A little delayed, but we finally pulled off the Carver Fire Recruit Graduation of 2020 this past Sunday. What a great day it was for our five newest firefighters! Recruit Graduation is a day that we official bring our newest firefighters into the department. It is also a time were we reflect, remember we came from and welcome the enthusiasm that is entering our department. Family and friends attended to witness that special moment when titles change from Recruit to...
A little delayed, but we finally pulled off the Carver Fire Recruit Graduation of 2020 this past Sunday. What a great day it was for our five newest firefighters! Recruit Graduation is a day that we official bring our newest firefighters into the department. It is also a time were we reflect, remember we came from and welcome the enthusiasm that is entering our department. Family and friends attended to witness that special moment when titles change from Recruit to...
On Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 8:26pm, Carver Fire Company’s 1, 2 and 3 were dispatched to a reported house fire on Great Meadow Drive with an occupant who called 911, trapped on the second floor. Five CFD Firefighters that live in the immediate area responded directly to the incident, discovering a woman screaming from the second floor with heavy fire on the floor below. A neighbor had already set up a ground ladder to attempt a rescue, but was...
On Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 8:26pm, Carver Fire Company’s 1, 2 and 3 were dispatched to a reported house fire on Great Meadow Drive with an occupant who called 911, trapped on the second floor. Five CFD Firefighters that live in the immediate area responded directly to the incident, discovering a woman screaming from the second floor with heavy fire on the floor below. A neighbor had already set up a ground ladder to attempt a rescue, but was...
On Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 8:26pm, Carver Fire Company’s 1, 2 and 3 were dispatched to a reported house fire on Great Meadow Drive with an occupant who called 911, trapped on the second floor. Five CFD Firefighters that live in the immediate area responded directly to the incident, discovering a woman screaming from the second floor with heavy fire on the floor below. A neighbor had already set up a ground ladder to attempt a rescue, but was...
On Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 8:26pm, Carver Fire Company’s 1, 2 and 3 were dispatched to a reported house fire on Great Meadow Drive with an occupant who called 911, trapped on the second floor. Five CFD Firefighters that live in the immediate area responded directly to the incident, discovering a woman screaming from the second floor with heavy fire on the floor below. A neighbor had already set up a ground ladder to attempt a rescue, but was...
Fire Company’s 1, 2, 3 and the Dive Team were toned out for a MVA with a vehicle overturned into a body of water. First on scene personnel were reasonably confident that all occupants were out of the partially submerged vehicle, however Firefighters and the Dive Team were called into make a conformation. Crews wearing survival suits were able to use the Jaws Spreaders to open the doors, check for occupants and contain any leaking hazards. Emergency personnel remained on...
Fire Company’s 1, 2, 3 and the Dive Team were toned out for a MVA with a vehicle overturned into a body of water. First on scene personnel were reasonably confident that all occupants were out of the partially submerged vehicle, however Firefighters and the Dive Team were called into make conformation. Crews wearing survival suits were able to use the Jaws Spreaders to open the doors, check for occupants and contain any leaking hazards. Emergency personnel remained on scene...
Fire Company’s 1, 2, 3 and the Dive Team were toned out for a MVA with a vehicle overturned into a body of water. First on scene personnel were reasonably confident that all occupants were out of the partially submerged vehicle, however Firefighters and the Dive Team were called into make conformation. Crews wearing survival suits were able to use the Jaws Spreaders to open the doors, check for occupants and contain any leaking hazards. Emergency personnel remained on scene...
Members of Company 1 practiced water supply scenario’s and live fire dumpster and car fires at their most recent drill. Crews also refreshed their skills on the water dump systems on Brush Breakers 26 and 27. (Photo’s by Retried Fire Chief, Bill Harriman)
Members of Company 3 practiced rural water supply techniques along with live fire scenarios, which included a car fire and a dumpster fire. (Photo’s by Retired Fire Chief, Bill Harriman)
Fire Company’s 1, 2 and 3 responded to smoke in the building off of High Street. The fire was in a multilevel residential home with smoke coming from the eaves on arrival. Thankfully all the homes occupants were able to safely exit the home and the home can be repaired. First in crews off of Engine 2 did a great job finding the seat of the fire located in the ceiling rafters and containing it. Multiple Engine company's were needed...
