Special Notices & Items In NH Fire News - 1999
STATEWIDE NEWS FROM Jan-July 2000
STATEWIDE NEWS FROM July-Dec 2000
DECEMBER 1999
Info received from the President of the Professional Firefighters
of Massachusetts:
Due to the enormous costs involved in giving their six
fallen brothers proper and respectful sendoffs, all Locals
are being encouraged to send donations to:
The Worcester Fire Fighters' Funeral Fund
In c/o Worcester Fire Dept Credit Union
2 Eastern Ave
Worcester, MA 01605
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Memorial Service Booklet
FALLEN HEROES
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12/28 - PELHAM NEW HAMPSHIRE
Newly updated Pelham Fire page:
pelham-nh.com
12/21 - The Revere Mass FD has announced the Line of Duty Death of 19 year
veteran Theodore Ferrante 43 years of age Dec.21,1999. He was a member of
Ladder Company 1.
Line of Duty Death
Firefighter Theodore Ferrante of the Revere Fire Dept. died in the line of
duty on Dec.21,1999. The funeral was held on Wed.,Dec.23,1999 at St Anthonys Church 250 Revere St. at
1000 Hr.
ED NH73
12/19 - Newbury NH - Newbury Fire Department - Children's Christmas party. Safety Services building. 1600-1800
12/16 - To all my friends and brother firefighters........Please take a couple of
minutes out of your day today to remember our 6 fallen heroes in Worcester. I
have been out there each day this week and believe me when I say to you that
our support to the families of these 6 brave men means more to them than I
could ever put in words. This outpouring of support to them and to us as
firefighters sustains both them and us as we prepare to give our brother
Jeremiah Lucey his final farewell this morning in Worcester. I am proud to
say I am a firefighter and glad to have friends and brothers that care, so as
I prepare to go out to Worcester today I ask all of you to please say a
prayer for them, they were true heroes..............................
Memorial to fallen Worcester FireFighters
http://www.geocities.com/plcpsn
ED (SW73)
12/12 - Four new Fire Department Links have been submitted to us by one of our webpage readers.
Visit the Fire Dept page to view Gloucester MA , Lisbon ME, Mont Vernon NH, and Lempster NH
12/12 - Meadowood NH Fire Department will be back in service Sunday 12/12/99 providing HEAVY RESUCE & DIVE TEAM services only. The tower ladder will be leased out.
12/12 - The official dedication for the new Nashua Fire Alarm will be on Sunday Dec 12 at 1400 hrs, tours and refreshments will be served, all are invited.
The proposed 800 MHz system has gone out to bid, the bidders being
Motorola, Erickson and Macom. The legal problems in regards to the radio towers have been solved and the construction should begin on these shortly. There will be three sites, which will be discussed in depth at a later column. jraf
12/11 - Weare NH Fire has now switched over to 154.250/85.4 repeater - SW65 reported testing on this frequency about one week ago. The switchover appeared to take place this weekend. The input per Weare FD is 154.010
Also, Merrimack FD is anticipated to be switching over to 154.415 in the near future. Testing was heard here about two weeks ago.(SW91)
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DECEMBER 1999
12/10/99 - Hartford Citywide invites all of it's members and reciprocal
organizations to join us for our annual Holiday Party. This year we will
be holding it at "Hooters" on the Berlin Tpk in Wethersfield, CT on
Friday December 10th, 1999. The fun starts at 1800 hours, we hope to see
you there.
Happy Holidays from the Hartford Citywide Radio Association Executive
Board
C173 Jon Awalt, President
C119 Doug Coy, Vice President
C19 Frank Papa, Vice President
C50 Jim McLaughlin, Treasurer
C80 Rick Burnham, Secretary/Webmaster
C126 Ray Caul, Director
C61 Glenn Vincent, Director
12/10 - WORCESTER - Per NECN at 1230pm Friday, December 10, 1999:
The families of the Fallen Firefighters have requested a moment of silence at
1813 this evening.
This is the time the Final Alarm sounded for Box 1438 one week ago.
Russell Ashe - -
VT10 - - Williamstown Fire Department
12/09 - WORCESTER - A Memorial Service for Worcester's Six Fallen Heroes was held
Thursday December 9 at 11:00 AM the Worcester Centrum -
Approx 35,000 in attendance
12/06 - WORCESTER - Info received from the President of the Professional Firefighters
of Massachusetts:
Due to the enormous costs involved in giving their six
fallen brothers proper and respectful sendoffs, all Locals
are being encouraged to send donations to:
The Worcester Fire Fighters' Funeral Fund
In c/o Worcester Fire Dept Credit Union
2 Eastern Ave
Worcester, MA 01605
12/05 - Lyndeborough A Relief Fund for those left homeless in the Lyndeborough 4th Alarm has been established. Donations may be sent to the Holt/Robichaud Relief Fund. c/o Granite Bank, 28 Jones Road, Milford, NH 03055.
Donations of food and clothing will be collected at the Central School, the United Church of Lyndeborough, and the Village Store, all on Rte 31
FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO BE ARSON, HOMEOWNER WIFE ARRESTED ON SEVERAL CHARGES
12/05 - Four new Fire Department Links have been submitted to us by one of our webpage readers.
Visit the Fire Dept page to view Gloucester MA , Lisbon ME, Mont Vernon NH, and Lempster NH
12/05 - New Audio Files for Webster NH 2nd Alarm and Kingston NH 3rd Alarm
Find them at either the firelog page or the Audio Files page - See links below
12/04/99 - Saturday - Annual Christmas Auction in Thetford Hill sponsored by the Thetford VT Volunteer Fire Department: 6:30 p.m., Thetford Hill Fire Station.
12/04/99 - Newfields NH
Newfields NH has a new arrival, and it will be displayed Saturday Dec 4 at Exeter NH Christmas parade.
The Exeter Christmas Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Osram/Sylvania on Portsmouth Avenue.
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John we just recently put the truck into service about two weeks ago . We
purchased the truck from Emergency vehicles of Maine It was built by
Ferrara Fire Apparatus. It has a HME medium 4 door ,6 man cab with a bumped up roof , roll up compartment doors , 1250 pump, 1000 gal tank. Its
definitely a Sharp looking truck!
We plan on showing it off at Exeter's Christmas parade next Saturday Dec. 4
Thanks for the interest
Jeff
12/03 - Lyndeborough NH A Relief Fund for those left homeless in the Lyndeborough 4th Alarm has been established. Donations may be sent to the Holt/Robichaud Relief Fund. c/o Granite Bank, 28 Jones Road, Milford, NH 03055.
Donations of food and clothing will be collected at the Central School, the United Church of Lyndeborough, and the Village Store, all on Rte 31
FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO BE ARSON, HOMEOWNER WIFE ARRESTED ON SEVERAL CHARGES
12/02/99 - Firefighters Toy Bank Chili Cook-off LaBec Rouge Restaurant, 73 Ocean Blvd - Hampton NH - Thursday December 2nd - 5:00PM - 9:00PM
12/01/99 - STATEWIDE CHRISTMAS PARTY
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NOVEMBER 1999
11/27/99 - Saturday - Christmas Craft Bazaar in Cornish to benefit the Cornish (NH) Fire Auxiliary: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Townhouse Road.
