Posted July 2, 2009
On July 25th there will be an auction of antique trucks in Hillsboro NH at Kemps Trucks. There are currently 2 antique fire trucsk, both are 1940's vintage Ward LaFrances. One is Milton Engine 3 and the other was from Peabody. No other info at this time.

Posted July 1, 2009
Help preserve the memory of America's Heroes of Sept. 11, 2001
"Recently the National Sept. 11 Memorial Foundation sent to the families a “Name Verification Packet”. The object of the packet was to give each family the chance to review how their loved ones name would appear on the Memorial Wall (balcony?, edge?) Upon reviewing it, we realized that we could have our brother, FDNY Captain William F. Bur ke, Jr, Engine 21 listed any way we wanted as long as it wasn't “Captain William F. Burke, Jr.”"
Ranks are not allowed! FDNY Reverend (Father) Mychal Judge will be listed as Mychal Judge (they have stripped a priest of his title); Department Chief Peter Ganci will be listed as Peter Ganci. Firefighter George Cain, as George Cain.
Obviously the list goes on and on. Will you help?
We are hoping that if we bombard them with e-mails, calls, letters we can't be ignored. We have asked to meet with the decision makers but have been turned down. Perhaps after they receive thousands of demands for the ranks, they will reconsider.
Here is the contact info:
Joe Daniels, President CEO National September 11 Memorial and Museum joe@national911memorial.org. Phone: 212-312-8800 Fax: 212-227-7931
Please copy us so we can keep a record at: eNews@theBravest.com and ranksmatter@hotmail.com. LETTER EXAMPLE that you may copy, paste and send....Please remember to put your name and address on the letter........
Mayor Michael Bloomberg,
Chairman
National September 11 Memorial and Museum Foundation
Mr. Joseph Daniels,
President/CEO
National September 11 Memorial and Museum
Why aren't the ranks of those killed in the 9/11 terrorists attacks being included on the memorial wall at the National September 11th Memorial in New York City? We are told it is because the Memorial Foundation Board, chaired by NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, believes such “distinctions” would cause visitors to mourn the death of the plane's captain or a fire captain more than the death of the plane's passengers or the civilian the firemen was trying to rescue. To Mayor Bloomberg and the Board, we say that is not only wrong it is insulting.
It is NOT Mayor Bloomberg's nor the Foundation Board's place to dictate to America what visitors should know of 9/11 when they visit the WTC site in order to control what they should think and feel. It is only our place at this historic place to recognize what happened here; to faithfully preserve and convey the meaning, mag nitude and impact of the attacks. To confront the evil that men are capable of and the destruction and the death they cause and in response, the sacrifice. To bear witness. The memorial must speak to future generations as equally as it does to us. As such, the 406 first responders at the WTC, the military personal at the Pentagon and the flight crews who died in service to their city, their country and humanity, on 9/11, must be identified by the rank they earned with their lives.
The world is coming to the site for 9/11, not a lesson in contemporary notions of political correctness from Mayor Bloomberg and anonymous board members.
History demands it; honor demands it and we demand it.
Your Name
Your Address
Your Phone

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York, Maine Annual Parade & Muster
Saturday August 15th, 2009
York Village 93rd Firemans Field Day and Muster
The York Fire Department will be holding the 93rd Firemans Field Day and Muster followed by the Dinner, Dance and Awards at Fosters Clam Bake.
Parade starts at 12:00 noon. It goes from Woodbridge Rd. down York Street, through the Harbor and ends at the Center of the Village.
The Muster will be held at Moulton Park in York Harbor, starting just after the parade.
The awards, dinner and dance are going to be held at Fosters Clam Bake. Dinner starts at 6:00 pm and the dance and awards start at 9:00 pm. After 9:00, BYOB.
Non York Fire Members who would like to attend the dinner need to have contacted a member of York Fire Dept. to be a guest/date before the first week of August.
No need to reserve a spot for the awards and dance. Any questions call 207-363-1015 or FF Starkey at 207-439-4656

