New Boston NH Fireman's Breakfast First Sunday of the month 8:30am - 10:30am at the Fire Station Adults: $6.00 Children/Seniors: $3.00 All you can eat!

Lebanon Fire Chief: Staff Is Overworked

Budget Asks $60,000 More for Overtime By David Corriveau Valley News Staff Writer Lebanon -- The Lebanon Fire Department last night presented the City Council with a proposed budget of $2.9 million, a 12.5 percent increase that includes $60,000 more in overtime pay. Fire officials described the staff as overworked and in some cases under trained. Complete Valley New Story

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Christmas Season Activities

Saturday December 9, 2006 - Andover Maine Don't forget the Craft Fair at the Andover Fire Department on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you would like to reserve a spot, there are still a few spaces available. Call Elaine at 392-1140, or at the town office, 392-3302. Santa will arrive at 1 p.m.

Saturday December 2, 2006 - Colebrook NH Santa will arrive on Main Street atop a Colebrook Fire Department truck, and will stop to light the town tree on his way to the party. The party will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Colebrook Elementary School gym, offering games, treats, and personal visits with Santa.

FIRE BUFF NIGHT SPONSORED BY: PROVIDENCE CITYWIDE FIRE NETWORK

DECEMBER 3, 2006 PROVIDENCE FIREFIGHTER HALL - PRINTERY ST, PROVIDENCE RI 7PM - 10PM

TICKETS - $20.00 PER-PERSON BUFFET STYLE MEAL INCLUDED

3 VIDEO PRESENTERS WILL BE THE EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

ROBERT FARRELL - WJAR-10 MATT GREGIORE - PROV AREA VIDEOS EVERETT McCAIN - FREELANCE VIDEOGRAPHER

CONTACT - RAY TAYLOR - 401-255-7283 OR pcfn4@verizon.net ALSO STOP BY DURING THE DAY 12- 6PM - WE WILL BE HAVING A CHRISTMAS SALE WITH VENDORS SELLING TEES, COLLECTABLES AND OTHER FIRE RELATED ITEMS - $2.00 DONATION AT DOOR - VENDOR SPACES STILL AVAILABLE - CALL TODAY

Christmas Season Activities

Saturday November 25, 2006 Derry Holiday Parade 1:00pm

Annual Seacoast Area Firefighters Toy Bank Drive Firefighters in Seabrook, Hampton, Hampton Falls and North Hampton collect new, unwrapped toys for children ages birth to 11 or 14. All of the toys are given to local children, who might not otherwise have much under the tree on Christmas morning. It is expected that is to be aided nearly 200 families this year.

On Saturday, Nov. 25, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Hampton and Seabrook will sponsor "Stuff the Bus" at the Seabrook Wal-Mart. The bus is the Hampton Trolley, donated for the day. Residents can choose a gift from tagged requests hanging on trees in various retail locations throughout the towns.

Residents may also bring toys to the Hampton Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 1:30 p.m. in downtown Hampton. The Hannaford grocery store is collecting the donations to give to the Toy Bank.

North Hampton firefighters are putting a tag tree at Shaw's and at Newbury North Salon on Route 1. The firefighters help 25 to 45 children, getting names from local organizations.

Residents are asked to bring new, unwrapped toys to the Hampton Falls Fire Department to help local kids.

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Sullivan NH The Sullivan Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of founding member Ted Parker, who had sixty years of service with the department.

There are no calling hours.
A memorial service will be held Saturday November 25 at 2:00pm. Attendees are requested to meet at the Sullivan Fire Station at 1:30pm.

Merrimack NH Rick Todd (Statewide 53) has been named interim Fire Chief for the town of Merrimack

Merrimack Fire Chief Bill Pepler, who has been the chief and emergency management director for the town since 1999, will be retiring from his fire department duties in November. For nearly four decades, Merrimack Fire Chief Bill Pepler has being doing what he knows best: helping citizens in their time of need. But after a distinguished career serving towns throughout the state, Pepler will be retiring from the fire department in November. Pepler, who has been a fire chief for 20 years - seven of which were with the Merrimack Fire Department - will be making a career change, to become the new senior operations manager at Fidelity Investment in Merrimack. COMPLETE MILFORD CABINET STORY

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LODD Manchester NH Police Officer Fundraiser

Manchester NH Police Officer Michael Briggs, 35, was in critical condition since he was shot at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Lincoln Street at about 2:45 a.m. Monday. Family, friends and fellow officers kept a vigil by his bedside at Elliot Hospital. Officer Briggs succumbed to his injuries today. He was the first Manchester officer killed in the line of duty in 30 years.

