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Burlington Police and Fire Respond to Crash Involving MBTA Ride Bus

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

For Immediate Release

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

Burlington Police and Fire Respond to Crash Involving MBTA Ride Bus

BURLINGTON — Police Chief Michael Kent and Fire Chief Steven Yetman report that the Burlington police and fire departments responded to a crash involving a Ride small passenger bus this morning.

At approximately 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, police and firefighters responded to Winn Street at Wyman Road for a report of a motor vehicle crash with injuries. Upon arrival, police and firefighters found that the crash had involved two vehicles, a Ride small passenger bus and a car.

Four patients, including both drivers and both passengers on the bus, were taken to local hospitals by Burlington Fire Ambulance, Woburn Fire Ambulance and two Armstrong Ambulances. None of the injuries those patients sustained are believed to be life-threatening.

The operator of the van is a 37-year-old Randolph man and the passengers are Woburn women ages 37 and 61. The operator of the car is 72-year-old man from Natick.

A preliminary police investigation indicates that the driver of the car crossed the double yellow line and struck the passenger bus. The car driver was the sole occupant of that vehicle.

The bus involved in the crash is registered to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Association (MBTA) as part of The Ride service. The Ride is a paratransit service of the MBTA designed for individuals with disabilities that prevent them from using traditional bus routes, subways, trolleys or other services.

Woburn Police and MBTA Transit Police also responded to the scene.

Traffic was temporarily detoured around Winn Street while police and firefighters responded to the scene. The road was reopened by 10:15 a.m.

This crash is under investigation by the Burlington Police Department.

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Burlington Fire Department Provides Toy Safety Tips

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Burlington Fire Department
Chief Steve Yetman
21 Center St.
Burlington, MA 01803

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-791-7627
Email: [email protected]

Burlington Fire Department Provides Toy Safety Tips

BURLINGTON – As residents continue their holiday shopping, the Burlington Fire Department is reminding everyone of several safety tips to consider when selecting gifts, especially for young children.

“It’s always rewarding to give kids toys they’ll enjoy for the holidays, but I hope that parents will keep safety concerns in mind to ensure their children can remain safe while playing,” Chief Steven Yetman said. “These safety tips provide valuable guidance and will help residents prevent needless injuries in young children.”

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2016 there were an estimated 240,000 toy-related injuries treated in emergency rooms in the United States. Of these injuries, 39 percent were classified as lacerations, contusions or abrasions, and 45 percent were to the head and face area, the most commonly affected area of the body.

To prevent injury, the Burlington Fire Department recommends the following tips from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health:

Shopping for Gifts:

  • Check for safety labels that say the toy is non-toxic as well as age recommendations for the item;
  • Find games that meet your child’s abilities, age, and interest; and
  • Pick products with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) label. The label means that it has met the national safety standards.

Toy Safety at Home

  • Stay attentive by incorporating safe practices in their playtime.
  • Remain up-to-date with recent recalls. If your child owns one of the items recalled make sure to remove it.
  • Tell your child to clean up after playtime. Safely organizing toys can prevent accidents such as tripping or falling.
  • Avoid toys with tiny parts for children younger than 3 years old. These small items pose a choking hazard.
  • Examine toys for safety hazards, pointed edges, and broken pieces.
  • Use a small parts tester to make sure toys don’t pose a choking hazard.

For more information about toy safety standards and recalls, contact the CPSC at 301-504-7923.

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Burlington Fire Department Offers Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips

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Burlington Fire Department
Chief Steve Yetman
21 Center St.
Burlington, MA 01803

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-791-7627
Email: [email protected]

 

Burlington Fire Department Offers Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips

BURLINGTON – With the cold, winter weather in full effect, Chief Steven Yetman and the Burlington Fire Department recommend that residents follow several carbon monoxide safety tips to prevent tragedies from occurring during the holiday season and beyond.

The odorless, colorless, tasteless, and poisonous gas is produced whenever any fuel is burned, such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood or charcoal.

“It’s important to take proactive steps to avoid falling victim to carbon monoxide poisoning,” Chief Yetman said. “This gas is deadly, and I want to remind everyone to install carbon monoxide detectors and be sure to clear snow away from car and home exhaust pipes.”

Hundreds of people die accidentally every year from CO poisoning caused by malfunctioning or improperly used fuel-burning appliances. It can be especially dangerous during the winter months, as snow often creates drifts that cover furnace and dryer exhaust vents, and blocks car tailpipes, forcing CO back into homes or vehicles.

