Stoddard Fire & Rescue

06/11/2026

Tickets are now on sale at Mill Village Country Store for our annual chicken BBQ on Saturday July 11 at 4pm. Please stop by to purchase yours before they sell out.

We are also holding our Fire Truck of Cheer raffle this summer. Tickets will be on sale at the BBQ for $1 each or 6 for $5.

Want to Venmo for bbq or raffle tickets? Please do so to -p-merrill (0805 last four of cell) and be sure to specify what it’s for with your name and phone number.

Thank you for your support!

06/05/2026

HIGH Fire Danger today

Please safe burning for the evening.

Never leave unattended, have a water source nearby and be safe.

05/22/2026

Saturday MODERATE Fire Danger
Sunday LOW Fire Danger

Please burn safely, have a water source nearby and never leave unattended!

Enjoy this holiday weekend and take a moment to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

05/20/2026

HIGH FIRE DANGER TODAY
No burning allowed during the day, only after 5pm. Gusty winds today and temps in the 80s.

05/19/2026

May 17th marked the beginning of National EMS Week 2026 - SFRD is grateful for the providers who serve our community.

Thank you to those whose entire EMS career has been with SFRD, those who have joined us and shared their experience from other agencies, and those who have since retired or taken on a scene support role after many years as a provider.

We recognize the following members for their level and years of licensure, many of whom also share a dual role as firefighters:

PJ Lamothe: EMT 1980
Alan Merrill: EMR 2000 / EMT 2006
Margo Santoro: EMT 2006
Colleen Durward: EMT 2011 / AEMT 2017 / Paramedic 2026
Kendra Melamed: EMT 2019 / AEMT 2024
Liam Edson: EMT 2019
Brandi Hayes: EMT 2020 / AEMT 2026
Steph Houghton: EMT 2021 / AEMT 2024
Ian Ward: EMT 2026

05/17/2026

We had a fantastic training yesterday with multiple towns and agencies. Cheshire County EMS American Red Cross of Northern New England

Thank you to the Healys for the use of their property.

Thank you to the Whitney Road Association residents for your patience and understanding.

Thank you to Joe and Dave for spearheading this great event.

Thank you WMUR-TV and The Keene Sentinel for media coverage.

https://www.wmur.com/article/firefighters-brush-up-on-skills-as-drought-lingers/71326275?fbclid=IwZnRzaAR2r-pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeNHpIpnFVE71UwzsSncidmrdBpX7UxN7GlbImed8BqBULHAfS5ta2TzbAKHs_aem_YWdncwCapnoWe7gLQK0CkVVxwyVz&brid=YWdncwHiG2NzWoWPWcXSYsHfTiEi

While recent rain has helped the ongoing drought, dry conditions are still increasing the risk and severity of wildfires. That is why a group of firefighters took the day on Saturday to refresh some of their skills.

05/13/2026

Forestry Training | Saturday May 16

Starting at 7:00 AM, there will be a heavy fire apparatus and personnel presence at the beginning of Whitney Road for a multi-town forestry training exercise. Please use caution when entering and exiting the road. Every effort will be made to minimize disruptions for residents. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Send a message to learn more

05/12/2026

HIGH FIRE DANGER

Gusty winds today which will increase risk of wildfires. Please no burning during the day. Stay safe!

05/03/2026

We would like to congratulate one of your own, Colleen Durward, as she passed the NREMT today and is now a paramedic! Congratulations on all your hard work.

05/01/2026

LOW FIRE DANGER - SATURDAY

MODERATE FIRE DANGER - SUNDAY

Permits are required - please be safe!

Enjoy the weekend!