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December 2000
12/29 - Kennebunkport ME
    Kennebunkport ME Board of Selectmen approved sending a conceptual plan for a new fire station at 30 North St. to the Planning Board.

12/28 - Hopkinton NH
    On New Year's Day, Krzyzaniak will retire as deputy fire chief, after a career spanning five decades, including five years as chief and nearly 30 years as an officer in Hopkinton's fire department.
    CLICK HERE for Concord Monitor Story

12/27 - Concord NH
Former Concord Fire Chief Page Passes Away
    Robert E. Paige, 87, of Rockingham Street in Concord, died Monday at Concord Hospital.
    He served in the Concord Fire Department for 31 years and was deputy fire chief at the time of his retirement in 1973.
    He was a member of the New Hampshire Retired Firefighters Association.
    Calling hours will be held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the 3 Church St. Chapel at Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N. Main St., Concord.
    Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Norman Christopherson, pastor of Immanuel Community Church, officiating.
    Burial will follow in Blossom Hill Cemetery.



12/23 - Manchester NH
Special signal 5-5-5-5
    LINE OF DUTY DEATH
    Box 475 - 38 Elm Street
    FF LODD David Anderson Engine 11 - 16 yr Veteran of MFD

    Calling Hours Wednesday at the Lambert Funeral Home Manchester
    1799 Elm Street - 2-4pm and 7-9pm

    Funeral Thursday at the First Congressional Church Manchester
    508 Union Street - 11:00 am
    Members are to report to the Manchester Armory between 07:00-09:00(no later) for the procession to the church.



    Contact Manchester FF's Union at
    603-625-5571 for details


    In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to: The Manchester Firefighters Memorial Fund 100 Merrimack Street Manchester, NH 03101


    What happens when a firefighter is killed rescuing victims from a burning building? When a police detective is shot dead by an armed criminal? When a conservation officer is killed in the line of duty? How does the widow meet funeral expenses, make mortgage payments, finance her children's education? In most cases, the estates of our protective services are inadequate to handle the economic burdens.
    http://www.hundredclub.com/


    WMUR-TV Channel 9 Manchester NH - WILL BRING YOU LIVE COVERAGE OF THE PROCESSION AND FUNERAL FOR DAVID ANDERSON BEGINNING AT 9:30AM.


    From Ron Glickman. I am a member of Manchester Fire and a member of Engine Eleven / Truck One. FF. David Anderson was my work partner. We responded and worked at his last alarm this Saturday Dec. 23, 2000. For those who didn't know Dave, he was a great "Jake", good friend and good family man. No one deserves what happened to Dave, but be assured, he died doing what he wanted to be doing and that was helping people.

    He died while operating at a 3 family 2-decker. Fire originated in the second floor /attic stairway. The cause of the fire was overloaded electrical wiring. When we arrived on scene heavy fire / smoke was seen billowing from floor #2. An occupant from the fire building notified us of people trapped in the building. We immediately went into an offensive operation with a priority of rescue of the trapped occupants.

    A second alarm was immediately transmitted with an additional company automatically assigned as the RIT team. We rescued one 12 year old male, who is presently in Shriner's Burn Institute in Boston, Mass.. The second was his 16 year old brother who went in to save his younger brother. The 16 year old perished trying to save his younger brother. FF. Anderson was deeply involved in the rescue of the two entrapped civilians and was a "huge" part of the team. FF. Anderson was on the second floor searching for the trapped occupants and was engaged in maneuvering a hose line into the fire apartment. He exited the building to take a much needed break from active fire duty when he collapsed.

    Official cause of FF. Anderson's death has not been released as of yet (Dec. 25, 2000). I worked with FF. Anderson for 8 years in the same company at E11/T1 and for the past 2 1/2 years he was my direct working partner working on the same shift together. He had 16 years on Manchester FD with almost his entire career as a member of E11/T1. He leaves behind his wife, 2 children, family members, friends and his extended family at the firehouse, the firefighters of Manchester NH. Dave will always be remember as a HERO. He made the supreme sacrifice and died while trying to save the life of two people that he didn't even know.



    Hi to all and sorry for having to keep brining this up, but as David Anderson Lieutenant I felt it necessary to clear up a crucial point... Fire fighter Anderson was very active at box 2-475... Dave's roll that morning was more a support roll and a very important roll for the rescue.

    Dave and another fire fighter advanced a hose line to floor number 2 where they fought back the flames which allowed his other brother fire fighters to successfully make a grab. Once the 2 victims were removed Dave and another fire fighter entered the burning apartment and successfully knocked down the heavy fire condition.

    As F/F Glickman (who also works for me) said, Dave is a true hero and was part of the "TEAM" everyone can feel good about and that we still have a successful grab... Thanks again to all of you for your kind e-mails / pages and phone calls Bruce Phillips


CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS of FF Anderson's Funeral from Don Gelinas SW57

POST YOUR TESTIMONIALS TO DAVID ANDERSON AT:
www.lastalarm.org


CLICK HERE For Manchester Union-Leader News Article

CLICK HERE For Concord Monitor News Article

CLICK HERE For AP News Article

CLICK HERE For a 2nd Manchester Union-Leader News Article

1000's of Firefighters honor Manchester Colleague CLICK HERE for Foster's Daily Democrat Article

Note: 12 year old Matthew Flannery died of his fire related injuries Thursday evening (Dec 28) CLICK HERE for Foster's Daily Democrat Article

CLICK HERE For a 3rd Manchester Union-Leader News Article - FF's remember fallen comrade
December 2000
12/16 - Fremont NH
    SW83A and 83 (Judy and Dave) hosted an enjoyable Christmas Party at their home in Fremont. It was well worth the trip in spite of the threat of inclement weather. It was a toss up who traveled the furthest distance to come to the party. SW500 from Lebanon NH or SW978 from Brunswick ME. Each guest was presented with the traditional Statewide Christmas gift and were delighted with the assortment of food. Boy was the shrimp cocktail sauce hot, and what was that, jalapeno cheese with the crackers! Meatballs fit for a "buff", finger sandwiches of all assortments and a snack tray in every room. Gee, did they know I was coming! We almost had a job to run to, also. Well, it was just a fire alarm activation at the nursing home :<) Some of the conversation centered around the Grand Resorts of the White Mountains and the fiery demise of many of the buildings. We even had photos of the Crawford House near Twin Mountain before and while going up in flames in a mysterious fire. Ted Barker talked about his days on the Peterborough Fire Department, not oh so long ago. Looking forward to next year!





12/15 - Belmont NH
    Two get jail for break-in at Belmont NH Fire Dept.

    On May 4,2000 two men entered the fire station and stole thousands of dollars worth of equipment, including rescue ropes, dress uniforms, and a hazardous materials suit. They also damaged several machines and slashed a tire on a fire truck.

    COMPLETE LACONIA CITIZEN STORY AT:
    CLICK HERE



12/14 - Windham NH
    Don Messier will become new Deputy Fire Chief - Messier starts his stint in Windham on Monday Dec 18th after being with the Somersworth Fire Department for 20 years, most recently as Lieutenant





12/10 - Chesterfield NH
    Santa will arrive at 10 a.m. on the Chesterfield Fire Department's ladder truck. Cookies and hot chocolate will provided. Those who attend are asked to bring a canned good for the benefit of Joan's Pantry of Chesterfield.





Dec 2000 - Chittenden VT
    Chittenden Volunteer Fire Department has a new Fire Chief. At the Fire Department's annual election in December, Scott PoIjacik was chosen to lead the department. The previous Fire Chief, Brian Soulia, has moved from town.





Dec 2000 - Poultney VT
    Poultney Valley Grange #533 and the Poultney Fire Department are working to purchase a much needed Thermal Imaging Camera for the Poultney Fire Department. Thus far, community support has been very slow in coming.

    The cost of the camera is around $20,000. $ 4141 has been raised so far. If they can reach $5000 they may be eligible for a matching grant of $5000.

    The Grange and the Fire Department are asking all members of this community to please support this community project by sending a donation to Poultney Valley Grange for the camera.

    Please send all donations to: Poultney Valley Grange #533, c/o Charles Matteson, 17 Church Street Poultney, Vermont 05764. Please make all checks payable to Poultney Valley Grange. As a community, we can do this with all your support.





12/05 - Dover NH
    Former Dover NH Fire Chief dies
    James Butler was found outside his home on Sullivan Drive after fatally suffering a heart attack. Butler was ninety years old.





