The Carver Fire Department Dive Team preforms an ice rescue dive on John's Pond, wearing new dive gear. Last year, the town appropriated money to buy new dive gear, which included state of the art dry suits, masks, regulators and air supplies.
Just about the time that most were getting ready to watch the 11 o'clock news or perhaps were in a sound sleep on a cold December night, Company 3 was rolling out of bed for car fire on Indian Street. The 10:56 pm fire was confined to the engine compartment. 302 had command. (Photo's by Firefighter's Gerry Farquharson and Rob Reardon)
A rainy night and the sound of Ambulance tones followed by tones for Rescue 1 and Engine 3 to respond to a rollover with a pole and wires down and a person trapped in the car! If that doesn't get your heart racing your not a Firefighter! Everyone is doing their best to make time to a scene. Size up of course begins at the receipt of the alarm and were all thinking of electrical hazards, stabilizing the vehicle, how...
It's that time of year again. Company 3 spends some time at the Training Center reviewing and practicing chimney fire procedures. With the price of oil going up, its fair to assume that the number of chimney fires will also rise as people stoke up the wood stoves to keep warm. As always, we will be ready. (Photo's by Deputy Craig Weston)
Wareham Engine 1 and Carver Engine 3 go to work on a BMW and a small area of woods on Federal Road. Both departments received calls on the Saturday night fire in the vicinity of the Town line. Carver is very fortunate to have such fine neighbors as the Wareham Fire Department. (Photos' by Firefighter Rob Reardon)
On October 31, 2004 approximately 100 friends from both Carver and Falmouth parishes surprised Rev. Robert Merritt with a celebration of his 50 years in the ministry. They were all inside the United Parish Hall across from Station 1 in Carver, Rev. Merritt had arrived and was mingling with his well wishers, when the Carver Fire Department went into action. Engine 1, Rescue 1, and C1 responded to the site with sirens and air horns screaming. Many inside the hall...
Members of Company 3 visited the landfill on Federal Road, which is operated by American Ref-Fuel as part of their annual hazardous materials training. FF Matt Sears of Company 3, who is employed by American Ref-Fuel as an environmental engineer, conducted the training. Proper methods of recognizing, identifying, and dealing with hazardous materials using resources available to first arriving fire units were practiced and critiqued. (Photo's by Firefighter Gerry Farquharson)
This year instead of Open House at the 3 fire stations, an Open House was held at the Fire Department Training Center. Members of the Fire Prevention Team had Fire department equipment and training aids on display for children and adults. Some interactive props allowed children to hold the hose, squirt the nozzle, and knock over a target. Adults got to run the controls of the "Jaws of Life" and look into a room full of smoke through the lens...
Members of the CFD Fire Prevention Team interacted with over 600 students at the Gov. John Carver School. The children were acquainted with Firefighter tools of the trade, the sight and sound of Firefighters in protective clothing wearing breathing apparatus and each got to see the inside of Engine 1. They then entered the Plymouth County Student Awareness Fire Education House and were taught about calling 9-1-1, staying low in smoke, and other fire safety principles that could save lives....
On September 27, 2004 Company 3 handled a tractor trailer rollover on Federal Road. Some minor diesel fuel, motor oil and hydraulic leaks were attended to and Engine 3 stood by until the tractor and trailer were righted. Despite the best efforts of the dedicated team of Firefighters on scene, the entire load contained in the trailer was declared a total loss and hauled off to a local landfill. (Photo's by Firefighters Gerry Farquharson and Gerry Vaughn)
The Carver Fireman's Muster Team competed in the Dukes County Muster on Martha's Vineyard. A great time was had by all, with the team being awarded the "John R. Christopher Good Sportsmanship Award".
