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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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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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