Briggs, a five-year member of the Manchester Police Department, had a wife and two children. He was friends with Officer Jeremy Charron, an Epsom, N.H., officer who died in the line of duty on Aug. 24, 1997. Briggs was a pallbearer at Charron's funeral.

From Sippy a fundraiser will be held this Friday, Ocotber 20, 2006 @ the Wild Rover wildroverpub.com in Manchester, for the Family of Manchester Police Officer Michael Briggs. The Rover has been great to the firefighters & police officers, so if you are in Manchester and are hungry or thirsty, please stop in. From 1:00 to 6pm {13:00 till 18:00} 100% of the Lunch sales will go to the family. There will also be a silent auction with different items. Further FYI: Straight donations will also be accepted at both the Rover or thru the Credit Union.

The MPPA Officer Briggs Family Benefit Fund
c/o Members First Credit Union
PO Box 896
Manchester, N.H. 03105

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Friday Oct. 20th The Wild Rover Pub will be donating 100% of our lunch sales to the  Officer Mike Briggs Family Benefit Fund. WTPL 107.7FM Henniker-Concord will be broadcasting live and running a silent auction 12:30-6:00 pm

Open @ 11:00 am.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 6, 2006
Concord Fire Department 24 Horseshoe Pond Lane Concord, NH 03301 Friday Oct. 6, 2006 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Heights Fire Station

Hollis NH - Fire Station Open House - 10 Glenice Drive, off Ash Street - Friday Oct 6, 2006 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

LITCHFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PARADE On Friday, October 6, the annual Fire Truck Parade will begin at 6:00 PM. The parade this year will start from the North end of town, leaving the Technology Park, heading north. The route is reversed each year to allow residents at each end of town the opportunity to view the parade before dark. From the Technology Park the parade will proceed north on Rt3A, right on to Corning Rd., … to Rt3A. Right on Rt3A heading north to the Griffin Memorial School.
The annual fire station open house will be at the end of Fire Prevention Week, Sunday October 15, 2006 from 1-4 PM.

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Milford Fire Open House Milford is on Saturday, October 7th 10 am-4 pm School St.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2006
Andover Fire-Rescue 32 North Main Street Andover, MA 01810 Saturday Oct. 7, 2006 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Andover Fire-Rescue, 32 North Main Street

Billerica Fire Department 8 Good Street Billerica, MA 01821 Saturday Oct. 7, 2006 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fire Headquarters, 8 Good Street

Hooksett Old Home Day October 7 12 noon Main Street Hooksett Donati Field

Rochester Fire Department 37 Wakefield Street Rochester, NH 03867 Saturday Oct. 7, 2006 9 am to 1 pm Rochester Fire Department, 37 Wakefield Street

      Lancaster Sat Oct 7   10am   Annual Auction   preview and yard sale opens at 8am

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 8, 2006
Cornish NH Sunday October 8  Cornish Fire Department Open House: 1 to 3 p.m., Station One, Townhouse Road , Cornish. Call (603) 542-5596 for information.

Dummerston VT - Pancake Breakfast - Dummerston Center Fire Station benefits the West Dummerston Fire Department Sunday, October 08, 2006 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Jefferson Sunday October 8, 2006 7:00am to 11:00am  at IOOF Hall on Rte 2 Jefferson NH - All you can eat breakfast   adults $7, Children   5-12  is $4, 4 and under free

Keene NH Sunday Oct. 8, 2006 Lineup at Noon, Parade Starts at 1300 hrs.

Littleton NH - No Apparatus Parade held on Oct 8th evening!

