April 17, 2008 (Group 2) - A brush pile being burned by the property owner got out of control and quickly spread to about two acres on Piper Lane in Wolfeboro Thursday. Firefighters were called to the Carl Shannon residence at 40 Piper Lane at12:47 p.m. First-arriving crews discovered a fire quickly spreading into the woods behind the home and requested a first alarm assignment. Fire crews from Tuftonboro Fire-Rescue, Ossipee Corner Fire-Rescue, and West Ossipee Fire-Rescue responded to the scene. The fire was declared under control at 2:53 p.m. A recreational vehicle parked at the property was destroyed. No injuries were reported. “The ground surface is very dry in many areas, “said Wolfeboro Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Tom Zotti.” The heavy snowfall from last winter is essentially gone. We urge anyone planning to burn outside to contact their local fire department for permit requirements and be extremely careful. “Wolfeboro Fire-Rescue was also assisted at the scene by Lakeside Ambulance, the Wolfeboro Police Department, and the District Ranger from the New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands. Wakefield Fire-Rescue covered Wolfeboro Central Station. Atricle from the Granite State News http://www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com/pdf/GSN.2008.04.24.pdf

Mar. 30, 2008- Wolfeboro firefighters took part in the 18th annual Eat the Heat Chili Cook Off and Firefighters Race a fund- raising event at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry, ME. Firefighters from Maine and New Hampshire put together teams of five firefighters dressed in their turnout gear, helmet, coat and pants, and raced down a slalom course holding a 50- foot length of fire hose.  All funds went to benifit the Maine Handicapped Skiing program. Wolfeboro placed 5th out of 14 teams, with a time of 32.44 seconds. Team organizer Lt. Dave Brackett stated, ” This was only our Third year taking part in this event and we were very pleased with the improvements of the team, were getting better and faster. Team members were glad they were able to practice and show off their skills durning the Wolfeboro Winter Fest at Abenaki this year.” Team members were Retired Lt. Dave Brackett, Lt. Andre deBeer, Firefighters Frank Bellefleur, Daryl Morales, and Jon Powers, and Call Firefighter Bob Shilo. Firefighter Chris Stevens and Call Firefighter Jim Savage, along with  friends and family, were there to cheer on and support the event.

Mar. 8, 2008- First we would like to thank Meredith Village Savings Bank(MVSB) for the wonderful donation, of allowing Wolfeboro Fire Rescue to drill on the building located at 15 Endicott Street. Some of the drills completed were ICS, Fire Attack, Search and Rescue, Ventalation, Ladder Operations and Rehab. On Mar. 10, 2008 the building was torn down to make way for the bank.

Feb. 6, 2008-Lt. Dave Brackett held his 0 birthday party at Central Station. Some of the presents Lt. Brackett received were a drip torch, a picture of himself, a gift basket full of fish, a scrap book, a couple of t-shirts, a cool little fire truck, etc.