12/03 - Lawrence MA
Memorial Mass for the Six Fallen Heroes
Of the Worcester Fire Dept
    Sunday Dec 3 at 11:00AM
    St. Patrick's Church
    118 South Broadway (Rte 28)
    Lawrence MA

    Located 1 block south of Ladder 4's quarters





12/02 - Somersworth NH / Berwick ME
    Saturday, December 02, 2000 4:00 PM
    Berwick/Somersworth Christmas Parade City Somersworth. The parade will start at the Berwick Elementary School and end at the Somersworth Plaza. The theme this year is "Season of Giving." A collection for Toys for Tots will be taken by Somersworth Firemen at Somersworth Plaza. The Berwick Fire Station will be the drop off point for Berwick.
    For information call (603) 692-4266.





12/02 - Deerfield NH
    1000 - 1400 - Saturday Deerfield Fire Department's Open House - Central Station - 4 Old Center Road. For info contact the department @ 463-7721 or via e-mail.

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November 2000
11/30 - Seacoast Area Firefighter's Toy Bank
Annual Chili Cook Off
    Thursday November 30 5:00PM - 9:00PM at LeBec Rouge Restaurant, 73 Ocean Blvd, Hampton NH at the Beach. Raffles for various gifts and items - For information or tickets call Rusty Bridle, Mike Brillard or Jim Correll at HFD (603) 926-3316. All proceeds go to the Seacoast Area Firefighter's Toy Bank serving Dover, Durham, Exeter, Hampton, Seabrook region

11/29 Brattleboro VT
    News from Brattleboro VT Fire Dept.
    Capt Steve Nelson retires after 20 years service
    Capt Mike Buccosi (25 yr veteran) promoted to Asst Chief filling position that has been vacant for budgetary reasons since the retirement of Robert Murray in 1995.

    Lieut. Ron Hubbard promoted to Captain (19 yr veteran)
    Lieut. Peter Lynch promoted to Captain (16yr veteran)
    FF Marty Rancourt promoted to Lieutenant (15yr veteran)
    FF Mark Geno promoted to Lieutenant (14 yr veteran)

    BFD operates 3 shifts of 7 FF's working 24/48. Led by Chief David Emery. 2 Stations.
    Website is www.brattleborofire.org/index.php3

11/29 - Next StateWide Meeting
    Date Changed to Wednesday November 29th,2000 at 7:00PM.
    Location to be announced

11/20 - Nashua NH
    Here is the latest on our 800 MHz trunking system. The Nashua Citywide. Radio committee ,which is comprised of various city officials is going To the Motorola factory in Shaumburg Illinois in December to see the entire system up and running it will be a acceptance test that will take several days, if it Is accepted the radio system will be delivered to the city shortly thereafter, it is the Motorola Astro system. Only the public works will be analog. The FD and PD will be digital. However the dispatcher can switch his System to analog if need be, now for us Firefighters, firebuffs, mutual aid depts, we will be simulcasting on our high band freq, probably over 154.325,the system Will be Utilizing 9 voice channels and 1 data channel. and will be a 3 site Simulcast System. The 3 towers are up which covers the city in sort of a triangle Configuration, more particulars of this system will be announced once I'm Trained on this thing which should be fairly soon. (I'm going to miss my Centra-Com Console). Any questions feel free to contact me at Nashua FAO.
    jraf sw55

11/26 - East Derry NH
    East Derry Fire Dept.
    Christmas Trees For Sale
    At:
    East Derry Station #1
    Hampstead Road
    And
    East Derry Station #2
    English Range Road at Londonderry Turnpike

11/26 - Dover NH Holiday Parade
    RESCHEDULED TO THE 27TH DUE TO WEATHER
    7:00 PM - Parade theme: A Season of Hometown Memories - In the case of inclement weather, the Holiday Parade will be postponed to Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. Listen to radio stations WTSN 1270 AM, WBYY 98.7 FM, WOKQ 97.5 FM, WPKQ 103.7 FM, W250AB 97.9 FM, WSHK 105.3 FM, WUBB 95.3, WQSO 96.7 FM for postponement announcements.
    Questions, call the Dover Chamber of Commerce at (603) 742-2218.

11/25 - Cornish NH
    0830 - 1500 - Annual Holiday Bazaar sponsored by Cornish Fire Auxiliary at Cornish Town Hall - Lunch available

11/24 - Bristol NH
    17:00 - Christmas Tree lighting and Craft Fair organized by Bristol Fire Dept. and Newfound Regional Chamber of Commerce

11/19 - East Derry NH
    Sunday November 19th 8:30 to noon
    Station #1 Hampstead Road
    Pancake Breakfast - Donations accepted
    Pancakes, Sausage, Coffee, Orange Juice

11/19 - Durham NH
    Concert presented by the Professional Firefighters of NH:

    "Chuck Negron, The original voice of Three Dog Night with special guest Thom Bresh"

    The concert is Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 3:00 PM Whittemore Center Arena, University of NH - Durham, NH

11/18 - Somersworth NH
    The Somerworld internet news publication is reporting that Somersworth Fire Department will soon have its first thermal imaging camera. $17,500 is being spent to purchase a CairnsISIS Viper camera. The fund raising campaign is just $2,500 short of being able to purchase a second thermal imaging camera for the department

11/16 - M.R.S. Intergroup Holiday Dinner Meeting
    MRS - Citywide - NH Statewide - Tac-9 Thursday November 16th Hall open 1830, Dinner at 1930 SHARP American Legion Post #440, 295 California Street, Newton Mass. 02458 Featuring the fire film collection of Julian Olansky {always a good take} Deluxe buffet dinner from Jean's of Milford Mass. featuring Salad, Rolls, Pasta, Meatballs, Roast Beef, Chicken and Stuffing, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetables, Sausage and Onions, Coffee, Tea, Dessert Tickets $25 per person, includes a souvenir collectors cup! RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST and must be paid by October 30th to receive a cup, November 10th for no cup. No tickets sold at the door! Send your info and a check payable to Metro Radio System, to: Metro Radio System, c/o Michael Kass, 1325 Worcester Road #D6, Framingham MA 01701

11/16 - Arrowsic Maine
    FROM THE TIMES-RECORD NEWSPAPER 11/16/2000 - Arrowsic Maine Fire Chief Brian Scott said this morning that his department has quit. As of now, he has no one to send on any mutual aid calls.

    At Wednesday night's special town meeting, Arrowsic residents voted to contract fire protection services with the Bath Fire Department.

    CLICK HERE FOR Times-Record STORY

11/16 - Meredith NH
    17:30 - Meredith Fire Department Open House - We will be having our annual Turkey Raffle. Also, come and see our new Fire Truck!

11/15 - LIFESAVING RESOURCES
Gerry Dworkin, Consultant
Aquatics Safety & Water Rescue
LIFESAVING RESOURCES
http://www.lifesaving.com
Subj: 11/15/00 Training Bulletin - CPR Revisions
    The following is a brief synopsis of the changes being made in the CPR curriculums through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and the American Safety and Health Institute. Lay Rescue Changes
    Recognition of special situations: When a lay rescuer is alone, he/she should call fast with children up to 8 years of age. This means, provide 1 minute of CPR, then call...then continue providing care. However, a child who is at risk for VF/VT is an exception to the call fast guideline and call first is performed instead. For adult victims, when a lay rescuer is alone, call first prior to initiation of CPR with unresponsive adult over 8 years of age. The exceptions are near drowning/suffocation, poisoning or drug overdose, respiratory arrest, or trauma. In these instances, perform up to 1 minute of CPR prior to calling EMS.
    Ventilations: Only deliver small volumes of breath during ventilations - just enough air to make the chest rise. This recommendation is intended to reduce the victim's risk of gastric inflation.
    During the ABC sequence: The lay rescuer is instructed to Open Airway, Assess for Breathing, Check for obvious signs of Circulation. Pulse check will no longer be taught at this level. What are obvious signs of circulation? Breathing, coughing, movement, and skin tone.
    Chest Compression Rate for Adults: The new rate is approximately 100 compressions per minute. In terms of blood flow and blood pressure, the faster the compressions, the better.
    Finding the Chest Compression Location: Lay rescuers should place the heel of one hand on the center of the breastbone in child or adult CPR. The method used for infant chest compressions has not changed.
    Relief of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction: In the unconscious victim, the steps are:
    A: Open Airway
    B: Assess for Breathing
    C. If you are unable to ventilate, reposition airway, look in mouth for obstruction and then re-attempt ventilation. Then begin standard CPR.
    D. Prior to each attempt to ventilate, rescuer should look in the mouth for a foreign object and remove it if seen. Blind finger sweeps will no longer be taught to the lay rescuer.
    Healthcare Provider CPR Changes
    Chest Compression Rate for Adults: The new rate is approximately 100 compressions per minute.
    Two Person CPR Ratio: The recommended ratio is now 15:2 as opposed to 5:1. The 5:1 ratio produces too many interruptions of the chest compressions. These interruptions lead to a marked reduction in blood flow and pressure. In addition, the 15:2 is consistent with the one person CPR ratio. The pediatric ratio of 5:1 will remain the same.
    Alternative Method for Infant Two Person CPR: Two-thumb compression technique is accomplished by encircling hands around ribs placing both thumbs on the compression site. This technique is optional but listed as preferred. This technique can provide for a better flow of blood than the two-finger technique. We welcome your comments to this bulletin within the Interactive Bulletin Board contained within the Issues in Safety and Rescue Section of our web site.

