Welcome From Chief Emanuel

Community Members, it is an honor and a privilege to have been appointed to the position of Fire Chief in 2018 and I am proud to serve in this capacity with the men and women of the Durham Fire Department. We are a group of dedicated professionals who strive to protect and improve the quality of life for the citizens and visitors of Durham along with the students, faculty, and staff of the University of New Hampshire. The department is jointly funded (50%-50%) by the Town and University and focuses on fire prevention, emergency medical services (EMS), and fire suppression services for the community. Fire prevention and risk reduction efforts are achieved through life safety inspections and educational programs offered to residents, local businesses, schools, and rental properties. 

Community outreach included a fire prevention family open house and participation in events such as Durham Day, University Day, Downtown Trick or Treat, and the annual Durham Tree Lighting Celebration. The Durham Professional Firefighters Association purchased over $500 of winter coats through Operation Warm Coats and collected many gifts for the Seacoast Firefighter’s Toy Drive to assist local families in need. The department and the Firefighters Association would like to thank the Durham Community for their generosity.

Thank you to the community for its continued support and to the members of the Durham Fire Department for their committed dedication and service to the department and the community.