11/26 - Derry News reports DFD takes delivery of new Engine
from SW66 - Derry, NH Fire Department has taken delivery of a 1999 Pierce Pumper. It has a1500gpm pump, 1000gallon tank and mid-mount pump panel. Will be assigned to Engine Co.3 on East Broadway/Headquarters station. - SW66
11/24/99 - John, I have just been advised by a board member of Middlesex Radio of a change in frequency for the Intergroup channel. effective as of Wed Nov 24,1999. The new frequency for Intergroup (Epsom/Fort Mountain) will be 461.275 same pl as the old one 107.2. The repeater and the coverage area will remain the same.
................Ed Sw73 MV03
11/24/99 - new Tewksbury FD Rescue 1 that
is expected to be delivered on Wednesday, Nov.24,1999
 Click on photos for larger photo image 
Here is some stats on the new rig.........................
1999 300 HP Navistar 4900 International Cab with MD3060 Trans and a 3D box.
12000 lb winch (remote control)
6000 watt Light Tower(remote control)
20,000 KW PTO Onan Generator
4 Hydraulic reels(for Hydraulic tools ...ie... Jaws of life)
2 air supply reels ( Cascade System on board)
2 Electric reels
...Ed SW73
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NOVEMBER 1999
11/23/99 @ 1600 - Congratulations to John and Dawn Marcel (66 & 66A) on the birth of their second child. Hannah Marcel has a new baby brother, Caleb Raymond, born Tuesday afternoon @ the Hitchcock Medical Center in Manchester weighing 6 lbs and being 19" in length.
11/15/99 - Laconia, NH has put a new Quint in service as Ladder Co.2 (13L2) at Laconia Central Station. They've also placed a new Engine Co.1 (13M1) in
service at the Weirs - SW66
November 1999 - Northern Essex County Notification - Link
http://home.switchboard.com/nec
11/04/99 - Meadowood (NH) Fire Dept (Troy/Fitzwilliam NH) board of directors vote to disband department. The Dive Team may still be active, however. Complete stories at :
www.fosters.com
Members hold emergency meeting 207.180.37.15/stories/news
11/2 - The Lawrence Eagle-Tribune reported Tuesday that Derry NH Deputy Fire Chief Gary B. McCarraher has accepted the position of Fire Chief for the town of Franklin MA .
McCarraher leaves his post in Derry on Nov 12 and assumes his new position on Nov 29. The 39 y/o McCarraher, according to the article had been Chief for tens years in Littleton MA before a one year stint as East Derry Fire District Chief in 1993. He then joined the Derry Fire Dept in 1994.
November Ayer MA Fire Scheduled delivery for new E-One pumper in.
11/03/99 - Salem NH has a new Ladder 1
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OCTOBER 1999
10/31 - Metro Radio System Flea Market12:00 noon to 4:30 PM - 55 Hallet St - Florian Hall - Boston Dorchester MA
10/26 - Pepperell MA has received its new Rescue Fire Truck - It's a Freightliner FL-80, 16 ft walk around box, roll up doors, jaws on 100' hydraulic cables with generator on the truck, Cummins Diesel Engine.
10/23 - Malletts Bay VT will be hosting an open house on
Saturday, October 23rd from 10 am to 2 pm. We will also be having the
dedication and "wet down" of our new Seagraves Pump at 1 pm on that day.
10/17 It is with great regret that Franklin VT Fire Department and Franklin Rescue,
announce the passing of Lauren E. Wright on October 17, 1999. Lauren was a
founding member of the FD and later the Rescue Squad and served for many
years as chief and squad leader. He was a life member of both squads.
Arrangements are as follows:
The memorial service will be at the Franklin United Church on Friday, October
22, 1999, at 1100 AM. This is the larger of the two white churches in the
center of town. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be for family
only on Saturday.
Those members of other Fire Departments and Rescue Squads who choose to come to the service may meet at the Franklin Fire station bye 1015 am and will be seated in a group following the service this group will be used as an honor
guard.
For further information please contact Polly Gadbois at 933-2022.
Timothy Sargeant
Vice-Squad Leader Franklin Rescue
10/17 Milton VT Fire Dept is having their open house Saturday 11 to 3. Any one is welcome. The Annual dance for Milton is on Oct. 22.
10/17 - Nashua NH FF's Memorial Sunday Will Be On Sunday Oct 17 At 1000 Hrs At The FF's
Monument At Concord And Manchester Sts. The Nashua FF's Annual Ball Will Be On Saturday Oct 23rd At 7pm At The Nashua Marriott, Contact NFR For Further Details.
10/17 - The Bridgeport CT Firefighters' Historical Society is pleased to announce its second annual FIRE EXPO To be held during Fire Prevention Month on October 17th, 1999 at Bridgeport's Central High School on 1 Lincoln Blvd., Bridgeport, Connecticut, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is free.
ATTENTION FIRE PHOTOGRAPHERS: In addition to all the out-of-town
apparatus, we plan to rotate all 15 Bridgeport fire companies to the show
through the day again this year. That gives you the opportunity to
photograph EVERY active piece in the fleet, including our new Pierce
Quantums, Command Unit, etc.
Contact bptfirehistory@juno.com for more information.
10/16 - Milton VT Fire Department is having their open house Saturday 11 to 3. Any one is welcome. The Annual dance for milton is coming up on Oct. 22.
10/16 - Annual Craft Show in Hartland VTsponsored by the Friends of Hartland Fire and Rescue: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Damon Hall.
10/16 - Oyster Stew Supper - East Barnard VT to benefit the Brood Brook Fire Association: 5 to 8 p.m., East Barnard Community Hall. $9 adults, $4.50 children.
10/15 - Nashua Fire Rescue The Weekend Of Oct 15 Is The Proposed Moving Date From The Present Court St
Location, To The Newly Renovated Site At 38 Lake St (Formerly The Qtrs Of
Eng2/Lad2).The Official Dedication Date Will Be Announced. The New Office Will
Be 800 Mhz Ready To Accept The New System Which Should Be Here Next Year,Any
Questions Contact Jrafferty At Nashua Fire.
10/10 - Auburn NH
OCTOBER 10th -
Open House 1PM - 4PM
Auburn Station One
6 Pingree Hill Road
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OCTOBER 1999
10/10 - Londonderry NH Open House 1PM - 4PM
Londonderry Central Station on Mammoth Rd (Rte 128)
10/10 - Henniker NH Retired Henniker Police Chief Thomas W. Hassler died on Sunday after a long illness. He was 64. In Henniker, he served as the town's first full-time police chief from 1969 until his retirement in 1989. He was instrumental in the formation of the Henniker Rescue Squad. He was honored as a Citizen of the Century at this year's Old Home Day celebration Donations may be made in his name to the Henniker Police Association, 2 Depot St., Henniker, 03242 or the Henniker Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 91, Henniker 03242.
10/09 - The Essex Fire Department (Essex, VT) would like to invite you and your family to their 26th annual open house. The open house will be held at the Sand Hill Road fire station on Saturday, October 9, from 10 AM to 3 PM rain or shine. Come spend a fun filled and educational day at the fire station! Learn everyday safety from Fire, Police, and Rescue personnel who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Snack foods will be served all day. Come and help the Essex Fire Department recognize Fire Prevention Week!
