Hooksett Fire Fighters Union

Hooksett Fire Fighters Union Hooksett Permanent Firefighters Association IAFF local 3264
Post Office Box 16269
Hooksett, NH 03106

The Hooksett Permanent Firefighters Association is the association that represents the Firefighters and Fire Officers of the Town of Hooksett, NH Fire Department. Our goal is foremost the public safety of the residents and visitors of the town of Hooksett. We provide Full-time, 24/7 emergency services to the town and are highly skilled in Fire suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Technical res

cue, and a variety of other skills. Our 28 members are always on duty and will provide the highest level of care to you and your family - no matter what the emergency may be.

08/29/2026

Between running 13 calls yesterday, along with 2 separate shift trainings, there were 2 points during the day crews were handling 3 calls simultaneously. Because the department was operating at minimum staffing (6 members), crews were handling the calls with only 2 apparatus. Due to this, mutual aid was requested multiple times.

🚑 10:59 - Medical aid requiring transport to the hospital by ambulance (A2, E2)

🚑 11:07 - Medical aid requiring transport to the hospital by ambulance (A3)

🚑 11:52 - Medical aid requiring transport to the hospital by ambulance (Mutual aid ambulance)

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🚒🚑 14:33 - Motor vehicle accident requiring a response from both stations (A2, E1)

🚑 14:45 - Medical aid requiring transport to the hospital by ambulance (Mutual aid ambulance)

🚑 14:54 - Medical aid (Mutual aid ambulance started, but cancelled prior to arrival on scene) (E1)

Despite the challenges of apparatus staffing, your Hooksett Firefighters worked these simultaneous calls.

With a consistent upward trend in annual calls, days like this are not uncommon. Undoubtably, this will create more requests for mutual aid over time.

08/24/2026

Want to start a career with a modern and progressive Fire/EMS service? Come join our team! We are hiring; immediate opening!

08/14/2026

“Do you get to sleep on shift?”

It’s a question that gets asked a lot when people find out that firefighters in Hooksett work 24-hour shifts. ☀️🌙

While it is true that we try sleep overnight, it doesn’t always work out that way. Members of Group 1 were busy last night, responding to 6 calls for service between 22:00-07:00:

🚑23:52 - Medical aid requiring transport to the hospital via ambulance. (A3)

🚑00:16 - Medical aid. (A2)

🚒00:54 - Service call, check a detector. (E1)

🚑01:10 - Medical aid requiring transport to the hospital via ambulance. (A2)

🚑02:46 - Medical aid requiring transport to the hospital via ambulance. (A2)

🚒05:41 - Fire alarm activation. (E1, L2)

Nights like these aren’t uncommon for your Hooksett Firefighters. Despite the lack of sleep, members of the department respond promptly to every emergency if not already committed.🚨

Members of the Local had a great time attending the Hooksett Police Department's National Night Out this week!Engine 5 w...
08/07/2026

Members of the Local had a great time attending the Hooksett Police Department's National Night Out this week!

Engine 5 was on display for Touch-a-Truck, Steve enjoyed meeting everyone, and Fire came away with the tug-of-war victory! 🚒🏆

Thank you to the Hooksett Police Department for hosting another great community event. We always enjoy the opportunity to connect with the community alongside our public safety partners.

Yesterday we talked about the training of qualified driver/operators. We're happy to announce Driver/Operator Class of 2...
08/02/2026

Yesterday we talked about the training of qualified driver/operators. We're happy to announce Driver/Operator Class of 2045 is officially underway! Step 1 is complete: sit in the driver's seat and make truck noises! ✅

Thanks to Officer May's family for stopping by the better side of the building! 😉

08/01/2026

At Hooksett Fire Rescue, maintaining adequate staffing levels is critical to ensuring emergency apparatus remain in service and ready to respond.

Today, due to staffing limitations, both the Engine and Ladder at our Central Station will be out of service during the 10-hour day shift because a qualified engine/ladder operator is unavailable.

For normal operations, qualified apparatus operators must be available at both Central Station and the Village Station to staff our Engines, Ladder Truck, and Ambulances. These operators are responsible for safely driving, positioning, and operating emergency vehicles and equipment during emergency responses. When qualified operators are not available, apparatus may be placed out of service despite having personnel available to respond.

As highlighted in a previous post, Hooksett Fire Rescue has welcomed a significant number of new probationary members in recent years. While these members are actively serving our community, becoming a qualified apparatus operator requires extensive training, certifications, hands-on experience, and completion of department-specific qualification processes. Developing new operators takes time and represents a critical investment in maintaining safe and effective emergency operations.

Hooksett Fire Rescue will continue to respond to all emergencies. However, during medical calls in the Village District, only an ambulance will be immediately available for fire responses until mutual aid companies arrive.

We appreciate the continued support of our mutual aid partners, whose assistance helps ensure uninterrupted emergency response coverage for our community. We also thank our residents and visitors for their understanding as we continue working to develop the next generation of qualified operators and maintain the staffing necessary to keep all emergency apparatus in service and available when needed.

