Newbury Fire & Rescue Department

Henry E. Thomas Jr., Fire Chief

PO Box 373

952 Route 103

Newbury, NH 03255

Emergency Dial 911

Business Phone (603) 763-4403

newburyfd@nhvt.net

Office Hours Tuesdays 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM



Newbury Fire Department Table of Contents

  • Newbury Fire Department Overview
  • News
  • Upcoming Events
  • Monthly Features
  • Newbury Fire Department Activity
  • Newbury Fire Department History
  • Newbury Fire Department Information
  • Newbury Fire Department Stations
  • Newbury Fire Department Apparatus
  • Newbury Fire Department Community Activities
  • Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
  • EMS/Fire Training Information
  • Newbury Fire Department Training
  • Newbury Fire Department Calls for the Year 2007.
  • Newbury Fire Department Officers
  • Newbury Fire Department Mutual Aid
  • Fire Safety Information
  • Homeland Security Family Preparedness Information
  • Fire Department Resource Library
  • Fire Department/EMS Internet Links
  • Town of Newbury Website
    Newbury Map

    The Newbury Fire Department is looking for firefighters and EMTs. If you are interested in becomming part of the Newbury Fire Department, please stop by at the fire station any Tuesday evening and fill out an Application


    The Town of Newbury Alarm Ordinance requires a permit for all business and residential central station fire and security alarms

    Click here to download a Fire Alarm Permit Application

    All alarms installed in the town pursuant to this chapter shall conform to the standards set forth in state law, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 National Fire Alarm Code, the National Electrical Code and the codes published by the International Building Code (IBC). Permitted central stations shall comply with NFPA 71.

    Alarm Permit Required

  • The Newbury Police and Fire Chiefs are authorized to issue a permit to any owner of property located within the town or the lessee thereof to maintain, install and modify a fire, burglary, holdup or intrusion alarm system upon application.
  • Dialer-type alarms that are operated by a prerecorded message machine are not authorized to be used at the police and fire departments. Alarms which monitor temperature, humidity and any other condition not directly related to the detection or notification of emergency personnel are specifically excluded from this chapter.
  • Applications for Security and Fire Alarm Permits and Central Station Company permits shall be submitted to the Newbury Police Department, 952 Route 103, Newbury, NH 03255. Application forms are available at the Police Department, Town Office and may be downloaded from the Town of Newbury Website www.newburynh.org.
  • There shall be no fee for the alarm system installation permit issued by the police and fire departments.
  • The first permit year shall be eleven (11) calendar months plus the remainder of the month in which the alarm permit was issued, and twelve (12) calendar months thereafter.
  • Any owner or lessee of property having an alarm system on the premises and any user of alarm services or equipment designed and installed with the intent of eliciting an emergency response shall pay to the town a service charge as set scheduled below.
  • Any central station, answering service or proprietary system that in any manner notifies the police or fire departments of an alarm signal from an alarm system of an alarm user who does not possess an alarm user's permit or whose permit has been suspended, revoked or denied shall be charged a penalty as listed below. Penalties, for each notification made to the town.
  • Penalties

    Penalties for violations of the Alarm Ordinance shall be as follows:

    (1) Operating an alarm without a valid permit . . . $100.00

    (2) Operating an alarm when a permit has been suspended or revoked . . . $100.00

    (3) False alarm penalties Fire Alarms

  • Any owner or lessee or person in control of property having an alarm system on the premises and any user of alarm services or equipment designed and installed with the intent of eliciting an emergency response shall pay to the town a service charge of $250.00 for each and every false alarm to which the fire department responds after the initial response within a seven-day period. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to correct any and all problems resulting in the activation of false alarms
  • Fourth false fire alarm in a year . . . $100.00
  • Fifth false fire alarm in a year. …. . $200.00
  • Sixth and successive false fire alarms in a year . . . $300.00
  • (4) Central Station, answering service or proprietary system notification of an alarm not possessing a valid permit . . . $100.00


    Click here for full Town of Newbury Fire Alarm Ordinance
    Monthly Features


    Fire Safety Information

    US Fire Administration: Fireplace and Home Fire Safety

    US Fire Administration: Check Your Hotspots

    US Fire Administration: The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
    News

    Newbury Fire and Rescue Department has Record Year in 2007

    The Newbury Fire and Rescue Department responded to a total of 247 calls during 2007, which is 54% above the number of calls in 2006 and 37% greater than the busiest year ever, 2005. Click here for Complete information on the types of calls and summaries of previous years.



