nh fallen firefighters memorial
In 2006, the New Hampshire State Firemens Association dedicated the NH Fallen Firefighters Memorial to honor the lives of those firefighters within our state. Each year, there is a Memorial Service that recognizes the past Line of Duty Deaths, and if needed gives reverence to any new names being added that year. In 2023, the DFFCO purchased a paver for the memorial, which will remain year after year. The proceeds from these pavers help to provide assistance to those in the Fire Service who are in need of assistance.
Amy’s Army (Relay for Life of Rockingham county)
In June 2022, the DFFCO was able to support Amy Tunberg (wife of DFD Lieutenant Derek Tunberg) in her efforts to raise money for the Relay For Life of Rockingham County. Amy was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in November of 2021.
Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock
On January 6th, 2023, The Executive Board of the DFFCO voted to support the Derry Fire Fighter Cody Lappas as he raised money for Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. Fire Fighter Lappas took part in CHaD’s 15th annual Battle of the Badges Hockey Game where this year they have already raised over $53,000. In January 2025, the Board of DFFCO again authorized a donation for this event.
Remembrance Gifts
Every so often, our members and retirees reach out and ask us to honor their loved ones with a gift in lieu of flowers for when someone they love passes on.
pinkerton academy memorial garden
Pinkerton Academy has an alumni veteran monument and flagpole adorning the Academy’s lower campus in a memorial garden area, part of a two-year project also supported by the school’s Alumni Association, the Class of 1956, and local veterans organizations. Pinkerton’s veterans’ monument is surrounded by other memorial benches and walkway pavers paying tribute to notable alumni and other school supporters. In 2023, the DFFCO purchased a paver for the memorial, which will remain year after year.
Pizzastock (The Jason R Flood Memorial Fund)
On June 15th, 2022, The Executive Board of the DFFCO voted to support the Jason R Flood Memorial event taking place today in Derry called Pizzastock 6. The Jason R Flood Memorial Fund 501 (C)(3) was created after the suicide of Jason Flood, a Pinkerton graduate. Pizzastock is all about 'Healing through music, connecting with the community'. Pictured: DFFCO Vice President Tony Rossignol (L), Danielle Flood (C) & Doug Flood (R)
Winter Coat Drive for the Upper Room
In November 2022, the DFFCO ran a month-long campaign to collect brand new winter coast for the Upper Room in Derry. The Upper Room is a Proud Member of Family Support New Hampshire. FSNH acts to bring together diverse leadership from family resource centers and family support programs within New Hampshire under the common vision of establishing a statewide network of family support practices within New Hampshire.
industry training for derry firefighters
In March of 2023, the Derry Fire Fighters Chaitable Organization hosted a fundraiser of a training course featuring Paul Shoemaker of Next Level Extrication. This course subject matter regarded Electric Vehicle & Lithium Ion Battery Fires. This progressive training is highly in demand and the DFFCO was able to gift the Derry Fire Department over $900.00 in admission seats for the on duty crews. Roughly 25 members of the Department was able to attend this half day class.
Derry Resident Katie Fuccillo (50 Legs in 50 Days)
In September 2021, the DFFCO was able to support local Boston Marathon runner Katie Fuccillo in her efforts to raise money for the 50 Legs in 50 Days charity. Pictured: DFFCO Director Stephen Finn and Katie Fuccillo
Blessing Box at Marion Gerrish Community Center
In January 2023, there was a request for assistance to fill the Blessing Box at the Marrion Gerrish Community Center. A cold snap in the weather depleted the supplies suddenly, and donations were needed to restock the box. the DFFCO was able to purchase and donate nonperishable food and hygiene products to help resupply the Blessing Box.