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

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.

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

Every Sunday morning at 10:00am is "radio check" with Mutual Aid in Keene. Visitors are welcome to drop by on any Sunday morning to see the station, or to attend a Wednesday training session. The Francestown Volunteer Fire Department has historically been blessed with the support of the townspeople.

Globe Firefighter Suits to be featured
Globe Firefighter Suits will be featured on the Travel Channel, the show is "MADE IN AMERICA" with John Ratzenberger (Cheers). This is scheduled to air Dec. 21st at 9:00 PM. About 4-months ago they were at the plant filming for 2-days



Epping
Epping Fire Chief retiring due to health reasons

Dec 28, 2004 - EPPING - Fire Chief Henry Letourneau will be leaving the department after obtaining the results of a resent physical. Letourneau, chief of the department for the past three year underwent heart bypass operating in early 2004. He was learned that regulations do not allow firefighters to serve if they have had cardiac surgery. Until his resignation becomes final, he will be restricted to administrative duties

New - Antrim Fire Website
Dec 20, 2004
http://www.antrimnh.org/Pages/AntrimNH_Fire/index

Vermont -- Passing of Ray Davison
Dec 24, 2004 - VermontFireCommand -- As church bells began to peal their call to Christmas Eve services, it was being announced (over Addison County's frequency, and via phone trees) that a stellar member of the Vermont State Fire Service has passed, following complications during open heart surgery.

Our dear friend, colleague and brother - Ray Davison - has died.

If you were a member of the Vermont Fire Service, you knew Ray, and admired his salt-of-the-earth ability to ALWAYS find some thing good to say. He was surely one of the few who were cut from a pattern long since lost and a cloth who's weave can not be recreated.

For all who have been lucky to have known him - that he will be terribly missed.

HAMPTON FALLS NH -- November 6, 2004
4th Annual Handtub Junction, USA Fire Memorabilia Auction, at Faro Gardens, 12 Lafayette Road, Rte. 1. Preview 4 - 6 p.m. Auction starts promptly at 6:00 p.m. Consignments now being accepted. For further info contact dakfal@aol.com

Troy's Annual Dance Extravaganza will be held Nov, 8th starting at 7:00pm at the Troy School. Cost this year will be $10.00 a person. Live music Featuring Groove Alliance. A Rob Cunningham benefit.

Oct. 24, 2004
Metro Radio System Collectors and Memorabilia Show, Florian Hall, Dorchester, MA. 617-969-3000

Tuesday October 12, 2004 Firemen's Parade
Parade. Lineup: 12:00 PM Step-off: 1 PM Route: South from fire station on to Atkinson street. Atkinson Street to Red light hill, left on to Westminster/Rockingham Street through Square back to the fire station. Trophies for Best appearing Apparatus 1st/2nd, Best Appearing Ambulance, Best Apparatus with Marching units 1st/2nd, Oldest Apparatus, Apparatus Traveling farthest to parade, Bands 1st through 3rd. More info-463-4343

October 9th, 2004 11:00AM-4:00PM
Providence Citywide Fire Exposition
7 Jefferson Street, Providence, RI
Firematic flea market, fire safety demonstrations,
11:30AM Apparatus parade Smith and State Streets

Providence Citywide Fire Network
PO Box 41242, Providence RI 02940
Office of the President:

Hello Fellow Buffs,

The citywide fire buff group again this year is planning our Annual Public Safety Expo and Fire Prevention Parade on Saturday October 9, 2004 from 11am to 4pm. The parade will kick off at 11:30 from the State offices located on State St @ Smith St and proceed up smith St to the grounds located at 70 Jefferson st, Providence RI.

This year's event will be held at the Saints Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church hall, located at 70 Jefferson Street in the city of Providence. The location is right of the highway in the Capitol Hill section with plenty of parking and ample display area for fire apparatus.

The event will bring Fire Prevention Tips, Safety Demonstrations and Fire Collectable and Memorabilia all together under one roof. We have secured a large demonstration area and are in the final stages of the event. I would like at this time to extend an invitation for your members to take in the fun at our event

Contact Information
Event Coordinator - Ray Taylor 401-827-9967 (nights) or 401-255-83 (days) Email pcfn4@cox.net
Feel free to visit our websites www.pcfn.org or www.intap.net/~pcfn for more information.

October 10, 2004
ANTIQUE FIRE APPARATUS SHOW
Sponsored by the Berkshire Chapter of SPAAMFAA
In Cooperation with Jack Fitzpatrick's Train Station
Rt. 7 South of the Red Lion Inn

Sunday, October 10, 2004
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
FREE Parking! FREE Admission!
Equipment Representing Two Centuries will be on display!!!

