September 10, 2019

Funeral Arrangements for Acton Firefighter Luke Magnant

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ACTON — Chief Robert Hart and the Acton Fire Department are reporting on arrangements for Acton Firefighter Luke Magnant, who died suddenly over the weekend.

Calling hours: Thursday, Sept. 12 from 4-7 p.m. at the Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St., North Grafton.
Firefighters wishing to attend, please assemble at the funeral home at 3 p.m. in Class A dress uniforms.
A graveside service will be held on Friday September 13 at the Pine Grove Cemetery. 28 Waterville St, North Grafton.
Firefighters wishing to attend the graveside service please assemble at the cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Class A dress.

“Luke was a beloved member of our department whose big smile and trademark good nature will be deeply missed,” Chief Hart said earlier this week. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this extraordinarily difficult time.”

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May 31, 2019

Acton Firefighters Undergo Motor Vehicle Extrication Training

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Acton Fire Department
Chief Robert Hart
371 Main St.
Acton, MA 01720

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 31, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Acton Firefighters Undergo Motor Vehicle Extrication Training

ACTON — Chief Robert Hart is pleased to announce that members of the Acton Fire Department underwent motor vehicle extrication training yesterday.

The training was held Thursday, May 30, at Acton Fire Station 1, 7 Concord Road.

Firefighters were able to get themselves familiarized with the department’s new battery-operated hydraulic extrication equipment and gain valuable hands-on experience using the tools.

The event was part of the department’s year-round training program that covers various topics. Acton firefighters train with the extrication equipment about twice per year.

“We want to ensure that our firefighters are staying sharp on their extrication skills, because every second counts when you’re trying to get a victim that is stuck in a vehicle free so that they can get the medical care that they need,” Chief Hart said. “Not only did they go over and practice how to operate the machinery, they also discussed how vehicles are put together to better understand how to cut a vehicle apart to help remove trapped victims.”

Each year, the department responds to approximately a half dozen incidents, mostly motor vehicle crashes, where the extrication tools are used.

The training was hosted and led by Fire Tech and Safety Instructor Craig Robichaud.

The training was attended by: