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Dighton Fire Department Puts New Ambulance Into Service

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Dighton Fire Department
Christopher Maguy, Chief
300 Main St.
Dighton, MA 02715

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: [email protected]

Dighton Fire Department Puts New Ambulance Into Service

DIGHTON – Chief Christopher Maguy is pleased to announce that the Dighton Fire Department’s new ambulance was put into service on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Dighton Fire received delivery of the new ambulance on Tuesday, July 30. Ambulance 1, is a Braun Ford F-450 Type 1 Ambulance, from Hopkinton-based Bulldog Fire. The department has spent the past week readying the truck with its required equipment.

“We’re pleased to have our new ambulance now in service,” Chief Maguy said. “We look forward to having this new state-of-the-art vehicle at our disposal to assist our community for many years to come.” 

The ambulance is now housed at Dighton Fire Rescue Station 1 to be used by all personnel.

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Dighton Fire Department Receives New Ambulance

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Dighton Fire Department
Christopher Maguy, Chief
300 Main St.
Dighton, MA 02715

For Immediate Release

Friday, Aug. 2, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: [email protected]

Dighton Fire Department Receives New Ambulance

DIGHTON – Chief Christopher Maguy is pleased to announce that the Dighton Fire Department received its new ambulance this week and is working to prepare the vehicle for service later this month.

The Dighton Fire Department received delivery of its new Ambulance 1, a Braun Ford F-450 Type 1 Ambulance, from Hopkinton-based Bulldog Fire Apparatus on Tuesday, July 30.

Over the next several days the department will be outfitting the new ambulance with its required equipment and it will be put into service to proudly serve the residents of the Town of Dighton.

The custom Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance features a Knox Box Medication Vault, built-in medication refrigerator, Code 3 Germ-Killing Patient Compartment and Stryker Power-LOAD stretcher system. The technology systems include a Sierra Wireless Modem, custom mounted docking stations and lighting powered by Vital Vio. The unit’s exterior is equipped with a sliding curbside door and howler siren.

“We’re very proud to be putting this ambulance into service,” Chief Maguy said. “This new state-of-the-art unit replaces an older ambulance which will enhance our department’s ability to protect and assist our community during medical calls and emergency situations.”

Once in service, the new ambulance unit will be housed at Dighton Fire Rescue Station 1 and will be used by all personnel.

The new ambulance joins the department’s existing fleet which includes three pumper engines, one ladder, one heavy rescue, two small forestry units, one large forestry unit and two other ALS ambulances. The Dighton Fire Department also houses the Southeastern Regional EMS Mass Casualty Incident trailer, the Bristol County Foam Cache and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection spill trailer.

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Dighton Fire Department Extinguishes Vehicle Fire at Auto Auction Business

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Dighton Fire Department
Christopher Maguy, Chief
300 Main St.
Dighton, MA 02715

For Immediate Release

Friday, Aug. 2, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: [email protected]

Dighton Fire Department Extinguishes Vehicle Fire at Auto Auction Business

DIGHTON – Chief Christopher Maguy reports that the Dighton Fire Department extinguished a vehicle fire that destroyed five vehicles at a local auto auction business early this morning.

At approximately 12:25 a.m. Friday, the Dighton Fire Department responded to Manheim New England, 123 Williams St. for a report of a car fire.

Upon arrival firefighters located a group of vehicles that were on fire in an outside parking lot.

The responding crews were Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, Ambulance 1, Rescue 1, Car 1 and Car 2.

Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the flames.

There were no reported injuries in the incident.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation and at this time, the incident is not considered suspicious.

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Dighton Fire Department Offers Safety Reminders After EEE Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes in Town

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Dighton Fire Department
Christopher Maguy, Chief
300 Main St.
Dighton, MA 02715

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: [email protected]

Dighton Fire Department Offers Safety Reminders After EEE Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes in Town

DIGHTON – Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Christopher Maguy  announces that the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus has been confirmed in mosquitoes tested in Dighton.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has confirmed that the EEE virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from the western part of Dighton.

EEE is a rare but serious illness spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. While EEE can infect people of all ages, people under 15 or over 50 years of age are at the greatest risk for serious illness.

“During this time of year it’s great to be outside, especially in the early evening hours when the temperature begins to cool,” Chief Maguy said. “That is also the time that mosquitoes come out and start biting. Please be mindful of the peak hours that mosquitoes are out and make sure your young children are not exposed to bug bites while outside.”

Chief Maguy recommends the follow safety precautions offered by the MDPH to protect yourself and your loved ones:

Avoid Mosquito Bites

  • Be aware of peak mosquito hours: The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during the evening or early morning. If you are outdoors at any time and notice mosquitoes around you, take steps to avoid being bitten by moving indoors, covering up and/or wearing repellent.
  • Clothing can help reduce mosquito bites: Although it may be difficult to do when it’s hot, wearing long sleeves, long pants and socks while outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.
  • Apply insect repellent when you go outdoors. Use a repellent with DEET, permethrin, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus according to the instructions on the product label. DEET products should not be used on infants under two months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30 percent or less on older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age. Permethrin products are intended for use on items such as clothing, shoes, bed nets and camping gear and should not be applied directly to your skin.

Mosquito-Proof Your Home

  • Drain standing water: Many mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by either draining or getting rid of items that hold water. Check rain gutters and drains. Empty any unused flowerpots and wading pools and change water in birdbaths frequently.
  • Install or repair window and door screens: Some mosquitoes like to come indoors. Keep them outside by having tightly-fitting screens on all of your windows and doors.

Information about EEE and reports of current and historical EEE virus activity in Massachusetts can be found on the MDPH website at www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito.

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