October 2, 2004
Third Annual Leather Helmut Society Fire Buff Show
The Alpine Club
175 Putnam Street
Manchester, NH

* 5:00 pm:
* FIRE APPARATUS DISPLAYS
* Located in the Gossler School Parking lot, across from the club
* New and unique apparatus from around New Hampshire
* 6:00 pm:
* FIREMATIC FLEA MARKET
* 7:00 pm: MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION FEATURING:
Cost: $10.00 per ticket
A limited amount of tickets will be sold at the door
For more information contact:
Charlie Pierson - 603/644-8999
or
Jay L Heath - 603/624-5975

This year we are pleased to present from the Windy City, Fire Photographer Jim Regan. Jim is a life long spark and fan in Chicago and buff in New York City. With a collection of over 15,000 images dating back to the 1950 his photos have appeared in Firehouse, Fire Journal, Fire Engineering and the WYNF magazines. He will put on a slide show Chicago style! The Chicago Fire Department is the largest Fire Department in the Midwest region of the United States. The City of Chicago covers 228 square miles and has a population of just less than 3 million. CFD runs 98 Engine Companies, 59 Truck Companies, 4 Squad Companies, 24 Battalion Chiefs, 6 Deputy Chiefs, 59 Ambulances, 1 Fireboat, 5 Command Vans, and a number of other specialized pieces of equipment! Do not miss this very rare opportunity to learn all about the Chicago Fire Department and meet Jim ! We will all learn what are a Hit, a Squad Company and a 2-11 Chicago Style!

Easiest access: Alpine Club 175 Putnam Street-is 3 blocks west of the Catholic Medical Center off Main Street on the west side of the city. Use I-293 northbound to Exit 5 (Granite Street). At the end of exit ramp go left to the third traffic light (Granite Square) and take right onto Main Street. Go north on Main Street for 6 blocks, Putnam Street is on the left just before the Catholic Medical Center Complex.

Sunday October 3,2004
11:00 AM - National Fire Prevention Week Parade and Muster
The Manchester, NH Fire Department will kick-off National Fire Prevention Week on Sunday, October 3rd with New England's largest parade of firefighting and emergency apparatus. Starting time for the parade is noon from the assembly point at Elm and Webster Streets. Lineup for the parade starts at 11 AM.

Immediately following the parade, muster activities will get underway at the Manchester Fire Department Headquarters. Plans call for a good old-fashioned firemen's muster, apparatus show, and a firematic flea market. Tables and chairs, along with exhibition space can be reserved by contacting Capt. Mark Pelletier at the "flea market sector". If you plan on participating in the parade, please call the Fire Prevention Bureau at (603)669-2256 x3400 or fill out the Parade Entry Form and mail back to us at 100 Merrimack Street, Manchester, NH 03101 by September 24, 2004. Only fire and/or emergency related entries, please.

BENNINGTON VT -- Saturday October 2, 2004 Fire Prevention Day
Hands on demonstrations of fire trucks, hoses and fire extinguishers to celebrate National Fire Prevention Month.
At the Apple Barn and Country Bake Shop Bennington, Vermont
Noon-3 pm.
Phone: 802-447-7780

BROOKLINE NH -- Saturday October 2, 2004
On October 2nd at 1:00pm the Brookline Fire Dept. will have its annual open house to kick off Fire Prevention Week.
There will be displays, a Duck Race, and a Steamship Round Dinner in the evening.
Any further Questions you may contact Fire Inspector Scott Knowles @ 672-8531.

CONCORD NH -- Saturday - OCTOBER 2, 2004
FIRE/EMS Safety Day At The Everett Arena From 10 A.M. To 2 P.M.

+ Departments From Concord And The Capital Area Mutual Aid Fire Compact Will Be Participating In This Event, Demonstrating Various Skills And Displaying Equipment.

+ See Extrication Exercises Using The Jaws Of Life.

+ Come And Meet Smokey The Bear On His 60th Birthday From NH Forest and Lands Department. Also CFD's Sparky The Dog

+ Childrens Games Co-Sponsored By The Recreation Department :
__ Relay Races Using Real Fire Hose, Fire Boots And Bunker Jacket
__ Bouncy House
__ Parachute Game
__ Fire House Game

+ Learn Fire Safety In The Fire Education Trailer.
+ Learn How To Use A Fire Extinguisher On A Real Fire
(Extinguishers Provided By Haven Wood - Heritage Heights)
+ NH Emergency Managements CISV Vehicle
+ Concord Police Department And Nh Highway Safety Department
+ Hot Dogs, Soda, Popcorn Etc. Will Be Available At This Event For A Small Fee. Any Profits From Sales Will Go The Concord Fire Fighter Relief Association
+ Music & Entertainment By Outlaw 102.3 (10Am - 1 Pm)
No Admission Charge, All Events Are Free For Everyone.

