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A part-time, per-diem, and paid-call fire department serving the citizens of and visitors to Center Harbor, NH as well as providing mutual aid services to our surrounding communities.

At 2:19 pm on Monday, October 20, 2026, Moultonborough was dispatched for a reported building fire on Hanson Drive bring...
10/20/2026

At 2:19 pm on Monday, October 20, 2026, Moultonborough was dispatched for a reported building fire on Hanson Drive bringing automatic aid from Center Harbor and Sandwich. The first arriving chief officer found fire showing from the roof. Center Harbor 5E3 was the first arriving suppression piece followed shortly by Moultonborough 15E3 and an aggressive fire attack was initiated by crews from both towns. The incident eventually went to a second alarm. Please see Moultonborough Fire Rescue for more information as it becomes available.

This incident proves the value of our commitment to providing the highest level of service to our Town and the surrounding communities through station staffing and automatic mutual aid agreements. These factors were instrumental in rapidly getting the right resources to this fire and limiting the severity of the situation. Our duty crew responded immediately and was supplemented by 7 additional Center Harbor call firefighters who came from home or their workplaces to help our neighbors, bringing a total of 3 pieces of apparatus to this scene. We will continue to work both within our department and with our incredibly valuable mutual aid partners to always be ready for the next emergency in the most cost-effective manner possible.

Special thanks to West Ossipee Fire Department for covering our station and helping our crews get back in service this afternoon!

10/06/2026

The Town of Center Harbor is looking for a Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant to the Board of Selectmen who will serve as the primary administrative and financial resource for the Town of Center Harbor.

Read the full job description and apply.

https://www.centerharbornh.gov/uploads/emp_selectmen-admin-asst_job-description_09.30.26.pdf

10/04/2026

Deceased hiker, Old Bridle Path, West Rattlesnake Mountain, Holderness

​On Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11:22 a.m., Holderness Fire-Rescue, Center Harbor Fire-Rescue, Sandwich Fire-Rescue, Plymouth Ambulance and New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers responded to West Rattlesnake Mountain in Holderness for a hiker who was found unconscious along the trail.

​First responders located Richard Chateauneuf (64) of Tyngsboro, MA approximately ¾ of a mile from the trailhead being administered CPR by other hikers. Despite valiant efforts by the good citizens and first responders, Chateauneuf was unable to be revived. He was subsequently carried to the trailhead.

​New Hampshire Fish & Game is a self-funded agency which relies heavily upon volunteer rescue groups to complete the mission of search and rescue in the woodlands of the state. The public is encouraged to help support search and rescue activities in the state by purchasing a Hike Safe Card. New Hampshire Fish and Game also reminds hikers to prepare themselves before venturing out into the wilderness, including packing the ten essential items; map, compass, warm clothing, extra food and water, headlamp, fire starter, first aid kit, whistle, rain/wind jackets & pants, and a knife. For additional information, please visit www.hikeSafe.com.

NH Fish & Game’s response for this rescue was paid for with monies from the NH Hike Safe Card and the Search & Rescue Fund. No hunting, fishing, or trapping license fees are used for search and rescue missions in NH. For more information about S&R funding, go to: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/law-enforcement-division/fish-and-game-specialty-teams/search-and-rescue-funding

Our run statistics for September 2026.
10/02/2026

Our run statistics for September 2026.

Just after 5 pm this evening, CHFD was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Whittier Hwy. Initial reports were a he...
10/01/2026

Just after 5 pm this evening, CHFD was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Whittier Hwy. Initial reports were a head-on collision with persons trapped. Moultonborough was requested for their heavy rescue as the closest rescue out of Meredith was on another call. Upon arrival, crews found a single occupant trapped in a vehicle about 20 feet into the woods. A second vehicle had fortunately suffered only minor damage to the passenger side mirror. The patient was able to self-extricate through the moon roof and Moultonborough was placed in service. One patient was transported to Concord Hospital - Laconia for treatment by Stewart's Ambulance Service. Initial investigation indicates that the patient may have had a medical emergency causing the collision, but injuries were minor. Center Harbor Police will be continuing to investigate. Special thanks to multiple surrounding law enforcement agencies and our mutual aid partners for their assistance with this incident.

Our thoughts are with the Moultonborough Fire Rescue crews as they mourn the loss of their former chief.
10/01/2026

Our thoughts are with the Moultonborough Fire Rescue crews as they mourn the loss of their former chief.

Last night's quad town training was a much more regional affair hosted by Tuftonboro Fire. Center Harbor joined crews fr...
09/25/2026

Last night's quad town training was a much more regional affair hosted by Tuftonboro Fire. Center Harbor joined crews from Meredith, Moultonborough, Sandwich, Effingham, and Alton for a tanker shuttle and water supply drill. Personnel drilled on various techniques including using a fire boat as water supply and portable tank operations. Flows of at least 500 gpm were maintained for approximately 2 hours with 750 gpm being the typical flow. Crews moved just over 60,000 gallons of water during the iteration. This is a critical skill in our area where very few areas are covered by pressurized hydrants.

Our run statistics for August 2026. We continue to see steady volumes and a fair number of water responses on both Winne...
09/02/2026

Our run statistics for August 2026. We continue to see steady volumes and a fair number of water responses on both Winnepesaukee and Squam. A new boat has been ordered which should be delivered late this fall.

A special thanks and congratulations to Don Bosse who completed his last shift with Center Harbor yesterday! Don has pro...
08/14/2026

A special thanks and congratulations to Don Bosse who completed his last shift with Center Harbor yesterday! Don has provided many years of service to the Department, bringing his experience with heavy equipment operation and maintenance to his Engineer position with us. We were very grateful for the turnout at Don's retirement lunch yesterday. Best of luck on your future ventures!

08/12/2026

On Wednesday, August 19th, Route 25B will be shut down from the Kona Fountain to Center Harbor Neck while a crane removes a tree and a culvert is replaced.

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36 Main Street
Center Harbor, NH
03226

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+16032534451

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