The Firefighter's Prayer

When I am called to duty, God, whenever flames may rage;

Give me strength to save some life, whatever be its age.

Help me embrace a little child before it is too late

Or save an older person from the horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout,

And quickly and efficiently to put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me,

To guard my every neighbor and protect his property.

And if, according to my fate, I am to lose my life;

Please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

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Recent News, Events, and Updates

To Obtain a Permit for an         Outdoor Fire Contact:

Chf. Mark Huntoon 499-2051

Warden John Callahan 242-6621

Dep. Chf. Robert Hebert 242-3712

Monthly TFD Breakfast

This morning we held the September

Troy Fire Dept. Breakfast. Anyone is

welcome to come by between the

hours of 7-10am. Let the Troy

Firefighters cook a home-style

breakfast for you!

It’s only $5 for whatever you would

like. The menu includes Eggs, Omelets, Sausage, Bacon, Toast, Pancakes, Juice, and Coffee. It is all delicious! All of the money goes directly to the Fire Department, and helps fund things like new equipment, training, and station maintenance. Also, when you purchase breakfast, your name is automatically entered in a raffle for a new Smoke Detector!

The breakfasts are once a month, on the second Saturday of the month. Join us for the next one on October 10th!

Updated 9/12/09

October TFD Breakfast

Come join us for the October Troy Fire Breakfast! The breakfast will be held on Oct 10th, and will run from 7am-10am. You can find the menu on the post below, and as always, breakfast is only $5! Take a break from cooking and come down to the Troy Fire Station!

Hope to see you there!

Updated 9/29/09

Keene Fire Prevention Parade

The annual Keene Fire Prevention Parade was held today in Keene, NH. Departments from all over Southwestern NH and Vermont sent personnel and apparatus to participate in the parade. Troy sent   34 Engine 1, along with four personnel.

Troy ended up winning the award for “Best Appearing In-State Apparatus”. We were honored to be presented with the trophy. Personnel present were Chief Mark Huntoon, Firefighters Nicholas Jacobetz and Brett Murray, and Explorer Ryan Huntoon.

Updated 10/4/09

Next TFD Breakfast:

July 10th

7-10am

Winter is Here!

The first major storm of the season brought about 8” of snow and slush to us here in Troy. Fortunately, the only incident we responded to was a tree on the wires.

The fire department wants to remind everyone to be extremely cautious while driving in winter weather!

Happy Holidays!

It’s that time of year again and the Troy Fire Department wants to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! Please be careful around the house this holiday season, keep a close eye on fireplaces and wood stoves, be careful when burning candles, and exercise caution when cooking that delicious holiday meal!

Once again, have a happy holidays! Please be safe on New Years Eve, we want to remind everyone to not drink and drive!

Updated 12/14/09

Second Alarm Fire in Troy

At around 5pm Troy Fire was dispatched on a First Alarm to 18 Mill Street, for smoke in a building. Upon arrival, Deputy Hebert established command, and informed dispatch that there was a working fire, and requested a second alarm. Mutual Aid companies from Fitzwilliam, Rindge, Keene, Meadowood, and Swanzey were dispatched to the scene.

An interior attack was made by Cpt. Todd Carter,     FF. Brett Murray, and FF. Nicholas Jacobetz. Heavy smoke conditions and older building construction were encountered, and the interior team ended extinguishing an oven fire, with some previous extension.

All of the building occupants were evacuated safely, and no one was injured. We were informed that the occupant owned a cat, which we found safely hiding beneath the bed. A job well done by all of the Troy firefighters and the assisting mutual aid companies.

                             (Photo from Keene Sentinel)

Updated 1/5/10

Structure Fire in Fitzwilliam

At 0129 HRs, Troy Fire was dispatched to 5 Royalston Rd in Fitzwilliam on a 1st Alarm Assignment. Reports from the scene indicated a fully involved structure fire. 34 Engine 2 and 34 Tanker 1 Responded. Upon arrival Dep. Chief Meader, and FF’s Murray and Huntoon went straight to the fire ground, and began an exterior attack along with members of Fitzwilliam FD. Chief Huntoon and Dep. Chief Hebert laid a 5” line approximately 1100 ft to a small quarry pond to supply water. Captain Carter and FF Lyman assisted setting up main water supply at the scene.

The fire took around 2.5 hours to get under control, due to only being able to utilize an exterior attack. Eight Fire Departments responded, with around 50 firefighters. The resident of the building awoke to choking on smoke, and made egress by jumping out of a second story window. Fortunately, the resident received only minor injuries, and refused transport to the hospital.

An excellent job was done by all of the responding companies. A friendly reminder from the Troy Fire Dept, make sure that you  install ample smoke detectors in your home, they save lives!

Updated 1/15/10

Tree Harvester Fully Involved

At 1221Hrs Troy Fire was dispatched Mutual Aid to Fitzwilliam for a tree harvester fire in the woods. Chief   Huntoon and FF Murray responded in 34B1 with 9 fire extinguishers. While they were enroute, Command requested more manpower, and Capt. Carter responded via POV with three more Troy Firefighters. Vehicles could only go so far, and firefighters from Troy, Fitzwilliam, and Rindge carted around 40 fire extinguishers as well as various other gear approximately 1/4mi into the woods to reach the vehicle. The fire took around an hour to get under control. After all the extinguishers were used, crews used shovels to throw snow on the vehicle, which eventually put it out.

Definitely a very physically demanding call, and a great job by all of the responding companies!

Updated 1/26/10

Winter Storm

During the last week in February, an intense storm ripped across New Hampshire, prompting a state of emergency to be declared. Troy ran quite a few calls, ranging from flooding basements, to trees on wires, to MVAs. Pictured below is a Motor Vehicle Rollover located on the lawn of the Troy Mills.

Updated 3/11/10