    U.S. Fire Administration Adopts Official Position on Residential Fire Sprinklers

    U.S. Fire Administrator Greg Cade's Remarks to Graduates of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program Attending the 20th Annual Symposium

    As the U.S. Fire Administrator, it is my job to direct programs implemented to reduce the loss of life and property due to fire and related emergencies, through leadership, advocacy, coordination, and support. In that role, I would like to address members of the Fire Service, homeowners, home builders, and other interested parties about the powerful protection from fire provided by residential fire sprinkler systems and why all homes should be equipped with them.

    Every day the U.S. Fire Administration collects news stories from our Nation’s media that deal with the tragic loss of life from fire in American homes. In January and February alone, over 300 people lost their lives in home fires. Commercial buildings such as schools, office buildings, and factories have benefited from fire protection sprinkler systems for over a century. But what about our homes? Although we protect our businesses from fire, what actions do we take to protect our families, our homes, and our possessions from fire? Millions of Americans have installed smoke alarms in their homes in the past few years, but a smoke alarm can only alert the occupants to a fire in the house. It cannot contain or extinguish a fire. Residential fire sprinkler systems can.

    In the year 2006, 19% of all reported fires occurred in one- and two-family structures; however, these fires caused 66% of the fire deaths in the United States – over 2,100 people died in their own homes. In addition, approximately 25 firefighter deaths occur during responses to residential fires each year. Despite the fact that these statistics represent improvement over the last 30 years, they continue to be appalling. Such losses are unacceptable.

    Since the 1970’s, the U.S. Fire Administration has promoted research studies, development, testing, and demonstrations of residential fire sprinkler systems and smoke alarms. These efforts, in concert with heroic efforts by many organizations and individuals, have resulted in the adoption of requirements to install smoke alarms in all new residential construction. In many jurisdictions, the retrofit of smoke alarms into existing residential occupancies has been mandated. Together, these initiatives have saved many lives.

    The results have been different, however, with respect to residential fire sprinkler systems; only a few jurisdictions have mandated their installation in new construction, and none have mandated retrofit of existing one- and two-family housing stock. The Center for Fire Research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology has studied the impact of both smoke alarms and sprinklers in residential occupancies, and estimates that:

  • When fire sprinklers alone are installed in a residence, the chances of dying in a fire are reduced by 69%.
  • When smoke alarms alone are installed in a residence, a reduction in the death rate of 63% can be expected.
  • When both smoke alarms and fire sprinklers are present in a home, the risk of dying in a fire is reduced by 82%, when compared to a residence without either.

    Much has been written about the reduction of residential fire deaths due to improvements in building codes and the installation of smoke alarms. Without a doubt, these have had a substantial impact on the home fire problem. The annual number of fire deaths in residential occupancies continues to decline. The trend in fire death data, however, shows that the number of residential fire deaths is declining at a slower rate over the past 10 years than it did in the period 1977 through 1995.

    Full-scale fire tests in residential settings suggest one explanation for this slowing in the rate of decline in residential fire deaths. The research shows that the available time to escape a flaming fire in a home has decreased significantly from 17 minutes in 1975 to only 3 minutes in 2003. This decrease in time to escape has been attributed to the difference in fire growth rates of home furnishings. In short, a fire involving modern furnishings grows faster than a fire involving older furnishings. The practical impact of this finding is clear – smoke alarms alone may not provide a warning in time for occupants to escape a home fire.

    We at USFA have carefully reviewed the data and the relevant research and it is our official position that all Americans should be protected against death, injury, and property loss resulting from fire in their residences. All homes should be equipped with smoke alarms and automatic fire sprinklers, and families should prepare and practice emergency escape plans. The Fire Administration fully supports all efforts to reduce the tragic toll of fire losses in this nation by advocating these actions, including the proposed changes to the International Residential Code that would require automatic sprinklers in all new residential construction.

    Only fire sprinklers can detect fire AND automatically control it – affording families the time to make a safe escape and protect valuables and property. Please join with us in helping to save lives by supporting the installation of residential fire sprinklers in all American homes.

    For more information on increasing the awareness of the benefits and availability of residential fire sprinkler systems, please visit the USFA Web site at www.usfa.dhs.gov and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition’s Web site at www.homefiresprinkler.org.



    U.S. Fire Administration Releases Residential Building Electrical Fires Report

    WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States Fire Administration issued today a special report, part of its Topical Fire Report Series, examining the causes and characteristics of electrical fires that occur in residential buildings. An estimated 28,300 residential building electrical fires occur annually and cause 360 civilian deaths, 1,000 civilian injuries, and $995 million in direct loss.

    "It is important for residents to take necessary and commonly known safety precautions to prevent electrical fires in the home," said United States Fire Administrator Greg Cade. "Checking for overloaded circuits, replacing worn electrical cords, and hiring licensed electricians to ensure proper installation of electrical equipment and its components are ways to reduce your chances of having an electrical fire in your home.”

    The report, Residential Building Electrical Fires (PDF, 451 Kb), was developed by the National Fire Data Center, part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s United States Fire Administration. The report is based on 2003 to 2005 data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS).

    According to the report, 47 percent of the residential building electrical fires, where equipment was involved in the ignition of the fire, are caused by the building’s wiring. Thirty-eight percent of electrical fires occur in functional areas of the home. Functional areas include bedrooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, laundry areas, etc.

    The short topical reports are designed to explore facets of the U.S. fire problem as depicted through data collected in NFIRS. Each topical report briefly addresses the nature of the specific fire or fire-related topic, highlights important findings from the data, and may suggest other resources to consider for further information. Also included are recent examples of fire incidents that demonstrate some of the issues addressed in the report or that put the report topic in context


    USFA Releases New Emergency Incident Rehabilitation Manual for Firefighters and Other Emergency Responders

    EMMITSBURG, MD. - The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), working with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), has issued an updated version of the manual Emergency Incident Rehabilitation. The revised manual examines critical topics related to emergency incident rehabilitation, including operational issues, human physiology, weather issues, and technology and addresses ways to better protect firefighters and other emergency responders through the use of proper protective clothing and improved tactical procedures. The manual released today updates the original USFA document published in 1992.

    "Effective emergency incident rehabilitation is an important facet of firefighter health and safety,” said U.S. Fire Administrator Greg Cade. “It is needed on the incident scene to prevent potentially serious and life-threatening conditions from occurring.”

    Emergency responder rehabilitation is designed to ensure that the physical and mental well-being of members operating at the scene of an emergency do not deteriorate to the point where it affects their safety. It can prevent serious and life-threatening conditions – such as heat stroke and heart attacks – from occurring. Fireground rehab is the term often used for the care given to the firefighters and other responders while performing their duties at an emergency scene. Fireground rehab includes monitoring vital signs, rehydration, nourishment, and rest for responders between assignments.

    "This rehabilitation of firefighters during emergency operations or training exercises can significantly reduce their risk for illness or injury," said IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger. "The IAFF was pleased to work with USFA to enhance firefighter health and safety through this important project.”

    To download Emergency Incident Rehabilitation and for further information about the USFA/IAFF incident rehabilitation partnership effort, please visit the USFA Web site at www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/research/safety/incident.shtm .


    Fire Safety and Prevention Fact Sheets

    Arson Awareness Week is May 4-10, 2008


    The goal of this year's Arson Awareness Week is to focus public attention on the dangers of toylike or novelty lighters in the hands of children.

    Toylike or novelty lighters have been responsible for injuries, deaths, and accidents across the Nation. Children are attracted to novelty lighters because they look like toys. Many of these lighters look like animals, miniature cars, mobile phones, cameras, fishing lures, stacks of coins, markers, and doll accessories. One lighter is nearly identical to the popular rubber ducky bath toy—it even quacks! There are also toylike and novelty lighters that look like tools such as tape measures, drills, hammers, and paint brushes. Ironically, there are even lighters that mimic a Dalmatian donning a fire helmet, a red fire truck, or fire extinguishers.


