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)

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 3 goes over chimney fire evolutions at the training center. The arrival of cold weather is generally followed by stubborn chimney fires. Quick extinguishment is the key to preventing extension in to the structure. You can bet these FF's will be up for the challenge. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)

Brushbreaker's 27 and 29 work a ¼ acre brush fire off of Purchase Street. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston)

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...

It's all treats and no ticks as Engine 1 stops by the annual Town Hall Halloween celebration for local children. (Photos by Chief Craig Weston)

The annual CFD Open House at the Training Center gets bigger and better every year. Everyone who attends learns something and also has some fun. (Photos by Lieutenant Vinny Nocera)

14 of Carver's finest take a practice exam in preparation for the non-fire practical test conducted by the Mass Fire Academy. This is the 2nd step in a 3 exam process required for Firefighters to be certified as a Firefighter I/II. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston)

Engine 1 stops by the Kids Stop Day Care facility to start teaching fire prevention to the pre schoolers. It is never to early to let kids know that the guys in the big red trucks will always be their best friends. All the strange noises. masks, and funny things they wear are nothing to be afraid of. (Photos by Deputy Eric Germaine)

Rescue 1 and Engine 1 crews work a motor vehicle crash with entrapment on South Meadow Road. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)

The CFD Dive Team did some underwater pumpkin carving at their monthly drill. Word has it the water did not turn red, that of course is a good thing. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)

Company 2 imported a Jersey Barrier to simulate a 2 car mva on Route 44 for their Rescue Drill. They also invited Plympton Fire to participate since both departments sometimes respond together on the divided highway. Everybody got a good workout. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Company 2 imported a Jersey Barrier to simulate a 2 car mva on Route 44 for their Rescue Drill. They also invited Plympton Fire to participate since both departments sometimes respond together on the divided highway. Everybody got a good workout. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)

Engine 2 crew handles a dumpster fire on Plymouth Street. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)

Company 3's MVA extrication drill was scheduled and all set up for Sunday morning. Having to deal with the real thing 8 hours prior to the drill certainly brought the attention level up a notch. (Photo’s by Mike Shaw)

Company 3's MVA extrication drill was scheduled and all set up for Sunday morning. Having to deal with the real thing 8 hours prior to the drill certainly brought the attention level up a notch. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston)

Engine 3 and Rescue 1 crews used the Jaws of Life to remove one person who was trapped in this vehicle shortly before midnight Saturday night. Sometimes it is quite difficult to understand how a 3,300 pound vehicle can end up in such a position. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)

The CFD Dive Team spends some time at Dunham Pond fine tuning their procedures and skills with equipment used above and below the surface. (Photo's by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Company 1 members give all the rescue tools a good workout at a mock motor vehicle accident at the CFD Training Center. The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. Confucius. (Photo’s by Firefighter Mike Shaw and Chief Craig Weston)

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)

Engine 3 and Rescue 1 crews operate at a one car motor vehicle crash with 2 people trapped. The right tools for the job along with constant training make these jobs so much easier. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston)

Rescue 1, Brushbreaker 27 and Car 2 stand by with a Plymouth Engine and Ambulance at the Plymouth Airport Air Fair. The airport, which is partially in Carver, is home to the Plymouth County Fire Plane 10, a Boston MedFlight helicopter, and a Mass State Police helicopter. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston)

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)

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)

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)

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...

Company's 1 & 2 make quick work of a small brush fire off of Surrey Drive. August is usually a dry month here and it sure is starting out that way. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston)

Many firefighters work the clambake at the annual Carver Old Home Day celebration. (Photo’s by Firefighter Mike Shaw)

Firefighters have demonstrations and fire prevention materials for guests at Central Station across the street from the Carver Old Home Day festivities. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Brushbreakers 27 & 29 along with Tanker 1 work a ¼ acre brush fire deep in the woods off of Wade Street. Captain Santos had command. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston)

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)

CFD members and apparatus participated in a Mass Casualty Drill hosted by Carver EMS. A simulated Hazardous Material spill at the Carver High School required that 15 people with simulated injuries had to be attended to and transported to Jordan Hospital. (Photo’s by 314 Retired)

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)

Companies 1 & 3 have at a building scheduled for demolition. A simulated structure fire had crews ventilating, breaching walls and rescuing 5 different manikins in an unfamiliar structure. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston)

All 3 Company's responded a to lightning caused structure fire on Tremont Street. Quick action by first arriving C3 and Engine 3 kept damage to a minimum. (Photo’s by 314 Retired and 21 Retired)

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)

Company's 2 & 3 team up for a water supply drill along with invited guest Tankers from Plympton and Onset. Shuttling water with Tankers and Breakers from water source a mile away is the way it has to be done in many area's of Town. (Photo's by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

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...

