Rollinsford Fire Department

The Robert Beccaris Memorial Scholarship Fund

A Registered New Hampshire Charitable Fund

            As the years pass by and generations move on, we tend to lose sight of why we do the things we do.  The Robert Beccaris Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1975 following the Line of Duty Death of Rollinsford Firefighter Robert Beccaris.

Robert Beccaris was killed in the line of duty December 18, 1974 while battling a multi-alarm fire at the Prime Tanning facility in Berwick, Maine.  Firefighter Beccaris was the first and only firefighter fatality in the history of the Rollinsford Fire Department.

            The scholarship was established for those Rollinsford students seeking to further their education, no matter the field of study.  The scholarship fund is made possible from donations by any and all persons, and is dependant upon continuing support from generous individuals and groups. 

How you can help

• By making a tax deductible donation in any amount to the Robert Beccaris Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o the Rollinsford Firemen’s Association.
• Spreading the word to your friends, family and co-workers about this cause and encourage them to donate as well.

The Rollinsford Volunteer Firefighters Association is pleased to announce this years recipient of a $500.00 scholarship in honor of fallen firefighter Robert Beccaris.

On June 16th at an assembly of her peers, Laura Rutherford recieved her scholarship, presented by Crew Chief Glen Camire.  She will be continuing her education of business administration at the University of New Hampshire.  Congratulations Laura!