Acton Fire Local 1904

Please send a resume, cover letter, and certifications to [email protected]

Paramedic students are encouraged to apply!

Come get your breast cancer awareness AFD Shirts! Proceeds go to https://www.ducksforcancer.com/

Group 3 taking advantage of station 4's standpipe training system that was put in before the station opened in 2022.

Station 4 was also built with a bailout window and wide stairwell for a variety trainings. High rise building fires, RIT (Rapid Intervention Team), and the SCBA familiarity course used for new hires for some examples

Week 2/2 of orientation complete for our newcomers! This week included multiple pump training scenarios, ladder and ladder pipe operations, as well as auto extrication techniques.

We want to thank our union members on the training committee for taking extra time this week for coming in off shift to prepare our new members. A special thank you to International Collision Center who were generous enough to donate 2 vehicles for this week! Next week our newest hires will join their respective groups:

FF/EMT Maciel to Group 2
FF/EMT Smith to Group 3
FF/EMT Matthews to Group 4

Today marks the end of orientation week 1 for FF/EMT's Brian Smith, Matt Maciel, and Josh Matthews. This week consisted of rotating to all stations and working on each apparatus learning equipment and the different districts.

Week 2 consists of pump operating, ladder operations, SCBA familiarization, and much more.

FF/EMT's Smith and Maciel will be assigned to the Ladder 28/ E22 in District 2 and FF/EMT Matthews will be assigned to E24 in District 1. This is where they will be assigned to respective groups and start their careers with AFD!

**Press Release** Child Rescued from Pool by Lifeguard https://jgpr.net/2024/06/23/acton-police-and-fire-departments-assist-after-child-rescued-from-pool-by-lifeguard/

Thank you to Bob and Paul for stopping by station 2 on Thursday! Bob is a fire apparatus enthusiast and collector of fire patches.

Bob has hundreds of different patches that he displays at home and has been to countless firehouses. We can't wait to see Bob again and tell him we say hello if he stops by your station!

Some pictures from our mutual aid crew helping Concord Firefighters Local 1942 battle a 4 alarm fire on tuesday.

Pictured left to right is FF/P Sumner, Acting Captain Doherty, and Acting Lieutenant Carter

Monday 06/17/24 Darren Locke swore onto the Acton Fire Department. FF/P Locke started his 1x week orientation this week and will be assigned to Group 1 starting next week. We look forward to being a part of your new family!

A proud moment for our FF/EMT Sean Sheridan!

Thursday FF/EMT Sheridan responded mutual aid for a fire in Maynard. Upon arrival, he worked alongside his son FF/EMT Keagan Sheridan! This was Keagan's second shift on group 4. Sean has been a member of the AFD for over 23 years.

Ladder 28 on a detail today @ Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord, MA for the Folds of Honor golf tournament

Ladder 28 mutual aid company responded to Maynard at tuesday morning. While assisting Maynard Firefighters IAFF Local 1947, a dog was rescued from heavy smoke and given water and oxygen through a dog rebreather mask without injury.

We want to recognize our mutual aid crew who responded and saved a families pet during a difficult time.
FF/EMT Sheridan
FF/EMT Dunnigan
FF/EMT Munroe
Acting Lt. DeFelice

https://www.wcvb.com/article/maynard-fire-puppy-little-road-massachusetts/60992242

We would like to congratulate Acting Lieutenant Josh DeFelice (Right) and Ed Daigneault (not pictured) on 20 years dedicated to the AFD! The town recently hosted an event celebrating town employees tenure serving the town. Josh and Ed are counted on by all members of the department and take pride in their work.

Pictured below is Acton Town Manager John Mangiaratti and Acting Lieutenant Josh DeFelice

Recently group 3 did some critical thinking and problem solving training using our airbag system. The airbags found on Engine 23 are used to lift large heavy objects from vehicles to concrete slabs that could have potential patients trapped.

This training consisted of operating the airbags with cribbing to obtain a specific height of the backboard. With different people comes different solutions to the same task. Sometimes there is no one correct answer for an emergency situation

Members of Group 3 recently trained on how to operate our aerial master stream device also known as the ladder pipe. It is essential to be able to operate this piece of equipment on the fire ground. This is a valuable tool on Acton's Ladder 28

Today Acting Lieutenant Brent Carter was sworn in as a firefighter relief fund trustee. This committee consists of multiple members of the FD including retired Deputy Chief Vanderhoof and Senior FF/EMT Tom Matthews.

The purpose of the Town of Acton Firefighters’ Relief Fund (the “Fund”) is to provide the financial assistance specified herein to Fund Members when they suffer injury or illness requiring hospitalization, as described more fully herein, or to provide the financial assistance described herein to a specified beneficiary or
beneficiaries when a Fund Member dies.

We want to thank these members for taking time out of their personal time to help support our past, present, and future brothers.

Groups 3 and 4 this week are pump training in simulations and equipment with FDSS. This company is able to provide real life scenarios for pump operators on the fire ground. We are thankful to have them out and forever training for the unexpected.

https://www.fdssne.com

Easter Sunday AFD group 3 had a working fire in North Acton on Main street. Upon arrival crews found a garage fire which extended to the work van and single family home with exposures.

Thank you for Maynard, MA Fire Department Westford Fire Department Littleton Firefighters Local 4599 for the on scene assistance as well as Boxborough MA Fire Dept. Concord Firefighters Local 1942 for the town coverage. These types of incidents require team effort across multiple towns.

Congratulations to the Recruit class #319!

FF/P Emil Hristache completed his FF I/II Career Recruit training today. Every FF on the Acton Fire Department is sent for the 10 week, Monday-Friday Academy where they rigorously train multiple aspects of the job. Recruits come out with the FF I/II as well as the Hazmat OLR certifications.

We look forward to having you back on shift Emil!

begins today! When you change your clocks, change the batteries in your and alarms -- and check the manufacturing date, too. These fundamental life safety devices are like any other appliance. They don't last forever. Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/news/spring-forward-in-safety-when-you-change-your-clocks-check-your-alarms

Today, 8 March 2024, is International Women's Day!

We would like to recognize and thank our FF/P Stacey Meade. Stacey joined AFD in 2019 and has been an important piece in day to day operations as well as an integral part of our union. Thank you for all you do Stacey!

Group 1 took advantage of spring like weather this past week and trained on drafting/ operating the blitz gun at Nara park. Acton is lucky enough to have majority of the town covered with fire hydrants but like most departments we must train for any and all scenarios.