Justice For Peyton

Justice For Peyton Watertown NY City Firefighter Peyton Lane S. Morse died on March 12th, 2021, after an incident at the NYS Fire Academy in Montour Falls, NY.

This academy has a history of injuries, abuse, hazing, and discrimination. We are seeking Justice for Peyton. Peyton lived a life of service, as a member of the La Fargeville and Shaker Road Loudonville volunteer Fire Departments, before taking his dream job with the Watertown Fire Department. Peyton graduated posthumously from Siena College, worked for Rusty Johnson Masonry, the Watertown Saving

s Bank, and the Robinson Family Farm. He worked hard and stood up for others, even when unpopular. Peyton died during training, under suspicious circumstances. There has been no transparency with the investigation, and repeated calls to the NYS Attorney General to have a thorough and independent investigation have gone unanswered. There have been numerous unnecessary injuries at this Academy although complaints have been filed, changes weren’t made. Peyton was the 6th member of his class that required outside medical attention. In only 2 1/2 weeks! 3 were for severe dehydration, which with proper supervision and rehab, is completely avoidable. Peyton had told his father that he believed the female recruits were being unfairly targeted and abused. A past recruit had her nose broken. Another recruit suffered a career ending injury. This are just what we have learned in a short period of time. A culture of abuse, hazing, improper supervision and rehab, and unrealistic training expectation, including sleep deprivation exists. This has been allowed for decades. We seek justice for Peyton, for the past victims, and for the future trainees. No one should suffer abuse, and no family should suffer this loss. The family has also partnered with the Northern New York Community Foundation to manage the Peyton Lane S Morse Legacy Foundation. This will be a perpetual Foundation, that will provide Awards to Graduating La Fargeville Central Seniors, provide assistance to Local Fire Departments for training, equipment, and repairs, provide assistance to Community organizations, and people in need. This will continue Peyton’s Legacy of helping others. We will be using this page to bring you updates on this case, ask for help, and for introducing you all to the great human being that Peyton was. Please help us get .

This is a wonderful event created by an amazing family and crew…. 💛Thank Yiou💛
07/31/2026

This is a wonderful event created by an amazing family and crew….
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Thank Yiou💛

Calling all entrepreneurs 📢

We still have a few available vendor slots for this weekend and we want you 🥳

Interested? Reach out to Vanessa at the winery to set up your spot - 315-686-5600. Come be a part of this incredible event!

Vendor slots are $50 and goes directly to the Peyton Lane S. Morse Legacy Foundation!

Tomorrow! Please join us for an amazing day.
07/31/2026

Tomorrow! Please join us for an amazing day.

Calling all entrepreneurs 📢

We still have a few available vendor slots for this weekend and we want you 🥳

Interested? Reach out to Vanessa at the winery to set up your spot - 315-686-5600. Come be a part of this incredible event!

Vendor slots are $50 and goes directly to the Peyton Lane S. Morse Legacy Foundation!

Shortly after Peyton was senselessly killed, the Watertown Fire Department ordered a new ladder truck. We are humbled t...
07/30/2026

Shortly after Peyton was senselessly killed, the Watertown Fire Department ordered a new ladder truck. We are humbled that they honored Peyton on it. Peyton was affectionately called Bubba and his favorite color was yellow. The yellow Bubba on front is in Peyton's own handwriting taken from a note he wrote his fiance Celeste. The grill screen has his badge #94. So amazing. Thank you Chief Timerman and all at WFD. Thank you City of Watertown. May this Truck give you 30 years of faithful service, as Bubba certainly would have.

Join us this Saturday for Classic Cars, Classic Wines, and amazing People and Entertainment.
07/29/2026

Join us this Saturday for Classic Cars, Classic Wines, and amazing People and Entertainment.

The Coyote Moon Vineyards Classic Car Show is happening Saturday, August 1st and we want YOU there!

Spend the day surrounded by gorgeous classic cars and motorcycles, grab something delicious from Chef Christian Ives and the Coyote Moon Food Shack, browse the vendors, and cast your vote in the People’s Choice judging. Oh — and award-winning Coyote Moon wine will be flowing the entire time. Obviously. 😄🏁

The best part? No participation fee and designated parking for all show vehicles. So if you’ve got a beauty sitting in the garage, bring her out and show her off! 🚗✨

Saturday, August 1st | 10am–4pm
📍 Coyote Moon Vineyards | 17371 East Line Rd, Clayton, NY
🌐 CoyoteMoonVineyards.com | 📞 315-686-5600

Classic cars + award-winning wine + the Thousand Islands in August. 🐺

07/22/2026

Help shape the future of firefighter safety!
On behalf of NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation encourages members of the fire service to participate in an important survey that will help improve firefighter line-of-duty death (LODD) and serious injury investigations.
NIOSH is seeking input from company officers, chief officers, and firefighters, especially those who have served in a safety officer role, to better understand the human factors that influence firefighter LODD and serious injury investigations. The findings will help strengthen investigation tools and recommendations that support firefighter safety nationwide.
The confidential survey takes approximately 15–20 minutes to complete, is voluntary, and can be completed at your own pace using the "Save & Return Later" feature.
🖥️ While the survey can be completed on any device, it is best viewed on a desktop or laptop.
Take the survey: https://redcap.link/9zk8k63w
The survey will remain open through January 2027.
Questions about the survey? Contact [email protected]

07/16/2026

🎥 Request for Proposal: Videographer – Lessons Learned Training
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is seeking a qualified videographer to support the production of Lessons Learned training videos that help improve firefighter safety and share critical operational insights across the fire service.
If you have experience producing high-quality educational and documentary-style video content, we'd like to hear from you.
📄 View the full RFP and submission requirements:
https://www.firehero.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/rfp-videographer-lessons-learned-training.pdf
Please share with qualified production professionals.

A safe and professional Academy.
07/14/2026

A safe and professional Academy.

Don't miss your chance to join other fire service professionals at the National Fire Academy. Registration is open until tomorrow, July 15th, for courses running in October-December 2026. Apply today and join us in your professional development!

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/

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