Posted June 29, 2009
Walpole's 2009 Annual Night Before The Fourth Parade is this Friday, July 3rd. With over 50 pieces of apparatus usually on hand, this is one of the larges fire truck parades in the area! We have several trophies to be awarded, including Furthest Distance Traveled, Best Antique and BEST OF 2009 PARADE. Parade set-up begins at 5PM, and the parade steps off promptly at 6PM. Apparatus can access the staging area near the East & Washington Streets intersection. Personnel & signs will be there to assist. Following the parade, an assortment of food & refreshments will be provided to any and all participants. Please feel free to e-mail questions & RSVPs to Click for Email. We hope to see one and all again this year on The Night Before The Fourth!

Posted June 23, 2009
TOWN OF NORWOOD FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
SAT JULY 4TH 2009
FIRE APPARATUS PROCESSION AT 5:30PM
OPEN TO ALL EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS FIRE DEPARTMENTS
PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE 4TH OF JULY WITH OUT ANNUAL FIRE APPARATUS PROCESSION AS PART OF OUR PARADE. ALL FIRE COMPANIES WILL STAGE AT THE JR HIGH SOUTH/COAKLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL.
WHEN: SAT JULY 4TH, 2009
TIME: LINEUP BY 5:00PM SHARP, PARADE STARTS AT 5:30PM
WHERE: STAGING AREA LOCATED AT NORWOOD JR HIGH SOUTH (aka COAKLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL) 1315 WASHINGTON ST IN SOUTH NORWOOD
AFTER: RECEPTION AFTER PARADE LOCATED AT NORWOOD FIRE DEPT (PARADE ENDS IN FRONT OF FIREHOUSE, PARKING IN REAR)
PLEASE CALL CHIEF HOWARD TO RSVP 781-762-0080

Posted June 18, 2009
The Princeton Fire Department will host the 83rd running of the Wachusett Muster League Fireman’s Muster on Sunday June 21st. Teams from Princeton, Sterling, Holden, Boylston, West Boylston, Harvard, Bolton and Berlin will meet on the Princeton Common to compete in old time firefighter games. Using Antique fire trucks and good firefighting skills, firefighters from these departments compete in a number of competitions that require them to connect hoses together and knock down targets in timed events. The teams compete in a Tower event, Broken Hose event, Bed Race, Pumping event, Ladies event and Old Timers Race. The festivities start at noon with the Antique Fire Truck Parade. The Muster is open to the Public and Free of charge. A food concession will be provided by the Friends of Princeton Fire. Souvenir glasses are also available. Held in conjunction with the Town of Princeton’s 250th Anniversary, the muster will celebrate a long history of firefighting in America. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and come out to the Princeton Common on Father’s Day and enjoy the show. The Muster is held Rain or Shine.

Posted June 17, 2009
WAKEFIELD (MA) FOURTH of JULY PARADE
Wakefield will be holding their Fourth of July Parade (The largest in Massachusetts!!!) on Saturday, July 4th, 2009, starting at 5:00 PM.
Fire apparatus / emergency vehicles, old and new, are invited to attend. Fire apparatus will be placed at the BEGINNING of the parade so as to insure that they will be able to exit quickly if necessary.
The parade forms at the Lakeside Office Park located on North Avenue, just off Route 95/128 – Exit 39.
Fire apparatus / emergency vehicles should arrive by 4:30 PM.
Please extend this invitation to any antique fire apparatus owners and any auxiliary organizations in your department.
Any questions – call Acting Chief Mike Sullivan at 781-246-6435 or retired Chief Dave Parr at 781-245-7548.

