Fire Mutual Aid

Fire Mutual Aid welcomes the 3 new directors.
Chief Harry Nelson, Westmoreland, NH
Ass’t Chief Mike Tkaczyk , Guilford, Vt.
Dan Eaton, Stoddard, NH

April 21,2011.0920hrs.

Photo’s by George Brown

Chief Tirrell addressing the crowd. All photos by Tom or Joni Redin.

Lt. Kevin Kennedy receiving his award for 5 years of service.

Radio Shop Technician/Manager Dale Paquin receiving his award for 15 years of service.

Chief Phil Tirrell accepting his award from BOD President Harry Boynton for 25 years of service.

Fire Service Bell uncovered. The bell was generously donated to Fire Mutual Aid by Bob and Rachel Bartlett from Hopkinton,Ma. Bob is a great friend to the fire service and to our mutual aid system. This bell will be used at firefighters’ funerals for tapping out the “Last Call”.

Bob Bartlett saying a few words about the bell. Standing left to right; Harry Boynton,BOD President;Lt. Tom Redin,Fire Mutual Aid;Bob Bartlett;Rachel Bartlett;Chief Phil Tirrell,Fire Mutual Aid.

Rachel and Bob Bartlett standing with the bell.

The stanchion for the bell and the “Firemen’s Prayer” plaque was built and donated by Ryan Lavigne, a Keene Firefighter.

The plaque on the back of the bell.

A two-day Swiftwater Rescue Technician Course will be conducted at the Lifesaving Resources’ Water & Ice Rescue Training Center in historic Harrisville (NH) on April 30 (Saturday) and May 01 (Sunday), from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day. The purpose of this intensive 2-day training program is to provide First Responders with the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively respond to incidents in, on, and around the water.

Day 1 of the course consists of 4.5-hours classroom, followed by a 4.5-hour in-water practical session conducted in a static water environment. Day 2 is conducted entirely in a moving water environment.

This course meets and exceeds NFPA 1670 Standard for Technical Rescue. Tuition includes books, materials, snacks, lunches, and insignia.

The annual International Water Rescue Train-the-Trainer Academy will be conducted in Keene, New Hampshire May 19 – 22 (Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon). Similar to the Ice Rescue Train-the-Trainer Academy, it includes over 32 hours of contact hours during which time participants are trained as Water and Swiftwater Rescue Instructors. Upon successful completion of the Academy, graduates are authorized to conduct Water Rescue Awareness, Operations, and Technician level courses, as well as Swiftwater Rescue Technician courses, on behalf of their own departments. Tuition includes meals, lodging (at the downtown Keene Marriott), books, materials, insignia, etc.

For more information and/or registration, access the Lifesaving Resources’ website at www.lifesaving.com or contact Lifesaving Resources at 603.827.4139.