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Georgetown Fire Department Battles House Fire

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Georgetown Fire Department
Fred A. Mitchell Jr., Fire Chief
47 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019

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

Georgetown Fire Department Battles House Fire that Displaces Family

GEORGETOWN —  Chief Fred A. Mitchell Jr. reports that the Georgetown Fire Department battled a house fire on Tuesday night that resulted in the destruction of a single-family residence.

Firefighters responded at 9:50 p.m. to 3 Hardy Terrace. Chief Mitchell was first on scene and observed fire in the basement area, which quickly spread to the first floor after the basement windows failed.

Crews knocked down the heavy flames and then made an interior attack to extinguish the fire. However, the house was considered a total loss from the fire. Chief Mitchell estimated damages in excess of $500,000.

Fire crews from Groveland, Newbury, Rowley and Haverhill and the fire chiefs Richard York from Groveland, Douglas Janvrin Jr. from Newbury, Michael Dwyer from West Newbury and Brian Geiger from Boxford all responded to the scene to provide mutual aid assistance.

West Newbury and Boxford fire crews also provided station coverage to Georgetown during the incident. The State Fire Marshal’s Office also responded to the scene.

All residents safely exited the home prior to the arrival of firefighters, and no one was injured. The displaced family is reportedly staying with relatives.

The origin and cause of the fire are under investigation. A resident reported to officials that he heard a pop in an electrical socket and that he tried to put the flames out with water but was unsuccessful.

The fire investigation is just beginning, but in all situations, Chief Mitchell strong urges all residents to dial 911 the moment that they notice an emergency situation.

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East Bridgewater Police and Fire Respond after Pedestrian is Struck by Vehicle

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Sunday, Jan. 6, 2018

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3299
Email: [email protected]

East Bridgewater Police and Fire Respond after Pedestrian is Struck by Vehicle

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Police Chief Scott Allen and Fire Chief Timothy M. Harhen report that the East Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments responded last evening after a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle.

Rescuers responded at 8:37 p.m. to a location on Harvard Street. Upon arrival, they found a man in the roadway who had been struck by a vehicle.  The victim, a 66-year-old Whitman resident, was taken to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth and was later transferred to Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston with serious injuries.

The motorist, a 47-year-old West Bridgewater woman operating a 2017 Nissan Altima, remained at the scene.

The incident is under investigation by the East Bridgewater Police Department.

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Easton Fire Department Extinguishes Two-Alarm House Fire

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

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019

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

Easton Fire Department Extinguishes Two-Alarm House Fire

Man, Age 84, Found Dead in Home

EASTON —  Chief Kevin Partridge and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey report that a house fire is under investigation after the body of a man was found inside after the fire was put out.

At approximately 8 a.m. Wednesday, Easton firefighters responded to 42 Dean St. for a report of smoke coming from the backside of a single-family home. Upon arrival, firefighters came upon heavy smoke and flames coming from the basement and first floor of the home.

Firefighters were impeded from making an aggressive interior attack due to the presence of an excessive amount of clutter inside the house.

Chief Partridge, who was incident commander at the scene, struck a second alarm and additional firefighters from area departments arrived on scene.

A body, believed to be that of homeowner David Berman, age 84, of Easton, was located by firefighters inside the home. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation by the Easton Fire Department, the Easton Police Department, the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Bristol County District Attorney Crime Prevention and Control (CPAC) Unit. The Medical Examiners’ Office will formally identify the victim and determine the cause of death.

Firefighters from Mansfield, Norton, West Bridgewater, Raynham and Stoughton responded to the scene, while members of the Raynham, Avon and Brockton fire departments provided station coverage for Easton. It took firefighters about two hours to fully extinguish the flames.

No one else was inside the home, and no firefighters were injured during the response. The basement sustained significant fire damage and the first floor and basement had smoke and water damage throughout.

“On behalf of the Easton Fire Department, I would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Berman,” Chief Partridge said. “In speaking with his family this afternoon, I have come to learn that Mr. Berman was both an Air Force and Marine veteran and we are thankful for his service.”

The fire Wednesday was the second fire at a home that the Easton Fire Department responded to in two days. On Tuesday, at 3:53 a.m., Easton Fire responded to a fire at the mobile home park on Turnpike Street.

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Easton Fire Department Extinguishes Mobile Home Fire

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019

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

Easton Fire Department Extinguishes Mobile Home Fire

EASTON — Chief Kevin Partridge reports that the Easton Fire Department extinguished a fire at a mobile home early this morning.

At 3:53 a.m., Easton Fire received a 911 call of a fire at the mobile home park, 305 Turnpike St., in unit 1B.

Engine 1 arrived on scene and saw fire showing on the left side of the trailer and through the roof. Mutual aid companies from the West Bridgewater and Raynham Fire Departments responded to the scene, while the Stoughton Fire Department provided station coverage.

The two occupants of the mobile home had evacuated prior to firefighters’ arrival. A male resident reported hearing what sounded like a pop in the bathroom and woke up to fire and smoke in the home.

The female resident suffered smoke inhalation and was treated and released on scene. No other injuries were reported.

Crews made an aggressive attack and knocked the fire down within 10 minutes. The trailer sustained heavy fire damage in the rear, along with smoke and heat damage throughout the structure, which was deemed uninhabitable.

“I’m extremely proud of the quick and excellent work of responding Easton firefighters,” Chief Partridge said. “I continuously appreciate the dedication from members of this department, who had a very challenging shift. The year ended with three deaths on three separate calls and 2019 started with this structure fire.”

The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation by the Easton Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. However, an on scene investigation indicates that the fire likely started when the bathroom’s ceiling fan ignited.

Earlier in the night, the occupants of the mobile home were cooking and the smoke alarm sounded, which they then disconnected.

“We urge residents to never disconnect their smoke or carbon monoxide alarms,” Chief Partridge said. “If you’re cooking and the smoke alarm sounds, fan the alarm or open windows to remove the smoke, but never disconnect it. The male resident was extremely lucky that he was woken up and both parties were able to safely evacuate.”

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