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Stoneham Fire Department Welcomes New Member

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

For Immediate Release

Friday, June 28 , 2019

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

Stoneham Fire Department Welcomes New Member

Firefighter Mike Paone, left, was sworn into the Stoneham Fire Department this morning. (Courtesy Photo Stoneham Fire Department)

STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton is pleased to announce that Firefighter Mike Paone was sworn into the Stoneham Fire Department this morning.

Firefighter Paone is a 2014 graduate of Stoneham High School and was officially sworn in during a ceremony at Town Hall by Town Clerk Maria Sagarino on Friday, June 28.

Following high school, Firefighter Paone entered the U.S. Marine Corps. He was deployed to the Middle East and Japan as an infantry rifleman aboard the U.S.S. Ashland from 2015-2016 and also spent eight months in Norway and Sweden from 2017-2018.

During his time in the military, Firefighter Paone completed the mountain communication course, where he became proficient in all aspects of mountain command and control communications. He also completed the designated marksman course, military operating urban training and team leader course. Upon his honorable discharge in September 2018, Firefighter Paone had achieved the rank of Corporal.

“We’re pleased to give Mike the opportunity to become a firefighter after honorably serving our country,” Chief Grafton said. “He brings a unique set of skills that I know will be beneficial to community members, and we look forward to him joining the ranks this fall after graduating from the fire academy.”

Firefighter Paone is currently enrolled in an EMT course and will enter the MetroFire Academy hosted by Boston Fire Department at Moon Island on July 8.

Chief Grafton would like to thank Boston Fire Commissioner Joseph Finn and the Boston Fire Department for hosting the MetroFire Academy in July.

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JOB POSTING: Groveland Fire Department Seeks Call Firefighter Applicants

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Groveland Fire Department
Richard York, Interim Fire Chief
Public Safety Building
181 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Friday, June 7, 2019

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

JOB POSTING: Groveland Fire Department Seeks Call Firefighter Applicants

GROVELAND — Interim Fire Chief Richard York announces that the Groveland Fire Department is seeking applicants to fill on-call firefighter positions.

The Groveland Fire Department is looking for applicants that already have their Emergency Medical Technician Basic certification, and preferably have completed their Firefighter 1-2 training. The department is also seeking applicants with daytime availability.

To download an application to apply to become a Groveland firefighter, click here. Applicants can send their resume and application to Chief York at [email protected].

About the Groveland Fire Department

Groveland Fire Rescue provides its services out of two Fire Stations in Groveland. Central Station, which is located at 181 Main St, and South Station, located at 107 Washington St.

From January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 the Department responded to a total of 759 emergency calls for service, serving a population of 6,500 residents and an area of 9.4 square miles. Groveland Fire Rescue is part of the District 15 Mutual Aid network and provides mutual aid for all services to surrounding communities.

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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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Nahant Firefighter’s Home Sustains Serious Damage in Fire

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Nahant Fire Department
Chief Michael Feinberg
67 Flash Road
Nahant, MA 01908

For Immediate Release

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Nahant Firefighter’s Home Sustains Serious Damage in Fire

NAHANT — Chief Michael Feinberg reports that a Nahant firefighter’s home was significantly damaged following a fire last night in Swampscott.

Firefighter Matthew Videtta’s home burned on March 6, causing them to lose many of their belongings and forcing he and his family to relocate.

In response, Chief Feinberg wishes to make the community aware of a fund that has been established to support Firefighter Videtta and his family during this challenging time. Nobody was injured in the fire.

The GoFundMe can be accessed here.

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