Hampton, NH — November 17 — A fire at a farm at 140 Winnacunnet Road in the rural area that Hampton Fire/Rescue serves necessitated a first alarm response. Crews used mutual aid under a water-supply strategy because hydrants were unavailable. Tanker-shuttle operations kept hose-lines running as water tenders from other departments often brought water, emptying it into portable tanks.

Firefighters were able to quickly put out the fire thanks to the synchronized reaction. The effectiveness of rural firegrounds is supported by well-organized water-supply operations, as demonstrated by the critical role performed by mutual assistance partners.