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Wenham (MA) Fire Company invites you to their 2009 Public Safety Day, Fire Apparatus Parade, Show, and Cookout.
Saturday July 25, 2009 from 11 AM - 3 PM
Pingree Field, Route 1A in Wenham Mass. Parade starts at 10:30 AM/9:30 AM Line up at William Fairfield Drive.
Demonstrations - Medflight - WKLB Radio Station
Apparatus will be judged and awarded trophies
Free tables available for Firematic Flea Market
Please Call Wenham Fire at 978-468-5510 to reserve a table or position in the parade.

Posted June 5, 2009
Duxbury Firefighter Timmy Geary is running the 2009 Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C., October 25th 2009. He is running for the International Association of Fire Fighters Burn Foundation. Please help him raise money for burn victims.
Please join him for a summers evening cruise aboard Captain John Boats with a D.J., Cash bar, and a 50/50 raffle.
Departs Plymouth Harbor, 10 Town Wharf, Friday July 24th 7:30-10:00pm
$25 per person, all proceeds go to I.A.F.F. Burn Foundation
For tickets contact Timmy Click for Email or call 781-243-9310.

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Brothers and Sisters,
Hello from the Coeur d’Alene Firefighters Local 710 (Idaho)! I’m reaching out to you today, because we need your help. A few years ago, a group of citizens in our city in conjunction with the Coeur d’Alene Rotary Club, approached us with an idea to memorialize all of the fallen firefighters and law enforcement officers in the history of our entire state in the form of a park plaza. Adjacent to this plaza will be a separate memorial dedicated to the fallen firefighters of the WTC collapse on 9/11. The highlight of the WTC memorial is a piece of steel I-beam given to our Chief by the FDNY strictly for this purpose. We unveiled the first portion of this monument last year on 9/11 in a ceremony that touched many in our region and beyond. This project is currently scheduled to be completed by July, with a dedication scheduled for July 11th.
We’ve collected over $100,000 in donations to date, but need to raise approximately $25,000 more. Our own Local has donated $10,000 to this project and is still working to raise more through other fundraising efforts. This is where we need your help. We are of course sympathetic to our nation’s current economic woes. That’s why any amount that your local would be willing to contribute would be greatly appreciated, while donations of $100 or more can be recognized through an inscribed brick in the plaza. Perhaps you’d like to have your Local’s name and number inscribed, or possibly the names of your own fallen Brothers and Sisters. You decide.
Please take the time to click on this link, and watch the short video we’ve produced.
Click for video
We are extremely honored by this project and look forward to its completion. We would be equally honored by your donation and participation in the creation of this memorial plaza. To have your inscribed brick in place for the July 11th dedication, we must receive your order by June 30th. Orders received after that will be set sometime this fall. Your donation, made to the Coeur d’Alene Parks Foundation with 501(c)(3) status, is tax deductible.
Thank you for your time and consideration, and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Fraternally, Matthew Tosi, Secretary, Coeur d’Alene Firefighters Local 710
Click for email - (208) 666-5721 CDA Station 3 - (208) 771-0897 cell

Posted June 3, 2009
CT State Firefighters Local S-15 fundraiser at New Britian Stadium on June 11th to benefit the CT Burn Camp. For more info, http://www.cpfu.org/documents/rockcats.pdf.

Posted May 30, 2009
Grafton, MA will be having an open house at their new headquarters station tomorrow, Saturday May 30th, from 1 to 3 PM.

Posted May 26, 2009
Providence Citywide Network Annual Night before the 4th Steak Cookout
July 3rd 4pm until 8pm
Providence Firefighters Hall
92 Printery St. Providence, RI
$25 per person
For tickets please call (401)651-0443 or Click for Email
Proceeds to benefit PCFN and The Providence Canteen

Posted May 22, 2009

Sunday June 14th 2009 at 1 pm will be the 10th Worcester Firefighters Memoral 6-k run & walk. For more info visit www.wfd6k.org or by contacting Lt John Franco at ( 508 ) 829-1968 or at wfdfranco@charter.net.