Rounding off the week, we are having an Open House at the Heights Fire Station on Friday, Oct. 8 from 1-5pm. Free Papa Gino's pizza for everyone and a fire hat to the first 100 kids.

For further information on these events, please contact the Concord Fire Prevention Office at 225-8651.
EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE

LEXINGTON MA -- Saturday, October 2, 2004
45 Bedford Street - 1pm - 3pm

LOWELL MA -- Saturday October 2, 2004
Open House/Fire Prevention Activities at Shedd Park on Route 38 Saturday the 2nd 10-2

NASHUA NH -- Saturday October 2, 2004
2 Conant Road - Saturday, October 2nd 11 -2

NEWARK VT -- Saturday, October 2. 2004
Chicken Pie Supper Newark, Vermont A supper to benefit the Newark Volunteer Fire Department. No reservations needed.
At the Newark Street School 5:00pm-7:00pm

WESTFORD MA -- Saturday October 2, 2004
Westford, MA open house is Saturday, the 2nd, Central Station 51 Main Street; 10 - 2

WINDHAM NH -- Saturday October 2, 2004
3 Fellows Road -Saturday, October 2nd 10 - 4


HAMPTON FALLS NH -- Sunday October 3, 2004
Open House 10A-2P
Sponsored by Papa Gino's
More info Chief Jay Lord (603) 926-5752

LONDONDERRY NH -- Sunday October 3, 2004
Londonderry's open house is Sunday, the 3rd at the Central Station; 1 - 4

LITTLETON NH -- October 3, 2004
Our Fire Apparatus parade is October 3rd at dusk on Main Street, Littleton.

HUDSON NH -- Monday October 4, 2004
Open House 6-8 P.M. at Central Fire Station to kick off Fire Prevention Week October.
Also at this time will be the re-dedication of Central Fire Station.
Activities to include give aways, an appearance by Freddie the fire truck
Contact Deputy Chief Chalk, FPO Dube or Inspector Triolo for more information at 886-6021.

HAMPTON NH -- October 4-22, 2004
Fire Department will be visiting various schools and hold an open house for the schools

BEDFORD NH -- Tuesday October 5, 2004
55 Constitution Drive - 5pm - 8:30pm

LITCHFIELD NH -- Friday October 8, 2004 Parade 6:00pm Rte 3A north end of town at Technology Park - Parade will take part on both Rte 3A and wind its way up some of the back roads of town. Parade will last about 11/2 hours and end at the fire house where a small reception will follow.

BARTLEE NH -- Saturday October 9, 2004
Saturday, October 9th 9 - 3

BILLERICA MA -- Saturday October 9, 2004
Billerica, MA open house is Saturday, the 9th, Central Station, 8 Good Street; Noon - 4

LINCOLN MA -- Saturday October 9 ,2004
Lincoln, MA open house is Saturday, the 9th, Public Safety Complex, Lincoln Rd; 11 - 2

GRAFTON VT -- October 9 - 10,2004
24th Annual Fall Foliage Firemen's Festival
Huge tag sale and bake sale. Hot dogs, burgers, baked beans and freshly pressed cider. Tag sale leftovers on Sunday.
Grafton Fire Station Route 121, Grafton, Vermont
Sat., 9-4 pm. Sun., 10-1 pm.
802-843-2499

LAWRENCE MA -- Saturday, October 9, 2004
65 Lowell Street
Open House 1 - 4

LEOMINSTER MA -- Saturday, October 9, 2004
19 Church Street
Open House 10A - 1P

METHUEN MA -- Saturday October 9, 2004
24 Lowell Street - 10 - 2

PETERBOROUGH NH -- Saturday October 9, 2004
Peterborough Fire & Rescue Open House 10:00A-2:00P.

PLAISTOW NH -- Saturday October 9, 2004
The Plaistow Fire Department will be having its annual Open House October 9 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Free pizza will be provided by Papa Gino's in Plaistow. The Fire Dept. will also be raffling off a new bicycle donated by WAL*MART!

ROCHESTER NH -- Saturday October 9, 2004
37 Wakefield Street - Noon - 4

RYE NH -- Saturday October 9, 2004
563 Washington Road - Noon - 4

DUMMERSTON VT -- October 10,2004
Pancake Breakfast put on by the Fire Dept.
Fire Station - Dummerston Center, Vermont 7-11 am
Phone: 802-254-9158

CHESTER NH -- Sunday October 10, 2004
Fire Prevention Open House October 10th 10-2pm at the Fire Station.

