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NH - A disabled man is credited for saving his son and daughter from a second alarm apartment building on the afternoon of January 28. The two alarm fire started in the rear porch area at 36 Elkins Street just after 2 p.m. - See full story on page 12
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Slippery road hinders fire attack New Gloucester, ME- On February 8, 2016, New Gloucester Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 3:54 p.m. The home location was 36 Moose Ridge Road, a private road off of Snow Hill Road. Fire apparatus had a difficult time making access to the home due to a steep hill that was covered with fresh snow. Both of New Gloucester's engines made multiple attempts to make way up the steep drive. The first engine on scene found heavy fire coming from the mobile
JUMP TO FILE #021216121 home's windows. A mutual aid engine ended up getting stuck across the driveway prohibiting any other apparatus from gaining access to the home. New Gloucester crews had the fire knocked down within ten minutes of arrival. New Gloucester was assisted by Gray, Poland, Pownal, and Raymond Fire Departments. Fire De-
partments pumped water 800 feet up the hill from Snow Hill Road. No persons were hurt at the fire scene. Multiple animals were found deceased in the home. Approximately 3,000 gallons of water was used to extinguish the blaze. The bulk of the fire was found to be in the kitchen, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. - NEW GLOUCESTER FIRE RESCUE
Busy night for New Gloucester New Gloucester Fire and Rescue personnel had a busy night on January 12th. EMS personnel were called to work a serious medical call that needed many hands at 10:30 p.m. Shortly after EMS personnel arrived to their scene, firefighters were called to a chimney fire with extension into the home on the opposite side of town. Both calls occurred during white out conditions with near zero visibility. In addition to the weather conditions firefighters were hindered making access to the chimney on the roof due to it being a hip style roof.
JUMP TO FILE #012216119 Firefighters adapted and were able to use an extension ladder to make access. The fire was contained with minimal property damage and all units were back in service at 2 a.m. In all, 20 firefighters and EMT's from New Gloucester responded to the two calls for service. - NEW GLOUCESTER FIRE RESCUE
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Texas: Stacy A. Crawford, 47 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: December 19, 2015 Death Date: December 19, 2015 Fire Department: Navarro County Emergency Initial Summary: While involved in training exercises at the fire station, Firefighter Crawford suddenly became unconscious and collapsed. Resuscitation efforts were begun by fellow responders and Firefighter Crawford was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to a nature and cause of fatal injury still to be determined.
North Carolina: Sidney "Sid" Winer, 92 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: October 20, 2015 Death Date: December 15, 2015 Fire Department: No. 7 Township Fire Rescue Initial Summary: Firefighter Winer was involved in a motor vehicle collision on October 20th, 2015, while riding in department's Ford F150 returning from picking up equipment. Another vehicle pulled out directly in front of the department's truck. Winer sustained serious fractures to both feet as a result of the collision which totaled the department's truck. As a result of the injuries he sustained, Firefighter Winer's right leg was amputated just below the knee on December 3rd, 2015. Firefighter Winer was in the rehabilitation center at CarolinaEast Medical Center when he succumbed to his injuries on December, 15th. Mississippi: Willie B. Ratliff, 66 Rank: Captain Incident Date: December 21, 2015 Death Date: December 21, 2015 Fire Department: City of Clarksdale Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Captain Ratliff was found deceased in the firehouse by fellow firefighters from an apparent heart attack shortly after participating in fire department physical training at the fire station.
Pennsylvania: Louis “Pop Pop” Patti, 67 Rank: Fire Police Officer Incident Date: December 6, 2015 Death Date: December 22, 2015 Fire Department: Warwick Township Fire Company 1 Initial Summary: Fire Police Officer Patti passed away on December 22, 2015, from a CVA injury suffered minutes after returning home from a vehicle extrication response call on December 6, 2015.
Ohio: Patrick R. Wolterman, 28 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: December 28, 2015 Death Date: December 28, 2015 Fire Department: Hamilton Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Wolterman died from injuries sustained when he became trapped in a residential structure fire. According to initial reports from the media and fire department, firefighters responded to the fire at 0112hrs and upon arrival observed heavy smoke coming from the home. Firefighters had been advised that the house may be occupied with two elderly residents and at 0117hrs entered the home to search for any residents and began an interior attack on the fire. At approximately 0120hrs firefighter Wolterman fell from the first floor into the basement and firefighters transmitted a "Mayday" alert calling for help. Firefighters quickly located and rescued Firefighter Wolterman and performed life saving measures while en route to Fort Hamilton Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The fatal fire incident remains under investigation by local and state authorities. Michigan: Charles C. Adams, Jr., 47 Rank: Firefighter Trainee Incident Date: January 2, 2016 Death Date: January 2, 2016 Fire Department: Spring Arbor Township Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Trainee Adams was participating in search and rescue training at the local fire academy. He became ill and momentarily lost consciousness. Displaying heart attack-like symptoms, he was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Firefighter Trainee Adams passed away at the hospital later that evening from a cause yet to be determined. Illinois: Kenneth K. Harris, 56 Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Incident Date: January 11, 2016 Death Date: January 11, 2016 Fire Department: Village of Oak Park Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic Harris finished his shift on 01/11/16 at 0730hrs. During this shift, Harris responded to multiple incidents with the last incident being at 0615hrs. At approximately 2030hrs that same day, Harris suffered a cardiac arrest while at home and passed away from injuries sustained.
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Paul Harris Fellow Award Congratulations to Retired Rockport Chief Bruce Woodward for receiving the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Camden's Rotary Club for his 42 years as Rockport's Fire Chief, 25 years as a Maine Fire Instructor, 4,500 calls he has responded to as chief, and nearly 156 structure fires. Bruce continues on as a volunteer firefighter for our department and is still a major asset to all of us! Thank you Bruce for all you have done and all you continue to do.