Fire Company’s 1, 2 and 3 responded to smoke in the building off of High Street. Fire was in a multilevel residential home with smoke coming from the eaves on arrival. Thankfully all the occupants were able to safely exit the home and the home can be repaired. First in crews off of Engine 2 did a great job finding the seat of the fire located in the ceiling rafters and containing it. Multiple Engine company's were needed due to...
Officers and Firefighters from Company 1 trained with our Dive Team in a joint training exercise. Firefighters were given an opportunity to refresh their skills driving our Water Rescue Boat (Marine 1), practicing shore to diver rope procedures and going over equipment stored on our Rescue 2 (Dive Truck). The drill took place at Sampson’s Pond, which is our largest pond here in Carver. A big thank you to our Dive Team for taking the time to work with each...
Firefighters from Company’s 1 and 3 worked a Brush Fire off of Wareham Street in South Carver earlier in the week. A downed power line sparked the fire, which had extended to about ½ acre of brush and a small sauna building on arrival. Crews on Brush Breakers 27 and 28 along with Tanker 1 worked the fire incident, while an additional Breaker 26 and Engine 3 were staged if additional resources were needed. (Photo’s by Tyler Reardon)
Firefighters from Company 1 participated in an MVA Entrapment drill that incorporated a Hazmat scenario and a Tanker 1 review component. Firefighters were split into three teams, one team would work an MVA Entrapment scenario with multiple people (manikins) trapped in and under the staged automobiles, while another group (under the direction of Firefighter Mark Durling with help from Firefighter Alex Morena) participated in a Hazmat Spill scenario and then another group worked to review Tanker 1 Operations. At the...
Firefighters from Company 2 participated in an MVA Entrapment drill that incorporated a Hazmat scenario component. Firefighters were split into two teams, one team would work an MVA Entrapment scenario (under the direction of Lieutenant McDermott with help from Firefighter Chris Mahoney) with multiple people (manikins) trapped in and under the staged automobiles, while another group (under the direction of Firefighter Mark Durling with help from Firefighters Tim Blanchard, Kris Durling and Alex Morena) participated in a Hazmat Spill scenario....
Firefighters from Company 2 participated in an MVA Entrapment drill that incorporated a Hazmat scenario component. Firefighters were split into two teams, one team would work an MVA Entrapment scenario (under the direction of Lieutenant McDermott with help from Firefighter Chris Mahoney) with multiple people (manikins) trapped in and under the staged automobiles, while another group (under the direction of Firefighter Mark Durling with help from Firefighters Tim Blanchard, Kris Durling and Alex Morena) participated in a Hazmat Spill scenario....
Firefighters from Company 2 participated in an MVA Entrapment drill that incorporated a Hazmat scenario component. Firefighters were split into two teams, one team would work an MVA Entrapment scenario (under the direction of Lieutenant McDermott with help from Firefighter Chris Mahoney) with multiple people (manikins) trapped in and under the staged automobiles, while another group (under the direction of Firefighter Mark Durling with help from Firefighters Tim Blanchard, Kris Durling and Alex Morena) participated in a Hazmat Spill scenario....
Firefighters from Company 2 participated in an MVA Entrapment drill that incorporated a Hazmat scenario component. Firefighters were split into two teams, one team would work an MVA Entrapment scenario (under the direction of Lieutenant McDermott with help from Firefighter Chris Mahoney) with multiple people (manikins) trapped in and under the staged automobiles, while another group (under the direction of Firefighter Mark Durling with help from Firefighters Tim Blanchard, Kris Durling and Alex Morena) participated in a Hazmat Spill scenario....
