See Below For News Releases From The Sunapee Fire Department Sunapee Fire Department News - July 2026 🚒 Sunapee Fire Department Fireworks Coverage 🎆 On Sunday, July 5th, the Sunapee Fire Department was proud to provide Fire and EMS coverage for the 2026 Sunapee Fireworks celebration, helping ensure a safe and enjoyable event for the thousands of residents and visitors who attended.Throughout the evening, Sunapee Fire personnel remained… Read More 🚨 Water Rescue Response – Georges Mills Harbor 🚨 On Thursday, July 2nd, at 9:42 PM, the Sunapee Fire Department, Newbury Fire Department, and Sunapee Police Department were dispatched to Georges Mills Harbor for a report of someone on the water screaming for help.Due to the nature of the call, New London Dispatch dispatched the incident as a… Read More 🎆 FIREWORKS PERMIT REMINDER 🎆 As we celebrate Independence Day and enjoy the summer season, the Sunapee Fire Department would like to remind everyone of the Town of Sunapee Fireworks Ordinance.A Town of Sunapee fireworks permit is required every day this month EXCEPT Saturday, July 4th.Saturday, July 4th is one of the few… Read More Sunapee Fire Department News - June 2026 Sunapee Fire Department Responds to Major Propane Leak Following Severe Thunderstorm PRESS/MEDIA RELEASEINCIDENT TYPE: 1st Alarm Propane LeakINCIDENT DATE: 6/26/26INCIDENT TIME: 17:21INCIDENT LOCATION: Garnet Hill RoadSUNAPEE APPARATUS ON SCENE: Engine 2, Tanker 4, Forestry 6, Utility 2… Read More IMPORTANT REMINDER FROM THE SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Sunapee Fire Department continues to receive real-life emergencies on our fire station business line, and we want to remind everyone that the business line is NOT monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Sunapee Fire is still primarily an on-call (… Read More Sunapee Harbor Spill Update – Tuesday, June 23 Yesterday, members of the Sunapee Fire Department, New London Fire Department, and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NH DES) returned to Sunapee Harbor to monitor conditions and continue cleanup operations related to the unknown spill discovered yesterday.Throughout the day… Read More Sunapee Fire Department – Spill Response Update On Sunday, June 21st at 5:16 PM, the Sunapee Fire Department was dispatched to Sunapee Harbor near 71 Main Street for a report of an unknown substance in the water.Lieutenant Timothy White, who happened to be in Sunapee Harbor at the time of the dispatch, arrived on scene at 5:18 PM and… Read More Sunapee Fire Department Hiring On-Call Members! Apply Now! 🚨 ANSWER THE CALL. SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY. 🚨The Sunapee Fire Department is actively seeking motivated individuals to join our team as On-Call Firefighters and EMS Members.If you've ever wanted to make a difference in your community, now is your opportunity.The Sunapee Fire Department is a modern,… Read More Sunapee Fire Department News - May 2026 Sunapee Fire Department responds to reported building fire on Lake Ave SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESS/MEDIA RELEASEINCIDENT TYPE: 1st Alarm Building FireINCIDENT DATE: 5/23/2026INCIDENT TIME: 22:12INCIDENT LOCATION: Lake Ave - SunapeeSUNAPEE APPARATUS ON SCENE: Engine 2… Read More Hands-Only CPR Class Today! Hosted by the Sunapee Fire Department Hands-Only CPR Class Today Today, Saturday, May 23rd, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, the Sunapee Fire Department will be hosting a FREE Hands-Only CPR Class at the Sunapee Fire Station as part of a statewide initiative to better educate the general public on how to perform CPR.Learning CPR… Read More Sunapee Fire Department responds to brush fire on Interstate 89 SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESS/MEDIA RELEASEINCIDENT TYPE: Brush FireINCIDENT DATE: 5/21/2026INCIDENT TIME: 12:55INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 SUNAPEE APPARATUS ON SCENE: Forestry 6, Tanker 4… Read More Fire Danger Upgraded to HIGH - No Outside Burning The Sunapee Fire Department would like to inform residents and visitors that the current fire danger within our area has been upgraded to HIGH. Due to the elevated risk of wildfires and rapidly spreading brush fires, all outside burning within the Town of Sunapee is prohibited until further… Read More Sunapee Fire Department responds mutual aid to Grantham for a 2nd Alarm Brush Fire On Monday, May 18th, members of the Sunapee Fire Department responded mutual aid to the Town of Grantham for a 2nd Alarm brush fire.Sunapee Forestry 6, Tanker 4, and the Argo ATV responded to the scene to assist with suppression efforts. Upon arrival, Sunapee firefighters were assigned to the… Read More SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE - GEORGES MILLS HARBOR OIL SPILL CLEANUP UPDATE The Sunapee Fire Department is pleased to announce that the