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Single vehicle crash in Augusta, two transported On January 24th around 6:00 p.m., Augusta Fire responded to Hallowell for a single vehicle car crash at the intersection of Greenville and Water Streets. The car slammed into a treel injuring two occupants. Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to remove the occupants, both were transported by Augusta Rescue to Maine General Medical Center. Hallowell Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
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No injuries, home damaged during fire in Wolfeboro Wolfeboro, NH. No one was injured when a Wolfeboro woman escaped a fire in her home on Saturday, January 2, 2016. The Wolfeboro Fire-Rescue Department was alerted to the blaze at the Bonita Osgood residence at 386 Center Street, Unit 13 at 6:11 p.m. and a first alarm assignment was immediately requested. First arriving crews found a fire in the basement and the occupant standing safely outside. The fire was declared under control at 6:52 p.m. Fire damage was confined to the basement with some additional smoke and water damage. The cause of the blaze is accidental in nature and appears to
JUMP TO FILE #010416105 have started in the area of a propane-fired water heater. The incident remains under investigation by the Wolfboro Fire-Rescue Department. Wolfeboro Fire-Rescue was assisted at the scene by Stewarts Ambulance, Tuftonboro Fire-Rescue, Ossipee Corner Fire-Rescue, Wakefield Fire-Rescue, and the Wolfeboro Police Department. Alton Fire-Rescue provided station coverage. The last units cleared the scene at 7:19 p.m. - TOM ZOTTI
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Vehicle fire in Plaistow, NH
Firefighters were dispatched for a vehicle fire in Plaistow, earlier tonight, January 20th. Crews arrived to a front end loader well involved with exposure issues at 51 Kingston Road (Pro Bark). The fire was quickly knocked down with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Building fire in Laconia On February 2, 2016 at 5:07 p.m., Laconia Fire, along with Gilford and Belmont Fire on automatic aid, were dispatched to a reported building fire at 61 Gilford Ave. Lakes Region Mutual Aid advised smoke was visible from their camera and multiple calls were coming in. Chief Erickson requested a first while responding, which called in off-duty firefighters and started mutual aid trucks to cover the city. Chief Erickson arrived two minutes later and reported a large three story multi-family with smoke showing from the right side first and second floors. He requested a second alarm, which brought Meredith, Franklin, Tilton, and Sanbornton Fire Departments to the scene. Holderness and Belmont covered the empty stations, and responded to three additional calls in the city. A mutual aid ambulance was requested to the scene as there was a victim on the front lawn suffering from severe smoke inhalation. Stewarts Ambulance responded to that request. At the time of the fire, both Laconia Central Station ambulances were at calls so the initial response was limited to an officer and firefighter on Engine 1, with no ladder truck. Chief Erickson requested a Meredith ladder to the scene. One of
JUMP TO FILE #021216103 the Laconia ambulances quickly left the hospital and responded to the scene and assisted with the initial attack. Lt. Vaillancourt entered the apartment and determined the fire’s location. He closed the door while awaiting the hose line, which slowed the fire spread. The Laconia firefighters started a two inch hose line to the fire. Gilford arrived and started a backup hose and then quickly moved to the second floor checking for fire extension and searching for occupants. An occupant was found on the third floor and removed from the building. He was also transported for smoke inhalation. As additional crews arrived, ground ladders were raised to the front and back upper floors. Crews started opening the ceilings and walls. Fire was found deep in the interior walls spreading up to the second floor. Additional crews opened up the second floor to stop the fire. Laconia Police and Lakes Region CERT did a great job with traffic control. Gilford Avenue is a major street and at 500 p.m., traffic was very heavy. The fire was started by cooking
materials that were left unattended on the stove for just short period of time. The loss is estimated at $70,000 and the property saved is estimated at $200,000. This was great work by the initial crews. The system we have in place with automatic aid and recalls
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their mission. The video brings you through many stops throughout the trip, the many bicyclists who joined them when riding through and the hospitality shown them in many different ways. One thing realized is that when you become a firefighter you join a brotherhood, which is recognized wherever you go. I say the word brotherhood, but extend that meaning to the many female firefighters as well. The video has to be seen to appreciate the team’s efforts and reception in all of the stops along the way. In Albuquerque, NM one of them noticed that there was a pole hole in the restroom so that firefighters could hit the floor safely if they were using the room when a call came in rather than running to one in another room or taking the stairs. Their stops included Shanksville, Pennsylvania where one of the planes landed that fateful day and to the Pentagon where another one landed, before ending expedition to New York City.
Heavy fire from the rear of this apartment building on Elkins Street on January 28.
Fire destroys Franklin apartment building A disabled man is credited for saving his son and daughter from a second alarm apartment building on the afternoon of January 28. The two alarm fire started in the rear porch area at 36 Elkins Street just after 2 p.m. Franklin NH City firefighters
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A generation or two ago, it seems like every region had a few firefighters who earned the nickname "Smokey." In our county, I can recall three veteran firefighters whose nicknames became Smokey (or Smoky); and in many cases, people had no idea what their first names were since they were only referred to by their nickname. Most of these "Smokeys earned their Smokey titles in the 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, and into the 1960's. Their individual legends were achieved by their unusual ability to function in heavy smoke filled conditions without any type of respiratory protection for prolonged periods of time. Frequently, they would exit the building showing no effects from what they called back then a "feed" of heavy smoke. Interestingly, the three I am thinking of all lived well into their 80's. Many of the Smokeys were looked up to. There is another nickname that gets attached to some firefighters that is not as prestigious - "wrong way." These individuals, it appears, have a habit of driving their Chief's car or fire apparatus to the wrong address for emergencies on a fairly regular basis -enough so to earn the nickname. This can happen to any of us. Years ago, I remember being awakened by our fire tones at 3 a.m. for a reported structure fire on Dwight Avenue. I jumped into my vehicle and proceeded to Eisenhower Avenue (as in President Dwight Eisenhower.) I arrived at the scene on Eisenhower Avenue, had the microphone in my hand and was just
about to call dispatch, asking them how they received the call, when the dispatcher called to inform me that the police department was on the scene reporting a working structure fire at the corner of Dwight and Mallory. A 10,000 watt light bulb went off in my little brain as I proceeded the two miles to the right location. I did not go the wrong way enough to earn the nickname, and it happens much less now in the computer age. The fire service does seem to love putting nicknames on each other. One of our larger firefighters at 6'3" and 250 lbs. is nicknamed "Mongo" after the character in the movie "Blazing Saddles." If you want a wall taken down quickly or a door taken without forcible entry tools, Mongo is your man! Some of the more unique firefighter nicknames I am aware of are: the "Nozzle Twins" - identical twins who fought many fires on a hand line, "27-Tanker" - a very large firefighter, "Preacher" who gave sermons to the young firefighters on anything and everything, "Beans" - for obvious reasons, "Chubby" - for obvious reasons, "Dinky" - don't want to know, "Killer Kain" - liked to take on the world after having a few, and many I never understood: "Fuzzy," "Gutch," "Monk," "Scootch," "Bird," and many more. Many of these firefighters seem happy with these nicknames and have the name stitched into their fire department jackets, shirts, etc. It seems that most are given with friendship and respect.
