FRYEBURG — There will be an informational meeting on Sunday, April 2, at 2 p.m. at the Fryeburg Rescue Station (89 Bridgton Road) regarding the formation of the Fryeburg Rescue Auxiliary.

The public is encouraged to attend.

Fryeburg Rescue Auxiliary will consist of volunteers from the communities who will help with receptions, an open house, dinners and fundraising events, as needed.

Occasionally, there is a rescue on a mountain or snowmobile trail where water is essential for the hydration of the patient and the rescuing crews. With advanced planning and organization, water and coffee will be provided at the trail head for the returning crews; volunteers provide sandwiches, soups and desserts to the many volunteers who worked on the search and rescue.

Rescue crews sometimes spend many hours on a mountain side and miss a meal or two – the Auxiliary can make a wonderful difference to tired crew members.

Occasionally, a training session with neighboring rescue squads will be held. Refreshments for these participants will be needed, as well for the members in training. Auxiliary members can be of great assistance with the organization of the luncheon, providing a friendly, restful end to an intense and rewarding day. 

Auxiliary members of Fryeburg Rescue benefit the communities of Brownfield, Chatham, N.H., Fryeburg, Lovell, and Stow, and members of the public in general. Community volunteers will make up the Auxiliary of Fryeburg Rescue.

Auxiliary members will not be involved in any EMS duties unless they are active members of the association.