Greetings from the Douglas Fire Department. A lot has happen since the last newsletter.

Rescue 1 is now in service. We have purchased new air bags as well as new cribbing and rescue tools. With the grant monies we have purchased new radios which include high band as well as low band. The firefighters are now training with this new equipment.

We have survived a mild brush season thanks to the cold and wet weather. We'll take it over last years busy season.

The Women's Spring Dance was a success thanks to all who attended and to those who donated prizes for the raffle. A special thanks to the ladies who worked hard to put on this event. Thank you.

Our next fund raiser will be the Douglas Firefighters Annual Golf Tournament, July 20, 2003, to be held at Blissful Meadows in Uxbridge. Tee time 1:00 PM shot gun style.

The cost is 100.00 dollars per golfer and teams are welcomed. The fee includes greens fee, cart, raffle ticket, prizes and a chicken dinner. Contest will be 10,000 dollar hole in one. Closet to pin and furthest drive.

For information and a registration form contact us at 508-476-2267 or online at chiefdfd42@aol.com or through this web page.

Congratulations to Pauline Labrecque for passing her EMT-I. Good work Pauline.

Also to Michael Gonynor on his graduation from New Hampshire Tech. College. Michael was also awarded the EMT of the Year from the Gilmanton Fire Department. We look forward to having Mike back. I know Peter Campo does.

District Seven recruit class is going well. Good work Shane, Sean, and Jonathan.

EMT's be aware of new SARS policy and Privacy Policies. See Pauline or Chief if you do not have the information.

Emergency Driver Training was held within the department all those who attended are now certified to drive the vehicle they checked out on.

Kent Vinson has completed the National Safety Council Driver Training Emergency Vehicles Course. Nice job Kent.

Within the next few weeks the officers and myself will be revamping the departments response groups we will keep all of you informed.

I would like to thank all of the members for your service to this department and as always stay safe.

Reminder that we will be Marching in the Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 25, 2003. We need everyone to participate to show our support to our troops. Please attend. Dress uniform at the Main Station at 12:30 PM.

Also keep the following firefighters in our prayers. Justin McCallum, Robert Armaral, Michael Sweet and David Deluca. All are serving in the Mideast.

As always, stay safe and keep well.

Chief