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Horse rescue in Williamsville
Grafton Fire and Rescue was toned out on the morning of January 13th to assist Newbrook Fire for a horse rescue in Williamsville. We have had some training in large animal rescue and have some special equipment. This animal had slipped on ice, was tired, cold and needed assistance getting on its feet. As you can see once up it was walked to the barn.
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Car versus tree with injuries Swanton, VT. On February 10th at approximately 9:35 p.m., Missisquoi Valley Rescue, Swanton Fire Department, and Swanton Police Department responded to Route 207 in Swanton for a car versus tree motor vehicle accident.The car was traveling northbound on Route 207 when the operator lost control on slippery roads. The patients refused transport. SPD is investigating the cause of the accident.
Two Vehicle Rear-End Collision With No Injuries Swanton, VT. On January 15th at approximately 1:10 p.m., Missisquoi Valley Rescue, Swanton Fire Department,and Vermont State Police responded to County Road in Swanton Town for a two vehicle collision with leaking fluids. The silver car was stopped, delivering newspapers when the black SUV collided with the car. Three patients were checked out by MVR and refused transport. Firefighters contained the leaking fluids.
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Car fire for Shelburne On the evening of Feb 4 at 4:41 p.m., Shelburne Fire was dispatched to a car fire off of Spear Street in the area of Thomas Road. The fire was quickly extinguished; however, the car was a total loss. We would like to thank Charlotte Fire, Shelburne Rescue, Shelburne Police, and Shelburne Dispatch for assistance.
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MVA with entrapment
On the morning of January 14, Tiverton Fire and Police responded to Main Road in the area of St Christopher's Church for an MVA with entrapment. Boston Medflight was called in to transport one patient to the hospital. Mutual aid was provided by Portsmouth and Fall River Fire Departments.
DUNN'S CORNERS FD
No egg casualties
On the evening of January 13th, Dunn's Corners Fire Department members drilled on the rescue equipment housed on our two first due apparatus. The members worked delicately with the 50+ pound hydraulic tools to move eggs from one cone to another without fracturing the eggs. Other members worked on a maze tilt table. They utilized manual tools to lift and manipulate the table to guide a ball through the maze. An awesome training was had with very few egg casualties!
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Ventilation and roof operations On Sunday, January 17th, members of the Chepachet, Harmony and West Glocester Fire Departments conducted ventilation and roof operation drills. Multiple evolutions were performed using a variety of tools and techniques.
Tiverton firefighters recognized by town council At the January 11th town council meeting, a number of Tiverton firefighters were recognized for multiple cardiac arrest saves. In the past month and a half, TFD has responded to five cardiac arrests. All five of these cardiac arrests were successfully resuscitated. At tonight's meeting, two of the cardiac arrest patients were in attendance. Firefighters recognized are: Captain Plocica, Captain Committo, Lt Manchester, Lt Ferreira, Firefighter Souza, Firefighter Almeida, Firefighter Barrett, Firefighter McMahon, Firefighter Simard, Firefighter Thompson, Firefighter Heon, Firefighter Lynch (accepted by Chief Lynch), Firefighter Paniccia, Firefighter Kettle, and Firefighter Sirr.
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Newington garage fire Newington, CT. On January 25, 2016, the Newington Fire Department was called out for an attached garage fire at 37 Pheasant Run around 2:45 p.m. A quick response by Engine Company 4 resulted in them being the first company on scene and making a quick stop on the fire with help from the other companies that arrived a short time later. The garage and a car inside it were gutted but the house received mostly smoke damage.
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Southbury Tower 1 in action in the Heritage Village retirement condominium complex
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Newington House Fire
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Ashes may have caused Newington house fire Newington, CT. Around the 10:00 p.m. hour of February, 2 2016, the Newington Fire Department was toned out for a reported structure fire at 35 Amidon Avenue in the town’s south end. A fire started on the exterior of the B side of the house extending up along the chimney and into part of the attic.
JUMP TO FILE #020416107 A neighbor and the homeowner knocked down some of the flames with a garden hose before the arrival of the fire department. The fire companies made quick work on the rest of the fire
keeping it in check and holding it to a small part of the attic. Hot ashes either left near the house from a wood stove or from the chimney may have been the cause. - MICHAEL CARENZA JR
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Southbury Fire in Heritage Village SOMERS FD
Chimney fire for Somers On Monday, February 8th at 9:48 a.m., the Somers Fire Department was dispatched to South Road for the report of a chimney fire that had extended in to the home. A structure fire response was started, which brought Hazardville (Truck 31) and Shaker Pines (Engine 52- RIT) to the scene. A precautionary hose line was stretched while crews extinguished the fire in the fire box, checked the chimney and the home. All units were clear of the scene at 10:49 a.m.