 
Posted May 20, 2009

The Town of Foxborough will be having its annual founders day celebration on Saturday June 13th.  The Foxborough Fire Department is looking for participants in the annual fire apparatus parade.  This years theme is Fire Safety.  There will be food and drink served following the parade and demonstrations at the field throughout the day.  Line Up is at 0900hrs on West Leonard St access through Carpenter St and the kick off is at 1000hrs.  RSVP is requested at 508-543-1238 but not required.  Awards for newest in service, longest traveled, oldest in service, and best of show.  More information can be found at www.foxboroughfirefighters.org.
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Ninth Annual Assistant Chief Richard C. Bacon Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament

Best Ball Scramble - Shot Gun Start

Townsed Ridge Country Club, 40 Scales Lane, Townsend MA

August 15, 2009 - Start Time of 1:00 pm *NOTE START TIME*

4 man teams @ $110.00 per person

Includes golft cart, 18 holes of golf & a great meal!

Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Closest to the Line win prizes

Hole in One wins a $10,000 gift certificate from Gervais Lincoln Mercury!!

Click to download application.







Posted May 18, 2009


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The Weare, NH FD is in need of a 10' section of 6" suction hose for our quint as well as a 4 1/2" X 6" double female swivle hydrant adapter.  If anyone can be of assistance, please contact Robert Richards at Click for Email.




Posted May 15, 2009

Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial Annual Ceremony, September 11th 2009.  Visit www.mafirememorial.org.





Posted May 10, 2009

Boston Citywide A Night to Remember has been cancelled due to lack of ticket sales.  All those that have purchased tickets will have their money refunded.




Posted April 30, 2009

Onset, MA Fire Golf Tournament - 6/6/09.  Click for flyer






Posted April 10,  2009

The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund will be opening programs to New Hampshire firefighters in the State starting in June 2009. For more information please visit www.terryfarrellfund.com or call 516-840-8839 cell.

New Hampshire Firefighters

Our Fund was established after the events of September 11, 2001 to assist firefighters and their families with educational, medical emergency and equipment funding. Our sponsor, Jim Beam Bourbon has created a special label honoring firefighters. Through the sale of this bottle we receive funding that goes directly to the firefighters and their families. To date we have given out over $500,000.00 in cash awards and thousands more in donated apparatus and gear.
 
Our Fund is staffed and operated completely by volunteers, mostly firefighters. We operate on a 1% to 3% budget, which allows us to give $.99 cents of every dollar collected to the firefighters we support. We currently operate in the east coast from Maine to New Jersey, Chicago and all of California. In 2009 we will be offering assistance to firefighters in New Hampshire. We think New Hampshire has some of the best firefighters in the world and we would like extend our programs to your members.

Please look at our website for information. Or if you wish, contact IAFF locals such as Joe Foley in Buffalo or Tom Ryan in Chicago or Steve Cassidy at the FDNY local 94 or any of the4 hundreds of volunteer departments in New York that have benefited from the Fund. You will find our only mission is to make sure firefighters have what they need at work and at home. I have asked Beam to sell the label in New Hampshire so that we can raise the funding to support the local guys. All money raised in a locale stays in the area so your members would reap a 100% benefit.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out on my cell at 516-840-8839. We want to start in 2009. We are looking at scholarships and family assistance funding. We would also like to get a suv or van to assist injured firefighters getting to medical treatments or family members affected by injury or loss of the firefighter.
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From Plaistow FD:

Plaistow Fire Department

27 Elm Street

Plaistow, NH 03865

Ph (603) 382-5012         Fax (603) 382-7913

INVITATION TO BID  (PFD09-01)

Sealed Bids will be accepted for the purchase of (1) 1969 Snorkel 75’ Snorkel Fire Truck Model 75-SFF.  No bid will be accepted later than 4:00pm on Thursday April 24th.  Bid will be awarded and successful bidder will be notified on Friday April 25th.  Winning bidder must provide payment in full (Cash or Certified Bank Check) on or before Tuesday April 28th.  Vehicle must be removed from Plaistow Safety Complex by Monday May 4th, 2009.