TEWKSBORY MA -- Sunday October 10, 2004
21 Town Hall Ave - 12 - 5


BELLOWS FALLS (Rockingham) VT -- Tuesday October 12, 2004 119th Firemen's Parade
Parade Lineup: 12:00 PM Step-off: 1 PM Route: South from fire station on to Atkinson street. Atkinson Street to Red light hill, left on to Westminster/Rockingham Street through Square back to the fire station. Trophies for Best appearing Apparatus 1st/2nd, Best Appearing Ambulance, Best Apparatus with Marching units 1st/2nd, Oldest Apparatus, Apparatus Traveling farthest to parade, Bands 1st through 3rd. More info-463-4343

KINGSTON NH -- Friday October 15, 2004 148 Main Street - Friday, October 15th 11 - 2


LITCHFIELD NH -- Saturday October 16, 2004 New Engine-1 Dedication Saturday October 16. Blessing will take place at 1:00pm at the fire house on Rte 3A.


MERRIMACK NH -- Saturday October 16, 2004
Merrimack, NH Saturday, October 16th

NEWTON NH -- Saturday October 16, 2004 35 S. Main Street - Saturday, October 16th Noon - 4

SALEM NH -- Saturday October 16, 2004 152 Main Street - Saturday, October 16th 9 - 2:30

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It is with deep regret that I pass along the attached e-mail from Deputy Chief Patricia Lovering of the Antrim Fire Department. EMT Bruce Edes was a very active member of the Antrim Fire Department EMS. Monadnock Community Hospital passes along it's regrets and is sorry for the loss of a valuable member of the EMS Community.

Gary Zirpolo, EMT-Paramedic
Coordinator - Emergency Medical Services
AHA Training Center Coordinator
Monadnock Community Hospital

September 18, 1994
The Candia Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a pancake breakfast on September 18th from 4am to 10am sharp. We will also be in the town's Old Home Day Parade with apparatus from surrounding towns.
Breakfast starts at 4 am. The parade starts at 11 am near the Moore Park/Town Hall area (High St.)

Cost is:
Adults, 13+: $5.00 Donation
Children 6-12: $2.00 Donation
Under 5: Free
Thanks,
Josh Mann, CVFD
Contact: 483-2202 (Station)

Sept 11, 2004
Engine 260 show, parade, flea market, and muster
Eisenhower Park on North St (Rt 121).
Starting at 10 AM. Rain date Sept 12.
Engine 260 Inc, 4 Flax Mill Terrace, Milford, CT 06460; 203-874-2605
e-mail engine260@aol.com - www.engine260.bizland.com

LEE NH -- LEE USA            

Hi all,

Here we go again... Sept 17 at 6:45 PM.. We apologize for the late date.. Throw on a jacket, bring a blanket and enjoy. It is our last Friday night show. We actually added the date because of the log jam in rescheduling... Just present your badge/ID at the designated window at the main gate area and your in..

As in the first time around, any connection and or affiliation you may have to get the word out would be GREATLY appreciated.. Please do anything you can to help this fly and if it we get some decent numbers, meaning if the track see's their is interest, it will be easy to present owners with a second annual in 2005. Swap,bang (just kidding !! ) do whatever you have to do and come on out and see some grassroots short track racing..

John Spence
LeeUSA Speedway
Merrimack PD/Fire Dispatch

September 18,2004
The Erie Fire Association #4, Inc. of Georgetown, MA will be celebrating its 150th anniversary with a parade and muster on Saturday, September 18th, 2004. Apparatus lineup for the parade is at 9:30am at the Penn Brook Elementary School on Elm Street, Georgetown. Parade kicks off at 10:30am, and culminates at the muster site (American Legion Park) off of Route 97. If you could please pass this information to your members and/or post on your events page on your web site, it would be greatly appreciated. While we understand your members may have other commitments, or be attending other events this day, we certainly would enjoy their participation.

There will be prizes awarded for the furthest distance traveled, Best appearing apparatus, oldest and newest apparatus.

Please feel free to contact myself or FF Matthew McKay (mmckay@eriefour.com) with any questions.