At 4:33 a.m. on February 5th, the Southbury Fire Department was dispatched to 612 Cedar Circle in the expansive Heritage Village retirement condominium complex for a structure fire. Upon arrival, units found heavy fire in a duplex building, already extending through the roof. The call went out for mutual aid from Oxford and Middlebury to report to the scene, along with Sandy Hook for coverage. Firefighters made an aggressive exterior attack, and with the help of the tower ladder, kept the fire from spreading to adjoining
JUMP TO FILE #020516104 units. Roxbury EMS Rehab was requested for the Region 5 rehab equipment, and the Southbury and Heritage Village Ambulances stood by for EMS coverage. The cause and origin are under investigation by the Southbury Fire Marshals Office, as well as the CT State Police Fire Marshals. - BERNIE MEEHAN
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Structure fire in the snow Bethany Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire occurring the morning of January 26, 2016. Prospect and Woodbridge Fire Departments provided mutual aid.
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What do most people think of when they describe their local ambulance agency? A speeding ambulance with flashing lights? Maybe they will think of those so-called “ambulance drivers”? If they’ve been the recipient of an emergency medical response, maybe they will think of the strangers who came in to take blood pressure readings and took them to the hospital? Few people understand everything that goes into the existence and maintenance of an EMS agency. Most people have no idea if the middle-of-the-night responders are paid or volunteer, if they are firefighters, EMTs or paramedics, if they are first aid trained or other, or if the training took a day or nine months. Most people only know that if they dial 911, someone will show up to help. Whether you are part of a nonprofit volunteer agency or a forprofit EMS business, community support is a necessity. Fundraising to keep your agency fully equipped and functioning, attracting qualified staff as efficient paid professionals, replacing vehicles, building a headquarters, charging patients for services, or even replacing uniforms for members will all go smoother if the residents and government leaders of your service area are behind you. Public information officers can fill many valuable positions from the dissemination of vital info during an emergency to the more valuable (for the agency) connecting with the community. Publicizing things that the agency can do for the community in addition to 911 response (such as CPR classes, loan closets, holiday events, event standbys, etc) will definitely open your neighbors’ eyes. All agencies should maintain websites. They can be simple and inexpensive sites, some sites start as low as $20 per year depending on storage space and how much the agency can do for itself. Vital com-
ponents to websites include listing the administrative and operating officers, non-emergency contact info (including an email, phone number and street address) for the agency, info about HIPPA policies and obtaining medical records. Other helpful information to include would be member or employment applications, a running list of courses offered to the community, health and safety tips, the organization’s history, an “in the news” section, and highlighted announcements about awards, achievements, new equipment, etc. Occasional photos of corps events are nice to add although not a necessity depending on member and leadership preferences, but they do help to literally put a face to the organization. Posting “kudos” to members for a job well done and personal notes of congratulation on weddings, births, promotions and stuff like that helps to humanize the agency and lets the community connect. Membership and fundraising drives can be added to the website to help increase exposure. Ideally the agency PIO should be a team effort (with one person in charge to ensure cohesiveness). Different positions can include a liaison with other first responder agencies, a publicity coordinator to establish a relationship with local media; a web-master to ensure the website is up to date and accurate, and a “speakers’ bureau” to attend community meetings and offer presentations. Have the staff work on yearly EMS Week ideas publicized by NAEMT (www.naemt.org) and ACEP (www.acep.org/emsweek) for tried and true community awareness. *Learn how to be a public information officer, publicity chair, or webmaster with (often free) training offered online through FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (https://training.fema.gov/is/), at regional EMS conferences, local newspaper meets, and links to webinars at EMSWorld (www.emsworld.com/training-education), and JEMS (www.jems.com/videos.html).
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Hinsdale conducts ice rescue training K. LEGER
Three alarm, fatal fire in Fall River Fall River, MA. At 6:30 p.m. on February 14th, 911 Communications Center received a call from the third floor resident at 65 Eastern Avenue reporting an explosion and fire. The caller stated he was trapped in his apartment on the third floor. Engine 9, responding from their JUMP TO FILE# station four blocks 021516109 away, reported "flame and smoke showing from the third floor" of the triple decker. Engine 9 arrived on scene and reported the third floor occupant was unaccounted for and was last seen on the now fully involved third floor. The crew made a valiant attempt to reach the victim, but were driven back by heavy fire when they reached the end of the air supply in their SCBA's. District Chief James Mellen arrived on scene and established "Avenue Command." He requested a second alarm and began directing incoming apparatus. Engine 2 took the hydrant and laid a supply line to Engine 9, Platform 1 using reserve aerial Ladder 5 set up in front of the fire building. Rescue 1, Ladder 2, Engine 12, and the remainder of Engines 2’s crew took up the interior attack. The interior crews were fighting to make the third floor when command ordered the evacuation of the building.
On a cold 34 degree Saturday, January 30, 2016, 12 members of the Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Department along with Boy Scout Troop 21 from Hinsdale got together for a training session on ice rescue. Using wet suits, a “victim” was placed in a hole in the ice and members took turns using various methods of removing a person from an ice collapse. Training included use of throw bags, rope safety lines, standard signals during performance and the ice rescue sled.
JUMP TO FILE #020815113 Boy Scouts at the training session were given hands on opportunities to take part under the guidance of firefighters. The access point to the Plunkett Lake Causeway is on a well traveled local road and many citizens took the opportunity to stop and watch firefighters in action. - DICK SCIALABBA
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After everyone was accounted for, command ordered a third alarm and set up for defensive exterior operations. Mutual aid was called in from surrounding communities and the Red Cross responded to the scene to provide aid to the residents, who were seeking shelter with neighbors from the bitter cold temperatures. Fall River Special Services arrived on scene to provide rehab to
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firefighters and to provide lighting for the scene. Fire investigators were on scene to determine origin and cause, once the heavy fire was knocked down and overhaul was completed. At press time, the name of the victim had not been released, and investigators were still at the scene. - KENNETH LEGER
It's not Spring yet, but we're getting there. January and February are in the rearview mirror. We are in the homestretch when it comes to avoiding/beating the Winter blues. One way to get a step closer is to break-up/change up your current cardio workouts. Even the smallest of changes can do the trick. Presently I have my clients breaking their cardio workouts into four quarters and inserting several basic exercises in between. It breaks the monotony and makes the cardio more manageable and enjoyable. They report time seems to pass more quickly and there is a notable positive change in their bodies. We use the first two minutes
of the first quarter to gradually warm-up before reaching the usual speed/pace. After completing the first quarter we insert twenty push-ups, twenty squats and twenty crunches. The exercises are performed as quickly as possible, with no rest and without sacrificing proper form or alignment. Next it's a return to cardio for another 25% at the usual pace, followed by the push-ups, squats and crunches. Then we get right back to that cardio and a third bout of the exercises. We complete the final quarter then move into a cool-down and full-body stretch. The sample uses one exercise each for the upper-body, lowerbody and abdominals, but you may prefer to substitute them to suit your needs. All guidelines regarding intensity and duration apply. Remember to have your physician's approval before beginning any exercise program.
