning Series features Peru Fire Dept.
See moment Central New York home explodes from gas leak (video)
The house exploded about three hours after a stolen SUV driven by a 17-year-old male smashed into the home. Click here for the Syracuse.com story
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The post Peru Fire Dept. honors two long-standing members first appeared on The Peru Gazette.Peru, NY, Oct 31, 2023 – Beautiful scene at the Peru Fire Department
Massive fire destroys Montpelier downtown lumberyard, fire truck
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The post Massive fire destroys Montpelier downtown lumberyard, fire truck first appeared on The Peru Gazette.Peru Fire Department Christmas Truck Routes
A neignbor posted a Peru Fire Department’s Christmas Truck Routes. I don’t know it’s author or origin. The dates are on the left margin.
The post Peru Fire Department Christmas Truck Routes first appeared on The Peru Gazette.Interested in Peru’s 2024 Town and Fire Department budgets? Here they are!
Salaries, Tax Rates, Budget Summary, Fire Department Budget, Town General Budget Highway Department Budget Sewer District Budget Valcour Sewer District Budget Water District Budget
The post Interested in Peru’s 2024 Town and Fire Department budgets? Here they are! first appeared on The Peru Gazette.Flooding hits Keene
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The post Flooding hits Keene first appeared on The Peru Gazette.$25 million fire department fund accepting applications
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that the Volunteer Fire Department Capital Fund that originated from one of his bills is now accepting applications. The $25 million capital fund was included in the budget last year. There are two funding options available. $20 million was allocated for construction, renovation, and/or facility purchase projects. $5 […]
The post $25 million fire department fund accepting applications first appeared on The Peru Gazette.City Fire Department stops fire at Georgia Pacific plant
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The post City Fire Department stops fire at Georgia Pacific plant first appeared on The Peru Gazette.DINAPOLI: FORMER MORLEY FIRE COMPANY TREASURER ORDERED TO PAY $50,000 FOR THEFT OF PUBLIC FUNDS
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire Co., Cindi Perkins, was yesterday ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution and sentenced to serve five years of probation for stealing from the fire company. Perkins, 58, previously pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree […]
The post DINAPOLI: FORMER MORLEY FIRE COMPANY TREASURER ORDERED TO PAY $50,000 FOR THEFT OF PUBLIC FUNDS first appeared on The Peru Gazette.Fire destroys River Rd. home
January 7, 2024 – Last night fire consumed the Randy Laforest home at 572 River Rd. His sister Trudi told the Gazette that Mr. Laforest was not home at the time of the fire. His large dog was outside. His daughter-in-law Kelsey has started a gofundme page to assist him. Click here for the gofundme […]
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The post Dozens of students displaced after campus fire at SUNY Potsdam first appeared on The Peru Gazette.Former Chief Chad Frechette resigns as an active firefighter
Five days ago Chad posted on Facebook: “Last night, after 30+ years in the Peru Fire Dept, I resigned as an active member. During my career, I held many different positions and had the honor to serve as fire chief. I will always cherish these memories.”
The post Former Chief Chad Frechette resigns as an active firefighter first appeared on The Peru Gazette.Learn about the Peru Fire Department’s planned renovations and updates
The Peru Fire Department will hold an informational meeting at 6 PM on March 5, 2024, at the Peru Fire Station at 753 Bear Swamp Rd. in Peru. The subject of the meeting is as follows: renovations and updates to the Peru Fire Department building and grounds. As always, the public is invited to attend.
The post Learn about the Peru Fire Department’s planned renovations and updates first appeared on The Peru Gazette.One person and one cat dead after a Saranac Lake multi-family apartment building fire
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The post One person and one cat dead after a Saranac Lake multi-family apartment building fire first appeared on The Peru Gazette.Central NY trooper’s daring rescue of boy from burning house earns NY’s highest award
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The post Central NY trooper’s daring rescue of boy from burning house earns NY’s highest award first appeared on The Peru Gazette.Great work by area firefighters saves Peru home
By John T Ryan March 1, 2024, Peru – Dan and Pam Ballantine are giving thanks today. An early morning fire destroyed their garage and adjoining workshop and damaged the exterior of their 18 Mannix Road home. However, thankfully, local firefighters saved their nearby house. Pam Ballantine eloquently expressed her sentiments on Facebook, “Thanking our […]
The post Great work by area firefighters saves Peru home first appeared on The Peru Gazette.Peru Fire Department Plans Major Fire Station Expansion
By John T Ryan March 6, 2024 – If voters approve, the Peru Fire Station will be undergoing a significant expansion. Fire Commissioner Chairman Greg Timmons unveiled preliminary plans at the fire station last night. Engineers from Architectural Engineering and Design Associates (AEDA) also responded to questions. The department’s plans include: Expanding the building’s existing […]
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Federal appropriations bill includes money for new joint emergency services complex Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story
The post $4.5M for Saranac Lake emergency complex first appeared on The Peru Gazette.Vermont State Police Corporal Eric Vitali suffered brain, spinal injury in crash, officials say
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The post Vermont State Police Corporal Eric Vitali suffered brain, spinal injury in crash, officials say first appeared on The Peru Gazette.Gov. Hochul launches stipend program for volunteer firefighters
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