Acton Fire Department

*JOINT RELEASE* Acton Police and Fire Departments Respond to Serious Crash Involving Tractor Trailer, Car

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Monday, Nov. 11, 2019

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Acton Police and Fire Departments Respond to Serious Crash Involving Tractor Trailer, Car

ACTON — Fire Chief Robert Hart and Police Chief Richard Burrows report that two women were seriously injured Monday morning when their vehicle collided with a tractor trailer.

At approximately 8:20 a.m., the Acton Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a crash on Great Road near the intersection of Meyer Hill Drive.

Upon arrival, first responders came upon a Nissan Versa that has sustained heavy damage. A female driver and female passenger were trapped inside of the vehicle. Acton firefighters used a hydraulic extrication tool to free both women.

The driver was taken by ambulance to nearby NARA Park, where she was then picked up by a medical helicopter and flown to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston in critical condition.

The female passenger was taken by ambulance to Lahey Hospital in serious condition.

The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured and remained at the scene. The truck sustained damage to the front-end.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Acton Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section (CARS). As of Monday morning, no charges or citations had been filed.

The Westford Fire Department responded to the helicopter landing zone to provide mutual aid, while the Boxboro Fire Department provided station coverage for Acton Fire while the scene was still active.

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Acton Fire Department Extinguishes Multi-Vehicle Fire at Dealer Storage Lot

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

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019

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

Acton Fire Department Extinguishes Multi-Vehicle Fire at Dealer Storage Lot

ACTON — Chief Robert Hart reports that the Acton Fire Department extinguished a multi-vehicle fire at a commercial parking area yesterday afternoon.

At approximately 2:54 p.m. Wednesday, the Acton Fire Department responded to 2 Powder Mill Rd. for the report of a vehicle fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters located multiple vehicles on fire in a lot used by Wheeler Dealer Inc. for overflow vehicle storage.

The responding crews were Engine 23, Ladder 28, Car 30 and Maynard Fire Department’s Engine 2. Five Acton firefighters and three Maynard firefighters worked to extinguish the fire.

Four vehicles burned and are a total loss. Three additional vehicles sustained significant damage due to their proximity to the burning vehicles.

No injuries were reported.

After an initial investigation was conducted by Acton Fire and Acton Police, the cause of the fire is thought to be an electrical issue with one of the vehicle’s starters.

Firefighters cleared the scene at approximately 4:26 p.m. Wednesday.

Chief Hart would like to thank the Maynard Fire Department for their assistance at the scene.

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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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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:

  • Captain Robert Smith
  • Lt. Jim Byrne
  • Firefighter Clem Tyler
  • Firefighter Jim Ruggiero
  • Firefighter David Sukerman
  • Firefighter Shaun Shattuck
  • Firefighter David Gershen
  • Firefighter Jason Nichols
  • Firefighter Matt Seely
  • Firefighter Wade Messamore

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