Fire Department

Waddington Fire Department

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Incorporated on December 22, 1890, the Waddington Fire Department has been proudly protecting the Town and Village of Waddington, New York's residents from the threat of fire. The department covers 58 square miles, of which 6.4 square miles are waterways.

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Waddington is a small community of 2000 plus residents located in St. Lawrence County along the St. Lawrence River. Waddington Fire is one of 42 fire departments providing fire protection in St. Lawrence County, the largest County in the area in New York State.

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The Waddington Fire Department is 100% volunteer and comprises 40 members. It operates two engines, two tankers, one heavy rescue, one light rescue/brush truck, and one airboat out of a single station in the Village of Waddington.

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Chief
Jim Armstrong

1st Assistant  
Kevin Sharlow

2nd Assistant
Sean McGee

Treasurer
Butch Rutherford

Secretary
Tammy Kocher