Sincerely,

Dep. Chief Brian Coolidge
Erie Fire Association #4, Inc.
Georgetown Fire Department
bcool@eriefour.com

11 Sat - Milford CT Muster Eisenhower Park - 0900
11 Sat - Southwick MA Parade - 1800
11 Sat - Ellington, CT Parade - 1800
12 Sun - Greenfield, MA Parade/Muster - Noon
18 Sat - Worcester, MA Parade - 1000
19 Sun - Cromwell, CT CT Convention Parade - Noon
25 Sat - Belchertown, MA Parade - 1000

Sept 6, 2004
Lions Club/Fireman's Car/Truck/Tractor Show-Center Of Town
10:00-2:00pm Barbecue

Sept 11, 2004
Old Home Day Parade

We usually begin assembling the parade marchers, vehicles and drivers at the Pelham Memorial School at 2:00 pm.
2:30PM Grand Parade

September 25 & 26 2004

Course Offering
Personal Protective Equipment, Clothing (4 hrs)
SCBA (12 hrs)
Basis Pumps (16 hrs)
Basic Vehicle Rescue (16 hrs)
Forest Fire Basic (16 hrs)
Tag You're IT (16 hrs)
EMT Basic Recertification (24hrs)
Firefighter Safety & Rapid Intervention Teams (20 hrs)
Propane Emergencies (16 hrs)
Public Safety Diver (16 hrs)
Aquatic AS Basic (8hrs)

Contact Meadowood Fire Training Center at 603-242-3061 for class and registration information

Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid Association Meeting
September 30 Sandwich
Wentworth Hill Road
Meeting Time: 1900 Hours

Colebrook (NH) Sentinel - - By Lucie D. Fillion
On Tuesday evening, the Coös County Nursing Hospital in Stewartstown held a planned disaster drill with the Beecher Falls, Colebrook and Pittsburg fire departments responding.

The scenario portrayed was that a tractor accident at the visitor entrance spilled ammonium nitrate (used at the county farm), causing a vapor cloud. The departments had to react to the spill, which caused İfatalitiesİ and contaminated people, help those trapped inside, and decontaminate the victims.

Beecher Falls fire chief Steve Young was in charge of incident control. CCNH administrator Sue Collins communicated with the employees on the second and third floors, trying to keep careful track of the facility's 80 patients. The first floor could not be reached and victims were trapped inside. Two employees were sent to the recycling center, used as a staging area in case of a real emergency.

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By permission of the Colebrook News and Sentinel

Sept 12, 2004
107th NH State Fire Convention Parade.
Lineup starts at 10:30 at Holman Stadium on Amherst Street (Rte 101A). The parade begins at 12:00 Noon, will proceed southeast down Amherst Street then south on Main to Lake Street.
Convention run September 10-12, 2004 at the Sheraton Tara off Exit 1 US Rte 3

12 September 2004 - New Ipswich, New Hampshire A Gathering of the Clan: 1-4 PM at The Barrett Mansion, Rte. 123A. This will be the first time in over 60 years all 3 Hunneman hand tubs that served the town of New Ipswich will be on display. #656 Tiger #1, #657 Water Witch (newly restored) and #660 Southern Hero. Mr. J.R. Hunneman will give a presentation on the Hunneman Pumper. Plus many other local handtubs have promised to turn out for this occasion. Contact Don Casey 603-878-2225 for further information.

September 26,2004 corrected date
150 Anniversary Celebration of the Reading Fire Department
Open House 10AM to 3PM
Fire Headquarters 757 Main St Parade at 1PM

Sept 25, 2004
Firefighters Activity Day - Car Show
High School on Lakeview Ave

Sept 02, 2004 -- Higher priority for Merrimack fire station

By PATRICK MEIGHAN, Telegraph Staff Published: Saturday, Sep. 4, 2004 MERRIMACK - The Board of Selectmen on Thursday reversed an earlier decision and restored funding for the construction and staffing of a fire station in the northwest part of town for 2006-07. COPMPLETE STORY AT: Nashua Telegraph Story

Sept 01, 2004 -- Londonderry NH Names new Fire Chief LONDONDERRY NH -- Londonderry NH as named current acting fire chief, Michael Carrier, as permanent Fire Chief of the Londonderry Fire-Rescue Department

Old Fire Stations of Manchester NH

www.mhthistory.com/new_page_16.htm and www.mhthistory.com/new_page_23.htm

Examples shown on this web site are:
Fire King Engine House on North Main Street now known as the West Side Library and Community Center, - - - Lake Ave firehouse, or Merrimack Station with interior views taken just before it was destroyed, - - - Wilson Hill Engine House, - - - Massabesic Hose Company #2

SEPT 20-30, 2004
Marmonti 9/11 Art Tribute Tour
Peterborough Public Library
2 Concord Street, Peterborough
09/20 - 09/30
Mon - Sat , 10:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: (603) 924-8040

This showing of the 9/11 tour booked over a year ago is the last NH show. The Worcester FF Commemorative painting is also on display.