    Home Fire Sprinklers

    More than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires and more than 20,000 are injured.

    Did you know?

    The combination of working smoke alarms and home fire sprinklers reduces the likelihood of death from fire by more than 80 percent.

    Home Fire Sprinklers SAVE LIVES!

    The most effective fire loss prevention and reduction measure for both life and property is the installation and maintenance of home fire sprinklers. Fire sprinkler systems offer the optimum level of fire safety because they control the fire immediately in the room of origin, help limit the spread of fire, and often extinguish it before the fire department arrives.

    What do home fire sprinklers do?

    Home fire sprinklers automatically contain a fire, preventing it from spreading. Only the sprinklers in the fire area are activated.

    Are home fire sprinklers costly and difficult to install?

    Home fire sprinklers use narrow piping that requires minimal water pressure to move water from the tap to the source of a fire. Home sprinklers require less water to operate than those in industrial or commercial establishments. In general, the cost of installing sprinklers in a new home is approximately 1 percent of the total cost of the home. Older homes can be retrofitted with sprinklers, but the cost may be higher than when installing them during the new home construction process.

    Advantages for the homeowner.

    Sprinklers can put out or contain a fire even before the fire department arrives. This results in less overall damage to property from smoke, fire, and water than if the fire had continued unabated or if firefighting hoselines had been used.

    Home sprinklers are smaller than commercial and industrial sprinklers, and they can be aesthetically coordinated with any room décor.

    Families with children, senior citizens, and physically impaired members have special fire protection needs. Home sprinkler systems provide added protection for these people.


    Fire Lane Identification

    Emergency Egress Lighting

    Access to Fire Protection Equipment

    Service Station Fuel Dispensing Hoses

    Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinder Exchange Storage

    US Fire Administration: Aging Smoke Detectors

    US Fire Administration:Exit Door Clear Width Opening

    US Fire Administration:Temporary Construction Heating

    US Fire Administration:Structual Alterations

    US Fire Administration: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Hazards
    Upcoming Events

    The Newbury Emergency Management Office is sponsoring the following New Hampshire Marine Patrol Safety training courses in the Newbury Town Office in 2008 as a public service.

    We have recently received a request to host an additional eight courses during the first part of 2008, due to the mandatory licensing requirements commencing in 2008.

    The following session have been tentatively scheduled:

  • Sat 4/26 8-5
  • T+Th 5/13+15 6-9:30
  • Sat 5/24 8-5
  • Sat 6/7 8-5

    Registration can be made by calling the NH Marine Patrol office at 1-888-254-2125 or 603-267-7256. A $10.00 registration fee is required.



    The C-5 business meeting is the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM in the New London Hospital Weber Conference Room.


    New London Hospital EMS Upcoming Classes

    MARK YOUR CALENDER!!

    ******** 8th ANNUAL ********

    CENTRAL NEW HAMPSHIRE EMS CONFERENCE AT MT. SUNAPEE RESORT, NEWBURY, NH

    Friday, April 25, Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27, 2008

    THE CONFERENCE IS A THREE-DAY EVENT WITH NATIONAL FACULTY AND MANY NEW AND EXCITING COURSES!

    In addition to National Speakers on all types of medical emergencies and trauma, this year we are able to offer sessions on Wilderness Emergencies, and Injury and Medical Emergencies to Canine Service Partners. Sessions on Stroke, IV Therapy, Battle Field Trauma, Shallow Water Diving Accidents, and Managing Pre Hospital Critical Injuries are just some of the intriguing topics!

    Join fellow EMS, Fire Service and Law Enforcement Professionals, along with RNs and other Allied Health Personnel in the relaxed learning atmosphere at Mt. Sunapee Resort in Newbury, New Hamphire!

