Hillsboro Fire / EMS

03/17/2026

02/26/2026

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed the identity of the victim as Michael D. Paul, 71, of Windsor. Paul’s cause and manner of death are pending. The investigation into the cause and origin of the fire is ongoing and no additional information is available at this time.

INITIAL NEWS RELEASE: MAN DECEASED AFTER FIRE AT WINDSOR HOME

WINDSOR, N.H. – New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey and Hillsboro Fire Chief Kenny Stafford Jr. announce that one person is deceased and a joint investigation is underway after a fire at a home in Windsor.

At 3:54 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, members of the Hillsboro Fire Department responded to Stone Circle in Windsor after a caller reported their neighbor’s home was smoldering. When the first responders arrived, they found a single-family home nearly burnt to the ground and learned that one person was unaccounted for.

Firefighters determined the fire had been active for a significant amount of time before they got to the scene, extinguished remaining hot spots, and began to search for the person reported missing.

Investigators with the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office have responded to the scene and are leading the investigation into the cause and origin of the fire. An adult male has been located deceased.

At this time, investigators do not believe the fire is suspicious. The name of the victim is being withheld pending an autopsy scheduled at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Members of the Hillsboro Fire Department are assisting investigators at the scene. Firefighters from Henniker, Deering, Antrim, and Washington also responded. No first responders were hurt during this incident.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office at (603) 223-4289 or [email protected].

Following the recent winter weather, the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office would also like to remind all residents and visitors to ensure their driveways and fire hydrants are clear of snow and ice in the event of an emergency.

No further information is available at this time.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year !! Please be safe.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us here at the Hillsboro Fire Department and EMS.

12/19/2025

Congratulations to Officer Meattey and Officer Dustin on successfully completing the 201st New Hampshire Police Academy, which began over the summer. Both officers will now complete a sixteen week in house field training program.

(Pictured left to right: Sgt. Bannister, Sgt. Hodgen, Officer Meattey, Chief Parsons, Officer Dustin, Lt. McSweeney)

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at the Hillsboro Fire Department and EMS

11/11/2025

Thank you to all

10/31/2025

Please be safe tonight. Make sure you visit the firehouse!

10/15/2025

Burning ban is still in effect even though it rained.

10/04/2025

State wide burning ban is still in effect.