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Bryan LaCivita Appointed to be New Raynham Fire Chief After Retirement of Chief James Januse

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Raynham Fire Department
Chief James T. Januse
37 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

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

Bryan LaCivita Appointed to be New Raynham Fire Chief After Retirement of Chief James Januse

RAYNHAM — The Raynham Fire Department is pleased to announce that Bryan LaCivita has been appointed as its new chief.

The Raynham Board of Selectmen announced the appointment at their meeting Tuesday night. LaCivita, who currently serves as the department’s deputy chief, will take over the duties as chief once Chief James Januse retires on June 30.

“I am honored to lead this fire department and to continue serving the community I grew up in,” LaCivita said. “I look forward to further fostering relationships with our residents, business owners and town officials, and I know I have big shoes to fill with the retirement of Chief Januse. I would like to personally thank Chief Januse for all that he has done for me and for the Raynham Fire Department throughout his decades of service to the town.”

Chief Januse announced his retirement on Jan. 7 after 49 years with the department. He has served as the department’s chief since 2008, following in the footsteps of his father, former Raynham Fire Chief Theodore Januse.

LaCivita, age 45, is a Raynham native and has two sons, Shaun, age 12, and Kyle, age 10, with his wife Kim.

LaCivita began his career as a call firefighter/EMT in 1993. He was hired full-time in 1995 and graduated from fire recruit training in 1996. LaCivita became certified as a paramedic in 1998. From there he rose through the ranks as a lieutenant in 2008, a captain/fire inspector in 2012 and was named deputy chief in 2017.

In October last year, LaCivita was granted accreditation for the level of fire chief by the Massachusetts Fire Service Commission. In January, LaCivita  graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program and received his accreditation as a Fire Prevention Officer 2.

“I am extremely fortunate to be surrounded by such a talented group of firefighters and most importantly, my supportive and loving family,” LaCivita said.

LaCivita, who grew up in Raynham, is a graduate of Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School. He earned his associate’s degree in criminal justice from Bristol Community College and a bachelor’s degree in fire science from American Public University.

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Raynham Fire Department Announces 30th Annual Youth Fishing Derby

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Raynham Fire Department
Chief James T. Januse
37 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

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

Raynham Fire Department Announces 30th Annual Youth Fishing Derby

RAYNHAM — Chief James T. Januse is pleased to share that the Raynham Fire Department will host its 30th Annual Youth Fishing Derby this May.

WHEN:

Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to noon

WHERE:

Johnson’s Pond, North Main Street, Raynham

WHO:

The derby is open to children up to age 14 and their parents, as long as they are Raynham residents

WHAT:

Each year, the Rayhnam Fire Department holds a Youth Fishing Derby at Johnson’s Pond. Registration for this year’s derby will open at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the Raynham Fire Station at 37 Orchard St.

“It’s incredible to think this is our 30th derby, and to remember the years of fun this event has brought our community,” Chief Januse said. “We encourage residents who participated in the derby as children to bring their children, and pass this fun tradition on to the next generation.”

Those who would like to participate in the derby are responsible for bringing their own fishing equipment and bait, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fishing can be done from the shore or from inside a canoe, kayak or small boat. Anyone in the water is required to wear a life jacket.

Children will be sorted into three age groups during the derby: ages six and under, seven through 10, and 11-14. Five prizes will be awarded to the children and teens in each age group who catch the largest fish.

Refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded at the fire station following the derby.

For more information, call the Raynham Fire Department at 508-824-2713.

 

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Raynham Police Arrest and Charge Man Following Drunk Driving Crash

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Raynham Police Department
Chief James Donovan
53 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

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

Raynham Police Arrest and Charge Man Following Drunk Driving Crash

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department arrested and charged a man with OUI Liquor following a crash Monday afternoon, April 22.

CHRISTOPHER MARTIN, AGE 35, OF TAUNTON was charged with:

  • OUI Liquor
  • Reckless Endangerment of a Child (Two Counts)
  • Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle
  • Possession With Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug (Marijuana)
  • Marked Lanes Violation

At approximately 4 p.m. Monday, Raynham Police received a report of a head-on crash in the area of 1 East Britannia St.

Upon arrival, officers came upon a blue Chrysler Town and Country minivan and a red Honda CRV that had collided and were blocking the roadway. Traffic was diverted while first responders were at the scene.

Witnesses told police that the driver of the van, later identified as MARTIN, swerved into the opposite lane of traffic and struck the Honda SUV head-on.

Two children, ages seven and five, who were passengers in the van, were injured and taken by a Raynham Fire Department ambulance to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island.

The driver of the Honda, an adult woman, was transported by an ambulance to Morton Hospital in Taunton.

The injuries sustained by the children and driver of the Honda are not believed to be life-threatening.

During the subsequent investigation and in speaking with MARTIN, officers determined that MARTIN had been driving under the influence of alcohol and placed him under arrest. MARTIN declined medical care at the scene.

In searching MARTIN’S vehicle, officers located and seized two empty “nip” bottles of vodka, an ounce of marijuana and a digital scale.

MARTIN was taken to the Raynham Police station to be booked. He was expected to be arraigned Tuesday, April 23.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Raynham Fire Department Offers Safety Tips During National Poison Prevention Week

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Raynham Fire Department
Chief James T. Januse
37 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

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

Raynham Fire Department Offers Safety Tips During National Poison Prevention Week

National Poison Prevention Week is March 17–23

RAYNHAM — With National Poison Prevention Week ongoing, Chief James Januse wishes to remind Raynham residents of the dangers of unintentional poisonings for people of all ages.

According to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC), poison centers across the nation receive more than 2 million calls about potential poisonings every year. Young people are at a higher risk of unintentional poisoning, especially children under age six.

“People should periodically check their cabinets and drawers for any old or unused cleaning products or chemicals and dispose of them properly,” Chief Januse said. “Making sure everything is in its proper container and labelled correctly can also be helpful in preventing accidental poisonings.”

Over 90 percent of poison exposures occur in the home. The top five causes of poisoning are painkillers, household cleaning products, sedatives, hypnotics and antipsychotics medicine, cosmetics and personal care products and foreign objects.

Poisonings can be prevented. To keep your family safe, Chief Januse recommends following safety tips provided by HRSA and AAPCC:

Preventing an Unintentional Poisoning:

  • Teach your family to never touch nor consume something if they don’t know what it is.
  • Store common harmful substances out of sight and out of reach of children. These substances may include over-the-counter and pharmaceutical medications, tobacco products, alcohol, cleaning supplies and other disinfectant chemicals, insect repellent and oils.
  • Keep all substances in their original, labeled containers.
  • Never mix chemical substances as they can create dangerous gases when mixed.
  • Always follow the label directions on over-the-counter and pharmaceutical medications. Never share prescription medication.
  • Safely dispose of prescription medications that are no longer needed.

If Someone Has Been Poisoned:

  • Immediately call 1-800-222-1222 to reach your local poison center. Follow the first-aid advice you receive from the poison center.
  • Remain calm. Not all medicines or chemical and household substances are poisonous. Poisonings can often be treated.
  • Get fresh air if the poison was inhaled. Take off clothing and rinse skin for 15 to 20 minutes if poison is on the skin. Rinse eyes for 15 to 20 minutes if poison is in the eyes.
  • Always call 911 if the person is unconscious or not breathing.

National Poison Prevention Week was established by Congress in 1961. It takes place during the third week of March each year and raises awareness to reduce unintentional poisonings and encourage poison prevention through community involvement.

For more information on poison prevention, visit the HRSA website or the AAPCC website, or contact the Raynham Fire Department 508-824-2713.

 

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