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Bow Lake Station Open House

Over the (very long) winter, the Strafford Fire Department moved into the new addition to the Bow Lake Fire Station.  The extra space has been used daily for everything from paperwork to training and meetings.  In February, we took delivery of a new fire truck that has already enhanced our ability to respond to emergencies within the community.  As a token of our appreciation, we'd like to invite all Strafford residents to an Open House on Saturday, May 3rd, 2007, from 9 am - 2 pm.  Coffee and doughnuts will be served from 9-11 and hot dogs, chips, and soda will be served from 11-2.  There will be balloons and face painting for the kids, and the new fire truck will be on display and available for tours.  All food and activities are free of charge.  It's just our way of saying "Thank-you, Strafford!" for your continuing support of our department.

 
St. Baldrick's Challenge

As part of our ongoing desire to help others, the Strafford Firefighters Association has entered a team in support of the St. Baldrick's Foundation.  For those unfamiliar with St. Baldrick's, this foundation raises funds to support childhood cancer research.  Participants agree to have their heads shaved and ask for donations from sponsors in return.  Three brave firefighters have agreed to be shaved at Gunstock on May 31st.  If you would like to support their efforts, donations can be made c/o the Strafford Firefighters Association, PO Box 25, Center Strafford, NH, 03815.  Donations can also be made online at https://www.stbaldricks.org/get_involved/donate.html.  Select "Team" and type in Strafford Fire & Rescue for the team name.  Thanks for supporting this very worthy cause!

 
Campfire & Burn Permits

Campfire and burn permits are required to start a fire within the town of Strafford.  Campfire permits are available by appointment only.  Please see the Fire Permits page of this site for more information.  Burn permits are available at the Bow Lake Station from 6 pm - 7 pm on Wednesdays and 4 pm - 5 pm on Saturdays, conditions permitting.  Click here for today's conditions or call 1-866-NH-FIRES.

 

 
March Call Volume
(by Incident Type)  
   
 Fire 5
 Medical 8
 Motor Vehicle Accident 1
 Service Call 3
 
 
EMTs Still Needed

While several individuals have expressed interest in joining our EMS department, we are still desperately shortstaffed.  If you currently work in the medical profession or just want to make a meaningful contribution to your community - even if it's just one evening per week - please call Chief Loren Pierce at 269-7123.  Reimbursement for training is available.  There is no greater contribution you can make than to help a neighbor in their hour of need.