ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY

1 year ago today on December 2, 2014 - 3rd alarm building fire at 6590 Route 100 in Whitingham. Multiple towns operated at this large building fire. Dispatchers on duty were Deputy Joe Sangermano, Lt. Matt Yeatman and Dispatcher Virginia Gilman.

WINDHAM VERMONT NEW TANKER

The Windham Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Rick Weitzel and USDA State Director Ted Brady stand in front of the department’s new tanker, which was recently purchased with a USDA Rural Development loan. Photo from Brattleboro Reformer. 126tanker

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The Marlborough, NH Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Edward H. Wilson, Jr. Retired Deputy Fire Chief and a 43 Year Member of the Department. Calling Hours will be held, Friday November 27th 2015, from 1700 to 1900 at Foleys Funeral Home, Keene, NH. The Funeral Service will be held Saturday November 28th 2015 at 10:00 hrs at St Margaret Mary’s Church, Keene, NH. The Burial will follow the service at The Meeting House Cemetery, Marlborough, NH. Personnel are requested to meet at the Marlborough Fire Station, Friday November 27th, 2015 at 1630 and Saturday November 28th, 2015 0930 in Full Dress Uniform.

PROPANE LEAK IN MANCHESTER VERMONT

This morning (11/12/2015) at approximately 08:15, the Manchester Vermont Fire Department was dispatched to reports of a large propane leak near the Depot Street/Taconic Business Park Road intersection with a large cloud of propane.On arrival, the MFD found that the leak, which was caused by a valve inadvertently being left open during transfer at the propane depot, was under control, however residual propane remained in the area. The MFD secured the area until additional propane experts arrived on scene to confirm the safety of the facility, while one employee was treated by Manchester Rescue. The MFD cleared the scene within the hour.

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