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Attleboro Fire Department Responds to Serious Rollover Crash

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Attleboro Fire Department
Chief Scott T. Lachance
100 Union St.,
Attleboro, MA 02703

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019

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

Attleboro Fire Department Responds to Serious Rollover Crash

ATTLEBORO — Chief Scott T. Lachance reports that the Attleboro Fire Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash early Thursday morning where two people were injured.

Shortly before 1 a.m., Attleboro Fire responded to the intersection of Thatcher Street and South Main Street for a report of a rollover crash.

Upon arrival, firefighters came upon a Jaguar sedan convertible that had crashed and come to rest on its roof.

A woman passenger, believed to be in her 30s, was trapped in the back seat of the vehicle and was unconscious. 

Firefighters used a hydraulic extrication rescue tool to free the woman from the vehicle. Due to the heavy damage and the vehicle being on its roof, it took firefighters about 20 minutes to safely free the woman.

She was taken by ambulance to a local hospital with what are believed to be life threatening injuries.

A male driver, also in his late 30s, was able to get himself out from under the vehicle before firefighters arrived on scene. The man was taken to the hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.

The man and woman were the only occupants of the vehicle and no other vehicles were involved in the crash.

Attleboro Police also responded to close off the roads and investigate the cause of the crash.

 Both roads were closed for more than an hour while crews worked to assist the victims and investigate the crash. The roads have since been reopened.

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Attleboro Fire Department Receives Grants to Support Fire Education Programs

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Attleboro Fire Department
Chief Scott T. Lachance
100 Union St.,
Attleboro, MA 02703

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019

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

Attleboro Fire Department Receives Grants to Support Fire Education Programs

ATTLEBORO — Chief Scott T. Lachance is pleased to announce that the Attleboro Fire Department has been awarded two grants that will help support the department’s ongoing Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) programs.

The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services awarded the Attleboro Fire Department grants of $5,454 for its S.A.F.E. Program and an additional $2,800 for its Senior S.A.F.E. Program.

The S.A.F.E. Program is a state initiative designed to provide resources to local fire departments to conduct fire and life safety education programs for children in kindergarten through 12th grade.

The program aims to enable students to recognize fire hazards and teach key safety behaviors that should be used anytime a child comes into contact with a fire. Since the S.A.F.E. program’s inception in 1995, the average annual number of child deaths caused by a fire has fallen by 74 percent in Massachusetts.

Senior S.A.F.E. is a similar program that was created to support fire safety education specifically for older adults, who are most at risk of dying in a fire in Massachusetts. The program builds on the success of the original S.A.F.E. program and helps forge a connection between fire departments and a variety of senior support agencies working in their communities.

The funds will be used to pay for S.A.F.E. programming in the city’s schools and also for Attleboro’s older population through the Attleboro Council on Aging.

“The S.A.F.E. programs are a vital way for our firefighters to meet and speak directly with some of the members of our community in order to teach them valuable information that has been proven to save lives,” Chief Lachance said. “We are thankful to the Department of Fire Services for their continued support as we continue our fire education programs in the city.”

 

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Attleboro Fire Department Offers Holiday Cooking Safety Tips

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Attleboro Fire Department
Chief Scott T. Lachance
100 Union St.,
Attleboro, MA 02703

For Immediate Release

Friday, Nov. 16, 2018

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

Attleboro Fire Department Offers Holiday Cooking Safety Tips

ATTLEBORO — As residents prepare for Thanksgiving festivities next week, Fire Chief Scott T. Lachance and the Attleboro Fire Department would like to provide several important cooking safety tips.

“Thanksgiving should be a joyous time for loved ones to gather and celebrate, and we hope residents will be alert when cooking,” Chief Lachance said. “Please consider these tips, and double-check that all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are functioning properly so that you will be notified in the event of an emergency.”

According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, cooking was the leading cause of residential fire injuries in 2015, resulting in four civilian deaths, 80 civilian injuries, 30 firefighter injuries and an estimated $10 million in property damage.

To avoid potentially dangerous situations this season, Chief Lachance recommends that residents follow several safety tips outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services:

  • Stay in the kitchen when boiling, frying, or broiling food.
  • Use a timer when baking or roasting and never leave the house while the oven is on.
  • Move anything that can catch fire — pot holders, towels, paper or plastic bags — away from your stove top.
  • In the event that a fire occurs on a stove top, put a lid on the burner and turn off the heat. Keep doors closed and the appliance off if a fire happens in an oven, broiler or microwave. Never throw water or use a fire extinguisher on a grease fire. Water will only spread the fire and the force of the extinguisher can splash flaming grease out of the pan.
  • If your clothing catches fire, STOP, DROP and ROLL to put out the flames. Run cool water on burns or call 911 if the injury is serious.
  • If the fire is not quickly snuffed out, leave the house and call the fire department.
  • Keep children and pets 3 feet away from the stove to prevent burns.
  • Make sure all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working prior to the holiday.

Additionally, the National Fire Protection Association discourages the use of turkey fryers, as the amount and high temperature of the oil used can cause serious burns and injuries, and result in the destruction of property.

Residents who would like more information on holiday cooking safety should contact the Attleboro Fire Department at 508-222-2325.

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Attleboro Fire Department to Host Open House During National Fire Prevention Week

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Attleboro Fire Department
Chief Scott T. Lachance
100 Union St.,
Attleboro, MA 02703

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 5, 2018

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

Attleboro Fire Department to Host Open House During National Fire Prevention Week

ATTLEBORO — Chief Scott T. Lachance and the Professional Firefighters of Attleboro Local 848 are pleased to announce that the Attleboro Fire Department will be hosting an open house next week as part of their programming for National Fire Prevention Week.

WHEN:

Saturday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:

South Attleboro Fire Station, 1476 West St.

WHAT:

The open house is sponsored by Papa Gino’s and is aimed at teaching families about fire safety and prevention practices.

Participants will receive safety tips such as “stop, drop and roll,” learn how to plan escape routes and how to crawl safely through a smoke-filled room.

Papa Gino’s, the Attleboro-based pizza chain, will provide free pizza and children’s fire safety coloring sheets at the open house.

“This event brings our firefighters together with the community they protect to provide fire safety tips and procedures,” said Attleboro Firefighter Paul Jacques, SAFE Coordinator. “Our open house allows families to learn about fire safety in a fun, enjoyable environment.”

Papa Gino’s is celebrating its 24th year of sponsoring Fire Safety Open Houses throughout New England to encourage families to learn about fire safety. During the month of October, Papa Gino’s will provide customers with fire prevention coloring sheets and certificates for kids. The restaurant will be hosting open houses throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island in October.

National Fire Prevention Week is from Oct. 7-13. In a fire, every second counts. It is important for Attleboro residents to know what to do if there is a fire. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” works to educate people about three ways they can reduce the likelihood of having a fire—and how to escape safely if they have one.

“We look forward to seeing all of the kids at the station every year and we hope for a great turnout this year,” Chief Lachance said.

For more information about the Attleboro Fire Department Open House, please contact Attleboro Firefighter Paul Jacques at (508) 922-4394.

 

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