It is important to remember that Lithium-Ion batteries used in power tools, phones and other electronic equipment, should never be disposed of in the trash as it presents an extreme fire hazard. If you have any of these batters that can no longer be used, bring them to the Newbury transfer station and give them to an attendant who will place them in a special storage area.

In 2022, (the latest year that data was available) there were 390 Lithium-ion battery fires at transfer stations/recycling centers in this country There were 56 injuries and 2 deaths from these fires. One of those fires was at the transfer station in Lee, New Hampshire.

Please think before you throw any Lithium-ion batteries in the trash

Street Address Signs

Newbury Town ordinance requires that each residents is marked with a street address sign that is visible from the road

Newbury Fire Rescue is making reflective street address signs available to Newbury residents at our cost.

You can order these attractive green metal signs at Sign Order Form.

The Town of Newbury Street Numbering Ordinance requires that every home and business in Newbury has a street address posted that is visible from the road. The reason for the ordinance was to assure that emergency responders would be able to locate a property in the event of a medical emergency, fire, or other emergency. If you do not currently have street numbers posted, this program will provide an attractive street number sign for your property and help emergency responders find you more quickly in an emergency.

Fire Code Compliance

Fire Code Permit Applications

In accordance with the New Hampshire State Fire Code, inspections and permits are required from the fire department for the instalation and operation of oil burners, gas heating and other gas operated equipment and wood burning stoves.

Request a permit and inspection by completing and submitting the following applications:

Newbury Fire Alarm Ordinance

The Town of Newbury Alarm Ordinance requires all homeowners and businesses with fire and security alarms that are transmitted to an alarm company central station central station to obtain an alarm permit from the Town of Newbury. The ordinance also specifies that alarm companies that monitor these alarms be permitted by the town. The permit requires complete contact information including local contacts (key holders) for out of town owners, this information is available to dispatch and the fire department so quick access can be gained to the building by someone who has a key in the event of an alarm. The ordinance also specifies that any property that has more than three false alarms in a 12 month period be assessed a fine. The amount of the fine increases for additional alarms once the minimum has been met. Since the ordinance was implemented several years ago, the number of false alarms that Newbury Fire rescue has responded to has significantly been reduced. The permit application process is easy with an on-line application on this website by clicking “Alarm Application” in the green box this page. The Safety Ordinance page provides complete information on the Newbury Alarm Ordinance. You may also update contact information on the website form. There is no charge for the fire alarm permit.

Alarm Companies Need Permit to Install and Monitor Fire and Security Alarms in Newbury

Alarm companies that instll, service and monitor fire and security alarms at residences and businesses in the town of Newbury must have a permit from the Newbury Police and Fire Departments.There is no fee for the permit. The Newbury Alarm ordinance requires the permiting of security and fire alarms monitored by an alarm company central station. Under the ordinance, the company that installes, services or monitors an alarm must apply for an Alarm Company Permit.Under the ordinance, unpermitted alarm companies operating in Newbury are subject to a $100 fine.

Alarm Companies installing alarm systems must inform their customers of the town requirement for an alarm permit and that they can apply on the Newbury Fire department website. The alarm company must also notify the Newbury Fire Department in writing of the owner's name and address of the new alarm installation. The notification can be by fax (603)763-5379, completing the on-line form, or by email newburyfire@gmail.com

The Application for a Newbury Alarm Permit is now on line

There are now two ways to apply for a fire and security alarm permit in Newbury. The permit application can be completed online (click below in the Online Permit Application) and the application will be electronically submitted to the Town of Newbury. You will be contacted when the permit is issued. As in the past, you can still download and print the permit the application in a pdf file and fax to the Newbury Fire Department or drop off at the police department or town office during normal business hours. Please note that if you change alarm companies, a new alarm permit is required. Alarm permits can only be issued for alarm companies that are permitted by the Town of Newbury, applicants should verify that the alarm company has an Alarm Company Permit from the town.