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Backing the new one into it's bay at headquarters. JAKE O'CALLAGHAN
Three accidents in Harwich Harwich, MA. Between a thirty minute interval around 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. on February 5th, when the snow started, Harwich Police and Fire responded to three accidents because of the slippery road conditions. There were no injuries in any of the crashes. Two vehicles hit
JUMP TO FILE #020816117 Eversource/Verizon poles and one was a pickup truck rollover. A Mercury Grand Marquis hit a pole in front of the Public Safety Building on Sisson Road and a sedan struck a pole at 71 Chatham
Road. Accoriding to Harwich Police, the Ford F150 lost control in front of 216 Route 28 West Harwich Common and landed in the parking lot on it's side. Minor accidents, but all vehicles needed to be towed. - JAKE O'CALLAGHAN
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New arrival for Leominster Leominster Fire Department received it's new Pierce ladder truck to replace their older Pierce, which was in service for 15 years. Delivery was made on December 30th and was placed in service on Thursday, January 21st. The retired Pierce will now be backup for major events or breakdowns. The new truck was made possible by a federal grant made to
JUMP TO FILE #013116107 only ten cities in New England. Lots of new features and safety equipment to numerous to list were included. I'm sure the city will be served many years by this new ladder truck. - ROBERT ALLEN
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Hinsdale responds to auto accident At 8:40 am on February 5, 2016 the Dalton Communications Center received a call for a two car motor vehicle accident on Hinsdale Rd. (state route 8) in Dalton near Blueberry Acres Farm (near the Dalton/Hinsdale town line). Dalton fire was dispatched along with the Hinsdale VFD ambulance due to Dalton’s ambulance being temporarily out of service. Responding units were Dalton Rescue, Hinsdale Ambulance, Dalton PD and Hinsdale PD. Weather con-
JUMP TO FILE #021116102 ditions at the time were cold with snow falling and roads becoming very slick. On arrival units found that a driver had lost control and the car spun out slamming rear end first into an oncoming school van carrying students. One female student on the van had a minor nosebleed and was picked up by her parents. The bus driver suffered
contusions to her head and right knee as well as a large abrasion to her left lower leg. A five month old baby riding in the car’s rear seat showed a small external head contusion around the eyes. Both were transported to Berkshire Medical Center. The baby was later transferred to Albany Medical Center with suspected internal head injuries. All units cleared the scene at 9:45 am. - DICK SCIALABBA
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Medflight for Sandwich Sandwich F.F."s responded to Crowell Rd for a person fallen down a flight of stairs with Serious injuries on Jan 20. Med Flight was requested & landed at Wing School. Pt was flown to Trauma Ctr.
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS February 18-21, 2016 ME - International Ice Rescue Train-the Trainer Academy in Portland sponsored by Lifesaving Resources, www.lifesaving.com, 207-967-8614.
Marc Basher "Setting an Effective Battle Rhythm-What is your Tempo? at Coudersport Jr/Sr High School, $50/per person. Contact Chief Phelps at 814-558-3102.
February 21, 2016 NY-Putnam Lake Fire Department Breakfast from 9 to 12. Contact Krystal at 845-208-1847 for details.
May 20-22, 2016 PA - Lancaster County Firemen's Association Annual FIRE EXPO Show will be held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show & Expo Center in Harrisburg, PA. For information, call 717-464-3291.
February 20-21, 2016 NY - Long Island's Fire, Rescue & EMS Mega Show 2016 will take place at the Brentwood Sports Field House
February 27, 2016 NJ - South Amboy Fire Department, Mechanicsville Hose Company #1, presents an Evening with Uncle Floyd at Sacred Heart Memorial Hall, South Amboy. For tickets, call Larry at 732-642-4608. March 5, 2016 NJ - Chief Ron Kanterman’s Fight the Fire, not the Building presented by the Perth Amboy FD Honor Guard will be held at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA. Contact pafdhonorguard@gmail.com for details.
April 2, 2016 NY - West Islip Fire Department Fire Police Squad presents an evening with Robert E. Hansen, Psychic Medium. For tickets, contact Captain O’Regan at 631-4555172. April 9, 2016 MA - 2016 Death & Injury Fireground Survival Program presented By Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder, to be held in Brewster, MA. For details, contact Chief Moran at 508-896-7018.
April 16, 2016 PA - Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department presents Chief
May 12 -15, 2016 ME - International Water Rescue Train-the Trainer Academy in Portland sponsored by Lifesaving Resources, www.lifesaving.com, 207-967-8614.
June 15-18, 2016 NY - Register Now for the NYSAFC 109th Annual Conference, EDIAFC 89th Annual Conference, and FIRE 2016 Expo at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY. Visit nysfirechiefs.com for more details. June 26, 2016 NJ - Tri-Counties Fire Association is holding it's annual muster at Thompson Park, Jamesburg. Parade starts at 10:30. Contact David for information at 732-938-2685.
June 30, 2016 NJ - 2016 Green Township Volunteer Fire Department Golf Outing at the Farmstead Golf & Country Club in Lafayette. For information, contact Michael at 201230-7707.