oil spill that occurred in Georges Mills Harbor on May 6th has been fully contained and cleaned up through the coordinated efforts of responding agencies and environmental partners.To complete final operations, members of the Sunapee… Read More Sunapee Fire Department responds to Oil Spill in Georges Mills Harbor SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO LARGE OIL/FUEL SPILL IN GEORGES MILLS HARBORINCIDENT TYPE: Oil/Fuel SpillINCIDENT DATE: 5/6/26INCIDENT TIME: 10:26INCIDENT LOCATION: Georges Mills HarborSUNAPEE… Read More Join the Sunapee Fire Department! - Help serve your community! NOW RECRUITING — SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENTTHIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.The Sunapee Fire Department is actively looking for motivated and dedicated individuals to join our department as Call Members and help strengthen emergency services for the Town of… Read More Sunapee Fire Department News - April 2026 Sunapee Fire Department holds joint training with the Sunapee Police Department Sunapee Fire Department Training AnnouncementOn the evening of Tuesday, April 28th, the Sunapee Fire Department conducted a critical joint training focused on active shooter response, Tactical Rescue Team (TRT) operations, and the establishment of a Unified Command structure during large-scale… Read More High Fire Danger Remains – No Outside Burning Permitted Sunapee Fire Department Public NoticeHigh Fire Danger Remains – No Outside Burning PermittedApril 27, 2026The Sunapee Fire Department would like to remind residents and visitors that fire danger remains HIGH today, April 27, 2026. Due to the continued elevated wildfire risk, all outside burning… Read More Sunapee Fire Department prepares Marine Response Equipment for the 2026 season Yesterday, Lieutenant White and Safety Officer Gosselin completed annual spring maintenance on the department’s marine response equipment, and the Sunapee Fire Department is pleased to announce that Boat 1 has officially been launched for the season. Boat 1 is now on Lake Sunapee, fully in… Read More Sunapee Fire Department Conducting Annual Pump Testing in Sunapee Harbor Today, Thursday, April 23, the Sunapee Fire Department will be conducting annual fire apparatus pump testing in the Sunapee Harbor area. Testing and certification services will be performed by Lakes Regions Fire Apparatus to ensure all department pumping equipment meets required performance and… Read More Sunapee Fire Department - Public Notice - Call 911 in Emergencies PUBLIC NOTICESunapee Fire DepartmentIn an Emergency, Always Call 911 — Do Not Call the Fire Department Business LineThe Sunapee Fire Department would like to remind all residents and visitors that 911 should always be called immediately… Read More Notice something missing from the Sunapee Fire Department? Notice something missing from our station? You’d be correct! Earlier this year, we noticed our fire danger sign needed some serious TLC. Luckily, a local building trades class at a school was up to the task! Earlier this morning, Sunapee Fire, with assistance from Sunapee Highway… Read More Sunapee Fire Department responds to a motor vehicle collision with injuries in Georges Mills On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:05, a New London Ambulance that was traveling into Sunapee came upon a motor vehicle collision on Route 11 by Main Street in Georges Mills. At the same time, the New London Dispatch started receiving multiple 911 calls reporting the same. Subsequently, Sunapee… Read More Sunapee Fire Department Life Saving Ceremony - April 2026 Sunapee Fire Department Life Saving Ceremony On February 18th, 2026, at 5:14 PM, New London Communications Center received a 911 call from a resident in Sunapee reporting someone not conscious and not breathing. New London Dispatchers Acacia Mailloux and Madison Kricko started taking… Read More Sunapee Fire Department News - March 2026 Sunapee Fire Department responds to electrical fire on Pleasant Place On March 22, 2026, at 14:33, Sunapee Fire was called to a residence on Pleasant Place in Sunapee for an electrical fire.Sunapee Engine 2 arrived on the scene at 14:41 and had nothing showing from the exterior of the building. Sunapee Fire personnel were met outside the building by the homeowner… Read More Sunapee Fire Department responds to chimney fire on Perkins Pond Road On Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 13:37, Sunapee Fire and New London Ambulance were called to a residence on Perkins Pond Road for a chimney fire.Sunapee Engine 2 arrived on the scene at 13:50 and reported smoke showing from the chimney. Sunapee Fire personnel entered the residence to assess the… Read More Sunapee Fire Department reminds Sunapee residents about outside burning laws and regulations Earlier this morning, the Sunapee Fire Department responded to a