First Sunday of the month 8:30am - 10:30am at the Fire Station Adults: $6.00 Children/Seniors: $3.00 All you can eat!

March 11, 2004

With winter rapidly coming to a close, it's time to begin thinking about drowning and aquatic injury prevention strategies.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Red Cross, National Spa and Pool Institute (NSPI), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and other organizations have developed materials and have advocated Layers of Protection for private, residential swimming pools.

FEMA ON-LINE COURSE TO HELP
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE
TEAMS GET - AND STAY - TRAINED

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Homeland Security‚s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is unveiling today an on-line, independent study course that can serve as either an introduction to those joining Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) or as a refresher to current volunteer team members.

While nothing can replace the in-person training local jurisdictions offer to CERT volunteers, this independent course augments their education and serves to reinforce the knowledge they've gained, said Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response. „This new independent study course underscores the importance that FEMA places on CERT and its importance to communities across the nation.

CERT members work with a community‚s emergency management officials to provide assistance in a disaster by helping victims, organizing spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site and supporting emergency responders.

Specialists at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute developed the course, which is part of the institute‚s extensive independent study program. The course, Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams, IS 317, has six modules with topics that include an introduction to CERT, fire safety, hazardous material and terrorist incidents, disaster medical operations, and search and rescue. It takes between six and eight hours to complete the course; those successfully finishing it receive a certification of completion. The course is located at:
Training.fema.gov

The course can be taken by anyone interested in CERT, but only those who are actual CERT volunteers can take the in-person training FEMA offers.

On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages Citizen Corps, the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration

LYNNFIELD MA -- June 12, 2004
Muster, parade, and flea market hosted by the Eastern Massachusetts Chapter
Edgewater Office Park on Audubon Rd.
Parade starts from Lynnfield High School on Essex St.
Muster starts 10 AM. Info: MAFAA, PO Box 3332, Peabody, MA 01961-3332
Muster info phone Lynnfield FD, 781-334-5152
Flea Market info 978-768-7494 between 6 and 10 PM.

June 12, 2004 - Hooksett NH -- Fire Station May Close

The Hooksett Banner is reporting that the Village Fire station may close. From an article by Ginger Kozolowski

Fewer police patrols, a closed fire station, limited assessments, no terrorism training and little road paving are just a few of the items being considered to reduce Hooksett's town budget to meet the default amount set by the town's vote on May 11.

The Hooksett Town Council met with all department heads on Wednesday, June 2, to hear their suggestions on what might have to be cut and argue for an increase in their specific budgets beyond the default amount. Decisions should be made within the next few weeks.

The Hooksett Village Fire Station may have to close during weekdays under the reduced budget, said Fire Chief Michael Williams. Training for firefighters may also be eliminated.

To: Area Fire Departments
From: York County F.F.A
Ref: Hilton Memorial

You are cordially invited to attend the dedication of the David N Hilton memorial and the recognition of all 3 fire lookout towers in York County Mount Agamenticus, Mount Hope and Ossipee Hill.

The date is Sunday May 23, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. We ask that all fire fighters in attendance please wear your "Class A" uniform, dress uniform if you don't have a Class A.

We are asking that you either come in your own vehicle or car pool with someone. Please do not bring any fire trucks unless they are pick-ups or vans to transport members.

Thank you,
Mark W. Gay, President
York County Fire Fighters

Directions From Route 1 in Cape Neddick (York). At Flos'Hot Dog Stand take Mountain Road and go over Route 95 at the stop sign turn R Continue up Mountain Rd. until you see the sign for Mount A summit turn R and drive to the top of the mountain.

CONCORD NH -- One of two Seagrave pumpers is expected to be delivered

May, 2004

A Golf Tournament fund-raiser will be held May 3, with sign-up through Monday, April 26.

It will be a scramble-style tournament, in which four-player teams take turns shooting the ball. Eighty percent of the money raised will go directly to the Hampton Falls Fire Department.

MANCHESTER NH -- The city's new Engine 1, an E-One pump is to go in service

EAST DERRY NH -- Saturday May 22, 2004
East Derry Fire Department Appreciation Breakfast
East Derry Station 1 on Hampstead Road - 8:00AM - 11:00AM

WEBSTER MA -- Sunday May 16, 2004 - Annual Tri-State Muster and Meet.

The annual Newbury Fire Department Dinner is held each May for members of the department, town officials and business leaders as well as representatives of mutual aid partners. The 2004 dinner was held on Saturday, May 1Newbury Fire Department recognized Ken Holmes as 2004 firefighter of the year and Mike Menino for fifteen years of service at the Department's annual dinner. The department also recognized Mount Sunapee Resort General Manager, Jay Gamble, for the resort's donation of equipment to the Newbury Fire Department. Mr Gamble stated that he hoped other Newbury businesses would follow Mount Sunapee in helping to fund equipment for the Newbury Fire Department.

April 2004
Board of Alderman okay purchase of land on East Hollis Street

NASHUA -- The city will be obtaining a 30,000 square foot parcel of land at 50 East Hollis Street, part of the old Lumbertown lumberyard.

The lot, which has a purchase price of $500,000, will be home to a new 12,000 square foot station four. This will replace the Arlington Street station, which was built in 1925, and is showing its age.

The funding and building schedule is pending next years budgetary process.

KEENE -- April 14, 2004
Annual meeting of the Southwest District Mutual Fire Aid System will be held Wednesday April 14, 2004 at the Best Western Inn on Winchester Street in Keene - There will be an apparatus display starting at 1800 with the meeting starting at 1900.

