Company's 1 and 2 established a Med Flight landing zone in North Carver for a patient involved in an MVA on Route 44 in Middleboro. (Photo's by Chief Craig Weston)
Breakfast with Santa is a special event for kids big and small. After a great breakfast cooked by our Firefighter elves the kids made snowman decorations (a big thank you to Jan Santos), while awaiting the arrival of that special guy. All the little kids receive a gift and a chance to visit with Santa. This year’s crowd was the biggest ever! The holidays are a time for families and the Carver Fire Department is in reality an extended family...
The following pictures are intended to show a chronological timeline, starting on October 14, 2014 (start to finish) of progress being made on the new Carver Fire Station and Training Facility.
Fire Company's 1 and 3 responded to a large debris fire off of Fuller Street Wednesday evening. Crews using Breakers 27 and 29 worked the fire, while Engine 2 and crews established a water supply. Firefighters were on scene for about 3 hours while the property owner used heavy machinery to dig out the burning debris and firefighters extinguishing it. (Photo's by Deputy Eric Germaine, Captain Eric Weston and Firefighter Steve Falconer)
Firefighters from Company 1 and 3 worked an MVA entrapment in the South Meadow Village area of town. On arrival, crews found a small bus type vehicle with the driver heavily entrapped. Firefighters worked for 30 minutes with numerous Jaws of Life tools, sawzalls, and saws to remove the vehicles doors, roll cage, seat and windshield to free the driver. Thankfully there were no passengers onto bus. (Photo's by Captain Eric Weston)
Carver Police and EMS made a special request for Forestry 25 and Firefighters to assist them in removing a patient along a wooded trail in North Carver. Firefighters were able to drive Forestry 25 into the patient, load them on a portable stokes basket and then drive the patient out of the woods were Carver EMS could transport. Forestry 25 was purchased for this exact mission of assisting deep in wooded an snowbound areas. (Photo's by Deputy Eric Germaine)
What could have been a horrific MVA off of Wareham Street late yesterday, turned more positive. A single vehicle veered off the road, taking down a utility pole, with all the poles wires and fuses coming down on the vehicle with the driver trapped inside. Eversouce was called as a high priority to cut the power, while Firefighters worked among the dangerous conditions to free the driver. Luckily, the power was determined to be off as a result of the crash and the driver was safety removed by Fire, Police and EMS personnel. (Photo's by Firefighter...
Plymouth County Fire Towers spotted a possible Brush Fire in the Federal Road/Hammond Street location of South Carver alerting our Fire Dispatch. Fire Company’s 1 and 3 with Brush Breakers 27 and 28, Engine 3, Tanker 1 and Cars 1 and 3 responded on the initial alarm. Once on scene, it was determined the fire was on top of the large landfill. Over 50 Firefighters worked for several hours to extinguish the deep seated fire. Mutual Aid tankers were called...
Plymouth County Fire Towers spotted a possible Brush Fire in the Federal Road/Hammond Street location of South Carver alerting our Fire Dispatch. Fire Company’s 1 and 3 with Brush Breakers 27 and 28, Engine 3, Tanker 1 and Cars 1 and 3 responded on the initial alarm. Once on scene, it was determined the fire was on top of the large landfill. Over 50 Firefighters worked for several hours to extinguish the deep seated fire. Mutual Aid tankers were called...
This past Sunday, the Carver Firefighters Association held it’s 53rd annual clambake. The event is sold out every year and the money raised funds scholarships and other civic commitments. The Clambake is 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 Officers/Firefighters, Bake Master Billy Garnett, Captain Bob Telless and members of the Carver High School Student Council who helped...
New Engine 1 is currently under construction at the Pierce Manufacturing Facility in Appleton, Wisconsin. Engine 1 will be a Pump and Roll 1,500 gpm Impel Pumper. Features will include a 750 gallon water tank, 20 gallon A/B foam tank, wilburt LED light tower, LED scene lights, two 200' electric cord reels, top mount master stream, cab operated remote control bumper turret, rear pre-connected Blitz Fire line, rear booster reel, hydraulic ladder rack, front suction, and hydraulic 6kw generator. We...
New Engine 2 is currently under construction at the Pierce Manufacturing Facility in Appleton, Wisconsin. Engine 2 will be a Pump and Roll 1,500 gpm Impel Pumper. Features will include a 750 gallon water tank, 20 gallon A/B foam tank, wilburt LED light tower, LED scene lights, two 200' electric cord reels, top mount master stream, cab operated remote control bumper turret, rear pre-connected Blitz Fire line, rear booster reel, hydraulic ladder rack, front suction, and hydraulic 6kw generator. We...
New Engine 3 is currently under construction at the Pierce Manufacturing Facility in Appleton, Wisconsin. Engine 3 will be a Pump and Roll 1,500 gpm Impel Pumper. Features will include a 750 gallon water tank, 20 gallon A/B foam tank, wilburt LED light tower, LED scene lights, two 200' electric cord reels, top mount master stream, cab operated remote control bumper turret, rear pre-connected Blitz Fire line, rear booster reel, hydraulic ladder rack, front suction, and hydraulic 6kw generator. We...
Deputy Germaine, our Officer staff and some really good friends of CFD organized our annual Brush Fire Drill at the Plymouth/ Carver Airport this past Sunday. This year the drill was the largest ever with 18 communities, about 170+ Firefighters utilizing 24 Bursh Breakers and numerous UTVs. The 2 mile long off road course allows Officers/Firefighters to practice driving the large Brush Breakers and smaller Forestry Units under simulated wildfire conditions, sharpening their driving techniques. Firefighters operating on the rear...
Fire Company's 1 and 3 responded to an MVA with a car into a tree and the driver trapped in the vehicle on Main street in Carver. Crews from Rescue 1 and Engine 1 quickly used the Jaws of Life to force open the drivers door allowing Carver EMS to remove the patient. (Photo's by Retried Chief Bill Harriman)
Fire Company's 1 and 2 were dispatched to an MVA with person trapped in the vehicle off of Pond Street. Cars 1 and 3, Rescue 1, Engine's 1 and 2 and Breaker 29 responded on the call. Firefighters worked with Carver EMS using the Jaws of Life to remove the vehicles roof, windshield and doors to free the trapped passenger. This was the fifth MVA Entrapment of the week, with three being fatal. Our thoughts and prayers go out to...
Firefighters from Companies 1 and 3 worked an MVA with entrapment on Tremont Street in South Carver. The driver veered off the road into a wooded area rolling the vehicle on its side. Firefighters worked with Carver EMS and Police stabilizing the vehicle and using rescue equipment to remove the roof and windshield, gaining access to the patient. From there, Firefighters responded to a stove fire and then to multiple wire down calls and brush fires throughout the day. (Photo's by Retired Chief, Bill Harriman)
Firefighters from Companies 1 and 3 worked a chimney fire that had extended into the walls and hearth area of a home off of Canterbury Drive. This late night fire could have been far more serious if the homeowner had not been awakened by an odd smell in the home. Firefighters carefully opened up wall areas around the built-in wood stove and used air chisels off our Rescue 1 to dissemble the brick hearth. The fire was stopped prior to reaching the second floor. (Photo's by Firefighter Mike Shaw)
Members of our Dive Team participated in an indoor pool dive drill at the Percy Walker Pool In Duxbury. This drill has become an annual training exercise, where CFD divers can practice needed search and rescue techniques over the winter, in a controlled environment, when ponds are frozen. This is also an opportunity for potential new divers to try SCUBA and join the team, as the drill is open to all our firefighters. (Photo's by Deputy Eric Germaine)
A resident off of Wenham Pond called the fire station directly this week stating that her dog was trapped on the icy pond. Firefighters from Company 1, who were at the station preforming their monthly truck checks, responded for her calls of assistance. Firefighters utilized Rescue 2 with our Hovercraft and Rescue 1 with Firefighters in survival suits. Once on scene, firefighters used night vision binoculars to locate the dog which was about 800' off shore, broken through the ice...
Company's 1 and 2 were toned out for a stove fire with possible extension to an interior wall of large house off of Purchase Street. Engine 1, Engine 2, Tanker 1 and Rescue 1 were dispatched. On arrival, Captain Bill Froehlich encountered a moderates smoke condition when opening the front door. The incident was upgraded to a possible structure fire, adding Engine 3, Breaker 28 and Car 2 to the response. Firefighters were able to quickly remove the built in wall oven and extinguish the fire behind that had extended to the upper cabinets. The home was...
Firefighters responded to a reported vehicle in the water at the entrance to the South Meadow Village. Stations 1, 2 and 3 were dispatched due to the unknown life safety issue. While responding, it was determined that the elderly occupant self extricated from the vehicle. Firefighters used floating booms to contain floating hazards and awaited the removal company. The towing company used their skills to amazingly navigate the vehicle over the rocks and back to dry land without rupturing the...
