The MVA this afternoon in Swanzey on Route 12 by Rountree Ford. 5 ambulances along with fire equipment was on scene. Four patients were transported. Photos provided to Fire Mutual Aid.
PIG ROAST
The Peterborough Fire and Rescue Explorer Post #808 will be holding a pig roast on September 14th at the Peterborough Sportsman Club on Old Peterborough Rd. off of Old Dublin Rd.The event will begin at 6PM Department members from outside agencies are $10.00 with department ID. RSVP to: scott.symonds@firerescue.us by September 12th
Menu: Pork (obviously) Cole Slaw Baked Potato Corn on the Cob non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY
11 years ago today on September 2, 2002 - Seven members of a family perished in a fiery plane crash off Route 12 by the Swanzey Diner in Swanzey. Dispatchers on duty were Ed Mattson, Tom Redin and Matt Yeatman.
ACWORTH OPEN HOUSE AND CEREMONY HELD TODAY
All photos provided by Chief Tirrell, Fire Mutual Aid.Acworth Fire/Rescue held an open house and ceremony to honor length of services of personnel and to honor Retired Chief Elbert Knicely for 50 years of service, 44 of those years as Chief.
Pictured are fire officers from Acworth at the Ceremony
Pictured is Retired Chief Knicely with his award
Pictured is Retired Chief Knicely and Fire Mutual Aid Chief Phil Tirrell. The two worked together for decades at mutual aid fires in Acworth and Lempster. (Chief Tirrell was the Lempster Chief for over 30 years)
Pictured is Retired Chief Knicely and his wife.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Part-time Radio Technician Craig Gagne (MAR-4) for 1 year of dedicated service to Fire Mutual Aid.
2013 Fire Act Grant Workshop Locations Announced
This is a program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, grants are awarded to fire departments to enhance their ability to protect the public and fire service personnel from fire and related hazards. The following workshops are being offered to assist local departments in preparing their FireAct grant application.
Presentation topics will include: •Programmatic changes since FY 2012 •Funding priorities •AFG funding opportunities •Application evaluation criteria •SAM.gov registration
Additional information •Registration is not required to attend. •Each workshop is approximately 2 hours in length •AFG Regional Representatives should be contacted with any questions regarding workshops in their region
LOCATIONS
Monday - September 9, 2013 - 6:00pm - Springfield Fire Department, 77 Hartness Avenue, Springfield, VT 05156
Tuesday - September 10, 2013 - 6:00 PM - Vermont Fire Academy, 93 Davison Drive, Pittsford, VT 05763
Wednesday - September 11, 2013 - 6:00pm - Hartford Emergency Services Training Room, 812 VA Cutoff Road, White River Junction, VT 05001
Thursday - September 12, 2013 - 6:00 PM - Williston Fire Department, 645 Talcott Road, Williston, VT 05495
Monday - September 23, 2013 - 6:00 PM - Lancaster Fire Department/EMS Building, 19 Mechanic Street, Lancaster, NH 03584
WESTON FD 1ST ANNUAL PINEWOOD DERBY
VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER STATION TO CLOSE
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Lt. Matt Yeatman, Dispatcher 3 for 12 years of dedicated service full time to Fire Mutual Aid. Matt started as a part time dispatcher on 6/5/2000.
ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY
14 years ago today on August 23, 1999 - Sawyer Farm Fire on Route 124 in Jaffrey. Large cattle barn fire. Approximately 100 head of cattle perished in the fire.