Croydon Fire Department

08/04/2026

🔥🔥. Today, Aug 4, 2026, at approximately 4:45 PM, Croydon Fire Department, along with our mutual aid partners from Grantham, Newport, and Sunapee Fire Departments, and New London Ambulance, were dispatched to a reported first alarm for smoke coming from the roof area of a residence in Croydon.

After searching for the residence for approximately 10 minutes, crews located the property and observed smoke conditions from the front yard. Upon arrival and investigation, it was determined that the smoke was coming from an illegal outdoor burn.

Fire personnel quickly extinguished the fire, and the scene was cleared without incident.
This incident serves as an important reminder to ensure your residence has a clearly visible house number.

When calling 911 for a fire, medical emergency, or any other emergency, providing an accurate address is critical. In this case, locating the residence took additional time, which can delay emergency response. Clearly posted house numbers help first responders find you quickly when every second counts.

Croydon Fire Department would also like to remind residents that outdoor burning regulations remain in effect and that permits are required when applicable. If you have questions regarding outdoor burning, please contact the fire department before burning.🔥🔥🔥🔥🚒🚒

07/26/2026

Public Statement from the Croydon Fire Department

Today, the Croydon Fire Department conducted a motor vehicle accident training exercise alongside our valued mutual aid partners. Training like this is essential to ensuring that firefighters and emergency responders are prepared to work together safely, efficiently, and effectively when real emergencies occur.

These exercises allow responders to sharpen critical skills in vehicle stabilization, patient extrication, scene safety, and incident command while reinforcing the partnerships that are vital during large or complex emergencies.

The Croydon Fire Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who helped make today's training a success, including the Plainfield ,Grantham ,Springfield , New London Fire departments , New London Hospital, Grantham Police Department, and all of the firefighters, instructors, volunteers, and support staff who dedicated their time and expertise.

Our commitment to training and working together strengthens our ability to serve and protect our communities. We are grateful for the continued partnerships that make exercises like this possible.

07/10/2026

Reminder to those who live near the fire station. We will be doing fireworks tomorrow night, the 11th for the celebration. Make sure your pets are safe. 

07/01/2026

06/30/2026

🥵🥵With high temperatures expected over the next several days, the Croydon Fire Department will open the fire station hall as a cooling center on Wednesday and Thursday for anyone seeking relief from the heat.

The cooling center will be open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. Although the facility will not be staffed, members of the Croydon Fire Department will stop by periodically throughout the day to check on the building.

Residents are encouraged to utilize this resource and take the necessary precautions to stay safe during the heat.

Please be advised that pets are not permitted inside the cooling center.

06/18/2026

🔥🔥🔥⚡️⚡️The Croydon Fire Department has responded to 12 emergency calls within the past 3 hours. Residents are advised to exercise extreme caution when approaching areas with downed trees or wires due to recent storm damage.

When encountering downed power lines, maintain a safe distance and assume they are energized. Report any downed lines to emergency services or the utility company promptly.

Avoid areas marked with cones or barricades, as they may pose hazards. Please follow directions from emergency personnel and road crews as they work to restore services. Your cooperation and patience during the recovery efforts are appreciated.🔥🔥🔥⚡️⚡️

06/08/2026

06/03/2026

Our deepest condolences go out to the Sunapee Fire Department and the family of Dana Ramspott.

Dana was a dedicated firefighter, a great man, and a valued member of the community. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Please keep his family, friends, and fellow firefighters in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Rest easy, Dana.

Sunapee Fire Department Announces the Passing of Retired Assistant Chief Dana Ramspott

It is with profound sadness that the Sunapee Fire Department announces the passing of Retired Assistant Chief Dana Ramspott following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Dana passed away on June 2, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.

Retired Assistant Chief Ramspott dedicated 41 years, 1 month, and 17 days of faithful service to the Town of Sunapee and the Sunapee Fire Department before retiring on August 31, 2025. Throughout his distinguished career, Dana rose through the ranks and served as a respected leader within the department. He helped guide the Sunapee Fire Department through numerous administrative changes and played a vital role in mentoring and training generations of firefighters and emergency responders.

Dana’s commitment to the fire service, his leadership, and his dedication to the community left a lasting impact on the department. Many of the members he helped train and mentor are now rising through the ranks themselves, continuing the legacy of service and professionalism that he exemplified throughout his career.

The members of the Sunapee Fire Department extend their deepest condolences to Dana’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.

Funeral services for Retired Assistant Chief Dana Ramspott will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Sunapee Fire Station, located at 9 Sargent Road in Sunapee, New Hampshire.

All Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement personnel who knew or worked with Dana are encouraged to attend. The requested attire for public safety personnel is Class A Uniforms or equivalent dress uniform attire. Members of the public are also welcome to attend and pay their respects.

For over four decades, Dana answered the call to serve his community. His contributions to the Sunapee Fire Department and the Town of Sunapee will never be forgotten.

Rest easy, Chief. Your watch is complete.

05/24/2026

Our hearts, our prayers, and our condolences this morning are with the family of Boston Fire Department Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr. and his brother and sister firefighters on Boston Fire Rescue Company 2 and across the Department.

05/24/2026

SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESS/MEDIA RELEASE

INCIDENT TYPE: 1st Alarm Building Fire
INCIDENT DATE: 5/23/2026
INCIDENT TIME: 22:12
INCIDENT LOCATION: Lake Ave - Sunapee
SUNAPEE APPARATUS ON SCENE: Engine 2
INCIDENT COMMANDER: Lieutenant Timothy White

On Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 at 22:12, the Sunapee Fire Department, along with mutual aid from New London and Springfield, were dispatched to a residence on Lake Avenue in Sunapee for a reported smoke condition inside a residence.

While fire personnel were still responding to the station, officers from the Sunapee Police Department arrived on scene at 22:14 and advised responding units of a visible smoke condition inside the residence along with a strong odor of smoke. Due to these initial reports, additional mutual aid resources including Newport Ladder 3 and Croydon Tanker 2 were requested.

Sunapee Engine 2 arrived on scene at 22:20 and reported nothing showing from the exterior of a large two-story wood-frame residence. However, upon making entry, Sunapee Fire personnel confirmed a moderate smoke condition and odor inside the home. Firefighters immediately began investigating the source while mutual aid companies continued to the scene.

Sunapee Fire was assisted on scene by New London Engine 1, Springfield Tanker 1, Newport Ladder 3, Croydon Tanker 2, and New London Ambulance 4.

After a thorough investigation, fire personnel determined the cause of the smoke to be an issue with the home’s HVAC system. Once the source was identified, the incident was declared under control at 22:45, and crews began ventilating the residence to remove the smoke and odor.

All Sunapee Fire and mutual aid units cleared the scene at 23:13.

This incident highlights the importance of having properly working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home, as well as the importance of evacuating quickly anytime there is a possible emergency.

It also demonstrates the critical role mutual aid plays in protecting our community.

As a primarily on-call (volunteer) fire department, and with this incident occurring during a holiday weekend, the Sunapee Fire Department only had six personnel available to respond. Strong relationships with our surrounding mutual aid departments are essential to ensuring the highest level of service to the residents and visitors of Sunapee.

We would like to sincerely thank New London, Springfield, Newport, Croydon, and New London Ambulance for their assistance last night.

Press Release Submitted by Lieutenant/Public Information Officer Timothy White
603-558-7929
[email protected]