10/9 -
Wells ME Fire Department
Fundraiser for THERMAL IMAGING UNIT
LOBSTER DINNER
Lobster * Steamers * Corn on the Cob
Hot Dogs * Eggs * Cole Slaw
Strawberry Shortcake
Beverage
Sat., October 9, 1999
4PM - 7PM at Wells Harbor
For Tickets Call 646-7912
Sponsored By: Wells Fire Dept Thermal Imaging Committee
Compliments of: The Old Fashion Lobster Bake Company
10/9 - the (Rochester NH FD) parade is on Sat October 9th at 12 noon. Hope to see
you...Mark Dellner.
(Lineup is to the left of K-Mart on the Milton Rd at about 1030.)
10/8,9 Rochester NH Amateur Radio HossTraders Swapmeet @FairGrounds -
Starts Friday 15:00
10/8/99 - Manchester's (NH) firefighters ball is October 8th.
10/03/99
October 3rd 1999
Manchester NH Fire Department Fire Prevention
Parade, Muster and Flea Market
Parade - 12 Noon on Elm Street
Muster - Following Parade at Manchester
Central Fire Station, 100 Merrimack Street
Flea Market - 12 noon at Manchester
Central Fire Station, 100 Merrimack Street
Our festivities start @ ?? A.M. with the big firehouse breakfast @ central
headquarters on Merrimack St. this is for all parade and muster participants.
(your family also invited).
During the AM I'll be registering apparatus at central headquarters, lineup
is 11am (approx.)There is also a firematic flea market, as well as a muster competition after the parade (also at central headquarters).
I'm in charge of the apparatus division so if you have any questions please
call me at 603-644-8999 home or 603-669-2256 x-106 work. Any flea market
vendors, or muster question, I can also direct you to the proper info.
Every year I try to increase the number of apparatus so please spread the
word. Trophies are awarded for various categories for the parade and muster.
Please log your miles to Manchester, NH.
Again thanks, Brother Lt. C. Pierson
10/03 - Stratham NH FD Annual Fire Prevention Breakfast "Firehouse Breakfast" is offered annually in October. It is held on the Sunday before Fire Prevention week begins. The Breakfast is arranged and promoted by the promotions committee.
10/03 - KEENE NH annual fire prevent parade & muster.
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SEPTEMBER 1999
9/30 - 10/1 -- 5th Annual Massachusetts Fire and Safety Public Education Conference
September 30 - October 1, 1999
This Conference will be held September 30 to October 1 at the Westford Regency Hotel. Registration materials containing the workshop descriptions for the 5th annual Fire and Safety Public Education Conference will be distributed to all fire departments and other interested parties. To be included on this mailing list e-mail Jennifer.Mieth@state.ma.us and be sure to put the word conference in the subject line. The Massachusetts Public Fire and Safety Education Task Force, which serves as the planning committee each year, will provide numerous new and interesting workshops. The goal of this conference is to provide basic training for new fire educators through workshops that will interest our community partners, as well as new skill development workshops for experienced life safety educators.
09/29/99 - The raise mentioned in earlier column about Nashua NH Fire Rescue was approved by full board on
Tuesday night ,with a 3 year package with increased benefits, and a pay
package of 3yrs ,that was mentioned, this covers the 162 union members of
Nashua Fire Rescue.
Tri-Annual Londonderry / Manchester NH
MHT Airport Crash Drill
09/25/99 - 0900 - Manchester Airport Disaster drill involving 75 agencies. 153.740, 460.625, 460.600, 151.175, 154.190, 154.280, 154.965, 155.340, 155.385 etc...
09/19 - Laconia NH has taken delivery of an American LaFrance/LTI Quint for Ladder 2 and American LaFrance/LTI pump for Engine 1.
09/17/99 -
The Maine State Fireman's Convention will be next week end. It starts on
Friday the 17th. This is a good convention. I have added a link if you would
like more info.
http://www.bairnet.org/or
ganizations/msfff99/
09/10,11,12 - The 102nd Annual New Hampshire Fireman's Convention will be held in
Merrimack, NH @ the Merrimack Hotel and Convention Center on Executive Park Dr. off Exit-11 (Everett Turnpike) on September 10.11
& 12 1999.
The Annual Convention in Merrimack is in conjunction with the 75th
Anniversary of the Merrimack Fire Department.
On Friday evening their will be Registration and a Pig Roast.
On Saturday their will be Demonstrations, and Two Large Tents full of Fire
and EMS Vendors from all around the New England States.
On Saturday evening their will be the Fireman's Ball.
Saturday- DHART Medical Helicopter will be on site 0900-1100 Hrs. JBI Helicopter inc the New Hampshire Forest Service Contracted Helicopter will be doing live fire water drops. Not to mention to 30+ different pieces of Fire & EMS Apparatus on Hand and the 30+ Vendors of fire and ems.
Sunday- PARADE- Parade Lineup @ 12:00 Noon @ Merrimack High School on O'Gara Drive. Parade Starts @ 1300Hrs. Parade Route: O'Gara Drive to Baboosic Lk Rd, East to D.W Highway North, to Front St. Down Front St. to the Commons Shopping plaza where Apparatus will be lined up for a photo session and awards.
Anyone interested in getting more info contact Rick at: MFD1902@aol.com
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SEPTEMBER 1999
09/12/99 - An open invitation to all to the South Burlington VT Fire Department's
annual open house this Sunday - Sept 12, 10AM - 3PM. Chicken BBQ, fire
safety and extrication demonstrations etc.
From: Cheef2@aol.com
Bob Wheel
09/11/99 - The town of East Montpelier VT will be celebrating its 150th anniversary
during its annual Rally Day Celebration at the Elementary
School. Between the 1400 hours and 1630 hours the East Montpelier Fire VT Dept
will be hosting an open house to celebrate its 35th year at the Templeton
Road Fire Station. Refreshments will be served and their will be
demonstrations. In the evening Northstar Fireworks (of East Montpelier) will
be hosting a pyrotechnic display that can be viewed at the EM Elementary
School.
09/11/99 - Bethel VT - White River Valley Ambulance is having an open house this weekend, Saturday
from 1-3. Everyone is invited.
Russell
WRVAS
09/06/99 - Annual Labor Day Parade and Chicken Barbecue in Post Mills VT, sponsored by the Thetford Volunteer Fire Department: parade starts at 10:30 a.m.; barbecue, fire truck rides, flea market and more, 11 a.m., Post Mills Fire Station.
9/2 Laconia NH - - REWARD - -
The Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society has offered a $3,000 reward leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the setting of the fire during the predawn hours of Thursday September 2nd 1999 of the 130 year old, 14 room, 2 1/2 story woodframe farmhouse style Shady Lawn Rooming House (Orchard House) and barn on Endicott St.(Rte 3) in the Weirs section of Laconia NH
Phone the Lakes Region Crimeline at 524-1717. You will remain anonymous
Lost in the fire was a very large collection of old post cards, books, railroad schedules, bottles, plates, and nicknaks related to fairs, festivals, and celebrations. Also lost was considerable agricultural memorabilia, a historic piano and accompanying sheet music, two generations of wedding related china, cedar chests &tc...
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AUGUST 1999
08/29 - Flea Market in Haverhill NH: to benefit Haverhill Corner Fire Department; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the common, Haverhill.
08/29 - The Deering NH Fire & Rescue will be holding it's Annual Muster on
Sunday, August 29, 1999 at 1300 hrs at the Deering Fish & Game Grounds
on Longwoods Road.
