FIREFIGHTER FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The West Dover Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of retired firefighter Patrick E. Mulhall. There will be no calling hours. The funeral service will be held tomorrow, August 23 at 1100 at St. Michael’s Church in Brattleboro. There will be a gathering following the service at the Quality Inn on Route 5 in Brattleboro. Personnel are requested to meet at St. Michael’s Church at 1030 in full dress uniform if available. Any West Dover personnel please contact 93C1 @ 802-380-7731.

ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY

17 years ago today on August 22, 1996 - PAC (Precision Assembly Company), today known as Whelen Engineering Fire in Charlestown. Large commercial building fire on a very hot and humid day. Dispatchers on duty were Paul Szoc, Walt Kesek and Neal Collier. The three dispatchers are now all retired.

WILMINGTON VT. FIRE DEPARTMENT IN 1985

The Wilmington Vermont Fire Department 28 years ago in August 1985. Note the 1966 Maxim on left and 1971 Maxim on right. Sadly, 2 members in this photo have passed away. Capt. Robert Maynard Sr. (1st row, 1st on left) and Firefighter Mike Raymo (1st row, last on right)Photo provided by Lt. Tom Redin, Fire Mutual Aid. img010

HELP WARWICK MA. CELEBRATE 250 YEARS

Attention Fellow Fire Departments Warwick, Ma. will be celebrating its 250th Anniversary this year We will be having a parade on August 24th at 10:00 AM. We would like to invite you to come celebrate it with us by sending a truck or special antique equipment to drive in our parade. If interested, please call Colleen Paul at 978-544-0014 Arrival is at the Warwick Community School at 9:30 to line up

Thank you for your support.