Company's 1, 2 and 3 responded to a possible Structure Fire on Crystal Lake Drive in our Center Carver district.  Once on scene, it was determined that the augur on a pellet stove had become stuck and filled the home with smoke.  Fire crews checked the entire home to be sure of the source.  The home was quickly vented and the homeowners had a Merry Christmas!  (Photo's by Firefighter Mike Shaw)

Company 3 went back to basics on Sunday with a well executed Ladders and Pump Operations drill.  Lieutenant Chris Vincent instructed Firefighters on various ladder caries against one of the largest buildings in town, the Federal Furnace screen house located in South Carver.  Another station taught by Lieutenant Frank Nye gave Firefighters a chance to review pump operations, flowing one of our Blitz Fire nozzles.  The final station was through Captain Sears updating Firefighters on things going on within the...

Firefighters from Company's 1 and 2, worked very quickly to contain a shed fire on Lacey Lane over the weekend. The fire was originally reported as a garage fire, but on arrival, it was discovered to be a shed with no exposures. Firefighters utilized Engines 1 and 2 and the Tanker to extinguish.  Although the structure was lost, it can be replaced and there were no injuries to the family or any Firefighters.(Photo's by Firefighter Steve Falconer) 

Breakfast with Santa is a special event for kids big and small.  After a great breakfast cooked by our Firefighter elves (Gillis and Bellando), the kids made snowman decorations (a big thank you to Jan Santos), while awaiting the arrival of that special guy.  All the little kids and even a few big kids receive a gift and a chance to visit with Santa.  The holidays are a time for families and the Carver Fire Department is in reality an...

Health and Safety Officer, Captain Bob Telless, designed another great driving drill taking place over two weekend days.  The drill consisted of five stations where firefighters each got a chance to drive a variety of CFD apparatus through DOT designed driving courses.  The first station consisted of a serpentine style course where Firefighters used Rescue 2/Hovercraft navigating a star shaped course, outlined with cones topped with golf balls.  Nock a golf ball off and you loss!  Only 4 Firefighters made...

Company's 1 and 3 were dispatched to establish a Med Flight Landing Zone at our LZ #10, in the area of Myles Standish Drive in South Carver.  Car 3, Engine 1, Engine 3 and Breaker 28 responded on the call.  The call was initiated via motorcycle crash with serous injuries on Cranberry Road.  The patient was treated by Carver EMS and flown to a Boston Hospital. ( Photo's by Deputy Germaine/ Firefighter Mike Shaw) 

Fire Company's 1 and 3 responded with Engine 1, Engine 3 and Car 3 to a reported Agricultural Truck Fire in the bog area off of Tremont Street in South Carver.  Deputy Germaine (C3), reported heavy fire showing from a large agricultural vehicle.  Firefighters from Engine 3 knocked down the fire quickly using Class A foam.  (Photo's by Chief Craig Weston)

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 for an appreciation dinner, while special awards are presented. The highlight of the evening was Captain Vinny Nocera receiving his 25 year Life Member Award from the Carver Firefighters Association and Firefighter/Retired Captain Mike Nye receiving his 35 year dedicated service pin from Chief Weston.  Chief Weston was presented with a nice token of...

Our Engine Design Committee was invited to Pierce Manufacturing, located in Appleton, Wisconsin for a pre-construction meeting prior to starting the build on our three new Fire Engines.  The committee spent two full days reading over specifications, clarifying ever detail with Pierce engineers and representatives.  We got to tour two of Pierce's manufacturing facility's where the apparatus are literally built from the ground up.  Amazing to see over 150 pieces of fire apparatus in every stage of the build, built...

On a warm evening on the first day of September, hundreds gathered to witness the Ground Breaking Ceremony of the new Carver Fire Headquarters. Refreshment were served.  Speeches were given.  Ceremonial shovels hit the dirt. This day marks a significant moment for the Town of Carver and our Fire Department. And throughout the next year, we will watch our new Station being constructed and see all of our hard work proudly displayed.  A special thanks to Massachusetts State Representative, Susan Williams Gifford, for...

On a warm evening on the first day of September, hundreds gathered to witness the Ground Breaking Ceremony of the new Carver Fire Headquarters. Refreshment were served.  Speeches were given.  Ceremonial shovels hit the dirt. This day marks a significant moment for the Town of Carver and our Fire Department. And throughout the next year, we will watch our new Station being constructed and see all of our hard work proudly displayed.  A special thanks to Massachusetts State Representative, Susan Williams Gifford, for...

From all accounts, our annual CFD sanctioned scavenger hunt was once again a huge success!  This was a competitive training exercise we termed a scavenger hunt.  The goal of the event/exercise has always been geared to mixing training, competitiveness, a fun time and great prizes into a series of six training exercises that would involve CFD equipment, apparatus and the skills of our Firefighters.  Approximately 40 Firefighters participated in the event.  Instead of a race to the end, this year...

From all accounts, our annual CFD sanctioned scavenger hunt was once again a huge success!  This was a competitive training exercise we termed a scavenger hunt.  The goal of the event/exercise has always been geared to mixing training, competitiveness, a fun time and great prizes into a series of six training exercises that would involve CFD equipment, apparatus and the skills of our Firefighters.  Approximately 40 Firefighters participated in the event.  Instead of a race to the end, this year...

From all accounts, our annual CFD sanctioned scavenger hunt was once again a huge success!  This was a competitive training exercise we termed a scavenger hunt.  The goal of the event/exercise has always been geared to mixing training, competitiveness, a fun time and great prizes into a series of six training exercises that would involve CFD equipment, apparatus and the skills of our Firefighters.  Approximately 40 Firefighters participated in the event.  Instead of a race to the end, this year...

From all accounts, our annual CFD sanctioned scavenger hunt was once again a huge success!  This was a competitive training exercise we termed a scavenger hunt.  The goal of the event/exercise has always been geared to mixing training, competitiveness, a fun time and great prizes into a series of six training exercises that would involve CFD equipment, apparatus and the skills of our Firefighters.  Approximately 40 Firefighters participated in the event.  Instead of a race to the end, this year...

From all accounts, our annual CFD sanctioned scavenger hunt was once again a huge success!  This was a competitive training exercise we termed a scavenger hunt.  The goal of the event/exercise has always been geared to mixing training, competitiveness, a fun time and great prizes into a series of six training exercises that would involve CFD equipment, apparatus and the skills of our Firefighters.  Approximately 40 Firefighters participated in the event.  Instead of a race to the end, this year...

It was certainly a high point within Carver Fire history, when our Honor Guard was given the opportunity to return to Fenway Park and present the Colors!  The text messages and pictures were beaming into our phones as the the CFD entourage was receiving the royal treatment at Fenway Park.  Photo Team Photographer, Steve Falconer, and Bill Harriman some great photos, which have been posted on the web page.  Firefighter Mike Rick Leopardi, who orchestrated the invitation, got some good video...

It was certainly a high point within Carver Fire history, when our Honor Guard was given the opportunity to return to Fenway Park and present the Colors!  The text messages and pictures were beaming into our phones as the the CFD entourage was receiving the royal treatment at Fenway Park.  Photo Team Photographers, Steve Falconer, and Bill Harriman some great photos, which have been posted on the web page.  Firefighter Mike Rick Leopardi, who orchestrated the invitation, got some good video...

It was certainly a high point within Carver Fire history, when our Honor Guard was given the opportunity to return to Fenway Park and present the Colors!  The text messages and pictures were beaming into our phones as the the CFD entourage was receiving the royal treatment at Fenway Park.  Photo Team Photographers, Steve Falconer, and Bill Harriman some great photos, which have been posted on the web page.  Firefighter Mike Rick Leopardi, who orchestrated the invitation, got some good video...

** SOME LIKE IT HOT** Carver Firefighters honed their fire attack skills over a two day period utilizing the Department of Fire Services Mobile Live Fire Training Unit, here at our Headquarters Fire Station.  The MTU is essentially a “burn house” on wheels which enables  local delivery of specialized training, removing the cumbersome travel burden of getting our Firefighters to the Academy in Stow. The simulator is essentially an easy-bake oven fed by propane, that when combined with the on-board...

Amazing to see the Pride our Firefighters take in their apparatus!  This year, our annual apparatus competition focused on our three Front Line Engines that are 19, 20 and 21 years of age.  The winner of this year’s competition was Engine 3, detailed by Company 3.   Crews working on Engine 1 and 2 weren’t that far behind.  Scratches on the exterior paint were touched up, interior compartments and the cabs were reorganized and cleaned, and the Maxim Red exteriors...

Company 3 was dispatched to an outside electrical investigation on Wareham Street with Engine 3.  On arrival, Lieutenant Frank Nye assumed Command reporting a transformer fire out on the street and an electrical fire inside a house directly across the street.  Command requested the incident be upgraded to a Structure Fire response, bringing Company's 1 and 2 with additional apparatus.  The fire was contained to the homes electrical panel and service wire.  Eversource was called to the scene to correct...

Firefighters from Company 2 and our Dive Team, worked together on a combined training exercise at our Dive Pond in North Carver.  Firefighter Kevin van Steensel brought his drone aircraft to the drill, taking some pretty cool shots of the teams in action.  While divers were practicing boat tows, searching for a simulated drowning person, firefighters practiced with our Hovercraft and review water rescue procedures. (Photo's and video by Firefighter Kevin van Steensel)  Dive Team in Action #1   ...

Vehicle Hybrid training comes to Carver Fire!  Thanks to the efforts of Deputy Germaine and Firefighter Dave Bellando, a hands on vehicle hybrid training class was conducted for our Firefighters.  Firefighter Bellando is the Service Manager for a local Toyota dealership and organized to have four Toyota Hybrid vehicles, a contingent of his mechanical staff and an expert instructor visit our Department for an evening class. The training lasted a little under two hours, was right to the point, taught...

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.  This year Firefighters battled the rain making the Clambake a lot of work, but a big hit with the 420 people who pay to eat traditional New England clambake fare. A big tip of the helmet to our Firefighters and members of the Carver High School Student Council who...

Company 1 went back to basics in their well designed MVA entrapment drill.  Instead of actual scenarios, which is the norm for us, firelighters practiced various techniques, cuts and maneuvers using different rescue tools.  This was a confidence building drill that concentrated on the basics.  (Photo's by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Deputy Germaine designed an interesting Officer Management Drill utilizing a realistic fire scenario program we discovered on-line.  The program allows you to take photographs of buildings or items within your community from all angles, add realistic changing smoke and fire conditions and assemble them into a movie like fire scenario that can be stopped or progressed as you wish.   At our Drill, we conducted two scenarios, one of a commercial establishment in South Carver and one at a residential home...

In between fire calls, we also honored our promise to a young girl and her family, while continuing the awareness of the Zach Kane Fund.  At the Taste of Carver 2 event held back in March, we as a Fire Department, committed to raffling a ride to school in a fire truck to the lucky winner.  This was among many other raffles all geared to raising money to help Zach in his fight with cancer.  Who knew our raffle item...

Firefighters from Company's 1 and 2 teamed up this month for a large scale water supply drill at our Dive Pond in North Carver.  Officers focused on basic water supply, designing a water shuttle with Engine 1 as a supply Engine, and Tanker 1 and Brush Breaker 27 on a continuous loop to keep Engine 2's master stream, and a for the most part, a blitz fire gun flowing water.  Also incorporated into the evolution was some hands on training...

Fire Company's 1, 2 and 3 were dispatched to a reported porch fire with extension to the basement of a home off of Jason Drive in South Carver.  First on scene, Captain Sears, reported a smoldering fire under the entrance porch with possible extension to the basement.  Crews from Engine 3 and Engine 1 overhauled and contained the fire to a portion of the porch and the sill plate of the home.  Tanker 1 and Rescue 1 were brought into the...

About 12 hours after returning from a very serious MVA rollover and Med Flight on Route 44, Companies 1 and 2 utilizing Rescue 1, Engine 1 and 2 were dispatched to a head on collision in the area of Main Street and Meadow Street.  On Arrival, C1 reported two crashed motor vehicles approximately 150 feet apart, each with a person heavily entrapped inside and requested Company 3 with Engine 3 to respond.  Rescue 1 with crew, was positioned between the two...

The 2015 Spring Brush Fire Drill, under the direction of Deputy Eric Germaine, was AWESOME.  Apparatus and about 150+ personnel participated from Plymouth, Wareham, Onset, Plympton, Duxbury, Rochester, Marion, Hanover, Lakeville, Mattapoisett, Middleboro, State DCR (District 2), and State MMR, represented 11 Plymouth County Communities and two state agencies. The group worked as a cohesive team with Carver units for 3 hours of intense training in the very unique forest fire operations that have evolved here in southern Plymouth County....

Firefighter using Breaker 2  worked a small brush Fire off of Meadow Street in the late afternoon.  The fire was contained to 1/4 acres, but was threatening two sheds in the area.  (Photo's by Glenda Harriman)

What an a great day on Saturday with the graduation of our new Firefighters.  Our newest Firefighters all made it through their final practical exam in the morning to graduation in the afternoon.  Family and friends attended to witness that special moment when titles change from Recruit to FIREFIGHTER!  The ceremony included speeches by the Association President, Selectman, the Deputy, and the Chief, with official Department Badges, Accountability ID’s and Graduation Certificates presented. This was a day to remember. Please join me in...

What an a great day on Saturday with the graduation of our new Firefighters.  Our newest Firefighters all made it through their final practical exam in the morning to graduation in the afternoon.  Family and friends attended to witness that special moment when titles change from Recruit to FIREFIGHTER!  The ceremony included speeches by the Association President, Selectman, the Deputy, and the Chief, with official Department Badges, Accountability ID’s and Graduation Certificates presented. This was a day to remember. Please join me in...

Company's 1 and 2 responded to a severed gas main in the area of 96 North Main Street.  On arrival, high volumes of leaking gas was observed from a served meter with no way to shut off the gas.  Fire crews quickly secured power to the complex, while making sure all occupants had evacuated.  Engine 2's crew prepared an attack line in the event of a fire, while crews from Engine 1, Rescue 1 and Tanker 1 established a water...

Our new Recruit Firefighters put their recently learned classroom knowledge to work at an MVA rescue practical at our Training Facility.  A donated vehicle was on hand, allowing our Recruit Instructors to guide our new Firefighters through the process of using the Jaws of Life, air bags and specialized rescue tools to free simulated trapped occupants. (Photo’s by Deputy Eric Germaine)

Carver Fire Dive Team Members, under the careful instructions of new Dive Master Austin White and new Assistant Dive Master Steven Dorherty, geared up for Ice Dive scenarios at Sampson's Pond in South Carver.  Diving under the ice is extremely dangerous, but our Dive Team must be proficient in their skills if needed to rescue someone who has fallen below the ice.  All safety precautions are in place for these technical dives.  Divers utilize safety ropes, underwater communications systems, and...

Our new Recruit Firefighters were put through the paces on Saturday, testing all the skills they have learned thus far.  Instructors tested them on Ladders, Search and Rescue Techniques, Ventilation, Pumps Operation, Fire Control and Self Rescue.  Overall, we are very, very proud of how our new Firefighters are doing.  They are all meshing very well together and it looks like they will be a perfect fit to our TEAM. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Our new Recruit Firefighters were put through the paces on Saturday, testing all the skills they have learned thus far.  Instructors tested them on Ladders, Search and Rescue Techniques, Ventilation, Pumps Operation, Fire Control and Self Rescue.  Overall, we are very, very proud of how our new Firefighters are doing.  They are all meshing very well together and it looks like they will be a perfect fit to our TEAM. (Photo’s by Retired Chief, Bill Harriman)

This week our new Firefighters where given a great course on Rapid Intervention by our Recruit Trainers.  Each firefighter got a chance to practice working as a coordinated TEAM, searching with ropes, learning how to use their buddy breathing equipment and practice realistic self rescue techniques that may need to be used in the event a firefighter becomes trapped or disoriented.  (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

When three well thought of members of the department hang up their helmets for the last time, a party seems quite appropriate. Words of praise, thoughtful gifts, a lot of ribbing and a great meal among friends made for a very special night.  Wide grins, firm handshakes from well wishers and yes, a tear or two was shed.  When you think of the 96 total years of service to the community by these three, just try and imagine for a...

Firefighters responded to a reported Structure Fire on South Main Street our District 3.  While apparatus was in route, the homeowner reported that they had no fire problem at the residence.  First on scene, C3, reported a definite fire problem with an active Chimney Fire and fire possibly in the walls on "C" side of the structure.  Firefighters from Engine 3, Rescue 1, Engine 1, Tanker 1 and Breaker 28 worked the Incident, extinguishing fire on the exterior wall area...

Our Recruit Training Team spent the week teaching our newest firefighters Fire Hoses and Streams, Fire Control and Ventilation techniques.  Firefighters got a chance to practice cutting ventilation holes in our roof prop, and practice hydraulic ventilation in our search and rescue building.   Instructors also taught proper hose rolls, how to properly pack and unload our water supply and attack lines and correct fire stream patterns.  Overall, our new firefighters are doing great!  Their real test will be the mid term practical, which is only a week away!  Keep up the great job! (Photo's by Firefighter Mike Shaw)

This week our new Fire Recruits were taught Fire Hoses and Fire streams.   Firefighters practiced hose packing and deploying techniques, selecting correct nozzles streams and flow pressures, hose rolls and other techniques our new firefighters will need when working fire incidents. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

Hats off to great practical Pump Training classes given to our new Recruits on Tuesday and Thursday nights.  Even though the weather was freezing, our Recruit Training Instructors seem to kick it up a notch each year.  The instructors divided the recruits into two groups, giving them hands on practical’s of all the pumps in our fleet.  Very well organized an intense class. (Photo’s by Firefighter Mike Shaw)

Hats off to great practical Pump Training classes given to our new Recruits on Tuesday and Thursday nights.  Even though the weather was freezing, our Recruit Training Instructors seem to kick it up a notch each year.  The instructors divided the recruits into two groups, giving them hands on practical’s of all the pumps in our fleet.  Very well organized an intense class. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

The Class of 2015 gets out of the classroom and into our new 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. Weather conditions didn’t help our new Firefighters or Instructors as the temperature was only 5 degrees. (Photo’s by Retired Fire Chief, Bill Harriman)

Our newest Recruit Firefighters get their first opportunity to try on their full PPE gear and work with Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA’s) during Thursday nights class.  Fire instructors Lieutenants Chris Vincent, Bill Froehlich and Jesse Boyle teach weekly SCOTT checks along with some basic techniques of donning and doffing their SCBA’s.  At their next class, they will get a crack at our new maze prop and practice search and rescue techniques in our smoke house. (Photo's by Firefighter Mike Shaw)

Firefighters from Company’s 1 and 3, utilizing Engine 1 and 3, Rescue 1, Breaker 28 and Car 1 responded to an MVA with at least one person trapped in a motor vehicle.  Captain Matt Sears was first on scene reporting one person trapped with a total of three people injured.  While Firefighters prepared to work with the Jaws of Life, additional ambulances and a Med Flight Helicopter was requested by Carver EMS.  Carver Police closed the roadway down and assisted...

Firefighters from Company’s 1 and 3, utilizing Engine 1 and 3, Rescue 1, Breaker 28 and Car 1 responded to an MVA with at least one person trapped in a motor vehicle.  Captain Matt Sears was first on scene reporting one person trapped with a total of three people injured.  While Firefighters prepared to work with the Jaws of Life, additional ambulances and a Med Flight Helicopter was requested by Carver EMS.  Carver Police closed the roadway down and assisted...

The Recruit Class of 2015 and the CFD Officers and Instructors get to know each other on the first day of Recruit Training. The next 3 months will be very intense and Deputy Eric Germaine makes the ground rules very clear. During the first class the new Recruits are given the Organizational Guidelines and taught Accountability, Safety and Incident Command by Captains Bob Telless and Deputy Eric Germaine. (Photo’s by Firefighter Steve Falconer)

What a great night! Six Carver Fire Officers, Captain Eric Weston, Lieutenant Bob Middendorf, Lieutenant Jesse Boyle, Lieutenant Josh McDermott, Divemaster Austin White and Assistant Divemaster Steve Doherty, were officially appointed by Fire Chief Craig Weston and sworn in by Town Clerk Lynn Doyle. The Carver Fire Department Honor Guard lead the ceremony as Officers and Firefighters lined the room in support of our newest Fire Officers. This was also an opportunity to offer a heartfelt “THANK YOU” to retiring...

Firefighters utilizing Engine 1 and 3 responded to a reported car fire on South Main Street.  Deputy Germaine assumed Command, reporting a single motor vehicle heavily involved.  Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, saving personal belongings for the owner.  (Photo's by Fire Chief Craig Weston) 

Carver's Public Safety Departments were notified of a lost person, possibly lost for over two hours before being reported, somewhere in the woods of South Meadow Road and Main Street area.  A unified Command Post was establish with Fire, Police and EMS outside the residence on Bisbee Drive.  Throughout the incident, our Public Safety Dispatch Center worked with Verizon in gathering cell phone ping locations to assist the Command Post in coordinating a general search area.  The State Police Air...