    Contact: pamela.Drewniak@newlondonhospital.org 603 526 5501


    Heartsaver First Aid, May 5 & 8, 6:00 PM Weber Room, Fee $60.00

    CPR Recert, May 15 6:00 PM, Weber Room, Fee $15.00

    Heartsaver First Aid, July 14 & 17, 6:00 PM Weber Room, Fee $60.00


    Contact Pam Drewniak at 526-5501 for information
    Click here for complete New London Hospital EMS class schedule

    New London Hospital EMS Presents EKG Interpretation

    By Scott Taylor –EMT-P

    This program is designed for all level providers who have a basic understanding of 3-lead monitoring. It would allow you to correctly obtain 3 lead tracing, to understand what the tracing represents, to recognize ventricular and atrial rhythms, and to initiate appropriate EMS interventions. It is a lecture/interactive course.

    An active Paramedic, Scott brings over 30 years of EMS experience to his programs, having served with Career Fire, Private Sector, Hospital and Volunteer EMS agencies. An EMT Instructor/Coordinator since 1984, he was recognized in 2004 as NH EMS Educator of the Year. He is currently a staff member with the Bureau of EMS and Deputy Chief & Lead Paramedic at Sanbornton Fire.

    Class Information:

    New London Hospital Weber Room 6:00PM-9:00PM Monday, February 11 & Wednesday, February 13, 2008 (both evenings) Cost $15.00

    For more specific information and application contact Pamela M. Drewniak, EMS Coordinator pamela.drewniak@newlondonhospital.org 603 526-5501


    Community Information

     

It is the Law - Permits are required for outdoor burning

New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands Fire Permit Information

  • Contact Newbury Forest Fire Warden, David Smith at 938-5925, for permit application

  • Sample Permit

    NH Division of Forests and Lands Fire Permit Rules and Regulations

    A written fire permit shall be Summarily Suspended if any of the following fire permit restrictions are violated, and an Official Notice or a Summons may be issued to the violator for the following:

  • If a fire is kindled or material is burned between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. unless it is actually raining, except for category I and IV fire permits.
  • If a fire is kindled which is in non-conform­ance with the permit information provided for by RES 5601.04(b) for a category 1,11,111 fire or RES 5601.05(b) for a category IV fire.
  • If a fire is kindled or material is burned during unfavorable weather conditions (wind, lack of precipitation, or other factors increasing fire hazard) or when a procla­mation closing the woodlands is in force.
  • If a fire is kindled or material is burned when specified assistance or suppression equipment is not present to control the fire.
  • If the permittee fails to keep the fire un­der control or if the Director, Division of Forests and Lands, or his authorized agents or the Forest Fire Warden feel that the material being burned is causing an unusual hazard endangering life or property or both.
  • If the material being burned violates any state law, rule, local ordinance or New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services rules regarding open burning.
  • If an open fire is left unattended at any time prior to it being completely extin­guished.
  • Except for public and private camp or pic­nic sites, if fires are kindled and material burned closer than 50’ from any structure and if provisions are not made to prevent a fire from spreading to within 50’ of a structure unless the fire is a category I fire in which case it shall not be closer than 25’ from any structure.
  • Fire permits shall not be issued to indi­viduals who have had more than two open burning violations, or any grievous violations, within the past 7 years.

    CATEGORY I, II, III, IV FIRE PERMITS
  • Category I, II, and Ill fires may be kindled only with written permission of the landowner or the landowner’s agent and a written fire permit issued by the Forest Fire Warden, or the Warden’s authorized agent in the town or city where the fire will be kindled.
  • Category IV tires may be kindled only with written permission of the landowner or land­owner’s agent and a written fire permit is­sued by the Forest Ranger and Forest Fire Warden, or the Warden’s authorized agent in the town or city where the fire will be kindled.
  • A gas grill or charcoal fire in a container up and off the ground kindled by the landowner or with the landowner’s permission does not require a written fire permit.

    NH Forests & Lands Forest Fire Class Day Information



  • American Red Cross Wildfire Safety

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    Newbury Fire Department Resident Emergency Information Form In order to better serve the residents of Newbury in the event of a fire, medical or other emergency, the Newbury Fire Department is in process of updating the street listing information. Please complete the attached form for our emergency response database print and mail to the Newbury Fire Department PO Box 373, Newbury NH 03255. We plan to be able to submit the forms electronically in the near future.