Camping is available at the Grounds from 1200 hrs on
Saturday August 28 through 1200 hrs Monday August 30 for those wishing
to camp out. Campsites are limited and there are no hookups.
For more info, please contact Bob Pragoff at rpragoff@anselm.edu.
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Bob Pragoff
Saint Anselm College Campus Post Office
Lower Level, Cushing Center
100 Saint Anselm's Drive
Manchester, NH 03102
603-641-7025 FAX 641-7318
8/24 Calling hours for Bob Dandeneau NEFNN-NH70 and Southern Maine member are as follows:
Visiting hours Tuesday Aug.24- 14:00-16:00 & 19:00-21:00hrs at the Edgerly Funeral Home in Rochester, NH
Funeral is Wednesday Aug.25- 10:00am at St. Joseph's Church at 28 Cataract Ave in Dover, NH
Burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery
Donations can be made at the Holy Rosary Credit Union to the Cocheco Fire Company donation account.
08/21 - Lyndeborough NH Fire Department Yard Sale 8:30AM - 2:30PM to Benefit Lyndeborough Fire Fighter Association - Lyndeborough Center School on Rte 31 (Forest Road)
08/14 - Bridgewater NH Fireman's Flea Market 9:00AM - 2:00PM
08/13 - Conway NH Fire Department moves into temporary quarters while a new station is built.
08/11 Car Crash kills retired Hudson NH fire captain
Retired fire Capt died when his car in a motor vehicle accident Wednesday.
Roger Spooner, 59, of 31 B Street, a retired fire captain, died from injuries received in a three car MVA on Route 111 1/4 mile east of Park Avenue Wednesday evening. Londonderry, Pelham and Windham, responded mutual aid to Hudson.
The Lincoln, which had the driver's side airbag deployed, was demolished, with the engine compartment ripped open. Rescue workers forced open the Lincoln's doors with the jaws of life.
Spooner had retired about four years ago.
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AUGUST 1999
Pepperell's 39th Annual Fireman's Muster & Parade August 8, 1999
The Pepperell Mass. Firefighters Association Cordially Invites All Departments To Participate In Pepperell's 39th Annual Fireman's Muster And Parade On August 8, 1999. The Muster Events Will Be Held At The Pepperell Town Field Located At The Intersection Of Rts 113 & 111 At The Rotary Traffic Circle In Pepperell. The Parade Will Start Promptly At 11:30am. The Line Up Will Begin At 10:30am At Pepperell Fire Station #3 Located On Rt 113 At The Intersection Of Lowell And Jersey Street.
Parade Trophies Will Be Awarded As Follows: Newest Motorized Vehicle, Newest Ladder Truck, Most Unique Motorized Vehicle, Best Looking Motorized Vehicle, Oldest Motorized Vehicle In Service, Oldest Motorized Vehicle Out Of Service, And Farthest Traveled.
There Will Be Refreshments Available At The Muster Fields After The Parade Which Will Include Chicken Bbq, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Steamed Clams, Lobsters, Ice Cream, Soda, And Beer. A Country And Western Band Will Provide Entertainment. There Is No Admission Fee Or Parking Fee. Parking Is Available In Designated Areas. Please Note There Is No Parking On Rt 111 Near The Muster Field Or On The Field.
The First Annual Pepperell Open Muster Will Begin Approximately @ 12:00pm. All Teams Wishing To Compete In The Muster Events Must Be Listed On A Fire Department Roster. The Roster Must Be Presented To Judges Prior To The Start Of The Muster And Must Have Your Chief's Signature To Provide Proof Of Membership.
The Events Of The Day Are Still Being Decided. $500 In Prize Money Will Be Awarded To The Winning Teams (1st, 2nd And 3rd Place Finishers). To Register And Get The Events And Rules, Please Call Tim Tierney @ 978-392-5464 (Day) Or 978-433-8905 (Night/Weekend) Or E-Mail Ttierney@Bicnet.Net.
For General Muster Inquiries (Non-Parade/Muster Events), Please Call Peter Shattuck @ 978-433-9224, James Taplin (Beeper) 963-6911 Or Ron Winch 978-433-2113.
Hope To See You There.
08/07 - 08/08 Mont Vernon NH Fire Department is celebrating it's 100th anniversary on the 7th and 8th of August 1999. Below is a list of events for both days as well as a list of items to purchase. To assist us in making these two days a successful and fun time, we ask your full participation. The funds raised from these activities will go to insuring that these weekend events are a success.
See StateWide Calendar page for more details
8/5/99 @ 0800 DUNSTABLE MA - Asst Fire Chief Richard C. Bacon collapsed from a heart attack while writing a report for the fire run just completed (A reported bldg fire on Woods Court). Bacon, 45 y/o later died at the Lowell General Hospital.
Funeral Monday 11AM at Dolan Funeral Home 106 Middlesex St Chelmsford MA. Calling hours Sat 7-9pm and Sun 2-4pm and Sun 7-9pm.
www.dolanfuneralhome.com
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JULY 1999
07/17 - Pembroke NH 20th Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show and Meet at Memorial Park. Parade at 10:00 AM from Pembroke Academy. Food and Fire Flea Market. Free admission
07/12 - Robert Stafford took the oath of office on July 12th as Hillsboro's (NH) new Police Chief, after seven years as chief of police in Milton, Vt.
07/12 - Concord NH to rename 4 similar/duplicate street names in the name of public safety - Abbott Street in Concord will become Celtic Street; Chandler Street in Concord will become Theatre Street; East Penacook Street in Concord will become Horseshoe Pond Lane; and Pleasant Street in Penacook section of Concord will become Foliage Street.
07/11 - Milford NH Waffle Breakfast at Milford Fire Department from 07:30 to 11:00 AM. $5.00 all you can eat. Sponsored by Milford Firemen's Relief Association
07/10 - It's that time of year again. Our annual fundraiser "The Beecher
Falls (VT) Vol. Fire Department Auction" will be held on Saturday,
July 10, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. at the fire station. The famous BFVFD
chicken BBQ will be served at noon. This event will be held rain
or shine, everything is under a tent. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS!!!. For more information please call us at 1-802-266-8242
and leave a message if no one is there. Your continued support is greatly needed and appreciated. Thank you.
07/09-10 - Sandwich NH FD CPR Courses - See StateWide Calendar Page for details
07/06 - Wolfeboro NH names new Fire/Rescue Chief - Wolfeboro Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief Ben Bean. Chief Bean will assume his new job 7/31/99.
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JULY 1999
07/05 - It is my sad duty to let people know that Berlin Fire Captain / EMT Victor
Centonze Passed away yesterday July 5th 1999. Funeral arraignments have not
been set yet but will be posted here.
Godspeed Victor
Brian Gladden
Barre Town EMS
Association Member Berlin VFD
From Bill George
A memorial Service for Fire Captain / EMT Victor Centonze Will be Held on
Friday, July 16th at 19:00 hrs. at the Berlin Fire Department. All VT Fire and
rescue personnel are invited. Please attend in uniform if possible
Directions: From north or south on I-89 get off at exit 7 go to the first
Light and the Fire station will be on your left.