The on line form can also be used to update your contact information, such as cell and work phone numbers and the names of local contacts that have access to your home if you cannot be reached. If your alarm permit is over two years old, you may need to update your information so that we have the correct phone numbers in an emergency.

The Town of Newbury Alarm Ordinance requires a permit for all business and residential central station fire and security alarms.

The Town of Newbury will access fines for central station alarm systems that do not have the alarm permits and for alarm systems that transmit multiple false alarms. Please see a summary of the ordinance on the Ordinance Page

Click here to fill out a Fire Alarm Permit online

Click here to download and print the Fire Alarm Permit Application The completed permit applications can be faxed to the Newbury Fire Department at 763-5379

Newbury Boat 2

Newbury Boat 2 is a 2011 20 foot Northe River Marine aluminum boat with twin 50 horsepower outboard motors. The boat is a former US Coast Guard buoy service boat acquired in 2022. The boat is used by the fire and police departments for rescue and public service on Lake Sunapee .

Knox Box

Newbury Fire & Rescue Department Knox Box Program

If you own a property in Newbury, are not always available to answer a call for a fire alarm at your property and do not have someone in the area that has a key to provide the Newbury Fire Department with access to your property. please consider installing a Knox Box.

The Newbury Fire & Rescue Department is part of the “Knox Box” program for emergency building access. A Knox Box is a secure key box containing building keys affixed to the outside of a business or home. If a fire alarm is received or there is a report of other emergency when the building us unoccupied, the fire department utilizes special fire department key, that will open the Knox Box containing the building keys. This eliminates the need to break down doors or windows to enter the building or presume there is no fire when nothing is visible from the outside. The ability to thoroughly inspect a building will enable the responders to locate other problems such as electrical hazards, heating problems and gas and water leaks set off an alarm and could lead to costly other problems if not identified. The Knox Box system is only used to enter a building in the event of a fire department emergency response to an alarm activation or report of an emergency at the location.

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The fire department key is secured in special Knox Box on the truck that can only be opened by authorized personnel and all openings of the box are electronically recorded. Knox Boxes keyed to the Newbury system are purchased by the building owner from the Knox Box company and are installed in accordance with fire department specifications. Knox Boxes are generally installed at locations with Town of Newbury permitted central station fire alarm systems, where the Newbury Police and Fire Departments have emergency contact information. Building owners or their authorized emergency contacts are notified of every alarm notification and when the Knox Box is used to provide emergency personnel with access to the building. Emergency contact Information provided is kept confidential by the police and fire departments.

New commercial, multi-family (4+), seasonal residences and gated properties are required to have a Knox Box as part of the building permit process.

Information on the Knox Box system is available on the company’s website www.knoxbox.com, For residential and small business use the Knox Residential 1658 Series surface mount box is used. Other models are available for larger businesses where multiple access keys may be needed, for new construction and other special requirements. Knox Boxes keted to the Newbury Fire Department system can be ordered on line from the Knox Box company Knoxbox.com or the new Knox HomeBox #1501 website for residential boxes and the Newbury Fire Department will be notified of your order and install the box when it is received. If you have questions, please contact the department at newburyfire@gmail.com

The Newbury Fire Dept. Benevolent Association is seeking donations to fund the construction of a small Fire Dept. Museum on town property alongside the Velie Memorial Playground adjacent to the new fire station. Highlights of the project are as follows:

Help us celebrate the richness of Newbury Fire Department’s history and enable community residents and visitors to view the historic gems of the department on a regular basis.

Please send your donation check, made out to the Newbury Fire Dept. with “Museum project” noted on the memo line, to P.O. Box 373, Newbury, NH 03255. Donors making substantial gifts ($2,500 or more) will be recognized by name on a display in the museum.

Or go to: Go Fund Me to donate online

Links to Information on New Fire Rescue Station

Fire Safety Information

NFPA fire Extinguishers

Make a Disaster Supplies Kit

Make a family Emergency Plan

Emergency Preparedness