Friday, January 18, 2013
A pipe from a wood stove caught fire, causing extensive damage to the house.
A pipe from a woodstove resulted in a fire that caused extensive damage and forced an Easton family to evacuate their home Thursday morning. Easton Fire Chief Kevin Partridge said firefighters responded to a call at 9:40 a.m. at 5 Twin Pine Lane. Nobody was hurt in the fire, but it wasn't easy to completely put out. "It was a little stubborn because it was in the walls and floors," Partridge said. "We had it under control in a short time." The fire entered the walls of the home from the basement where a woodstove was inserted into a fireplace. The pipe from the woodstove went up through the chiminy, but the hot pipe was touching a wood beam, Partridge said. "It started spreading through the wall up into a floor joist," he said. "It was …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Easton Firefighter Chris Mills discusses ice safety during the winter season in Easton.
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Thursday, January 17
The following is an article written by Easton Firefighter/Paramedic Chris Mills: As you drive through the town of Easton, it doesn’t take long before you realize that this is a rural community that is blessed with trees, farms, and beautiful landscapes. We are also blessed with multiple ponds, lakes and streams. As one of the town’s public fire and life safety educators, I frequently go to the schools and teach fire safety to Easton’s students. This year, we will also be educating our students on the very serious issue of Ice Safety. Almost every winter, our lakes and ponds freeze, and we, at the fire dept., field calls from time to time asking if the ice is safe or not. Let me be clear: THE ICE IS NEVER COMPLETELY SAFE. Our ponds, …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Captain James Walsh and Firefighter Richard Salve will be honored at the Massachusetts Firefighter of the Year Awards
Two Easton Firefighters will be receiving an award next week for their courageous actions during a fire last year that saved the life of an elderly resident. Captain James Walsh and Firefighter Richard Salve will attend the annual Massachusetts Firefighter of the Year Awards at Mechanics Hall in Worcester next Tuesday. The invitation comes a year after Salve and Walsh saved the life of Elise Circle resident Jeffrey Willis, who was found unconscious in his smoke-filled apartment Dec. 2, 2011. After being told that someone was still in the burning building, the firefighters used thermal imaging cameras to find their way through the smoke to discover the victim lying in the kitchen. They carried him out to the front lawn. The chief at the …
This marks the third straight year the Firefighters Union participated in the event.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Submitted to Easton Patch by Easton Fire Local 2790: Yesterday, members of the Easton Fire Local 2790, along with some their families, delivered boxes of food purchased at Hannafords. This marks the 3rd year the union members have given to the residents of Elise Circle and Parker Terrace. This was the first year that we included 'File of Life' with every box. The File of life is a helpful tool used by people with extensive medical issues to inform emergency personnel of a patient's medical history, allergies and current medication in the event the patient is unable to relay that information. The forms come in a small pouch with a magnet that can be displayed in their residence on a refrigerator or door. The File of Life provides …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Negotiations for a new firefighters contract have stalled amidst allegations from the firefighters union that town violated collective bargaining rules.
Contract negotiations between the Town of Easton and the Easton Firefighters Union have stalled, and it is unlikely they'll resume any time soon. The Firefighters Union (Local 2790) recently filed a charge of prohibited practice against the town, alleging that Town Administrator David Colton violated collective bargaining rules by publicly discussing negotiations. Colton, and Town Labor Counsel Marc Terry deny any violation. The spar is set to go to a hearing sometime this spring or summer. According to the complaint, the Union alleges that Town Administrator David Colton violated negotiation ground rules, which state that "no public comment can be made about the substance of negotiations unless or until either party files for mediation." …
Friday, September 21, 2012
Firefighter Lee Anderson officially entered retirement
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Friday, September 21, 2012
Submitted to Easton Patch: Firefighter Lee Anderson retired recently after 33 years of service to the Easton Fire Department and the Town of Easton. Members of FF Anderson's group were joined by his wife and mother who had a cake for him on his last official shift on Tuesday evening. FF Anderson shared many stories with the group, talking about the rewarding experience of being a firefighter. Captain Dave Beals, his Captain for many years, shared stories of Lee and complemented him on his dedication to the department and skill as a firefighter. FF Anderson, an avid surfer, was the department expert on water rescue and trained many of the departments firefighters over the years. Chief Partridge, who join the group on Tuesday evening, …
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Members of the community gathered at Easton Fire Station 1 Tuesday morning on the 11th anniversary of Sept. 11.
Easton first responders and members of the Easton community gathered at Easton Fire Station 1 on Lothrop Street Tuesday morning to mark the 11th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. Firefighters rang the bell in front of the station as a last alarm "for firefighters who did not return from the call," the American flag was lowered to half-mast, and those lost were remembered with a moment of silence. Easton Fire Chief Kevin Partridge led the ceremony. Fire Captain David Beals recited a prayer for the lost, Firefighter Dave McCray recited the firefighters prayer and School Resource Officer George Allen recited the Police Officer's Prayer.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Kyle Lovell and Kyle Riendeau were sworn in Monday night.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The Easton Fire Department swore in two new firefighters, Kyle Lovell and Kyle Riendeau Monday night at a Board of Selectmen meeting Fire Chief Kevin Partridge also provided updates on the fire department Monday, including the retirement of firefighter James Davey and a second anticipated retirement in the early fall. Also, Firefighter Timothy Vamosi will return from active duty with the Coast Guard.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Easton, Attleboro and North Attleboro firefighters are all part of a regional dive team.
Four Attleboro firefighters have suited up and are making a splash as new participants of a regional dive team that also includes the towns of Easton, Norton and North Attleboro. Firefighters Dave Ventura, John Casali, Mike Maitland and Greg Luther, all who have open water certification, have joined the regional team. They recently trained with some of their neighboring firefighters at Attleboro High School's pool and Talaquega Lake. The decision to include Attleboro in the regional effort came after North Attleboro Fire Chief Peter Lamb asked Attleboro Chief Scott Lachance to use the pool at Attleboro High School for training. Lamb then called Lachance on another occasion to use a room at the South Attleboro station for classroom training…
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
An elderly Easton man is reportedly doing well after being rescued from an Elise Circle Fire earlier this month.
When Easton Fire Captain James Walsh and Firefighter Rick Salve arrived at the Elise Circle senior housing complex two Fridays ago, they knew an immediate response could mean the difference between life and death. A neighbor informed the firefighters that someone was still inside one of the smoke-filled apartments. "They began an immediate search for the victim in an extremely dangerous atmosphere," Fire Chief Thomas Stone told Selectmen Monday. "Without question they saved the victim's life." The victim, an elderly resident of Elise Circle's Building Six, who was found unconscious in the apartment, was immediately transported to Good Samaritan Medical Center by a West Bridgewater ambulance. He was later transported to Massachusetts …
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Juliann
2:39 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Great job Rich more ›