Other sources of CO include furnaces and water heaters, chimneys, wood stoves, grills, camping stoves, gas ovens and gas snow removal or yard equipment machines.

Exposure to carbon monoxide can produce flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, confusion, fainting, unconsciousness, and in serious cases, can be fatal. If you suspect you have be exposed to CO, get out of the house and call the fire department from a cell phone or a neighbor’s house. If you experience any symptoms associated with CO poisoning, seek medical attention immediately.

Chief Yetman asks that residents follow these safety procedures outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services:

  • Before the heating season every year, have a qualified service technician inspect your appliances.
  • Check vent pipes, flues and chimneys for leaks or blockages.
  • Always make sure furnace and dryer exhaust vents are clear of snow.
  • Use care when shoveling out vehicles, and be sure the tail pipe and undercarriage are free of snow before turning on the engine.
  • Don’t leave a vehicle running inside a garage, even if the door is open. Fumes will quickly build up inside a home if the two spaces are connected.
  • Never use a charcoal grill, gasoline-powered engines (generators, chain saws, blowers, weed trimmers, mowers, or snow blowers) indoors or near doors or windows. Place grills and generators outside, facing away from doors, windows and vents.
  • Do not use a gas oven to heat your home.
  • Install carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home, except unfinished basements or attics. Do not place a CO alarm in a garage, furnace room, or near the stove or fireplace.
  • Locate CO alarms near bedrooms so family members will wake up if the alarm goes off at night. Alarms should be kept away from open windows or doors, excessively hot, cold or damp areas and “dead-air spaces,” such as corners of rooms and peaks of ceilings.
  • To ensure that carbon monoxide alarms are functioning properly, they should be replaced every five to seven years according to directions. After a prolonged power outage, back-up batteries should be checked.

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*Joint Release* Burlington Police and Fire Departments Share Holiday Decorating Safety Tips

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Burlington Police Department
Michael Kent
Chief of Police
45 Center St.
Burlington, MA 01803
Burlington Fire Department
Steven Yetman, Fire Chief
21 Center St.
Burlington, MA 01803

For Immediate Release

Monday, Dec. 4, 2017

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

 

*Joint Release*

Burlington Police and Fire Departments Share Holiday Decorating Safety Tips

BURLINGTON — With the holiday season in full swing, Police Chief Michael Kent and Fire Chief Steven Yetman would like to provide residents with several important decorating safety tips to best ensure that everyone enjoys this time of year.

“While we love seeing the decorations many of our residents display for the holidays, we want to remind everyone to make sure they’re properly and safely put in place,” Chief Kent said. “We know people have a lot going on this time of year, but taking these few extra steps can help to avoid any unfortunate mishaps.”

According to the National Fire Protection Association, electrical distribution or lighting equipment was involved in two out of every five Christmas tree fires in homes. Additionally, the top four days for home candle fires were New Year’s Day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Christmas Eve.

“The holiday season is when most house fires occur each year,” Chief Yetman said. “Please be sure be mindful not to plug in too many lights and decorations into extension cords and power strips so they don’t become overloaded.”

In order to keep your home safe from fire this season, Chief Kent and Chief Yetman recommend residents follow safety tips from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services:

  • Water fresh Christmas trees daily, and keep them away from heaters, fireplaces and candles.
  • Turn off holiday lights when you leave the house or go to bed.
  • Always blow out candles before leaving a room or going to sleep. Be sure to burn candles inside a 1-foot “circle of safety,” free of anything that can catch fire.
  • Never leave food that’s cooking unattended, and keep a timer with you when baking. If a pan catches fire, put a lid on it to smother the flames and turn off the heat.
  • Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, like curtains, upholstery or holiday decorations.
  • Keep matches and lighters out of sight and reach of children.
  • Develop and practice a home fire escape plan with at least two ways out and a meeting place outdoors. In the event of a fire, get out and stay out of the house and call 911.
  • Make sure all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are working. Consider placing a battery operated smoke detector right inside your tree.
  • Use caution with extension cords. Don’t overload them and never put cords underneath rugs, as this can damage the cord and cause an electrical fire.
  • If you or anyone in your family smokes, do so outside with a proper ashtray to dispose of cigarettes.

For more information on holiday safety tips, visit the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services’ website or contact the Burlington Police Department at 781-272-1212 or Burlington Fire Department at 781-272-2211.

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