Dog Perishes In Barnstead Manufactured Home Fire

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Fire and rescue teams from Barnstead and surrounding communities were sent to a fire at a residence in town Tuesday. Just before 4:30 p.m., Capital Region and Lakes Region dispatch began receiving reports about a fire at a home on South Barnstead Road. Lakes Region Dispatch said a caller reported the building was fully involved. It was unknown if anyone was inside. Firefighters, tankers, and engines from Barnstead, Alton, Gilmanton, Loudon, Pittsfield, and Stratford were sent to the scene. The first arriving fire commander stated the 40-foot-by-20-foot home had two corners fully involved. About five minutes later, a second alarm was struck, and Allenstown, Belmont, Epsom, Farmington, and New Durham firefighters and the Chichester rescue team were also sent to the scene.
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Exeter Fire Chief Eric Wilking retires after 42 years: Legacy cemented

Dozens of well-wishers filled the Town Hall Friday afternoon to give Fire Chief Eric Wilking a proper send-off into retirement as he closes out a distinguished career in fire service that spans nearly 42 years. At a retirement party that was at times emotional, Wilking was praised for his leadership of the department as he thanked a long list of individuals with whom he’s worked and crossed paths during his 19 years serving the town of Exeter. “The firefighters, the EMTs, the paramedics, the officers. They are the ones who have the patient contacts and the customer service. It was truly my pleasure to support them every day. My hat’s off to you guys,” he said. Members of town departments, town staff, local and state officials, family, friends and others from the fire service were among those who turned out to celebrate the chief and bid him farewell.
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