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Attleboro Fire Department Completes Moving of Dispatch Center

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

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

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

Attleboro Fire Department Completes Moving of Dispatch Center

ATTLEBORO — Chief Scott T. Lachance is pleased to share that the Attleboro Fire Department has successfully moved its dispatch center to the South Attleboro Fire Station.

Approximately two and a half years ago, the Attleboro Fire Department began the process of moving the dispatch center from the Union Street Fire station to its South Attleboro station.

The Union Street Fire station is more than 120 years old, and the former dispatch center was worn and too small to meet the needs of the department.

The department decided to move the dispatch center as it transitioned to using a civilian dispatch crew, and has now hired eight dispatch professionals who staff the center two at a time. Previously, the dispatch center was operated by one on-duty firefighter.

The South Attleboro Fire Station was built approximately 20 years ago, and the dispatch center there was initially designed to work as a backup call center. However, over the past two years, infrastructure has been added to the room to support the full dispatch operations of the Attleboro Fire Department.

The prior Union Street Station Dispatch center will be used as office space.

The department coordinated with the Massachusetts State 911 service and Verizon to keep the dispatch operation up and running as the center was moved to its new location.

The move was completed in late April.

“This has been a lengthy transition, and we’re happy to have successfully completed this move,” Chief Lachance said. “I am confident this new location will fully support our dispatch center’s operations and commitment to high quality service to our residents.”

 

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Attleboro Firefighters Union Announces 27th Annual Community Breakfast

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

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

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

Attleboro Firefighters Union Announces 27th Annual Community Breakfast

ATTLEBORO — Chief Scott T. Lachance and Attleboro Firefighters Local 848 President Paul Jacques are pleased to announce that the firefighter union’s annual Community Breakfast will be held this weekend.

WHEN:

Saturday, May 11, from 8-11 a.m.

WHERE:

Attleboro Fire Headquarters, 100 Union St.

WHO:

  • Professional Firefighters of Attleboro Local 848 will be hosting
  • Attleboro residents of all ages are invited to attend

WHAT:

The 27th Annual Attleboro Firefighters Local 848 Community Breakfast is free to all city residents, and attracts hundreds of people each year. Local politicians and retired Attleboro firefighters also attend the breakfast annually.

The breakfast will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, home fries, toast, juice and coffee, and will be served by Local 848 Attleboro Firefighters. Balloons will also be given to children at the breakfast.

The event will also be broadcast live by WARA 1320 AM.

A firefighter’s boot will also be set up at the breakfast to accept donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and other local charities.

For more information about the event, please call 508-222-2325.

 

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Attleboro Fire Department Preparing New Engine for Service

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

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

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

Attleboro Fire Department Preparing New Engine for Service

ATTLEBORO — Chief Scott T. Lachance is pleased to announce that the Attleboro Fire Department recently received its brand-new engine and is currently preparing the truck for service.

Engine 1 is a Pierce Enforcer, with a 450 horsepower Cummins diesel engine and Allison transmission. The truck comes equipped with a pump capable of pumping 1,500 gallons of water per minute, a 750 gallon tank, a 20 gallon Class A foam tank and a 30 gallon Class B foam tank.

The truck was built by Pierce Manufacturing in Wisconsin and was delivered to the Union Street fire station on Tuesday, April 30.

The department is currently in the process of installing equipment on the truck and there will be a training session held with a factory representative later this month. The engine is expected to be put into service in early June.

“We are thrilled to have the newest addition to our fleet of apparatus and are hoping to have it in service in the next few weeks,” Chief Lachance said. “This new engine is the top-of-the-line and should serve the department well for many years to come.”

The new Engine 1 will be used out of the department headquarters at 100 Union St. The current Engine 1, a 2017 Pierce engine, will eventually replace Engine 5, a 2001 Piece engine, which will become a reserve vehicle.

With its newest addition, the Attleboro Fire Department now has four front-line engines, two reserve engines, two ladder trucks, three front-line ambulances and two reserve ambulances.

Serving a city of approximately 45,000 residents, the Attleboro Fire Department went on 8,200 calls last year.

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Attleboro Fire Department Offers Safety Tips During National Poison Prevention Week

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

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

Attleboro Fire Department Offers Safety Tips During National Poison Prevention Week

National Poison Prevention Week is March 17–23

ATTLEBORO — With National Poison Prevention Week ongoing, Chief Scott Lachance wishes to remind Attleboro residents of the dangers of unintentional poisonings for people of all ages.

According to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC), poison centers across the nation receive more than 2 million calls about potential poisonings every year. Young people are at a higher risk of unintentional poisoning, especially children under age six.

Over 90 percent of poison exposures occur in the home. The top five causes of poisoning are painkillers, household cleaning products, sedatives, hypnotics and antipsychotics medicine, cosmetics and personal care products and foreign objects.

“It is important to keep all things like liquid and powder chemicals in their original containers to prevent someone from mistaking them for something else,” Chief Lachance said. “Also considered storing your cleaning products and other chemicals in a high place or a locked cabinet to prevent children from getting a hold of them.”

Poisonings can be prevented. To keep your family safe, Chief Lachance recommends following safety tips provided by HRSA and AAPCC:

Preventing an Unintentional Poisoning:

  • Teach your family to never touch nor consume something if they don’t know what it is.
  • Store common harmful substances out of sight and out of reach of children. These substances may include over-the-counter and pharmaceutical medications, tobacco products, alcohol, cleaning supplies and other disinfectant chemicals, insect repellent and oils.
  • Keep all substances in their original, labeled containers.
  • Never mix chemical substances as they can create dangerous gases when mixed.
  • Always follow the label directions on over-the-counter and pharmaceutical medications. Never share prescription medication.
  • Safely dispose of prescription medications that are no longer needed.

If Someone Has Been Poisoned:

  • Immediately call 1-800-222-1222 to reach your local poison center. Follow the first-aid advice you receive from the poison center.
  • Remain calm. Not all medicines or chemical and household substances are poisonous. Poisonings can often be treated.
  • Get fresh air if the poison was inhaled. Take off clothing and rinse skin for 15 to 20 minutes if poison is on the skin. Rinse eyes for 15 to 20 minutes if poison is in the eyes.
  • Always call 911 if the person is unconscious or not breathing.

National Poison Prevention Week was established by Congress in 1961. It takes place during the third week of March each year and raises awareness to reduce unintentional poisonings and encourage poison prevention through community involvement.

For more information on poison prevention, visit the HRSA website or the AAPCC website, or contact the Attleboro Fire Department 508-222-2110.

 

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