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 Barnstead Fire-Rescue

Station 1

305 Parade Road

Barnstead, NH  03218

435-6691

 

Barnstead Fire-Rescue

Station 2

106 South Barnstead Road

Center Barnstead, NH  03225

269-4121

fax: 269-4122

 

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Barnstead Fire-Rescue

PO Box 117

Barnstead, NH  03218

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Barnstead Fire-Rescue

'It's Not Easy Being Green'

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Who We Are

Barnstead Fire-Rescue is a group of dedicated individuals proudly providing emergency services to the residents and business owners and business owners of Barnstead, New Hampshire.  Currently, we have 7 Officers, 5 full-time staff members and several Per Diem staff members serving as Firefighters/EMTs and approximately 28 call members.  Their backgrounds range from American Red Cross First Responders to Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedics, and many have achieved their Firefighter Level I and/or Firefighter Level II certification.  Our members continue to train regularly in fire, medical emergency and rescue training - both in-house and through the New Hampshire Fire Academy in Concord, along with other resources - to remain proficient in their skills and to address new and current concerns in the field of emergency services.

Mission Statement

The mission of Barnstead Fire-Rescue is to provide the highest level of service to protect life, property, and the environment through efficient and effective response to ALL calls for assistance including fire, medical, rescue, and hazardous materials emergencies and other natural and man-made disasters, that are delivered 24 hours a day by highly trained professionals, both volunteer and career, who serve with excellence, dedication, and pride.

Call Volume/Trends/Statistics

Over the past several years, we have seen increases in the number of requests for responses to emergency services and it is projected to increase as our community continues to grow. Click here for Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid Association year end total call response for the year 2009.  Our dispatching center also offers a listing of 2007 statistics for Barnstead and the other communities within our mutual aid system.  Follow the link to access Incident Type Report Summaries for 2007 and 2006. 

2009   589 calls

2008   646 calls

2007   599 calls

2006   655 calls        11.02% increase

2005   590 calls        10.28% increase

2004   527 calls        -0.56% decrease

2003   538 calls        4.47% increase

2002   515 calls        10.04% increase

2001   468 calls        9.60% increase

2000   427 calls        1.18% increase

1999   422 calls        29.05% increase

1998   327 calls        9.36% increase

1997   299 calls        11.57% increase

1996   268 calls

By collecting data and through research, the National Fire Protection Association publishes reports and trends.  Along with many other statistics and interesting information, a national report indicating increased call volume can be found at their website.

Officers

6C1     Fire Chief Mark Tetreault

6C2     Deputy Chief Shawn Mulcahy

6C3     Deputy Chief Rodney Boyd

6C5     Captain Jason Leavitt

6C7     Lieutenant Brian Tedcastle

6C8     Lieutenant Michael Vardaro

6C9     Lieutenant John Drew

 

Apparatus

click on the link for the Photo Gallery

 

6 Ambulance 1        ’03 Ford Econoline E450 Ambulance

6 Ambulance 2        ’94 Chevrolet 2500 Ambulance

6 Engine 1                '97 International Engine/Pumper

6 Engine 2                '00 International Engine/Pumper

6 Engine 3                '79 Ford L900 Hamerly Engine/Pumper

6 Rescue 2                '07 HME Rescue Truck

6 Tanker 1                 ’54 International M62 Tanker

6 Tower 1                  ’78 Mack Baker 75 ft. Aerialscope

6 Utility 1                    ’85 Chevrolet CD 30903 pick up 4x4

6 Forestry 1               '54 Dodge Forestry Truck

6 Car 1                       '01 Chevrolet Tahoe

6 Car 2                       '89 Chevrolet F600

 

Community Profile

The Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security lists community profiles for all New Hampshire towns.  Click here to view the community profile for Barnstead.

Mutual Aid System

Barnstead Fire-Rescue is part of the Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid Compact and Dispatch Service which provides dispatching service and mutual aid to 36 communities.   More information on LRMFA and a list of designations is available on their website.