This emotional, inspirational show has been growing in scope & content, attended by all ages makes the viewer feel what our Firefighters experience and go through to keep us safe. Starting with one painting Boston Area Artist John Paul Marmonti began his 9/11 Art tour in NH, his second home away from home in October 2003 and this show #4 is the last in NH, the tour is now booked down the east coast below PA and back up to the Great Lakes area on phase 1. The Worcester MA FF took a special interest and have formed a bond with the Artist and helped him to gather reference for the work taking him out on Rescue 1 and interviewing firefighters. A result of this friendship was the creation of the "Worcester Brothers 6 - On Eagles Wings" a painting 4 months in the making and 40 by 60 in it's frame. It was unveiled to the public on July 10, 2004 with much fanfare, 2 ladder trucks & flag, with the Worcester FF Pipe and Drum Brigade played and marching into the library attended by over 200 visitors and FF and performed for a formal unveiling. New Orleans native Krista Ernewein who has sung at the Louisiana Superdome and the Boston Red Sox sang for the event. The Peterborough Library and the Fire Station will be given a signed lithograph of at the close of the show. The 6 9/11 & W-6 originals oils will be on display with a selection of lithographs. Please come to view these important works and bring a friend, your children, Mother, Father, or a firefighter. Visit www.Marmontiart.com for information on the tour and lithographs.

PITTSBURG NH -- Saturday August 28, 2004
Moose Festival Days
Dance at the Pittsburg Fire Station from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m

GILFORD NH -- Satruday August 28,2004
Old Home Day Parade, from Town Hall 11:00AM

WILTON NH -- Saturday August 28, 2004
Old Home Day Parade, with fire apparatus
Parade to start at 10 am

WILTON NH -- Sunday August 29, 2004
Old Home Day -- Ambulance Muster

BY PAUL HAYES, Staff Writer -- Caledonian Record
Friday August 27, 2004

LITTLETON NEW HAMPSHIRE

After more than two years of service, Paul Lopes will step down as chief of the Littleton Fire Department by the end of the year.

Chief Lopes notified Town Manager Jason Hoch of his intentions Aug. 20. He will conclude his duties as chief during the week of Nov. 29 to Dec. 3.

"I'm really disappointed," Hoch said after announcing the resignation at Wednesday's selectmen's meeting.

Lopes will remain on the force until a new fire chief is hired and will train the incoming chief. This will allow the department to undergo a seamless transition, Lopes said.

Time constraints contributed to Lopes decision to resign. He and his wife own Wanderer Inc. of Mattapoisett, Mass., which operates a weekly newspaper serving three towns, as well as offering computer technical support and Web design services. The business is a four-hour drive from Littleton.

Lopes said he will continue to live in Littleton after relinquishing his duties as fire chief, and may even continue to serve the department as an on-call firefighter.

Prior to joining the department, Lopes was an instructor at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, and before that served as deputy chief of the Mattapoisett Fire Department.

Littleton's fire department made several steps forward under Lopes' guidance. A vehicle replacement schedule was established, identifying when each vehicle should be replaced. A ladder truck was the first vehicle replaced through this program.

The department also improved its fire code inspection capabilities. Despite being understaffed, the department handled fire code inspections for several large commercial developments at the Meadow Street-Interstate 93 interchange.

"There were a lot of great small moments," Lopes said. "Fortunately, nothing big occurred."

Per Permission of the Caledonian Record

August 6, 2004
Fire Department Corn Roast reaches end of its run
Chesterfield's annual August Corn Roast, a fire department fund-raiser for 70 years, will be no more starting this year.
Fire Chief Louis Perham attributes the demise to a couple of factors, one being increased prices of everything from the food itself to the band, and the second being a lack of manpower.

Saturday and Sunday August 7 and 8, 2004
The 28th Annual Orford Fire Department Flea Market will be held each day from 9:00 to 5:00 PM
Rte 10 on the town common
Over 150 vendors
For info call (603) 353-9865

Belmont Old Home Day August 14th, 2004
1:00PM Parade
Parade Line up at School Street

Friday August 13,2004
     
"PUBLIC SAFETY NIGHT"     FRIDAY AUGUST 13,2004
PRESENTED BY 2-WAY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, INC. Serving Public Safety Professionals For Over 50 Years.

With Sept 11 fast approaching, the management of Lee USA Speedway Lee NH., has announced a special night of racing Friday Aug 13 to recognize and thank those that protect, serve and save lives everyday within public safety and especially during these difficult times that our country now faces with the constant threat of terrorism.

"It is a small token of appreciation for the men and women that put their lives on the line every day for us said speedway general manager Peter Watson. " We hope folks from all public safety agencies will come out and enjoy a night of local racing with their families and friends ", he said.