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...

Our Dive Team practices underwater searches using the tow line from Marine 1 at Sampson's Pond. (Photo's by Deputy Eric Germaine)

Brushbreakers 27 & 28, Tanker 1 and Car 1 responded to a reported brush fire off of Ward Sreet. Quick action by first arriving crews held the fire to a 1/4 acre. (Photo's by Chief Craig Weston)

Brushbreaker 29's crew goes to work on a small roadside brush on Great Meadow Drive. (Photo’s by 20 Retired)

Crews from Brushbreakers 28 and 27 work long lines at a ½ acre brush fire off Wareham Street. No winches needed here. (Photo’s by 314 Retired, Gerry Farquhason)

The annual Brush Fire Drill this year was one to remember. Orchestrated by Deputy Germaine, the CFD management team kept things moving despite the cold wet conditions. Occasional Brushbreakers got mired in the mud, but that gave everyone a chance to work on their winch and snatch block skills. (Photo’s by Firefighters Steve Falconer and Jerry Vaughan)

Final Practical Exam for the Class of 2010. We are almost there. Four hours of practical evolutions with every Instructor from the Deputy on down looking over our shoulders. This stuff is soooo much easier now that we are doing it as a team. (Photo's by Firefighter Mike Shaw and 314 Retired, Gerry Farquharson)

The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2010. Family and friends are there to witness that special moment when titles change from Recruit to FIREFIGHTER! Speeches by the Association President, a Selectman, the Deputy, the Chief and even State Fire Marshal Coan. This was a day to remember. (Photo's by Firefighter Mike Shaw and 314 Retired, Gerry Farquharson)

Engine 3's crew goes to work on a well involved car fire. (Photo's by Firefighter Mike Shaw)

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)

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)

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)  

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...

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)

Crews from Engine 3 and Rescue 1 extricated one trapped patient at a 2 car motor vehicle crash. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)

The Class of 2010 is half way there, and it is time to see what they have learned. The Instructors push pretty hard to make things realistic and truly test the new recruits. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

The Class of 2010 is half way there, and it is time to see what they have learned. The Instructors push pretty hard to make things realistic and truly test the new recruits. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)

CPR and First Responder medical training is a very important part of a firefighters training. (Photo’s by 314 Retired, Gerry Farquharson)

While Olympic skiers were competing in Vancouver, Company 2 set up their own slalom course to practice skills of hovercraft operators. The hovercraft can dramatically speed the rescue of a person who has fallen through the ice, but skilled operators are vital. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)  

Crews from Engine 1, 2 and Rescue 1 work a chimney fire on Watson Street. Coordination and good ladder work is the key to efficiency here. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)

The Recruit Class or 2010 spends an evening moving water at the rear of Station 1. It all looked pretty easy in the classroom session, but all those gauges and levers are pretty intimidating until you do it a few times. (Photo’s by 314 Retired, Gerry Farquharson)

Crews from Engine 1, 3 & Rescue 1 work a chimney fire on Bisbee Drive on a fine New England evening. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)

The Class of 2010 gets out of the classroom and into the maze and smokehouse. This gives a really new perspective to trying to function in all that gear and breathing apparatus. It also starts building the team concept which is so imperative in firefighting operations. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)

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...

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...

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)

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)

Engine 2's crew established a Landing Zone for Boston MedFlight at the old Shaw's Plaza near the Plympton line. They then and assisted Carver EMS loading patient in to helicopter. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine and Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Crews from Engine 3 and Rescue 1 assist Carver EMS removing 1 patient from a motor vehicle crash on Tremont Street. (Photo’s by Firefighter Mike Shaw)

The Recruit Class of 2010 warms the classroom seats that will become very familiar over the next couple of months. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)

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)

Crews from Engine 1 and 2 work a chimney fire on Cranberry Circle. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)