Pictures for the year of 2024

 
 

Structure Fire – Woodlawn Drive (Photo’s by Retired Firefighter, Steve Blanchard) - March 13, 2024

At 2:44pm, fire crews from Company’s 1, 2 and 3 were dispatched to a reported Structure Fire in the area of Woodlawn Drive. First Officer on the scene, Captain Bill Froehlich, reported heavy fire showing from the A/D side of the residence, declaring a working fire. Deputy Germaine arrived on scene to assume Command and Captain Froehlich as Operations. Fire crews on Engine 1 arrived on scene within 5 minutes of the call and assisted Assistant Deputy Boyle stretching a...

Structure Fire – Woodlawn Drive (Photo’s by future Firefighter, Matt Heath) - March 13, 2024

At 2:44pm, fire crews from Company’s 1, 2 and 3 were dispatched to a reported Structure Fire in the area of Woodlawn Drive. First Officer on the scene, Captain Bill Froehlich, reported heavy fire showing from the A/D side of the residence, declaring a working fire. Deputy Germaine arrived on scene to assume Command and Captain Froehlich as Operations. Fire crews on Engine 1 arrived on scene within 5 minutes of the call and assisted Assistant Deputy Boyle stretching a...

Structure Fire – Woodlawn Drive (Photo’s by Firefighter, Steve Falconer) - March 12, 2024

At 2:44pm, fire crews from Company’s 1, 2 and 3 were dispatched to a reported Structure Fire in the area of Woodlawn Drive. First Officer on the scene, Captain Bill Froehlich, reported heavy fire showing from the A/D side of the residence, declaring a working fire. Deputy Germaine arrived on scene to assume Command and Captain Froehlich as Operations. Fire crews on Engine 1 arrived on scene within 5 minutes of the call and assisted Assistant Deputy Boyle stretching a...

Structure Fire – Woodlawn Drive (Photo’s by Retired Firefighter, Rick Leopardi) - March 12, 2024

At 2:44pm, fire crews from Company’s 1, 2 and 3 were dispatched to a reported Structure Fire in the area of Woodlawn Drive. First Officer on the scene, Captain Bill Froehlich, reported heavy fire showing from the A/D side of the residence, declaring a working fire. Deputy Germaine arrived on scene to assume Command and Captain Froehlich as Operations. Fire crews on Engine 1 arrived on scene within 5 minutes of the call and assisted Assistant Deputy Boyle stretching a...

Recruit Training Class #6 – SCBA and Search/Rescue Practical (Photo’s by Firefighter, Danny Wilcox) - February 17, 2024

What a great training class our new Firefighters were treated to on Saturday.  Our Instructors used their imagination to create two separate Rescue/Maze training scenarios in the Training Building.  Our new Firefighters were divided up into two stations.  One group worked in the new maze room, another group worked 1st and 2nd floor search and rescue scenarios.  The building was pumping out smoke all morning long with our new firefighters seeming to enjoy every minute of it.  Great class! (Photo’s...

Recruit Training Class #6 – SCBA and Search/Rescue Practical (Photo’s by Retired Firefighter, Rick Leopardi) - February 17, 2024

What a great training class our new Firefighters were treated to on Saturday.  Our Instructors used their imagination in creating two separate Rescue/Maze training scenarios in the Training Building.  Our new Firefighters were divided up into two stations.  One group worked in the new maze room, another group worked 1st and 2nd floor search and rescue scenarios.  The building was pumping out smoke all morning long with our new firefighters seeming to enjoy every minute of it.  Great class! (Photo’s...

Recruit Training Class #6 – SCBA and Search/Rescue Practical (Photo’s by Firefighter, Steve Falconer) - February 17, 2024

What a great training class our new Firefighters were treated to on Saturday.  Our Instructors used their imagination in creating two separate Rescue/Maze training scenarios in the Training Building.  Our new Firefighters were divided up into two stations.  One group worked in the new maze room, another group worked 1st and 2nd floor search and rescue scenarios.  The building was pumping out smoke all morning long with our new firefighters seeming to enjoy every minute of it.  Great class! (Photo’s...

Recruit Training Class #5 – SCBA and Search/Rescue Classroom - February 15, 2024

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 Training Facility. (Photo’s by Firefighter, Steve Falconer and Retired Firefighter, Robert Giusti)

Vehicle Fire – Tremont Street - February 8, 2024

Fire crews responded to a reported vehicle fire off Tremon Street, our South District. On arrival, crews assessed that the vehicle was a van that was fully engulfed and spreading close to nearby exposures. Crews from Engine 3 quickly gained access to the narrow roadway leading us to the vehicle and stretched a 1 3/4" line knocking the stubborn fire down. Firefighters from Engine 1 assisted with overhaul and additional water. The homeowners were extremely thankful that the quickly spreading...

Recruit Training Class #1 – Orientation/Accountability Photo’s/PPE Gear Sizing - February 3, 2024

Our 2024 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...

Structure/Dryer Fire – Purchase Street - January 26, 2024

At 1:23pm, 911 calls from CFD alerted to a reported dryer fire in the area of Purchase Street, our North Carver District.  On arrival, first Chief Officers upgraded the response to Stations 1, 2, and 3, as the fire was showing from the interior basement area.  Fire crews quickly gained door accesses from both the first floor and basement area.  First due firefighters from Engine 2 stretched a 1-3/4” hose line to the A side, first floor, and then to...

Firefighter John Fein’s Retirement - January 8, 2024

we officially announce Firefighter John Fein's retirement from the Carver Fire Department: Firefighter Fein has served our community with pride and dedication for 35 years. We honor Firefighter Fein's loyalty, friendship and devoted fire service to our community and his fellow firefighters. Our Fire Department and community wish you a happy and healthy retirement. (Photo's by Deputy Eric Germaine)