CFD responded to a reported MVA Rollover on Tremont Street in South Carver. All occupants did safety exit the vehicle with Fire Company's from Engine 3 and Rescue 1 securing hazards on the vehicles and assisting Carver EMS. (Photos by Retried Firefighter, Steve Blanchard)
Carver Firefighters responded to the Town of Plympton to provide mutual aid assistance at their brush fire. The fires was approximately 2 acres with Plympton Fire extinguishing the majority of the fire and a crew from Carver Breaker 29 assisting with overhaul operations. (Photo's by Assistant Deputy Chief, Jesse Boyle)
Fire Crews from Engine 1, Engine 2, and Tanker 1 worked on scene to extinguish the trash fire and keep any hazardous contaminants from entering the catch basins and ground water supply. (Photos by Firefighter, Steve Falconer)
Fire Company's 1 and 2 responded with Squad 1, Engine 1, Engine 2 and Breaker 29 to a reported Car Fire on Route 44. The fire was quickly extinguished with no injuries. (Photo's by Plympton Fire Captain, John Sjostedt)
Officers and Firefighters from Company 3 participated in an MVA Entrapment Drill over the weekend. Firefighters utilized the rescue tools off of Rescue 1 and Engine 3 to preform multiple MVA entrapment scenarios, from removing the doors and roof to rolling the dash and lifting the vehicle. Firefighters also practiced a car fire scenario while at the Training Facility. (Photo’s by Assistant Deputy Chief, Jesse Boyle)
Our Proud Graduating Class of 2020
Front Row – Our Newest Firefighters – Jen Bartels, Sean Farquharson, Ben Montilio, Todd Sexton and Jon Covel
Back Row – Assistant Deputy Chief Jesse Boyle, Captain Eric Weston, Lieutenant Sean Bogart, Lieutenant Dan Wilcox, Lieutenant Bob Middendorf, Lieutenant Geoffery Thomas, Firefighter Matt Sears, Captain Bill Froehlich, Captain Bob Telless and Deputy Chief Eric Germaine
Missing from the picture are Recruit Trainers Captain Frank Nye, Lieutenant Josh McDermott, Lieutenant Austin...
Fire Company’s 1, 2 and 3 responded to a reported Structure Fire in our District 1, Crystal Lake area. On arrival, Fire Captain 101 reported smoke coming from the eves of the home, with a possible electrical fire on the exterior. Fire Company’s secured the power to the home and extinguished the fire on the exterior, while checking the interior and attic for further extension. Crews from Engine 4 and Squad 1 set up a water supply on Crystal Lake,...
Fire Company’s 1, 2 and 3 responded to a reported Structure Fire in our District 1, Crystal Lake area. On arrival, Fire Captain 101 reported smoke coming from the eves of the home, with a possible electrical fire on the exterior. Fire Company’s secured the power to the home and extinguished the fire on the exterior, while checking the interior and attic for further extension. Crews from Engine 4 and Squad 1 set up a water supply on Crystal Lake,...
Our new Recruits last training class was a good one - Live Fire Training. Crews practiced live fires on the first and second floors of the training building. Each new firefighter got a chance to operate the different positions of a structural entry team, practicing nozzle patterns and positive pressure ventilation. Firefighters also practiced extinguishing vehicle and dumpster fires. It was a long day, but a tremendous amount of experience was gained that will help these new Firefighters transition into...
Our new Recruits last training class was a good one – Live Fire Training. Crews practiced live fires on the first and second floors of the training building. Each new firefighter got a chance to operate the different positions of a structural entry team, practicing nozzle patterns and positive pressure ventilation. Firefighters also practiced extinguishing vehicle and dumpster fires. It was a long day, but a tremendous amount of experience was gained that will help these new Firefighters transition into...
Our new Recruit Firefighters got a special treat, with our Instructors taking them on a bonus class on Brush Breaker Training. Instructors utilized Brush Breakers 26 and 27 and headed to our brush breaker training grounds at the Plymouth Airport. Our recruits were taught how to operate on the back of a brush Breaker, extinguishing simulated wildfires and operating hand lines. Seems like everyone was all smiles when they returned! (Photo’s by Retired Firefighter, Rick Leopardi)
Our new Recruit Firefighters are nearing the end of their Recruit Training Program. This past week they demonstrated all their non-firefighters skills at the Training Facility. The group worked another MVA Entrapment scenario, practiced additional maze evolutions, performed another round of search and rescues and finally some Ladders evolutions. Next up is their Live Fie Practical and then they will transition into Station training for a 60 day period. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
Our new Recruit Firefighters are nearing the end of their Recruit Training Program. This past week they demonstrated all their non-firefighters skills at the Training Facility. The group worked another MVA Entrapment scenario, practiced additional maze evolutions, performed another round of search and rescues and finally some Ladders evolutions. Next up is their Live Fie Practical and then they will transition into Station training for a 60 day period. (Photo’s by Retried Firefighter, Rick Leopardi)
Class #22 for our Recruit Firefighters was Live Fire Intro. Three different live fires (Dumpster Fire, Car Fire and Single Room Structure Fires) were demonstrated by our Instructors. Throughout the evening our new firefighters got a chance to extinguish each of the fires, while having instructors by their side. Instructors also performed a live fire classroom session in our larger burn room, where all firefighters got a change to watch fire spread, see first-hand fire extinguishment and hydraulic ventilation techniques. ...
