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Easton Firefighters Graduate from Fall River Firefighting Academy

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

For Immediate Release

Friday, Aug. 23, 2019

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

Easton Firefighters Graduate from Fall River Firefighting Academy

EASTON — Chief Kevin Partridge is pleased to announce that three firefighters graduated from the Fall River Firefighting Academy last week.

Firefighters Carse Brown, Matthew Ingeno and Antonio Ioannidis were among the 22 firefighters representing four fire departments to graduate from the Fall River Firefighting Academy’s 29th class on Friday, Aug. 16.

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.

Brown, Ingeno and Ioannidis were also presented with a citation by from Massachusetts State Senator Mike Brady and Massachusetts State Representative David DeCoste.

All three firefighters were appointed to the department in March. Following graduation, they are now certified as Firefighter I/II.

Brown, age 25, has worked as a paramedic for Brewster Ambulance Service since 2014. Brown completed his first shift assigned to Group 1 on Tuesday.

Ingeno, age 29, has worked as a paramedic for Brewster Ambulance Service since 2015. He also previously worked at RE Lyons & Son Fire Equipment in Rockland. Ingeno completed his first shift assigned to Group 3 yesterday.

Ioannidis, age 23, has worked at Brewster Ambulance Service since 2017 and as a paramedic in Fall River since November. He also previously worked at the Waitsfield-Fayston Fire Department and Mad River Valley Ambulance, both in Vermont. Ioannidis completed his first shift assigned to Group 2 on Wednesday.

“I am proud to congratulate these three newest members of our department on their graduation from this program,” Chief Partridge said. “These firefighters have completed extensive training and I look forward to seeing the contributions each firefighter will make to our department and community.”

The other 19 graduates represented the fire departments of Fall River, Somerset and Fairhaven.

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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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Gloucester Firefighter Graduates from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy

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

For Immediate Release

Friday, March 8, 2019

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

 

Gloucester Firefighter Graduates from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy

Firefighter Sean Ellis graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Friday, and was recognized at a ceremony at the Department of Fire Services headquarters in Stow. (Courtesy Photo Massachusetts Firefighting Academy)

GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that Firefighter Sean Ellis graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) Friday.

On Friday, March 8, Firefighter Ellis was among the 36 firefighters representing 23 fire departments to graduate from the MFA’s Career Recruit Firefighter Training Class 271. Graduates were recognized at a ceremony at the  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.

Firefighter Ellis, age 26, a lifelong Gloucester resident, was hired by the Gloucester Fire Department in February 2018. A Navy veteran, he served on the USS McFaul DDG 74 in Norfolk, Virginia for four years as a damage controlman, third class. He is a certified paramedic, and holds an associate’s degree in fire science from North Shore Community College.

“The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy prepares firefighters with a rigorous, comprehensive training,” Chief Smith said. “Firefighter Ellis worked extremely hard to complete this program, and I am proud of his commitment to serve the city of Gloucester and better his firefighting skills.”

The other 35 graduates represented the fire departments of Andover, Attleboro, Bourne, Franklin, Haverhill, Hyannis, Littleton, Malden, Marlborough, Medford, Medway, Raynham, Revere, Salem, Sandwich, Stoughton, Sturbridge, Wakefield, Waltham, Wayland, West Bridgewater and Yarmouth.

 

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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Gloucester Firefighter Graduates from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy

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

For Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 19, 2018

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

Gloucester Firefighter Graduates from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy

Firefighter Lukas McRobb graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy today. (Courtesy Photo)

GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that a Gloucester firefighter graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy today.

Firefighter Lukas McRobb, was among 38 firefighters from 28 departments to graduate from the academy’s 268th class. Graduates were recognized at a ceremony at the Department of Fire Services headquarters in Stow.

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. Firefighter McRobb is now certified at the level of Firefighter I and II and in hazardous materials first responder operation.

“We’re excited to have firefighter McRobb back from the academy and serving the Gloucester community,” Chief Smith said. “The rigorous professional training will make him an asset to this department.”

The other 37 graduates represented the fire departments of Acton, Burlington, Canton, Chelsea, Danvers, East Bridgewater, Fairhaven, Fitchburg, Gardner, Hanover, Haverhill, Hingham, Hopkinton, Maynard, Methuen, Newton, North Andover, Norwell, Randolph, Scituate, Seekonk, Walpole, Wayland, Wellfleet, West Bridgewater, Westford and Weymouth.

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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