07/03 - Alton NH - Alton's new ladder truck put to immediate use by responding to accident/major HazMat at Alton Traffic Circle
07/04 - Carroll NH Pancake Breakfast at the Twin Mountain Fire Station on US Route 3 sponsored by the Twin Mountain Fire Department Auxiliary- Adults $5.00. children $2.50, includes pancakes, choice of bacon or sausage, coffee, tea or hot chocolate
07/02 - It is with deep regret that I inform you of a non line of duty death of an active member in Billerica Mass . Firefighter Dan Cooney of Billerica MA Engine 2 who was involved in a serious tree fall accident appx 3 weeks ago in Dunstable Mass while he was off duty has lost his biggest battle, the battle to live. Dan passed away at Brighams and Women's Hospital in Boston on June 27th . A department funeral was held for Dan on July 1 at St Theresa Church in Billerica .
Dan was an active member in his union and also former vice president of his local.
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JUNE 1999
06/30 - West Newbury MA Fire has purchased a 1980 Seagrave 100' RMA from Durham NH Fire
06/30 - 1700 - Merrimack NH FD Dispatch announces that retirement of and best wishes for Chief Charles Hall, retiring after 40 years of service
06/29 - · Firefighters from Conway NH took part in a firemen's muster at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C.
06/28 - Per the Burlington Free Press (6/29/99) -
Burlington VT Senior Firefighter Brian Trudo (11 years @ BFD) is in serious condition at Fletcher Allen Health Care following a diving accident Sunday in Malletts Bay. This was an Off-Duty accident.VermontFireCommand
06/24 - Chichester NH Yard Sale Saturday June 24 - Townwide yard sale 9:00AM-2:00Pm organized by the Chichester Fire Department (Maps $1.00 available at Fire Station)
06/23 - 06/27 - Plaistow NH - 250th Celebration
06/23 - 1800 - Fire Dept vs Police Dept Flag Football game at Timberlane H.S.
06/26 - 0900... - Fire Truck Rides - Town Green
06/27 - 1300 - Parade - Main St @ Pine Street traveling north
06/17/99 -
Gentlemen: It is with deep regret the I announce the death of former
Hartford Fire Fighter, and Boston Firefighter Artie O'Leary this AM at
0915. Artie was on vacation in New Hampshire and became very sick, he
returned home his AM and was admitted to the hospital where he suffered a
massive heart attack.
Artie, was well known throughout the buffing community, and of course his
days here in Hartford, He was a member of the Boston Citywide and also a
former Fire Patrolman with the Fire Patrol in New York City.
The wake will be held Saturday nite at Murphy Turnbull Funeral Home, on
Bunker Hill Avenue, Charlestown from 1900 to 2100 hours and again on
Sunday from 1400 to 1600 hours and again from 1900 to 2100 hours.
The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 1100 hours at St Francis
DeSalles RC Church, across the from the funeral home on Bunker Hill Avnue,
in Charlestown.
Please pass this on to members of your department and to anyone that knew
Artie.
hartfordcitywide@juno.com
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JUNE 1999
06/17 -
[N.H. Statewide Broadcast - Special Signal 6-5-2]
Boston Citywide Radio regrets to announce the death of Arthur "Artie"
O'leary, a charter member of Boston Citywide, member of the Citywide Policy
Committee and an active member of Boston Engine 50.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Wake at the Murphy & Turnbull Funeral Home, 322 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown
Saturday, June 19 19:00-21:00 hr. and Sunday, June 20 14:00-16:00 hr. and
19:00-21:00 hr.
Funeral St. Francis DE Sales Church Bunker Hill St. Charlestown Monday, June
21 at 11:00 hr.
Gordon Otis
Citywide Radio Boston
[end of broadcast - NH Statewide Operator 66]
06/15 - Majority of jurors in Carroll County find North Conway NH FD not negligent in a civil trial brought by the Travelers Insurance against the North Conway Fire Department claiming negligence by firefighters during the Fox Ridge fire on Dec 24 1993. The fire heavily damaged the center section of the hotel. The trial originally resulted in a hung jury.
06/09 - Malletts Bay (VT)Fire Dept. took delivery this evening of a new Seagraves Custom Pumper. The new attack engine still needs to be wired for siren and a few other items, and is expected to be in service by July 1.
The new engine will be at New England Chiefs Convention at the end of this month. Check it out ! VermontFireCommand
06/07 - FDNY The Funeral for F.D.N.Y. Captain Vincent Fowler of Lad.Co.173 will be held
Tuesday, 10:45 AM at the Good Shepard Roman Catholic Church on Grundy Avenue
in Holbrook, Long Island, NY
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MAY 1999
05/26 - Newmarket NH new page for Newmarket, NH
http://www.nh.ultranet.com/~davidjb/
05/24-28 - Goffstown / Hooksett / Manchester NH - 21st Annual New England Arson Seminar taking place at St. Anslem's and New Hampshire Colleges - Over 100 attending this year's seminar dedicated to late Hooksett Fire Chief Steve LaDuke
05/22 - Cambridge VT Rescue Squad will be sponsoring a Public Safety Day in conjunction with a 10th anniversary.
Check out the StateWide Calendar page for more details
05/22 - Portsmouth NH - Firefighting History - Strawberry Banke - Departments from NH, ME, MA demonstrate fire fighting techniques from the past. Antique fire engines on display. Check out the StateWide Calendar page for more details
05/21 - New Hampshire NWS - National Weather Service reports New Hampshire has had 11.87 inches from Jan through Apr 1999. This is 0.23 inches above normal. However April had only 0.83 inches of precipitation , in a month which normally averages 2.97 inches. For 1999 most of the state's rain was in January
05/20 - Wolfeboro NH - Town of Wolfeboro FD rejects donated boat. The town of Wolfeboro was recently donated a used boat from a Federal Fisheries agency to replace the Wolfeboro fire boat - However, after it was discovered the donated boat would need greater than $7,000 dollars in necessary repairs, the boat was sent back
05/15 New Hampshire - State of New Hampshire Surplus Property Auction.
05/12 - For Immediate Release
On Wednesday, May 12, 1999, the Merrimack NH Fire Department will celebrate its 75th anniversary. In honor of this milestone, the department will hold an open house at the central and south Merrimack stations from Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Special emphasis is being placed on Wednesday, when the fire department will host displays and demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. During that time, a special commemorative cancellation stamp, made available by the post office, will be available.
Other commemorative events include an open house at the Reed's Ferry Fire Station from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. In addition, the anniversary will be a theme for the town's Fourth of July Parade, and the Merrimack Fire Department will host the N.H. Firefighter's Convention this fall.
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MAY 1999
05/08 - Pittsford VT Fire Department is
holding a fire/ems swap meet on Saturday May 8 from 0900-1400 hrs.
Check out the StateWide Calendar page for more details
05/05 - Funeral Mass for Officer Jack Gibbons III will be held at Saint Charles Church Friday May 7,1999 10 AM. The wake will be Thursday May 6,1999 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home 263 Main Street Woburn,MA .(Rt. 38 south from Rt 128) the funeral home and the church are 1/4 mile south of Woburn center on Main St.
05/04 Woburn MA Police Officer John Gibbons III died of a
heart attack while on patrol at 12:18 am today.
05/03 Vermont By this memorandum, I am notifying all Town Forest Fire Wardens and Deputy Wardens that no burning permits shall be issued commencing at 3:00
p.m. on May 3, 1999. This order will last for a two week period ending
on or before May 17, 1999. This order may be revoked sooner on a
statewide basis, or on a county by county basis depending upon the fire
danger and weather conditions. At the end of this period, a new order or
an extension of this order may be issued if very high forest fire danger
continues to exist.
