Q:
How can I obtain a burning permit? |
| A: Permits to burn brush and yard debris may be obtained at the
Safety Center or at Station 1 every day between 4:00 pm and
6:00 pm. There is no charge for a burning permit, which must
be issued on the day you would like to burn.
During
times of high forest fire danger, permits are not issued.
You are welcome to call the station to inquire if permits
are being issued on the day you would like to burn.
Seasonal
and commercial fire permits may also be available. For further
information, see the Burning
Permits page.
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| Q:
How can I schedule a tour of the fire station for my children
or civic group? |
A:
You can call either fire station, Monday through Friday, between
8:00 am and 6:00 pm and speak to the on-duty officer to schedule
a time.
|
Q:
How can I obtain a copy of a fire department report? |
A: Visit the Administrative
Offices, located in the Hooksett Safety Center at 15 Legends
Drive, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday,
between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
|
Q:
I would like to put an extinguisher in my home. What type
should I buy? |
|
Q:
Where should I put my smoke detectors and should I have more
than one? |
A:
See the Fire
Prevention page for the answer to this FAQ.
|
Q:
How can I get a job as a firefighter? |
A:
Various firefighting classes are available at the New Hampshire
Fire Acedmy (NHFA), as well as other institutions around the
state. To become a full-time firefighter, you must pass Firefighter
1, Firefighter 2, and the Certified Career Firefighter classes.
Along with that, you must obtain Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT) certification. Some fire departments also require you
have a commercial driver's license, EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic,
and/or Hazardous Materials Technician certifications.
After
these are obtained, you must sign up for the New Hampshire
Firefighter's Entrance Exam, put on annually by the NHFA.
After successfully passing the written and physical portions
of the exam, you are placed on a statewide eligibility list
and are eligible to apply for firefighting positions throughout
New Hampshire, until the eligibility list expires.
For
more information, contact or visit the New
Hampshire Fire Academy. |
If
you have any questions regarding fire prevention, safety or
any other matter, please contact
the fire department at your convenience. |
