Perth, NY — March 15th — A reported structure fire on Ridge Road in the Town of Broadalbin prompted the Perth Volunteer Fire Company to initiate automatic mutual aid with the Broadalbin-Kennyetto Volunteer Fire Company. The department's mobile cascade truck, which replenishes self-contained breathing equipment cylinders during prolonged fire operations, as well as people and an engine were used by Perth firefighters to respond.

In Fulton County, mutual assistance responses are frequent and help guarantee that there is enough personnel and equipment available for structure fires. During the event, Perth crews provided air supply support and manpower. Perth troops stayed on standby in the Broadalbin district after the fire was contained, waiting for local responders to resume work before clearing the assignment.