@premiumbodycamm: Troopers Rescue 80-Year-Old Man from Oswegatchie Structure Fire On August 13, 2026, at approximately 11:04 a.m., New York State Police responded to a report of a structure fire with an individual trapped inside a residence on Haggert Road in the town of Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence County. Trooper James P. Bertram, assigned to the Troop B Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, was working in the area when he heard the fire call and immediately responded. When Trooper Bertram arrived, he observed heavy fire and smoke coming from the residence and learned that an individual was still inside. Trooper Bertram entered the residence, located the individual, and assisted him out of the home. Trooper Craig Thornhill, a K-9 Trooper assigned to SP Ogdensburg, also responded and assisted Trooper Bertram, and the resident after they exited the residence. The resident, an 80-year-old resident of Ogdensburg. was transported to Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center and later transferred to Upstate University Hospital for further treatment. His injuries were reported to be non-life-threatening. The New York State Police recognize Trooper Bertram and Trooper Thornhill for their quick response and courageous actions during the incident. Their actions reflect the dedication and commitment to public safety demonstrated by New York State Troopers every day. The New York State Police were assisted at the scene by the Ogdensburg Fire Department, Morristown Fire and Rescue, Hammond Fire Department, Brier Hill Fire Department, Heuvelton Fire Department, and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the St. Lawrence County Fire Investigation Team, which responded to the scene to determine the fire’s cause and origin.#premiumbodycam #police #lawenforcment #bodycam #policeofficer

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