Breakfast with Santa is a special event for kids big and small. After a great breakfast cooked by the firefighter elves, the kids make Christmas decorations while awaiting the arrival of that special guy with a long white beard in a bright red suit. All the little kids and even a few big kids get a present and a chance to visit with Santa. Christmas is a time for families, and the Carver Fire Department is in reality an extended...
It's that time of year again. Time to practice our chimney fire tactics. Throwin ladders and hauling the booster line and chimney nozzle up and down the chimney gets old pretty quick, but this is the type of practice that is going to save property and increase FF safety. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)
It's that time of year again. Time to practice our chimney fire tactics. Throwin ladders and hauling the booster line and chimney nozzle up and down the chimney gets old pretty quick, but this is the type of practice that is going to save property and increase FF safety. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)
It's that time of year again. Time to practice our chimney fire tactics. Throwin ladders and hauling the booster line and chimney nozzle up and down the chimney gets old pretty quick, but this is the type of practice that is going to save property and increase FF safety. (Photo’s by Firefighter Mike Shaw)
Company 2 does the Meadow Street mva / extrication drill much like Company 1 did last week. Multiple vehicles obscured by darkness and trees with multiple victims trapped in an array of circumstances challenges participants far beyond the norm. A great learning experience. Photo’s by Firefighter Kristen Durling)
Crews from Engines 3 and 1 overhaul the remains of a small shed fire on Shaw Road. By the looks of the gear in some of the shots, the pump operator certainly remembered to turn on the Class A Foam. Good job! (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)
Halloween trick or treating at the Town Hall is an annual event the fire department has participate in for many years. The crew always makes sure the kids get a good treat so we don't get tricked…… (Photo’s By Chief Craig Weston)
Engine 3's crew assists Carver EMS personnel at the scene of a single car motor vehicle accident on Tremont Street. (Photo’s by 314 Retired, Gerry Farquharson)
Open house at the CFD Training Facility is an opportunity for children and adults to get up close and personal with some state of the art fire equipment as well as a contingent of extremely dedicated firefighters. A steady stream of families learned fire prevention practices together crawling through smoke, looking through a Thermal Imager, and even taking turns holding the hose. Free cold drinks, pizza, and cookies rounded out the visit. The mom and dads had great comments and...
The Challenge – A realistic MVA Drill involving 3 vehicles (car, truck and motorcycle), 3 manikin patients in a woody, swampy setting, with none of our Firefighters having any idea as to what they were in for. The Drill was the brain child of Captain Carl Santos and was set up at the rear of 17 Meadow Street. Firefighters William Garnett and Robert Middendorf arrived first in their private vehicles, as this location is their normal FD response zone. On...
What a great dive drill was put together last Sunday by Divemaster Josh McDermott. Divers showed up in force figuring they were in for some rescue work. Well, rescues were in-order, but it was pumpkins not victims. Divers were given the challenging of diving down in about 12 feet of water only to find a sunken car full of orange critters. Each Diver had to retrieve a pumpkin and carve a face in it before coming to the surface. The...
Flashover is defined as "the temperature point at which the heat in an area or region is high enough to ignite all flammable material simultaneously".20 Carver firefighters spent a Sunday morning in a classroom learning the dangers of, warning signs and how to avoid being caught in a flashover. They then spent the afternoon feeling the heat and observing actual flashovers under controlled conditions in the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's Flashover Trailer. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)
Flashover is defined as "the temperature point at which the heat in an area or region is high enough to ignite all flammable material simultaneously".20 Carver firefighters spent a Sunday morning in a classroom learning the dangers of, warning signs and how to avoid being caught in a flashover. They then spent the afternoon feeling the heat and observing actual flashovers under controlled conditions in the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's Flashover Trailer. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
Movin water 101, Carver style. Deputy Germaine had a station for about every way that we get our water to a fire scene. Firefighters rotating through the stations honed their skills in all phases of this critical component of firefighting. Safety Officer Telless pulled out the cones and had a station for practicing maneuvering and backing proficiency with Rescue 1 just to polish off the morning. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
All 3 Company's responded to a late afternoon building fire on Rogers Street. No one was home at the time and the fire was reported by a neighbor. First arriving units reported smoke showing and a working fire was declared shortly after that. Crews attacked the fire from the front and pushed the fire out the rear door. Tanker 1 and Brushbreaker 28 shuttled water from a drafting / fill site established by Engine 2 a half mile away. (Photo’s...
All 3 Company's responded to a late afternoon building fire on Rogers Street. No one was home at the time and the fire was reported by a neighbor. First arriving units reported smoke showing and a working fire was declared shortly after that. Crews attacked the fire from the front and pushed the fire out the rear door. Tanker 1 and Brushbreaker 28 shuttled water from a drafting / fill site established by Engine 2 a half mile away. (Photo’s...
