News and Current Events

Town Administrator participates in 

Government Officials Day at NH Fire Academy

On Saturday Oct. 3, thirty local and state government officials (Town Administrators, Selectmen, Commissioners and NH House Representatives) spent the day learning about the fire service in the First Annual NH Government Officials Day.   With the collaboration of private industry, the NH Dept. of Safety, and local fire chiefs, appointed and elected officials had an opportunity to learn about many different aspects of the fire service.  They witnessed several different demonstrations including; auto extrication, the benefits of sprinkler systems, a hazardous material incident, and the capabilities of the NH Forest Fire Service.  They also were able to use portable fire extinguishers to put out small fire and before completing the day given an opportunity to don full protective clothing and breathing apparatus to experience a live fire in the 

NHFA's burn building which also included a demonstration on thermal imaging cameras.  

                                                  TA Scaife gets ready to enter the                            Chief Fraitzl and TA Scaife upon completing

                                         Class A building to observe a live fire evolution                       the final component of the program

Department personnel complete various trainings

Earning certification as Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technicians

Dep. Chief Mark Britton

Lt. Matt Pervere
FF Jon Park

Completing the National Fire Academy's Leadership 1

Dep. Chief Mark Britton

Lt. Fred Solan

FF Kris Jensen

Completing the National Fire Academy's Leadership 2

Dep. Chief Mark Britton

Lt. Michael Parkhurst

FF Kris Jensen

Completing the NH Fire Academy's Firefighter 1 certification

FF Alex Goudreau

Earning designation by the Center for Public Safety Excellence 

as a peer reviewer in the Chief Fire Officer program

Chief Frank Fraitzl

December 31, 2008

DC Cullinan retires 

After working his way through the ranks from firefighter to deputy chief and dedicating 20 years to the department and community.  Deputy Chief Tim "Cully" Cullinan retired effective December 21, 2008.  We thank him for his commitment and wish him well in warm and sunny Florida.   

Milford Fire welcomes its newest members

Congratulations and Welcome to: Michael Haas, Thomas Crowley, Andrew Quigley, and Jared Hyde. 

 They are all welcome additions to the Milford Fire family and willing and eager to serve the community.  Good Luck Gentlemen...

2nd Annual Golf Tournament a 

HUGE SUCCESS

Thank you to our sponsors and those who supported this event.

Chief Fraitzl receives designation as a Chief Fire Officer 

Chief Fraitzl is congratulated by Chief Randy Bruegman, President of the Center for Public Safety Excellence 

and Director Richard Mason, Chairman of the Commission on Professional Credentialing. 

The Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. (CPSE), establishes and promotes recognized professional standards to help fire agencies move beyond tactical deployment to continuous strategic improvement.  

The Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC) assists in the professional development of emergency service personnel by providing guidance for career planning through participation in the Professional Designation Program. Through the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) professional designation program, the CPC offers emergency services personnel guidance for career planning and development and recognizes lifelong career excellence and achievement. 

Designation demonstrates that an individual has developed a strategy for continued career improvement and development.

Firefighter Ben Raymond Completes C2F2

FF Ben Raymond is congratulated on graduating from the NH Fire Academy's Certified Career (C2F2) Firefighter, 36th Recruit School Program.  FF Raymond was also recognized during the graduation ceremony for his participation in a recent water rescue of a dog from Hartshorn Pond.  Congratulations and Good Job, Ben

Firefighter Jeff Marshall promoted to Lieutenant

Effective Sunday March 30, firefighter Jeff Marshall has been promoted to Lieutenant and transferred to Engine 1.  Lt. Marshall joined the Milford Fire Department in June 2001 and was assigned to Engine 3.  He is a certified firefighter 2 and Apparatus Driver Operator All Vehicle.  

Congratulations Lt. Marshall

Milford Fire welcomes its newest members

Congratulations and Welcome to Dennis Heidel and Alex Goudreau.  

Both gentlemen are eager to serve the community

Good Luck Gentlemen...

Congratulations Capt. Cobb

Effective Sunday December 13, 2007, Lt. Scott Cobb has been promoted to Captain and transferred to Engine 3. Captain Cobb joined the Milford Fire Department in  November, 1999 and was assigned to Engine 4.   In April of 2003, he was promoted to Lieutenant and transferred to Engine 2.  Captain Cobb is a nationally registered paramedic and NH certified firefighter 2.   

Please join me in congratulating Captain Cobb.

Best Wishes "Cap"  

After 20 years of dedicated service, Captain William McKinney has retired in order to spend more time with 

his family.  Thank you for your time, energy and leadership in serving and protecting the community.  

Good Luck we will miss you..

Milford Fire Department receives praise from Amherst Selectmen.

Click here to view the video from the November 26 Milford Board of Selectmen's meeting.

Several Milford Firefighters complete Firefighter Safety and Survival Training

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CONGRATULATIONS:

Congratulations to Firefighters Jeff Brooks and Brian Charest who recently completed training for their CDL licenses.

On Tuesday October 16th. Firefighter John Ibarra, Capt. Jason Smedick, Asst. Chief John Kelly and Chief Fraitzl were recognized for a Cardiac Arrest Save back in August.

Serving our Community with Pride