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Northeast Metro Tech Metal Fabrication Students Build Gear Rack for Reading Fire Department

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For Immediate Release

Monday, March 18, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

WAKEFIELD — Northeast Metro Tech metal fabrication students partnered with the Reading Fire Department this winter to create a custom gear rack for firefighters.

On March 15, after weeks of putting the project together, Capt. Rick Nelson from the Reading Fire Department visited Northeast to thank students for their work and pick up the rack, which will be used for storing jackets and equipment. Superintendent David DiBarri and Reading School Committee member Robert McCarthy also headed to the shop to praise students’ efforts.

“Community partnerships like with the Reading Fire Department are part of the foundation of Northeast,” Superintendent David DiBarri said. “We always like to seize opportunities that not only benefit a community group, but give students the opportunity to showcase everything they’re learning in shop.”

In January, Capt. Nelson reached out to metal fabrication department head Bill Williams to see if students could construct a 9-by-2-by-5 foot gear rack, as the department recently added four new members and needed an additional storage.

Northeast has a long history working with community departments and organizations, including the Reading Fire Department. About 20 years ago, Northeast created several other similar gear racks for firefighters.

“Everyone at Northeast has always been tremendous to work with, and now that we’ve outgrown the current gear racks we have, Northeast was our first choice for having another one made,” Capt. Nelson said. “Thank you to all the students who dedicated time to this project, Bill Williams and Superintendent DiBarri.”

Over the last two months, metal fabrication students worked on building the rack from the ground up. They drafted a layout of the structure, mapped out supplies and then began measuring, cutting and welding pieces together. They also used a Hossfled bender to make steal hangers that will hold firefighters’ jackets.

“I really liked how the project incorporated everything we’ve been doing over the last couple years here,” said senior Ryan Burke, of Saugus. “We started from scratch and went all the way to having a finished product. During the process I got to learn more about square tubing, which isn’t a material we normally use in shop.”

For the final touches, students added on eight wheels so that the rack can easily be maneuvered. Once completely built, students from the auto body shop powder coated the rack red and the hangers black.

“I want to commend students on a job well done,” McCarthy said. “This was a great budget-friendly project for the Reading Fire Department that really allowed students to shine. As a member of the School Committee, I’m always happy to see these community relations continue to flourish.”

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Town of Marion Holds Memorial Service for Firefighter Thomas Nye

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For Immediate Release

Sunday, March 3, 2019

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

Town of Marion Holds Memorial Service for Firefighter Thomas Nye

MARION — The Town of Marion honored the life and service of Firefighter Thomas Nye during a memorial service today.

Firefighter Nye, age 72, served as a call firefighter with the Marion Fire Department for 45 years. On Feb. 26, he responded to and helped extinguish a chimney fire on Point Road. The following day, he suffered what is believed to be a cardiac incident and was transported to Tobey Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

At noon today, firefighters from around the region marched from the Mattapoisett Police Department, 64 County Road, to the Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Home, 50 County Road (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett for a walk-through.

Following the walk-through, a service was held in the parking lot of the funeral home, which included a moving tribute to Firefighter Nye from Chief Brian Jackvony

“Tom was to all firefighters a mentor,” Chief Jackvony said during the service. “I have heard this word used frequently at the station the last several days. He always answered as many fire calls as possible and always did this with a great sense of pride and ownership for his company, Engine 2. He did this with no thought other than to serve his community and help his brother firefighters in completing their primary mission of saving lives and property.”

The Nye family has a long history serving the Town of Marion. Firefighter Nye worked in station two, which is dedicated in memory of his older brother, Deputy Chief Nathan Nye and now under the command of his nephew, Capt. Christopher Nye.

Firefighter Nye died just a few blocks from the station fighting the chimney fire. Chief Jackvony reflected on Firefighter Nye’s valor, courage, sympathy, honor and love that guided him throughout his career.

“Firefighter Thomas Nye, we will miss you and you will live in our hearts forever,” Chief Jackvony concluded.

Following the Chief’s tribute and prayer service, members of the Marion Fire Department struck Box 41, transmitting Firefighter Nye’s final alarm.

“I was extraordinarily moved by today’s fitting and solemn service, as firefighters and community members came together to honor a man who dedicated the vast majority of his life to serving others,” Town Administrator Paul Dawson said. “I want to thank the more than 100 firefighters from all over who came together today in brotherhood and solidarity.”