All 3 Company's responded to a late afternoon building fire on Rogers Street. No one was home at the time and the fire was reported by a neighbor. First arriving units reported smoke showing and a working fire was declared shortly after that. Crews attacked the fire from the front and pushed the fire out the rear door. Tanker 1 and Brushbreaker 28 shuttled water from a drafting / fill site established by Engine 2 a half mile away. (Photo’s...
Our annual "experienced firefighters" night, is a great time to fight the big fires again. Retired members as well as special invited guests join active firefighters in applause as awards are presented. This year awards were made for 20, 25, 30, and 45 years of service to the Carver Fire Department. Company 3 served a great meal of roast turkey with all the fixin's. Great time! (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
The Dive Team drill this month was Discovering SCUBA Diving. It was an opportunity for other department members to try out the gear and get a feel for whether they would like to get certified and perhaps be a member of the Dive Team. A very progressive move by the Dive Team leadership, and it looks like it worked well. (Photo’s by Lieutenant Vinny Nocera)
Rescue 1 and Engine's 1 & 2 along with C1 responded to a 1 car motor vehicle crash with a person trapped on Wenham Road. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
Company 2 trains with the Plymouth County Fire and Rescue Training Association on technical rescue equipment and procedures. Familiarization with available resources is very important and keeps drills interesting. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
Every summer, the Carver Fire Department challenges its three companies to put forward their greatest talents and make the apparatus the best it can be. Painting, welding, cleaning and polishing, hundreds of hours are poured into the revival of various pieces of equipment. In the past only engines or brush breakers were rejuvenated, this year the oldest equipment in the department was designated to be the recipients of some serious TLC. (Photo’s by Firefighter Dan Wilcox)
Every summer, the Carver Fire Department challenges its three companies to put forward their greatest talents and make the apparatus the best it can be. Painting, welding, cleaning and polishing, hundreds of hours are poured into the revival of various pieces of equipment. In the past only engines or brush breakers were rejuvenated, this year the oldest equipment in the department was designated to be the recipients of some serious TLC. (Photo’s by 314 Retired, Gerry Farquahrson)
Every summer, the Carver Fire Department challenges its three companies to put forward their greatest talents and make the apparatus the best it can be. Painting, welding, cleaning and polishing, hundreds of hours are poured into the revival of various pieces of equipment. In the past only engines or brush breakers were rejuvenated, this year the oldest equipment in the department was designated to be the recipients of some serious TLC. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
Members of Company 3 work on Rescue 2 preparing for the Annual Apparatus Competition. This 1988 Chevrolet served as a first line Ambulance with Carver EMS before being replaced by a new unit. It was then outfitted as a Dive Team / Rehab Unit by members of the Fie Department. (Photo’s by Lieutenant Bill Piper)
Members of Company 1 work on Brushbreaker 23 preparing for the Annual Apparatus Competition. This 1967 International was purchased in 1967 and has traveled many miles through the woods pushing over trees and fighting fire at the same time. (Photo’s by Captain Carl Santos)
Members of Company 2 work on Engine 4 preparing for the Annual Apparatus Competition. This piece of apparatus was purchased in 1980 and has been a great reserve engine since retiring from front line duty in the late 1990's. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
Kids big and small love the equipment show and demonstrations at the fire station across the street from the annual Old Home Day celebration. (Photo’s by Firefighters Steve Falconer and Dave Buker)
Crews from Engine 1 and Rescue 1 check for hazards and assist Carver EMS at a 2 car motor vehicle crash. (Photo’s by Firefighter Dave Buker)
Crews from Engine 1 and Rescue 1 check for hazards and assist Carver EMS at a 2 car motor vehicle crash. (Photo’s by Firefighter Dave Buker)
All 3 Stations responded to the reported dwelling fire on Wenham Road on a Thursday afternoon. Quick action by the first attack crew coordinated by Deputy Germaine confined fire damage to the basement with the remainder of the home suffering smoke damage. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
The "This Is It" party. The last in a series of celebrations of DFC Mark Weston's dedicated and colorful career was held at Southers Marsh Country Club on July 11, 2009. They even managed to surprise one of the most perceptive guys the CFD has ever seen! Happy trails Deputy............... (Photo’s by Firefighter Rick Leopardi)
The "This Is It" party. The last in a series of celebrations of DFC Mark Weston's dedicated and colorful career was held at Southers Marsh Country Club on July 11, 2009. They even managed to surprise one of the most perceptive guys the CFD has ever seen! Happy trails Deputy............... (Photo’s by 314 Retired, Gerry Farquharson)
The "This Is It" party. The last in a series of celebrations of DFC Mark Weston's dedicated and colorful career was held at Southers Marsh Country Club on July 11, 2009. They even managed to surprise one of the most perceptive guys the CFD has ever seen! Happy trails Deputy............... (Photo’s by the Comma Lady)
4 Breakers, 3 Engines, 1 Tanker, 1 Rehab unit and 2 Command cars manned by 38 Firefighters spent the July 4th holiday afternoon fighting a fire in a 3 acre pile of mulch off of Montello Street. Drafting from static water sources utilizing deck guns, multiple hand lines, lots of Class A foam and a large excavator eventually enabled crews to get the best of the stubborn blaze after several hours. Plympton Fire helped out with a Brushbreaker at the scene and...
