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Raynham Fire Chief James Januse Celebrates Retirement after 49 Years

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Raynham Fire Department
Chief James T. Januse
37 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Friday, June 28, 2019

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

Raynham Fire Chief James Januse Celebrates Retirement after 49 Years

RAYNHAM — Family, friends, colleagues, town officials and fire chiefs from around the region celebrated the upcoming retirement of Raynham Fire Chief James T. Januse today.

Chief Januse officially retires on Sunday, June 30, after 49 years as a member of the Raynham Fire Department.

He started his career as a call firefighter for the department in 1970. In 1993, he was named a full-time firefighter, a role that he held for nine years until being promoted to lieutenant in 2002. He was promoted to be the department’s chief in 2008.

For Chief Januse, even though his career with Raynham Fire began in 1970, his time with the department began much earlier, as a child, when his father Theodore Januse served as the department’s first full-time chief. Keeping the family tradition alive, Chief Januse’s son James W. Januse is currently a Firefighter/Paramedic for the department.

“The Raynham Fire Department has been a tremendous part of my life and my family’s for many, many years,” Chief Januse said. “I was honored to follow in the footsteps of my father and now to see my son working on the department makes me incredibly proud. The Raynham Fire Department is in our family’s blood.”

Chief Januse still remembers the sound of the horn on top of the Orchard Street fire station that would sound to alert all of the call firefighters in town to respond, back when the department was mostly made up of part-time on-call firefighters.

Now, Chief Januse leaves a department that he has guided into the 21st century with modern technology and top-of-the-line equipment for his firefighters. When he started as a full-time firefighter, there were four full-time firefighters per shift. As the demand for round the clock coverage in town grew, so did the fire department, which now employs 26 full-time first responders.

On Friday, a celebration of Chief Januse’s career was held at the fire station with several fire service members and town officials in attendance. As a final salute to his career, several fire chiefs from across the region rode through the department’s parking lot with their red lights flashing as a sign of respect. The ride-through is a tradition among Bristol County fire chiefs.

Deputy Chief Bryan LaCivita will take over as chief on July 1 and said Chief Januse has been instrumental in helping to guide and mentor him throughout his career.

 

“Chief has always been supportive of me and has been a great influence on my career,” Deputy Chief LaCivita said. “He was my lieutenant and I was the senior guy on his shift. When he got promoted to chief, I got promoted to lieutenant and eventually deputy chief. It’s been great to be recognized by him for my hard work and working alongside him over the years. I know I have some pretty big shoes to fill come July 1 but I’m excited and ready for the challenge.”

Once he retires, Chief Januse plans to spend more time with his family and go on more fishing trips with his friend, retired Raynham Fire Deputy Chief Denis Murphy.

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Raynham Fire Department’s Barrett Johnson to be Promoted to Deputy Chief

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Raynham Fire Department
Chief James T. Januse
37 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 24, 2019

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

Raynham Fire Department’s Barrett Johnson to be Promoted to Deputy Chief

RAYNHAM — Chief James T. Januse is pleased to announce that Barrett Johnson will be promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief on July 1.

Johnson, who is currently a captain of the department, will start his new role when current Deputy Chief Bryan LaCivita becomes the department’s new chief following the retirement of Chief Januse.

“Barrett has been a valuable asset to our department throughout his career. With him and Chief LaCivita taking the reigns of the department when I retire, I am confident that the town will be in good hands,” Chief Januse said.

Johnson began his career with the Raynham Fire Department as a call firefighter in 1995. He was hired full-time in 1998. In 2012, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. He was named Captain in 2017.

Johnson, who also serves a paramedic for the department, will be responsible for assisting the chief with fire operations, fire prevention and administrative duties, once his promotion takes affect.

A promotion ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 11 at Raynham Town Hall at 7 p.m., where he will be accompanied by his wife and three children.

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Bryan LaCivita Appointed to be New Raynham Fire Chief After Retirement of Chief James Januse

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Raynham Fire Department
Chief James T. Januse
37 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

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

Bryan LaCivita Appointed to be New Raynham Fire Chief After Retirement of Chief James Januse

RAYNHAM — The Raynham Fire Department is pleased to announce that Bryan LaCivita has been appointed as its new chief.

The Raynham Board of Selectmen announced the appointment at their meeting Tuesday night. LaCivita, who currently serves as the department’s deputy chief, will take over the duties as chief once Chief James Januse retires on June 30.

“I am honored to lead this fire department and to continue serving the community I grew up in,” LaCivita said. “I look forward to further fostering relationships with our residents, business owners and town officials, and I know I have big shoes to fill with the retirement of Chief Januse. I would like to personally thank Chief Januse for all that he has done for me and for the Raynham Fire Department throughout his decades of service to the town.”

Chief Januse announced his retirement on Jan. 7 after 49 years with the department. He has served as the department’s chief since 2008, following in the footsteps of his father, former Raynham Fire Chief Theodore Januse.

LaCivita, age 45, is a Raynham native and has two sons, Shaun, age 12, and Kyle, age 10, with his wife Kim.

LaCivita began his career as a call firefighter/EMT in 1993. He was hired full-time in 1995 and graduated from fire recruit training in 1996. LaCivita became certified as a paramedic in 1998. From there he rose through the ranks as a lieutenant in 2008, a captain/fire inspector in 2012 and was named deputy chief in 2017.

In October last year, LaCivita was granted accreditation for the level of fire chief by the Massachusetts Fire Service Commission. In January, LaCivita  graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program and received his accreditation as a Fire Prevention Officer 2.

“I am extremely fortunate to be surrounded by such a talented group of firefighters and most importantly, my supportive and loving family,” LaCivita said.

LaCivita, who grew up in Raynham, is a graduate of Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School. He earned his associate’s degree in criminal justice from Bristol Community College and a bachelor’s degree in fire science from American Public University.

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Raynham Fire Department Offers Safety Tips During National Poison Prevention Week

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Raynham Fire Department
Chief James T. Januse
37 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

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

Raynham Fire Department Offers Safety Tips During National Poison Prevention Week

National Poison Prevention Week is March 17–23

RAYNHAM — With National Poison Prevention Week ongoing, Chief James Januse wishes to remind Raynham 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.

“People should periodically check their cabinets and drawers for any old or unused cleaning products or chemicals and dispose of them properly,” Chief Januse said. “Making sure everything is in its proper container and labelled correctly can also be helpful in preventing accidental poisonings.”

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.

Poisonings can be prevented. To keep your family safe, Chief Januse 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 Raynham Fire Department 508-824-2713.

 

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