OAK BLUFFS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Oak Bluffs Fire Chief Nelson Amaral passed
away on January 17, 2012 at the age of 86. He joined
the OBFD at age 14 and served 56 years, the last 35
as Fire Chief.
CHATHAM FIRE
Congrats to Kate Hanson, promoted to Captain Group
2. Also to Mark Higgins promoted to Lieutenant Group
3. Promotions come as a result of Capt Peter
Connick's promotion to Deputy Chief. Jan 9, 2012
EASTHAM FIRE DEPT
FF Charlie Frazier promoted to Captain, taking place
of recently retired Capt. Jen Smith. Congrats to
Charlie! Jan 9, 2012
EASTHAM FIRE DEPT
Congratulations to Eastham Captain / Paramedic
Jennifer Smith on her 1/2/12 retirement! Jen joined
the Orleans / Eastham Rescue in 1978 on call. In
1982 she joined the Eastham Fire Department where
she has served as a paramedic, as well as a
Lieutenant and Captain in her 33 years. Party
planned January 21, 2012!
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
HFD Regrets to announce the passing of retired
Captain Bruce C. Young Sr. on Dec 17, 2011 at
age 77. Wake for Capt Young Wed. Dec 21, 2011 4-7 at
Morris, O'Connor & Blute Funeral Home, 678 Main St,
Harwich. Funeral Thurs Dec 22, 2011 at 11:00 at
Pilgrim Congregational Church, 533 Rte 28, Harwich
Port.
CHATHAM FIRE RESCUE
Captain Peter Connick has been promoted to Deputy
Chief replacing recently retired Deputy Richard
Hunter. Nov 4, 2011
PROVINCETOWN FIRE / RESCUE
One of the pioneers of EMS on Cape Cod passed away
on Oct 28, 2011.
Ursula Silva and her late husband Clem Silva were
among the original Lower Cape Ambulance crew members
in the 1970's and for years were the faces of that
organization. Clem passed away in 2008.
Obituary
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
It is with deepest regrets that the HYFD announces
the sudden and unexpected passing of recently
retired Hyannis FF Dana W.
Clough, age 60, on October 19, 2011.
FF Clough retired just 7 months ago on March
19, 2011 after 36 years with the Hyannis FD. His
father served many years as the Chief in Hyannis and
Danny's son, Ryan, is a firefighter/paramedic with
Hyannis (currently serving in Afghanistan). A
brother, Glenn Clough served as a Captain at COMM
FD.
Our sympathies go to Danny's family, friends, and
co-workers. Oct 19, 2011.
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Chief Norman Clarke will become the next
Harwich Fire Chief on November 18, 2011, with the
retirement of Chief Flynn. Both Flynn and Clarke
joined the Harwich FD together in 1977 and worked
their way through the ranks. Clarke served as
Captain for 14 years and as Deputy for the past 4
years. Congratulations to him.
The new Deputy Chief will be Captain Kent Farrenkopf.
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Harwich Fire Chief William Flynn has announced his
retirement effective November 18, 2011. Chief Flynn
joined the Harwich FD in 1977. He became a paramedic
and worked his way through the ranks to the rank of
fire chief in July 2007. In addition, Chief Flynn
has been active in the CIEMSS. Congratulations to
him.
BARNSTABLE POLICE
Former Barnstable Police Officer James M. Dunn, age
58, passed away on September 29, 2011 after a long
illness. Officer Dunn was a good friend and will be
greatly missed.
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMM FD regrets the passing of retired Firefighter
C. Ernest (Ernie) E. Bunker on September 27, 2011 at
age 67. FF Bunker was one of the original C-O FD
permanent firemen hired in 1966. He was a charter
member of Local 2346. After his retirement from the
FD he worked extensively with the Red Cross.