smoke investigation in Sunapee Harbor. Sunapee Fire personnel located a brush pile burning at a residence on Garnet Street, and due to the current conditions, the fire had to be extinguished. As the snow begins to melt,… Read More Sunapee Fire Department announces the resignation of Fire Chief Ted Tillson The Sunapee Fire Department regrets to announce the resignation of Chief Ted Tillson. His last day of employment with the Town was March 12, 2026.Please join us in thanking Chief Tillson for his service to the community and the Fire Department during his tenure. We appreciate the contributions… Read More Sunapee Fire Department News - February 2026 Sunapee Fire Department responds to two structures overnight in the Town of Sunapee During the evening hours on February 26th and the early morning hours of February 27th, the Sunapee Fire Department and multiple mutual aid departments responded to two structure fires in the Town of Sunapee. These two fires happened less than three hours apart.Please see the attached two press… Read More Sunapee Fire Department responds to carbon monoxide emergency on Perkins Pond Road On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 06:19, Sunapee Fire was called to a residence on Perkins Pond Road for a Carbon Monoxide Alarm Activation.When Sunapee Fire personnel arrived on the scene, they found elevated carbon monoxide levels and had to assist in evacuating the homeowner and two cats.… Read More Sunapee Fire Department News - January 2026 Sunapee Fire Department Responds to Reported Building Fire on Garnet Street On January 29th, 2026, at 14:48, Sunapee Fire, along with mutual aid from Newport, New London, and Springfield, were called to 98 Garnet Street for a reported building fire.Check out the attached press release from the Sunapee Fire Department for more information. Read More Sunapee Fire Department Responds To Reported Building Fire On Lake Ave On Thursday, January 15th, at 05:19, Sunapee Fire was called to 381 Lake Ave for a fire alarm activation. While Sunapee units were still responding to the station for the initial fire alarm activation, New London Dispatch upgraded the call to a 1st Alarm Structure Fire Response after the… Read More Sunapee Fire Department 2025 Year-End Report Posted! The Sunapee Fire Departments 2025 Year End Report has been posted on the Fire Departments Website. You can view it at the following link:https://www.sunapeenh.gov/fire-department-emergency-medical-services/page/sunapee-fireems-quarterly-reportsThe Sunapee Fire Department responded to 694 calls… Read More Sunapee Fire Department responds to a Fire Alarm Activation and Upon Arrival Discovers a Heavy Smoke Condition in the Building On Thursday, January 1st at 19:33, Sunapee Fire was called to 9 Gardner Bay in Granliden for a fire alarm activation.Upon Engine 2’s arrival at 19:45, fire personnel were met by the neighbor, who stated there was heavy smoke inside the residence and that the homeowners were not homeSee the… Read More Sunapee Fire Department News - December 2025 Sunapee Fire Department responds to a Reported Building Fire on Route 103 On Wednesday, December 31st at 06:44, Sunapee Fire, along with mutual aid from Newport, Newbury, Goshen, and New London, were called to a 1st Alarm Structure Fire at 27 Route 103 for a caller reporting smoke inside a building.See the attached Press Release from the Sunapee Fire Department for… Read More Sunapee Fire Department Responds to Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Encounters Life-Threatening Levels of Carbon Monoxide On Thursday, December 25th at 22:51, Sunapee Fire was called to a residence on North Road for a Carbon Monoxide Alarm Activation.Sunapee Engine 2 arrived on the scene at 23:08 and immediately discovered life-threatening levels of carbon monoxide.See the attached Press Release from the Sunapee… Read More Sunapee Fire Department Open House and New Fire Truck Push In The Sunapee Fire Department will be holding an open house on Saturday, January 3rd, from 9:00 to 12:00. During the open house, we will be pushing Sunapee's new fire truck into the station and officially placing it in service. All are welcome to attend. Drinks and snacks will be… Read More Sunapee Fire Department takes delivery of new Rescue/Engine! It’s finally here! Today, December 18th, the Sunapee Fire Department officially took delivery of its brand-new Rescue/Engine. The Sunapee Fire Department ordered this truck back in April of 2024 to replace our aging 1994 Mack Engine, which has been experiencing severe rust issues… Read More Sunapee Fire Department spends the weekend clearing fire hydrants across town. How did you spend your weekend?This past Sunday, December 15th, members from the Sunapee Fire Department took time out of their weekend to go around town and shovel out the town's fire hydrants. Members shoveled out hydrants in both