Fallen Amherst Firefighter Honored at NH Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service
Press release Fallen Amherst Firefighter Honored at NH Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service. October is a special time of year in New England as the leaves on the trees change to vibrant colors, the air turns cooler, and we brace for winter. For the fire service October is a busy and important month that kicks off fire prevention efforts.. read more →
Invitate to Bid – Relocate / Enhance Emergency Communication
Amherst communication intends to relocate and enhance emergency communication by moving equipment to a new location on top of a water storage tank. Vendors / Contractors interesting in biding this project please see the bid specification below. http://www.amherstnhfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Scan_Doc0019.pdf .. read more →
Fire Prevention / Fire Alarm Ordinance
Effective September 1st the Amherst Board of Selectmen approved an ordinance pertaining to fire prevention and fire alarms in the Town ofAmherst. The ordinance accomplishes several things: First it adopts the state fire code as the minimum standard to follow and amends to code to include a user fees to recover half of the cost.. read more →
Residential Key Box (Knox Box) Requirements
Residential Key Box (Knox Box) Requirements On July 27 of this year the Amherst Board of Selectmen passed a Fire Prevention / Fire Alarm ordinance. This ordinance officially adopts the state fire code as the minimum standard and makes a few amendments to more clearly define the variance process, appeals process, fee schedule for permits,.. read more →
9 Volt Batteries a Fire Hazard
New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages you to locate your extra batteries and learn how to store them properly. In July, a fire broke out in a kitchen “junk” drawer which the resident stated she had just cleaned and organized. The fire produced smoke throughout the first floor of the home. In the drawer.. read more →
Permit Required for Open Burning
Reminder to Amherst residents that without snow cover of 100 feet in all directions burning permits are required for camp fires and burning of brush. Despite the mud and high water levels in the rivers from melting snow spring can produce high levels of wild land fire danger. Although the ground can be wet most.. read more →