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time Yarmouth Dispatcher Jerry Mossey has
announced his pending retirement effective Oct 1,
2011. Congratulations to Jerry and many happy wishes
in his retirement. Sept 2011
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Falmouth Fire Department has announced the full
appointments of the following personnel effective
September 13, 2011:
Fire Chief : Mark D. Sullivan
Deputy Chief: Michael F. Small
Captain: Timothy R Smith (Group 3)
Captain: Gregory D. Clements (Group 2)
Lieutenant: Robert T. Bergeron Jr. (Group 2)
Each had been in acting positions for some time due
to retirements. Congratulations to each of these
personnel. Sept 2011
COTUIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Recent promotions and assignments as follows.
Group 1: Lieutenant William "Lee" Sargent
Group 2: Lieutenant William McNamara
Group 3: Lieutenant Brent Lyons
Group 4: Lieutenant Joseph Pouliot
Sept 2011
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT -
Regrets to announce the sudden and unexpected
passing of retired Firefighter/Paramedic Paul
Robertson on August 23, 2011 at age 54. Paul retired
from YFD in 2005. He was married to Dennis FF/EMT-P
Nancy Moyer for 22 years. Aug 2011
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT - Captain Alan Boles
retired after 32 years with the YFD on July 15,
2011. Congratulations to Capt Boles who also served
as a paramedic for many years. Lieutenant Charles
Talbott has been promoted to Captain in place of
Capt. Boles. Aug 2011
CHATHAM - Deputy Richard Hunter retired. July 2011
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to FF Chris Beals promoted to
Lieutenant of Group 1. June 2011
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Regrets to announce passing of retired Captain
Albert Tyldesley on April 10, 2011 at
age 69. Captain Tyldesley joined Harwich FD in 1977.
Services were held on April 14, 2011.
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Regrets to announce the passing of retired
Firefighter Vincent "Vinny" Harrington, a member of
the volunteer, call, and permanent Sandwich Fire
Departments serving more than 38 years. He was the
first permanent firefighter hired by Sandwich and a
founding member of Local 2196 IAFF. Vinny passed
away after a long battle with cancer on March 28,
2011. Wake will be Sunday March 3, 2011 from 3:00 -
7:00 at Nickerson Bourne Funeral Home on Route 6A in
Sandwich. The funeral will be Monday March 4, 2011
at 11:00 hours at the funeral home, with burial to
follow at the Town Cemetery on Route 130.
COMM FIRE
Congratulations to Matt Dillon, promoted to
Lieutenant. March 2011
WEST BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
West Barnstable Fire Department regrets to announce
the passing of retired Deputy Chief Craig S. Pye at
age 57 on February 25, 2011 after years of illness.
Deputy Pye joined the fire department in 1969 and
served for 40 years, retiring in 2009.
Visiting hours
will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday,
March 1, 2011, at the Doane, Beal & Ames
Funeral Home, 160 W. Main St., Hyannis,
MA 02601. A funeral service will be held
in the funeral home at the end of the
visiting hours.
In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be made
to the West Barnstable Fire Fighters
Relief Association, P.O. Box 456, West
Barnstable, MA 02668; or Hospice and
Palliative Care of Cape Cod, 765 Attucks
Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601.
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis Firefighter Dan Clough will be retiring in
March 2011 after more than 30 years with the Hyannis
Fire Department. FF Clough comes from a firefighting
family. His dad was long time Hyannis Fire Chief
Glen Clough. His brother Glen retired as a Captain
from the COMM Fire Department and his son Ryan is
currently a Hyannis FD Firefighter/Paramedic.
Congrats and many happy, healthy years to you Danny!
EASTHAM FIRE DEPT
Congratulations to Administrative Assistant Debbie
Abbott upon her retirement from the Eastham FD
having served the past 18 1/2 years. She also served
Orleans FD for 12 years.
Posted January 28, 2011
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MASHPEE FIRE DEPT
Deputy Chief Sheldon Hamblin will be retiring in
February. A party is being planned for February 12,
2011.
BOURNE FIRE DEPT
Bourne has announced the appointment of Martin
Greene as the new fulltime Fire Chief in Bourne
effective January 2011. A swearing in will be held
on Monday January 24th.
