At 2:59 pm on Friday, March 21, Companies 1, 2, and 3 were dispatched to a reported garage fire on Rochester Road. First arriving officer Lt. Geoff Thomas (302) confirmed a detached building well involved with fire. Moments later Asst. Deputy Boyle (C3) arrived and declared a working fire, followed by Chief Weston (C1) who assumed Incident Command and assigned C3 to Operations. Deputy Germaine (C2) was assigned the role of Water Supply Officer. First due Engine 3 was on scene...
Fire crews responded to an MVA off Plymouth Street in North Carver. (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, 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 Bob Giusti)
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 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 pressures,...
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 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 pressures,...
Our new Recruit Firefighters were taught the basics of Hazardous Materials Responses by Assistant Deputy Jesse Boyle. This was a very hands-on and creative class! (Photo’s by Retired Firefighter, Rick Leopardi)
Our CFD Divers conducted underwater ice dives this past weekend. Diving under the ice is extremely dangerous, but our Dive Team must be proficient in their skills if needed to rescue someone who has fallen below the ice. All safety precautions are in place for these technical dives. Divers utilize safety ropes, underwater communications systems, and full face masks. A rescue diver is always at the ready to assist if something goes wrong while the diver is under the ice....
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 under...
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 under...
Fire crews responded with Engine 1, Engine 2, and Rescue 1 to a possible MVA Entrapment on Fosdick Road. Firefighters and EMS personnel were able to gain access to the vehicle and the patient was treated and transported by Carver EMS. (Photo's by Firefighter, Steve Falconer)
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 search and rescue scenarios. Great class! (Photo's by Firefighter, Steve Falconer)
On Saturday, February 8, 2025, The Carver Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 229 Tremont St, The Crane Brook Restaurant. First arriving crews quickly located a well-involved attic fire in the 2-story building. With an aggressive fire attack strategy, fire was contained to the difficult to access attic space. The restaurant was open for business at the time of the fire. 40 Carver firefighters responded to the fire. Wareham Fire provided station coverage and Plympton Fire responded with...
On Saturday, February 8, 2025, The Carver Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 229 Tremont St, The Crane Brook Restaurant. First arriving crews quickly located a well-involved attic fire in the 2-story building. With an aggressive fire attack strategy, fire was contained to the difficult to access attic space. The restaurant was open for business at the time of the fire. 40 Carver firefighters responded to the fire. Wareham Fire provided station coverage and Plympton Fire responded with...
On Saturday, February 8, 2025, The Carver Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 229 Tremont St, The Crane Brook Restaurant. First arriving crews quickly located a well-involved attic fire in the 2-story building. With an aggressive fire attack strategy, fire was contained to the difficult to access attic space. The restaurant was open for business at the time of the fire. 40 Carver firefighters responded to the fire. Wareham Fire provided station coverage and Plympton Fire responded with...
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 search and rescue scenarios. Great class! (Photo's by Future CFD Firefighter, Matt Heath)
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 search and rescue scenarios. Great class! (Photo's by Retired Firefighter, Rick Leopardi)
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)
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 Retired Firefighter, Bob Giusti)
Fire crews from Company’s 1 and 2 responded with Engine 1, Engine 2, Rescue 1, Squad 1 and Car 1 to a reported rollover at the intersection of North Main Street and Plymouth Street. Firefighters were able to quickly stabilize the vehicle and remove the front windshield, freeing the trapped occupant. (Photos by CFD Firefighter, Steve Falconer)
Fire crews responded with Engines 1 and 2, Rescue 1, and Tankers 1 and 2 to a reported Chimney Fire in off South Main Street. The fire was quickly extinguished with no extension found beyond the chimney. (Photo’s by Future CFD Firefighter, Matt Heath)
Our 2025 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...
Our 2025 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...
CFD Dive Team members participated in Hovercraft Training on John’s Pond over the weekend. (Photo's by Retired Firefighter, Rick Leopardi)
Company 2 Officers and Firefighters participated in Hovercraft Training on John’s Pond over the weekend. (Photo's by Firefighter, Steve Falconer)
Our 2025 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...
Fire Companies 1 and 2 responded with Engine 1 and Engine 2 for a two-vehicle MVA at the intersection of Shaw’s Plaza and Route 58. (Photos by Firefighter, Steve Falconer)
Fire Companies 1 and 2 responded to a reported Chimney Fire off of Plymouth Street. (Photo's by Future CFD Firefighter, Matt Heath)
CFD Firefighters participated in Hovercraft Training on a cranberry bog off of Plymouth Street. (Photo's by Future Firefighter, Matt Heath)
CFD Firefighters responded with Brush Breakers 26 and 27 to a small brush Fire off of Brockton Ave in North Carver. The Fire was quickly contained. (Photo's by Firefighter, Steve Falconer)
