Crews from Engine 3 and Rescue 1 work a Chimney Fire off of Wareham Street. On a reported Chimney Fire, Carver Fire dispatches 2 Engine Company’s, 1 Heavy Rescue and 1 Chief Officer. This response normally brings about 20 Firefighters and Officers to the scene. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Geramine)

Looking at all the children’s faces when Santa arrived on Sunday says it all. From setup, breakfast, the craft station, to presents from Santa and photos galore, the day was awesome. This is certainly one of the highlights of the year. A big thank you to everyone who pitched in to help out. My wife, Cheryl, and I thank the entire Fire Department for our gift. We certainly appreciate your thoughtfulness & generosity. One of the highlights was to deliver...

Company 3 responded with Engine 3 and Breaker 28 to a reported car fire in the Wareham Street area of South Carver. Deputy Germaine, first on scene, established Command, reporting a car fully involved with leaking fuel tank. Firefighter’s advanced a hose line to extinguish the fire only to discover that the engine, which had a high magnesium content, combined with the leaking fuel tank, made extinguishment of the fire a difficult and dangerous task. The fire was brought under...

Company 3 responded with Engine 3 and Breaker 28 to a reported car fire in the Wareham Street area of South Carver. Deputy Germaine, first on scene, established Command, reporting a car fully involved with leaking fuel tank. Firefighter’s advanced a hose line to extinguish the fire only to discover that the engine, which had a high magnesium content, combined with the leaking fuel tank, made extinguishment of the fire a difficult and dangerous task. The fire was brought under...

Company 3 responded with Engine 3 and Breaker 28 to a reported car fire in the Wareham Street area of South Carver. Deputy Germaine, first on scene, established Command, reporting a car fully involved with leaking fuel tank. Firefighter’s advanced a hose line to extinguish the fire only to discover that the engine, which had a high magnesium content, combined with the leaking fuel tank, made extinguishment of the fire a difficult and dangerous task. The fire was brought under...

Company 2 was dispatched to a reported car fire in the area of Route 44 and Spring Street, on the Carver / Plympton town line. Command (201) reported a fully involved vehicle fire that was quickly extinguished by firefighters on Engine 2. The fire was contained to the vehicle with no injuries to any firefighters. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Company 2 was dispatched to a reported car fire in the area of Route 44 and Spring Street, on the Carver / Plympton town line. Command (201) reported a fully involved vehicle fire that was quickly extinguished by firefighters on Engine 2. The fire was contained to the vehicle with no injuries to any firefighters. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Company 2 was dispatched to a reported car fire in the area of Route 44 and Spring Street, on the Carver / Plympton town line. Command (201) reported a fully involved vehicle fire that was quickly extinguished by firefighters on Engine 2. The fire was contained to the vehicle with no injuries to any firefighters. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

CFD Health and Safety Officer, Robert Telless, will be conducting two separate Fire Apparatus Driving Drills for all Carver Firefighters over the next two weekends.  Firefighters will utilize each unique and different piece of Carver Fire Apparatus to drive through a DOT (Department of Transportation) style driving course, set up at the Carver Primary School.  During the drill, each Firefighter is given a 1 hour classroom presentation on driver safety, followed by 2 hours of practical driving in a Department...

Company 2 was dispatched to a reported car fire in the area of Route 44 and Spring Street, on the Carver / Plympton town line. Command (201) reported a fully involved vehicle fire that was quickly extinguished by firefighters on Engine 2. The fire was contained to the vehicle with no injuries to any firefighters. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

What a unique and great dive drill put together last Sunday by Dive Master Josh McDermott. Divers had to work in teams of two, showcasing their underwater dexterity by carving pumpkins. Yup, instead of rescuing victims they had to team up and carver pumpkins, UNDER WATER. Divers were given the challenging of diving down in about 12 feet of water to retrieve a very large pumpkin and carve a face in it before coming to the surface. No blood and...