Copies of the Bid Package may be obtained at the Plaistow Fire Department, 27 Elm Street, Plaistow NH 03865 on or after Monday April 6, 2009.  The Snorkel can be viewed during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday evenings 7:00pm to 9:00pm or by special arraignment.  Questions regarding this vehicle or bid should be direct to Chief John McArdle at jmcardle@plaistow.com or business phone (603) 382-5012

   





Posted April 6, 2009

From the Durham, NH FD:

Those of us in the fire service truly form a family with those that we work with.  It is a brotherhood and sisterhood that we take seriously.  When a member of this extended family suffers a tragedy, we are all affected and mobilize to help that brother or sister.  Unfortunately, we can't always fix the problems ourselves.  THAT IS WHY WE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP!

Melissa Perusse, our Administrative Assistant, has been a member of the Durham Fire Department since 2004.  Herself, her husband John, and their four children are very much loved by us all.

In the early morning hours of February 21st, 2009, John was involved in a tragic snowmobile accident.  He was ejected from his snowmobile and into a tree.  Fortunately, he was wearing a helmet which saved his life.  Unfortunately, he was left with broken ribs, a punctured lung, broken shoulder blade, torn aorta and two broken vertebrae in his back.  This has left John partially paralyzed and bound to a wheel chair at this point in time.

Being self-employed, John had no disability insurance.  This leaves the family trying to live on Melissa's salary alone.  Not only are they suffering the loss of income, but they have had to pay for modifications to their home in anticipation of his return home.  There is a good chance that John could walk again through extensive physical therapy, but the family needs help through this financial mountain that are currently facing.  Members of our organization are putting together fund-raisers.  The first of which will be a pancake breakfast to be held at the Durham Fire Department on April 18th, 2009 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  The cost will be a minimum donation of $5.00 per person.

We realize that some may not be able to attend this event.  If you could see it in your heart to make a donation, no matter how large or small, the information is as follows:

Perusse Family Fund

C/o TD Banknorth

Route 125 and Province Road

Barrington, NH 03825

We thank you in advance for your help.  Any inquiries can be made to the following members of the Durham Fire Department at (603)-868-5531 or (603)-862-1426:

Corey Landry, Chief - Dave Emanuel, Captain - Jeffrey Furlong, Captain - Steve Jautaikis, Firefighter




Posted April 5, 2009

EMERGENCY VEHICLES DISPLAY

As part of the second annual Cruisin Michigan Ave., Don Nicholosn Enterprises, LLC. is proud to announce an "Emergency Vehicles Display" that will be part of the cruise.

Emergency vehicles that will be on display on the grounds of the Dearborn Heights Justice Center located at 25637 Michigan Ave., Dearborn Heights, Michigan, will include ambulances, fire apparatus and police vehicles.

The cruise and display will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009.  The display show will be held from Noon - 5:00 P.M., while the cruise will take place from Noon - 8:00 P.M.

Those displaying a vehicle will not have to pay a registration fee, and they will receive a dash plaque.

Anyone wishing to display a vehicle should contact Anthony Rzucidlo by e-mail at Click for Email by June 11, 2009.

Checkout the following web sites for further details:  www.cruisinmichigan.com and www.geocities.com/ajrcommander.





