FIRE MUTUAL AID HONORS LONG TIME EMPLOYEE
At the Annual Meeting Lt. Ed Mattson was honored for his 35 years of service. Ed worked full time from 1966 to 1987. He came back to work part time in 1998 and continues to be a dedicated employee and huge mentor to everyone that works here. Pictured is Chief Tirrell presenting Ed with his award.
ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 17, 2013
ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY
18 years ago on April 17, 1995 - Pac Rat Fire on Peterborough St. in Jaffrey. Dispatchers Joe Sangermano and Tom Redin were on duty. Call came in at 4:15 in the morning. Click here to listen to the audio from this fire
ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY
Two years ago on April 17, 2011 - Brooks House Fire on Main St. in Brattleboro. Extensive Mutual Aid sent to this serious fire.
KEENE FIRE CHIEF TO RETIRE IN MAY
Keene Fire Chief to retire at end of May.Click here for news article
MEETING UP WITH AN OLD PARTNER
While in Florida, Lt. Tom Redin caught up and had lunch with Retired Dispatcher Neal Collier (on the left). The two worked together for 15 years before Neal retired in 2009 and moved to Florida. In this line of work friendship ties run deep and last a lifetime. Great memories and stories are plentiful.
LINE OF DUTY DEATH ARRANGEMENTS BEDFORD, NH
It is with deepest regret and sorrow to report the line-of-duty death of Lt James Clark, Local 3639. Lt. Clark was a 26 year veteran of the Bedford Fire Department.
Service details are as follows:
Wake: Monday April 15th, firefighter walk through beginning 3 p.m., at French & Rising funeral home 17 South Mast St Goffstown NH. Members are asked to park and assemble at St. Lawrence Church 1 E. Union St. Goffstown, NH 03045. There will not be parking at the funeral home.
Funeral Service: Tuesday April 16th, beginning sharply at 1p.m. Bethany Covenant Church, 1 Covenant Way, Bedford NH 03310. Members shoud assemble at the Church for 11am.
FIRE MUTUAL AID TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the Southwestern New Hampshire District Fire Mutual Aid system will be held April 17th at the Best Western Hotel on Winchester Street in Keene, NH A display of apparatus will be held at 1730 and the meeting will start promptly at 1900. Light refreshments will be available.
MVA's in Westminster on 4/12/2013
There were several MVA's on Interstate 91 during slippery conditions on 4/12/2013. Photos by Heather Kampfer
