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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 May 1977, headed by Volunteer Fire Chief Eldwood Mayne and consisting of 50 members. Currently the fire department roster consists of 18 active firefighters and 8 honorary members. The department is headed by volunteer Fire Chief Baxter (Junior) Elliott, who has served 28 years with the department, 10 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 with a 37 HP 500 GPM 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, several 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.
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 is held on the last weekend of July with various activities and the dance under the big tent 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
Junior Elliott 1980 (Fire Chief)
Scott Elliott 1977 (Deputy Chief)
Andy Hurley 1982 (Captain)
Gary Sheppard 1983 (Assistant Captain)
Kurt Lane 1979 (Captain of Rescue)
Fred Wellon 1977 (Secretary & Assistant Captain of Rescue)
Dave Newbury 2003 (Treasurer)
Dave Gulliford 1997
Sheldon Blundon 2006
Ron Menchenton 1977
Blair Osmond 2006
Andrew Sheppard 2006
Barb Sheppard 2002
Terry Sheppard 2000
Charlie Perrier 2003
Jim Strowbridge 2006
Robert Lodge 2008
Rosanne Hicks 2008
Terry Dalley 2008
Honorary Members
Leonard Blundon
Hubert Budgell
Roy Dalley
Harvey Elliott
Harvey Gale
Elwood Mayne
Lloyd Parsons
Winslow Scott
Hedley Squires
Deceased Members
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
May they rest in peace.