05/03 - Nashua NH - Anniversary of the Great Crown Hill Fire that destroyed over 400 structures in 1930.
05/03 Line Of Duty Death - Philadelphia, Pa
FF Eric Casiano, 41
Died May 03, 1999
05/02 Line Of Duty Death Nantucket, Mass
Capt. David J. Watts 57
Died May 02, 1999
05/02 - Former Sunapee NH Fire Captain William Beal passed away at the age of 63. Captain Beal had been instrumental in the founding of the Sunapee FAST Squad. He retired from the department in 1989. The Chadwick Funeral home in New London is in charge of arrangements
05/01 - Portland ME Fire buys three International-Horton Ambulances.
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APRIL 1999
04/27/99 - New Hampshire Order to stop all issuing fire permits issued and effective at 1700 today's date in accordance with RSA 227:L17. This order is in effect statewide.
04/26/99 - HR514, the Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act of 1999, is a resurrected version of HR2369, the Wireless Privacy Enhancement Act of 1998.
HR514 was introduced in the House in Feb. and was passed on the same day that it was introduced. Unknown if the Senate has acted on it yet. Maybe there still some time to write a few letters (which will no doubt fall on deaf ears).
Check it out on the House's web site http://www.house.gov, and also check it out on Grove's web site at http://www.grove-ent.com on the MT home page. Bob's write-up describes how trunktracker scanners may become history and he talks about possible ramifications regarding being able to monitor APCO-25 stuff in the future. Also, more frequency ranges are added to the "censored" list, modifying a receiver to receive a "prohibited" transmission is forbidden, scanners must be manufactured to be "hardened" against modification, and scanners (not cell phones) must have a warning label stating that receiving a "prohibited" transmission is strictly FORBIDDEN. Also, the wording of Section 705 in the Communications Act of 1934 gets changed from "...intercept AND divulge" to "intentionally intercept OR divulge", potentially making just the act of listening to ANY non-broadcast transmission FORBIDDEN. Courtesy N1DAS
04/26/99 - Winooski FD in Chittenden County (VT) is being assigned an additional
channel by the FCC. The channel will have a repeater with 154.43 as the output and 150.775 as the input. April 16, 1999 is the date the listing appeared in the FCC database. The channel could come into use anytime within the next year.
04/25/99 - William H. Pepler Jr. of Keene, NH, who will start with the Town Merrimack on June 6, 1999 has been selected as the new Fire Chief. Read the Town of Merrimack Press Release
04/24/99 - Sanford ME Police Dept currently accepting applications for Dispatchers - Deadline is 4/30/99
04/22/99 - Shapleigh ME The Rescue Squad is looking for more volunteers - The roster is dangerously low and more members are badly needed - Training is provided - Contact Paul @ 793-4608 or attend monthly meeting of Rescue Squad on 2nd of each month @ 19:30 at the fire station.
04/22/99 - Waterboro ME The Waterboro Fire Dept is forming a Fire Police Unit to assist at fire and rescue scenes. Primary responsibility will be traffic control. Contact the fire station or Chief Smith, if interested
04/22/99 - 2020 announcement on 154.43 by SWNH Dispatch - please excuse any errors
in details as I am monitoring from the Boston area - The Dummerston VT
FD regrets to announce the passing of Edward F ?Driscoll - a 36 year
member of the Dummerston FD and a former Assistant Chief and President -
the wake is Friday at ?Foleys Funeral Home in Keene - the funeral is
Saturday at ?1215 at Saint ?Mary Margaret Church at 33 Arch Street in
Keene NH.
From: lisbon45@webtv.net (peter szerlag)
04/19/99 - Farmington NH - WZEN 106.5 PM started testing their new FM broadcast station at 1830. Testing will continue for a period of weeks.
04/17/99 - Wells ME - After getting a close up look at a $600,000 ladder trucks strategically positioned outside the Wells Fire Station, voters at town meeting approved the funding of the new truck.
Voters also approved a Police Patrolman for Wells High School
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APRIL 1999
04/15/99 - Antrim NH - Antrim Fire Dept regrets to announce the passing of Henry "Hank" F. Cutter, 82, a 55 year member of the department, he also served as Chief for 24 years - Funeral Monday 4/19/99 @ 14:00 at the Antrim Baptist Church
04/14/99 - Wolfeboro NH - Wolfeboro's fire boat has been placed out of service, perhaps permanently. This due to far greater deterioration from the previous summer than expected being detected. The boat is a 1971 23-foot Century Open Runabout, known as Fire Boat Number One.
04/14/99 - L.O.D.D. Firefighter Phil Pinkowski of the Clarendon Vermont FD (near Rutland)
died from a heart attack while fighting a house fire Monday night.
Calling hours are Thursday 12-2 and 6-8 at Cliffords (Funeral Home) in
Rutland. The funeral will be on Friday at the Christ the King Church.
04/14/99 - Annual Hero Award Dinner to be held in Manchester - 52 heroes to be honored
04/14/99 - Vermont - 160 state and local police cruisers will be outfitted with cruiser-mounted video cameras this fall.
04/10/99 - Hollis NH - Local residents object to 140 foot tall firetower proposed to be built to support cellular radio phone antennas.
04/09/99 - Conway NH - Local 19 year old Center Conway District volunteer fire fighter arrested for setting four fires in town since Easter
04/08/99 - Russell MA - Deputy Fire Chief John Murphy, 64, - Line of Duty Death result of fighting major brush fire
04/09/99 - See message board for Haverhill MA FD radio testing on 154.3625 and MA Forestry channels
04/07/99 - Nashua NH - Nashua fire/rescue will be hiring an additional 11 firefighters to start in
early may, this is to beef up the 3rd ladder company by 1 man, and to fill
other vacancies. This will be our manning up to 4 per engine, x 6 engines, and
3 per ladder x 3 ladder companies. It is the intention of the dept to
eventually put an officer on all 3 trucks by the end of this year and to hire
additional ff's to bring the manning of the tower up to 1 officer and 3 ff's by
next year. Current members total approx. 160 including fire prevention, fire
dispatch, etc. Nashua will lose approx. 50 more personnel due to retirements in
the next 2 to 5 yrs so we expect a lot more to be hired as needed. (SW55)
04/05/99 - FCC Released: April 2, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU To Begin Use Of Universal Licensing System For General Mobile Radio Service Licensing Activity Beginning April 19, 1999. (DA No. 99-653).
Released: April 2, 1999. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICAITONS BUREAU To Begin Use
Of Universal Licensing System For Auctioned 900 Mhz Specialized Mobile
Radio Service Beginning April 19, 1999. (DA No. 99-650).
04/04/99 - Spring Forward - Turn the clocks ahead one hour at 02:00 - After a good night sleep and before you burn Easter Dinner, it's a good idea to check/change the battery in your SMOKE DETECTOR
04/02/99 - Probable solution for audio problems with Manchester 3-3 file on WebSite as a MPEG-3 WAV file. See Fire Activity Log page for details
04/01/99 - Southwest Fire District Fire Mutual Aid regrets to announce the passing Edward J Bergeron who served as a dispatcher with SWDFMA from 1966 until his retirement in 1986
Wake is from 7-9pm Thursday April 2 at the Foley Court Street in Keene
Funeral Saturday at 9am at the Foley Funeral Home - Burial at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Swanzey.