Saturday April 10, 2004 10:00 - Station Eight Cohas Brook Station - Public opening ceremony

NORTHWOOD NH -- A new delivery of a 2004 International/Valley 1500/1000 as Engine 2.

DERRY -- April 6, 2004
A gathering of citizens wishing to express disapproval over the closing of East Derry Fire Station 2 will take place Tuesday April 6, 2004 at 6:30pm at the Derry Municipal Complex.

LODD Firefighter Mark Miller - LFD Dive Personnel Training, FF Miller Drowned During The Drill - Massive Search And Eventual Recovery Effort Into The Following Day Including Many Local FD's, PD's, Sheriffs, State Police, Fish & Game, Local Volunteers (Non-Fire Personnel) And Dive Teams From As Far Away As The Boston Fire Department - IAFF Local 1153 Laconia Professional Firefighters Expresses The Deepest Thanks To Each And Every Helping Hand And The Prayers That Have Been Made Calling Hours:


Tuesday March 16, 2004
Wilkinson Beane Funeral Home
164 Pleasant Street
Laconia, NH
2:00-4:00 pm & 6:00-9:00pm

Funeral:
Wednesday March 17, 2004
Our Lady of the Lakes Church
54 Fairmont Street
Laconia NH

Fire Department Personnel are requested to stage at the K-Mart Plaza on Route 11 at the Gilford /Laconia city line at 8:30 am.
Pipe and Drum Bands are asked to coordinate with Skip Hebert at skiphebert@yahoo.com.
Honor Guards are asked to contact the Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire at 603-437-0035
In Lieu of Flowers donations can be made to:

Laconia Lifesaving Fund Local 1153     
C/o Laconia Fire Department         
848 North Main Street  
Laconia NH 03246                    


Miller Family Relief Fund
c/o Laconia Savings Bank
62 Pleasant Street
Laconia NH 03246

For additional information or questions, please contact the Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire at 603-437-0035. The pffnh.org website will be updated with information as well.

Directions

Route 93 to Exit 20 in Tilton NH and follow Route 3 North towards Laconia for approximately 7 miles, after the Belknap Mall take the Rte 3 Bypass until the end and bear right on to Lake Shore Drive. The K-Mart plaza is approximately one quarter mile on your left, across from the Wendy's Restaurant.

Hotel Rooms

A Block of hotel rooms is being held for firefighters at the Landmark Inn 480 Main Street Laconia NH for $49 a night. Reservations can be made by contacting the Landmark Inn at 603-524-8000.

In Wake Of Town Meeting
Four Fire/Rescue Volunteers Resign

BY ISAAC OLSON, Staff Writer
Friday March 12, 2004

WHITEFIELD NH -- Citing a lack of support from taxpayers and the board of selectmen, four members of Whitefield's volunteer fire/rescue department have submitted their resignations.

March 8, 2004
Former Gilmanton Iron Works Chief passes - Ralph G. Forsyth, 61, died March 7, 2004 at his home in Gilmanton
A lifelong resident of Gilmanton, he served as Fire Chief of Gilmanton Iron Works for twenty years and was a founding member of the Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid Association

March 5, 2004

The Rochester and Somersworth Fire Chief regret to announce the passing of Rochester and Somersworth Fire Chaplin Adrian Chasse at his home this evening.

Calling hours and funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced in the coming days.

Fire Department and EMS Training

The Middleton New Hampshire Police Department and Fire Department are conducting the following seminar:

PELHAM NH -- A 2004 International tanker has arrived designated as Engine 6

MANCHESTER NH - FEB 8 - Station 8, the Cohas Brook Station on East Industrial Drive opens. Public opening is scheduled for some time in April

From the Conway Daily Sun - Feb 4
Conway NH — The turmoil at North Conway Water Precinct takes a toll on the fire department as two long-time members, the precinct's former general counsel and the husband of commissioner Sheila Duane, resign.

From SWNH Dispatch - Feb 8
West Dover VT — SWNH dispatch announced the passing of Captain Hank Sweeney, a founding member of the West Dover Fire Department

Bethlehem Paramedic Fired
BETHLEHEM, NH - A paramedic suspended by the Bethlehem Board of Selectmen for insubordination in October has been fired. Complete Story

KENNSINGTON NH -- New delivery of pumper as Engine 3.

February 2004 Archives

Feb 22, Bath NH 2nd Alm
Feb 22, Stewartstown MVA
Feb 21, Milford NH 3rd Alm
Feb 17, Dalton NH Fatal fire
Feb 2, Lyndon VT W/F

Pelham has taken delivery of a new Tanker, for Tanker 1.   From their website, it is a 3000 gallon Tanker, with a International Cab, Front mount 1500 gpm pump, purchased from 4 Guys Fire Trucks.

Londonderry just received (2) 2003 Pierce Sabers. They will be assigned to Engine 1 and Engine 2 and replacing a 1996 Freightliner/Valley and a 80's Pierce Dash. Also anyone interested their former E4 1983 Ford C/Grumman is displayed at Gladstone Ford

Jan 2, 2004 - LOUDON NH -- Jeffrey Burr became the Loudon's first fulltime fire chief.

Jan 29, Union Vlg General Alm
Jan 22, Brattleboro 2nd Alm
Jan 22, Rochester 2nd Alm
Jan 22, Franklin fatal fire
Jan 22, follow-up Franklin
Jan 17, Dover 3rd Alm
Jan 10, Columbia MVA Fatal
Jan 10, Colebrook W/F
Jan 8, Nashua 3rd Alarm
Jan 7, Hillsboro 2nd Alm
Jan 7, Manchester 3rd Alm