Posted April 2, 2009

T. William Webster Memorial Scholarship Fund Day of Family Fun.  Sponsored by East Haven Firefighters Local 1205.  Click for Flyer






Posted March 11, 2009



This year, the LYNNFIELD FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION is assisting MAFAA by hosting a BBQ the night before the muster and providing resources for muster participants who would like to wash and clean their fire apparatus. More information (including event dates/times, vendor applications, registrant applications and travel directions) can be found on their website:  http://www.lffra.org/





Posted February 16, 2009

The Sanbornville Firemen's Association is proud to sponsor the Inaugural Fire & Spice New England Regional Chili Cook-off in Wakefield NH.   Sept 5, 2009.  click for flyer






Posted January 28, 2009

The Rhode Island Antique Fire Apparatus Society (Rhode Island chapter of SPAAMFAA)is holding their annual fire truck show on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at the Kingston firehouse located at 35 Bills Road in Kingston, RI, next to the University of Rhode Island campus. Free admission, food and T-shirts available for purchase. Event is open 10am-4pm. Contact Paul Salvas at 401-241-6913 or Nick Zabawar at cfdcrewleader@yahoo.com for more information.


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From Brian Lynch, FIT-5

As the regional dealer for the FIT-5, I am thrilled that our product has helped 3 Long Island fd's save a families home and their personal belongings, twice in the past 5 weeks.

I am also fully aware that this product is not for every scenario. However, in my days as chief, I wish I had the option of using this product.

It is a horrible, almost helpless feeling to be on scene with a job, after you exhaust your "can" waiting for the 1st due. 2-5 minutes will feel like an eternity. Remember, fire doubles in size every 60-90 seconds. This product will "buy you some time". It will not extinguish the fire, but it very likely may help you and your fd save a neighbor's home.

The price of $1295/each, make this device not inexpensive. But with a 15 year shelf life, there is no need to worry about it not being available when needed.

Some fd's in this country are very hard pressed to fund such a purchase. Some fd's have had spaghetti dinners, chicken dinners and other functions to raise the money to make a purchase.

I am extremely proud to be a Volunteer Firefighter for almost 23 years. We have challenges now that were not as prevalent 15 or 20 years ago. I believe that I am bringing a product to the fire service that can help us serve the communities we are sworn to protect.

As some of you know, US Fire Tech has contributed to many charitable causes over the past year. Right now we are assisting the Wounded Warrior Project with an associate of ours. Details are on our website.

See www.usfiretech.com for updates.








Posted December 20, 2008

From the Visiting Fireman:

What is going on with the 2009 VISITING FIREMAN?

After considerable thought, and input from many VF participants the VISITING FIREMAN will be going to a Bi-Annual publication. There will be no 2009 VF however we will return for the 2010 VF. In the future the VF will be published in Even Numbered Years. Watch for an on line version of the VISITING FIREMAN using 2008 information in the very near future.

Why ??  LuAnn and I both work full time. In 2006 we both had a change in our job responsibilities at our places of employment that now demands more of our time and energy. For myself that meant going from a line fire fighting schedule to a 40 hour work week - a position which is fancy speak for long work days, and many evening meetings. For LuAnn she is more heavily involved with her school and educational programs which of course that also translates into less free time. Oh yes, don't forget our kids. Since starting high school our kids now need a multitude of services including transportation, parent/teacher meetings, and countless other activities. Everything from attending school plays, and concerts, to civic activities.

We cannot express how painful it has been for us to struggle the last two years to get the VISITING FIREMAN out on time. Free time to work on the book is no longer our ally. In past years we had an abundance of free time however in the last couple of years we cannot even make fire musters any more. Our 1923 American LaFrance Pumper and the 1916/1930 American LaFrance/Pirsch City Service Ladder truck both have sat in the garage for almost 4 years without turning a wheel. No parades, birthdays, or muster runs. Unfortunately for both of us retirement is still a few years away.

Over the last 15 years we have heard numerous comments about how the information in the VISITING FIREMAN does not significantly change from year to year. The reality is they are right. Except for minor changes in listing information and mailing addresses a majority of the book remains static from year to year. The area that changes most of course is the photographs.

