Ticonderoga Fire Department

Happy Father’s Day!

On this day in 2007 nine Charleston firefighters died in the Sofa Super Store fire. This was the deadliest firefighter disaster in the US since the 9/11 attacks.... The fire was believed to have started in some discarded furniture in the loading dock area, and though the source of ignition has been left undetermined, there is reason to believe it may have been a discarded cigarette. The first arriving engine company found a rapidly growing fire at the loading dock which connected the showroom to the warehouse. The Assistant Chief entered the main showroom entrance but did not find any signs of fire or smoke. However, within minutes the fire rapidly spread into main showroom and the warehouse. The burning furniture quickly generated a huge amount of toxic and highly flammable gasses. The interior crews became disoriented when thick black smoke filled the showrooms from ceiling to floor. They realized they were in trouble and began to radio for assistance as the heat intensified. One fire fighter activated the emergency button on his radio. The front showroom windows were knocked out and firefighters were sent inside to search for the missing firefighters. Soon after, the flammable mixture of combustion by-products ignited, and fire raced through the main showroom. Interior fire fighters were caught in the rapid-fire progression and nine fire fighters died. At least nine other fire fighters barely escaped serious injury. In the years that followed significant tactical, operational, and code changes were implemented in the Charleston Fire Department and throughout the country. In honoring these men, we learn from our tragedies. #FireHistory #NeverForget

We are very grateful to have received this donated statue!

We Still Believe In Freedoms Honor Parade Memorial Day 2021.

When you purchase a live Christmas tree, make sure it is fresh. Needles should be green and springy to the touch. A dried-out tree burns much faster than a fresh one. #ChristmasTree #HolidayFireSafety #FirePrevention https://youtu.be/AZk4vIXCnc8

DYK Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. #HolidayFireSafety #FirePrevention #FireSafetyTips #BeSafe

Tonight’s Parade of Lights was a great success! We hope everyone enjoyed it. Thank to all those who participated. A special thank you to Mary Cunningham for coordinating the event!

DYK heating sources are a leading cause of fire deaths. #HolidayFireSafety #FirePrevention #FireSafetyTips #BeSafe

Very important to have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home as well!

Tonight we held our company annual meeting and elections. This will be the leadership of our department for 2021. Congratulations to all! It’s certainly been a challenging year. We are truly grateful for the strong community support.

Heavy snow is predicted for New York state. Here are some tips for fire safety during winter storms to help keep your family safe.

Today we are remembering December 3rd, 1999, when a fire at a Worcester Massachusetts cold storage building took the lives of six WFD Firefighters Lt. T...homas Spencer Lt. Timothy Jackson Sr. Lt. James Lyons III FF. Jeremiah Lucey FF. Paul Brotherton FF. Joseph McGuirk Rest Easy Brothers. We never forget. See more

DYK almost three of every five home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. #HolidayFireSafety #FirePrevention #FireSafetyTips #BeSafe