Pictures for the year of 2010

 
 

“Breakfast with SANTA” – Station 1 – (Page #2) - December 12, 2010

Santa Claus arrived around noon at the annual Breakfast with SANTA party. Rescue 1 picked him up at the designated Landing Zone and delivered the jolly old guy with a big bag of toys to Station 1. Every child got a toy and had an opportunity to sit on Santa's lap and tell him just what they would like to see under their tree on Christmas morning. (Photo’s by 314 Retired, Gerry Farquharson)

“Breakfast with SANTA” – Station 1 – (Page #1) - December 12, 2010

Santa Claus arrived around noon at the annual Breakfast with SANTA party. Rescue 1 picked him up at the designated Landing Zone and delivered the jolly old guy with a big bag of toys to Station 1. Every child got a toy and had an opportunity to sit on Santa's lap and tell him just what they would like to see under their tree on Christmas morning. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Company 1 “DO YOU KNOW YOUR JOB” Drill – Fire Department Training Facility - November 14, 2010

At last months drill, Captain Santos had each Firefighter write down on a piece of paper their strongest knowledge of each piece of apparatus and weakest piece of apparatus.  He then had them write down their strongest fire ground skill and then their weakest fire ground skill.  He never said much after that and Company 1 went on with their Safety Officer drill.  Well, this month he surprised them with multiple practical drill stations setup at the Training Facility.  Firefighters...

Experienced Firefighters Night – Carver Sportsman’s Club - September 13, 2010

Experienced Firefighters Night also celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Carver Firefighters Association. A delicious clam boil was served by members of Company 1 followed by length of service awards, gifts for all 25 year members and a great digital slide show of old fire department photo's. A wonderful night to celebrate the service members who have worked towards making the Carver Fire Department what it is today. (Photo's by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Deputy’s R.I.T. Drill – Carver Fire Department Training Facility – (Page #3) - August 29, 2010

A great turnout for the Deputy's 3 Company drill on Rapid Intervention Team training. A Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) is a team of two or more firefighters dedicated solely to search and rescue of other firefighters in distress. This is an extremely important safety practice to backup firefighters who are operating in hazardous environments. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)

Deputy’s R.I.T. Drill – Carver Fire Department Training Facility – (Page #2) - August 29, 2010

A great turnout for the Deputy's 3 Company drill on Rapid Intervention Team training. A Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) is a team of two or more firefighters dedicated solely to search and rescue of other firefighters in distress. This is an extremely important safety practice to backup firefighters who are operating in hazardous environments. (Photo’s by Firefighter C.J. Gillis)

Deputy’s R.I.T. Drill – Carver Fire Department Training Facility – (Page #1) - August 29, 2010

A great turnout for the Deputy's 3 Company drill on Rapid Intervention Team training. A Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) is a team of two or more firefighters dedicated solely to search and rescue of other firefighters in distress. This is an extremely important safety practice to backup firefighters who are operating in hazardous environments. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Annual Truck Competition – Carver Station 1 - August 9, 2010

The annual truck inspection competition was held on August 10, 2010. Organized by FF Bob Middendorf, the event challenges the 3 Firefighting Company's to have the cleanest piece of apparatus. This year it was Pumping Engines. 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 was Company 3. The...

2010 Annual Clambake – Carver Sportmen’s Club - June 27, 2010

The annual Carver Firefighters Association Clambake is a sellout every year  feeding 430 hungry people. A true old fashioned rock bake, it takes the work of about 50 firefighters to prepare and serve, but the results are worth it! Clams, hot dogs, sweet potato, white potato, fish, sausage, corn, onions and dressing all cooked to perfection and topped off with watermelon. Everyone is smiling at the end of the day. (Photo’s by Firefighter Mike Shaw)

Plymouth County Rescue and Training Association – Barnstable Burn Building - June 12, 2010

Feelin the heat! Members of the Recruit Class of 2010 as well as some of our more experienced members had the opportunity to train under live fire conditions at the Barnstable County Fire Training Academy Burn Building. Many thanks to the Plymouth County Fire / Rescue Training Association who invited our people to come along and train with a class that Plymouth County was conducting. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)

Company 1 Water Supply Drill – Swan Pond Lane - May 23, 2010

Company 1 had it's Water Supply Drill at the "Hummocks" development off Pond Street. Utilizing the Fire Protection Distribution System, which is required in new developments in Carver, Engine 4 fed the system with water drafted from a porta-tank supplied by Tanker 1 and Engine 1 received the water at the other end. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Scott Combat Challenge – Marlborough, MA (Page #2) - May 15, 2010

Eight Carver Firefighters travelled to Marlborough, Ma and "took the challenge". Billed as the toughest 2 minutes in sports, the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge seeks to encourage firefighter fitness and demonstrate the profession's rigors to the public. Wearing "full bunker gear" and the SCOTT Air-Pak breathing apparatus, pairs of competitors race head-to-head as they simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting by performing a linked series of five tasks including climbing the 5-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing...