August 13, 2016 NY - The 2016 SPAAMFAA National Convention will be held in Middletown, New York. August 10-13, 2016, sponsored by the Fairchester Hose Haulers of the Hudson Valley Chapter of SPAAMFAA. Visit www.fairchesterhosehaulers.org for more information.
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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT TheFireStore Promotes James Witmer to Chief Executive Officer
COATESVILLE, PA – 2/16/2016 TheFireStore, the nation’s leading multi-channel distributor of public safety equipment, supplies, training, and service is pleased to announce the promotion of James Witmer to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 10, 2016. Witmer, former Vice President of Sales, has been a crucial member of the TheFireStore team since joining the company in 2003 as the Special Projects Manager. From there, James worked his way through the company ranks, serving as the Marketing Manager, Director of Business Development, and most recently, Vice President of Sales. Witmer will be assuming the CEO position in place of his father, Jim Witmer, who will continue to serve as Co-Founder and Chairman of TheFireStore. With this promotion, he will take on the added responsibility of establishing strategic growth priorities, articulating the company’s vision, setting the company culture, ensuring key positions are defined and filled, providing resources, and removing obstacles. In October of 2014, TheFireStore shared with their customer family and friends that Jim Witmer had been diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease at only 57 years of age. Since then, James has been leading the charge in ensuring that the company continues to grow as it always has— with the support of its excellent customers, positive relationships with the
manufacturers it represents, and the hard work and dedication of its fantastic employees. James has been vital in the recent acquisition of Heroes Apparel in Richmond, VA; expanding the company’s SCBA sales and service footprint to include the state of New Jersey; explosive growth in both the outside and web-based sales for all TheFireStore brands, and targeting corporate philanthropical efforts at Alzheimer’s research.
“I am so excited to have the opportunity to lead TheFireStore into the future,” said James Witmer. “It is humbling to follow in the footsteps of my father, a true visionary, and I am so thankful for this beautiful business that he has architected. I am grateful that my parents are not abdicating their role as owners and that they will be a sounding board for me as I grow in this role.” The entire team at TheFireStore is excited to celebrate James as their new CEO, and looks forward to the continued success they’re certainly going to experience. “You can’t help but to beam with pride when you see your children thrive and succeed. James is a born leader, and it’s really great getting to witness success after success in not only his role at TheFireStore, but his role as a husband and father, too,” said Jim Witmer. “This is a very exciting time for us as
a company and we are proud of the growth we have seen in James in recent years. He will do a great job leading us forward,” said Ruth Witmer, President of TheFireStore.
“I’m honored by the trust that my family has in me and also the team that I work with on a daily basis,” said James. “I know that what we have accomplished and what we will accomplish is not the result of any one person, but through the hard work of many and by the grace of God.” James holds a degree in Accounting from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He and his wife Keshet Witmer have four children. James sits on the committee for Northern Chester County Young Life, is on the Missions Leadership Committee at Providence Church in West Chester, PA, and has been a member of Vistage since 2011. About Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc. Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc.’s (THEFIRESTORE) motto is Equipping Heroes™; this is accomplished by providing the industry's best equipment and supplies to the professional men and women who serve to ensure the public's safety. THEFIRESTORE prides itself on its competitive prices on quality products coupled with toplevel customer service not found anywhere else in the industry. For additional information, please call (800) 852-6088 or visit TheFireStoreinc.com.
Firematic opens new facility
Firematic Supply Co. Inc. is proud to announce the opening of our new facility in Altamont, NY to serve our expanded sales and service territory for Pierce fire apparatus. This adds the counties of Franklin,
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Fisch Solutions
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The company provides agencies web design, software, and app solutions as well as system integrations for stations and mobile applications.
Most notably, Fisch is known for its
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ORLEANS, VT; February 1, 2016— W.S. Darley’s e-commerce website eDarley.com now features the KIMTEK® MEDLITE® and FIRELITE® line of transport skid units custom designed for UTVs. The addition of KIMTEK's products on the Darley website provides customers with more options for purchasing UTV-based skid units specifically designed for offroad EMS, medical, and firefighting applications. KIMTEK President Kimball Johnson said, “I am pleased that one of our
long-term strategic goals was reached this year with the addition of KIMTEK products into the larger line of products sold by W.S. Darley and Co. since 1908." Noting that loyal Darley customers can now buy KIMTEK products direct through eDarley.com, a website Mr. Johnson said is trusted throughout the industry, he added, "This development is another milestone in a long, successful relationship between W.S. Darley and KIMTEK.” Visitors to eDarley.com will find KIMTEK's FIRELITE Transport at
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KIMTEK is the largest producer and marketer of UTV and pickup truckspecific skid units for public safety agencies in the U.S. Custom designed for off-road emergency service vehicles, KIMTEK's slide-in fire and rescue skid units and MEDLITE medical skid units are now in service in all fifty states, the Department of the Interior, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Forest Service, as well as with U.S. Embassies, the Department of Defense, and all branches of the U.S. Mil-
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Waiting for the call CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Pastor Fernando Villicana
”…in the last days mockers will come with their mocking…saying, ‘Where is the promise of His coming?’” (2 Peter 3:3-4). Some shifts feature long periods of waiting. The trucks have been washed; grass cut; supplies on the med units inventoried; the station is clean. And we still wait. Waiting for the next call. It’s easy to get sleepy. One thing for sure: the next call will come, it is inevitable. We
don’t know when, what address, or how serious. It may even be a false alarm. Having to wait in no way lessens this reality: the alarm will sound, and we will respond! Peter writes that we’re in a season of waiting on the Lord’s return. Jesus promised that, one day, He will return to establish a kingdom of righteousness here on earth. Our New Testament reveals over 300 references to the glorious return of the Lord Jesus Christ. Some laugh and blow it off. “Ha! Where is He?” Don’t be lulled into spiritual sleep. Waiting in no way lessens this truth: Jesus will come. Be alert. Be ready!
