Fire Department About

About The Mission of the City of Keene Fire Department is to provide levels of excellence in emergency, prevention, education and community services to minimize loss of life and property […]

Education/Training

Education/Training Fire Prevention Education Station Tours – station tours can be scheduled by calling (603) 357-9861. Please provide the contact name and phone number as well as the number of people, […]

Fire Prevention/Fire Alarm

Fire Prevention/Fire Alarm Fire Prevention Permitting Permits are required from the fire department for the following: Burners: Oil/LP burners and supply lines Storage Tanks: installation and/or removal of above ground and below […]

Fire Department

Locations: Central Fire Station31 Vernon StreetKeene, NH 03431  Station 2110 Hastings AvenueKeene, NH 03431Directions to Station 2 Directions to Central Station » Staff: Chief Jason Martin Deputy Chief Gregory Seymour […]

Red Flag Fire Danger – No Burning Allowed

10/29/2024 Red Flag Fire Danger – No Burning Allowed Due to current dry weather conditions, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Fire Danger warning.  Accordingly, all open […]

Motor Vehicle Accident, Route 9 East

Date of Incident: July 18, 2024 Time of Call: 0836 First Unit on Scene Time: 0844 Under Control: 0915 Units Back in Quarters: 1005 Type Incident: Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries Assigned Apparatus: Rescue-1, Tanker-1, Ambulance-1, Ambulance-2, […]

West Keene Storm Damage Responses

Date of Incident: July 16, 2024 Time of Call: 1917 First Unit on Scene Time: 1920 Under Control: n/a Units Back in Quarters: 0005 Type Incident: Storm Related Incidents Assigned Apparatus: Engine-1, Engine-2, Tower/Ladder-1, Tanker-1, Rescue-1, Brush-1, […]

City Announces Resignation of Fire Chief

PRESS RELEASEKeene, NH, April 15, 2024 Keene’s Fire Chief, Donald Farquhar, has resigned from the City to return to his hometown in Connecticut.  Chief Farquhar was hired in October of […]

City Announces Hiring of Fire Marshal

Rick Wood Brings Extensive Experience To The New Role Aimed at Improving City Inspections Services and Systems Keene, NH, April 9, 2024: Keene’s Fire Department and Community Development Department work […]