11/14 - Police Nab FF Imposter
    When police questioned him, he was wearing a firefighter's jacket, complete with Haverhill and Gloucester fire department patches. Investigators later found he owned a Haverhill Fire Department badge, handcuffs and a police belt complete with the holster.
    CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE Eagle Tribune STORY

11/12 - ACTIVE DUTY DEATH
    From: ROBERT B. McCARTHY, PRESIDENT PFFM

    It is my sad duty to report the death of Fire Chief JOHN FRANCIS "JACK" QUINLAN Lexington Local 1491 I.A.F.F. Brother Quinlan died of cancer.

    WAKE: Douglass Funeral Home
    51 Worthen Street
    Lexington, Massachusetts
    Tuesday, November 14, 2000
    14:00-16:00 Hours
    19:00-21:00 Hours
    Wednesday, November 15, 2000
    14:00-16:00 Hours
    19:00-21:00 Hours

    FUNERAL: St. Brigidİs Church
    2001 Mass Ave.
    Lexington, Massachusetts
    Thursday, November 16, 2000
    10:00 Hours Muster for all firefighters wishing to attend will be at 09:30 Hours in front of St. Brigidİs Uniform is Class "A"

November 2000
11/10 - Wolfeboro NH
    Hello:
    News from Wolfeboro Fire-Rescue:

    Effective Monday, 11/13/00, Lt. Philip "Butch" Morrill, Jr. will formally take over as Deputy Chief. That promotion was announced in September.

    Also effective Monday, 11/13, Group 2 FF Tom Zotti has been promoted to Lt., Group 1. He will also take over Morrill's duties as head of the Fire Prevention Division.

    The hiring process to fill two open FF slots continues.

    Any questions, contact me.
    Tom Z.       tomkat@worldpath.net

11/09 - Lisbon ME
    1900 - Toy Auction - VFW Hall - Rte 196 Lisbon to benefit the Lisbon Fire Auxiliary

11/06 - Eliot ME -

11/03 - Belmont NH
    A proposal to have emergency personnel and firefighters in the station 24 hours a day and seven day a week, has been endorsed by the town's selectmen and will now go the Budget Committee for approval.

    COMPLETE STORY AT: Belmont 24hr / Laconia Citizen

11/02 - Concord NH
CONCORD FIRE DEPARTMENT DEDICATES NEW COMPLEX
    The Concord, NH Fire Department dedicated their new $6-Million complex on November 1st with the sounds of Bagpipes playing.

    The Concord, NH Fire Department dedicated their new $6-Million complex on November 1st with the sounds of Bagpipes playing. The complex was formerly the city's Water Works facility before the Water Works was merged with the General Services Department many years ago and moved. The property and buildings stood vacant until the fire department began renovations to three of the four buildings on the site.

    The old maintenance shops have been converted into the new Fire Administration Building. The Chief of Department, Emergency and Support Services Division Commanders, Professional Development Commander and department secretarial staff are located in this building. In addition, the radio equipment used by the city is housed here adjacent a 120' tower.

    The old pump house has been converted into the Fire Prevention and Education Building. This houses the Fire Prevention Officer and Assistant FPO, the Public Information Officer and Fire Prevention Secretary. In addition a large 2-Story classroom is located here. The classroom is complete with special lighting and projection equipment. The most noticeable features of this building is the stained glass "Maltese Cross" that was placed in the upper area of the building and the words, "Water Works" that remained in brick. This was done in keeping with the historical value of these buildings.

    The old Administration Building has been converted to the new Fire Communications Center. The smallest of the buildings, the dispatch center consists of the Operations Room (Fire Alarm Dispatch), supervisors office, training room and other rooms to house some of the vast radio equipment used by Concord Fire Alarm and the Capital Area Mutual Aid Compact. Much of the dispatch equipment was brought from the old dispatch at the Police Headquarters. However, a new phone, recording and other systems are the beginning of an upgrade project that will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. On the front of the building is a plaque dedicating the building to Ralph Flanders. Flanders is not actually associated with the fire department, but was the name of the old Water Works Administration Building and in keeping with the tradition of the facility, left the plaque dedicated to Mr. Flanders on the Fire Alarm Office.

    There are approximately five miles of conduit and cable run between the various buildings. This is primarily runs between the radio room in the Administration Building and the Fire Alarm Office. There are actually no radios in Fire Alarm. All radios are remote linked by cable to the radio room. The Fire Alarm Office and the Administration building have showers for personnel as well as kitchen areas to allow personnel to cook meals. The complex power is backed up by a high-powered generator. In addition, the Fire Alarm Office is hooked into an Uninterrupted Power System (UPS) which is basically a battery back-up to allow the generator time to fire up without disrupting the dispatch.

    The fourth building which is a long one stall garage was not renovated and houses much of the equipment for the tower and future cellular and PCS users.

    The old Bell that rang at the old Central Station on Warren street will be placed within a ringed area at the center of the complex lettered Concord Fire Headquarters. In addition, traditional lighting and an older style fire alarm box pedestal are on the property to maintain and enhance the tradition of both the fire service and water works in the city of Concord.

    The new complex has allowed the fire department to move from the location is shared with the Police Department on Green Street for over 15 years and allows for expansion by both departments. The facility on Green Street was becoming cramped and difficult to work in.

    Visitors are welcome to the complex. If visiting Fire Alarm please call before and ask if we are available. Lieutenant Petrin, the Communications Supervisor can conduct formal tours of the Fire Alarm Office. Informal visitation is also okay depending on how busy it is and dispatcher(s) on duty. Call 225-3358 or 224-2545 for information.

    Story Submitted by John Marcel Communications Operator, Concord Fire Department NH Statewide Car-66

11/01 - Atkinson NH
    Atkinson NH FD Smokey Bear

    A 5-foot hand-carved Smokey Bear is missing. The 400-pound Bear was stolen from the grounds of Atkinson's new fire station at the intersection of Main Street and Academy Avenue, Tuesday night around 2100.

    Smokey is valued at $2,500 - A $500 reward has been offered for the statue's return. If you have any information call Chief Murphy at (603) 362-5585.

    COMPLETE STORY AT:
    Smokey / Fosters   and   Smokey / EagleTribune

11/01 - Concord NH
    The New Concord Fire Department Headquarters Open House Ceremony

    24 Horseshoe Pond Lane

    (Next to Central Fire Station, Corner of North State St. & Horseshoe Pond Lane)
    The Concord Fire Department cordially invites local families, residents and media to the official open house ceremony of the new Concord Fire Department Headquarters, November 1, 2000 at 5 P.M.

    The 2 million dollar project to totally renovate, while preserving the 100 year old architecture of the old water works department buildings is complete. The new facility houses Fire Administration, Fire Prevention, Public Safety Education and Fire Dispatch.

    New Fire Department Headquarters

    New Fire Prevention / Training Building

    New Communications Center
    The Ceremony will be attended by:Mayor Vernoneau City Councilors City Officials Public Safety Advisory Board
    Merrimack County Commissioners The Turner Group State Representatives Capital Area Fire Departments

    And the many others that made this project possible !
    A tour of the new facility and light refreshments will follow the ceremony.
    For more information about the Concord Fire Department open house, call Fire Headquarters at (603)-225-8650

    Parking will be available at First Essex Bank and Concord Group Insurance

November 2000 - Conway NH
    Portions from the Conway Daily Sun

    A $20,000 special article to upgrade Conway Police Department radios from analog to digital has failed to win selectmen's support.

    The $20,000 would be used to set up a capital reserve account, to be added to each year so that enough funds would be available for the conversion.

    New equipment could easily cost over $100,000. A new communications console will cost the town $50,000. Nine mobile 20 portable radios would cost $4,000, for a total of $166,000. Conway is looking for grant money to cover 50 percent of the costs. The federal government has been supplying grant money to the state police for their recent conversion.

    An estimate from Motorola topped $1 million for the total cost of the project.

