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Nahant Fire Department Reminds Residents of Open Burning Regulations

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

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019

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

Nahant Fire Department Reminds Residents of Open Burning Regulations

NAHANT — Chief Michael Feinberg and the Nahant Fire Department announce that the State Open Burning Season will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 15 and run through May 1.

Permits are required in order to conduct open burning. Permit may be obtained at the Nahant Fire station, 67 Flash Road. Permits cost $10 and must be obtained for each day of burning.

Residents who have obtained permits need to call the state open burning hotline at 617-556-1021 on the day they wish to burn. Residents must also call the Nahant Fire Department at 781-581-1235 on the day they intend to burn.

Burning is prohibited on Class four and five days.

Fires must be kept 75 feet away from buildings and not cause a smoke nuisance to neighbors. In addition, the fire must be attended and a hose made available.

“I want to thank our residents in advance for the cooperation with open burning regulations,” Chief Feinberg said. “Following these rules will help prevent avoidable accidental fires.”

Outdoor burning is only permitted for brush, cane, driftwood, forestry debris, agricultural debris and — under certain conditions — fungus-infected elm wood. Burning grass, hay, leaves, stumps, and commercial or industrial land clearing for non-agricultural purposes is prohibited.

Violations of the permit requirements, open burning law and/or open burning regulations will be grounds for permit revocation. According to Massachusetts law, anyone found burning without a permit may be subject to criminal charges, the punishment for which is a fine of up to $500, plus the cost of suppression, or by imprisonment for up to one month, or both.

 

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VIDEO: Nahant Firefighters Wear Full Gear for Street Hockey Game as Part of Multifaceted Training Program

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019

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

Nahant Firefighters Wear Full Gear for Street Hockey Game as Part of Multifaceted Training Program

NAHANT — Chief Michael Feinberg is pleased to announce that members of the Nahant Fire Department recently took part in a variety of training exercises, including one that required them to don their turnout gear for a game of street hockey.

Firefighters spent part of their day on Saturday, Jan. 5, playing street hockey while wearing their full gear and self contained breathing apparatus. The exercise was meant to help firefighters evaluate their air consumption.

Members continued playing until their tanks were empty in order to simulate the experience of physical exertion while attempting to draw air from an empty tank.

The department’s members also participated in a training session that simulated physically demanding activities that might be required of them while responding to a fire. They performed a variety of tasks during that portion of the training, including running hoses, simulating forced entry into a structure and overhauling a ceiling following a fire.

Participants also underwent Rapid Intervention Team training, which required them to practice essential techniques they would need to make entry, search, locate and conduct rescue and removal of a downed colleague during a working fire.

“Each of these activities gives our firefighters a chance to better understand their equipment and the physical demands of their jobs, while also learning how to work better together,” Chief Feinberg said. “These exercises also help ensure that they’re as prepared as possible to locate and assist one another in an emergency situation.”

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Two Nahant Firefighters Sworn In as Members

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018

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

Two Nahant Firefighters Sworn In as Members

From left: Capt. Dean Palombo, Firefighter Matthew Canty, Chief Michael Feinberg, Firefighter James Lowe and Lt. David Doyle. (Courtesy Photo)

NAHANT — Chief Michael Feinberg is pleased to announce that two firefighters were sworn in as members of the Nahant Fire Department last week.

On Thursday, Nov. 8, Firefighter Matthew Canty was sworn in as a full-time firefighter. He had previously served the community as a call firefighter. He assumed that role in 2013.

Firefighter James Lowe, who returned from a two year leave, was also sworn in and has officially resumed his role with the Nahant Fire Department as a call firefighter. He first worked with the department from 2013-2016.

“I’m excited to see Firefighter Lowe return, and to see Firefighter Canty continue to grow in his role with the Nahant Fire Department,” Chief Feinberg said. “Their combined experience will no doubt be an asset for the whole community, and I’m confident they’ll make immediate contributions.”

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Nahant Firefighters Participate in Pump Training

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

For Immediate Release

Friday, Nov. 9, 2018

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

Nahant Firefighters Participate in Pump Training

Nahant firefighters took part in a two-day training on pump operation. (Courtesy Photo)

NAHANT — Chief Michael Feinberg reports that members of the Nahant Fire Department recently took part in specialized pump training to sharpen their skills.

On Nov. 2-3, 16 Nahant firefighters participated in a training exercise meant to enhance their proficiency with fire engine pumps, which would ultimately protect department equipment from unnecessary damage and make their response to fire conditions more efficient.

The training was provided by Fire Department Support Systems, which provides training to area firefighters from departments of all sizes.

“This program will ultimately be a great benefit to our department and our community,” Chief Feinberg said. “Our firefighters will ultimately be more prepared to respond during emergency situations and will have the expertise they need to act quickly when faced with working fires.”

As part of the training, each firefighter was given 45 minutes to troubleshoot hands-on scenarios that could arise in a real-world setting, in order to ensure they’re better prepared to overcome any problems that may arise later on.

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