The members of Local 3264 would like to send a big congratulations to Firefighter Derek Waldron, who completed his proba...
07/29/2026

The members of Local 3264 would like to send a big congratulations to Firefighter Derek Waldron, who completed his probationary year yesterday. With this milestone, Firefighter Waldron is the newest permanent member of the department. Congrats, Derek!🚒

07/28/2026

It was a busy 24 hours for your Hooksett Firefighters:

☕️ 07:00 - Pass down and coffee with the crew (duty crew coming off shift will pass down any pertinent information about apparatus, equipment, upcoming events, etc.)

07:15 - Duty crew begins truck checks, making sure apparatus are able to perform properly for the day

🏋️ 08:00 - Some members complete a run, while others focus on strength training in the weight room

🍳🥞 09:00 - Members try to sneak in a quick breakfast. Central crew makes a homemade meal, while Station 1 opts for a grab and go option

🚑 10:03 - Medical aid. Patient was transported to the hospital via ambulance (A3)

🏢 10:30 - Duty crew completed town familiarization, including a walk-through of the new apartments on College Park Dr., along with an older apartment building in town

🚑 12:26 - Mutual medical aid in Manchester. Ambulance was cancelled prior to arrival on scene (A3)

🚒🚑 12:41 - Assist the PD, potential hazardous conditions (E1, A3, C1)

🩺13:15 - Duty crew received a brief medical training

🚑🚒 14:30 - Medical aid. Patient was transported to the hospital via ambulance (A1, E1)

15:45 - Midday coffee to keep the energy up!☕️

16:00 - Crew completes medical incident reports, while members on probation study roads, apparatus, etc.

🚑🚒 17:35 - Medical aid. Patient was transported to the hospital via ambulance (A3, E5, E1)

🚑 18:56 - Mutual medical aid in Manchester. Ambulance was cancelled prior to arrival on scene (A3)

19:00 - Crews were able to sit down for a nice, home-cooked meal

🚑🚒 20:31 - Medical aid (A3, E5)

🚑 21:15 - Medical aid. Patient was transported to the hospital via ambulance (A1)

🚑🚒 23:45 - Medical aid requiring extensive resources, pulling companies from both stations. Patient was transported to the hospital via ambulance (A1, A3, E5)

🚑🚒 01:22 - Medical aid (A3, E5)

06:00 - Duty crew completes morning chores, making sure the station and apparatus are clean and ready for the incoming shift. Off-going crew briefs the new shift on any updates

🚑 06:50 - Medical aid. Patient was transported to the hospital via ambulance (A1)

Days like these aren’t uncommon. Oftentimes, calls will run concurrent with each other, leaving the town without coverage. Despite this, your Hooksett firefighters work hard to make sure incidents are handled effectively by knowledgeable people.

Every so often, residents of Hooksett will donate food items for our duty crew. These range from baked goods, to snack f...
07/23/2026

Every so often, residents of Hooksett will donate food items for our duty crew. These range from baked goods, to snack foods, and even toys for Steve the Dog! 🐾🦴

Members of Local 3264 are very grateful towards one of our residents, Maureen Hirtle, who donated a wide assortment of snacks today to our crew on duty.

Some people claim the fire service is a “thankless job”, but we are often reminded that our residents support us and have our backs. Thanks, Maureen!

The First Year on the JobIn Hooksett, every firefighter - regardless of previous experience - spends their first year on...
07/23/2026

The First Year on the Job

In Hooksett, every firefighter - regardless of previous experience - spends their first year on probation. During that time, they complete an extensive training program designed to prepare them for the job.

Throughout the year, probationary firefighters work to master:

Every Road in Hooksett
• Learn more than 150 roads, important landmarks and hazards, complex neighborhoods such as Granite Hills and the SNHU campus, mutual aid locations, and routes to three area hospitals.

Department Apparatus
- Become familiar with every vehicle, including equipment inventories, chassis / pump operation, and safe driving operations.
- Signed off to drive and operate all staff cars, Ambulances 1, 2 & 3, Forestry 1 & 2, and Engines 1 & 2.

Required Certifications
- Earn a Firefighter II certification, Advanced EMT license, and CDL-B driver's license.

Ongoing Training
- Participate in department-wide and company-level training while successfully completing required checkpoints throughout the year.

Life in the Firehouse
- One possibly overlooked part of the first year is learning to live at the firehouse. For some younger members, it may be their first time sharing a living space with a crew, learning to cook, clean, and share responsibilities during 24-hour shifts. (Yes, making a pot of coffee is a required skill)

Emergency Responses
- While completing all of the above, probationary firefighters are also working their regular shifts and responding to emergency calls alongside experienced crews.

Today, seven of our firefighters are in their probationary year - just over 25% of our current line personnel. They are balancing classroom learning, hands-on training, certification courses, and emergency responses as they work toward becoming fully qualified members of the department.

Over the last five years, 31% of new hires have not completed their first year with the department for a variety of reasons. Those who do complete probation have successfully balanced months of training, certifications, emergency responses, and life at the firehouse, an accomplishment they should be proud of.

Whether they're studying maps, learning a new piece of equipment, or making the next pot of coffee, every probationary firefighter is putting in the work to better serve the Hooksett community!

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15 Legends Drive
Hooksett, NH
03106

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