November 2000 - Derry NH
    Derry FD will be handing out their trading cards to the youngster of Derry. The first edition containing four cars is now available. Rescue 3 is pictured in front of the Frost Farm on the first card. Also featured Engine 3 at the station, ladder truck in front of West Running Brook and an action shot at a five-alarm fire on Humphrey Road. The back of the card gives facts about the vehicle a safety tip. The cards are available at the central fire station and the Derry News

November 2000 - NH Statewide Web Site
    5th Anniversary on the Web - Starting with a short stint on CompuServe November 1995 with a total of 1 MegaByte of storage space and 40 visitors during the first two months.
    Nowadays we are doing about 40 in half a day! Utilizing 15 MegaBytes of storage

    Check out our recent weekly totals of unique sessions (not reloads)

    10/22 588   10/15 637   10/8 598   10/1 606
    On a good day - Mon 10/23 136
    A good month October 2000 2720

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October 2000
10/31 - Lebanon NH
    Lebanon Fire Department Open House: 5 to 9 p.m. at the fire station, 12 South Park St., Lebanon; call (603) 448-8810 for information.

10/28 - Farmington NH
    Saturday - 2000-2400 - Halloween dance sponsored by Farmington Fire and Rescue and Farmington EMS. Prizes will be given for best costume - Admission is $15.00 per couple.

10/28 - Wakefield NH
    Saturday - 1300-1500 - Annual Halloween celebration at Turn Table Park in Sanbornville Vlg - Intended for pre-kindergarten through grade 5. Costumes are encouraged - Candy, doughnuts and cider will be served - Held by the Sanbornville Fire Association and Wakefield Fire Department

10/27 - New Gloucester Maine
    Friday - 1700 - 1830 - Annual Spaghetti supper, Lower Station on Intervale Rd. Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. $5.00 for adults and $2.50 for children 12 and under. Sponsored by New Gloucester Fire/Rescue Auxiliary.

10/26 - Webster MA

10/25 - Vandalism spree at the Detroit Maine FD
    A vandalism spree at the Detroit Fire Department forced the station to shut down Tuesday... damage to the trucks and the station interior at more than $10,000. COMPLETE STORY AT:
    http://www.bangornews.com

10/22-23   10/27-29 - Pittsford VT
    The Pittsford Fire Department is having their annual haunted house this year and in fact it starts this Friday at 6:30 till 9 being the time tickets will stop being sold. The haunted house dates this year are the 20-22 and the 27-29. Tickets for adults are 7 dollars and kids up to the age of 12 are 4.50 dollars. Kids under 6 are not recommended. If you have any other question feel free to email me direct at VTBackdraft@adelphia.net Tim Cornell FF/EMT Pittsford Fire Department

10/22 - Londonderry NH
    0900 - 174 Pillsbury Rd - Live burn of 1892 Farmhouse - 2.5 StyWdFrm dwelling

10/22/00 - TRAINING BULLETIN:
    Subject:
    '2001 Series of ICE RESCUE TECHNICIAN COURSES

    From:
    Gerry Dworkin, Consultant Aquatics Safety & Water Rescue LIFESAVING RESOURCES     www.lifesaving.com

    Lifesaving Resources, in cooperation with the Harrisville Fire Department, will conduct a series of ICE RESCUE TECHNICIAN COURSES in Harrisville, NH on the following dates:

    Saturday, January 20
    Saturday, February 17
    Saturday, March 17

    Information and registration procedures for these courses is available within the Educational Programs Section of the Lifesaving Resources' web site at www.lifesaving.com/seminars/icerescue.htm

    The Lifesaving Resources' Ice Rescue Technician Courses is specifically designed for all Public Safety and Rescue Professionals and focuses on Surface Ice Rescue and Survival Procedures.

    The courses include a two-hour classroom session, followed by two 2.5-hour practical sessions on the ice and in the water, followed by another one-hour classroom session. All participants are required to supply and wear a Cold Water/Ice Rescue Suit or a Dry-Suit with a PFD during the practical evolutions. A limited number of rental suits are available. The fee for the 8-hour IRT course is $95 which includes the comprehensive course guidebook, lunch, and upon successful completion of the course, a Course Completion Certificate and Insignia.

    The course schedule is as follows:

    0800 - 1015 Classroom
    1030 - 1245 Practical #1
    1300 - 1345 Lunch
    1400 - 1615 Practical #2
    1630 - 1730 Classroom

    During the practical sessions, participants are divided into groups of 5 students which represent a victim and a 4-person engine company. Each student rotates through each practical evolution as a victim, a primary rescuer, a secondary rescue, a primary shore tether and a secondary shore tether. After rotating through each position, the group then rotates to another practical evolution. A total of 12 practical evolutions are performed throughout the day.

    For more information, contact Lifesaving Resources at 603/827-4139 or access their web site. Meanwhile, Lifesaving Resources is finalizing its Spring/Summer '2001 schedule of Water Rescue Technician Courses, Aquatic Emergencies Management Seminars, and Lifeguard In-Service Training Programs.

    Any agency wishing to host or sponsor a training program should contact Lifesaving Resources at their earliest opportunity.

    Finally, new articles and incidents have been added within the ISSUES IN SAFETY AND RESCUE Section, the SPOTLIGHT ON RESCUES Section, and the DROWNING AND AQUATIC INJURY CASE STUDIES Section of our web site. We encourage our readers to review or download these sections and to post comments on our interactive Bulletin Board located within the ISSUES Section. There have also been many new products added to our comprehensive ONLINE CATALOG of Water Rescue, Ice Rescue, EMS and Technical Rescue Products.

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10/22 - M.R.S. Collectors and Memorabilia Show
    Metro Radio System Collectors and Memorabilia Show Sunday October 22 1200 to 1630 hours Florian Hall, 55 Hallet Street, Dorchester Mass. {Boston} Ample Free Parking Variety of vendor tables featuring Fire, EMS and Public Safety items Further info (617) 969-3000

10/21 - Barnard VT
    45th Annual Oyster Stew Supper in East Barnard sponsored by the Broad Brook Fire Association: 5 to 8 p.m., Community Hall. $10 adults, $4 under age 12, preschoolers free; call (802) 763-2314 for information.

10/21 - Croydon NH
    Smorgasbord Supper in Croydon to benefit the East Village Church restoration fund: 5 to 7 p.m., Croydon Fire Station Hall. $6.50 adults, $3 under age 12, preschoolers free.

10/21 - Hartland VT
    Child Safety Seat Check sponsored by Health Unlimited: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hartland Fire and Rescue Building, Hartland Four Corners; call (802) 674-2147 to register.

10/21 - Colchester/Mallets Bay VT
    Saturday 1000-1400 - Open House
    0900 - Dedication of Memorial to Fallen Firefighters

10/21 - Rawley MA
    16:00 - Bean Supper

10/21 - Derry NH
    DERRY Fire Dept has been awarded the New Hampshire Department of Safety / Bound Tree Corporation "Unit of the Year" award as best emergency services in the state.
    COMPLETE STORY AT: derrynews.com/derry.htm

10/17 - Ossipee NH
    Carroll County is looking to add two more full-time dispatchers, according to a report in the Conway Daily Sun. The department dispatches for 49 agencies, including police departments, and ambulance and fire services. It's overwhelming for one dispatcher when major events occur. The dispatcher center is looking to place two people on in the day and evening. That requires two more full-time dispatchers.

10/15 - Nashua NH
    From the Telegraph via Contribution
    Firefighter receives award for dedication
    NASHUA - Veteran firefighter Brian Marquis has made a commitment as a leader in the Nashua Fireman's Relief Association to look out for firefighters who served before him. He's improved an annual memorial service, which was celebrated Sunday morning.
    For complete story See the message board or visit www.nashuatelegraph.com/

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10/15 - Derry NH
    Sunday 1100-1400 - Derry NH Open House Central Station

10/15 - Litchfield FD Open House
    Sunday 1300 - 1600 - 257 Charles Bancroft Highway (Route 3A) - Take shuttle bus from Griffin Memorial School

10/15 - Rockingham (Bellows Falls) VT
    Sunday 12:00 - Bellows Falls Fireman's Parade
    The Bellows Falls (VT) Firefighters Association Announces:

    The 116th Annual Firemen's Parade, Sunday October 15th, 2000, 1:00 PM In Bellows Falls Vermont. (between exits 5 and 6 off Interstate 91 in Vermont). Rain or shine. This event generally draws 65 to 75 pieces Of antique and modern apparatus from over 30 different departments (though We would love to see it closer to 116 pieces).

    Trophies are award for:
    Best Appearing Apparatus 1st and 2nd Place.
    Best Appearing Apparatus with Marching unit 1st and 2nd Place.
    Oldest Piece of Apparatus.
    Apparatus Traveling the Farthest Distance to participate.
    Best School Marching Band 1st through 3rd.
    New this year Best Appearing Ambulance.

