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Raynham Fire Deputy Chief Bryan LaCivita Graduates From Chief Fire Officer Training Program

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

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019

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

Raynham Fire Deputy Chief Bryan LaCivita Graduates From Chief Fire Officer Training Program

RAYNHAM — Chief James T. Januse is pleased to announce that Deputy Chief Bryan LaCivita graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program today.

LaCivita celebrated with his family at a ceremony the Department of Fire Services headquarters in Stow. He was among 37 fire service leaders from across Massachusetts who graduated from the program’s 26th class.

The 14-week program covered a variety of topics considered essential for effective public sector management including: human resource management, ethics, executive leadership and legal issues, governmental and organization structures, information management, customer-focused strategic planning, legal aspects, budgets and public finance, community awareness and public relations and labor relations.

The program helps fire officers improve their ability to lead and manage personnel and the department, to provide skills to understand employees’ needs and problems, to promote personal productivity, to increase the capacity to manage both human and technical resources and to increase inter-agency cooperation.

“On behalf of the entire Raynham Fire Department I would like to congratulate Bryan on this great accomplishment,” Chief Januse said. “Bryan has risen through the ranks of the department to become a strong leader and has always approached his numerous roles and positions with the utmost professionalism and enthusiasm. He truly is an asset to the Raynham Fire Department.”

LaCivita has been with the department since 1993, when he started as a call firefighter. From there he rose through ranks as a firefighter, senior firefighter, lieutenant, captain and now deputy chief.

He is certified as a paramedic, Credential Fire Chief, Fire Prevention Officer 2, advanced fire investigator and holds various fire officer certifications.

The thirty-seven graduates of the program serve the following fire departments: Ashburnham, Ashland, Athol, Belmont, Braintree, Brookline, Carver, Concord, Dennis, Dudley, Duxbury, Duxbury, Easthampton, Falmouth, Foxborough, Hanover, Harwich, Holyoke, Hull, Leverett, Mansfield, Massport, Melrose, Needham, North Reading, Onset, Raynham, Sharon, Somerville, Stoneham, Sturbridge, Tewksbury, West Bridgewater, West Brookfield, Westborough, Wilbraham, and Yarmouth.

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Raynham Police Remind Residents of Upcoming Route 44, Route 24 Road Closures

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

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019

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

Raynham Police Remind Residents of Upcoming Route 44, Route 24 Road Closures

Closures will be from Friday through Sunday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan would like to share a message from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation regarding the upcoming scheduled closure of Route 44 and Route 24 in Raynham over the weekend for a bridge replacement project.

MassDOT will implement a full closure of Route 44 east and westbound where the bridge is located over Route 24. The closures will be overnight from Friday, January 25, through Sunday, January 27 from 10:00 PM each night until 5:00 AM the following morning. The overnight closures are necessary to demolish a portion of the Route 44 bridge over Route 24. Route 24 north and southbound will also be closed under the bridge to protect the traveling public. Detours will be in place for the following travel directions, and signage will be in place.

  • Route 44 East traffic to Route 24 North or continuing on Route 44 East
  • Route 44 West traffic to Route 24 South or continuing on Route 44 West
  • Route 24 South traffic to Route 44 East or continuing on Route 24 South
  • Route 24 North traffic to Route 44 West or continuing on Route 24 North

Detour Routes

Route 44 East to Route 24 North or Route 44 East Continuation: Take Route 24 South. Take Exit 12 and head south on Route 140. Take the ramp to Route 24 North. Take Exit 13A to cross over Route 44 to access Route 24 North via the on-ramp or continue onto Route 44 East.

Route 44 West to Route 24 South or Route 44 West Continuation: Take the ramp to Route 24 North. Take Exit 14B for I-495 North. Take Exit 7B for Route 24 South. Take Exit 13 for Route 44 West or cross over Route 44 to access the ramp to Route 24 South.

Route 24 South to Route 44 East or Route 24 South Continuation: Take Exit 13 and cross over Route 44 to access the ramp to continue on Route 24 South. For traffic destined for Route 44 East, take Exit 12 and head south on Route 140. Take the ramp to Route 24 North. Take Exit 13A to reach Route 44 East.