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Oil truck off the road in Whitman
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Whitman, Plymouth County, MA. At around 2:00 p.m. on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 9, 2016, the Whitman Fire Department received a 911 call reporting an oil truck that was about to overturn on an access road on Beaver Street. Car 3, Engine 2 and Rescue 1 responded. A box was struck for manpower. Companies arrived to find a home heating oil delivery truck with approximately 1500 gallons of fuel on board leaning off of a long driveway, being held upright by a
JUMP TO FILE #021116112 few small trees. The occupants of the vehicle were not injured. The roadway gave way, sending the truck sliding to the left side, and off the road. The situation was complicated by wetlands on either side of the narrow long driveway. An empty fuel truck responded to offload the remaining product in the truck. Once the truck was offloaded,
two heavy duty tow trucks were called in to right the vehicle and get it off the damaged road. The entire incident lasted several hours. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection responded to assist. An East Bridgewater DOT police officer, and the Plymouth County Sheriffs Department BCI Unit also assisted Whitman Police on-scene. - PAT TRAVERS
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Crash in Harwich
Harwich, MA. A young woman in her twenties was taken to Cape Cod Hospital with non-life threatening injuries after she struck a Verizon pole on Queen Anne Road and Northwind Lane. The accident happened around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10th. The victim told Harwich police that she hit a snowbank causing her to veer across the road striking the pole. The Honda Element suffered severe front end damage.
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Kingston Firefighter Matt Gaskins with future Firefighter Owen Gaskins
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NIOSH safety advisory for translucent corrugated roof panels
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STAYING SAFE
Chief Henry Campbell
PETER LOBO
SUV fire for Waltham
On February 6, 2016, Waltham Engine 4, Squad 5 and Ambulance responded to a motor vehicle accident at the corner of South and Bedford Streets. Upon arrival, Engine 4 found an SUV, that was struck by a pickup truck smoking. A downed power line quickly ignited the SUV, which quickly engulfed the vehicle. Firefighters were unable to extinguish the fire until the electric company shut down the power, which was about a half hour. Firefighters then applied foam and extinguished what little was left of the vehicle. There were no injuries.
Jakes set up a 35 foot portable on the Alpha side of 72 Roseland Ave.
NATE ARNOLD
Fire damages home in West Springfield A fire that started on the second floor an occupied two story single family dwelling heavily damaged several rooms, forcing a family of six to find temporary shelter early Sunday morning, January 24, 2016. West Springfield firefighters received the call for help shortly after 10:30 a.m. reporting a structure on fire at 72 Roseland Avenue just outside of the downtown section of the city. Crews arrived on scene three minutes later to find smoke and fire venting from the Delta side second floor of the dwelling. After striking the second alarm, bringing the last
JUMP TO FILE #012516100 available WSFD jakes to the scene and calling in mutual aid from Springfield and Agawam to cover the city, members stretched attack lines to the second floor but soon encountered a high heat/low visibility situation. Fearing a potential flashover scenario, crews on the second floor momentarily backed out of the room they where operating in, securing the door behind them and called for a large caliber hand line to be deployed
on the exterior Delta side to darken down the heavy fire venting from the room. After a brief attack with the two and a half inch line from the side yard, members on the second floor re-entered to the room and knocked down the remaining pockets of fire. The fire was marked under control within 30 minutes of the arrival of the second alarm assignment. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the WSFD Fire Investigation Unit and damage to the structure is estimated at $40,000. - NATE ARNOLD
On November 20, 2015, NIOSH issued a safety advisory for the fire service. This safety advisory was issued after a firefighter fell through a corrugated roof panel and subsequently died from his injuries. The following information is taken directly from the NIOSH safety advisory and can be downloaded from the NIOSH web site and printed for distribution and posting: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2016-110/pdfs/2016-110.pdf Please inform your membership. Translucent corrugated roof panels may contribute to increased fall risk during roof operations. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends that all fire departments immediately take the following actions to reduce the risk of firefighters being injured or killed while operating on roofs that contain translucent corrugated roof panels: • Ensure that all firefighters, company officers and chief officers are aware of and are trained to recognize translucent corrugated roof panels. • Establish policies and procedures to ensure that firefighters do not walk or stand on translucent corrugated roof panels. • Ensure firefighters immediately inform the incident commander and other firefighters when translucent corrugated roof panels are identified. • Ensure firefighters follow safe roof operating practices including sounding the roof, having enough ladders for safe exit and always wearing the proper PPE, including self-contained breathing apparatus. The NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program is currently investigating a July 15, 2015 firefighter line of-duty-death that illustrates the hazard to firefighters when operating on roofs containing translucent corrugated panels. These panels are designed to transfer natural light and heat into a building's interior and in some cases may be painted or tinted to blend in with the existing roof. These panels are designed in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors and may be difficult to recognize, especially at night. Preliminary findings indicate that these panels are typically not designed to be walked upon, will not support the weight of a firefighter (with or without personal protective equipment and tools), and may degrade when exposed to UV, water and other chemicals. These roof panels can be found in a variety of buildings including, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, storage buildings, restaurants, carports, canopies, barns and covered walkways in both commercial and residential settings. Circumstances of the incident under investigation by NIOSH On June 28, 2015, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a 46-year-old career firefighter/engineer was seriously injured, and eventually died, when he fell through a translucent corrugated roof panel while his crew was searching the roof for fire extension from an exterior
dumpster fire. The fire department was dispatched for a report of a multi-family commercial structure fire. The first arriving crews found a fire burning in a dumpster located against the exterior wall of a 300 feet x 60 feet, one-story, metal frame commercial building located in a warehouse district. The first arriving crews pulled the dumpster away from the building and quickly extinguished the fire using tank water. Scorch marks on the exterior wall near a window raised the possibility of fire extension inside the building. The incident commander directed crews to force entry into the building and search for fire extension and occupants. He also directed a truck company to ladder the roof and search for fire extension. Four firefighters climbed onto the roof, where one used a thermal imager to check for signs of fire extension while the other three, including the firefighter/engineer, sized up the roof conditions. While operating on the roof, the firefighter/engineer stepped on a translucent corrugated roof panel and fell approximately 17 feet onto a concrete floor. The firefighter was seriously injured and died 17 days later on July 15, 2015. This fire department experienced a similar incident in 2012 in which a translucent corrugated roof panel broke under the weight of a firefighter who fortunately did not receive a serious injury. A NIOSH investigation report of this fatality providing additional details about the incident and recommendations for preventing falls through these types of roof panels will be available at a later date. NIOSH would like to bring this information to the attention of all U.S. fire departments; firefighters; fire service trainers; building officials; local, city and state authorities having jurisdiction and building code organizations. Translucent corrugated roof panels are widely used across the United States. Fire departments should identify structures within their jurisdiction that have translucent corrugated roof panels and include this information in pre-incident plans. This information should be shared with mutual aid departments and added into the caution notes of CAD dispatch systems where possible. Incident commanders should strongly consider the risk benefit analysis of permitting rooftop operations on identified buildings. Firefighters may not be aware of and may not fully appreciate the hazards and risks associated with these panels. Firefighters should always inform the incident commander and other firefighters when translucent corrugated roof panels are identified and should not walk or stand on them. Firefighters should constantly sound the roof to gauge structural integrity and changes in roof construction. Translucent corrugated roof panels can be difficult to identify and seldom have frames or other features that identify their location. References NIOSH [2004]. NIOSH ALERT: Preventing Falls of Workers through Skylights and Roof and Floor Openings. Cincinnati OH. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2 0 0 4 - 1 5 6 . http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2-004156/ Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!
