Canterbury NH Fire & Rescue

05/27/2026

Safety signs and equipment have been installed at all of our beach river access points. Use caution, as the current is deceptively fast, and there are steep
drop-offs not far from shore.

05/19/2026

If you live on Foster Road & lost power this afternoon it’s because a tree took down a powerline which started a brush fire. It was initially a challenge because of the live wires, but we were able to keep the fire contained after an aggressive effort. All should be restored as of now.

05/16/2026

We send our condolences to the family, friends & coworkers of the young firefighter who gave the ultimate sacrifice during yesterday’s tragic fire in Maine.

Augusta – The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has identified the firefighter killed in the line of duty in yesterday’s Searsmont explosion as 27-year-old Morrill Firefighter Andrew Cross. State Fire Marshal Shawn Esler said, “Our deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers are with the firefighter’s family, loved ones, and colleagues during this devastating time.

The Maine State Police will assist with the honorable transfer this morning from the Medical Examiner’s Office at 34 Hospital Street. The procession will travel along Route 3 to Risposta’s Funeral Home in Belfast. Further information on funeral arrangements and memorial services will be shared as details become available.

05/13/2026

Last week Chief Gamache, Lt. Batchelder and Lt. Bickers traveled to Ocala, Florida to perform the final inspection on our new pumper.

This process allowed us the ensure that this fire truck was built to spec, and afforded us the ability to drive it and to identify issues that needed to be addressed before delivery.

Before the end of May, it will be shipped to the local dealer where it will be lettered and the finishing touches will be completed.

Upon delivery to town, expected in early June, the manufacturer will conduct training for our members. Then, our members will complete department specific training before the truck is placed in service.

This truck was ordered in 2023 after approval at the town meeting. It will replace our 1996 fire engine that will be placed out of service.

05/11/2026

As part of NH's CPR challenge, the Canterbury Fire Department will be offering a free training session on May 19 from 1100-1200. The hands-on only training will take place at the fire station within the municipal complex at 26 Baptist Rd. This training will take well less that 1 hour and may very well save a life someday. A life of a family member, a friend or a random person. If you would like to attend this free training fill out the form on the link below. We hope to see you!

https://cprchallengenh.com/rsvp/31

04/25/2026

Thank you to all that came out to support us this morning at our annual pancake breakfast

04/07/2026

Details of today’s fire in town. Thank you yo all who responded.

04/02/2026

Members of our department spent some time this week on what is commonly known as a mid-point inspection on our new pumper. A mid-point inspection is a critical step in the manufacturing process of complex equipment like fire trucks. Its purpose is to verify that the production is on track, ensure quality control, and identify any potential issues or defects before the final stages of production.
This truck, approved for purchase at town meeting in 2023 is slated to come off the assembly line in late April where it will be shipped to our local dealer in Maine. It is anticipated that this vehicle will be prepared to serve the town in mid to late June.

03/17/2026

With the recent warm temperatures & snow melt, all outside burning will need to permit beginning today, 3/17/26. Permits can be purchased online at

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02/07/2026

At 2319 last evening shortly after it began to snow we responded to interstate 93 south just north of exit 18 for a single vehicle motor vehicle accident. The vehicle, which had struck a granite ledge and came to rest on its side with two occupants who were both transported to a local hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries.
As crews were working this accident, standard precautions were put in place by police by the responders. These precautions include flares, traffic cones, and a blocker engine upstream as well as our responders having the appropriate reflective gear on. While working the scene, a second vehicle came through the work zone and crashed in the middle of our blocking zone. This vehicle narrowly missed the first responders working on the scene as well as the emergency vehicles. The occupant of the second vehicle was not injured. Thankfully no responders or equipment were struck.
Working with our crew on the incident were Penacook Rescue as well as NH State Police