At 22:48 hours on 9/25/04, Company's 1 & 3 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with a person trapped on Cranberry Road. Under the direction of Lt. Jon Fortier, members quickly went to work with the Jaws of Life, while Carver EMS personnel attended to the victim. By 23:25 hours the patient had been extricated, packaged and was off the ground in a Boston Med Flight Helicopter en route to the Mass. General Hospital. (Photo's by Firefighter William Piper)
On Sept. 13, 2004 the Carver Firefighters Association held it's 2nd annual "Old Timers Night". Firefighter Bob Middendorf organized the tribute to members who have served in excess of 25 years. Co. 1 served an outstanding Italian buffet and the Photo Team had scanned images of old photo's on the big screen, but the real entertainment was when the microphone was passed around to each of the old timers and they told story's about the "Big Ones" that were etched...
On August 18, 2004 at 7:48 am Companies 1 and 2 were dispatched to a dryer fire at 153 Center Street. C3 (DFC Craig Weston) arrived first, reported "smoke showin" and established Command. Arriving moments later was Engine 1, Engine 2, Tanker 1 and Rescue 1. Engine 1 crew advanced a 1.75" line in the front door, extinguished the fire in the dryer, and power vented using the 1.75" line. Rescue 1 crew set up a positive pressure fan and...
Company's 1 and 3 responded to a reported truck fire on Main Street. Upon arrival it was apparent that the truck had over-heated brakes. Firefighters from Company 3 quickly cooled the brakes using a CO extinguisher. (Photo's by Gerry Farquharson)
On Sunday, August 15 at 10:27 pm, Companies 1 & 3 responded to an MVA rollover with someone possibly trapped in the vehicle on Tremont Street in the area of Ericksons Ice Cream Stand. Captain Mike Nye of Company 3 was first to arrive and reported the occupant was out of the vehicle. Rescue 1 was returned prior to arrival and Engine 3 stood by at the scene until the vehicle was removed. (Photo's by Firefighter Gerry Farquharson)
On Monday, August 9 at 8:33 pm, Company 3 responded to a request from the Police Department to check the area of Sampson's Pond where a canoe was found floating. Deputy Chief Mark Weston established a Command Post on Lakeview Street and coordinated the search, assisted by Environmental Police Officer Akins. The Fire Department boat was launched and checked the area while police and firefighters went door to door to the cottages on the pond seeking information. Within 30 minutes...
Firefighters from Company 3 participated in a Dive Drill with the Carver Fire Dive Team on Sampson's Pond. Firefighters were re-familiarized with all facets of a possible dive rescue. This ranged from interviewing witnesses, setting up cross lines to towing divers with the boat. (Photo's by Firefighter Gerry Farquharson)
National Night Out - Firefighters team up with the Carver PD to put on a show of equipment for the young adults of Carver. Engine 1, Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 were on hand and provided lighting for the event. A number of outside agency's were on hand to compliment the Carver resources. A great success and a tip of the hat to the Carver Police Department for organizing the event. (Photo's by Firefighter Rob Reardon)
Annual Truck Competition - The second annual truck inspection competition was held on August 2, 2004. Organized by FF Bob Middendorf, the event challenges the 3 Firefighting Company's to have the cleanest Engine. The trucks are judged for all facets of interior and exterior appearance. Many man hours (and woman hours) of labor are volunteered by the company members to outdo the other ends of Town. The winner of the competition, this year Company 1, gets to keep a large...
All 3 Company's participate in quarterly Deputy drills orchestrated by DFC Mark Weston. This drill required that each FF go through 4 different stations. Working as teams, FF's had to remove a "victim" who was trapped by a fallen beam in a smoke filled building, rescue a downed firefighter in the maze building, and rescue a victim from inside a large steel tank through an 18" opening. The 4th station was for familiarization with recently purchased dive equipment. It is...
Company 2 responded with Engine 2 and Engine 4 to a Fire Alarm call on Plymouth Street. Upon arrival smoke was showing from the rear of the structure. The incident was immediately upgraded to a Structure Fire response, dispatching Company's 1, 2 and 3. The fire was quickly located in the basement with extension to a rear exterior wall. Due to a great stop by these firefighters, the house was saved from extensive damage. (Photo's by Firefighter's Gerry Farquharson and...