All Police, Fire, Rescue , EMT and Communications Specialists will receive FREE admission to the Speedway. All public safety officials are requested to display their department identification at the main ticket booth for free General Admission .

The special racing program will be presented by Whelen Engineering Company, Inc and by 2-Way Communications Service of Newington N.H. For almost half a century Whelen has designed and built light and siren warning systems for police, fire, ambulance and emergency vehicles. The first green flag flys at 6:45 PM with gates opening at 5PM.

Lee USA Speedway is located on Rte 125 Lee NH.

August 25, 2004
WHITEFIELD NH -- Whitefield Fire Department Captain John E. St. Martinhas been selected by the board of selectmen to head the 35 member Whitefield Fire Department. St, Martin has lived in Whitefield for 18 years

The position has been vacant since Town Meeting in March when Chief Ron Sheltry resigned. The 42-year-old volunteer, who was born in Hampton Beach, has been a member of the department for more than 11 years. In addition to being a firefighter, the chief-elect is also an EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I)

The chief-elect works as a supervisor at the Whitefield Power & Light

Saturday August 14, 2004
Bennington Fire Explorers Muster

Tuesday August 17, 2004
The Lee Firemen's Association will hold its annual Ice Cream Smorgasbord at the new safety complex on George Bennet Road in Lee, NH. The time is 6:30pm-8:30 pm or until sold out. Cost is $3.00 for ages 12 and over, $2.00 for ages 7-12, $1.00 age 6 and under. For more information call (603) 659-3919.

Friday August 20, 2004
Annual Police-Firefighters Softball Game

Saturday August 21, 2004
Old Home Day Parade - 10:30-12:00

Saturday August 21, 2004
Field Day
Parade Line Up Is At 11am With The Parade Starting At 12 Noon Sharp.
From The Intersections Of Rt.1A & Woodbridge Road In York Harbor.
The Field Events Will Be Immediately Following The Parade.
There Will Be A Large Number Of Parade & Field Event Trophies All Are Welcome

Saturday August 28, 2004
Last Ham and Bean Dinner for 2004!
We will be holding a Ham and Bean dinner on Saturday, August 28, 2004 at the Fire Station from 4:30 to 7:00.
Everybody is invited to stop by and enjoy a meal of ham, 2 types of beans (baked and kidney), hot dogs, potato salad, cole slaw, and drinks.
There will also be door prizes and raffles available. The cost is $4.00 for children and $6.00 for adults.

We look forward to seeing you there!

August 29, 2004
Jefferson Firemen's Association

On August 29 2004 We will be holding our fire scramble golf tournament. Cost is $200.00 per 4 man team. this price will include:

18 holes of golf
golf cart
and a Steak feed after golfing.

prizes will be awarded for various categories. Cash prizes will be awarded to YOUR Local Fire organization for the top finishers.

Tee time is 8am on 08/29/04. be there by 7:30am The place is the Waumbec Golf Course on US RT 2 in Jefferson NH.

Sign up is available at the golf course from 7:30am - tee time on the 29th.
We will accept checks or money orders from the team or from individual players.

Prizes

1st place $500.00 to YOUR local Fire Org.
2nd place $300.00 to YOUR local Fire Org.
3rd place $200.00 to YOUR local Fire Org.
4th place $100.00 to YOUR local Fire Org.
5th place $100.00 to YOUR local Fire Org.
There will also be additional prizes to be announced. 1st place sponsored by Central Paving in Jefferson NH

For more information or registration forms:
call Bill Patnaude at 603-586-4481
email jfd@starband.net

Saturday August 21, 2004
The 100th Anniversary of Civil War Monument and Rededication Ceremony will be held in Chester, NH. Events will include a parade at 10:30am from the town offices to the monument followed by the rededication ceremony

Sunday August 22, 2004
Sutton Fire Apparatus Parade and Muster. The Sutton, MA Fire Department, as part of the Community's 300th Anniversary Celebration, will be hosting an Ole' Fashioned Apparatus Parade and Muster. Trophies, awards, food, and a whole lot of fun are in the cards. The Parade steps off at 10:00AM from the Singletary Rod and Gun Club on Central Turnpike (set-up at 9:00AM). Following the parade, a true Fireman's Muster will be held on the grounds of Sutton Public Schools on Boston Road. The muster is limited to ten (10) teams, so be sure to sign up today! For more details and to RSVP, contact Chief David Currier at (508)865-8737 or email Sutton-Muster@comcast.net

Saturday August 28, 2004
The Fitzwilliam Fire Department will be hosting its 9th annual Fun Fair at the Fire Station. The Midway will open at 5:30pm. There will be games, a Giant Air Slide, a Silent Auction and more. The Gap Mt. Lions Club will be serving a chicken barbecue. The Fire Truck parade starts at 8:00pm and Fireworks will start at 8:45pm.