Sunapee and Georges Mills.After the… Read More Sunapee Fire Department holds annual Holiday Dinner and Awards Night! On Friday, December 12th, the Sunapee Fire Department held its annual holiday dinner and awards night. Current and former members gathered together to celebrate the holidays, share stories from throughout the years, and have a good night together.The following members received awards: … Read More Sunapee Fire Department responds to a Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 11 by Holmes Lane On Wednesday, December 10th, at 19:10, Sunapee Fire, Sunapee Police, and Newport Ambulance responded to the area of Route 11 and Holmes Lane for a possible motor vehicle accident. See the attached Press Release from the Sunapee Fire Department for more information. Read More Sunapee Fire Department News - November 2025 Sunapee Fire responds to a Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 11 by Otter Hill Road On Thursday, November 20th, at 19:30, Sunapee Fire, New London Ambulance, and Sunapee Police were called to Route 11 by Otter Hill Road for a box truck off the road, possibly into Otter Pond. See the attached Press Release from the Sunapee Fire Department for more information. Read More Sunapee Fire Department News - October 2025 Statewide Burn Ban Has Been Lifted STATEWIDE BURN BAN HAS BEEN LIFTED As of October 29th, 2025, the statewide burn ban has been lifted. This means that you can now have outside fires. We would like to remind everyone that a burn permit is required for all outdoor fires. Even though the burn ban has been lifted, if… Read More STATEWIDE BURN BAN STILL IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE REMINDER: STATEWIDE BURN BAN IS STILL IN EFFECTDespite occasional rain over the last couple of weeks and with more in the forecast, the statewide burn ban is still in effect. This statewide burn ban has been in effect since September 21st, 2025, and will remain in effect until… Read More Sunapee Fire and Mutual Aid Companies respond to Oil Spill in Sunapee Harbor - 10/21/25 On Tuesday, October 21st, at 10:43, Sunapee Fire was called to Sunapee Harbor by 71 Main Street for a report of an oil spill in the water.See the attached files for the offical press release from the Sunapee Fire Department. Read More View PDF of Page
🚒 Sunapee Fire Department Fireworks Coverage 🎆 On Sunday, July 5th, the Sunapee Fire Department was proud to provide Fire and EMS coverage for the 2026 Sunapee Fireworks celebration, helping ensure a safe and enjoyable event for the thousands of residents and visitors who attended.Throughout the evening, Sunapee Fire personnel remained… Read More
🚨 Water Rescue Response – Georges Mills Harbor 🚨 On Thursday, July 2nd, at 9:42 PM, the Sunapee Fire Department, Newbury Fire Department, and Sunapee Police Department were dispatched to Georges Mills Harbor for a report of someone on the water screaming for help.Due to the nature of the call, New London Dispatch dispatched the incident as a… Read More
🎆 FIREWORKS PERMIT REMINDER 🎆 As we celebrate Independence Day and enjoy the summer season, the Sunapee Fire Department would like to remind everyone of the Town of Sunapee Fireworks Ordinance.A Town of Sunapee fireworks permit is required every day this month EXCEPT Saturday, July 4th.Saturday, July 4th is one of the few… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department Responds to Major Propane Leak Following Severe Thunderstorm PRESS/MEDIA RELEASEINCIDENT TYPE: 1st Alarm Propane LeakINCIDENT DATE: 6/26/26INCIDENT TIME: 17:21INCIDENT LOCATION: Garnet Hill RoadSUNAPEE APPARATUS ON SCENE: Engine 2, Tanker 4, Forestry 6, Utility 2… Read More
IMPORTANT REMINDER FROM THE SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Sunapee Fire Department continues to receive real-life emergencies on our fire station business line, and we want to remind everyone that the business line is NOT monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Sunapee Fire is still primarily an on-call (… Read More
Sunapee Harbor Spill Update – Tuesday, June 23 Yesterday, members of the Sunapee Fire Department, New London Fire Department, and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NH DES) returned to Sunapee Harbor to monitor conditions and continue cleanup operations related to the unknown spill discovered yesterday.Throughout the day… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department – Spill Response Update On Sunday, June 21st at 5:16 PM, the Sunapee Fire Department was dispatched to Sunapee Harbor near 71 Main Street for a report of an unknown substance in the water.Lieutenant Timothy White, who happened to be in Sunapee Harbor at the time of the dispatch, arrived on scene at 5:18 PM and… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department Hiring On-Call Members! Apply Now! 🚨 ANSWER THE CALL. SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY. 🚨The Sunapee Fire Department is actively seeking motivated individuals to join our team as On-Call Firefighters and EMS Members.If you've ever wanted to make a difference in your community, now is your opportunity.The Sunapee Fire Department is a modern,… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department responds to reported building fire on Lake Ave SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESS/MEDIA RELEASEINCIDENT TYPE: 1st Alarm Building FireINCIDENT DATE: 5/23/2026INCIDENT TIME: 22:12INCIDENT LOCATION: Lake Ave - SunapeeSUNAPEE APPARATUS ON SCENE: Engine 2… Read More
