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Easton Firefighter Graduates from Massachusetts Firefighter Academy

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Easton Fire Department
Kevin Partridge, Fire Chief
413 Bay Road
South Easton, MA 02375

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019

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

Easton Firefighter Graduates from Massachusetts Firefighter Academy

EASTON — Chief Kevin Partridge is pleased to announce that Firefighter Joseph Polito graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) on Friday, Aug. 9.

Firefighter Polito was among the 37 firefighters representing 23 fire departments to graduate from the MFA’s Career Recruit Firefighter Training Class 275. Graduates were recognized at a ceremony at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services headquarters in Stow Friday.

The 10-week program teaches the essentials of fire and non-fire conditions, life safety, search and rescue, ladder operations, water supply, pump operation and fire attack.

Polito was also presented with a Senate and House Citation on behalf of Sen. Walter Timilty, Sen. Mike Brady and Rep. Claire Cronin.

Polito, age 27, was appointed to the department in December 2018. He previously worked as a paramedic for Brewster Ambulance Service for four years and as an EMT for EasCare Ambulance Service.

Following his graduation from the academy, Polito is now certified as a Firefighter I/II and certified in Hazmat Operations.

Polito’s first shift assigned to Group 4 under Capt. Larry Blye will be Thursday, Aug. 15.

“On behalf of the Easton Fire Department, I would like to congratulate Firefighter Polito on this accomplishment. The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy provides a rigorous and comprehensive training program for the state’s firefighters,” Chief Partridge said. “I am confident Firefighter Polito will serve the Easton community well.”

The other 36 graduates represented the fire departments of Beverly, Canton, Fairhaven, Foxborough, Gloucester, Holden, Hopkinton, Mansfield, Medfield, Methuen, Milford, Nahant, Norwood, Reading, Saugus, Scituate, Seekonk, Swampscott, Watertown, Westborough, Westwood and Winchester.

The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy:

At the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, firefighter recruits learn a wide range of skills in an intensive 10-week program. Certified and more experienced firefighters lead classroom instruction, physical fitness training, firefighter skills training and firefighting practice. Students are given training in public fire education, hazardous material incident mitigation, flammable liquids, stress management, confined space rescue techniques and rappelling. Upon successful completion of the Recruit Program, all students have met national standards of National Fire Protection Association 1001.

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Easton Police and Fire Departments Respond to Serious Single-Car Crash

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For Immediate Release

Monday, July 8, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Easton Police and Fire Departments Respond to Serious Single-Car Crash

EASTON — Police Chief Gary Sullivan and Fire Chief Kevin Partridge report that the Easton Police and Fire Departments responded to a serious single-car crash into a utility pole Saturday night.

At approximately 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, Easton police and firefighters responded to a report of a car crash into a utility pole on Lincoln Street. Upon arrival, police and firefighters found that a Toyota Camry had struck a utility pole, splitting the pole in three places.

A 17-year-old girl, of Easton, had been driving the vehicle and was alone in the car. She sustained serious, life threatening injuries in the crash.

Firefighters called for a medical helicopter to transport the teen to a Boston hospital, but the helicopter was unable to come due to inclement weather. The teen was transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton, and was later taken to Boston Medical Center.

The crash remains under investigation by the Easton Police Department.

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Easton Police and Fire Departments Honored by U.S. Postal Service with First Responder Stamps

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For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018

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

Easton Police and Fire Departments Honored by U.S. Postal Service with First Responder Stamps

EASTON — Police Chief Gary Sullivan and Fire Chief Kevin Partridge are pleased to announce that the Easton Police and Fire Departments were honored yesterday by the town’s postmasters with new stamps celebrating the service of first responders.

North Easton Postmaster Diane Watson and South Easton Postmaster Steve Guthrie presented Police Chief Sullivan and Fire Chief Partridge each with a framed commemorative award featuring the stamps, which depict an artist’s illustration of a red-colored firefighter, a white-colored paramedic and a blue-colored police officer.

The ceremony was held at the shared Easton police station and fire station on Lothrop Street on Thursday, Oct. 11.

“This is such a great gesture from our local post offices,” Police Chief Sullivan said. “The stamp design was beautifully done and it’s really nice to be recognized by our friends at the USPS.”

The Honoring First Responders Forever stamp was released by the U.S. Postal Service on Sept. 13.

Artist Brian Stauffer worked with art director and designer Antonio Alcalá and designer Ricky Altizer to create the stamp. As a contributing artist to The New York Times, Time Magazine, The New Yorker and other publications worldwide, Stauffer’s illustrations are best known for bridging traditional and digital realms to create a conceptual take on social issues, according to the USPS.

“A special thank you to both of Easton’s postmasters, Diane Watson and Steve Guthrie, for their presentation,” Fire Chief Partridge said. “The framed, enlarged stamp will look really great in the lobby of our station.”

To purchase the stamps through the Postal Store visit usps.com/shop, by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724) or at local post office locations.

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Easton Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire

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Easton Fire Department
Kevin Patridge, Fire Chief
413 Bay Road
South Easton, MA 02375

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

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

 

Easton Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire

Easton Firefighters responded to a house fire Wednesday afternoon. (Courtesy Photo)

EASTON — Chief Kevin Partridge reports that the Easton Fire Department responded to a fire in a home’s attic earlier this afternoon.

At 2:05 p.m., Easton Firefighters were dispatched to a report of smoke in the attic at 26 Lancelot Lane. Lt. Kyle Riendeau was the first on scene, and reported a working fire to other firefighters en route after observing flames burning through the roof of the home.

Shortly after arriving, incident commander Capt. Michael Greene called for a second alarm in order to ensure adequate manpower was on scene given the extreme heat outdoors. The fire was subsequently brought under control within 45 minutes and was fully knocked down by 3:12 p.m.

Members of the Stoughton, Mansfield, Norton, West Bridgewater and Sharon Fire Departments provided mutual aid at the scene, while the Brockton Fire Department provided station coverage. Brewster Ambulance also responded to the scene and was standing by to assist.

“I’m proud of the work of our firefighters and all of the firefighters who supported us during this incident,” Chief Partridge said. “Everyone coordinated very well with one another and worked efficiently despite the extreme heat to quickly bring the fire under control.”

Two residents were home at the time of the fire, and both safely escaped along with their two dogs. There were no injuries. The cost of the damage to the home is estimated at $250,000.

A preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was caused by a component of the home’s air conditioning unit. The fire remains under investigation by the Easton Fire Department and State Fire Marshal’s Office.

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