Londonderry Fire Department 280 Mammoth Road Londonderry, NH 03053 Sunday Oct. 8, 2006 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Londonderry Fire Department, 280 Mammoth Road

Lincoln Fire Department 169 Lincoln Road Lincoln, MA 01773 Sunday Oct. 8, 2006 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Fire Department Headquarters, 169 Lincoln Road

Manchester Parade Sunday Oct 8th. Line up at 11:00am Elm and Webster Streets.

Stratham Pancake Breakfast – October 8, 2006 Attend the Fire Prevention Week Open House and Pancake Breakfast 7:30 am at the Fire House. There will also be live demonstrations and fun for the whole family!

Tewksbury Fire Department 21 Town Hall Avenue Tewksbury, MA Sunday Oct. 8, 2006 noon - 4 p.m. Central Fire Station, 21 Town Hall Avenue

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 12, 2006
Hudson NH - Prevention Trailer running videos and hazard house set up at Wal-Mart 254 Lowell Road from 5-7 Pm on Thursday Oct 12. People can plan to stop by and pick up brochures, speak to Prevention personnel and discuss heating hazards with us.

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FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2006
Lancaster NH - Apparatus Parade Oct 13th 7:00PM

Claremont NH  The Fire Mans Parade                                                October 13, 2006 at 6:30 PM

Lineup at 1730 hrs - Join us downtown and see approximately 60 pieces of Apparatus and several Marching Bands.  The Parade route is South Street to Pleasant Street and through the downtown.  Several trophies will be awarded for Apparatus and Marching Bands.

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Derry Fire Department Saturday Oct. 14, 2006 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central Station, 131 East Broadway

Durham Fire Department - OPEN HOUSE - On Saturday, October 14, 2006, the Durham Fire Department will hold a Fire Prevention Day Open House from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the fire station located on College Road. Durham families are invited to attend the day’s events which include: station tours, fire extinguisher training, fire safety videos, auto extrication demonstration, and free blood pressure screenings.

Hampton Falls Fire Department 3 Drinkwater Road Hampton Falls, NH 03844 Saturday Oct. 14, 2006 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hampton Falls Fire Department, 3 Drinkwater Road

Haverhill Fire Department 4 Summer Street Haverhill, MA 01830 Saturday Oct. 14, 2006 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fire Museum, 75 Kenoza Avenue

Lexington Fire Department 45 Bedford Street Lexington, MA 02420 Saturday Oct. 14, 2006 1 p.m., - 3:30 p.m. Lexington Fire Department, 45 Bedford Street

Methuen Fire Department 24 Lowell Street Methuen, MA 01844 Saturday Oct. 14, 2006 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Methuen Fire Department, 24 Lowell Street

Nashua Fire Department 177 Lake Street Nashua, NH 03060 Saturday Oct. 14, 2006 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Nashua Fire Station, 177 Lake Street

Peterborough Fire & Rescue Open House Saturday October 14, 2006 10 am to 2 pm

Plaistow Fire Department 27 Elm Street Plaistow, NH 03865 Saturday Oct. 14, 2006 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Plaistow Fire Department, 27 Elm Street

Reading Fire Department 757 Main Street Reading, MA 01867 Saturday Oct. 14, 2006 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reading Fire Department, 757 Main Street

Salisbury Fire Department 37 Lafayette Road Salisbury, MA 01952 Saturday Oct. 14, 2006 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Salisbury Fire Station, 37 Lafayette Rd.

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 14, 2006
Barrington Open House will be held October, 14 from 9-2.

Bedford Fire Department 55 Great Road Bedford, MA 01730 Saturday Oct. 14, 2006 noon - 3 p.m. Bedford Fire Department, 55 Great Road

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 15, 2006
Litchfield The annual fire station open house will be at the end of Fire Prevention Week, Sunday October 15, 2006 from 1-4 PM. Parking is at the Griffin Memorial School, with a free shuttle bus to the fire station. We offer both the kids and adults various firefighting demonstrations that they can try, hands on. We also offer fire truck rides, live demonstrations, static displays, and food. Please join us for the afternoon of fun and learning about your fire department.

