North Attleboro Fire Department

Congratulations to North Attleboro Firefighters Sulinski and Conroy on their graduation from the Brockton Fire Academy. A sincere Thank you to the Brockton Fire Department for allowing our recruits a spot in their academy. Firefighters Sulinski and Conroy will be returning to their respective shifts this week.

Brockton Fire Academy 2024-01 - 105firephotos Recruit Class 2024-01 graduated from the City of Brockton Fire Academy on April 5th. All photos are available for free by selecting the ones you want and by c;icking on the download arrow.

[10:30am] We have received several reports of an earthquake felt here in southern New England around 10:25am. Preliminary reports from the USGS indicate a M4.8 earthquake was recorded in north-central NJ.

Please refer to the the USGS for more information!

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000ma74/dyfi/intensity

Our midweek upcoming storm

Graduation day for Firefighter Shane Dillon

Today, firefighter Shane Dillon graduated from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program during a ceremony at the Department of Fire Services’ Stowe campus.

Please join us in congratulating firefighter Dillon on his graduation!

Read more about their experience here:
https://www.nattleboro.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=355

Dreary conditions will continue throughout the night as the storm passes through our region. Additional rainfall amounts shown below ⏬🌧️☔️

Another round of moderate to heavy rain tomorrow.

A prolonged period of light to moderate rainfall across southern New England. Rain begin late this afternoon/evening & continue through Thu before ending late Fri. This could lead to renewed river/small stream flooding.

Fire Chief Christopher Coleman reports that the North Attleboro Fire Department extinguished a two-alarm house fire on Diamond Street earlier this afternoon.

North Attleboro Fire Department Extinguishes Two-Alarm House Fire on Diamond Street

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for North Attleborough from 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, until 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 24. During this time, excessive rainfall may cause flooding. Two to three inches of rainfall is expected.

The North Attleborough Emergency Advisory Board is closely monitoring the Flood Watch and will provide updates when available.

Check out the town's website for more details: https://www.nattleboro.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=344

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT

Open burning will NOT be allowed today, March 21, due to elevated fire weather concerns. According to the National Weather Service, the combination of gusty winds and an anomalously dry airmass will result in elevated fire weather concerns from late morning through late afternoon. Wind gusts are expected to be 35-50 mph.

If you see a fire, call 911 immediately as the gusty winds and dry conditions will cause a fire to spread rapidly.

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and National Weather Service Boston recognize March 10 - 16, 2024, as Flood Safety Awareness Week. This week, community members are encouraged to learn how to properly prepare for and stay safe during flooding.

North Attleborough officials share safety tips to help community members stay safe before, during and after a flood.

North Attleborough Officials Share Safety Tips During Flood Safety Awareness Week MEMA and National Weather Service Boston recognizes March 10 - 16, 2024, as Flood Safety Awareness Week. During this week, community members are encouraged to learn how to properly prepare for and stay safe in the event of flooding.

A Wind Advisory has been posted for tomorrow from 8am-1am Tuesday. Outdoor Burning will not be allowed tomorrow and we will reevaluate the weather conditions for Tuesday.

It's almost that time again! Don't forget to check/test your CO and smoke alarms when we spring forward this weekend for Daylight Saving Time! For more information, check out:

NAFD Reminds Residents to Check Their Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms Ahead of Daylight Saving Time On Sunday, March 10, community members will turn their clocks forward for Daylight Savings Time. As community members prepare to spring ahead, the North Attleboro Fire encourages residents to use this time as a reminder to check their CO and smoke alarms.

Earlier this week, firefighters Eli Pitts and Mitch Green graduated from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program during a ceremony at the Department of Fire Services’ Stowe campus.

Please join us in congratulating firefighters Pitts and Green on their graduation!

Read more about their experience here: https://www.nattleboro.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=330

North Attleborough Officials are monitoring reports of a nationwide cellphone outage possibly affecting AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon customers.

Community members should note that there are no issues with the town's emergency 911 lines.

Please DO NOT call 911 to test your phone. In case of an emergency, use a landline phone to call 911.

We will continue to monitor the situation and share any updates as they're made available.

Congrats (again) to firefighter Ellis for graduating from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy earlier this month! Learn more about her experience at the academy below:
https://www.nattleboro.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=322

Today the members of A Platoon trained with the air bags, lifting struts and cribbing. Not only is this great group training but also team building.

Winter Storm Watches have been issued for late Monday through Tuesday night. Time to monitor forecasts as this storm will have travel impact Tuesday.

Chief Christopher Coleman is pleased to announce that the North Attleboro Fire Department has been awarded two grants to improve and update department equipment.

North Attleboro Fire Receives Grants to Upgrade Department’s Equipment

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT

Firefighter/EMT Sarah Ellis graduated the Massachusetts Career Recruit Fire Academy today. Congratulations Sarah and welcome back!

Congratulations to the firefighters of Career Recruit ! They graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy today after 10 long weeks of intensive training. Now they're off to protect their communities with the Brewster Fire Department, Fire Department, Duxbury Fire PIO, Easton Fire Department, Hingham Fire and Emergency Management, Mashpee Fire Department, North Attleboro Fire Department, Reading MA Fire Department, Fire Department, Fire Department, Fire Department, Wellfleet Fire Department, Westborough Fire Department, and Yarmouth Fire Department, MA. If you couldn't attend the ceremony or if you just want to relive it, check www.youtube.com/dfsosfm for video this afternoon!

Are you interested in a career in the fire service? Look no further! The North Attleboro Fire Department is currently recruiting for current and future openings.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT

Recently a resident of North Attleboro refurbished an old fire pedal car and designed it with North Attleboro lettering. Thank you Christopher Hoctor. This is a great addition to the kitchen table area.

Today marks the 88th anniversary of the devastating fire at the Glines & Rhodes Company on Chestnut Street in 1936.

On this fateful day, NAFD Call Firefighter Charles Maguire, age 60, was battling the fire when a chimney collapsed, burying him beneath it. NAFD firefighters worked desperately to free him from the rubble, but Maguire passed away two days later. NAFD thanks Firefighter Maguire for his dedicated service. May he rest in peace and never be forgotten.

Tonight at 6:30 at the North Attleboro Middle School we will be swearing in our new firefighters and officers as well as acknowledging years of service. Congratulations to all our members.

This afternoon C Platoon Firefighters operated at a small shed fire on Kendal Street. One line was stretched and firefighters performed overhaul. A quick identification of the fire, a call to 911 and quick arrival by firefighters prevented the fire from spreading. There were no injuries.

Another round of rain and wind tonight please monitor the forecast and check your sub pumps