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About Us....
The Tamworth Fire Department covers 64 square miles of north-eastern
Services are provided by a full-time Fire Chief and a staff of 33 volunteers running out of 4 fire stations. The Department has four engines, a hose-reel truck, three forestry vehicles, and a staff car. Tamworth Fire is an active member of the Ossipee Valley Mutual Aid Association.
Fireman's Club Benefit Auction!!!
Saturday July 10th
10:00am S. Tamworth Fire Station
Guest Auctioneer George Cleveland
SUMMER FUN !!!!
Each July Fourth, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks - devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death. The Alliance to Stop Consumer Fireworks is a group of health and safety organizations, coordinated by NFPA, that urges the public to avoid the use of consumer fireworks and instead, to enjoy displays of fireworks conducted by trained professionals.
Just the Facts:
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In 2006, fireworks caused an estimated 32,600 reported fires, including 1,700 total structure fires, 600 vehicle fires, and 30,300 outside and other fires. These fires resulted in an estimated 6 civilian deaths, 70 civilian injuries and $34 million in direct property damage.
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In 2007, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 9,800 people for fireworks related injuries. 56% of 2007 emergency room fireworks-related injuries were to the extremities and 36% were to the head. 49% of the 2007 fireworks injuries were burns, while 29% were contusions and lacerations. Two of five (42%) people injured by fireworks were under the age of 15. The risk of fireworks injury was two-and-a-half times as high for children ages 5-9 or 10-14 as for the general population. Sparklers, fountains, and novelties alone accounted for 36% of the emergency room fireworks injuries in 2007.
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The risk of fireworks injury was two-and-a-half times as high for children ages 10-14 as for the general population.
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In 2001-2005, an estimated 1 person per year was killed in reported fires started by fireworks, while 6 people per year were killed directly by fireworks.
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On Independence Day in a typical year, more U.S. fires are reported than on any other day, and fireworks account for half of those fires, more than any other cause of fires.
Information courtesy of NFPA.org
Fire Permits Required!
The State of New Hampshire requires all persons to obtain a fire permit before starting ANY outside fire unless the ground is covered with snow for an area at least 100 feet from where the fire will be. This must be done prior to starting the fire rain or shine. For more infomation...click here