No rain and a nice cool day made for a very enjoyable day for 435 clambake lovers. About 50 dedicated firefighters prepared and cooked the trays of food on rocks heated by a cordwood fire then covered with seaweed and tarps. Clams, hot dogs, sausage, sweet potato, white potato, haddock, onions, corn on the cob, dressing and watermelon. This is New England at it's best! (Photo’s by 112 Retired, Philip Dunham)
No rain and a nice cool day made for a very enjoyable day for 435 clambake lovers. About 50 dedicated firefighters prepared and cooked the trays of food on rocks heated by a cordwood fire then covered with seaweed and tarps. Clams, hot dogs, sausage, sweet potato, white potato, haddock, onions, corn on the cob, dressing and watermelon. This is New England at it's best! (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
The Dive Team was requested by the police department to check a vehicle in the water with no one around it. Fortunately no one was in the car. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
Crews from Engine 3 and Rescue 1 check for extension and ventilate the aftermath of a stove fire on Tremont Street. These fires can escalate into full blown structure fires very rapidly. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)
Company 3 set aside some time at their final drill with Deputy Weston for burgers, a cake, group picture and a lot of remember when's............(Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)
The Carver Firefighters Association honored the career of Deputy Chief Mark F. Weston at it's June dinner meeting held at the Carver Sportsman's Club. DFC Weston has been an integral part of the Carver Fire Department for over 40 years. His leadership, expertise and sense of humor will be missed and fondly remembered by all. In this caption writers opinion, leaders such as Mark are born, they are not made. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
The Carver Firefighters Association honored the career of Deputy Chief Mark F. Weston at it's June dinner meeting held at the Carver Sportsman's Club. DFC Weston has been an integral part of the Carver Fire Department for over 40 years. His leadership, expertise and sense of humor will be missed and fondly remembered by all. In this caption writers opinion, leaders such as Mark are born, they are not made. (Photo’s by 314 Retired, Gerry Farquharson)
Company's 2 & 3 team up to do a joint drill on structural fire attack at the DPW barn on Pond Street. Lots a smoke, dragging lines and an occasional man down signal kept things interesting. A couple of Officers even traded in their helmets for black helmets and indeed, did not forget where they came from...........(Photo’s by 314 Retired, Gerry Farquharson)
Carver Engine 1 along with Car 1 responded to the mutual aid request by Plymouth County Control at the 2nd Alarm level for a church fire in Middleboro. The fire eventually went to 4 Alarms with 11 different departments assisting the Middleboro FD in bringing the fire in the 161 year old church under control. (Photo’s by 20 Retired)
Carver Engine 1 along with Car 1 responded to the mutual aid request by Plymouth County Control at the 2nd Alarm level for a church fire in Middleboro. The fire eventually went to 4 Alarms with 11 different departments assisting the Middleboro FD in bringing the fire in the 161 year old church under control. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston and Lieutenant Scott Billings)
Standing tall and looking good! The CFD Honor Guard followed by uniformed members of the department lead the Memorial Day Parade.(Photo’s by the Comma Lady)
This is as close to it gets to the real thing. A day practicing 1st and 2nd floor structure fires, a basement fire, multiple floor structure fires, rapid intervention and ventilation at the Barnstable County Burn Building with firefighters from other departments is a great experience. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)
Crews from Brushbreakers 27 & 29 along with Engine 1 and Tanker 1 work a permit fire out of control on Main Street. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer and Captain Hap Harriman)
All 3 Company's were dispatched to a reported barn fire off of Cranberry Road near the Myles Standish State Forest around 5:00 AM. Unfortunately, by the time the fire was discovered and called in the structure and it's contents were almost totally consumed. Engines 1 & 3 handled. (Photo’s by 314 Retired, Gerry Farquharson)
They came, they trained, they left better Firefighters. That is the bottom line. Great job everyone! (Photo’s by 314 Retired, Gerry Farquaharson)
They came, they trained, they left better Firefighters. That is the bottom line. Great job everyone! (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
They came, they trained, they left better Firefighters. That is the bottom line. Great job everyone! (Photo’s by PCC Lieutenant Scott Billings)
Crews from Brushbreaker's 27 & 29 work a quarter acre brush fire off of Plymouth Street near the Middleboro town line. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
