Granite State Fire Service Support Team

05/25/2026

It is with profound sadness that the Pembroke Fire Department announces the passing of retired Chief Paul M. Gagnon.

Chief Gagnon joined the Pembroke Fire Department in June of 1974, faithfully serving as Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief, and ultimately Chief from January 2021 until his retirement in April 2025. During the 1970's, he also volunteered with Tri-Town Volunteer Ambulance.

Chief Gagnon's commitment to public safety continued through his full-time career with the Concord Police Department, where he served as a Juvenile Detective before retiring as Sergeant in 2001.

Visiting hours will be Thursday, June 4th from 4:00pm to 7:00 pm in the Roan Family Funeral Home, 167 Main St. Pembroke. Emergency Service Personnel are requested to line up at 6:30pm with a walk-through as 6:45pm

A celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, June 5th at 11:00 am in the Grace Capital Church, 542 Pembroke St. Pembroke. A reception will follow at the church.

05/25/2026

Rest in Peace, retired Pembroke Fire Chief Paul Gagnon. Services are pending and will be announced shortly.

04/20/2026

This is amazing news for those who are attending.

🚨URGENT NEWS!🚨
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the campus of the United States Fire Administration will be open for the 2026 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, scheduled for May 2–3 in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
https://www.firehero.org/2026/04/20/on-campus/

04/17/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with Chief Hastings family and the Hampstead, NH Fire-Rescue & Emergency Management

The Hampstead Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire Chief Walter "Chip" Hastings. Chip joined the department in 1967 along with his wife Susan and together they served for over 42 years. Chip served for 30 years as Chief of Department. He will be remembered fondly by the generations of firefighters he mentored in service to the community. Our thoughts are with his family.
Details of the funeral arrangements will be announced.

04/15/2026

04/09/2026

https://obits.phaneuf.net/samantha-allen

View Samantha Renee Allen's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/08/2026

Wake And Funeral Details For Retired MFD Chief Andre (Andy) Parent

Calling hours at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03104 will be Monday, April 13th from 3 to 7 pm.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Saint Joseph Cathedral, 145 Lowell Street, Manchester, NH 03104 on Tuesday, April 14th at 10 AM, followed by a private ceremony at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Manchester.

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View Andre R. "Andy" Parent Sr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/07/2026

Please keep Nashua Fire Rescue as well as the family and friends of Supervisor Allen in your thoughts and prayers. sister

04/07/2026

Please keep the family and friends of Chief Parent as well as the City of Manchester, NH Fire Department in your thoughts and prayers.

Our department is mourning the loss of retired Fire Chief Andre Parent, a man who devoted 34 years to protecting and serving this community. Chief Parent was more than a leader—he was a mentor, a steady presence, and a true example of what it means to serve. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and all who loved him.