Hands-Only CPR Class Today! Hosted by the Sunapee Fire Department Hands-Only CPR Class Today Today, Saturday, May 23rd, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, the Sunapee Fire Department will be hosting a FREE Hands-Only CPR Class at the Sunapee Fire Station as part of a statewide initiative to better educate the general public on how to perform CPR.Learning CPR… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department responds to brush fire on Interstate 89 SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESS/MEDIA RELEASEINCIDENT TYPE: Brush FireINCIDENT DATE: 5/21/2026INCIDENT TIME: 12:55INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 SUNAPEE APPARATUS ON SCENE: Forestry 6, Tanker 4… Read More
Fire Danger Upgraded to HIGH - No Outside Burning The Sunapee Fire Department would like to inform residents and visitors that the current fire danger within our area has been upgraded to HIGH. Due to the elevated risk of wildfires and rapidly spreading brush fires, all outside burning within the Town of Sunapee is prohibited until further… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department responds mutual aid to Grantham for a 2nd Alarm Brush Fire On Monday, May 18th, members of the Sunapee Fire Department responded mutual aid to the Town of Grantham for a 2nd Alarm brush fire.Sunapee Forestry 6, Tanker 4, and the Argo ATV responded to the scene to assist with suppression efforts. Upon arrival, Sunapee firefighters were assigned to the… Read More
SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE - GEORGES MILLS HARBOR OIL SPILL CLEANUP UPDATE The Sunapee Fire Department is pleased to announce that the oil spill that occurred in Georges Mills Harbor on May 6th has been fully contained and cleaned up through the coordinated efforts of responding agencies and environmental partners.To complete final operations, members of the Sunapee… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department responds to Oil Spill in Georges Mills Harbor SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO LARGE OIL/FUEL SPILL IN GEORGES MILLS HARBORINCIDENT TYPE: Oil/Fuel SpillINCIDENT DATE: 5/6/26INCIDENT TIME: 10:26INCIDENT LOCATION: Georges Mills HarborSUNAPEE… Read More
Join the Sunapee Fire Department! - Help serve your community! NOW RECRUITING — SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENTTHIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.The Sunapee Fire Department is actively looking for motivated and dedicated individuals to join our department as Call Members and help strengthen emergency services for the Town of… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department holds joint training with the Sunapee Police Department Sunapee Fire Department Training AnnouncementOn the evening of Tuesday, April 28th, the Sunapee Fire Department conducted a critical joint training focused on active shooter response, Tactical Rescue Team (TRT) operations, and the establishment of a Unified Command structure during large-scale… Read More
High Fire Danger Remains – No Outside Burning Permitted Sunapee Fire Department Public NoticeHigh Fire Danger Remains – No Outside Burning PermittedApril 27, 2026The Sunapee Fire Department would like to remind residents and visitors that fire danger remains HIGH today, April 27, 2026. Due to the continued elevated wildfire risk, all outside burning… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department prepares Marine Response Equipment for the 2026 season Yesterday, Lieutenant White and Safety Officer Gosselin completed annual spring maintenance on the department’s marine response equipment, and the Sunapee Fire Department is pleased to announce that Boat 1 has officially been launched for the season. Boat 1 is now on Lake Sunapee, fully in… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department Conducting Annual Pump Testing in Sunapee Harbor Today, Thursday, April 23, the Sunapee Fire Department will be conducting annual fire apparatus pump testing in the Sunapee Harbor area. Testing and certification services will be performed by Lakes Regions Fire Apparatus to ensure all department pumping equipment meets required performance and… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department - Public Notice - Call 911 in Emergencies PUBLIC NOTICESunapee Fire DepartmentIn an Emergency, Always Call 911 — Do Not Call the Fire Department Business LineThe Sunapee Fire Department would like to remind all residents and visitors that 911 should always be called immediately… Read More