North Reading Fire Department 152 Park Street North Reading, MA 01864 Sunday Oct. 15, 2006 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. North Reading Fire Department,152 Park Street

Rockingham VT Bellows Falls Sunday Oct. 15, 2006 Lineup at Noon, Parade at 1300 hrs.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 21, 2006
Sutton NH October 21 ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER – from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sutton Fire House, North Sutton. Adults $9; 12 to 6, $4.50; under 6 free. Benefit Sutton Ridgerunners Snowmobile Club Trails and Camp Sno Easter Seals. Raffle and a door prize. Call Marnie Thompson, 927-4440 or Lois Palmer, 927-4629, for more information.

Pittsfield NH - Oct. 21 - Fire Station - 33 Catamount Road, Pittsfield, NH - Open House from 1200 hours - 1500 hours

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 22, 2006
Amesbury Fire Department 17 School Street Amesbury, MA 01913 Sunday Oct. 22, 2006 noon - 4 p.m. Fire Headquarters, 17 School Street

Chelmsford Fire Department 7 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Sunday Oct. 22, 2006 noon - 3 p.m. Center Station, 7 North Road

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 25, 2006
NH Association of EMTs Annual Meeting MEETING OCTOBER 25, 2006
General Assembly 1830 - 1930 Hours - Officers and Board of Directors 17:30 - 18:30 Hours
CONCORD FIRE DEPARTMENT - HEADQUARTERS - 24 HORSESHOE POND LANE - CONCORD

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE EMS IN THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TAKE A POSITIVE STEP FORWARD - PLEASE ATTEND - ALL ARE WELCOME!!

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September 30th, Brookline, NH Open house 1-4 Open House and Demos

 Concord Fire annual Fire Safety Day Saturday, September 30, 2006 10 am to 2 pm at the Everett Arena on Loudon Road. CFD apparatus on display with demonstrations, and food. Several Capital Area Towns and the State Fire Marshal's Office participating .

Saturday, September 30, 2006

Alton Alton Fire & Rescue Auction

West Alton Fire Station 1421 Mount Major Highway . Rt 11W Alton

FireFest
Sat 09/30 8am - 3pm 603-875-0222

To Be Auctioned:
1 Hovercraft 1 18' Star Craft Boat (NO Trailer) 2 Retired Engines 1965 International Front End Pumper 1979 International Commercial Cab Mid-Ship Pumper & Possible Other Equipment

Everything Sold As Is. No Returns, Warrantee or Money Back
Accepted Payments: Certified Bank Checks Money Orders Or Cash
NO PERSONAL CHECKS!  

BENNINGTON VT. August 2006

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Saturday, September 30, 2006

Alton Alton Fire & Rescue Auction

West Alton Fire Station 1421 Mount Major Highway . Rt 11W Alton < FireFest br> Sat 09/30 8am - 3pm 603-875-0222

To Be Auctioned:
1 Hovercraft 1 18' Star Craft Boat (NO Trailer) 2 Retired Engines 1965 International Front End Pumper 1979 International Commercial Cab Mid-Ship Pumper & Possible Other Equipment

Everything Sold As Is. No Returns, Warrantee or Money Back
Accepted Payments: Certified Bank Checks Money Orders Or Cash
NO PERSONAL CHECKS!     Auburn NH - Saturday September 16, 2006

Auburn 2006 Star Spangled Forever, including parade with fire trucks, DOT truck and antique cars




NHSFA 109th Annual Convention
September 8, 9 and 10, 2006

This years convention will be a very special one.  On Sunday, September 10, 2006, The Firefighters Memorial in Concord will be dedicated after the parade. Bedford Fire Department will be hosting the convention along with Hooksett Fire Departments.

The events will start in Bedford at the Wayfarer Inn starting Friday, September 8th and will continue through Saturday, September 9th.  On Sunday, the events will move to Concord .

                     NHSFA 2006 Convention agenda

 Friday

            10:00    Executive meeting NHSFA Wayfarer Convention Center         
    12:00     Registration for Go Kart Challenge ( Tee off at Mel’s Litchfield)              
1:00    Go Kart Challenge or Mini Golf              
3:00    Exhibitors at Convention Center              
6:00     Barbeque Convention Center                
9:00       Karaoke Convention Center     

Saturday             
8:00   Breakfast, Convention Center             
9:00   Exhibitors, Convention Center and parking lot           
12:00 NHSFA Annual Meeting Convention Center   
6:00   NHSFA Annual Firemen’s Ball, dinner and dancing Convention center

Sunday            
8:00    Departure at Convention Center for apparatus to travel to parade                       from  Bedford          
10:00   Sam’s Club parking lot Rt. 106 Parade to NH Fallen                       Firefighters Memorial Dedication, NH Fire Academy .

