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This demonstration by National Grid shows a simulation of “step potential”. Step potential occurs when you walk near a downed power line that is still live, which energizes the ground around it. When you are stepping near the downed line, your feet can enter different voltage gradients, causing the electricity to travel through your body. The resulting shock can be fatal.
Please avoid all downed utility lines, and do not approach or touch them. Assume all downed utility lines are still live, and call 911.
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This demonstration by National Grid shows a simulation of “step potential”. Step potential occurs when you walk near a downed power line that is still live, which energizes the ground around it. When you are stepping near the downed line, your feet can enter different voltage gradients, causing the electricity to travel through your body. The resulting shock can be fatal. Please avoid all downed utility lines, and do not approach or touch them. Assume all downed utility lines are still live, and call 911.
We often post during storms and high wind events about not approaching or touching downed utility wires and to assume that they are always live. Over the next couple of days, we will be showing some examples of why we always try to relay this very important information. Today, Hanover Firefighters, along with members of the Hanson Fire Department, and Pembroke Fire Department completed a training with National Grid. This training covered common utility emergencies and acted as a refresher for our firefighters of how to properly and safely respond to these incidents. This demonstration shows the results of a downed power line on a chain link fence, and the fatal dose of electricity that a human would receive if they touched the fence while the power line was still live. Again, always call 911 for any downed utility lines and do not approach the area or touch them.
Hanover Engine 1 and Ambulance 1 worked this motor vehicle fire in the parking lot of Shaw’s Supermarket. The fire was knocked down and overhauled, with no injuries reported. For the second time today, all off-duty firefighters were called back to work to cover any additional calls while the 5 on-duty firefighters were tied up on scene.
The Hanover Fire Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Regional Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $189,818. The total approved project is $208,800 which includes a 10% local funding match. This grant will fund the delivery of the IAFF Fire Ground Survival Program for the Hanover, Hanson and Pembroke Fire Departments. There is no other call more challenging to fire ground operations than a MAYDAY call – the unthinkable moment when a firefighter’s personal safety is in imminent danger. The purpose of the IAFF Fire Ground Survival Program is to ensure that training for MAYDAY prevention and MAYDAY operations are consistent between all firefighters, company officers and chief officers. Firefighters must be trained to perform potentially life-saving actions if they become lost, disorientated, injured, low on air or trapped. Becoming the “gold-standard” training program across the nation and in our area, the IAFF Fire Ground Survival Program is the most comprehensive survival skills and MAYDAY prevention program currently available within the fire service. Incorporating federal regulations, proven incident management best practices and survival techniques from leaders in the field, and real case studies from experienced firefighters, the Fire Ground Survival Program aims to educate all firefighters to be prepared if the unfortunate happens. Grant funds will provide this critical training to 60 firefighters. There are obvious benefits of this training to individual firefighters. The increased need and use of mutual aid to mitigate fire incidents makes a regional approach to this training delivery a no brainer. Having a standardized approach to MAYDAY operations and prevention greatly enhances the safety to firefighters from these three contiguous communities who work together regularly at structure fires. Thank you to Hanover Firefighter/Paramedic Tom Duggan for his work researching, writing and submitting th
The Hanover Fire Department was recently awarded a $6,661.43 SAFE & Senior SAFE grant. The highly competitive grant is applied for annually, and is the sole funding source for our fire safety and public education division. This division is led by our Fire & Life Safety Education Coordinator, Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Johnson, who also wrote the grant. Firefighter Johnson can often be found at the Hanover Public Schools, Hanover Senior Center, and other senior living facilities throughout Town educating our youth and seniors on the importance of fire safety. Great work, Eric!
We’ve received many calls today regarding open burning. As a reminder, open burning is allowed in Hanover until May 1st. A permit must be obtained by calling the open burning hotline at 781-826-7850. All fires must be out by 4:00pm. Follow these tips to stay safe.
Remember to change your batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when you change your clocks! #daylightsavings #DaylightSavingTime #firesafety
We would like to close out our series on the SouthShore Technical Fire Cadet Training Program by recognizing the top student of the program. While all the students involved did an incredible job, one student was chosen for going above and beyond. Congratulations to Tyler Holmes! Tyler was awarded with a certificate of recognition and free tuition to EMT Basic school. Thank you to Comprehensive Medical Teaching Institute & Keith Wilson (CMTI COO & Hanson Fire Lt.) for providing a full scholarship to their EMT Basic course! This will help put Tyler well on his way to becoming a firefighter in the future.
Live: Hanover Fire Department Promotion and Pinning Ceremony 12/14/22
Live: Hanover Fire Department Promotion and Pinning Ceremony 12/14/22
Please, please, please do NOT do this tomorrow. Hanover firefighters love Thanksgiving dinner as much as everyone else, but there are other ways to invite us over for a Thanksgiving meal. This is NOT the way! If you decide to use a turkey fryer, ensure your turkey is fully defrosted. Keep a safe distance from all structures and do not put a turkey fryer under a roof or awning. Lastly, do not over fill the oil in the pot. As always, call 911 in the event of an emergency. Please practice safe cooking techniques tomorrow and stay safe! Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
This week, Hanover Fire is celebrating the retirement of Captain Martin “Marty” Alfis. Yesterday, Hanover Fire Alarm struck Box 123 for Captain Alfis’s final run. 123 is Marty’s unique helmet shield number that each Hanover Firefighter receives. Captain Alfis faithfully served the town of Hanover for 32 years. We thank you, Captain Alfis, for your service and friendship. Have a happy, long, and healthy retirement!
Another Hanover Day is in the books. Thank you to all who made it a successful and safe day! We can’t wait to see you all back next year! Hanover, Massachusetts Hanover Day Hanover Public Schools
Hanover Engine 7 & Engine 3 with the Hanover Police Department helping to escort the Champs back to Hanover High School!
Hanover Engine 7, Tower 1 and Ambulance 3 were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle fire with exposure to the house, in the driveway of a residence on Main Street. Crews were able to contain the fire to the vehicle and extinguish with no spread of fire to the residence. The roadway is closed between Union Street and Buena Vista, avoid the area.