RETIRED ASSISTANT CHIEF DANA RAMSPOTT MEMORIAL SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

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06-16-2026
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RETIRED ASSISTANT CHIEF DANA RAMSPOTT MEMORIAL SERVICE

 

The Sunapee Fire Department respectfully invites family, friends, community members, and fellow public safety professionals to join us as we honor the life, service, and legacy of Retired Assistant Chief Dana Ramspott.


Dana dedicated over 41 years of service to the Town of Sunapee and the Sunapee Fire Department. During his career, he served as a firefighter, officer, mentor, teacher, and leader. His influence helped shape generations of firefighters and EMS providers, and his impact on our department will never be forgotten.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Saturday, June 20, 2026
1:00 PM (Service expected to conclude at approximately 3:00 PM)
Sunapee Safety Services Building
9 Sargent Road
Sunapee, NH 03782

Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, and Public Safety personnel attending are requested to wear Class A Uniforms or equivalent dress uniforms.

EMERGENCY COVERAGE FOR SUNAPEE

In order to allow members of the Sunapee Fire Department to attend the memorial service and pay their respects, the department will be operating with minimal staffing during the service.

Emergency coverage for the Town of Sunapee will be provided by:
• Warner Fire Department
• Washington Fire Department

Coverage engine companies from both departments will respond to any emergencies that occur within Sunapee during the memorial service.

PARKING INFORMATION

Parking Area #1 – Sunapee Safety Services Building – General Public Parking
Parking Area #2 – Sunapee Highway Department – Sunapee Fire Department Personnel & Apparatus / Additional General Public Parking. Please DO NOT block fire apparatus or highway equipment.
Parking Area #3 – St. Joachim Mission Church – Town Coverage Apparatus / General Public Parking
Parking Area #4 – Veterans Field / Bar Harbor Bank – General Public Parking
Parking Area #5 – Sherburne Gym – General Public Parking
Parking Area #6 – Sunapee Elementary School – General Public Parking
Parking Area #7 – Along Route 11 – General Public Parking. Please DO NOT block traffic.
Parking Area #8 – Sunapee Middle High School – Overflow Parking / General Public Parking

SHUTTLE SERVICE

A school bus shuttle will be operating from:
• Sunapee Highway Department
• Veterans Field / Bar Harbor Bank
• Sherburne Gym
• Sunapee Elementary School
• Sunapee Middle High School

INTERACTIVE PARKING MAP

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1fxccvFAk5G_etFBI3uiUe99nqBz…

IMPORTANT PARKING NOTICE

Please do not park at Abbott Library. The library will remain open during the funeral service.

ATTENTION ATTENDING FIRE, EMS, LAW ENFORCEMENT & PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES

Due to limited parking around the Safety Services Building, departments are respectfully requested not to bring large apparatus unless approved in advance by a Sunapee Fire Department officer.

Please attend using utility vehicles, command vehicles, staff vehicles, or personally owned vehicles whenever possible.

Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the life and service of Retired Assistant Chief Dana Ramspott.

— Sunapee Fire Department