We are recruiting again. Both Per Diem and Duty shifts available.
EKFD is looking to add more members.
We have lost 6 in the last year to Full-Time Fire Service positions.
This is both a pride and joy thing. We take it as a compliment that we are starting people out on the right foot.
We are also happy for the EKFD members that are continuing their careers.
You can apply at the EKFD fire station, call 603-642-3141 or email ewarren@eastkingstonnh.gov
New Video Highlights Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries
The Fire Safety Research Institute has released a new video as part of its Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety campaign, to explain how to take precautions to protect your loved ones while using lithium-ion battery-powered devices and what to do in case of an emergency.
More tips can be found here.
East Kingston Fire Department Offers Grilling Safety Tips Ahead of Summer
Chief Ed Warren and the East Kingston Fire Department would like to share summer grilling and outdoor cooking safety tips.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), gas grills are the cause of an average of 9,079 home fires, 4,454 structure fires, and 4,625 outdoor fires annually.
As summer kicks off, the East Kingston Fire Department would like to share the following grilling and outdoor cooking safety tips from the NFPA with residents and community members.
While Cooking/General Tips
- Grills should only be used outdoors.
- Keep grills or outdoor cooking items away from the home.
- Grills should never be used or set up on closed porches or the second-story of a home or apartment building.
- Clean the grill before and after cooking to prevent grease build-up.
- Never leave a grill unattended while cooking and ensure it is off before returning to the home or leaving the property.
- Children and pets should be kept at least 3 feet away from the grilling area and grilling equipment, including propane tanks.
- Keep an extinguisher or water source nearby in case the fire from the grill gets out of control.
- Keep heat sources, and ignitions including lighters and matches, away from open fires and grills.
Propane Grills
- Check the tank hose for leaks before using it. Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose to check for a leak. If there is a propane leak bubbles will be released.
- If it smells like gas while cooking, safely turn off the grill and call 911 from a safe location.
- Do not smoke while handling a propane tank.
- If the flame goes out, turn the grill and gas off and wait at least five minutes before re-lighting it.
- When storing propane, keep in a cool, dry place outdoors and at least 10 feet away from a house, deck, or structure.
Charcoal Grills
- Only use charcoal starter fluid when starting a charcoal grill. Do not use gas or other lighter fluids.
- Let the coals cool completely before disposing. Dispose of coals in a cool metal container.
- Keep charcoal starter fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.
- There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use.
In case of an emergency call 911.
The East Kingston Fire Department would like to wish residents and community members a safe grilling season!
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East Kingston Fire Department Raises $7,500 for Couple That Lost Home in Nor’Easter
Chief Ed Warren reports that, thanks to significant generosity by community members, the East Kingston Fire Department raised $7,300 to assist a family that lost its home in a storm earlier this year.
On April 4, at about 8 a.m., a 70-foot-long pine tree branch fell onto a trailer home on Depot Road during a Nor’easter, bringing with it thousands of pounds of debris. Homeowners Dave Scaggell and Jennie Wadleigh, along with their cat, were inside and narrowly escaped injury. The home was declared a total loss.
Chief Warren and other first responders opened the station as a donation center and were quickly able to provide Scaggell and Wadleigh $500, clothing, pet food, and other home supplies.
The fundraising continued, though.
On Monday, July 8, the Department invited Scaggell and Wadleigh back to the station and presented them with a check for $7,300, along with more pet food, clothing, and supplies.
Scaggell and Wadleigh are currently living with family.
“The way our community responded reminds us of what a special place East Kingston is,” Chief Warren said. “We even had two children donate their allowance. People step up, no matter what their own needs are, to help someone less fortunate.”
Chief Warren wishes to thank the first responders and Department Administrator Heather Desmond for their efforts in supporting a family in need.
Jennie Wadleigh and Dave Scaggell accept donations raised by the East Kingston Fire Department from Chief Ed Warren. (Photo Courtesy East Kingston Fire Department)
A 70-foot tree branch crushed this mobile home on Depot Road in April. The East Kingston Fire Department raised $7,500 to assist the owners. (Photo Courtesy East Kingston Fire Department)
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