Fitzwilliam Fire Department Fire Prevention / Recruitment Open House

Sparky the Dog and his friend the Sparky the Robot will be coming to the Fitzwilliam Fire Department on October 10 from 10am to 2pm to meet everyone and talk about fire safety and fire prevention. The open house is for all ages. Come join the members of the Fitzwilliam Fire Department and Sparky for interactive fire extinguisher training, auto extrication demonstrations, blood pressure and vital sign checks. There will be free door prizes of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, snacks and other activities going on throughout the open house. The Fire Prevention Trailer from Mutual Aid will be on hand for activities like “learning not to burn,” home fire safety, “stop drop and roll” among others. Sparky and the members of the Fitzwilliam Fire Department hope to see everyone there! The officers and personnel would also like to encourage people to join us as part our fall recruitment open house. Every day, in our community, emergency responders answer the call of our families, friends and neighbors who are in need of assistance. From car accidents to heart attacks, from house fires to technical rescues, emergency responders are there to protect lives and property.

Emergency responders are a special type of people, with many different reasons for answering the call of duty. Some like the challenges and the adrenaline rush, while others like to sharpen their emergency skills and techniques. Every one of them answers the call so that they can help someone in need.

If you are interested in helping the community and learning new lifesaving skills, now is the time join the Fitzwilliam Fire Department. Firefighting courses are starting this October in Fitzwilliam. If you are at least 18 years old, in good health and can work as a team, come find out more on October 10 form 10am to 2pm at the Depot Fire Station. We are currently accepting applications for firefighters, rescue and ambulance personnel. We will provide the training, with most of the training occurring right in Fitzwilliam. The Fire Service is a proud hard working group; please help us help the community. For more information, please contact Chief Bill Prigge, Asst. Chief Edwin O. Mattson, Jr., or Deputy Chief Nancy Carney at 585-6561.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY SEALED BID 1962 Dodge Power-Wagon P/U 4 Wheel Drive 6 cylinder gasoline engine; 4 speed manual transmission; 12 volt electrical system VIN: 2461195653

Modified from original with installation of front-mounted pump and extended front bumper; and installation of water tank within the original bed

Unknown exact mileage due to non-functional odometer; Believe mileage to be no greater than 14,000

Exceptional maintenance history, with all maintenance records available for review upon request

Overall condition is very good, with some minor rusting of the cab corners

Minimum Bid: $8000.00

All bids shall be submitted via USPS before October 10, 2010 to: Putney Fire Department Attn: Chief Goddard PO Box 875 Putney, Vermont 05346

For additional information, or to schedule a viewing of the vehicle, please contact: Putney Fire Department Chief Thomas Goddard 14 Main Street 802.387.4372 tgoddard@svcable.net

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KEENE FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION PARADE 2010

All photos by Joni Redin. Pictured left to right: Announcer,Lt. Tom Redin Fire Mutual Aid;Judge,Capt. Bill Spirka,Wilmington Vt. FD (37 years in the fire service);Judge,Lt. Robert Bartlett,Hopkinton,Ma. FD (46 years in the fire service);Keene Fire Chief Gary Lamoureux.

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Presentation of trophies following the parade.

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MAC-1 Vehicle in the parade.

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JAFFREY FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTS CLASS

The Jaffrey Fire Department recently hosted a certified personal protective equipment and self contained breathing apparatus program. Members from the Temple, Lyndeborough and Jaffrey, NH. Fire Department's completed the 16-hour program which covered all aspects of firefighter safety, limitations and safe operations of their turnout gear and respiratory equipment. The program was delivered by FETC Services of Keene, NH. Photo Caption: Lieutenant Kenneth Patria of the Temple FD (left) and Firefighter Christopher Liles of Jaffrey prepare to enter the New Hampshire Fire Academy's SCBA Confined Space Trailer for one of many practical evolutions.

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