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[email protected] www.facebook.com/etickernews www.etickernewsofclaremont.com October 5, 2020 The Fire Is Out — The Captain Goes In Claremont FD’s Fire Cause Investigator Puts the Pieces Together Editor’s Note: This year, Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10. To recognize the work of those professionals who keep us safe, we’re offering this insight into one aspect of firefight- ing. Thanks go to Fire Chief Bryan Burr for his help with this story. By Eric Zengota e-Ticker News CLAREMONT, NH—Christopher Pixley is, in a sense, always on call. He’s not only a Fire Captain at the Claremont department but also its Fire Cause Investi- gator. “Under State statute, the fire chief is required to report a formal determination on every fire,” he explains, “so my duties start right after the fire is suppressed.” Pixley has nearly 25 years of firefighting experience in Claremont, starting as a call fire- fighter in 1996. He joined the department as a firefighter in 2005, was promoted to lieu- tenant in 2009, and to captain in 2014. In addition, he has worked as a paramedic for the City of Lebanon Fire Department, Golden Cross Ambulance (critical care transport) and Valley Regional Hospital (emergency department). Yet, Pixley noted, “I’m really passionate about firefighting. I always want to learn more.” The “more” turned out to be fire cause investigation, which he began training for in 2010 when the previous investigator retired.