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K. LEGER
Fall River responds to afternoon kitchen fire Fall River, MA. Shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Jan. 14th, firefighters were dispatched to 72 Huard Street for a reported kitchen fire. Police officers arrived on scene and radioed dispatch they had heavy smoke showing. District Chief William Pappas confirmed a working fire and established Huard Command. Engine 4 commenced fire attack, while Ladder 2 used the aerial ladder to ventilate the roof of the three
JUMP TO FILE #011416136 and a half story structure. Engine 2 and 9 assisted with fire attack while the crews of Ladder 4 and Heavy Rescue 1 did a primary search. Crews quickly knocked down the fire on the third floor and chased the fire to the attic. The third floor sustained heavy
fire damage throughout, while the first and second floor had water damage. Utilities were cut to the building and Fall River Special Services made arrangements for tenants to find temporary housing, and provided rehab for firefighters. Fire Investigators were called to scene to determine origin and cause. There were no injuries reported. - KENNETH LEGER
Kingston kitchen fire
Kingston, MA. Firefighters responded to a residence in the Rocky Nook part of town for a report of a kitchen fire. Firefighters arrived on scene and found the fire had been extinguished prior to their arrival. Companies checked for extension. No further fire was found in the building.
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Cataldo Ambulance Service extends service contract with City of Newton
JOHN SJOSTEDT
Second restaurant fire in Kingston
Kingston MA. Firefighters responded to the Cancun Restaurant on January 7th, a day after a two alarm fire at Carmela's Restaurant in Kingston. Dispatch received a report of smoke in the building. First arriving units found smoke in the dining area of the restaurant. An HVAC technician on scene reported doing work on a roof top unit. Companies investigated the unit and found a piece of insulation had come in contact with a heating element that ignited and self-extinguished. The incident caused smoke to enter the dining area of the restaurant. Companies checked for extension and there was no further fire extension in the building. A mutual aid engine from Plymouth responded on the line box.
Somerville, MA. January 14, 2016 - Cataldo Ambulance Service is pleased to announce the recent extension of the exclusive contract to provide emergency ambulance services to the City of Newton. The contract is signed to extend as of January 1, 2016. Cataldo Ambulance has been providing ALS and BLS coverage for the City of Newton since December 28, 2009. As agreed upon by both parties, Cataldo Ambulance will also continue to provide coverage and support for various community events and details. Ambulance coverage will also be on standby at all working fires. Cataldo Ambulance Service, and its division Atlantic Ambulance Service, are committed to developing strong, long term relationships with the facilities, communities and patients served. The success is based on personal commitment, honesty, in-
JUMP TO FILE #011416108 tegrity and quality service. Cataldo Ambulance Service Cataldo Ambulance Service, and Atlantic Ambulance Service(a division of Cataldo Ambulance Service), currently provide 911 responses for 16 municipalities, hospitals and numerous private contracts from 19 base locations throughout Massachusetts covering Greater Boston and the North Shore. They are also a leading private provider of Emergency Medical Transportation in the Commonwealth. The Atlantic Ambulance Service Division is the primary entity that responds to communities in the northern most region of the Cataldo Ambulance Service operating area. - LINDSEY SONN
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Duxbury firefighter retires
Tower 1 of the Charlton, MA Fire Department is a 2016 KME 95’.
Duxbury MA. Duxbury Firefighter David Beers at the scene of one of his finals. Firefighter Beers retired on January 3rd after over 33 years of service to the Town of Duxbury. KEN SNYDER
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Members of the Leather Helmet Society of Manchester gathered at Ollie's Restaurant for their annual Christmas and Outstanding Service Awards luncheon on December 13, 2015. LHS President/Captain Charles Pierson, Jr (Manchester FD Engine 2), LHS Outstanding Service Awards recipient Deputy Chief Mark Klose (Bedford FD), LHS Member/Retired Nashua FF Robert "Bob" Fitz, Jr, and LHS Secretary/Treasurer/Retired District Chief Manchester FD Vinny Toland
Congratulations to December’s promotes from the Boston Fire Department. Hard work pays off.
VERNON FD
On November 7th, the Vernon, VT Fire Department did an interior operations training on Stebbins Rd with the Warwick, Ma Fire Dept.
PASCOAG FD
Firefighter Tom Walker decorating the Pascoag Fire Department Main Street station
The Boston Fire Department congrats Firefighter Rick Doyle R-2 for 40 years of dedicated service.
BERNIE MEEHAN JR
BOSTON FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 718 IAFF
BOSTON FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 718 IAFF
Inspector Timan receives his badge from father, retired DFD LT Mickey Timan
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