Welcome to the
Perth Volunteer Fire Company Inc.
Established 1945
Alarms to date in 2021 : 26
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Congrats to Cody Watrobski for his recent appointment to Fire Lieutenant in the Perth Volunteer Fire Company!!
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**Just arrived at the shop in Burnt Hills from Canada**
Engine 12-1-1
2000 GPM Pump 2700 Gallon Water Tank
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Our sincere condolences go out to the family of past life time firefighter Joseph "Sonny" Sawitzki in his recent passing. 6 months ago we had to say good bye to his wife Judy, a lifetime member of the Perth Ladies Auxiliary. May you both now be at rest! You will always be in our hearts.
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In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can mean the difference between residents of our community escaping safely from a fire or having their lives end in tragedy.That’s why this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme: “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” is so important. It reinfor...
Across the country, Fire,EMS and Police emergency responses are delayed as they are unable to locate the correct address. When someone calls 911 for an emergency, emergency responders are dispatched to that address, for example "Perth fire respond to 1234 Main Street". If you're ...
Initially requested at 0128 hours to standby in station while Broadalbin FD was en-route to a possible structure fire. While en-route firefighter on scene confirmed working structure fire. Broadalbin 2-5-1 then requested Perth to the scene with and engine/manpower and a tanker. 12-5-3, 12-1-1 and 12...
Requested to respond at 1435 hours for a tanker by Mayfield FD to the scene of a fire at the end of Stewart Rd in the Town of Mayfield. 12-2-2 responded and dumped 3 loads of water. Perth was also requested to cover Broadalbin's district by 18-0-1. 11 members responded, back in service 1702 hour...
Initially dispatched at 1842 hours to standby in station for Broadalbin FD while they were at a structure (chimney) fire. While en-route to standby, 2-5-1 requested an engine and manpower to respond to the scene and assist. 12-5-1, 12-5-2 and 12-1-1 responded, two man crew from 12-1-1 requ...
Dispatched at 1756 hours for a possible unattended burn across from the callers residence. 12-5-1 arrived on scene and stated the fire was heading towards the woods. 12-4-1 arrived and its crew started to extinguish the fire with the brush truck and indian tanks. 12-1-1 and 12-2-2 arrived and a...
Requested at 1702 hours by Berkshire FD to close down Cohwy 107 at Cohwy 158 while they were out at an MVA. 12-5-1, 12-5-2 and 12-4-2 responded. 12 members responded, back in service at 1727 hours.
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