Notice something missing from the Sunapee Fire Department? Notice something missing from our station? You’d be correct! Earlier this year, we noticed our fire danger sign needed some serious TLC. Luckily, a local building trades class at a school was up to the task! Earlier this morning, Sunapee Fire, with assistance from Sunapee Highway… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department responds to a motor vehicle collision with injuries in Georges Mills On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:05, a New London Ambulance that was traveling into Sunapee came upon a motor vehicle collision on Route 11 by Main Street in Georges Mills. At the same time, the New London Dispatch started receiving multiple 911 calls reporting the same. Subsequently, Sunapee… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department Life Saving Ceremony - April 2026 Sunapee Fire Department Life Saving Ceremony On February 18th, 2026, at 5:14 PM, New London Communications Center received a 911 call from a resident in Sunapee reporting someone not conscious and not breathing. New London Dispatchers Acacia Mailloux and Madison Kricko started taking… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department responds to electrical fire on Pleasant Place On March 22, 2026, at 14:33, Sunapee Fire was called to a residence on Pleasant Place in Sunapee for an electrical fire.Sunapee Engine 2 arrived on the scene at 14:41 and had nothing showing from the exterior of the building. Sunapee Fire personnel were met outside the building by the homeowner… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department responds to chimney fire on Perkins Pond Road On Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 13:37, Sunapee Fire and New London Ambulance were called to a residence on Perkins Pond Road for a chimney fire.Sunapee Engine 2 arrived on the scene at 13:50 and reported smoke showing from the chimney. Sunapee Fire personnel entered the residence to assess the… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department reminds Sunapee residents about outside burning laws and regulations Earlier this morning, the Sunapee Fire Department responded to a smoke investigation in Sunapee Harbor. Sunapee Fire personnel located a brush pile burning at a residence on Garnet Street, and due to the current conditions, the fire had to be extinguished. As the snow begins to melt,… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department announces the resignation of Fire Chief Ted Tillson The Sunapee Fire Department regrets to announce the resignation of Chief Ted Tillson. His last day of employment with the Town was March 12, 2026.Please join us in thanking Chief Tillson for his service to the community and the Fire Department during his tenure. We appreciate the contributions… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department responds to two structures overnight in the Town of Sunapee During the evening hours on February 26th and the early morning hours of February 27th, the Sunapee Fire Department and multiple mutual aid departments responded to two structure fires in the Town of Sunapee. These two fires happened less than three hours apart.Please see the attached two press… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department responds to carbon monoxide emergency on Perkins Pond Road On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 06:19, Sunapee Fire was called to a residence on Perkins Pond Road for a Carbon Monoxide Alarm Activation.When Sunapee Fire personnel arrived on the scene, they found elevated carbon monoxide levels and had to assist in evacuating the homeowner and two cats.… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department Responds to Reported Building Fire on Garnet Street On January 29th, 2026, at 14:48, Sunapee Fire, along with mutual aid from Newport, New London, and Springfield, were called to 98 Garnet Street for a reported building fire.Check out the attached press release from the Sunapee Fire Department for more information. Read More