    There will be a special Mass for all interested Emergency Services personnel (Fire, Police, or EMS) at 10 AM the morning of the parade at the Saint Charles Catholic Church in Bellows Falls, conducted by the Reverend Brian Mead. After the parade Personnel are invited to join their fellow firefighters and participants back at the Bellows Falls fire station for a free buffet style meal and the presentation of the awards.

    For more information about the parade contact the BF Fire Department at (802)-463-4343 or Mike Empey at (802)-463-4024 or e-mail at mklnhsem@sover.net. We are in the heart of the fall foliage season, in fact next week looks to be the peak, and attending makes for a great weekend trip to Vermont. Hope to see you all in BF.

    Mike Empey
    Secretary/Trustee BFFA
    mklnhsem@sover.net

10/14 - Hartland VT
    Performance by the Bugbee Troupers, Melanie Cash, Janet Hewes and members of the Dance Collective School: 7 p.m., Damon Hall, Hartland. Donations accepted to benefit the Hartland Fire and Rescue Department and Bugbee Senior Center; call (802) 295-5935 for information.

10/14 - WATER RESCUE & ICE RESCUE TRAINING

    Lifesaving Resources announces its '2000 series of Water Rescue Technician and '2001 series of Ice Rescue Technician Courses.
  SEE ITEM UNDER JULY 22,2000 FOR COMPLETE INFO
10/8-15 - Wolfeboro NH
    Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8 through 14 Members of the Wolfeboro Fire-Rescue Department will make fire prevention and safety presentations in local schools during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8 through 14. These presentations will be to the National Fire Prevention Week theme of "Fire Drills: The Great Escape."

    During the week, members of the WFRD will appear at the schools to talk about and demonstrate various fire safety issues to nearly 700 youngsters. Members will demonstrate the various issues, and will allow students to see and touch the protective clothing and breathing apparatus.

    Sunday, Oct. 15, the sixth annual Fallen Firefighter's Memorial Service will be held starting at 1 p.m. at the monument in front of the Public Safety Building. The monument was built and dedicated in 1994, and is designed as a tribute to all who have served in the Wolfeboro Fire-Rescue Department and are now deceased. It particularly honors the three Wolfeboro firefighters. They are Samuel H. Libby, 1929; Lyle A. Colby, 1960; and Eugene F. Lehner, 1969. The public is welcome. As part of the service, the numbers 5-5-5 will sound on the Town's fire horn. Box 5-5-5 is the traditional signal the fire service uses to signify a line-of-duty death.

    An open house with light refreshments will follow the service at the Wolfeboro Center Fire Station. Two antique fire pumpers will be on display, courtesy of the Wolfeboro Historical Society.

    Call 569-1400 with any questions about Fire Prevention Week 2000.

    From the Granite State News Wolfeboro via contribution

    John--

    The 6th annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 1pm at the Fallen Firefighters Memorial in front of the Wolfeboro Public Safety Building, 251 South Main Street, Wolfeboro.

    All are invited. It will be followed by an open house at the fire station.
    Donations for the perpetual care of the memorial are gratefully accepted.
    Send to Wolfeboro Firemen's
    Relief Association, 251 South Main Street,
    Wolfeboro, NH 03894.

    Thanks,
    Tom Zotti
    Wolfeboro Firemen's Relief Association
    Monument Committee Chairman


10/14 - Merrimack NH
    Saturday, 1100-1600 - Fire Rescue's Open House 434 Daniel Webster Highway (US Rte 3)
    1100 - Memorial Service
    1130 - Ladder climbing demon
    1200 - Vehicle extrication demo
    1230 - Master stream demo
    1300 - NH Fire Marshal's Office dog
    1330 - Advanced Life Support demo
    1400 - Ladder climb
    1430 - Vehicle extrication demo
    1500 - Master Stream appliance demo
    1530 - Advanced Life Support demo

10/13 - Claremont NH
    Friday 18:00 - Claremont Fire Prevention Parade

October 2000
10/13 - Litchfield FD Parade
    Friday #### - Parade will include about 20 trucks including antique fire apparatus

10/13 - Strafford NH
    Friday, October 13: Fire & Rescue Spaghetti Supper, 17:00-19:00 Hrs @ The Strafford School Cafeteria, on Route 202-A. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 (under 12), with proceeds going towards the purchase of a new Fire-Rescue boat.

10/12 - Hillsborough NH
    The Century Auto Supply building, the town's original fire station, is up for sale. Built in the 1800's, the building served as the HFD Fire Station until the late 1960's. Hillsborough Firefighter Ray Barker along with members of the Hillsborough Firefighters Association are attempting to purchase the historic building. The asking price is $79,000. The buying of the building could go to voters at March town meeting.

    The station has not changed much since the 1960's. The tower where firefighters strung up hoses to dry remains intact, and the original light fixtures are still in place. The two bay firehouse used to hold an engine, a ladder truck and a tanker. Another building on the same lot was the original police station.

10/12 - Merrimack NH
    Thursday October 12 - Recruitment night for Merrimack Fire Rescue Explorer Post 2904, 7 p.m., Central Fire Station, 432 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack. Any area resident, including youth 15-20, interested in fire, rescue and emergency medicine. Rick Gagne, Matt Duke or Jess Wyman, 424-3690.

10/11 - East Derry NH
    East Derry Fire Precinct has hired Salem Fire Chief, John R. Nadeau as new Fire Chief - The East Derry Fire Dept currently employees nine full-time firefighters and a business manager. The East Derry Chief's position pays between $55,000 and $60,000. Chief Nadeau, 43, who starts his new job Nov. 6. He will be eligible to retire with a pension in two years. Chief Nadeau has been Salem's fire chief has been Salem's Fire Chief for the last seven years. The Sanford Maine native has also served as Asst. Chief in Cohasset Mass

10/10 - Bedford NH
    Firefighters will be on hand at an open house, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Safety Complex on Constitution Ave and Route 101

    Included in this event is plenty of Papa Gino's pizza, beverages, free fire hats and goodie bags. Smokey the Bear and Sparky the fire dog will greet kids of all ages.

    There will be plenty of hands-on exhibits including a chance to take a ride on a fire truck and learn the proper use of a fire extinguisher.

    Kids can also get a close-up view of a Bedford Police Department motorcycle and officer. For parents, the Bedford Lions Club will offer free KidCare Identification kits.

    Residents are invited to see a demonstration of the 911 emergency system and the latest equipment used by firefighters, including the self-contained breathing apparatus.

    The 1930 Sanford fire truck will also be on display.


10/10 - Bradford VT
    Tuesday 10:00 - Story Time in Bradford, Vt., with the Bradford Fire Department: 10 a.m., Bradford Public Library.

10/10 - Manchester NH
    1000 - STORYTIME - Visit from the Manchester Fire Department. Cookies and juice served. Barnes Noble Booksellers - South Willow St (Rte 28) off I-293 - 603-624-4346.

10/08 - Dummerston VT
    Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Dummerston (Vt.) Center Fire Station. Adults $5, children $3.50.

10/08 - Jefferson NH
    Sunday 07:00-11:00AM - Pancake Breakfast across street from Fire Station

10/08 - Keene NH
    Sunday 13:00 - Keene Fire Prevention Parade

10/08 - Londonderry NH
    Sunday 1230-1600 - Open House - Extrication, fire extinguisher, smoke room demonstrations

10/08 - Lyndeborough NH
    Sunday October 8 - Apple festival sponsored by Lyndeborough Fire Department Auxiliary. Apple pies, crisp, dumplings, crafts/flea market, antique tables. Call 654-6777.

10/08 - Manchester Fire Parade
    Manchester Fire parade and muster Sunday 10-8-00. Breakfast at 9:00 am 100 Merrimack St.

10/08 - Westminster VT
    Sunday 1000-1400 - Open house and Flea Market - Grout Ave off US Rte 5

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10/07 - Bridgewater VT
    Saturday 1500-1900 - Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Dept Annual Fall Feast Fundraiser at the Bridgewater Grange Hall - Roasted Pig, Wild Game, Stews, and Desserts and more will be offered. Cost is $7.00 for adults, and $3.50 for children under 12 years old.

10/07 - Deering NH
    Craft fair and bake sale: The Fire Department Auxiliary will hold a fall craft fair and bake sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the town hall on Route 149. For more information about renting a table or for directions, call 464-5308.

10/07 - Dover NH
Police Station Open House
10/07 - East Derry NH
    Saturday, October 7th, 2000 - Open House at East Derry Station #1

10/07 - Grafton VT
    Grafton's Firemen's Festival, including giant tag sale, 2 p.m. concert, trucks on display, children's activities, and food, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Grafton Fire Station, Route 121 East of Village, Grafton, Vt. 802-843-2499.

