Atkinson Fire Department

04/13/2026

03/22/2026

Congratulations to Plaistow ALS and everyone who helped make it a reality, on a successful first year!

Atkinson Fire Department's transition to the primary ambulance transport service for our community has greatly benefited from this resource. Plaistow ALS responded to our community over 225 times and assisted with the transport of more than 100 high-acuity patients.

We are grateful to have such a dedicated and vital service available in our area.

03/06/2026

This week, our department proudly celebrated the one-year anniversary of becoming the Town’s primary transport agency. This milestone marks a significant chapter in the continued growth and evolution of the Atkinson Fire Department.

I am proud to report that our first year has been a great success, with Atkinson ambulance transporting over 400 patients to area hospitals. That success is a direct reflection of the dedication and professionalism of our members, the strong collaboration with Plaistow ALS and our area mutual aid partners, the ongoing support of our town officials, and the trust our residents place in us.

We do not take this responsibility lightly and fully understand the commitment and accountability these duties require. To successfully implement this operational change, a warrant article was overwhelmingly supported by the community to add staffing in 2025, and this funding is now being incorporated into the 2026 operating budget. We have also presented two Fire Department warrant articles, one to replace our 2011 command vehicle with funds already raised for this purpose, and a second to fund our capital reserve for future capital purchases. These measures ensure we have the proper equipment, staffing, and resources necessary to perform our duties safely and effectively.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about your Fire Department, please stop in for a visit or contact Chief Murphy at 603-362-5611.
Thank you for your continued trust and support as we remain committed to serving our community.

02/12/2026

🚒 Exciting News from Atkinson Fire! 🚒

Atkinson Fire is proud to welcome several new members to our team this last week, and the official promotion ceremony for our Fire Chief!

Please join us in congratulating:

🔥 New Call Member Logan Benko
🔥 New Full-Time LT/AEMT Tom Gleason
🔥 New Full-Time LT/Paramedic Tom Osborn
🔥 Chief Andy Murphy, officially sworn in as Fire Chief

Our two new Lieutenants bring extensive experience and levels of training from other New Hampshire communities, and we are excited to welcome them to Atkinson. Their knowledge and experience will be tremendous assets to our department as we continue to grow and evolve to meet our residents' needs.

We look forward to the leadership, dedication, and service each of these members will bring to our department and community.

Congratulations to all! 👏🚑🔥

01/24/2026

**Winter storm warning**

As you prepare for what is forecasted to be one of the larger snows totals in recent memory please review these tips from the Fire marhsalls office.

Your fire department has additional staffing in the station to be prepared if needed.

Emergencies Dial 911

Stay safe and warm


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Follow these fire and carbon monoxide safety tips while keeping warm during the upcoming snowstorm.

*Use generators outdoors with at least 20 feet distance from any windows and doors.
*Remove snow from around any exhaust vents.
*Keep snow and ice three feet away from fire hydrants.
*Safely clear your roof of ice and heavy, wet snow.

Follow NH Homeland Security and Emergency Management and visit ReadyNH.gov to learn more preparedness tips to help you and your family stay safe.

You can also stay informed by signing up for NH Alerts and monitoring National Weather Service radio or broadcast weather reports to keep track of changing conditions.

01/23/2026

***PRESS RELEASE***

01/20/2026

🚒🔥 Atkinson has exciting news! We’re proud to welcome our new Fire Chief, Andy Murphy. His leadership and dedication will help guide our department into a strong future. Welcome Chief! 👏

01/14/2026

This was a record year for the Atkinson Fire Department, marked by an unprecedented number of responses and the successful transition to full responsibility for ambulance transport. This accomplishment would not have been possible without a whole community effort. We are grateful for the support of our dedicated members, our dispatchers, town officials, and—most importantly—the residents who trusted us and stood behind us in support of our mission

01/05/2026

Please join us in celebrating and appreciating the members marking anniversaries in January, highlighting their dedication and value to our team.

Ted Stewart - 46 years
Andrew Fournier - 16 years

Our department currently possesses a cumulative total of 495.69 years of experience.
For those interested in exploring opportunities to join our team, we invite you to visit the fire station or access our department's website at http://www.town-atkinsonnh.com/fire.../pages/join-our-team. We offer a variety of volunteer, part-time, and paid-on-call positions. No prior experience is required, as we facilitate access to standardized fire and emergency medical services courses and maintain a comprehensive mentorship program.
For further information, please visit town-atkinsonnh.com

12/11/2025

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