The Hudson NH Fire Department

Introduction:

    The Hudson Fire Department operates out of 3 fire stations.  These 3 fire stations house valuable fire equipment for the Hudson Fire department such as; 4 engine companies, 3 ambulance's (ALS / BLS), 2 Tankers, 2 forestry units, 1 ladder, 1 rescue, 2 marine boat, 2 utility trucks, 3 chief's vehicles, 1 prevention vehicle, and 1 OHRV (4x4). The department is manned by 38 fire fighters staffing all 3 fire stations.  Central station is staffed by a Captain and 4 fire fighters 24/7, Burns Hill Station 4 is staffed by a Lieutenant and 2 fire fighters 24/7, and Robinson Road Station 1 is staffed by the Captain of Training and 2 fire fighters Tuesday through Friday 0730 to 1800.  The 38 full time fire fighters are also assisted by a strong Call Force and a dedicated Explorer post associated with the Hudson Fire Department. Call force members are assigned to each station through out the town, and are able to ride along on all pieces of apparatus through out the town according to specific regulations.  

    Explorer post 551 is a dedicated and well organized organization within the Hudson fire department, ranging from ages 14-21 along with advisors, who oversee the activities and train with these individuals. The post is very active with the department and work very hard, from scene assistance to department training, they are a well respected and good group dedicated to becoming fire fighters in the future.

Dispatch / Frequency lay out:

    The Hudson Fire Department, recently switched over to digital from analog voice transmissions. The department utilizes a dedicated dispatch frequency 153.950 and a dedicated fire ground frequency 155.955. These frequencies transmit from dispatch a digital and analog voice at the same time, but apparatus and personnel transmit and receive a digital voice, but have the capability to switch over to an all analog voice if needed. The dispatch center is complemented with a computer CAD interface radio system, which allows for a computer mouse to take over all point and click operations for radio transmissions, compared to the past's multiple buttons for tones, transmission and other operational functions. 

Mutual Aid:

    The Hudson Fire Department utilizes a strict run card allowing us to use multiple and crucial services from mutual aid associates from near by communities. These associates are very important to large scale incidents within the town of Hudson, ranging from airline crash's, structure fire's and other large incidents.