Sunapee Fire Department Responds To Reported Building Fire On Lake Ave On Thursday, January 15th, at 05:19, Sunapee Fire was called to 381 Lake Ave for a fire alarm activation. While Sunapee units were still responding to the station for the initial fire alarm activation, New London Dispatch upgraded the call to a 1st Alarm Structure Fire Response after the… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department 2025 Year-End Report Posted! The Sunapee Fire Departments 2025 Year End Report has been posted on the Fire Departments Website. You can view it at the following link:https://www.sunapeenh.gov/fire-department-emergency-medical-services/page/sunapee-fireems-quarterly-reportsThe Sunapee Fire Department responded to 694 calls… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department responds to a Fire Alarm Activation and Upon Arrival Discovers a Heavy Smoke Condition in the Building On Thursday, January 1st at 19:33, Sunapee Fire was called to 9 Gardner Bay in Granliden for a fire alarm activation.Upon Engine 2’s arrival at 19:45, fire personnel were met by the neighbor, who stated there was heavy smoke inside the residence and that the homeowners were not homeSee the… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department responds to a Reported Building Fire on Route 103 On Wednesday, December 31st at 06:44, Sunapee Fire, along with mutual aid from Newport, Newbury, Goshen, and New London, were called to a 1st Alarm Structure Fire at 27 Route 103 for a caller reporting smoke inside a building.See the attached Press Release from the Sunapee Fire Department for… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department Responds to Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Encounters Life-Threatening Levels of Carbon Monoxide On Thursday, December 25th at 22:51, Sunapee Fire was called to a residence on North Road for a Carbon Monoxide Alarm Activation.Sunapee Engine 2 arrived on the scene at 23:08 and immediately discovered life-threatening levels of carbon monoxide.See the attached Press Release from the Sunapee… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department Open House and New Fire Truck Push In The Sunapee Fire Department will be holding an open house on Saturday, January 3rd, from 9:00 to 12:00. During the open house, we will be pushing Sunapee's new fire truck into the station and officially placing it in service. All are welcome to attend. Drinks and snacks will be… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department takes delivery of new Rescue/Engine! It’s finally here! Today, December 18th, the Sunapee Fire Department officially took delivery of its brand-new Rescue/Engine. The Sunapee Fire Department ordered this truck back in April of 2024 to replace our aging 1994 Mack Engine, which has been experiencing severe rust issues… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department spends the weekend clearing fire hydrants across town. How did you spend your weekend?This past Sunday, December 15th, members from the Sunapee Fire Department took time out of their weekend to go around town and shovel out the town's fire hydrants. Members shoveled out hydrants in both Sunapee and Georges Mills.After the… Read More
Sunapee Fire Department holds annual Holiday Dinner and Awards Night! On Friday, December 12th, the Sunapee Fire Department held its annual holiday dinner and awards night. Current and former members gathered together to celebrate the holidays, share stories from throughout the years, and have a good night together.The following members received awards: … Read More
Sunapee Fire Department responds to a Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 11 by Holmes Lane On Wednesday, December 10th, at 19:10, Sunapee Fire, Sunapee Police, and Newport Ambulance responded to the area of Route 11 and Holmes Lane for a possible motor vehicle accident. See the attached Press Release from the Sunapee Fire Department for more information. Read More
Sunapee Fire responds to a Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 11 by Otter Hill Road On Thursday, November 20th, at 19:30, Sunapee Fire, New London Ambulance, and Sunapee Police were called to Route 11 by Otter Hill Road for a box truck off the road, possibly into Otter Pond. See the attached Press Release from the Sunapee Fire Department for more information. Read More
Statewide Burn Ban Has Been Lifted STATEWIDE BURN BAN HAS BEEN LIFTED As of October 29th, 2025, the statewide burn ban has been lifted. This means that you can now have outside fires. We would like to remind everyone that a burn permit is required for all outdoor fires. Even though the burn ban has been lifted, if… Read More
STATEWIDE BURN BAN STILL IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE REMINDER: STATEWIDE BURN BAN IS STILL IN EFFECTDespite occasional rain over the last couple of weeks and with more in the forecast, the statewide burn ban is still in effect. This statewide burn ban has been in effect since September 21st, 2025, and will remain in effect until… Read More
Sunapee Fire and Mutual Aid Companies respond to Oil Spill in Sunapee Harbor - 10/21/25 On Tuesday, October 21st, at 10:43, Sunapee Fire was called to Sunapee Harbor by 71 Main Street for a report of an oil spill in the water.See the attached files for the offical press release from the Sunapee Fire Department. Read More