Fire Chief Craig Weston gets the opportunity to work with thirty 4th, 5th and 6th graders on Fire Safety tips use while you are babysitting. The one hour class is taught each year at the Carver Public Library, with more and more children in attendance each year. Each student in the class is given a babysitting safety checklist, various emergency scenarios a baby sitter might face and just some friendly advice. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)

Fire Chief Craig Weston gets the opportunity to work with thirty 4th, 5th and 6th graders on Fire Safety tips use while you are babysitting. The one hour class is taught each year at the Carver Public Library, with more and more children in attendance each year. Each student in the class is given a babysitting safety checklist, various emergency scenarios a baby sitter might face and just some friendly advice. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)

Company 2 Officers and Firefighters give all the rescue tools, including the new Res-Q-Jack system, a good workout at a mock motor vehicle accident at the CFD Training Center. This exercise was unique since one vehicle was postitioned upside down with a patient trapped inside, while another vehilce was postitioned on it side. Company 2 had a great turnout for the training session and did a great job! (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Company 3 members give all the rescue tools, including the new Res-Q-Jack system, a good workout at a mock motor vehicle accident at the CFD Training Center. This scenario simulated a 2 car MVA with a utility pole and wires down on both vehicles. Officers and Firefighters were challenged with making the right rescue calls, prioritizing the patient’s needs and removing each person from the vehicles. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)

Company 3 members give all the rescue tools, including the new Res-Q-Jack system, a good workout at a mock motor vehicle accident at the CFD Training Center. This scenario simulated a 2 car MVA with a utility pole and wires down on both vehicles. Officers and Firefighters were challenged with making the right rescue calls, prioritizing the patient’s needs and removing each person from the vehicles. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)

A great time was enjoyed by all who attended the 2011 Experienced Firefighters Night at the Carver Sportsmen’s Club on Monday evening.  Company 2 hosted the event with a delicious prime rib dinner.  About 60 Firefighters and Experienced Members were on hand.  Length of Service Award pins were given out to Deputy Germaine for 20 years of service and Captain Bob Telless and Firefighter Joe Peck for 40 years of service.  Again, what a  great meal and nice job by...

About 30 Officers, Firefighters and Fire Dispatchers staffed all three Fire Stations for 36 hours straight during the peak of Hurricane Irene’s strong winds. Firefighters responded to about 80 emergencies during the storm. These emergencies ranged from wires down, transformer fires, large trees on homes to mutual aid coverage to the Town of Wareham. Although many places in Town lost power, including mine, I would like to commend the efforts of all of Carver’s Public Safety Departments and the DPW...

Officers and Firefighters from Company 3 learn how to use the newly deployed Res-Q-Jacks system at the recent Deputy’s Drill. The new Rescue Equipment was purchased through donations and a series of two successful Association raffles. The Res-Q-Jack system will help give firefighters the needed equipment to safely stabilize and even raise a motor vehicle that has been in an auto accident, thus speeding up the removal of any passengers inside. The equipment is stored on Rescue 1, were it...

From all accounts, the first CFD sanctioned scavenger hunt was a big success! This was the beginning of a competitive training exercise we termed a scavenger hunt. The goal of the event was to mix training, competitiveness, a fun time and a great prize into a series of six training exercises that would involve CFD equipment, apparatus and the skills of our Firefighters. That grand prize for the winning team would be a brand new Bullard T4Thermal Imaging Camera for...

From all accounts, the first CFD sanctioned scavenger hunt was a big success! This was the beginning of a competitive training exercise we termed a scavenger hunt. The goal of the event was to mix training, competitiveness, a fun time and a great prize into a series of six training exercises that would involve CFD equipment, apparatus and the skills of our Firefighters. That grand prize for the winning team would be a brand new Bullard T4Thermal Imaging Camera for...

From all accounts, the first CFD sanctioned scavenger hunt was a big success! This was the beginning of a competitive training exercise we termed a scavenger hunt. The goal of the event was to mix training, competitiveness, a fun time and a great prize into a series of six training exercises that would involve CFD equipment, apparatus and the skills of our Firefighters. That grand prize for the winning team would be a brand new Bullard T4Thermal Imaging Camera for...

From all accounts, the first CFD sanctioned scavenger hunt was a big success! This was the beginning of a competitive training exercise we termed a scavenger hunt. The goal of the event was to mix training, competitiveness, a fun time and a great prize into a series of six training exercises that would involve CFD equipment, apparatus and the skills of our Firefighters. That grand prize for the winning team would be a brand new Bullard T4Thermal Imaging Camera for...

From all accounts, the first CFD sanctioned scavenger hunt was a big success! This was the beginning of a competitive training exercise we termed a scavenger hunt. The goal of the event was to mix training, competitiveness, a fun time and a great prize into a series of six training exercises that would involve CFD equipment, apparatus and the skills of our Firefighters. That grand prize for the winning team would be a brand new Bullard T4Thermal Imaging Camera for...

From all accounts, the first CFD sanctioned scavenger hunt was a big success! This was the beginning of a competitive training exercise we termed a scavenger hunt. The goal of the event was to mix training, competitiveness, a fun time and a great prize into a series of six training exercises that would involve CFD equipment, apparatus and the skills of our Firefighters. That grand prize for the winning team would be a brand new Bullard T4Thermal Imaging Camera for...

