EVER THOUGHT ABOUT WORKING AT FIRE MUTUAL AID

SWNHD Fire Mutual Aid is accepting resumes’ for the position of Part-time Communications Specialist. Resumes’ will be accepted until June 19th 2015. All resumes’ should be addressed to Chief Philip Tirrell, PO Box 443, Keene, NH 03431. Resumes’ can be dropped off at the dispatch center 32 Vernon Street, Keene, NH with prior notification.

WHITINGHAM FD ADDS A NEW RESOURCE

This is our 94 Brush 1 Unit along with Prowler and skid unit. Prowler has a high pressure self priming pump and holds 55 gallons of water and 5 gallons class A foam. Also has 2000 ft. forestry hose on board. The trailer is equipped with desk, radio, and large dry erase board which can be used as a command post. The trailer is hooked to 94 Brush 1 for 24-7 quick responses. This unit has worked very well. 25 min travel time to Brattleboro. 100_0582

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Volunteer Fire Depts/Co's Needed For Study

Scientists from University of Texas Health Sciences Center's School of Public Health and the Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research at the National Development & Research Institutes are looking for volunteer or mostly volunteer fire departments to participate in the test of an online wellness program for volunteer Firefighters. The project, funded by FEMA's Research and Development grants, will study the usefulness and acceptability of the program with departments across the country.

For this study, they are looking for departments that do not currently have an active wellness program, but are interested in adopting a department-wide program. If selected, the project team will make two or three visits to your department to examine important health factors such as nutrition, exercise, and body composition in a sample of your firefighters. Participants will then have access to an online program that focuses on changing diet, increasing physical activity, and improving behavioral health. The program includes personal health coaching.

Departments will receive direction on program implementation, a summary of the project's findings for your department, and access to a nationally known team of fire service researchers for collaboration and education. Importantly, data on individual firefighters will not be shared with anyone and will be considered confidential by the research team. There are no financial costs for participation in the study. The research team has a long and trusted relationship with the fire service and has worked with many departments across the nation.

To learn more about the project or nominate your department to participate, contact:

Dr. Sara Jahnke at: jahnke@ndri.org

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Take Care. Be Careful. Pass It On.

BillyG

The Secret List 6/10/2-15-1500 Hours

www.FireFighterCloseCall.com

USED FIRE GEAR AVAILABLE

We have been made aware of some firefighter gear that is available. The Rocky Hill, CT FD recently purchased complete sets of turnout gear for their members and have approximately 24 sets of used coats and pants in good condition that they are willing to donate to any department that is in need and could use them. Color is tan with reflective striping and manufactured by Globe.

If you could provide this information to the VT and New Hampshire departments that might be able to use them, it would be appreciated. They can then contact me and I will provide them with the contact information.

Pete Beckwith

860-646-4242