Thermal Image Camera Fund
A team of active and retired Town Manager's, Superintendents, and other public officials are planning to hike in the White Mountains to raise money to purchase a new thermal imaging cameras for the Oxford Fire Department. A thermal imaging camera allows firefighters to find and rescue victims through thick smoke, detect the sources of the fire within a structure from the outside and gives them the information they need to put the fire out as quickly and as safely as possible. A thermal imaging camera can also help prevent a structure fire in cases where a resident thinks there may be something burning in the house - the firefighter can enter the structure and scan it with the camera for unusual heat sources thereby preventing the fire from spreading and causing a loss of property. The camera costs about $1,400. See attached flier for specifications.
The hiking team has chosen a date of Saturday, May 5th, 2018. The hikers will ascend to the Tripyraminds, two mountains with summit elevations of just over 4000 feet in what is known as a "day hike". Others are welcome to join them, however, they should have experience with winter hiking and the appropriate equipment to make a hike in post winter/early spring conditions to that summit elevation. Conditions at the summit can vary very much from conditions at the base!
The team's goal is to raise at least $500 toward the purchase. The team already has three commitments for a donation toward that amount. The official charity for this event is the Oxford IAFF Local 4634 who will receive all funds donated through this initiative for use toward purchasing this thermal imaging camera for the Town of Oxford Fire Department!
In the next couple days, the specific information regarding which mountain, and trail will be updated through this site. If you have any questions, please contact Lt. Fitzgibbons at [phone redacted]. "