HANOVER FIRE-RESCUE
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HANOVER FIRE-RESCUE |
-What's New-
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March 9, 2010 |
Hanover Firefighters take advantage of rare training opportunity. Hanover firefighters were able to practice "opening up" the roof of the old Decathlon Sports building at 1207 Washington Street this week. The building has a metal deck roof on top of steel bar joists, a very common construction feature along Route 53. Occasionally the Department is allowed to practice on old buildings before they are demolished, it is rare that they get to practice on newer construction. The Hanover Fire Department would like to thank Bowdoin Construction for this valuable training opportunity.
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February 10, 2010 |
Hanover Fire Receives Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant! The Hanover Fire Department received notification that it has been awarded a grant in the amount of $145,435. New fire hose, personal protective equipment and hydraulic rescue tools will be purchased with the funds.
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February 3, 2010 |
Hanover Firefighters complete Rapid Intervention Training. Hanover Firefighters completed 8 hours of Rapid Intervention Training. This training is part of a countywide initiative to enhance the safety of firefighters on the fireground. A Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) is a group of firefighters who are assembled at a fire scene whose sole responsibility is to be able to quickly respond to firefighters who are injured, entangled by debris or out of breathing air. The Department would like to thank the members of the Pembroke Fire Department who provided instructors, props and shared their training site with the Hanover Fire Department and made this training possible. Special thanks to Chief James Neenan and Firefighter Mike Witham!
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January 1, 2010 |
The Hanover Fire
Department responded to 2352 calls during 2009 (January 1st thru
December 31st). This surpassed last years (2008) total of 2268 calls.
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A fire hydrant buried in snow. December 20, 2009 |
Please clear the snow from around the hydrant near your home! The Hanover Fire Department wants to remind everyone that if there is a fire hydrant on or near your property, please take a few moments and shovel the snow away. Clearing the snow away from a hydrant increases its visibility and can save precious time when fire fighters need to hook up to the hydrant in a hurry. The on-duty staff of five firefighters are busy answering fire alarms, rescue calls, and medical emergencies in addition to all the other things they must do. They shovel out hydrants when they can, but they are not able to clear the snow away from the more than 900 fire hydrants in town.
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December 2009 |
The Hanover Fire Department is collecting toys for the TOYS FOR
TOTS Campaign. Donations may be dropped off at Fire Headquarters,
32 Center St.
In order to have the Toys in time for distribution for Christmas,
all Donations MUST be received NO LATER than FRIDAY DECEMBER 18!
The townspeople have been very supportive of this important
campaign, and we know the Marines are very appreciative of our
efforts.
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July 1, 2009 |
The Hanover Fire
Department responded to 2407 calls during Fiscal Year 2009 (July 1, 2008
- June 30, 2009). This surpassed
FY 2008's total of 2215 calls.
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May 2009 |
Burning Season has ended. Permits are issued each year between January 15 and May 1. |
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January 1, 2009 |
The Hanover Fire
Department responded to 2268 calls during 2008. This surpassed
last years total of 2178 calls.
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*** Call Firefighter Applications Available at Fire Headquarters 32 Center Street *** |
The Hanover Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of call firefighter. Call firefighters must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma and valid drivers license. Call firefighters must successfully complete a written examination and the State of Massachusetts Physical Agility Test (PAT). Once hired, call firefighters must complete a recruit training class. The class is held two evenings each week (and some Saturdays) for 10 weeks. Call firefighters must be able to attend monthly training the first Tuesday evening of each month. There is a requirement that call firefighters respond to at least 10% of the emergency calls at their assigned station. (Currently there are 4 to 7 calls a week for each station.) Contact Deputy Chief Blanchard at 781-826-3151 for further information.
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Hanover Firefighter/ Paramedic Receives Award
Fred Freeman (left) receives award from Region IV MBEMSC Assistant Director Derrick Congdon |
Hanover Firefighter Paramedic Fred Freeman was awarded the Metropolitan Boston Emergency Medical Services Council's "Innovation Award" during the Eighth Annual Region IV Awards Banquet. This special occasion is held each year to honor the hard-working, dedicated men and women in the Boston area - especially those who have demonstrated extraordinary skill and the highest level of excellence in their care of the ill and injured. The Innovation Award is presented to an individual or group who has shown innovative thinking to address a problem that affects the EMS community. Fred worked hard to allow our paramedics to provide Constant Positive Airway Pressure CPAP in the pre-hospital setting. Congestive heart failure patients who receive CPAP, along with drug therapy, often show remarkable improvement quickly. Patients who respond to this treatment are not required to be intubated. This can result in shorter hospital stays and lower medical costs. Chief Kenneth Blanchard and the Hanover Fire Department would like to thank Fred for his dedication to our community and congratulate him for receiving this well deserved award.
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June 1, 2008 Photo by Gary Higgins |
Hanover Firefighters show support to the troops.
(Click to read Patriot Ledger article) |
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April 18, 2008 |
New Ambulance to be placed in service. "A-3"
will be placed in service by the end of April.
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January 1, 2008 |
Hanover Fire Has
Busiest Year on Record - 2178 Runs
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September 17, 2007 |
Hanover Full-Time
Firefighter becomes newest Captain at Hanover Fire. (Click for more) |
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July 1, 2007 |
Hanover Fire
Department undergoes consolidation of its on-call stations to better
serve the Town of Hanover. (Click for more) |
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May 14, 2007 |
Hanover Fire welcomes
two new Fulltime Firefighter/Paramedics to the Department.
(Click for more) |
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April 4, 2007 |
Hanover Call
Firefighters graduate from Carver Fire Recruit Training Course.
(Click for more) |