Scott Combat Challenge – Marlborough, MA (Page #1) - May 15, 2010

Eight Carver Firefighters travelled to Marlborough, Ma and "took the challenge". Billed as the toughest 2 minutes in sports, the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge seeks to encourage firefighter fitness and demonstrate the profession's rigors to the public. Wearing "full bunker gear" and the SCOTT Air-Pak breathing apparatus, pairs of competitors race head-to-head as they simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting by performing a linked series of five tasks including climbing the 5-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing...

Mutual Aid Structure Fire – Onset - March 29, 2010

Three Carver Engines ended up pumping water at a large fire in a former cold storage facility in Onset early Monday morning. Onset Fire quickly struck 5 Alarms summoning mutual aid from area departments. Additionally 2 Strike Teams (each 5 Engines) as well as the State Dept. of Fire Services Incident Support Unit and Incident Rehab Unit were called to 'he scene. Mutual Aid was coordinated by Plymouth County Control. (Photo's by Deputy Eric Germaine)

Brush Fire – Wenham Road - March 25, 2010

Company's 1 & 2 responded to a small brush fire on Wenham Road that extended to a fence. Even though we had 2.5" of rain 2 days prior, a brush fire can still move rapidly after a few hours of sun, wind and fairly warm temperature. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)

MFA Large Diameter Water Supply Course – Plympton - March 20, 2010

6 Carver Firefighters along with Engine 2 attended a 2 day Large Diameter Hose course taught by the Massachusetts Fire Academy at the Plympton Fire Department. Learning the latest techniques of moving water through big lines from instructors who interact with firefighters all over the state enhances the firefighters confidence and also he/she brings back skills that can be passed along to others. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)  

Recruit Training Rescue Practical – Carver Fire Department Training Facility - March 16, 2010

The Recruit Class of 2010 spends an evening cutting, prying, pushing & pulling metal using some of the finest rescue tools available today. Guided by instructors who have both a high level of training plus years of experience in actual rescue work, the recruits do the work under realistic but controlled conditions. The vehicles used are donated to the FD and then prepared with a front end loader to simulate actual motor vehicle accident damage. (Photo’s by 314 Retired, Gerry...

Structure Fire – Crystal Lake Drive - March 13, 2010

Apparatus and crews from all 3 Carver Stations battled a 4:48 am structure fire on Crystal Lake Drive. First arriving units were met with heavy fire conditions and neighbors reporting a man trapped in the home. After repeated rescue attempts and searches it was determined that the occupant was not inside, even though his car was in the driveway. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine, Firefighter Steve Falconer and 314 Retired, Gerry Farquharson)

Ladies Night – Carver Sportsmen’s Club - February 13, 2010

Once a year the Carver Firefighters Association has a social to honor the wives and significant others who put up with so much as their spouses perform the duties of being Call Firefighters. Reheating meals that were left, being late for functions, running out from birthday party's, etc. etc. etc.. The list goes on and on. A Call Firefighter has to drop everything and go when the beeper goes off. A flower, a nice meal, and an opportunity to meet...

Ice Safety – Carver Primary School - February 12, 2010

With numerous ponds, reservoirs, and winter flooded cranberry bogs, teaching Carver's children about ice safety is a challenge that our Ice Safety Team takes very seriously. A very comprehensive program has evolved over time and seems to get better every year. It is apparent by the lack of calls for children through the ice that the program is working. Now if we could just figure out how to educate the dogs to stay off of thin ice. (Photo’s by Firefighter...

Recruit Training SCBA/PPE Classroom – Station 1 - February 11, 2010

The Class of 2010 receive initial instruction in Personal Protective Equipment and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. In the next few weeks using this equipment will become second nature to them. And for good reason, without it they could not survive in the atmospheres that they will routinely enter at structural fires and hazardous material incidents. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Company 3 Ice Rescue Drill – Sampson’s Pond - February 7, 2010

Ice rescues are the theme for drills this month and Company 3 had a great day on the ice. Operating the Hovercraft takes considerable skill and practice. Good ice made for a excellent opportunity to practice opening holes for drafting operations. The ice auger makes a perfect hole for a special suction strainer used when drafting sites are frozen over. (Photo’s by 314 Retired, Gerry Farquharson)

Chimney Fire – Tremont Street - January 29, 2010

Engine 1, Engine 3 and Rescue 1 work a very hot chimney fire in a 2 ½ story home on Tremont Street. Skilled ladder work and quick action by crews using a special nozzle made for chimney fires kept the fire from extending out of the chimney. (Photo’s by Firefighters Steve Falconer and Danny Wilcox)