Keene Fire Department 2026 Strategic Plan
Locations:
Central Fire Station
31 Vernon Street
Keene, NH 03431
Station 2
110 Hastings Avenue
Keene, NH 03431
Directions to Station 2
Staff:
Chief Gregory Seymour
Deputy Chief Robert Rogowski
Department Administrator Kelly Derosier
Fire Marshal Richard Wood
Training Officer Lieutenant Brad Keay
Fire Prevention Lieutenant Meghan Manke
Fire Prevention Lieutenant William Gould
Contact:
Emergency: 911
Central Station: (603)-357-9861
Station 2: (603)-357-9886
More Contacts:
Shift Commander: (603)-757-1861
Training Officer: (603)-757-1865
Department Administrator: (603)-757-1871
Fax #: (603)-283-5668
E-mail addresses:
Chief Seymour: gseymour@keenenh.gov
Deputy Chief Rogowski: rrogowski@keenenh.gov
Department Administrator: kderosier@keenenh.gov
Fire Prevention Lieutenant Gould: wgould@keenenh.gov
Fire Prevention Lieutenant Manke: mmanke@keenenh.gov
Training Officer Keay: bkeay@keenenh.gov
Helpful Links:
- Annual Fire Prevention Parade
- Preparing For A Life Safety Inspection
- Burn Permit – Online
- (If you would prefer to apply for a burn permit in person, please come to the Keene Fire Department on Vernon Street and ask for the application form.)
- Crowd Control Manager Training
News
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Fire Department Training Exercise at 24 Grove Street
The Fire Department will conduct a scheduled training exercise at 24 Grove St. on Friday, October 2, 2026. There will be no live fire – this is a simulation exercise.…
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City of Keene Selects Gregory Seymour as Next Fire Chief
Gregory Seymour, Keene’s Deputy Fire Chief, will serve as the City’s next Fire Chief, effective September 1, 2026. Seymour has more than two decades of fire and emergency medical services…
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Keene Fire Marshal’s Office Reminds Residents to Check Appliance Recalls, Maintain Ventilation Systems, and Test Smoke & CO Alarms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Keene Fire Marshal’s Office Reminds Residents to Check Appliance Recalls, Maintain Ventilation Systems, and Test Smoke & CO Alarms In response to several recent residential fires, the…
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18-22 Elliot Street, Structure Fire, MAYDAY
18-22 Elliot St, Structure Fire, MAYDAY Keene, NH, November 6, 2025: Date of Incident: November 6, 2025Time of Call: 08:10 amFirst Unit on Scene Time: 08:13 amUnits Back in Quarters: …
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20 Elliot Street Structure Fire
Fire Substantially Under Control, Crews Remain On Scene November 6, 2025, 10:50 A.M.: The Keene Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 20 Elliot Street in Keene this…
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Keene Transfer Station Structure Fire, 55 Old Summit Road
Keene, NH, September 24, 2025: Date of Incident: September 24, 2025Time of Call: 1249First Unit on Scene Time: 1255Under Control: 1343Units Back in Quarters: 1600Type Incident: Commercial Structure Fire (Contents)Assigned Apparatus: C2,…
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Annual Fire Prevention Parade
The 2025 Fire Prevention Parade takes place Sunday, October 5th, starting at 1PM in downtown Keene. The parade kicks off on Marlboro Street, proceeds up Main Street, turns right onto…
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State of NH Prohibits Kindling of Open Fires
Due to drought conditions, low water levels in many communities, and an increasing potential for wildfires, the state has established a prohibition on the kindling of any open fire and…
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High Fire Danger – No Outside Burning or Fireworks
Due to dry conditions and forecasted low humidity and winds in our area, the fire danger is high. As a result, all burn permit issuance, permitted open burning, and consumer…
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Brush Fire at Cheshire Rail Trail at Arch Street
Date of Incident: August 28, 2025 Time of Call: 1649 First Unit on Scene Time: 1759 Under Control: 1955 Units Back in Quarters: —- Type Incident: Brush Fire Assigned Apparatus: Car 2, Car 4, Brush…
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Very High Fire Danger – No Outside Burning or Fireworks
The prohibition of outdoor burning and consumer fireworks continues, until further notice, due to forecasted very high fire danger. (Check the Fire Department page – the notice will be removed…
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High Fire Danger – No Outside Burning or Fireworks
There is presently a prohibition on outdoor burning and consumer fireworks discharge starting at 9:00 A.M., Saturday, August 9, 2025, until further notice due to forecasted high fire danger. Check…
