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On behalf of all of the men and women of the Goffstown Fire Department, welcome to our page! Our is designed to provide you with information about your fire department and the efforts to achieve our mission of providing emergency response, education, communication and interaction with the community of Goffstown. Your fire department staff is a hardworking and dedicated group of people who are proud to serve our residents and visitors; and do so with pride in their jobs and great care and compassion in the services they provide. Our staff is dedicated to delivering the highest quality customer service whatever the opportunity, and you have our commitment that we will do whatever we can to provide services that exceed your expectations. This page is a limited public forum intended to share safety information, news, and community updates from the Goffstown Fire Department. We welcome open discussion, but comments must remain respectful and on topic. We do not censor comments based on viewpoint. However, the department reserves the right to hide or remove comments that contain any of the following strictly prohibited content:
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09/21/2026

We LOVE trainings that require clearance from air traffic control!

If you see our massive ladder truck extended all the way to the heavens around town this Tuesday and Wednesday, do not panic. The machines have not risen, and AI hasn't assumed control of our fleet!

Our firefighters are just undergoing intensive aerial training with renowned Truck Tactics. We're practicing high-angle rescues, precision ladder placement, and the highly technical skill of concealing our legs playing the maracas at 100 feet in the air.

Specialized Aerial Training Disclaimer:
- What is the training for?
Practice for those ultimate "hard-to-reach" places. Think of this truck as the world's most aggressive backscratcher for that one maddening itch right between your shoulder blades that you normally rub against a doorframe like a desperate grizzly bear.
- This is a low-budget operation.
There are no A list Hollywood cameos, no stunt doubles, and absolutely nobody is doing a superhero jump off the top. Mostly because that isn't covered by insurance and our backs would instantly turn into dust.
- In flight meal anyone?
We begged. Offered a $50 tip. But no food delivery service will launch a burrito out of a t-shirt cannon or hire an acrobat to hand-deliver a pizza into the ladder bucket.
- Eyes on the road, rubbernecker!
If you Tokyo-drift into a mailbox while you were busy squinting up at us, we will have to come down from our majestic sky castle to fill out paperwork, deliver a "we aren't mad, just disappointed" speech, and take your keys.

Ultimately, we train on the ladder for one reason: total emergency versatility. Whether we need to argue with your judgmental cat who refuses to leave its tree-gargoyle perch or pull Santa Claus out of a chimney because he underestimated the post-cookie bloating—we are ready. Please focus on the road ahead while we master the world's coolest multi-tool.

09/16/2026

ATTENTION ALL FAIRYTALE THINGS

If your home suddenly smells like Shrek’s swamp after a night of mean Weedrat stew, we need to talk.

Unlike Shrek's badonkadonk, natural gas and Propane are actually odorless. Utility companies add a weaponized stench called mercaptan to it so you can sniff out a leak.

"But Lord Farquaad, I just got my propane tank filled!"

Plot twist:
Propane tanks can play mind games with the scent. You are most likely to get a concentrated dose of pure swamp-funk if:
- Your tank ran very low or empty. When a tank sits empty, moisture and rust can build up inside. That sneaky rust chemically absorbs the mercaptan, masking the smell. But when a fresh delivery stirs things up, or as the tank empties out, that trapped, chaotic funk can suddenly release all at once.
- It’s a brand-new tank. Fresh steel can temporarily absorb the odor, making the smell unpredictable.

THE GOLDEN RULE: Unless the Onion Carriage delivery truck is actively idling in your driveway, WE DO NOT GUESS.

If you smell the funk inside, do NOT do any of the following:
- Do NOT flip a light switch.
- Do NOT let Donkey make waffles.
- Do NOT light an earwax candle to "fix the vibe."
- Do NOT text Lord Farquaad from the couch asking "u smell gas?"

A single static spark can send your roof into Far Far Away. If you smell it, use your legs:
- Get out of your swamp.
- Get far away.
- Call 911 from OUTSIDE.

"That'll do, Donkey. That'll do."

09/14/2026

HEY YOU GUYSSSS! WE HAVE A GLEN LAKE FUGITIVE

This past weekend, Goffstown Fire’s elite Maritime Interdiction Unit (okay, two guys in a truck) responded to a high-stakes, slow-motion crisis. A mysterious rogue vessel was spotted around the lake. After a tense, 0.5-mph standoff, we successfully apprehended a giant, runaway swim raft.