Class #22 for our Recruit Firefighters was Live Fire Intro. Three different live fires (Dumpster Fire, Car Fire and Single Room Structure Fires) were demonstrated by our Instructors. Throughout the evening our new firefighters got a chance to extinguish each of the fires, while having instructors by their side. Instructors also performed a live fire classroom session in our larger burn room, where all firefighters got a change to watch fire spread, see first-hand fire extinguishment and hydraulic ventilation techniques. ...
Below are some cool picture’s taken from a drone of Recruit Training on MVA Rescues. Using a donated vehicle our Recruit Instructors guided our new Firefighters through the process of using the Jaws of Life, air bags and specialized rescue tools to free simulated trapped occupants. Each time a firefighter can practice simulated rescues under a controlled environment, makes them more proficient during the real emergency! (Drone Photo’s by Firefighter, Mike Shaw)
Our new Recruit Firefighters put their recently learned classroom knowledge to work at an MVA rescue practical at our Training Facility. Using a donated vehicle our Recruit Instructors guided our new Firefighters through the process of using the Jaws of Life, air bags and specialized rescue tools to free simulated trapped occupants. Each time a firefighter can practice simulated rescues under a controlled environment, makes them more proficient during the real emergency! (Photo’s by Assistant Deputy , Jesse Boyle)
Our new Recruit Firefighters put their recently learned classroom knowledge to work at an MVA rescue practical at our Training Facility. Using a donated vehicle our Recruit Instructors guided our new Firefighters through the process of using the Jaws of Life, air bags and specialized rescue tools to free simulated trapped occupants. Each time a firefighter can practice simulated rescues under a controlled environment, makes them more proficient during the real emergency! (Photo’s by Retired Firefighter, Rick Leopardi)
This week our new Firefighters were given a great course on Rapid Intervention and Thermal Imaging by our Recruit Trainers. Each firefighter got a chance to practice working as a coordinated TEAM, learning how to use their buddy breathing equipment and practice realistic self-rescue techniques that may need to be used in the event a firefighter becomes trapped or disoriented. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
This week our new Firefighters were given a great course on Rapid Intervention and Thermal Imaging by our Recruit Trainers. Each firefighter got a chance to practice working as a coordinated TEAM, learning how to use their buddy breathing equipment and practice realistic self-rescue techniques that may need to be used in the event a firefighter becomes trapped or disoriented. (Photo’s by Retired Firefighter Steve Blanchard)
Our Recruit Trainers go above and beyond in teaching our newest Firefighters proper fire pump, fire hoses and stream operations. Firefighters got a chance to operate our new front line Engines, a Brush Breaker and a Tanker, pumping and practicing hose techniques in realistic operational scenarios. Learning how to draft water out of our portable pools is a must when you become a firefighter in Carver. Firefighters also practiced hose packing and deploying techniques, selecting correct nozzles streams and flow...
Our Recruit Trainers go above and beyond in teaching our newest Firefighters proper fire pump and Fire Hoses and Stream operations. Firefighters got a chance to operate our new front line Engines, a Brush Breaker and a Tanker, pumping and practicing hose techniques in realistic operational scenarios. Learning how to draft water out of our portable pools is a must when you become a firefighter in Carver. Firefighters also practiced hose packing and deploying techniques, selecting correct nozzles streams and...
Our Recruit Trainers go above and beyond in teaching our newest Firefighters proper fire pump and Fire Hoses and Stream operations. Firefighters got a chance to operate our new front line Engines, a Brush Breaker and a Tanker, pumping and practicing hose techniques in realistic operational scenarios. Learning how to draft water out of our portable pools is a must when you become a firefighter in Carver. Firefighters also practiced hose packing and deploying techniques, selecting correct nozzles streams and...
Fire Company’s 1, 2 and 3 were dispatched to a reported permit fire that had extended to a rear deck and house. Before the arrival of the engine Company’s, Firefighters that lived nearby assisted the homeowner with pressurized water extinguishers, making a quick knock down of the fire and saving the structure. There was only minimal damage to both the home and deck. (Photo’s by Retired Firefighter, Steve Blanchard)
Fire Company’s 1 and 2, utilizing Brush Breakers 27 and 29, worked a small permit fire that extended into the wood line and around some motor vehicles. The fire was quickly contained to a ¼ acre. (Photo’s by Retired Fire Chief, Bill Harriman)
Our new Recruit Firefighters conducted First Responder and CPR Training taught by Instructors Captain Bob Telless and Captain Frank Nye.