Company 1 and 2 responded with Rescue 1 and Engine 2 to an MVA rollover on Fosdick Road. No entrapments were encounter with Fire Company's assisting the EMS with patient care. (Photo's by Firefighter Dan Wilcox)
On 6/23/04 all 3 Stations were dispatched to a reported building fire at Major Impact Auto Body on Main Street. Upon arrival it was determined that a fire in a downdraft paint booth ventilation system had been extinguished by employees of the shop. The crews from Engines 1, Engine 2 and Rescue 1 spent about 30 minutes ventilating and checking for extension. (Photo's by Firefighters Rob Reardon and Gerry Farquharson)
Carver firefighters Jared LaBarnes, Mark Durling and Chris Durling, participate in the annual Family Fun Day, geared toward fire prevention at the Carver Primary School. Firefighters teach fire safety and give tours of the apparatus to residents of Carver. (Photo's by Deputy Craig Weston)
On Monday June 7, 2004 a very special company supper was held at the Carver Sportsman's Club. Rev. Robert Merritt, our Fire Department Chaplain planned and coordinated a program on dealing with stress for EMT's, Police Officers, Dispatchers, and Firefighters. A good showing from all departments clearly demonstrated the great respect that we all have for Rev. Merritt. David Akin, the Chaplain for the Yarmouth Fire Department and Dennis Police Department was the guest speaker. He spoke on dealing with...
On Sunday 6/6/04 twenty four CFD Officers and Firefighters left Carver at 6:00 am for the Barnstable County Fire Training Academy in Hyannis. Upon arrival, they proceeded to battle numerous live fires in a state of the art "burn building". Scenarios such as cellar fires, one room, two room, and 3 room fires were practiced repeatedly by the crews. "Victims" were rescued and "firefighter down" procedures were practiced under live conditions utilizing our recent SCBA upgrades, Rapid Intervention Team Kits...
On the last Sunday in June, the Carver Firefighters Association holds it's annual clambake. The event is sold out every year and the money raised funds scholarships and other civic commitments. The 2004 bake pictured here will long be remembered for the absolutely perfect weather, not to mention the oh so sweet clams! (Photo's by Deputy Craig Weston and Firefighter Gerry Farquharson)
Members of the Carver Fire Department Dive Team participate in a Dive Drill on Sampson's Pond. The objective of the drill was to practice using a newly designed Diver tow bar. The dive boat pulls the new tow bar, allowing three divers to search evenly spaced at a slow speed underwater.
Firefighters from Company 1 extinguish a van fire at 12:54 am in front of the Cumberland Farms Plaza on Main Street. It was determined that the driver of the vehicle fell asleep, veering off the road, running over a metal sign, which ignited the fire. The fire resulted in no injuries to the driver or firefighters.
Carver Firefighters from Company 1 participate in a realistic MVA training exercise at the Fire Department Training Facility. Firefighters used hydraulic spreaders, cutters, rams and a lot of creativity to remove three training manikins from a staged three-car motor vehicle accident.
Carver firefighters Alan Dunham, Bob Vestute, Dave Buker, Josh McDermott, Frank Nye, Billy Gilbert and Jared LeBarnes from the fire prevention team, present our Mobile Home Fire Prevention Program to the residents of Cranberry Village.
Co. 1 & 2 responded to a roadside fire on Silva Street. C2 got in first and knocked it down with 2-1/2 gallon extinguisher. 27 mopped it up while 29 remained in service. Retired Chief Homer Weston was riding with grandson (C3) Craig. It is safe to assume that the excitement of fighting brush fires never leaves your blood the way Homer was smiling.
Company's 1 and 3 responded to a small brush fire located on a Cranberry Bog in the area of Deer Hill Lane in South Carver. The Fire was quickly extinguished by Carver Breaker 28, being contained to under a quarter acre.
Carver Firefighters from Company 1 and Company 3 participate in a Water Supply Drill with the Wareham Fire Department at the Decas Cranberry Plant in South Carver. The drill was a great success, helping to secure the very positive relationship between the Carver Fire Department and Wareham Fire Department well into the future.
Firefighter Bill Piper conducts a tour for local Cub Scouts at Carver Station 1.