The raft clearly found Chester Copperpot’s old map, yelled "Goonies never say die!" and decided to break away to hunt for One-Eyed Willy’s rich stuff.

The suspect is currently in custody at the boat launch. It is refusing to cooperate, won't tell us its name, and is demanding a Baby Ruth bar before it answers any questions. We tried to get it to do the Truffle Shuffle, but it just floated there awkwardly.

If you woke up today, looked out at the lake, and realized that your once loyal float has successfully ghosted you to go on a high-seas adventure, come collect it at the Glen Lake boat ramp before the Fratelli's do!

09/12/2026

Today, the Goffstown Fire Department pauses to honor the memory of Captain William "Bill" Connor, who passed away on September 12, 2024, while actively serving our community.

Captain Connor dedicated over 30 years to the fire service, beginning his journey with Goffstown as a call firefighter back in 1980. Throughout his decades of selfless protection, he rose through the ranks to serve as a Lieutenant, Health Officer, Captain, and Director of the Community Risk Division. He was also a proud Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of New Hampshire.

Bill was more than just a highly skilled professional; he was the smiling face that greeted everyone who walked into the firehouse, a dedicated mentor to young firefighters, and a true pillar of the Goffstown community.

We send our deepest thoughts and prayers to his wife Nancy, his children Brad and Jennica, his grandchildren, and all those who loved him. Captain Connor, your legacy lives on in the community you protected and the department you helped build. Rest easy. We have the watch from here.

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago today, our nation changed forever. On September 11, 2001, ordinary people faced extraordinary moments with unmatched courage.

Today, in remembrance of the innocent civilians who lost their lives, the police officers, EMS personnel, and the 343 members of the FDNY who gave everything in the line of duty we will present Old Glory from Tower 1 over Mast Road.

Their sacrifice remains etched in our hearts and guides our commitment to service every single day.

09/09/2026

It's MythBusters time - GFD Edition!

We’ve heard some pretty wild rumors floating around about fire extinguishers. Today, we are setting the record straight (at least for our beloved followers).

Myth 1: All Extinguishers are the Same
Sure. And a unicycle is basically a Harley. Use the wrong one and you’re just inviting the fire to a bigger party. Remember the Jackson 5 song: ABC is easy as 123.
Class A: Trash and wood (Think: Campfires and old receipts)
Class B: Liquids (Think: Spilled gasoline)
Class C: Electrical (Think: Your toaster acting possessed)
Read the label, folks. Matching matters.

Myth 2 - It's Brand New, I've Never Pulled the Pin
Right. And that mystery Tupperware container from 2024 in the back of your fridge is getting more delicious the longer you ignore it. Time ruins everything. If the pressure needle isn't squarely in the green zone, that extinguisher has quit its job without telling you. Check the gauge. Make sure you aren't relying on a piece of historic pantry decor to save your kitchen.

Myth 3 - Aim for the Flames
Fire is not a bad smell, and an extinguisher is not Febreze. Aiming at the top of the fire does absolutely nothing except create expensive special effects. You have to hit the fuel source at the bottom. Remember P.A.S.S.: Pull the pin, Aim low, Squeeze, Sweep. If you don't aim low, you're just redecorating your kitchen in white powder.

Myth 4 - You Need to Shake it Like a Polaroid
Listen, you are not John Cena entering the WWE Royal Rumble. Stop slamming life-saving equipment like a vending machine that stole your Doritos. Banging it against the floor to "mix it up" is a great way to fracture the valve. Leave the aggressive shaking to the barista making your quad-shot, iced oat milk lavender white chocolate mocha macchiato.

We double-dog-dare you: drop everything (unless you're holding a baby) walk over the closest fire extinguisher right now, take a picture of it, and post it in the comments below. Let's see that needle squarely in the green zone. If you're currently harboring a dusty 20-year-old relic, show us anyway—we promise to only judge you a little bit.

09/04/2026

Glen Lake is shrinking; this is not a drill. The annual Glen Lake draw-down begins October 31st because nothing says "Happy Halloween" quite like transitioning from a beautiful lake to a haunted swamp.

Float Eviction - Get your boats down to the Elm Street public ramp before draw-down if you don't want them repurposed as winter lawn ornaments.
Involuntary Furlough - It’s only going down a foot or two, but to a six-inch bass, it’s a sudden and terrifying eviction notice. Even Glennie, our legendary lake monster, is upset from the lack of room to play Marco Polo.
Soil Sample - Absolutely no diving off docks unless you want to lawn-dart your cranium straight into the silt. We discourage performing a geological test with your teeth.
Reptile Squatters - Local turtles are officially packing their bags. Furious about the lack of premium sunbathing choices they are expected to knock on lakeside backdoors demanding refunds.
Deep-Sixed Trick-or-Treating - The lowered waterline is about to expose every pair of coveted Oakleys and iPhones clumsily fumbled into the abyss. The local raccoons thank you for their new tech-bro influencer look.

Be safe moving your boats, keep your skulls intact, and let the trash pandas have their treasure.

09/02/2026

It’s fair season, Goffstown! Over the next month, the crisp NH autumn air is officially being replaced by aerosolized lard. To ease your suffering, our ambulances have been overstocked with antacid tablets.

Read our midway survival guide. Your wallet, stomach, and sanity will thank you:

THE MOTION SICKNESS GAUNTLET - Do not release your offspring into the wild. The midway is a vortex of teenage angst and monster trucks disguised as strollers. Tie a neon balloon to your kid, if they get loose you can identify them in the funnel cake smog.
WAIT 1,800 SECONDS - Ingesting a buffet of deep-fried food and immediately boarding the Tilt-A-HURL is converting yourself into a human sprinkler. Raining carb soup upon unsuspecting fairgoers is in direct violation of the Geneva Convention.
4-H JUDGEMENT - Fair lemonade contains enough sugar to punch your pancreas into early retirement. Drink water. If you pass out from dehydration in the viewing barn, do not expect mercy from the livestock. The goats will form a circle, and the pigs will record it.
THE PLASTIC SAUNA - Corn dogs, turkey legs, and fries, Oh My! Eat in moderation or you'll spend three hours gripping blue portable toilet walls, sobbing Dorothy’s prayer: "There’s no place like my own bathroom. There's no place like my own bathroom."

Stay safe, enjoy the fair accordingly, and remember: the Tilt-A-HURL can be hosed down, but your shattered dignity cannot.

08/31/2026

Six years ago today, on August 31, 2020, the Goffstown Fire Department and our entire community suffered an unimaginable loss with the sudden line-of-duty passing of Captain Steven W. Tower.

Steve dedicated over 30 years of his life to protecting the Town of Goffstown. He served our department with distinction as a firefighter, Training Captain, and Interim Fire Chief. He was a natural leader and a selfless mentor who found his greatest joy in training others and watching his fellow firefighters succeed. Beyond the firehouse, Steve embodied the Golden Rule every single day, bringing a quick wit, a massive smile, and a generous heart to everyone he met.

Today, we hold his immediate family Nancy, Kerry and Garrett, his extended family, and his many friends close in our thoughts.

Steve, your legacy lives on in every life you saved, every firefighter you trained, and the standard of excellence you left behind. We still have the watch from here, Cap. Rest in Peace.

08/27/2026

Ole Goffstown, next week (8/31) is the annual running of the children (aka first day of school). May God have mercy on your morning commute.

As always, here are some suggestions from your favorite Fire Department:

The Yellow Submarines with Tires
- That flashing metal appendage that looks like a stop sign is not multiple-choice; stop your car.
- Yes, the submarine stops at all crosswalks. No, the helmsman cannot hear you screaming into your steering wheel. Stop tailgating them.

The NASCAR Pit Lane
- This is a drop-off zone, it's one day, not a tearful goodbye to college. Unlatch the kid, kiss their forehead, and push them out. They are resilient.
- Don't use this lane to solve world hunger or finish that classic look of smoky eyes on your mug. Do that at home.

The Neon Cladded Gandalf's
- Crossing guards are middle-earth wizards. They stop trucks with a plastic sign and a glare that mimics grandma's disappointment. Obey them instantly.

The Sidewalk Zig Zaggers
- Tell your kids to pause TikTok and look both ways (not up and down) before playing Frogger on Mast Road.
- If your kid rides a bike, strap a helmet to their noggin. If they complain it's not "cool", tell them cervical collars are worse!

Have a safe and wonderful school year! May your coffee be strong, your morning commute be stress free, and your child's sudden Ferris Bueller "fever" miraculously disappear the second the school bus drives away. (Bring us the keys to the Ferrari....for safe keeping!)

Address

18 Church Street
Goffstown, NH
03045

Telephone

+16034973619

Website

https://goffstown.com/158/Fire

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