Officers and Firefighters from Company 2 learn how to use the newly deployed Res-Q-Jacks system at the recent Deputy’s Drill. The new Rescue Equipment was purchased through donations and a series of two successful Association raffles. The Res-Q-Jack system will help give firefighters the needed equipment to safely stabilize and even raise a motor vehicle that has been in an auto accident, thus speeding up the removal of any passengers inside. The equipment is stored on Rescue 1, were it...

Officers and Firefighters from Company 2 learn how to use the newly deployed Res-Q-Jacks system at the recent Deputy’s Drill. The new Rescue Equipment was purchased through donations and a series of two successful Association raffles. The Res-Q-Jack system will help give firefighters the needed equipment to safely stabilize and even raise a motor vehicle that has been in an auto accident, thus speeding up the removal of any passengers inside. The equipment is stored on Rescue 1, were it...

Our annual apparatus contest is geared to creating comradere among Firefighters, while maintaining a longer life span for the equipment our Town has bought to protect our residents. Overall, this year’s competition was a success with all three Carver Brush Breakers looking almost brand new. A big thank you to all Firefighters that participated and our guest judges. We had some good looking trucks along with a lot of laughs. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Our annual apparatus contest is geared to creating comradere among Firefighters, while maintaining a longer life span for the equipment our Town has bought to protect our residents. Overall, this year’s competition was a success with all three Carver Brush Breakers looking almost brand new. A big thank you to all Firefighters that participated and our guest judges. We had some good looking trucks along with a lot of laughs. (Photo’s by 314 Retired, Gerry Farquharson)

The annual fire prevention show at Station 1 every Old Home Day is always a hit with the kids. This year in addition to the S.A.F.E House, we had a dunk tank and a Fire Prevention quiz for the kids. (Photo’s by Firefighter Mike Shaw)  

Company's 1 and 3 were dispatched, bringing Car 1, Engine 1, Engine 3, Rescue 1 and approximately 20 firefighters to the scene. Upon arrival, Lieutenant Chris Vincent established Command with Chief Weston assisting him as the Operations Officer. After a brief size up of the incident, Carver EMS personnel established the need for a Med Flight Helicopter to be brought to the scene for patient transport. Carver Engine 1 was diverted to a landing zone in the Deer Hill Lane...

Firefighters from Company 2 made quick work of a truck fire in close proximity to a large commercial building off of Commerce way in North Carver.  Firefighter Joe Kirk was first to arrive on scene, as this is within his personnel response zone, and reported a fully involved truck fire.  Captain Harriman assumed Command on arrival and ordered two hand lines extended toward the vehicle for a quick knock down before the fire could make entry into the building.  Good...

Company 2 gets together with the Dive Team for a water rescue drill. It took some doin, but they managed to rescue their Captain (Hap), who was bobbin around out there in a survival suit playin the part of person in distress. I better stop right there. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

The annual Carver Firefighters Association Clambake is a tremendous amount of work for the Firefighters, but a big hit with the 430 people who pay to eat traditional New England clambake fare. A big tip of the helmet to members of the Carver High School Student Council who helped the Firefighters prepare and serve the bake. (Photo’s by Firefighter Mike Shaw and the Comma Lady)

Company's 1 & 3 do a combined water rescue drill on Sampson’s Pond. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Engine 3, Tanker 1, Rescue 1and Brushbreaker 28 crews work a mobile home fire. The fire was caused by a lightning strike and crews found multiple locations where the charge entered the home. At each location fire damage was noted. (Photo’s by 314 Retired, Gerry Farquharson)

Company 3 gets together and paints the floor at Station 3. Our Fire Company's take pride in keeping their station in good shape. (Photo’s by Firefighter Mike Shaw)

The Carver Fire Department Honor Guard along with a contingent of Officers and Firefighters proudly march in the Memorial Day parade in the center of Town. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Blanchard)

Companies 2 & 3 get together at the Training Center to move some water. They shuttled about 30,000 gallons of water from a static source about a mile away, then pushed it through the hydrant system prop. Unfortunately it rained about 40,000 gallons of water while they were doing the drill. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Company's 1 & 3 were dispatched to a camper fire early Tuesday afternoon. Chief Weston was first at the scene and reported, "C1 is off with Command, heavy fire showing with exposures". That certainly put the minds in were going to work mode. Quick work confined the damage to the camper. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)