Bergeron also served Swanzey as a Firefighter and Police Officer.
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04/17/99 - SMFNA Channel 3 is now up and running in Milton,NH as of 9:45pm tonight! Please change the following PL tones--- Ch.3 is 463.775-----74.4 .......Ch.5 is 463.775----179.9.....Ch.7 is 464.850----241.8
These are now official and are up and running-please tell anyone on SMFNA
that you see so they can all get changed over at their leisure.
SM92 & 587SOUTHERN MAINE FIRE NOTIFICATION:
F1 464.850R/ 173.8 Primary Operations - York, Maine
F2 464.850 / 173.8 F1-Direct / Fireground
F3 463.775R/ 74.4 Secondary Operations - Milton, NH
F4 463.775 / 74.4 F3-Direct / Fireground
F5 463.775R/ 179.9 Secondary Operations - Milton, NH
F6 463.775 / 179.9 F5-Direct / Fireground
F7 464.850R/ 241.8 Secondary Operations - York, Maine
F8 464.850 / 241.8 F7-Direct / Fireground
F9 464.850R/ 173.8** Primary Operations - Waterboro, Maine
(**contact SMFNA for input tone)
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04/03/99 - LAKES REGION FIRE
This weekend, Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid began simulcasting
its dispatcher on their new High-Band/Narrow-Band System in a
test mode using their Belknap Mountain site.
Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid Tentative Channel Plan:
CHAN FREQ OPERATION
Ch-1 160.155 Dispatch
Ch-2 159.900 Working-2 / Alternate Dispatch
Ch-3 160.110 Working-3
Ch-4 154.9875R Working-4 / System Repeater
(150.7975-Input)
Ch-5 154.280 Working-5 / Statewide Fireground
Ch-6 154.3025 Working-6
SW66
See NHSwNA Frequency Page for more details
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MARCH 1999
March '99 The Town of Jefferson NH voted at the March town meeting to spend $35,000.00 to build a 2800 gal Tanker for the Fire Dept. The tanker will be built on a 1986 International cab and chassis that was purchased in January by the Fire Dept from the State of New Hampshire DOT.
03/31/99 - Bartlett NH - Town decides to purchase new fire truck from a South Dakota company.
03/31/99 - FCC - AMENDMENTS OF PARTS 2 AND 15 OF THE COMMISSIONS RULES. Amended Parts 2 and
15 of the Commission's rules to strengthen, improve and clarify
regulations prohibiting scanning receivers from receiving transmissions
from the Cellular Radiotelephone Service; terminated proceeding. Dkt No.:
ET- 98-76. Adopted: March 25, 1999. by R&O. (FCC No. 99-58). OET
03/30/99 - SPECIAL SIGNAL SW 96A
Calling hours for Lori Pierson are as follows
Wake April 1st 1400-1600 and 1900-2100
Funeral April 2nd 1000 hours
French and Rising Goffstown NH
Parking is limited on site. Any member from statewide please park at St. Lawrence church Main and E. Union Sts Goffstown NH
Anyone with Questions or in need of directions call SW-94 at 497-9984
ANDY SW-94
03/30/99 - Nashua NH - Construction is on schedule for the completion of the rehab to the old Lake St fire house to the new fire alarm office-contractors will be out be end of March, then the job of installing all of the electronics will begin. If all goes well, fire alarm plans to move from the Court St location to the new office, and be on the air by mid summer, all of the new equipment will be installed to accommodate the 800 MHz system which should be in by next year at this time. Bids are going out now, but will be a Motorola system. The city has 6Million dollars for this system, and will cover all the city agencies with 10 channels-with our high band freq. being simulcasted, similar to Cambridge Mass. Any questions about the new system contact me anytime. (SW55)
See E-mail address page link below
03/29/99 - Received notification (via SCAN-NH)from the Weare fire chief that Weare NH is on
hold for the new frequency (154.250R)...
03/27/99 - New Hampshire StateWide President names two members "Officially" to NHSwNA director positions. Statewide car 50 Norm Woods and the board of directors are please to bestow the title of "Director of Communications" upon SW66 John Marcel, and the title of "Director of WebSite and Internet Operations" has been granted to SW91 John Bolduc - These two members have been active in these particular areas to the benefit of StateWide and granting directorship is most fitting.
03/26/99 - Goffstown NH - Police Dept now operating on trunk system - Active frequencies so far are 160.305 and 170.15
03/26/99 - New Hampshire SP - Raymond Burke, commander of Troop E in Tamworth for the past five years, has been promoted to captain in the N.H. State Police and assigned to Concord
03/26/99 - FCC - ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE RADIO
POOL IN THE PRIVATE MOBILE
FREQUENCIES BELOW 800 MHz. Proposed
changes to the FCC's rules and policies to
implement the revised auction authority. Comments
due 60 days and replies 90 days after Federal
Register publication. Dkt No.: WT-
99-87. Action by the Commission. Adopted:
March 19, 1999. by NPRM.
(FCC No. 99-52). WTB
03/24/99 - Nashua NH - City officials approved a 160-foot public safety communications tower to be erected off Shakespeare Road on Long Hill.
03/24/99 - NH - Fort Hill operations down for indefinite period, technical problems (462.575)(Not a SW Freq)
03/23/99 - Manchester NH - City approves building of new $13 million Police Station
03/23/99 - Manchester NH - City approves building of new fire station in city's southeast section.
03/23/99 - Vermont Yankee disaster drill being held. Will
last a number of days with radiation reporting from sites within a
50 mile radius of the site. FEMA and NRC participation expected.
03/22/99 - Hampton NH - Police hire 13 new part time officers for summer tourist season
03/22/99 - Goffstown NH - Emergency Medical Services Association (GEMSA) has approved the purchase of a new F-450 chassis with a refurbished body. This will be a gift
to the town by GEMSA. The new ambulance should be in about 4/1/99. SW96
03/22/99 - Town of Epping approves new safety complex at Town Meeting on 3/16/99.
ARTICLE 8: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,374,300 (gross budget) for the construction and originally equipping of a new Police/Fire Safety Complex, and to authorize the Selectmen to issue and negotiate such bonds or notes and to determine the rate of interest thereon and the maturity and other terms thereof; and authorize the Selectmen to take any other action or to pass any other vote relative thereto. (Ballot Vote Required. 2/3 Majority Vote Required. Recommended by the Board of Selectmen, the Municipal Budget Committee and the Board of Fire Wards).
03/19/99 - Brookline MA FD regrets to announce LODD of Deputy Chief -
03/19/99 - Weare NH Fire Frequency Change - Pending for on or about April 5, 1999 154.250 repeater Actually took place December 1999
03/19/99 -
Virginia Caffin of Cabot VT was presented with the emergency medical services "educator of the year award"
03/18/99 - 02/17/99 - SW55 reports that Nashua NH Fire & Rescue will be switching to 151.250 for dispatch by mid March '99 - UPDATE - Date now given as March 24, 19989
03/17/99 - The Hartford Citywide Radio Association regrets to announce the Line of
Duty Death of Bridgeport Conn. Firefighter Walter Flint age 45. Flint, a 10 a
Bridgeport Firefighter since 1989 died while operating at a fire on 50
Freemont St. He was removed from the scene at about 17:30 hours in
cardiac arrest with CPR being performed.