10/07 - Hinsdale NH
    10/07 Saturday FALL BREAKFAST -- 7 a.m.-11 a.m., Hinsdale Fire Department, Depot Street, Hinsdale, N.H. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, real maple syrup, orange juice, hot beverage. Donation: $5 adults, under 6 are free. Sponsored by the Hinsdale Fireman's Association.

10/07 - Merrimack Police Union Fundraiser
    Police union hosts wrestling show: The local police union IBPO Local 320 will host an all-star wrestling show. The show, which will highlight midget and female wrestlers, will be Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at Mastricola Middle School. Wrestlers including "King Kone Bundy," "Brutus the Beefcake," "Doink the Clown," and "Tony Atlas." Donations for local and national charities will be accepted at the door for those who have not purchased tickets. For information call Officer Carl Scott or Ed Pane at (603) 424-3774.

10/07 - Oxford ME
    DANCE TO THE FELT BAND Sponsored by the Oxford Fire Department and Auxiliary Corp. 8-11:30 p.m. at the Staples Hall in Welchville. Free ice, and no smoking. FMI call Donna at 539-4813.

10/07 - Pittsburg NH
    Saturday, October 7th, 2000 - 10:00 AM Pittsburg Fire Department Auction at the fire station, Pittsburg, NH

10/07 - St. Johnsbury VT
    Rural Safety Expo in St. Johnsbury on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Location: Green Mountain Mall. DHART will be there and there will be demonstrations.

10/07 - Vergennes / Ferrisburgh VT
    Ferrisburgh Volunteer Fire Department Raffle and Dance, Saturday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. to midnight. Eagles Club, Vergennes. $15 per couple, $8 per person available at the door. Music by Hitmen. Call 425-6163 for information. there and there will be demonstrations.

10/07 - Wilton NH
    Saturday October 7 - Wilton Fire Department's Firemen's Ball, 8 p.m.-midnight, Florence Rideout Elementary School, Wilton. Tickets $5; from local downtown locations, and Wilton firefighters. Jim Cutler, 654-6378; Mark Holt, 654-6084.

10/05 - Peacham Vermont
    Dear Fire Colleagues,
    The U.S. Postal Service is doing a special cancellation to honor the 50th anniversary of the Peacham Volunteer Fire Department. The cancellation will be done in conjunction with Peacham's Fall Foliage Day on October 5, 2000. The Cancellation will be on a Special Postcard with an image of our Engine 2 (the 1946 Jeep fire engine purchased in 1950 and still in service.) Some of you who went to the Fire Convention > in St Johnsbury saw it in the Parade. The Postcard with the cancellation on a 20 cent stamp will be available for a donation of $2.00 per postcard. If you wish to have one or more of these, send $2.00 per postcard with a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to: Peacham Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 112, Peacham Vermont 05862-0112 You can see the postcard and cancellation at: http://www.peacham.net/cancellation

10/04 - Exeter NH
    Acting Fire Chief Brain Comeau has been named as permanent fire chief by the Exeter Board of Selectmen - Comeau previously had been Exeter's Assistant Chief, assuming that roll in 1992.

October - Harrisville NH
    HFD typically takes a unit or two over to Wells Memorial School as part of their Fire Prevention Program, no open house yet!

October - Meredith NH
    To the best of my knowledge Meredith is not holding an open house for fire prevention week but they are doing some fire prevention activities at the local schools. There are plans in the works for an open house sometime in early November when the new engine 1 arrives. If you are in the area or live nearby stop in if you see any members vehicle in the yard and we will show you around and answer any questions that you may have. Normally someone is at Central Station on Monday nights at approximately 7pm to do truck check and any other things that may need to be done. Our Central Station is located on N.H. Rt.3 opposite the town docks.

October - Nashua
    At this point we are doing tours for groups that call and schedule, but at this time there is no open house scheduled.

October - New Boston NH
    The New Boston Fire Department does not have an open house during fire prevention week. We schedule visits to the elementary and preschools. We also do school/home school tours by appointment. There is an open house of sorts on the first Sunday of every month when we host a breakfast. You can check out all the trucks then.

October - Sunapee NH
    From Duane Abbott Deputy Chief, at this time I have not heard of an open house. We usually do grade school classes that week which will include tours of the Fire Station, however, I am not sure of the date. If you are looking for a personal tour of the station, stop by on any Tuesday evening or Sunday Morning.

10/03 - Auburn NH
    Auburn makes use of recently donated boat, and wishes to acquire underwater infrared camera

    The department recently acquired a speedy new boat and is planning on purchasing an underwater infrared camera. The boat was donated to his department by former Auburn firefighters Mike and Lisa Brien, after they moved to Gilford.

    Auburn uses a boat for rescues on Lake Massabesic. The new boat is better than department's old boat because it is smaller and can function better in shallow water. The boat has already been used in two rescues in the few months it has been in operation.

    The infrared camera recently tested can be used for underwater recovery, to see into wells, collapsed buildings, and other confined spaces. The camera tested is owned by the Londonderry Fire Department. The very small camera that can drop to 200 feet and allow users to see up to 25 feet in complete darkness. The camera has a $895.
    Condensed from Derry News, Eagle Tribune, and Hooksett Banner

10/02 - White Mountain National Forest
    Congress has approved $100,000 for White Mountain National Forest search and rescue programs to upgrade radio equipment for Tuckerman Ravine and the national forest as part of the Interior Appropriations bill passed by Congress. The top priority is the need for dual-band radios for the rangers. Replacement of the 40-year-old phone line that runs from Pinkham Notch to Hermit Lake is a concern. This line is mainly for computer communications, but is also used occasionally for rescue calls. Some of the funding may be used to upgrade the phone line or put in a microwave link. The Friends of Tuckerman Ravine is a non-profit organization that has in the past raised money for radios for the search and rescue teams. The funds for these improvements were part of a House of Representatives measure that was approved on Tuesday as part of the Interior Appropriations and passed by the Senate late Thursday afternoon.

10/1 - Worcester Fundraiser
    Sunday, October 1: Celebrity Hockey All Stars Vs Boston Bruins Alum @ Worceter Centrum. Come see Michael J. Fox, Cam Neely, Dennis Leary & Many other local favorites play! Proceeds to benefit the 6 Fallen Worcester Firefighters. Game starts at 13:00. Tickets are $15-35 & available through TicketMaster or at the Centrum box office.

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Sept 2000
    09/23 & 24 - Nashua Law Enforcement Show The Nashua Police Department will be sponsoring the 6th Annual Law Enforcement Show on September 23rd and 24th, 2000. This year the show will be hosted at the Pheasant Lane Mall
    Exhibits and Demonstrations from Police Departments including:
    * Royal Canadian Mounted Police
    * Nashua Police Scuba Dive Team
    * Nashua Police Special Reaction Team
    * Canine demonstrations
    * Nashua Police Mountain Bicycle Patrol
    * Nashua Police Hazardous Device Unit
    * New Hampshire State Police Bomb Unit
    * New Hampshire State Police DARE vehicle
    * Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department

    The Pheasant Lane Mall is located on the Daniel Webster Highway, South Nashua. From North on Route 3 take exit 36. From South, take exit on, left on Spit Brook Rd., right on Daniel Webster Highway.

    Additional Information can be obtained by contacting the Services Bureau at 594-3500.



    09/17 - Turkey Shoot in East Corinth VT
    sponsored by the Tri-Village Fire Department: 10 a.m. at the East Corinth Fair Grounds; rain date is Sept. 24.
    09/16 - Cambridge VT 50th Anniversary
    Saturday, September 16th - Vermont - The Cambridge Fire Department is celebrating our 50th Anniversary. The Parade will begin at 10am in Jeffersonville, line up will be at G.W. Tatro's (intersections of Rt.15 and Rt. 108 North) at 9am. Anyone interested in participating in the parade should plan to arrive in time for the line up. Currently 31 pieces of apparatus are registered for the parade and we are shooting for 50! The 50th truck registered will get free tickets to the dance Saturday night!! Immediately following the parade, there will be exhibits and demonstrations at the Cambridge Elementary School. Currently DHART, Johnson Dive Team, Stowe Hazardous Terrain Team, VT State Police, Fire Safety Trailer, Air National Guard, Army National Guard, VT Poison Center and several others are scheduled to attend. Special guest appearances will be made by Sparky and Smokey the Bear throughout the day. Muster games will begin around 1pm. Games scheduled are Water Polo, SCBA Endurance, Bucket Brigade and Portable Pump. If any Department is interested in participating please contact us as soon as possible, there is still some time to get your entry in. In the evening we will be holding a dance at the Cambridge Elementary School. Doors will open at 9pm, tickets are $6 per person or $10 per couple and will be available at the door. Music will be provided by Fox Dial a DJ entertainment. BYOB To register for the parade or muster games please respond to Asst. Chief Dana Severance at severan@together.net or Capt. Corey Mercy at mercy@together.net as soon as possible.