Recruit Training Class #11 was Ladders and Ventilation (practical). During this practical course our new Firefighters are taught different ladder raises and carries by our experienced group of Recruit Trainers. The class is then split into two groups, with half practicing ladders and the other half concentrating on hydraulic, mechanical, and roof ventilation using our training building and one of the roof cut props. What a tremendous value to being able to have our new Firefighters practice real life scenarios...
Recruit Training Class #11 was Ladders and Ventilation (practical). During this practical course our new Firefighters are taught different ladder raises and carries by our experienced group of Recruit Trainers. The class is then split into two groups, with half practicing ladders and the other half concentrating on hydraulic, mechanical, and roof ventilation using our training building and one of the roof cut props. What a tremendous value to being able to have our new Firefighters practice real life scenarios...
At 4:18pm, Fire Company’s 1, 2 and 3 responded to a reported House Fire on North Main Street. On arrival, heavy Fire was reported from a 1 ½ residential home with one person self-evacuated and in distress and reporting up to 5 more occupants trapped inside. Chief Officers and arriving Engine Companies quickly went into a rescue mode of operation, quickly knocking down the main fire, while conducting a primary search of the residence. As additional Engine Company’s arrived, secondary...
At 4:18pm, Fire Company’s 1, 2 and 3 responded to a reported House Fire on North Main Street. On arrival, heavy Fire was reported from a 1 ½ residential home with one person self-evacuated and in distress and reporting up to 5 more occupants trapped inside. Chief Officers and arriving Engine Companies quickly went into a rescue mode of operation, quickly knocking down the main fire, while conducting a primary search of the residence. As additional Engine Company’s arrived, secondary...
Fire Company's 1 and 3 were dispatched to a reported Car Fire off of Copper Lantern Lane in our District 3. On arrival, multiple vehicles were on fire with possible extension into a condo unit. Company 3 Firefighters made a great stop containing the fire to the vehicles with some melting of siding on the condo unit. Crews from Engine 1 assisted with manpower and water supply. The Fire is currently under investigation through Carver PD and the Fire Marshall's Office. ...
Company’s 1 and 3 were dispatched to a brush fire off of Cross Street in our District 1. A small rekindled permit fire had reignited and was quickly extinguished by crews on Brush Breaker 27. During the extinguishment the wind suddenly shifted and gave photographer, Deputy Germaine a couple cool shots looking like Breaker 27 was actually on fire, just drift smoke though… (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)
Company’s 1 and 2 were dispatched to a small boat on Walker Road in North Carver. Crews from Engine 2 quickly extinguished the fire, while Engine 1 and crew staged in the area. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
Our new Firefighters reviewed Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in class this week. Firefighters got familiar with weekly SCBA checks and learned the do’s and don’ts of their PPE gear. Next class (Outdoor Practical) they will use their knowledge in the field, as live search and rescue practical scenarios will be conducted in our new Training Facility. (Photo’s by Retired Firefighter Steve Blanchard)
Our new Firefighters reviewed Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in class this week. Firefighters got familiar with weekly SCBA checks and learned the do’s and don’ts of their PPE gear. Next class (Outdoor Practical) they will use their knowledge in the field, as live search and rescue practical scenarios will be conducted in our new Training Facility. (Photo’s by Retired Firefighter, Steve Falconer)
Company 1 practiced winter ice procedures at their Sunday Drill. Even though the weather is not producing much ice, CFD Firefighters must stay proficient in proper use of their Ice Rescue Suits, practicing with our Ice Rescue Hovercraft and knowing how to work with divers from the CFD Dive Team. Company 1 Firefighters also start each training session with a quiz administered by the Company Officers. (Photo’s by Retried Firefighter Steve Blanchard)
Our 2020 Recruit Class got off to a great start on Saturday with our new Recruits and the CFD Officers/Instructors getting to know each other on the first day of Recruit Training. The next three months will be very intense as Deputy Eric Germaine makes the ground rules very clear. During the first class, the new Recruits spent about an hour on a Recruit Training Orientation followed by having their Accountability photograph taken and then were sized for their Structural...
