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Funeral Arrangements for Acton Firefighter Luke Magnant

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ACTON — Chief Robert Hart and the Acton Fire Department are reporting on arrangements for Acton Firefighter Luke Magnant, who died suddenly over the weekend.

  • Calling hours: Thursday, Sept. 12 from 4-7 p.m. at the Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St., North Grafton.
  • Firefighters wishing to attend, please assemble at the funeral home at 3 p.m. in Class A dress uniforms.
  • A graveside service will be held on Friday September 13 at the Pine Grove Cemetery. 28 Waterville St, North Grafton. 
  • Firefighters wishing to attend the graveside service please assemble at the cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Class A dress.

“Luke was a beloved member of our department whose big smile and trademark good nature will be deeply missed,” Chief Hart said earlier this week. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this extraordinarily difficult time.”

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Town of Rockport to Hold 9/11 Ceremony

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Town of Rockport
Director of Emergency Services Mark Schmink
34 Broadway
Rockport, MA 01966

For Immediate Release

Monday, Sept. 9, 2019

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

Town of Rockport to Hold 9/11 Ceremony

ROCKPORT — Emergency Management Director Mark Schmink reports that Town of Rockport will hold a 9/11 ceremony this week and invites community members to attend.

WHEN:

Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Central Fire Station, 37 Broadway

WHAT:

Under the leadership and guidance of Schmink, who is also the Assistant Chief of the Rockport Police Department, and Fire Chief James Doyle, the town will hold a 9/11 ceremony to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

“The Rockport Fire Department has a long history and tradition of honoring fallen firefighters and gathering to support its membership and families of those in the service who were injured or lost,” Schmink said.

The schedule of events is as follows:

  • Opening remarks: Fire Chief James Doyle
  • Introduction of dignitaries: Town Administrator Mitchell Vieira
  • Invocation by clergy: Rev. Matthew Wigton
  • Moment of silence: Assistant Chief Kirk Keating
  • National Anthem: Cheryl Keating
  • Remarks by Board of Selectmen: Paul Murphy
  • Fire prayer: Lead by the Rockport Fire Department
  • Police prayer: Lead by the Rockport Police Department
  • EMS prayer: Lead by Rockport ambulance personnel
  • Closing remarks: Assistant Fire Chief Stephen Abell Jr.
  • Benediction by clergy: Pastor Derek Van Gulden
  • Striking of the Four Fives: Fireman’s Association
  • Taps: Firefighter Eric Beaulieu

“The fire service and its membership continue to show support for the community and each other,” Chief Doyle said. “This is just another example of how we honor the lives and memories of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to others.”

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Gloucester Fire Department Responds after Umbrella Injures 13-Year-Old Boy at Good Harbor Beach

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Department
Eric Smith, Fire Chief
8 School St.
Gloucester, MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Friday, Aug. 9, 2019

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

Gloucester Police and Fire Respond after Umbrella Injures 13-Year-Old Boy at Good Harbor Beach

GLOUCESTER –Fire Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department responded to Good Harbor Beach today after a 13-year-old boy was injured by an umbrella.

At approximately 1:40 p.m., firefighters responded to Good Harbor Beach for a report of a person injured by an umbrella. Upon arrival, first responders learned that a 13-year-old Florida boy had sustained serious, but not life-threatening injuries after he was struck by an umbrella that had gone airborne.

Gloucester EMTs carried the boy off of the beach, and he was transported by ambulance to Beverly Hospital.

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Stoneham Fire Department Extinguishes Two-Alarm Residential Fire

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Stoneham Fire Department
Chief Matthew Grafton
25 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180-2044

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, July 30 , 2019

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

Stoneham Fire Department Extinguishes Two-Alarm Residential Fire

Stoneham firefighters stretch a hose into a home on Pomeworth Street. (Courtesy Photo Stoneham Fire)

STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton reports that the Stoneham Fire Department extinguished a two-alarm fire at a home this afternoon.

At approximately 1:45 p.m., Stoneham Fire received a 911 call reporting a basement fire at home on Pomeworth Street.

Ladder 1 and Engine 2 responded to the scene and found heavy smoke showing from a three-story wood frame home. Due to today’s extreme heat and size of the building, a second alarm was struck.

Crews from Winchester, Wakefield, Melrose, Reading and Woburn arrived to assist while the Saugus, Medford and Malden fire departments provided station coverage.

Firefighters first entered the basement and found no fire conditions. They then went to the first floor and encountered heavy smoke and a small fire in one of the bedrooms, which they quickly put out.

Residents of the home were outside prior to firefighters’ arrival and no one was injured.

After ventilating smoke from the entire building, crews cleared the scene just after 2:30 p.m.

“Given how hot it is today and the amount of smoke crews encountered, this fire had the potential to be extremely dangerous,” Chief Grafton said. “Thankfully the fire was small in nature and we were able to quickly get it under control and prevent extension. I want to thank all the responding companies who assisted us this afternoon.”

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Stoneham Fire Department, Stoneham Police Department and State Fire Marshal’s Office.

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