    09/10 - Plainfield NH - Meriden FD
    Yard Sale in Meriden to benefit the Meriden Volunteer Fire Department: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Meriden Fire Station, Route 120.
    09/09 - Penacook Rescue Squad & Boscawen Police

    Penacook Rescue Squad & Boscawen Police
    With The Assistance From
    The Boscawen Fire Dept and Canterbury Fire Dept,
    Are Holding A Fun Filled Day Soon.

    On September 9th, 2000 The Old Boscawen Elementary School On North Main St. In Boscawen, Will Be Overtaken As Events Will Be Held All Day On The School's Lawn. All Are Welcome.

    Events Will Include:
    Simulated Extrication - Dunking Booth, Moon Walk
    Food & Drinks - Apparatus Tours
    And Much Much More... - - (DHART Might Even Stop By If They Are Not Busy)

    If You Have Any Questions You Can Contact,
    Paul Raymond Jr. @603-753-1142
    (The Penacook Rescue Building)

    9/8-9/10 NH Fire Assn Convention
    The 103rd Anniversary of the New Hampshire Firemen's Association Annual Convention
    September 8, 9, 10, 2000
    Gunstock Recreation Area, Gilford NH
    CLICK HERE for Web Site
    09/04 - Annual Labor Day Celebration Post Mills VT
    with a parade, flea market, rummage sale, fire truck rides, chicken barbecue and more, sponsored by the Thetford Volunteer Fire Department: parade at 10:30 a.m., barbecue at 11 a.m., Post Mills Fire Station.
Sept 2000
    09/06 - Wolfeboro Appoints new Deputy Fire Chief
    The Granite State News is reporting that Lieutenant Phillip Morrill has been appointed as Deputy Fire Chief. In the new position of deputy fire chief, will perform supervisory and administrative work in organizing, planning, coordinating and directing all activities of the fire and rescue department. The new deputy fire chief will serve under the supervision of fire and rescue Chief Ben Bean. A member of the fire and rescue department for the past 25 years, Morrill has spent the last 21 years as a full-time member of the staff.

    In 1989, Morrill was appointed lieutenant. He is currently responsible for the fire prevention and investigation division of the department. Morrill is certified by the state as a Firefighter 2, Fire Officer 2, Hazardous Materials Technician, and is an EMT. Wolfeboro Fire and Rescue now handles about 900 calls a year. When Morrill started his career in Wolfeboro, the number was close to 70 calls per year.
09/06 - Tilton-Northfield hires new Fire Chief
Robert Petrin of East Derry, a career firefighter has come out of a brief retirement to accept the position of fire chief of the Tilton-Northfield Fire Department. Petrin was with the Concord Fire Department for 23 years before becoming chief of East Derry FD for 5 yrs before retiring just 4 months ago. Outgoing Fire Chief Harold Harbour is retiring after being with the department for 40 years, the last 20 as chief. Petrin will take over the beginning of October.
What is happening with Statewide lately?
(Sept. 2000) Well, there is a lot happening behind the scenes, in between summer vacations. As you know, Norm Woods car 50 has retired from PSNH to become a "live aboard" on his sloop "Integrity". His wife Judy and he have gone south for the winter, somewhere in the Baltimore MD area! Norm's last day with PSNH was Monday August 1st, and after a few days of some personal business, they headed downeast towards Bar Harbor. They made a leisurely cruise back through the NH seacoast early in September, as they quickly prepared to head towards Baltimore. They must be very mindful of hurricane season and the associated tropical storms. The bad news is - they snuck out without a proper salute and send off from NH Statewide membership! The good news is that they plan to be in the area over Thanksgiving, allowing our social coordinator Mark (& Denise) Lemay (Car 89) the chance to put together a fitting sendoff to our fearless leaders, Norm & Judy.

The Board of Directors have each served our association well for over 12 years, and they continue to be as excited about Statewide as the day it was formed. The Directors have been planning the transition for me to assume the position of President. Some of the jobs take a toll, like Treasurer. John Gaspar (Car 52) runs a great business at the Firebarn in Milford, one we've probably all frequented. The last thing I'd imagine he wants to do is be the bean counter for Statewide, and he's done that for us for years! He asked if there were any alternatives. We have taken the roll of Treasurer and joined it with the Secretary position - which Tim Cullinan (Car 60) has agreed to continue/fill, since he is the Secretary anyway. We have also looked over our accounts and practices, with some routine changes in signature cards, banking services, and the like. Needless to say, the books are spotless, and the account has a reasonable balance thanks to our timely dues payments. (Those of you in arrears need to contact car 60!) Dick Harrington (Car 51) continues to offer wisdom and guidance of the highest standard, coordinate inter-group activities (the December meeting), and both he and John will continue to serve on the Board of Directors.

To start off our season of fire buff & camaraderie, the September meeting was held at 7:00 PM Wednesday September 20, 2000 at the new Atkinson Fire Station, courtesy of Roger Culliford, (Car 61). The new station is right in the center of Town on Route 121, all lit up.

We have to look at our repeater operations. John Marcel (Car 66) has been working with me on the matter of how we secure our position on "S-1", "S-2", and "S-3". Options always exist, and we want to be sure our coverage is as good as possible, our costs are minimal, and our status remains in good standing. We are doing our best to maintain "status quo" or better, and may be able to report more at the meeting. Anyone who knows the communications field today understands that changes go on all the time, all around us. Repeaters sell, owners come and go, and we've often thought about owning our own system. This isn't the case yet, and we continue to rent the "S-3" site on Warner Hill in Derry, even though the use is minimal.

We also need to address the Newsletter that Jay Heath has asked to step down from. We all know his publications and photo content was the best, we now need someone to fill his shoes! See you Wednesday night in Atkinson.
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August 2000
    08/29 - Red Cross
    Jackson fire at Iron Mountain Inn strains Red Cross resources - Red Cross aids a dozen residents including 2 foreign exchange students, with housing and clothing. Donations to the Red Cross can be sent to:
    Mount Washington Valley Red Cross
    P.O. Box 388
    North Conway NH 03860.
    08/25 - Milford NH Safety Complex
    The Milford Cabinet newspaper is reporting that safety complex study committee is eyeing a Nashua Street parcel as a future home for an enlarged fire and ambulance headquarters. The site would keep both services downtown.

    The site runs from the corners of School and Pine Streets. Three houses and Welch's Auto Service currently occupy the land.
    Currently the fire department has to house an engine at the public works facility off South Street. The ambulance service will soon purchase a third ambulance, but its current facility underneath town hall can hold only two vehicles.

    08/24 - Exeter NH Fire Chief Announces Retirement
    Fire Chief John Carbonneau will retire on October 1,2000. Carbonneau has been Chief for the last eight years, having joined the department in 1966, as an on-call firefighter.
    The retiring chief is expected to take a fire prevention position at Phillips Academy

    CLICK HERE FOR C0MPLETE Foster's STORY
    08/21 - Auburn NH Safety Complex Groundbreaking

    After several years of planning, construction of the new Auburn Safety Complex is finally underway. Officials gathered on Monday, Aug, 21, for a quiet celebration.

    According to the tentative building schedule, officials hope to have foundation work completed by Aug. 28, roofing by Nov. 13, and siding, windows, and insulation by Dec. 14. Clark said officials are hoping for a completion date of Feb. 24 and perhaps an open house by town meeting 2001.

    Progress of construction with a new Web site, www. auburnfire.org. The site will have information and photographs related to the construction.
    08/20 - Providence Citywide

    Public Safety Expo 2000 Flea Market
    Apparatus Displays - Fire Memorabilia
    Fire Safety Parade

    AAA Southern New England,
    110 Royal Little Dr
    Providence RI
    Date: August 20, 2000
    Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Providence Citywide is sponsoring a day long event which will include Vendors, Local Fire Apparatus, Police Special Units & Fire Prevention information. Your can check out or Website for updated information At
    http"://www.intap.net\~pcfn\psafety.htm

     Parade Information
    Step Off - 11:00 AM - Staging area Silver Spring St at the corner of
    Royal Little Dr Providence RI (Ames) - The parade will travel down Royal Little Dr to the AAA Building Parking Lot

    Raymond A Taylor
    Providence Citywide Fire Network
    PO Box 41242, 02940


    08/19 - York ME 84th Fireman's Parade and Muster
    Events will begin with a parade at noon at the intersection of Route 1A and Woodbridge Road. The parade will follow Route 1A to the center of York Village, proceed to the Coastal Ridge Elementary School.

