The Professional Firefighters of Wolfeboro was founded in June 1996. We are a collective bargaining unit representing 9 personnel consisting of 3 Lieutenants and 6 firefighters, employed by the town of Wolfeboro, NH. Local 3708 are proactive members of the Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire(PFFNH) and the International Association of Firefighters(IAFF).

The town of Wolfeboro has a year round population of approximately 7,000 residents and a summer time population of approximately 25,000 residents and visitors. Wolfeboro is 48.3 sq miles of land and 10.1 sq miles of water and is known as the “Oldest Summer Resort in America”.

Wolfeboro Fire Rescue is a combination department consisting of a full-time Chief and Deputy Chief, 3 full-time Lieutenants, 6 full-time firefighters, 1 call Lieutenant, and 8 call firefighter/EMT’s. The department responds to approximately 1,100-1,200 calls a year. There are three shifts which include a total of 3 members (1 Lieutenant, and 2 firefighters). Each firefighter is scheduled for two 24 hour shifts, for a total of 48 hours a week. Maximum coverage shifts are 5 personnel on duty, including the Chief’s; other shifts may only have 2 personnel on duty, 2 firefighters or 1 Lieutenant and 1 firefighter. The Central station is the only manned station. The town is covered by a private ambulance company( Lakeside Ambulance).