SPRINGFIELD VT RUNS 3RD ALRM WITH BURN VICTIM

On Friday December 4th at 1436 hrs Springfield Fire and Ambulance was dispatched to Linhale Drive off the Chester Road for a reported structure fire with serious injury. Upon arrival of the first engine company heavy smoke and flames were showing from a 3 story 100'x75' former dairy barn. The ambulance crew found a male subject with 3rd degree burns over 60% of his body. He was transported to Springfield Hospital and then transfered by helicopter to a burn center in Boston, MA.This fire was upgraded twice to a 3rd alarm assignment due to the rural location, size of the involved structure, and 3 exposures 2 of which were occupied residences. We also had up to 1 dozen field/brush fires going that were caused from the high heat and flying embers. These fires were found to be up to 1/2 mile away from the scene. Units on scene were from Springfield, Chester and Charlestown Fire, and a special request for brush units from Ascutney and Charlestown Fire. Cover assignments were brought in from Bellows Falls and Claremont and ambulance coverage from LeFevre Ambulance.

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FREE SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERY FOR VERMONT RESIDENTS

The Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont and participating Ace Hardware Stores Announce the“Keep our Citizens Safe Campaign” On Monday September 28, 2009 the Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont (PFFV), in partnership with Vermont Ace Hardware Stores announce the kick-off of the “Keep our Citizens Safe” program. The PFFV and participating Ace Hardware Stores are offering a free smoke detector battery to every household in Vermont. Citizens can receive a voucher through the PFFV office (www.pffv.org or 1-800-652-0085 X 101) that can be redeemed at participating Ace Hardware Stores across Vermont. In conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, 2009, this program is intended to get citizens across Vermont thinking about being Fire Safe at home and at work. Citizens will be eligible to receive a free 9 volt battery through November 30, 2009. PFFV Affiliate Fire Departments will also be distributing vouchers and free batteries during Fire Prevention week. In addition, future community events will be held with Fire Fighters at the participating Ace locations, dates to be announced. For more information please visit www.pffv.org or call 1-800-652-0085 X 101.

EAST DOVER FATAL LOG TRUCK ROLLOVER

On 11/6/2009 at 14:15 hours, East Dover Fire and Rescue/Deerfield Valley Rescue/Wilmington and Brattleboro Heavy Rescues/West Dover Fire/Heavy Wreckers and DHART were dispatched to a log truck rolled over at Dover Hill and Taft Brook Rd. Companies were on scene for a very lengthy extrication. All departments were clear by 00:09 on 11/7/2009. One fatality resulted and a dog in the cab survived.Photos by Capt. Spirka Wilmington Fire Dept. 48 MVA 110609 1

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Jaffrey Fire Ham and Bean Supper

Come Join us!! WHEN: Saturday November 14th, 2009

TIME: 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm

WHERE: Jaffrey Fire Station 138 Turnpike Road Jaffrey NH 03452

Come join us for our second annual Ham and Bean Supper! There will be door prizes, and turkey raffles throughout the night.