A great turnout for the classroom portion of the Annual Brush Fire Drill. Approximately 200 Officers, Firefighters, Pilots and Observers were in attendance representing Plymouth, Wareham, Onset, Kingston, Marion, Duxbury, Plympton, Lakeville, Plymouth County, DCR, Rochester, Whitman and Carver. The classroom portion of the drill is geared towards getting everyone on the same page for Sunday where Firefighters skills will be really tested. Deputy Weston also did a Power Point program on Wildfire Urban Interface. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
Brushbreakers 27, 29 and Tanker 1 work a half acre brush fire deep in the woods off of Egypt Road. They all look like rookies with brand new gear, but they have been around for a while. Everyone got new gear last winter and the brush fire suits are just getting used for the 1st time. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
This is the day we have been working towards. A final practical exam in the morning followed by graduation ceremony at 1:00 pm. Parents, friends and fellow Firefighters share the moment as members of the graduating class of 2009 change titles from Recruit to Firefighter. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer and 314 Retired, Gerry Farquharson)
Crews from Engine 3, Rescue 1 and Brushbreaker 28 work a small building fire on Cranberry Road. Engine 3 handled the fire and other units provided manpower and tools. (Photo’s by Firefighter Mike Shaw)
Members of the Dive Team spend a Sunday morning practicing navigation skills above and below the water line. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
It can't be all exciting! Members of the Class of 09 being taught rope and knot skills that are required for graduation. These could be used to save a firefighter or civilians life. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)
Shortly before 4:00 am Plymouth County Control requested a Tanker and an Engine respond to assist the town of Middleboro at a dwelling fire on Vernon Street in their Town. (Photo’s by Chief Weston and Firefighter Michael Wall)
Brushbreaker 27 handles a quarter acre brush fire near Wenham Pond. A sure sign of spring! (Photo’s by Recruit Firefighter Mike Shaw)
The Class of 09 gives the Jaws of Life a workout. This is soooo much better that talking about it in the classroom. (Photo’s by Captain Hap Harriman)
Tanker 1 and Engine 2 responded to the mutual aid request by the Plympton Fire Department through Plymouth County Control. The fire in this unoccupied older home apparently gained significant headway prior to being discovered by a passing motorist around 1:20 AM. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston)
The monthly Officers Meeting this month included Command Simulation Training by the Mass Fire Academy. A tip of the helmet to the MFA for a great program. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston)
Company 1 does it's Highway Safety Drill with Safety Officer Telless. The classroom session seems to have them thinking hard. (Photo’s by Captain Bob Telless)
Highway Safety is the drill topic for March 2009 and Department Safety Officer, Captain Telless, has the honors of putting the drill package together and presenting it. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston)
The Class of 2009 spends a nice Saturday doing a mid-term Practical Exam. The hard work by both the Recruits and Instructors was clearly evident. (Photo’s by Deputy Mark Weston, Captain Bob Telless and 20 Retired)
The Class of 2009 spends a nice Saturday doing a mid-term Practical Exam. The hard work by both the Recruits and Instructors was clearly evident. (Photo’s by Deputy Mark Weston, Captain Bob Telless and 20 Retired)
The Class of 2009 does some Rapid Intervention Team training practical work. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
Company 3 members go through some rescue scenario's in their annual ice rescue drill. It is a lot harder than it looks, and practice is extremely important. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)
Movin water 101 - the Class of 09 doing some pump practical work. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)
The Class of 09 gets a taste of operating in a smoke filled building wearing SCBA. The teamwork and search patterns used will become second nature in the weeks to come. Then it is on to the maze for a more challenges. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
Company 1 gives the Hovercraft a good workout. This is the time of year when the skill of the hovercraft operator can be put to the real test. (Photo’s by Captain Robert Telless)
The Class of 2009 receive initial instruction on SCBA. In the next few weeks using this equipment will become second nature to them. And for good reason, for this is where the air to breath when they enter atmospheres that will not support human life. (Photo’s by 20 Retired)
Company 2 and the Dive Team hone their ice rescue skills on a Sunday morning. The Hovercraft got a good workout as did the underwater communications gear. (Photo’s by Lieutenant Vinny Nocera and Firefighter Steve Falconer)
The annual Carver Firefighters Association Ladies Night is always a hit with the ladies. Having it around Valentines Day kills two birds with one stone also. A great prime rib dinner with a hot DJ was enjoyed by all. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)
Engine 1 crew goes to work on a plow truck fire at the end of a January snow storm. (Photo’s by Carver EMS Paramedic John Bandzul)
