The South Newfane/Williamsville Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Firefighter John Feifel. John was a member for 27 years and also served as the department's Vice President as well as on the Board of Directors for many of these years. Funeral services will be held on Sunday March 9 at 1400 at the Newfane Congregational Church.
DIGITAL IMAGERY AND SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGES
ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY
12 years ago today on February 28, 2002 - Jaffrey Courthouse Fire. Almost completed, the new courthouse burns down. Dispatcher who dispatched the call was Matt Yeatman. Photos provided to Fire Mutual Aid.
Fire Mutual Aid Chief Paul Szoc (Retired);NH State Fire Marshall Investigator Keith Rodenhiser; Jaffrey Fire Chief Jack White (Retired)
RENOVATION UPDATE FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Chief Tirrell talking with the contractors. Note on left side of picture, the stairs to upstairs are gone and the surrounding enclosure for the cellar stairs is gone. Amazing how large the area looks now with that enclosure gone.
The hole is the cellar stairs and this area was where the enclosure and the stair case to go upstairs was.
DISPATCH RENOVATION UPDATE FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Photos by Lt. Tom Redin, Fire Mutual Aid The old stairwell has been closed up on floor #2.
The old break room that was behind Engine 1 bay
This is where the sink and refrigerator used to be.
DISPATCH CENTER RENOVATION UPDATE
On Monday February 24th the Dispatch Center Renovation Project will get under way. As the project moves forward, we will keep you updated with pictures. Pictured here is the existing stair case minus the banister that will be going away.
BENNINGTON NH RESCUE IN 1982
Bennington NH Rescue in 1982 - From left to right, Lester Foote, Bruce Hall, Jim Dodge, John French, Bruce Edes, and Dave Skerry. Photo provided by Brett French.
ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY
31 years ago today on February 21, 1983 - Canes Tavern Fire on West Main St. in Wilmington.
ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY
11 years ago today on February 20, 2003 - Station Night Club Fire in West Warwick R.I. 100 people died and over 200 injured in a fast moving fire. Watch the video to see just how fast a fire can spread. WARNING - This video may be hard for some to watch.CLICK HER FOR VIDEO
ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY
30 years ago on February 19, 1984 - Cray Block Fire in Bellows Falls. Dispatcher on duty was Jim Dodge.
Listen to the fire here: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN