North Attleborough Firefighters PFFM Local 1992

Divers from NAFD were activated as part of the Bristol North Dive Team last night to the Norton Reservoir to search for a swimmer that did not resurface. The victim was located with the use of sonar from Environmental Police. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of the victim.

Today, D platoon performed the “Nine Tire Drill” during training. This drill consists of placing 9 tires (or in this case hoses) in a grid pattern. The members are blindfolded and go on air and they need to navigate it and retrieve various tools/objects placed around it. This reinforces air consumption practices and large area searching, including remaining oriented to where you are when searching large warehouses.

This drill was created after the tragedies in Salisbury, NC where two firefighters perished after becoming disoriented in a large mill building, and Charleston SC where 9 firefighters perished after becoming lost and disoriented in a rapidly deteriorating sofa warehouse fire.

Lets go!

Big training week for your North Attleboro Firefighters:

On Thursday, members of the dive team completed their yearly swim qualification at Wheaton College. Members of the team are from area departments including Franklin Firefighters Local 2637, Easton Firefighters Local 2790 IAFF, and Norton Fire Fighters Local 2678

Today, A Platoon trained on bailouts using their personal bailout kits. Our own members recently built a bailout prop, enabling us to remain sharp with our bailout skills in case we find ourselves in a bad situation.

Congratulations to FF/EMT Jason Sulinski and FF/EMT Devin Conroy on successfully completing the Brockton Fire Recruit Training Academy! Strong work and welcome back!

Congrats to Firefighter/EMT Shane Dillon and the rest of class 319 for successfully completing 10 weeks of academy training! Shane is assigned to D platoon, welcome back!

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

Horrible news out of Baltimore as a cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsing it into the harbor. Keep the affected families in your thoughts as well as all responding to and working at this extremely complex MCI.

E5 on the way to Grove Street in Plainville for their 2nd alarm fire. Second fire of the day for your C Platoon firefighters 🔔 🔔

C Platoon and mutual aid companies are working to extinguish a second alarm structure fire on Diamond Street. Avoid the area. 🔔 🔔

Your D platoon firefighters responded to the chimney fire on Oakridge Ave. Great work containing the fire to the chimney with no extension to the residence. Oakridge Ave poses additional obstacles when it comes to firefighting tactics, particularly apparatus positioning. The road itself is only the width of a fire truck so communication is most important when assigning companies - in order to ensure valuable resources have access the scene.

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from your Local 1992 Firefighters! Enjoy the day and be safe. Utilize Uber, Lyft, cabs, public transit, and your sober friends to get around!

Looking forward to seeing all that L1992 swag out there 😎

FYI - if you missed out on our Saint Patrick’s themed Tshirt order, now is your chance to snag one. Head over to Halligan's Bar & Grill and pick yours up this weekend! We have sizes Small, Large, and X-Large only! Once they’re gone that’s it!

$20 cash or $21 PayPal (qr code will be available at Halligans)

More importantly stay safe and enjoy the weekend!

Over the past few days, D and A platoons trained with the ladder company to refamiliarize themselves with all the equipment and the capabilities of our Ladder 1. The new probationary firefighters for each shift had a chance to operate the stick and get some hands on time with the piece.

Today, Career Recruit Class 318 graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy after 10 weeks of training, among them are A Platoon’s FF/EMT Mitch Green and B Platoon’s FF/EMT Eli Pitts! Congratulations on successful completions and welcome back!

Let's hear it for Career Recruit Firefighter Training ! They graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy today after 10 long weeks of training. Now they're off to protect their communities with Andover, MA Fire Department, Fire Department, Chelsea Fire Department, Clinton Fire Department , Dracut Fire Department, Everett Fire Department, Fitchburg Fire Department, Foxborough Fire Department, Framingham Fire Department, Hopedale Fire Department, Manchester by the Sea Fire Department, Milford Fire Department, North Attleboro Fire Department, Orange, MA Fire Rescue EMS, Orleans Fire-Rescue, Fire Department, Uxbridge Fire Department, Fire Department, Wayland Massachusetts FIRE Department, and Wrentham Fire Department. If you couldn't attend the ceremony, or if you just want to relive it, check www.youtube.com/dfsosfm for video!

RIP to the fallen firefighter, and our thoughts are with the others injured - we hope for a speedy recovery. The “odor of gas” call is a very common call we respond to, goes to show just how dangerous our profession can be and how quickly the environment can change on scene.

Home Explosion in Sterling Leaves One Firefighter Deceased, Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating

At approximately 7:38 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting an odor of gas outside of a residence in the 300 block of Silver Ridge Drive in Sterling. Upon arrival, units from Sterling located a 500-gallon underground propane tank with a leak on the side of the residence and requested the Loudoun County’s Hazardous Materials Response Team, as well as additional units from Sterling, South Riding, numerous Command Staff and Safety Officers.

A short time later, units on scene reported a catastrophic explosion concurrent with multiple maydays from firefighters inside the residence. A Rapid Intervention Task Force and a second alarm were requested, bringing additional units from Fairfax County and the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority. Upon receiving the multiple maydays and calls for help, fire and rescue crews worked to locate, and rescue the trapped members from the debris that covered them. Ultimately, one firefighter was determined deceased on scene and 10 firefighters were transported to area hospitals for medical treatment of injuries sustained during the incident. Two civilians were transported to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office remains on scene and continues to investigate the origin and cause of the explosion. This is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no ongoing danger to the community. The fallen firefighter was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause and manner of death. Additional information regarding the investigation will be released as appropriate.

We appreciate the continued support of the community and our public safety partners during this incredibly difficult time. Please keep our Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System members, their friends, families, and all those involved in your thoughts.

View this press release on our website: https://www.loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=8937

Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756
Volunteering with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System
Sterling Volunteer Fire Company
Loudoun County Government

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North Attleboro Fire Local 1992 St. Patrick's Day Store 2024 Online ordering for North Attleboro Fire Local 1992 St. Patrick's Day Store 2024 ends on Thu, Feb 15, 2024 (11:59 PM EST)

The crew of E5 operated at this 2nd alarm today in Cumberland RI. Heavy fire and a compromised structure made the operation defensive. It was A-Platoons FF/EMT Sarah Ellis’ first fire, just recently graduating from the fire academy. Strong work by all 💪

A Platoon took advantage of today’s great weather to train with the air bags and lifting struts. These pieces of equipment are invaluable when it comes to stabilizing and lifting heavy loads. In this scenario they simulated a trapped person under a connex box.

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

We have one week left on our St Patrick’s Day store! Get your swag while it’s hot!

North Attleboro Fire Local 1992 St. Patrick's Day Store 2024 Online ordering for North Attleboro Fire Local 1992 St. Patrick's Day Store 2024 ends on Thu, Feb 15, 2024 (11:59 PM EST)

Congratulations to all graduating from the Career Recruit Class BW28! A Platoons own Firefighter/EMT Sarah Ellis is among them, 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!

Good Afternoon! We are currently live with our St Patrick’s Day store! Buy a shirt to support your Local 1992 Firefighters.

The store will only be active until FEBRUARY 14th, 2024 to ensure all orders can be delivered by St Patrick’s Day!

Click on the link 👇 to purchase! Thank you to all who do!

North Attleboro Fire Local 1992 St. Patrick's Day Store 2024 Online ordering for North Attleboro Fire Local 1992 St. Patrick's Day Store 2024 ends on Thu, Feb 15, 2024 (11:59 PM EST)

Congrats to our Brothers next door! 💪

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.

Last night a pinning ceremony was held for all those recently promoted and newly hired to the department!

Promotions:

Assistant Chief George McKinnon
Captain Scott Langille
Lieutenant Richard Cullen
Fire Alarm Superintendent James Kern

New members sworn in:

FF/Paramedic Michael Gilligan
FF/Paramedic Andres Nunez
FF/AEMT Tyler Ruggeiro

Special Congratulations for notable years of service

Lieutenant Shawn Brillon - 30 years of service
FF/EMT Michael Mullen - 30 years of service
Captain Michael Bristol - 25 years of service
Fire Alarm Superintendent James Kern - 25 years of service

Strong work by all!

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.

Governor Healey Cuts $1.68 Million in Funding to Firefighters

🔥 Engine 5 mutual aid to Mansfield, 85 Jewell St, for the 2nd Alarm Fire - B Platoon on Duty 🔥