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Millertown Volunteer Fire Department
The Millertown Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection services for the Community of
Millertown. The department was formed in May 1977, headed by Volunteer Fire Chief Eldwood Mayne
and consisting of 50 members. Currently the fire department roster consists of 19 active firefighters
and 8 honorary members. The department is headed by volunteer Fire Chief Baxter (Junior) Elliott,
who has served 30 years with the department, 12 years as Fire Chief.
The Millertown Volunteer
Fire Department has two vehicle units. It has a 1977 GMC C50 Pumper truck which carries 500 gallons of water with a
37HP 500GPM pump mounted at the rear, a number of lengths of 1” and 2” inch hose. The department
also has a 1979 Chev Auxiliary Truck with 2 mark III forestry pumps, 6 sets of breathing apparatus with a number of
spare cylinders, first aide & burn kits and various other equipment.
Volunteer membership is
available to citizens 18 years of age and older who are willing to be actively involved by donating some of
their time and talents to help the community. Applications are available at the Town Office or Download and
drop it off at the Town Office. All Active members are expected to attend all meetings and training
sessions whenever possible, help clean apparatus after a fire or a training session, and help with any
fundraisers. For more information, or if you are interested in joining the Millertown Volunteer Fire
Department please feel free to contact the Fire Chief Baxter (Junior) Elliott at: 852-6276
The backbone of support to the Millertown Volunteer Fire Department’s fundraising efforts are the ladies
of the community who assist in fundraising by providing meals for various events. As with the Volunteer
Fire Department, Millertown Firettes are always looking for new members. Download Volunteer Fire Department Application.
The department is involved in
various fundraising activities throughout the year, with the Millertown Days Events being the main event of the
year. Millertown days are held on the last weekend of July with various activities and an adult dance being the highlight of the weekend.
The Millertown Volunteer Fire Department was
instrumental in forming the Firemen’s Memorial Dart Tournament in 2000. This tournament has been
held each year with a different Fire Department from central Newfoundland hosting and has become a huge
fundraising success. The tournament allows for fellow fire fighters to come together and help raise much
needed money to support their volunteer fire departments.
Personnel
Charlie Fost 2010 (Fire Chief)
Dave Gulliford 1997 (Deputy Fire Chief)
Junior Elliott 1980 (Fire Team Leader)
Kurt Lane 1979 (Fire Team Leader)
Gary Sheppard 1983 (Assistant Captain)
Terry Sheppard 2000 (Assistant Captain of Rescue)
Barb Sheppard 2002 (Secretary)
Terry Dalley 2008 (Treasurer)
Ron Menchenton 1977
Fred Wellon 1977
Dave Newbury 2003
Sheldon Blundon 2006
Jim Strowbridge 2006
Rosanne Hicks 2008
Christopher Blundon 2011
Bruce Brown 2011
Honorary Members
Scott Elliott
Andy Hurley
Hubert Budgell
Roy Dalley
Harvey Elliott
Harvey Gale
Elwood Mayne
Lloyd Parsons
Winslow Scott
Hedley Squires
Deceased Members
William Higdon
Leonard Blundon
Moody Dove
Richard Fitzpatrick
Bernard Budgell
Gabriel Brett
Richard Fogwill
Roy Wellon
Gordon Fogwill
Alfred Blundon
Abel Winter
Hedley Ash
Garfield Young
Thomas White
Clyde Oldford
George Piercey
Baxter Elliott Sr.
Fred White
Harold Wellon
May they rest in peace.