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Update #2 from the Town of Berwick and Barnes Family

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Saturday, March 2, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-752-9877
Email: [email protected]

Update from the Town of Berwick and Berwick Fire & Rescue Department

Barnes Family Statement Included

Firefighters to Maintain 24-Hour Vigil Over Captain Joel Barnes

BERWICK, Maine — The Town of Berwick and the firefighting community in New England and beyond are collectively in mourning today after the line of duty death of Berwick Fire & Rescue Captain Joel Barnes, who died fighting a four-alarm fire that injured four other firefighters on Friday afternoon.

Captain Barnes, age 32, was a paramedic and served as the Berwick Fire & Rescue training officer and emergency medical services coordinator. He previously worked for the Horry County, South Carolina Fire Rescue Department, South Berwick Rescue, York Ambulance and the Old Orchard Beach Fire Department before joining Berwick Fire in July 2016. He was also an active per diem firefighter for Town of Acton, Maine.

Captain Barnes died in a large apartment fire on Bell Street Friday. The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation. An initial finding indicates that Captain Barnes was leading another firefighter in an interior attack of the fire when conditions suddenly worsened.

“Captain Barnes died a hero, battling a large and dangerous building fire. He made the ultimate sacrifice for his community,” said Berwick Fire Chief Dennis Plante.

Added Berwick Town Manager Stephen G. Eldridge: “Firefighters run toward danger and into places that everyone else is running away from. Captain Barnes lost his life saving others, while we honor him, we are struck with a profound sense of grief today. On behalf of the enter Berwick community, I wish to thank everyone for their offers of support and expressions of condolence.”

24-Hour Vigil

Firefighters began a 24-hour constant vigil over the body of Captain Barnes since the arrival of a procession from the medical examiner’s office in Concord, New Hampshire to the Tasker Funeral Home in Dover. The vigil will continue without interruption until the funeral services.

Statement of the Barnes Family

“Joel always wanted to be a firefighter. He died doing the job he loved, helping his brother firefighters. Joel died a hero, and while nothing can ease the tremendous sense of loss and grief that we are now feeling, we are proud that his final actions were selfless.

“Joel leaves his mother, father, sister, brother-in-law, niece and nephew, along with extended family. We have been overwhelmed by expressions of sorrow and offers of support from our neighbors in Berwick, from throughout Maine and New Hampshire, and from the firefighting community.

“We are asking for privacy so that our family can come together during this time.” — The Barnes Family

Fund Established

The family of Captain Barnes requests that any donations being made in his name go to the Berwick Volunteer Firefighters Association in his memory c/o Kennebunk Saving Bank, 2 School St., Berwick, ME 03901.

Additional Updates

This is the latest of several updates that will be distributed as new information becomes available. Funeral arrangements are still being finalized.

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Easton Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire

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

For Immediate Release

Friday, March 1, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Easton Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire

The Easton Fire Department extinguished a fire on Turnpike Street that is believed to have started after a space heater ignited. (Photo Courtesy Easton Fire)

EASTON — Chief Kevin Partridge reports that the Easton Fire Department extinguished a fire in a bedroom of a home on Turnpike Street.

At approximately 7 p.m., Easton Fire received a 911 call from a driver who had passed by 49 Turnpike St. and saw fire showing from a first floor window.

Easton’s Engine 2 and 4, along with Ladder 1, the West Bridgewater Fire Department and Brewster Ambulance responded to the scene, while the Stoughton Fire Department provided station coverage.

First arriving crews found smoke showing and a working fire in a rear bedroom on the first floor. The mattress and nightstand had caught fire, with flames climbing up the wall to the ceiling.

Firefighters were able to make a quick and aggressive attack, knocking down the fire within 10 minutes and preventing extension into the rest of the home.

“Crews did an excellent job quickly putting out the fire and containing damage to the one bedroom,” Chief Partridge said. “Due to their aggressive attack, there was minimal damage to the majority of the home.”

No one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

The bedroom sustained fire and water damage, with the house sustaining moderate smoke damage throughout. The American Red Cross arrived on scene and is working with the homeowners.

Firefighters cleared the scene around 8 p.m.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Easton Fire Department, however a preliminary investigation indicates that a plugged in space heater likely ignited.

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