Crews from Engine 2 and Rescue 1 work a rollover motor vehicle crash on Route 44 shortly before midnight. The right tools and well trained operators are critical in these situations. (Photo’s by Firefighter Mike Shaw)

Brushbreaker 27 handles a permit fire out of control on Meadow Street. Handling a few of these small ¼ acre fires kinda gets the kinks out so when the bigger ones that inevitably get going later in the spring brush season, our equipment and manpower will be sharp as a tack. (Photo’s by 20 Retired)

Finally..........Graduation Day! The Class of 2011 spends the morning at the Training Center for a final practical skills test, then at 1:00 pm the formal graduation ceremony starts at Station 1. Speeches by Selectmen and Chief Officers followed by presentation of certificates, badges and accountability tags that no longer say "recruit" on them. Life is good. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Brushbreaker 27's crew works a small brush fire on Holmes Street. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston)

Engine 2 and Tanker 1 crews under the direction of Chief Weston work a loading dock fire at the old Shaw's Plaza near the Plympton town line. The foam rubber bumpers that surround the doors burned quite intensely and the first arriving crew was met with fire up the side of the building and shooting over the roof. Matching the proper stream to the fire along with good dose of Class A foam knocked the fire down quickly. (Photo’s by...

Brushbreakers 27 and 29 along with Tanker 1 work an evening brush fire off of Great Meadow Drive. The long snowy winter is just a memory now as spring brush fires signal the change of seasons. (Photo’s by Firefighters Mike Shaw and Steve Falconer)

Crews from Engine 2, Engine 1, Tanker 1 and Rescue 1 deal with a fully involved motor vehicle fire that extended to a commercial building off of Commerce way.  C1 had command. (Photo’s by Firefighter Mike Shaw)

This is where the rubber meets the road! Using the Jaws of Life to free trapped victims (mannequins in this case) of motor vehicle accidents. The best tools and equipment are useless without competent and resourceful operators.  Their is nothing like doing it "hands on" under the watchful eyes of skilled instructors. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston and Captain Bob Telless)

A Taste of Carver night turned out to be just that.  The event co-sponsored by the United Parish Church and the Carver Fire Department hoped to draw about 150 people and raise approximately $5,000.00 to assist in the care of 5 year old Emerson Strojny, who is seriously ill. In the end, thanks to the 19 local food vendors who donated and served their specialties, over 100 donated auction items and the generosity of over 700 people who attended; over...

Mid-Term Practical Exam for the Class of 2011. Things are really starting to come together now. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Rapid Intervention Team Training is something that these FF's will practice every year for the rest of their careers with CFD. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Engine 1 & 2 crews attack a fully involved pickup truck fire. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

The CFD Dive Team introduces some potential new members to life underwater at the Duxbury indoor pool. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

The CFD Ski Team participates in a firefighter ski muster at Wachusett Mountain in Princeton, MA. (Photo’s by Firefighter Mike Shaw)

The Class of 2011 spends a Saturday at the maze and smokehouse. Building on what they have learned in previous weeks, this enhances teamwork, resourcefulness and performing difficult maneuvers while wearing cumbersome protective clothing and breathing apparatus. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

The Class of 2011 spends the evening with Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and Personal Protective Equipment. This equipment and the proper use of it literally is the difference between life and death for the Firefighter wearing it as well as victims they are trying to rescue. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

C1, C2, and Rescue 1 assist Carver EMS and deal with hazards at a 2 car motor vehicle crash on Route 58 near Mayflower Road. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston)

Company 3 practices with the operating the Hovercraft on Sampsons Pond. Plenty of ice out there right now, but at some point in time between now and spring, the ice will weaken and not be strong enough to support an adult or even a child. If someone should go through and need to be rescued, the FF operating the Hovercraft must be very proficient. (Photo’s by Firefighter Mike Shaw)

Class 1 for the Recruit Class of 2001 get's underway at 7:00 pm sharp. 10 years from now they will remember this like it was yesterday. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)

Engine 3 and Rescue 1 assist at a motor vehicle crash on South Main Street near Rochester Road. Initial reports indicated someone trapped, but when C3 arrived on scene he reported no entrapment. (Photo’s by Chief Craig Weston)

Engine 1 crew monitors and ventilates at a carbon monoxide incident on Ward Street. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)

Engine 1 stands by wires down on Woodhaven Street. Heavy snow and pine trees make for pretty pictures, but it kinda ends there. No one wants to lose power in the middle of a snowstorm. (Photo’s by Firefighter Danny Wilcox)