What many folks do not realize is the VF is a two person operation and contrary to what some have said, the book does not produce a profit from year to year. The book truly is a labor of love. Our reward is the many friendships we have made over the years.  Production of the book starts in July of each year. All the listings need to be reviewed and updates as errors are found. Next it take about 10 hours to print out the listings in preparation for the fall mailing. In the mean time envelopes for the mailing must be ordered, inserts coordinated and ordered, and bulk mail permits secured. We also need to secure special postal mailing software that allows us to bar code all mailings thus receiving a significant discount on the cost of postage. This software must be updated annually.

In August and early September we hand stuff all envelopes for the mailing. Again this is done to save costs over mechanical stuffing. It takes us about six weeks working in the evening to stuff over 5000 envelopes. All envelopes must be sorted by their ADC codes and placed in trays prior to mailing. Even though they are bar coded, we still need to apply a certain level of pre-sorting before the trays can go to the post office.  The mailing normally goes out early to mid October. Then from the end of October through February 1st we receive listings daily, and update the computer. This takes a few hours each evening six days a week (Monday-Saturday).

Transfer of the data and layout of the book usually takes four to five weeks. Again remember it is only LuAnn and I that do all of this. I work on the layouts for two solid weeks (eight to nine hours a day and taking vacation) and then another two weeks tweaking the layouts. After a final proofing it is off to the printers.  Once we receive the books back from the printers labels need to be printed, applied to envelopes, and envelopes stuffed before the mailing. This all takes about two weeks.

Everything we do is geared to keep the cost of the book as low as possible. In the end the cost of the initial mailings, production and mailing the book is about $15.28 per book. What little profit that is made is used as seed money for the next book.  We certainly hope everyone understands our situation. Again we will be going to a bi-annual (every two years) book with the book being produced in the even numbered years.

Thank you for your understanding of the challenges we face in producing the VISITING FIREMAN.

Regards, Steve & LuAnn Hansen.   






Posted December 3, 2008

From Amesbury Fire:

In September 2008, Hurricane Ike hit the Houston Texas area. This hurricane devastated the Houston area. Houston Firefighters were on duty in this area when the hurricane hit. When firefighters were able to return home, over 50 of them had nothing to return to.

A local man, John Drew, now a resident of Texas and a Houston firefighter, came to The Amesbury Fire Department and The Amesbury Firefighters Local 1783 for assistance. The Amesbury FD is a small department of 32 members. The members of the AFD reached out to local area departments for assistance. Out of this came “A Night of Mutual Aid”.

Mutual aid is an agreement between local fire departments to give aid when a fire or other disaster occurs. A Night of Mutual Aid will show how this mutual aid agreement can extend thousands of miles.

A Night of Mutual Aid will raise funds for these members of the Houston FD to help them to rebuild their lives. This event will take place at St. Joseph’s Hall in Amesbury, MA. On Saturday December 13th, 2008 at 7pm. There will be a silent auction, music, dancing and food from area restaurants.

Silent Auction items are needed. The area departments are reaching out to you to help make this event a great success. A donation to our Silent Auction from your business would help us to reach our goal.

The Amesbury Firefighters Local 1783 is a non-profit organization and is registered with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.  Any questions about this event can be directed to Jim Nolan (newman235@hotmail.com) or Chief Jon Brickett of the Amesbury FD at 978.388.1333. Information can also be found at www.amesburyfire.org .

Silent Auction items can be dropped off or sent to:

Amesbury FD Headquarters

17 School Street

Amesbury, MA. 01913

or call for the item to be picked up. Monetary donations can also be made to:

Amesbury Firefighters Disaster Fund

c/o The Provident Bank

5 Market Square

Amesbury, MA 01913
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2009 Approaches With New Changes, Improvements for IFPA

Chuck Clougherty Jr

Intl Fire Photographers Association

Public Relations & Media Development Coordinator

The IFPA, under 2009 President Elect Stephen Walsh, a veteran Massachusetts Photographer & author of an upcoming book highlighting his work, Vice-President Elect Jack Carr and a new Executive Board, anticipates a new level of excitement in the upcoming year, with scores of changes designed to being pro-active, energetic and forging alliances with many agencies. Also, the year 2009 will mark the 45th Anniversary of the IFPA!!