Route 24 North to Route 44 West or Route 24 North Continuation: Take Exit 13A and cross over Route 44 to access the ramp to continue on Route 24 North. For traffic destined for Route 44 West, take Exit 14B off Route 24 to I-495 North. Take Exit 7B for Route 24 South. Take Exit 13 for Route 44 West.

The schedule for this major infrastructure project is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

Visit the project website, www.mass.gov/route44over24 for more information.

For project questions or comments, please email 

[email protected] or contact Dan Fielding, MassDOT Highway Division Legislative Liaison, at 857-368-8959.

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Raynham Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Pedestrian

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

For Immediate Release

Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018

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

Raynham Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Pedestrian

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred last night involving a pedestrian.

On Saturday, Dec. 29, at approximately 10:41 p.m., Raynham Police received a report of a pedestrian struck on Route 44 east, near IHOP.

Upon arrival to the scene, police located Luke Cosgrove, age 24, of Norton, who was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

An on scene investigation indicated that the victim was on foot in the travel lane when a 60-year-old woman from Taunton, traveling east on Route 44 in a 2012 Toyota RAV4, struck him. The driver was not injured and remained on scene.

The incident is under active investigation by the Raynham Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police. 

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Raynham Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire

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

For Immediate Release

Monday, Dec. 3, 2018

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

Raynham Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire

Family of Four Displaced

RAYNHAM — Chief James T. Januse reports that the Raynham Fire Department extinguished a house fire that started in an electrical outlet where Christmas decorations were plugged in Monday morning.

At approximately 2 a.m., Raynham Fire responded to 248 Warren St. West for a report of fire inside a single-family home.

Upon arrival, all four members of the household were out of the house safely. The homeowner directed firefighters to the living room next to the Christmas tree where the fire was burning.

The fire was quickly extinguished and was contained to the living room by firefighters. The house sustained water damage on the first floor and basement and smoke damage throughout the house. No injuries were reported.

Due to the damage, the residents were displaced and went to stay with relatives.

Members of the Taunton and Bridgewater fire departments assisted on the call.

The initial investigation indicates that fire started in an outlet where Christmas decorations and a sub-woofer were plugged in.

Chief Januse would like to remind residents not overload their electrical outlets when plugging in holiday lights and decorations.

“Decorations and lights that are plugged in should always be turned off or unplugged when you go to bed at night,” Chief Januse said. “You can also buy timers to have the lights and decorations shut off at the time you want them to.”

Chief Januse would like to share the following safety tips from the U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission:

  • Indoors or outside, use only lights that have been tested for safety. Identify these by the label from an independent testing laboratory.
  • Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections. Discard damaged sets or repair them before using.
  • Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees, the house, walls or other firm support to protect from wind damage.
  • Use no more than three standard-size sets of lights per single extension cord. Turn off all lights on trees and other decorations when you go to bed or leave the house. Lights could short and start a fire.
  • Never use electric lights on a metallic tree.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), between 2012-2016, fire departments responded to an average of 170 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. These fires caused an average of four deaths, 15 injuries and $12 million in direct property damage annually.

In order to prevent Christmas tree fires, Raynham Fire recommends residents follow safety tips provided by the NFPA:

PICKING THE TREE

  • Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.

PLACING THE TREE

  • Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2 inches from the base of the trunk.
  • Make sure the tree is at least 3 feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.
  • Positions the tree so that it is not blocking an exit.
  • Add water to the tree stand daily.

LIGHTING THE TREE

  • Use the appropriate lights, as some are only for indoor use, and others are for outdoor use.
  • Replace any string lights that have worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for the number of light strands to connect.
  • Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.
  • Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.

AFTER CHRISTMAS

  • Dispose of the tree after Christmas or when it is dry. Dried-out trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against a house
  • Check with your local community to find a recycling program.
  • Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer.

For more information on Christmas tree safety tips, visit the National Fire Protection Association website or contact the Raynham Fire Department at 508-824-2713.

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