14 Sat - Thomaston, CT Parade - 1800
14 Sat - Broad Brook, CT Parade - 1800
15 Sun - Bennington VT Parade - Noon
20 Fri - Bridgewater, CT Parade - 1800
21 Sat - Winsted, CT Parade - 1800
27 Fri - Kent, CT Parade - 1845

The annual Newbury Fire Department Auction Much of the money needed to purchase equipment and supplies for the Newbury Fire Department comes from fundraising events conducted by the firefighters.

Saturday August 21, 2004
Mark your calendars now for the New Durham Fire Department Open House on Saturday, August 21, 2004 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.

Planned activities include demonstrations, rides on the equipment, fire prevention information and a visit by Smokey Bear

August 21, 2004
The New England Revolution are holding a special Fire Fighters Night on Saturday, August 21, 2004.


We are offering a special discounted ticket of $17each to all Fire Fighters ,their families, and friends for this night only. If your department is interested in coming to the game and can get 20 or more people together, you will be able to see your department name on the Matrix Board at Gillette Stadium during the game. If you are interested in purchasing tickets to this game please contact me.

See brochure > > firefighter.doc

Thanks for your time and Thanks for keeping us safe! Sincerely.

Stephen Torrisi Ticket Sales Representative New England Revolution Soccer Gillette
Stadium One Patriot Place
Foxborough, MA 02035-1388
stevet@revolutionsoccer.net
(508)549-0484 (508)384-4367 fax
www.revolutionsoccer.net

July 21, 2004
Stratham Fair
(Last full weekend in July) - Country fair with games, rides, ox and horse pulling, pig scrambles, food and more.
Admission charged
Stratham Hill Park on Route 33.
Sponsored by the Stratham Volunteer Fire Dept. 603-772-4977

July 24, 2004
Parade and muster at Ipswich River Park Central Street
Parade starts at 10 AM from the Thompson Country Club on Rte 62 (Elm Street)
North Reading FD, Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864 978-664-3112.

July 17,2004

Weare Fire and Police will holding an open house at the new Weare Safety Complex form 10 am to 2 pm .
Members will be on hand to talk about the new complex

July 17, 2004
ALFRED FESTIVAL DAYS
1st Annual Fireman's Muster
Join us for a day of fun for ALL AGES
- Dry Hose Race - Wet Hose Race - Apparatus Parade
- and much more

July 24, 2004
Campton-Thornton Fire Dept FLEA MARKET
186 Rte 49 - Rte 49 1/10 mile west of I-93
Starts at 9:00 AM

July 16, 2004

Firefighters Troy Brown, Craig Croteau and Joshua Hoffman are being honored for the life-saving rescue they made last July. The three were honored at a ceremony held at Unicel in Dover.

July 18, 2003, at 10:00 PM the men responded to a structure fire at 14 Second Street. The dwelling had fire reported on the first floor. While conducting search operations they found a man in one of the bedrooms, suffering from severe burns and smoke inhalation and rescued the man from the burning building.

Unicel will donate $250 to the Dover Fire Department or to a charity of the department's choice as part of the Hometown Heroes program.

July 15, 2004

Hopkinton Fire Chief Rick Schaefer and his department recently took delivery of 371/2 long , 111/2 tall, 30 ton, 1997 ladder truck. If purchased new, a similar ladder truck could cost over 3/4 of a million dollars

The Chief came across the low mileage truck while researching on the internet. The apparatus has less than 9,000 miles and 267 hours of service on it. He flew out to Basalt Colorado and visited the department selling the truck.

The truck is currently painted yellow and may remain so for some time to come, as no money is currently available to repaint the truck. A this time it is unknown what make this truck is.

Allenstown, NH -- 2004 E-One 1500/1500 - 50E3
Conway NH -- 2001 Spartan/E-one 1250/1000 in service - Eng2
Jackson NH -- 2004 Mack/Central States - Eng3.
Loudon, NH -- 2004 Ford E-450/PL custom - 61X2
Lyme NH -- 2004 E-One Typhoon 1250/1000/30F - Eng2

Wakefield NH has taken delivery of 2004 F-550 250/250 Lakes - Forestry 1.
Pending -- Madison NH -- International/KME 500/3000 tanker - Tank 1
Pending -- Tamsworth NH -- Frieghtliner/Central States 1500/3000 CAFS pumper/tanker - Eng1
Pending -- West Ossipee NH -- KME custom 1500/1000 CAFS pumper - Eng1