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MARCH 1999
03/17/99 - Colchester (Mallets Bay) VT - Charlie Adams, last surviving founding member
of the Mallets Bay Fire Department passed away at age 71.
03/16/99 - The Boston Fire Dept. regrets to announce the Line Of
Duty Death of FF.. David Packard of Engine 48 from
injuries sustained March 16,1999.
Wake at the Doherty Funeral Home 456 High St. Dedham, MA
March 17,1999 1700-01900 March 18,1999 1400-1600 and
1900-2100 hrs.
Funeral from the Doherty Funeral Home Friday March
19,1999 1200 hrs.
All firefighters are urged to assemble at Florian Hall
at 1030 AM. Busses will be provided to and from the
funeral
03/16/99 - Errol NH - Town meeting authorized sale of the town ambulance to the Errol Rescue Squad for $36,682. Voters approved $6,000 for the Squad for year. Approval to lease space in the Fire Barn to store the Errol Rescue Squad Ambulance and equipment for a small fee. Approved articles for $13,000 for the Police Department, $6,735 for Fire Department, and $2,000 for Emergency Management - At end of town meeting in Errol, there was a moment of silence in memory of Hooksett Fire Chief Steven LaDuke, who helped the Errol Fire Department obtain and set up equipment.
03/16/99 - Pittsburg NH - Town meeting approved additional $10,000 to renovate the town's current ambulance garage to provide office space for the police department.
03/16/99 - COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT. Established the systems security and integrity regulations that telecommunications carriers must follow to comply with section 105 of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. Dkt No.: CC- 97-213.
03/13/99 - Auburn NH -
The Town of Auburn approved a $925,000 bond to build a safety complex... The
building will house a 3096 square foot police department & 6840 square foot
fire station... The building will replace a 1935 old fire station on Raymond
Rd (aka station-2) The new station will be about 500 yards east of the
existing station, at the intersection of Raymond Rd & Eaton Hill
03/13/99 - Brentwood NH - Voters approve the hiring of Brentwood's first full time fire fighter
03/13/99 - Greenland NH - Town mtg to decide if Portsmouth should provide ambulance service
03/12/99 - Gray ME - Gray Business Association presented a $1,500 K-saw to Gray Fire and Rescue Department.
03/09/99 - Rollinsford NH - Town meeting approves purchase of a 1977 Chevy truck to use as a forest vehicle. The new truck, has a cost of $13,500, has a 250-gallon tank.
03/11/99 - Bartlett NH - Bartlett voters approve $250,000 for a new fire engine
03/09/99 - Conway NH - Voters in the Conway Village Fire District approve funding for a new fire station
03/09/99 - Newfields NH - Voters approve $220,000 for a "fire truck"
03/09/99 - Hampstead NH - Voters approve a new "Fire Truck"
03/09/99 - Barrington NH - Voters approve $800,000 for a public safety building - Voters approve article to add $25,000 to a fire truck reserve fund
03/08/99 - Conway Vlg Precinct NH to vote on new Fire Station at Monday meeting to replace station built in 1951. New Station would be 75x100 with four truck bays and sit 80' back from street and barn-like in appearance. Station would also serve Albany and Eaton NH
03/05/99 - New Ambulance Purchase - The Town of Merrimack has approved the purchase of a New Type I "Road Rescue" Ambulance on a Ford F-350. Will be delivered in approx. 120 Work Days. SW-53
03/05/99 - FCC Daily Digest - STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND McCORMICK & JACOBSON. Dismissed various
pleadings filed by the State of New Hampshire and McCormick & Jacobson as
jointly requested, pursuant to a Settlement Agreement submitted to the
Commission on January 21, 1999 concerning facilities in the public and
private land mobile radio service at various locations in the State of New
Hampshire and Windsor, Vermont. Action by Deputy Bureau Chief. Adopted:
March 5, 1999. by MO&O. (DA No. 99-465). WTB
03/03/99 - Colebrook NH - Elementary school to be named after slain NHSP Trooper Scott E. Phillips
03/02/99 - Norton VT - Town meeting re-elects Fire Chief Roland Vigneault
03/02/99 - Bloomfield VT - Town meeting passed an article, donating $1,000 to the Town of Stratford NH for stand-by fire protection services.
03/02/99 - Brunswick VT - Town meeting passed an article, donating $500 to the Town of Stratford NH for fire protection services.
03/02/99 - Pittsburg NH - New budget show $10,000 appropriation for fire truck capital reserve funds
03/02/99 - Shelburne VT - Town meeting to consider town name change to Killington passes by large margin
Legislative approval is needed and expected.
03/03/99 - Colebrook NH - Elementary school to be named after slain NHSP Trooper Scott E. Phillips
03/02/99 - Pittsburg NH - New budget show $10,000 appropriation for fire truck capital reserve funds
03/02/99 - Shelburne VT - Town meeting to consider town name change to Killington passes by large margin
Legislative approval is needed and expected.
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FEBRUARY 1999
02/28/99 - Colebrook NH - Colebrook Firefighter George Gould dies 64 y/o after long battle w/ cancer
02/28/99 - Winnisquam 22M2 out of service until middle of week (approx 3/3/99)
02/25/99 - Paris ME offered land for new Fire Station on Western Ave by Bob Bahre
02/25/99 - Windham NH Names new Fire Chief - Steven Fruchtman to start March 13, 99
02/18/99 - Wolfeboro Police Chief Stanley Stevens to retire at end of month after 20 years of service as Chief
02/17/99 - SW55 reports that Nashua NH Fire & Rescue will be switching to 151.250 for dispatch by mid March '99
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FEBRUARY 1999
02/14/99 - Hooksett NH - Fire Chief Steven Laduke dies of Heart Attack Sunday Morning
02/08/99 - Tuftonboro NH - Fire Chief John Scott, chief for the past 12 years, resigned for health reasons.
02/06/99 - Shrewsbury VT Firefighter killed in Norton VT in snowmobile accident
02/06/99 - Enfield NH - Voters approve $85,000 for Fire Vehicle/Equipment Capital Reserve Fund
02/02/99 - Salem NH PD now on 155.730/136.5 Repeater
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JANUARY 1999
The Beecher Falls Vol. Fire Department
The Beecher Falls Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce its latest purchases.We recently purchased a 1998 SKI DOO Skandic Wide Track snowmobile, a Rescue Boggan w/4 ski suspension by Equinox Ind., LTD, and a Haulmark 12' enclosed trailer to carry the snowmobile and rescue sled.
This equipment was purchased through an on going fundraising effort. Although this equipment was purchased, we are still approximately $6,000 short of our total purchase cost. There are a number of donation boxes at businesses in the area or you can send your donation directly to the Department. Your help is greatly appreciated.
We would like to also thank all of the personal, business,and organizational donations that we have received. This could not have become reality without your support.Thank you.
The BFVFD has purchased a new Bauer 20 cfm, 5000 psi, breathing air compressor through Inland Divers, Inc. of Lancaster, NH to replace our Mako 4 cfm compressor. This Mako compressor is for sale if interested or if you have questions/comments on this or our new compressor please feel free to contact us at 1-802-266-8242 and someone will get in touch with you.
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