Our thoughts are with the residents of Rindge and Jaffrey as we learn of the loss of "26K9"

In Honor of Lawrence “Larry” Harris

March 23, 1937 – August 06, 2026

The Town of Rindge respectfully announces the funeral services for Lawrence “Larry” Harris, a longtime and deeply respected member of the Rindge community.

Larry dedicated more than 50 years of service to the communities of Rindge and Jaffrey as an Animal Control Officer and served 20 years as a Town Constable. Throughout his many years of service, Larry was known for his unwavering commitment to helping others. Whether responding to accidents and traffic incidents, assisting residents with home repairs, shoveling driveways, plowing roads, or simply lending a helping hand, Larry was always willing to serve his neighbors and community.

His dedication and service were formally recognized by the Town of Rindge in 2024, when he was awarded the honorary lifetime title of Animal Control Officer.

Larry's impact extended far beyond his official duties. He was a loyal, hardworking, generous, and caring community member whose willingness to help others became a defining part of his life. His legacy of service will continue to be remembered by the many residents, public safety personnel, friends, and neighbors whose lives he touched.

Funeral Services
September 3, 2026                                                                                                                   
Cathedral of the Pines
Rindge, New Hampshire

Set up at 10:00 AM with a 11:00 AM sharp — Walk-Through – with light food and drinks provided

Funeral services will be held directly following the walk-through at the Cathedral of the Pines.

Police & Fire Department Participation: Any police or fire department wishing to participate in the services, procession, or honor guard is asked to contact the Rindge Fire Fighters Association Secretary:
Libby Leger
libby.leger@rindgefire.com

Additional information regarding department participation and logistics will be provided directly to participating agencies.

Larry Harris devoted much of his life to serving others and his community. As we gather to honor his life, we invite the public safety community and the residents of Rindge and surrounding communities to come together and pay tribute to a man whose service left a lasting mark on the people he served.

Rest well, Larry. Your service to Rindge and its people will not be forgotten.

New Alerts on our radio system

With the upcoming upgrade of our radio consoles in the dispatch center, the sounds for our alerts are changing. Below are the new alerts that will notify listeners of first alarms and/or working fires, mayday or evacuation tone and the special/important message pre-alert. Departments are strongly urged to share this information with their members.

First Alarm Tone

SWNHDFMA

Evacuation, "ALL OUT" / Mayday

SWNHDFMA

Message

SWNHDFMA

SWNHDFMA Radio Console Cut-over

NOTICE TO OUR USERS: On Tuesday, June 16, SWNHDFMA will be switching over to new radio consoles in the dispatch center. There should be NO noticeable impact to users in the field. However, due to the massive amount of programming, minor oversights may occur. We ask that if your department receives an IaR notification and your pagers do not operate properly, an officer should please notify the on-duty supervisor at SWNHDFMA at your earliest convenience so we can look into it.

Burnout and Career Survival for First Responders - June 2, 2026

How Full is Your Bucket?

Burnout and Career Survival for First Responders
Presented by Dr. Nicole L Sawyer

Tuesday, June 2nd, 1830 hours

The Cheshire Medical Center - North Conference Rooms 1 & 2

Class is Sponsored by SWNHDFMA and is FREE for attendees!

Open to all Emergency Responders and their significant others.  Continuing Education hours for EMS Personnel available.

Program Description: This is an honest (and sometimes harsh) discussion about the physiological and psychological impacts of a long-term public safety career. We will dive into the chemistry of stress and trauma, the bad habits that come from trying to cope, the impacts on our emotional self and family life, eating habits, drinking habits, poor sleep and personal accountability for all of the above.  This program is not about solutions, its about ownership and accountability for our wellbeing and communication and truth for our loved ones. 

Presenter Bio:

 Nicole L Sawyer, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist in New Hampshire. She has been in clinical practice since 2005 and works exclusively with public safety professionals and first responder agencies. Dr. Sawyer is the public safety training consultant for NHs Fire/EMS and Police Academies, she has served for more than 15 years as the supporting psychologist for the NH State Police Peer Support Unit, and she provides clinical support for various regional Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) teams serving both Fire and Police agencies. In addition to her role as an instructor for the NAMI Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program for first responders, she is the professional crisis intervention specialist for the multiple SWAT and Negotiation Units, responding alongside law enforcement to community incidents. Having reached international audiences with her straight-talking, candid trainings and workshops, Dr. Sawyer is best known for taking a direct approach to the psychological challenges faced by public safety professionals and first responders over the course of their careers. 

Please RSVP to Lt. Virginia Foote at vfoote@firemutualaid.com

First Responder Chaplain Basic Training - June 1 and 2 - Dublin, NH

The Mission of The Chaplain Programs is to establish chaplain programs in police departments, sheriff offices, fire departments, and other first responder agencies.

This training course is established by The Chaplain Programs and is a vital part of their Academy Training.

CHAPLAIN TRAINING BASIC COURSES

• Introduction to First Responder Chaplaincy

• Domestic Violence

• First Responder Injury, Death & Ceremonies

• Managing Stress & Critical Incidents

• First Responder Family

• Ethics

• Confidentiality

• Unity in the Midst of Diversity

• Suicide Awareness

• Death Notification

The Chaplain Programs Basic Training Course

When: June 1-2 , 2026

Where: Dublin School,18 Lehmann Way, Dublin, NH

Times: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Cost: $325 per person (Includes refreshments and lunch each day)

ALL SEGMENTS MUST BE ATTENDED TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE