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Sunapee Fire Department, 9 Sargent Road, Sunapee, NH (2026)

10/14/2026

HYDRAULIC OIL SPILL – SUNAPEE HARBOR

On Wednesday, October 14th, at 13:37, the Sunapee Fire Department was dispatched to the Sunapee Harbor West Docks, off Garnet Street, for a hydraulic oil spill in the water after a hydraulic line ruptured on a crane being used to remove boats.

Sunapee Fire personnel promptly responded and were able to successfully contain the spill and immediately begin cleanup efforts.

Containment booms will remain in place until the evening of Thursday, October 15th, when Sunapee Fire personnel will return to complete cleanup operations.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: We ask that the public please DO NOT remove, move, or alter any of the containment booms currently in place, as they are necessary to prevent the spill from spreading.

The Sunapee Fire Department has been in contact with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NH DES), Sunapee Town Hall, and Sunapee Water & Sewer. At this time, there is no known risk to the Town of Sunapee’s water supply as a result of this incident.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Sunapee Fire Department at 603-763-5770. If no one is available to answer, please leave a message, and someone will return your call as soon as possible.

10/11/2026

Mutual Aid Brush Fire – New London

On Saturday, October 10th, at 16:10, the Sunapee Fire Department responded mutual aid to New London with Forestry 6, Utility 2, and Boat 2 for a brush fire in an area difficult to access by land, requiring firefighters to reach the scene by boat.

Sunapee Forestry 6 established a water supply by drafting from a nearby water source and pumping water through forestry hose stretched from land, across a body of water, and to the fire. Crews from New London and Sunapee worked together to extinguish the fire.

All Sunapee units cleared the scene and returned to town at 18:15.

10/10/2026

🚒 🔥 The Sunapee Fire Department’s Fire Danger Sign is officially back!

Earlier this year, our old Fire Danger Sign was sent out for repairs. Unfortunately, it could not be fully restored, so the members of the Sunapee Fire Department Association made the decision to purchase a brand-new sign!

The new sign arrived two weeks ago, and since then, our members have been hard at work preparing it for installation.

The new sign was purchased entirely through generous donations to the Sunapee Fire Department Association, and all the members involved in building the base and assembling the sign generously volunteered their time.

A special thank you goes to FF/EMR Richard Hamm for his outstanding craftsmanship in building the new wooden base and flower box that holds the sign!

Thank you to everyone who donated and volunteered their time to help bring this familiar part of our community back! 🚒🔥

10/09/2026

🚒 CONGRATULATIONS, FIREFIGHTER MULLANEY! 🚒

The Sunapee Fire Department would like to extend our congratulations to Firefighter/EMR Brendan Mullaney on successfully completing the New Hampshire Fire Academy Recruit School and earning his Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications!

Completing Recruit School requires countless hours of hard work, dedication, and commitment. Throughout the program, recruits undergo extensive classroom instruction and hands-on training to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to serve their communities safely and effectively.

Brendan’s accomplishment is a testament to his dedication to the fire service, his commitment to professional development, and his willingness to serve the residents and visitors of Sunapee.

We are extremely proud of Brendan for reaching this significant milestone in his firefighting career and look forward to seeing him continue to grow as a member of our department.

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter/EMR Mullaney on this outstanding achievement! 👏🚒

📸 Pictured below following the Recruit School graduation (left to right): Lieutenant White, Firefighter/EMR Mullaney, Lieutenant Hampson, and Safety Officer Gosselin.

Congratulations, Brendan! Your Sunapee Fire Department family is proud of you!

10/06/2026

Yesterday, Monday, October 5, 2026, members of the Sunapee Fire Department visited Mount Royal Academy as part of Fire Prevention Week.

Lieutenant White, Safety Officer Gosselin, FF/EMR W. Sencabaugh, FF McGovern, and PFF Wiemer spent the morning speaking with students about fire safety and prevention. Topics included what to do in the event of a fire or other emergency, how and when to properly use a fire extinguisher, and other important steps students can take to help keep themselves and others safe.

Our members also had the opportunity to answer questions from students and discuss the important role everyone plays in preventing fires and being prepared for emergencies.

We would like to thank Mount Royal Academy for welcoming us and giving us the opportunity to spend the morning with their students.

10/05/2026

🔥 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2026 🔥

This week is Fire Prevention Week, and members of the Sunapee Fire Department will be spending time throughout our community helping students learn how they can prevent fires and stay safe during an emergency.

Throughout the week, members of Sunapee Fire will be visiting Mount Royal Academy, Sunapee Elementary School, and Sunapee Middle High School to speak with students of all ages about fire prevention, fire safety, and what to do if a fire occurs.

Our goal is to make fire safety education both informative and engaging. From teaching our youngest students about firefighters and the equipment we use, to providing older students with more in-depth and interactive fire safety education, we hope every student takes home something they can share with their family.

🔥 FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR EVERY HOME:

• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas.

• Make sure your home also has properly installed carbon monoxide (CO) detectors.

• Test your smoke and CO detectors regularly and make sure everyone in the home recognizes the sound of the alarms.

• Remember that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors do expire. Check the manufacture or replacement date on each alarm and replace them according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not wait for an alarm to stop working before replacing it.

• Develop a home fire escape plan and practice it with the entire family.

• Know at least two ways out of every room whenever possible.

• Pick a safe meeting place outside where everyone should gather after escaping.

• Once you are outside, stay outside. Never go back into a burning building.

• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from fireplaces, wood stoves, space heaters, and other heat sources.

• Never leave cooking unattended, and keep flammable items away from the stovetop.

• Keep matches and lighters secured and out of the reach of children.

• Close bedroom doors while sleeping. A closed door can help slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.

• If a smoke or CO alarm sounds, take it seriously. Get to a safe location and call 911 when appropriate.

Fire prevention isn’t just something to think about during one week of the year. Taking a few simple steps today can make a major difference when seconds count.

Take a few minutes this week to check the smoke and CO detectors in your home. Test them, check their age, and replace any that have reached the end of their service life.

The Sunapee Fire Department looks forward to spending the week with students throughout our community and continuing to build a strong culture of fire safety in Sunapee.

🔥 Prevent fires. Plan your escape. Practice your plan. Stay safe.

09/25/2026

SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Incident Type: Motor Vehicle Collision into Water
Incident Date: September 25, 2026
Incident Time: 04:53
Incident Location: Route 11 and Otter Hill Road, Sunapee, NH
Sunapee Apparatus on Scene: Car 1, Engine 2, Utility 2, Forestry 6, Hazmat Trailer, Boat 2
Incident Commander: Lieutenant Timothy White

On Friday, September 25, 2026, at approximately 4:53 a.m., the Sunapee Fire Department, New London Hospital EMS, and Sunapee Police Department were dispatched to the area of Route 11 and Otter Hill Road for a reported motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle that had entered Otter Pond. Initial reports indicated that the condition of the occupant was unknown.

While emergency units were responding, New Hampshire 911 provided an update that dispatchers had been able to communicate with and coach the sole occupant of the vehicle out of the vehicle. The occupant successfully self-extricated and began making his way toward shore.

Sunapee Car 1 arrived on scene at 5:05 a.m. and confirmed that a single vehicle had entered Otter Pond. The vehicle was located approximately 20 feet offshore and submerged in approximately 20 feet of water. The sole occupant was just reaching shore as emergency personnel arrived and was immediately assisted into a waiting New London Hospital EMS ambulance for evaluation.

The occupant was evaluated by EMS personnel, found to be uninjured, and declined transportation to the hospital.

Due to the location and depth of the submerged vehicle, specialized resources were requested to safely conduct the recovery. Reed Truck Services was requested with its specialized heavy recovery team, along with the Hanover Fire Department Dive Team.

Reed Truck Services and the Hanover Fire Department Dive Team arrived on scene at approximately 6:45 a.m.

As part of the recovery operation, Sunapee Fire personnel launched Boat 2 onto Otter Pond. Boat 2 was utilized as an operational platform for the Hanover Fire Department Dive Team, with Hanover divers conducting their dive operations from the Sunapee Fire Department vessel.

Divers entered the water at 7:28 a.m. and began working with Sunapee Fire personnel and heavy recovery crews to locate, secure, and prepare the submerged vehicle for removal.

Throughout the incident and recovery operation, Sunapee Fire personnel extensively checked the area surrounding the vehicle and along the shoreline for any signs of leaking fuel, oil, or other automotive fluids. No visible leaks or evidence of a hazardous materials release were noted.

At approximately 8:10 a.m., fire crews, heavy recovery personnel, and the Hanover Fire Department Dive Team successfully removed the vehicle from Otter Pond and loaded it onto a waiting flatbed. The incident was placed under control at 8:17 a.m.

During the recovery operation, Route 11 was reduced to one lane with alternating traffic and was temporarily closed completely at various times to allow crews to safely operate.

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, New Hampshire Marine Patrol, and New Hampshire Fish and Game Department were notified of the incident but did not respond to the scene. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation was also notified due to damage to a section of guardrail caused by the crash.

The Sunapee Fire Department would like to thank all of the agencies and organizations that assisted with this incident, including:

• New Hampshire 911
• Sunapee Police Department
• New London Police Department
• New London Hospital EMS
• Hanover Fire Department – Hanover C1, Hanover C2, and the Hanover Dive Team
• Reed Truck Services

The Sunapee Fire Department would also like to thank motorists for their patience and cooperation while crews operated along Route 11.

All emergency and recovery units cleared the scene at approximately 8:45 a.m.

PIO Contact:
Lieutenant/EMT Timothy White
Sunapee Fire Department
Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Phone: 603-558-7929

Sunapee Police Department
Hanover NH Fire Department
Reed Truck Services

09/25/2026

🚨 URGENT TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚨

UPDATE: THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM OTTER POND AND THE ROADWAY HAS BEEN RE-OPENED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED LATER TODAY.

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19TrzhiGSP/

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The Sunapee Fire Department is asking motorists to use caution and expect delays in the area of Route 11 and Otter Hill Road due to an active emergency incident involving a vehicle into Otter Pond.

Sunapee Fire, along with other responding agencies, will remain on scene for an extended period of time. Emergency vehicles and personnel are operating in and around the roadway, and traffic delays should be expected.

Please slow down, use caution, and give emergency personnel plenty of room to work. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and seek an alternate route if possible.

Additional information will be released when appropriate.

09/16/2026

🔥 MONTHLY DEPARTMENT TRAINING 🔥

Last night, Tuesday, September 15th, members of the Sunapee Fire Department gathered for our monthly department training. This month’s training focused on several critical skills our firefighters may need when operating in dangerous, low-visibility environments.

🧑‍🚒 SCBA Operations: Members reviewed the proper use and operation of our Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). SCBAs provide firefighters with breathable air while working in smoke-filled or otherwise hazardous environments. Being comfortable and proficient with this equipment is essential, as firefighters often have to operate quickly while wearing approximately 50+ pounds of protective equipment.

🔦 Primary Searches in Blackout Conditions: Crews practiced searching for victims in conditions with little to no visibility. During a structure fire, heavy smoke can reduce visibility to virtually zero, even during the daytime. Firefighters must be able to systematically search rooms, maintain orientation, communicate with their crew, and locate and remove victims without relying on their eyesight.

🚨 Firefighter Down Scenarios: Members also worked through situations involving a firefighter who becomes injured, trapped, disoriented, or otherwise unable to exit a hazardous environment on their own. These drills reinforce communication, teamwork, emergency procedures, and techniques for locating and removing a firefighter in distress.

🪢 Entanglement Props: Firefighters practiced navigating wires and other entanglement hazards while wearing full turnout gear and SCBA. Wires, cables, and other materials can become serious hazards inside a damaged or burning building. Training in a controlled environment teaches firefighters how to remain calm, protect their air supply, and safely free themselves if they become entangled.

🚒 At the same time, another crew from Sunapee Fire traveled around town conducting pump testing on several of our dry hydrants. Dry hydrants provide firefighters with access to water from ponds, lakes, and other static water sources in areas without traditional fire hydrants. Regular testing helps ensure these important water supply points are accessible and functioning properly so they are ready when needed during an emergency.

Training nights give our members an opportunity not only to sharpen their firefighting skills, but also to inspect and test the equipment and resources we rely on throughout the community.

🍽️ We would also like to extend a huge THANK YOU to the family who generously dropped off dinner for all of our members before training began! It was greatly appreciated by everyone and was an awesome way to start the night.

Our members dedicate countless hours throughout the year to training and maintaining readiness so that we can continue providing the best possible service to the Sunapee community. 🚒🔥

Sunapee Fire Department

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