Carver Fire Company's 1 and 2 responded to a reported brush fire on the north side of Wenham Road. The fire was reported by Carver Fire Tower and was quickly contained to a 1/4 acre by Carver Breaker 29.
Carver Fire Department Recruit Trainers - Deputy Mark Weston, Deputy Craig Weston, Captain Carl Santos, Lt. Bob Telless, Lt. Eric Germaine, Lt. Mike Harriman, Lt. Eric Weston, Lt. George Peck, Lt. John Fortier, Firefighter Mark Moran, Firefighter Alan Dunham and Firefighter Mark Whitimore administer the Class of 2004 Recruit Firefighter final exam.
Company's 1 and 2 responded to a reported brush fire with a shed fully involved. Units made quick work of bringing the fire under control, thereby saving a garage. Breakers 27 and 29 along with Engine 2 and Tanker 1 handled the fire. Approximately 1/3 of an acre burned along with a shed containing a lawn tractor and snow blower. A camper trailer and a door on the garage sustained damage also.
Carver Firefighters Bill Piper, Dave Buker, Bob Vestute, Billy Gilbert, Alan Dunham and Joshua McDermott present our Mobile Home Fire Prevention Program to residents of the Waterview Village Mobile Home Park.
Carver Fire Departments Recruit Trainers - Deputy Mark Weston, Lt. Mike Harriman, Firefighter Mark Moran and Firefighter Alan Dunham teach a Rescue Class to 3 new Carver Fire Recruits. Our Recruits practice removing doors and roofs with the Jaws of Life and pulling steering wheels and lifting cars with the Air Bags.
Carver Fire Recruit Trainers administer a practical midterm to 3 new Carver Fire Recruits. The Carver Fire Department is in the process of training 3 new firefighters for year 2004. New Carver firefighters are required to pass a medical physical, Physical Abilities Test, attend a 10 week in-house Firefighter I training course, which is taught by certified Carver Fire Instructors. This is followed by an 8-week station-training course.
Carver Fire Department Dive Team members practice dive and rescue scenarios on Sampson's Pond. The Carver Dive Team holds monthly training sessions practicing the latest dive and rescue techniques in order to be ready when their services are called upon.
Firefighters from Company 3 participate in a Fire Hydrant Drill in the area of Cranberry Village in South Carver.
Students of the Carver High School cook an appreciation dinner for the Emergency personnel in town. Members of the Carver Fire Department, Police Department and Carver EMS attended the dinner. A BIG THANKS, TO THE CARVER SCHOOL SYSTEM!
Carver Firefighters perform real life CPR and Rapid Intervention Training scenarios at the Fire Department Training Site. All Carver Firefighters are certified in CPR and Rapid Intervention.
Firefighters from Company 3 use the Fire Department Hovercraft to recover a dog that had fallen through the ice on Sampson Pond.
The Carver Fire Prevention Team teaches about 1200 students of the Carver Elementary and Primary School, ice safety.
At 6:53 am on Friday February 6,2004, the Carver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at the Carver - Middleboro town line. Upon arrival DFC Craig Weston reported a working fire in a 1 1/2 story dwelling that was actually in the Town of Middleboro. Heavy fire conditions were noted in the basement and first floor with extension to the second floor.
At 6:53 am on Friday February 6,2004, the Carver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at the Carver - Middleboro town line. Upon arrival DFC Craig Weston reported a working fire in a 1 1/2 story dwelling that was actually in the Town of Middleboro. Heavy fire conditions were noted in the basement and first floor with extension to the second floor.
At 11:03 am on a Tuesday morning the Carver Fire Department dispatched Stations 1 and 2 to a single car MVA with a person trapped underneath the car on High Street in the Northern section of Town. Firefighters from Engine 2 and Rescue 1 working under the direction of DFC Mark Weston used high pressure air bags to lift the vehicle off of the victim.
Members of the Carver Fire Prevention Team teach Mobile Home Fire Safety to residents of South Meadow Village in Carver.
Carver Firefighters participate in the Massachusetts Fire Academy's Flashover Training Course held in Carver. 24 Carver Firefighters attended the Flashover Training Course. Another course is being planned for mid summer 2004.