    Fireman's Ball for dinner and dancing to be held at Foster's Clambake at 9 p.m.
    August - The New Hampshire Communications Site.
    The focus of the site is to provide new information and highlight various communications systems in New Hampshire. Periodically, different operations throughout New Hampshire will be showcased along with some that will be left for viewing at any time. Right now, we are highlighting the following topics:


    N.H. International Speedway Operations

    Manchester's Conventional, Airport and Trunked Systems

    N.H. SP's move to Digital and what digital radio is

    Fire Mutual Aid Systems incl. Capital Area, Lakes Region

    N.H.'s Parks & Recreation Organizations (many, not all)

    New Hampshire Communications Web Site / E-list

August 2000
    08/19 - WATER RESCUE & ICE RESCUE TRAINING

    Lifesaving Resources announces its '2000 series of Water Rescue Technician and '2001 series of Ice Rescue Technician Courses.

    SEE ITEM UNDER JULY 22,2000 FOR COMPLETE INFO
    08/19 - New Boston Fire
    Annual Summer Outing 1:00 PM
    08/13 - Pepperell 40th Fireman's Muster

    The Pepperell Firefighters Association Cordially Invites All Departments To Participate In Pepperell's 40th Annual Fireman's Muster And Parade On August 13, 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 Rte 113 At The Intersection Of Lowell And Jersey Streets. The Parade Will Proceed Along Route 113 West, To Leighton Street, Back Onto 113 & Main Street And Onto The Pepperell Town Field.

    The Order Of Assembly Will Be As Follows: Fire Apparatus, Motorized Equipment, Floats, And Guests. There Will Be No Marching/Walking Participants In The Parade. The Muster Events Will Begin Approximately @ 12:00pm. The Rules Of The Muster Will Be Under The Souhegan Valley Muster League. 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.

    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 (In Designated Area). A Jaws Of Life Demonstration And 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 Rte 111 Near The Muster Field Or On The Field.

    General Muster Inquiries Can Be Made
    By Calling James Taplin (978) 433-2705 Or
    The Fire Department @ 978-433-2113 Or

    INFO@PEPPERELLFIRE.ORG CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE -> WWW.PEPPERELLFIRE.ORG
    08/05 - Portsmouth / Newington NH
    PEASE Air Show 2000
    "Wings of Hope"
    08/05 - Canaan NH FF's Auction
    25th Annual Fireman's Auction in Croydon to benefit the Croydon Volunteer Fire Department: 10 a.m., rain or shine, Croydon Fire Station. Saturday August 5, 2000
    08/05 - Orford NH FD Flea Mkt
    24th Annual Orford Fire Department Flea Market: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the common, Route 10, Orford. Saturday August 5, 2000
    08/04 - Canaan NH FD Auction/Food Sale
    Old Home Days in Canaan, with an auction and food sale sponsored by the fire department: 7 p.m., Route 118. Friday August 4, 2000
    August - Jay L. Heath Photo Exhibit SW #80

    Concord NH Fire Dispatcher and Fire Photographer Jay L. Heath will have his works of photography exhibited for the month of August at the Bagel Works in Manchester, NH. The Bagel Works is located at 742 South Willow St (Rte 28).

    Jay has been photographing fireground operations for many years and is a regular at Manchester jobs. In addition, Sports and Portrait photos will be on display. Jay's work has been seen in many fire service publications including 1st Responder News, the Firefighter (IAFF publication) and Firehouse Magazine. Jay is also the Official Photographer for the University of New Hampshire Wildcats Hockey Team and the concord Fire Department Photo Unit

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July 2000
    07/28-07/30 Vermont State Fire Convention St. Johnsbury
    07/22 - WATER RESCUE & ICE RESCUE TRAINING
    Lifesaving Resources announces its '2000 series of Water Rescue Technician and '2001 series of Ice Rescue Technician Courses.

    For more information and registration for any of these programs, please access the EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SECTION of their web site.

    Courses may also be conducted "on-site" in your community. Lifesaving Resources is an internationally recognized training organization and rescue equipment distributor. Aquatics Safety, Water Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue and Ice Rescue Courses are conducted by Lifesaving Resources throughout the U.S. New Hampshire course dates are as follows:

    WATER RESCUE TECHNICIAN COURSES Conducted at the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center in Greenfield, New Hampshire. Courses conducted from 0800 - 1730 hrs. and includes 3.5 hour classroom session and 4.5 hour practical session. Course fee includes comprehensive course guidebook, Course Completion Certificate, Insignia (sew-on and decal), and lunch. ..
    July 22, 2000 ..
    August 19, 2000 ..
    October 14, 2000

    ICE RESCUE TECHNICIAN COURSES Conducted at the Harrisville Fire Station in Harrisville, New Hampshire. Courses conducted from 0800 - 1730 hrs. and includes 3 hours classroom session and 5-hour practical session on and through the ice. Participants must provide their own/department's Cold Water/Ice Rescue Suit, although rental suits are available. Course fee includes comprehensive course guidebook, Course Completion Certificate, Insignia (sew-on and decal), and lunch. ..
    January 20, 2001 ..
    February 17, 2001 ..
    March 17, 2001

    Aquatic Emergencies Management Seminars and Water Rescue Technician Courses are also scheduled throughout the U.S. The Spring '2001 schedule is currently under development.

    We will again be offering a HYPOTHERMIA, COLD WATER RESCUE AND SURVIVAL Seminar this Fall at a location to be determined. We also encourage you to review our comprehensive OnLine Catalog of Water Rescue, EMS, Technical Rescue and Ice Rescue Equipment with our secure OnLine ordering.

    Gerry Dworkin, Consultant Aquatics Safety & Water Rescue
    LIFESAVING RESOURCES http://www.lifesaving.com
    PO Box 905 Harrisville, NH 03450 603/827-4139
    07/29 - The Conway Daily Sun reports that ten employees from White Mountain National Forest, including three from Saco District Ranger Station, headed west to Utah yesterday to assist in forest fire battles which are currently taking place on the Fishlake National Forest. Earlier this week six other members of the Saco District Station answered the call to various fire needs in the midwest.
    07/29 - Northfield VT Safety Day from 9 am to 3 pm. Involving Northfield Fire, EMS, and Police.
    07/28 - Tilton-Northfield Chief Harold Harbor Retiring
    Tilton-Northfield Chief Harold Harbor will be stepping aside after forty years on the department, over 20 years as chief.
July 2000
    07/17 - Middleton NH - Fire and Rescue Dept new ambulance
    MIDDLETON - Middleton Fire and Rescue Department recently received a new addition to its family of apparatus: a new ambulance. The department received the new ambulance on July 3, according to Police Chief Daniel Yoder said. Two months before the new ambulance arrived, the old rig needed to be fixed. Great Bay Ambulance in Somersworth generously provided the squad with one of its ambulances, for no cost, according to Yoder. The rig cost approximately $75,000, or $85,000 fully equipped.


    07/14 - Rochester NH Firefighters contract not settled
    The impasse is taking its toll on the department, Fire Chief Mark Dellner said, who characterized the current morale as "terrible." "I have people who have been here 20 years who are talking about leaving," Dellner said. "That's disgraceful."
    Click Here for Foster's Daily Democrat story
    07/11 - Berlin NH Fire Chief to Retire
    Fire Chief Paul Fortier will be retiring after 13 years as Berlin's Fire Chief, effective August 20.
    7/8 - Beecher Falls FD (Canaan) VT
    Saturday, July 8th,2000 - Beecher Falls Fire Department Auction At the Fire Station - 10:30 AM in Beecher Falls, VT... NOON Chicken Barbecue on the grounds
    07/07 - Mount Washington Valley NH
    Local firefighters complete basic training course

    From the Conway Daily SUN
    BARTLETT (Glen Vlg) -- Saturday June 8, 2000 22 Mount Washington Valley firefighters will graduate from Firefighter I School, after six months of classroom and hands on practical training. Diplomas will be awarded at noon at Bartlett Fire Station in Glen. From September through late March, the students turned out every Monday and Thursday night for four hours at a time with the occasional weekend training session thrown in. They had to complete 208 hours of training and then pass a written and practical test.

    07/07 - Dover NH firefighters, paramedics revamping kitchen, saving money
    Click here for complete Foster's Daily Democrat story
    07/06 - Portsmouth NH has hired a new Deputy Chief Steve Archilles currently from Kingfield Maine, Formerly Derry FD will start July 27 Steve will be in charge of training and EMS

    Deputy Chief LeClaire has been promoted to Asst. Chief of Operations

    Thanks
    Rick Plummer, Chief of Dept.
    SM91
    07/04 - Pittsburg NH
    Tuesday - July 4th - 4:00 PM Firemen's Softball Game - Pittsburg, NH vs. Beecher Falls, VT.
    07/01 - Damage $50,000 in Stowe VT Memorial building fire
    Click Here For Complete Stowe Reporter Story


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