Groton MA - Sept 4 Parade and Muster
The muster will begin rain or shine with its annual parade, which will form at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center before making its way along Townsend Road to the Hollingsworth & Vose Field in West Groton.

Alton - Saturday August 19 Alton Firemen's Chicken Dinner, 4-6 p.m. at Central Fire Station, Route 140, $10 per person.

Danville - Danville Old Home Days Weekend on August 26 and 27. The Danville Fire Association will be opening up the fire station for the race and Old Home Days. During the race, registration and refreshments will be held inside the fire station. Fire truck tours and demonstrations will be given.

Londonderry - Saturday August 19 Londonderry Parade 10:30am - Mammoth Road southerly from Junior High. Part of Old Home Days.

Plainfield NH - Saturday August 26 Spaghetti Supper in Plainfield: 5:30 to 7 p.m., Plainfield Fire Station, Route 12A. Donations accepted.

Pittsburg NH - Saturday August 19 80th Pittsburg Old Home Day Downtown Pittsburg Saturday, August 19, 9AM
Starts with a parade down New Hampshire's longest main street

York Maine Saturday, August 19th. At noon - Just a reminder about the 90th Annual Firemans Field day and Parade at noon, Muster to follow after parade. Trophies to be awarded, also vendors being sought. Questions please contact Brian Starkey @ 1-207-363-861 or 1-207-252-0107. This is a great time and fun for all great photo ops. have attended the past few years and will be going  again this year. Hope to see you there!

Paul MacCallum Secretary
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Peterborough NH - Saturday July 8, Parade 10am - Grove Street

Colebrook NH - Tuesday July 4, Parade 11am

Errol NH - Saturday July 1, Parade 1pm

Gorham NH Friday , June 30 - 10 a.m. Fireman’s Muster (Gorham Common)
Tuesday, July 4th - 11 a.m. - Kiddies Parade (Starts at Ed Fenn School)

New Boston The Fourth of July parade will step off at 10 a.m. at the intersection of routes 136 and 77, traveling down High Street through Central Square and along Route 13 to the Hillsborough County 4-H Youth Center.

Piermont NH Piermont Fire Departments annual chicken barbecue will be held at the fire station on July 1 from noon until all the chickens are gone. The complete dinner of half a chicken, cole slaw, drink, and watermelon is $8.00 Half a chicken without the fixings is $4. To order ahead, call Michelle Metcalf at 272-4301 on July 1 from 9 a.m. on.

Guilford Vermont Fire Department will have an Open House on Saturday June 10, 2006 from 0900 to 1200 . Stop by to check out their new fire station and new piece of apparatus. Directions: Take Rte 5 south from Brattleboro. Take a right onto Guilford Center Road right across from the Guilford Country Store. Fire Station will be on your right

FRANCESTOWN NH

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.

Greenfield NH Sunday July 23, 2006

12th Annual Muster And Parade!

All Floats, Fire Trucks, Antique And Classic Auto’s
Are Welcome To Participate For Trophies At Our 12th
Annual Parade And Fireman’s Muster. This Years Parade
Theme Is "Courage-Honor-Pride".
When: Sunday July 23, 2006
Parade Lin-Up Time: 10:00am
Line-Up Location: Corner Of East Rd. & Rt. 31
Muster To Follow Parade.

There Will Also Be A Jr. Muster For The Kids As Well As A Pig Roast. We Would Love To See As Many People As Can Be There For Both The Muster And Parade. So The More Trucks And Floats And The More Spectators The Better!

For more information, please contact:
Dept. Chief James Plourde (603)620-8598
Greenfield Fire & Rescue (603)547-3501
Leave a message, we will return all calls

Fire Guts House in Claremont An intense morning fire severely damaged the house at 183 Maple Ave., leaving a family of three homeless but unhurt. Complete Valley News Story