District No. 3 Fire Department

District No. 3 Fire Department The Official page for the District No. 3 Fire Department of Plattsburgh, New York.

As First Responders to fires, public safety emergencies, and disasters, District No. 3 Fire Department protects the lives and property of residents, businesses, and visitors to the District and its mutual aid communities. The Department advances public safety through its fire prevention and education outreach programs. The commitment of the Officers and Members to their community, their duty and e

ach other enables the Department to make significant contributions to the safety of the District and its mutual aid partners.

We remember today those who have paid the ultimate price of freedom. Their sacrifice is never forgotten.
05/25/2026

We remember today those who have paid the ultimate price of freedom. Their sacrifice is never forgotten.

Members set up Tower 359 for the first North Country Honor Flight of the year to honor this years veterans yesterday fo...
05/17/2026

Members set up Tower 359 for the first North Country Honor Flight of the year to honor this years veterans yesterday for flights 68 and 69. Check out the birds eye view photos.

Happy Mother's Day to all of the awesome moms we know, to the super awesome moms that raised firefighters, and to the me...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all of the awesome moms we know, to the super awesome moms that raised firefighters, and to the mega super awesome moms that ARE firefighters!

The District No. 3 Fire Department is honored to announce the 2026 ASSISTANT CHIEF MICHAEL L. RATNER COMMUNITY SERVICE M...
05/09/2026

The District No. 3 Fire Department is honored to announce the 2026 ASSISTANT CHIEF MICHAEL L. RATNER COMMUNITY SERVICE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. This scholarship is possible due to an endowment by Mrs. Gayle Ratner, who chose to remember her husband and our Past Assistant Chief Michael by awarding a graduating senior a $1,000 scholarship to further their education.
Michael was a lifelong educator, and public servant. He believed in community service, and in addition to being an educator he was active in local politics, served his nation in the Army Reserves and Coast Guard Auxiliary, and was a member of the Fire Service for over 50 years.
Eligible candidates for the award must live within the boundaries of the District No. 3 of the Town of Plattsburgh fire district, be a graduating senior, and will be attending post-secondary education (college, university, or vocational or technical school). Applicants must show a commitment to their community through their service to local or national organizations or charities; demonstrate good citizenship in school and public life; and be academically sound. Applicants will be required to print and complete an application, with a recommendation from their Guidance Counselor, three references, and a short essay.

The completed application shall be mailed to:
President
District No. 3 Fire Department
128 Wallace Hill Rd.
Plattsburgh NY 12901

This year, applications must be received no later than June 25, 2026. The award will be presented to the chosen recipient at the regular monthly meeting of the Department on July 6, 2026.

Download the application here:
https://d3fd.org/scholarship

Thank you to our Brothers and Sisters. Yoda is great and all, but we know what May the Fourth really is...
05/04/2026

Thank you to our Brothers and Sisters. Yoda is great and all, but we know what May the Fourth really is...

The boys are proud to be out supporting the Autism Walk today! 💙🚒We’re here showing our support, raising awareness, and ...
05/02/2026

The boys are proud to be out supporting the Autism Walk today! 💙🚒
We’re here showing our support, raising awareness, and standing with an amazing community. Stop by, say hello, and check out the trucks—we’d love to meet you!
Come visit us, take some pictures, and help us spread the message of acceptance and support. Every step counts!

Members helped with the Annual Plattsburgh Polar Plunge for Special Olympics today with being apart of water safety team...
04/18/2026

Members helped with the Annual Plattsburgh Polar Plunge for Special Olympics today with being apart of water safety team.

The Department hosted its annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 10, 2026. The following individuals were recognized f...
04/12/2026

The Department hosted its annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 10, 2026. The following individuals were recognized for their accomplishments:

Tyler Hargraves, Firefighter of the Year
John OKeefe, Chief’s Award
Past Chief Scott Ewing, 40 Years of Service
Charles vanAuken, 25 Years of Service
Robert Anderson, 15 Years of Service
Steven Mitchell, 15 Years of Service
Tyler Hargraves, 5 Years of Service
Captain Stephen Beckwith, 5 Years of Service
Steve Doyle, Rookie of the Year
Crystal Potts, Most Trainings
Evan Burnell, Most Workbees

Some members were also awarded the Cardiac Arrest Save Award from the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, along with Clinton County Sheriff's Office Sergeant David Rossoff. The Sergeant used his patrol AED, while members helped alongside to resuscitate a community member experiencing cardiac arrest.

Congratulations to all the award recipients for 2025.

Thank you Assemblyman Cashman for celebrating our year with us!
04/12/2026

Thank you Assemblyman Cashman for celebrating our year with us!

Happy Easter to all of our friends!
04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all of our friends!

Address

128 Wallace Hill Road
Plattsburgh, NY
12901

Telephone

(518) 561-7370

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