A BUSY 12 HOURS AT THE DISPATCH CENTER
Yesterday, September 12, 2013 from around noon to midnight many thunder storms came through our dispatch area. The dispatch center handled 107 calls in this time period ranging from lightning strikes to buildings and people, to flooding with people stuck in a vehicle, along with the normal every day calls. Great job by the following employees that were on duty. Chief Tirrell, Deputy Sangermano, Deputy Johnson, Dispatcher French, Dispatcher Dupre, Part time Dispatcher Nyre, Lt. Yeatman and Dispatcher Kazlouskas.
PROPANE TANK STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
Winhall FD was dispatched on 9/10/2013 at 10:22 hours to 5 The Hollow Rd for what was believed to be a brush fire. Upon arrival crews discovered an underground propane tank venting and on fire. As of noon on 9/11/2013, crews are still on the scene while the product burns off. South Londonderry sent personnel, an engine and a water monitor to assist. Picture provided to Fire Mutual Aid.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Part-time Dispatcher John Bates (Dispatcher 11) for 19 years of dedicated service to Fire Mutual Aid.
JAFFREY SECOND ALARM FIRE SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
SWANZEY MVA ON ROUTE 12 9/5/2013
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.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Part-time Dispatcher Bobby Maynard (Dispatcher 12) for 18 years of dedicated service 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.
