Professional Firefighters of Newport NH IAFF Local 4942

06/04/2026

Dana Ramspott was always that smiling face greeting you on scene or out in the community. His kindness and his humor he brought to every moment will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with Dana’s family and with the Sunapee Fire Department during this difficult time. He will always be remembered, and he will always be missed by everyone here

Sunapee Fire Department Announces the Passing of Retired Assistant Chief Dana Ramspott

It is with profound sadness that the Sunapee Fire Department announces the passing of Retired Assistant Chief Dana Ramspott following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Dana passed away on June 2, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.

Retired Assistant Chief Ramspott dedicated 41 years, 1 month, and 17 days of faithful service to the Town of Sunapee and the Sunapee Fire Department before retiring on August 31, 2025. Throughout his distinguished career, Dana rose through the ranks and served as a respected leader within the department. He helped guide the Sunapee Fire Department through numerous administrative changes and played a vital role in mentoring and training generations of firefighters and emergency responders.

Dana’s commitment to the fire service, his leadership, and his dedication to the community left a lasting impact on the department. Many of the members he helped train and mentor are now rising through the ranks themselves, continuing the legacy of service and professionalism that he exemplified throughout his career.

The members of the Sunapee Fire Department extend their deepest condolences to Dana’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.

Funeral services for Retired Assistant Chief Dana Ramspott will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Sunapee Fire Station, located at 9 Sargent Road in Sunapee, New Hampshire.

All Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement personnel who knew or worked with Dana are encouraged to attend. The requested attire for public safety personnel is Class A Uniforms or equivalent dress uniform attire. Members of the public are also welcome to attend and pay their respects.

For over four decades, Dana answered the call to serve his community. His contributions to the Sunapee Fire Department and the Town of Sunapee will never be forgotten.

Rest easy, Chief. Your watch is complete.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor the heroes who gave everything for our freedom.
Their courage, sacrifice, and devotion to this nation will never be forgotten.

05/09/2026

Crews from Newport Fire Department and Newport Police Department are set up and ready for Sunshine 5K.

05/06/2026

Maggie Atkins is seeking a living kidney donor. Paired exchange may allow you to help even if you’re not a direct match. Confidential screening takes only a few minutes.

04/23/2026

NO OPEN BURNING PERMITTED

The State of New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands has predicted today to be a HIGH FIRE DANGER day.

The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an “Elevated Fire Weather Danger” statement.

Due to these circumstances, NO OPEN BURNING will be allowed.

Dial 9-1-1 to report any signs of fire or smoke

If you have any non-emergency needs, contact the Newport Fire Department at (603)863-1416

https://www.nhdfl.dncr.nh.gov/forest-protection/daily-fire-danger

04/13/2026

A press release from our second alarm outside fire yesterday.

Chief Yannuzzi would like to emphasize the importance of calling 9-1-1 for all emergencies. Recently we have had an increase in people calling the firehouse direct to report emergency calls. Our department is staffed 24 hours a day however, crews are not always at the station.

With the outside fire season upon us, it is important to obtain fire permits. This is a mandate by the State of NH Forest and Lands.

03/16/2026

With the approval of Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center's new public safety program in Newport, we were asked to provide apparatus pictures for some publicity and advertising of the program.

Since the program is going to provide students with an introduction to what public safety is, we decided this would be a great opportunity to exercise our educational skills. Our first visitor to the firehouse was Newport Police Department's comfort dog, Ebbi. After a tour of the station and some snacks, we really sold him on a seat in the fire truck!

We want to thank the school for inviting us to participate in the promotional pictures and SRO Seymour for allowing us to have some fun with Ebbi. Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center Newport

03/02/2026

PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT

We are proud to announce the promotion of Firefighter/AEMT Eric Benson to the position of Lieutenant.

Eric started with the Newport Fire Department as a call member in 2006 and worked to become a full-time Firefighter in 2018. Even as he explored opportunities with other organizations, he remained a dedicated member of our department and ultimately returned to us. Anyone who knows Eric knows that Newport is not only home to him and his family, but also where his heart lies. His dedication to the organization and the town shows every day on and off shift.

We wish Eric the best of luck in his new role with the department. We look forward to seeing his continued growth and the growth of the organization.

03/01/2026

As of 6:00 a.m. this morning, Lieutenant Steven Dube Jr. has completed his final shift as a full‑time member of the Newport Fire Department. He has accepted a position with another organization and will be moving on to the next chapter in his career.

Lt. Dube has served our department full‑time for the past seven years. He began his journey with us as a call member, transitioned into a full‑time role, and ultimately earned promotion to Lieutenant through his dedication and leadership.

He also spent three years as president of our IAFF union. In that role, he devoted countless hours to strengthening, rebuilding, and preparing our union for the future. His commitment to both the department and the membership has left a lasting impact.

We are grateful for the time, effort, and professionalism he has given to our organization. “Doobz,” as he is known around the firehouse, will be greatly missed.
We wish him nothing but success in his future endeavors.

02/22/2026

The crew today has been treated to some very sweet treats. After the last couple days of snow prep and clean up, the crew today works in preparation for the next round…..or few rounds of snow. They received a special delivery from Crumbl in West Lebanon. Thank you for thinking of us and your generous donation to our crew.