CLOSE CALL IN KEENE NH 19 CAR 3 INVOLVED IN MVA

Companies turned out for a run yesterday in Keene, New Hampshire when this CLOSE CALL happened. The Shift Commander vehicle (19Car3) was struck by a civilian vehicle that ran a stop sign. Thankfully, no injuries (SEAT BELTS WORN) but another "you never know" reminder! Car 3, Ladder 2 and Engine 2 were responding to Hillside Ave for a reported LP call. Car 3 was struck by a car that ran the stop sign at Water Street and Community Way. Photo by Chief Mark Howard. 19Car3 MVA 090315 3

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING NOTICE

MEETING NOTICE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LOCATION: SWNHD FIRE MUTUAL AID HEADQUARTERS

32 VERNON ST.

KEENE, N.H.

DATE: Wednesday

September 9, 2015

TIME: 1900 Hours

AGENDA: Introduction of Guests:

Approval of the May Meeting Minutes

Report of the treasury

Chief’s monthly activity report

COMMITTEE REPORTS: By-Laws Committee

Regional Training Committee

Public Relations Committee

OLD BUSINESS: Part-time dispatcher replacement process

Deputy replacement process

Full-time dispatcher replacement process

NEW BUSINESS:

PERSONNEL ISSUES:

CORRESPONDENSE: Attorney Prigge

OPEN DISCUSSION: Suggestions for the good of the order

ADJOURNMENT:

PLEASE CONTACT COORDINATOR AT 352-1291 OR 209-2200 (cell) IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND OR NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

RANDOLPH VERMONT IN NEED OF A TANKER

All, If you haven’t heard, Randolph, VT was burned out of their station yesterday. Please see the message below from Director Herrick. I am trying to get more info on what else they may need. Please pass this along, I am glad to be the contact if you have any leads or questions.

Thanks

Michael Bucossi Fire Chief Brattleboro Fire Department 103 Elliot Street Brattleboro, VT 05301 (802) 254-4831

Request from Randolph Vermont FD who experienced a devastating fire at their village station yesterday. RVFD Chief Jay Collette is looking for a fully equipped NFPA certified tanker with at least 1500 gallon tank capacity the vehicle would be used for at least a year or year and half.

KEENE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPOINTS DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF

FIRE DEPARTMENT CITY OF KEENE NEW HAMPSHIRE

MEMORANDUM

From: Mark Howard, Fire Chief

Subject: Deputy Fire Chief Promotion

Date: August 27, 2015

It is with great pleasure that I announce the promotion of Lieutenant Jeffrey Chickering to the position of Deputy Fire Chief effective August 30, 2015.

Deputy Chief Chickering (19C2) will assume the second in command responsibilities of the department. Deputy Chief Chickering will be working closely with the command staff in the development of our members, budgeting, short/long term planning, improving day to day operations, overseeing the operation division and training officer.

Deputy Chief Chickering has served the City of Keene for 23 years. He joined the Keene Fire Department on April 1, 1992 and was assigned to the Deluge Call Company. On August 1, 1993 he became a career firefighter. Since that time he has served the department in many positions including Firefighter/Paramedic, Lieutenant- Operations and Captain in the Training Division. He has also served on department committee’s including apparatus replacement, health and safety and EMS.

Deputy Chief Chickering has been involved in many aspects of advanced training since the start of his career with Keene. He is a National Registered Paramedic and has certifications from the New Hampshire Fire Academy including Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor III, Fire Inspector II, Incident Safety Officer, Hazardous Material Technician, Swift Water Rescue I-II, and Rescue Systems I-II. Deputy Chief Chickering also holds certifications from the National Fire Academy that include Leadership I-III, Command and Control at Natural and Manmade Disasters, Chemistry of Hazardous Materials, Command and Control of Incident Operations, Training Program Management, and Residential Sprinkler Plan review. Deputy Chief Chickering has Associates Degrees in Machine Tool Technology and Fire Science from the New Hampshire Vocational Technical College.

Deputy Chief Chickering also brings his experience gained as a member of the Chesterfield Fire Department which he has served since 1985. Within that department he has served in many capacities including as Fire Chief since 2010.

I welcome Deputy Chief Chickering in his new position and know that his passion, dedication and commitment to the fire service will serve our department at a high level as we move forward.

RICHMOND FD CHICKEN BARBECUE

RICHMOND FIRE DEPT.CHICKEN BBQ! SUNDAY, AUGUST 30TH AT 12PM Raffles include: One cord of wood “Made in Richmond” basket “Family Game Night” basket Soap making class at Jarondie Farm Games include: Hula Balloon Tissue Toosh Hamper Frizbee and MORE! FARM STAND: Brought to you by Jarondie Farm Institute Local, fresh, and delicious fruits and veggies Cotton Candy Bounce House Horseshoes Badminton and MORE!

Delicious chicken, great people, fun for the kids, and all for a great cause! Please support your local, volunteer fire department!