Proposed sweeping changes include significant discounts in Membership dues. Also on the agenda in the upcoming year are many more benefits for members, such as health insurance, equipment insurance, and also a Master Photographer certification program which is being provided with the assistance of veteran Boston Fire Department photographer and author Bill Noonan. 

Also, IFPA members are encouraged to send some of their work to New England Fire News. Many thanks to John Galla for his generous offer to help us promote our fast growing group as we prepare for 2009 with a renewed mission to make the IFPA an even better place to be! The IFPA has just added in excess of 1200 members worldwide in acquiring members of the International Organization of Fire Photographers. The IOFP is a tremendous resource addition, to which all Photographers may publish their work.

To become active with the IFPA, and to keep up with all of the group's anticipated changes and exciting new membership advantages, please visit our website at http://www.ifpaweb.org. Now is a great time for those who are interested in coming aboard to do so. 







Posted September 8, 2008

Joe has roughly eight years of Fire Engineering magazines that he would like to give for free to anyone interested.  He may be contacted at Click for Email.








Posted July 30, 2008

James McLoughlin, Commander of CT Statewide Honor Guard, needs your help:

I recently had many personal items stolen out of my car in Portsmouth, NH. 1 item of special concern is my Statewide Honor Guard Commanders Badge and Connecticut Dept of Public Safety ID picture ID card. Its a gold smith & warren badge with an eagle on top and the CT state seal in the center. The words "Commander - Statewide Honor Guard" are also embossed around the badge.The badge was in a leather wallet badge case with the picture ID. Any assistance you might be able to provide would be greatly appreciated.

You can contact Jim at 860-930-3250 or by email at Click for Email.




 

Posted July 5, 2008

From Bob Rossi, Cambridge IAFF Local 30

As most know my son Bobby is in Iraq with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment. The main camp in Falluja had a large fire that affected about 90 Marines in his unit. Fortunately Bobby was not affected because he had been moved about 5 miles down the road to a smaller camp to work with an Iraq police unit. The fire was electrical in nature, not an enemy action, but moved swiftly. Some Marines escaped their tents with just the clothes they were wearing. They attempted to fight the fire and salvage what they could. Some wrapped their tee-shirts around their faces to get by the smoke and heat. The munitions they keep with them became involved and it became extremely chaotic. One Marine attempted to make a fire break with a piece of construction equipment but when the intense heat shattered the windshield he had to give up that idea. No one was badly hurt but all lost something in the fire. About 40 or more lost everything they had. Everything. All their clothes and all their personal items ( pictures, books, ipods, cd's, laptops, movies, etc. ). All the things from home that help pass any down time is gone. Bobby said the service will replace their clothes but not their personal belongings. Obviously, some of these Marines are pretty devastated. There is no place safe in Iraq and these Marines know that and accept the risk to fulfill their duties.

Many of the parents and loved one's of these Marines are reaching out to try to help replace some of the personal items lost in this fire. If you wish to help out, the Credit Union is willing to set up an account for the victims of this fire. The monies will then be directed to "Local Heroes", which is an established group who has been sending packages overseas to our Troops for over 3 years. They will specifically earmark these funds for the victims of this fire. We would like to send things over as quickly aspossible. Donations for this fire fund will be accepted at the Credit Union through July. You can call or if you write a check it must be made out to the "Cambridge Firefighters Federal Credit Union" with the words Fallujah fire on it.  Address is Cambridge Firefighters Federal Credit Union, 113 Garden St.,  Cambridge, MA 02138.

Firefighters and other first responders are exposed to life's tragedies on pretty much a regular basis. We often see people in a time of need. Thanks in advance for your charitable acts whether it be for this or another cause that is close to your heart.





Posted May 3, 2008

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