Effingham NH Fire/Rescue

09/27/2026

09/17/2026

ATTENTION ALL FAIRYTALE THINGS

If your home suddenly smells like Shrek’s swamp after a night of mean Weedrat stew, we need to talk.

Unlike Shrek's badonkadonk, natural gas and Propane are actually odorless. Utility companies add a weaponized stench called mercaptan to it so you can sniff out a leak.

"But Lord Farquaad, I just got my propane tank filled!"

Plot twist:
Propane tanks can play mind games with the scent. You are most likely to get a concentrated dose of pure swamp-funk if:
- Your tank ran very low or empty. When a tank sits empty, moisture and rust can build up inside. That sneaky rust chemically absorbs the mercaptan, masking the smell. But when a fresh delivery stirs things up, or as the tank empties out, that trapped, chaotic funk can suddenly release all at once.
- It’s a brand-new tank. Fresh steel can temporarily absorb the odor, making the smell unpredictable.

THE GOLDEN RULE: Unless the Onion Carriage delivery truck is actively idling in your driveway, WE DO NOT GUESS.

If you smell the funk inside, do NOT do any of the following:
- Do NOT flip a light switch.
- Do NOT let Donkey make waffles.
- Do NOT light an earwax candle to "fix the vibe."
- Do NOT text Lord Farquaad from the couch asking "u smell gas?"

A single static spark can send your roof into Far Far Away. If you smell it, use your legs:
- Get out of your swamp.
- Get far away.
- Call 911 from OUTSIDE.

"That'll do, Donkey. That'll do."

09/06/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of this Line-Of-Duty-Death here in New Hampshire.

Please keep the Raymond Fire Department, and especially the family of FF Phillips, in your thoughts and prayers.

08/10/2026

We have had some questions regarding the status of our tanker that was sent out for refurbishment. The process has taken longer than expected, but it is still progressing. Attached are some recent photos of the progress. We are very excited to get this truck back in service to serve the Town!

08/06/2026

This Saturday! We hope to see you all there!!!!

There are some great vendor items coming this year - from playful to mindful to elegant. You can find that unique gift this Saturday.

9th Annual Effingham Street Fair at Drake's Corner

08/04/2026

This Saturday!!!!!

07/30/2026

⚠️Traffic Alert⚠️

Elm Street is closed between Pine River Road and Green Mountain Road for wires down in the roadway. Please seek an alternate route.

07/26/2026

At approximately 9:10 this morning, Effingham Fire was dispatched to assist the Wakefield Fire/Rescue Department with establishing a landing zone at Province Lake Golf Course as they had a serious motorcycle accident on Province Lake Road, just uphill from Bonnyman Road.

2 Engine 3 and 2 Car 1 both responded for this assignment. The scene was clear in just over an hour with the patient being flown via LifeFlight of Maine. We have no information on the extent of injuries or the status of the patient. Our thoughts are with the patient and their family.

We would like to remind the motorcycle riders out there to always ride safe and with a helmet. And for our non-motorcycle riders, please stay aware and alert for the riders on two wheels!

07/17/2026

** Update ** the road is back open, however Eversource will be working in the area. Please use caution.

Townhouse Road in the area of #49 (just past the library if coming from Province Lake Road) will be closed for an unknown amount of time due to tree and wires with a ground fire. Please avoid the area and find an alternate route around.

07/15/2026

More smoke and haze in store for today.

Please stay safe and hydrate well!