THE NEWBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT

PROTECTION CO. No. 2

The Newbury Protection Fire Company No. 2 was established, and incorporated January 27, 1942 by a group of volunteers who pooled together their own money in order to purchase the first piece of fire apparatus serving the residents of Oldtown. Protection Co. # 2 remains a privately owned non-profit corporation specializing in fire suppression and rescue. We are dedicated to protecting the residents of Oldtown and the Newbury residents on Plum Island. The Company also responds to mutual aid calls from any local Fire Department that requires assistance. To this day, the majority of the equipment, and all of the fire apparatus, ambulances, buildings, and property are still owned by the Corporation. Money to purchase and maintain the equipment and property comes substantially from donations from the townspeople, and from various fund raisers held throughout the year. The department is made up of both full time and call personnel. These dedicated individuals give up their time, effort, and sometimes money to ensure proper preparedness and training is always maintained. They dedicate themselves to the protection of your life and property. Many a hot meal is left on the table as the call for need is unselfishly answered.

APPARATUS

The Newbury Fire Department has the following available equipment and apparatus:

Engine 9: Class A Pumper, 750 Gallons water, 2000 GPM pump, LDH, Thermal Imaging, Jaws of Life (portable unit)

Engine 10: Class A Pumper, 1000 Gallons water, 1250 GPM pump, LDH, Jaws of Life (complete unit)

Ladder 3: 100’ Tiller Aerial, Portable cascade

Tanker 2: 6000 Gallon Water Tank, 750 GPM pump

Rescue 20: BLS Ambulance, 4 wheel drive

Rescue 21: BLS Ambulance, 4 wheel drive

307: Half Track Forestry Unit, 300 Gallon water, 300 GPM pump, Foam, Generator, Lighting

DRILL NIGHT

To keep constantly up to date on firefighting practices, drills are held every Wednesday night. The operations of every Pumper, Ladder, and all fire equipment are taught to all. Drilling is necessary to all Firefighters, veterans or new, to acquaint them with the equipment and constantly changing firefighting tactics. Some of the drills held are: SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus), ladder operations, live burns, rescue procedures, smoke house drills, equipment drills, and many other fire related subjects. Mass. State Fire Fighting Academy classes are also available for enrolment. All members of the active Firefighting force also have mandatory EMS training for various levels of certification.

FIREMEN’S MEMORIAL HALL

Are you looking for a local hall to hold a public function, meeting or party?

Why not support your local Fire Department, and rent out our Firemen’s Memorial Hall for your next function? Our full function hall can accommodate parties up to 300 people and can blend itself to your need for an atmosphere ranging from casual to formal. Facilities include a full kitchen for those of you who would like to cater yourself, up to handling local caterers who can handle every detail of your dining event. The facility has PA and music capability. There is ample parking available on site.

Hall Rental Rates:

$200.00 for up to 4 hours

$400.00 for 4 – 8 hours

$600.00 for 8 – 24 hours

Special Meeting Rate $100.00 for up to 4 hours when you book 12 times per year

Additionally bar services are available at additional cost.

Please call (978) 462-2282 within business hours Monday – Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM for further details and availability.

MEMBERSHIP

DONATIONS

In order to continue offering the highest level of fire protection and rescue services to Newbury residents, the department depends on community support. The rising costs of fuel, insurance and vehicle maintenance as well as the costs to upgrade and purchase new fire fighting equipment continue to escalate. Therefore community support is imperative. If you would like to make a donation to the department, please send a check or money order to:

Newbury Protection Fire Co. No.2 (NFD)

3 Morgan Ave.

Newbury, MA. 01951 All donations are tax-deductible.