Otter Lake Fire Dept

05/25/2026

In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we offer our deepest respect and gratitude. Your courage is forever etched in our hearts.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/18/2026

Last night our members and guests united to celebrated this past years accomplishments at our annual Installation Dinner held at our Firehouse. Each year we join together with our brothers and sisters that provide mutual aid and support to enjoy dinner and present awards of appreciation to the members/guests for their accomplishments in 2025. The line officers and civil officers were sworn in by William Owen lll. We would like to thank Paula, Paul and Jessica for doing such an amazing job catering our banquet again this year! Thank you to Kathy Whitehead, Juli Eisenhart Jeff Abrial and Scott Eisenhart for all the hard work planning and setting up the event! And lastly thanks to our Chaplain Walt Tomasik for the opening and closing blessings 🙏. Thank you to our Special guests William Owen lll(NYSAFC),)Chief Derrick O’meara (Oneida County Sheriff’s Office)and Brian Palmer (C-213) for Honoring Heidi and Sue Abrial for their 50 years of service with Otter Lake.

Timothy Delano from NorthStar Ambulance was recognized for his above and beyond assistance at a recent structure fire in Forestport.🚑 💪🚒🔥

The award winners are listed below:

Top 5 Responders 2024:

#1 Lt Tom Abrial
#2 Asst. Chief Jeff Abrial
#3 Chief Scott Eisenhart
#4 Bob Whitehead
#5 FP Capt. Mike Porter

Years of Service Awards:

5 years - John Stowell

30 years - Bob Gape

Heidi Abrial - 50 years

Sue Abrial - 50 years

Officers:

Chief Scott Eisenhart
1st Asst Chief Ryan Abrial
2nd Asst Chief Jeff Abrial
Captain John Mitchell
Lieutenant Tom Abrial
EMS Captain Kathy Whitehead
Fire Police Capt. Mike Porter

Elected Officials:

President - Tom Abrial
Vice President - James Carroll
Treasure - Juli Eisenhart
Asst. Treasure - John Norton
Recording Secretary - Jeff Abrial

Board of Directors:

Allen “Shorty” Short
Michael Porter
John Stowell

An award and Life Membership was presented to Sue and Heidi Abrial for their 50 years of service and dedication to the Department.

Chief’s Award Mike Porter

Thank You to all the Volunteers and Members of the Community for your Commitment and Contiued Support to the Otter Lake Fire Dept!🚒👨‍🚒 🚑

05/10/2026

05/08/2026

04/27/2026

Happy Birthday to Captain,John Mitchell! Thank You for your Service and all you do!!🚒🎂👨‍🚒🎉

04/05/2026

The Otter Lake Fire Dept. would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Easter!🐣👨‍🚒

03/23/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with OLFD Captain John Mitchell and his family as they mourn the loss of his mother.🙏

Rest in Peace

03/10/2026

Yesterday Members of Otter Lake trained for Ice Water Rescue Situations. Many techniques were covered throughout the day and practiced by all. Members also had the chance to try our new Ice rescue suits we received through a generous grant.🚒👨‍🚒

02/20/2026

Happy Birthday to 2nd Assistant Chief and Past Chief, Jeff Abrial. Thank you for your service to the Department.🎂🚒🎉👨‍🚒

02/17/2026

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Boonville Vol Fire Co Inc and their firefighters who were injured today along with the members and Pastor of the Abundant Life Church. 🙏🏻🚒👨‍🚒