Acting Chief Daniel Doucette will return to his
Deputy position. Acting Deputy Paul Weeks returns to
his Lieutenant position.
COMM FIRE DEPT
Lieutenant / Paramedic Britton Crosby, and
Dispatcher / EMT Robyn Crosby announced
their retirement from the COMM Fire Department on
January 14, 2011 to be effective
at 0800 hours on Friday January 21, 2011.
Read More
HYANNIS FIRE DEPT
Regrets to announce passing of retired
Fire Chief Richard Farrenkopf
on Jan 3, 2011
at age 82. Chief Farrenkopf was one of the early
Hyannis fulltime firefighters and served as Captain,
Deputy, and Fire Chief retiring in 1990. He was the
father of current Captains Eric and Craig from
Hyannis, Capt Richard Farrenkopf of Dennis FD, and
Captain Kent Farrenkopf of Harwich FD. Wake is
Sunday Jan 9, 2011 from 1600 to 2000 hrs.
and funeral Monday Jan 10, 2011 at 1000 hrs.
Posted Jan 5, 2011
HYANNIS FIRE DEPT
Congratulations to Lieutenant Roger Cadrin on his
retirement from the Hyannis Fire Department after 38
years of service on December 19, 2010.
story
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Chief Robert Kelleher is retiring
effective 11-12-10. Deputy Kelleher served YFD for
many years serving at all ranks, including Acting
Fire
Chief and has been a leader in the Mass District 1
Hazardous Materials Team since its inception. Best
wishes to Bobby in his retirement.
Taking his place will be Deputy Chief Phil
Simonian. Phil served at various ranks at YFD
most recently serving as Captain. Congratulations.
Jerry Walsh has been promoted to Captain
Also serving in Acting positions are Actg Capt
Robert Kittila, Actg Lt Mark Abboud, Actg Lt Corey
Kittila, Actg Lt Scott Smith, Actg Lt Ron Napoliton,
Actg Lt Kevin Huck
Lt. Paul Holmquist is retiring. Several officers
have been out on medical leave including Captain
Alan Boles, Lt Rob Christianson, and Lt. Bob
Reardon.
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
With the recent retirement of Fire Chief Paul
Brodeur, a number of promotions and reassignments
have been implemented.
Serving as Acting Fire Chief is Deputy Mark
Sullivan.
Serving as Acting Deputy is Captain Mike Small.
Serving as Acting Captains are Joel Carlisle, Tim
Smith, and Greg Clements
Serving as Acting Lieutenants are Robert Bergerm,
Craig O'Malley
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to newly promoted Lieutenant Eric
Sabatinelli.
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Regrets to announce the passing of Call
Fire Capt / Rescue LT Keith
Coulter. Keith was a 30 year member of
the department and passed away on September 28, 2010
after a long
battle with illness.
Wake: Monday Oct 11, 2010 Doane Beal and Ames, Route
134 in South Dennis from 1600-1900 hrs.
Graveside Service: Tuesday Oct 12, 2010 at 1100 hrs
at the Brewster Memorial Cemetery on Harwich Road
(Next to Brewster Police Dept @ 631 Harwich Road).
Oct 3, 2010
WEST BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Assistant Chief Ron Goodale has taken a
fulltime Fire Chief Position in Upton, MA and will
be leaving Cape Cod. He served as a member of WBFD
and as Asst Chief since 2007. Best wishes to him in
his new position. Oct 3, 2010
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Regrets to announce the passing of retired
Firefighter / EMS Officer / Paramedic
James W. Silva on
Sept 22, 2010 at age 59. Jimmy served as a member of
the Sandwich FD since 1974, retiring in 2005. He was
Sandwich's first EMS officer.
Wake on Sunday 9/27/10 from 3-7 at Nickerson Bourne
Funeral Home, 154 Route 6A in Sandwich. The funeral
will be at Nickerson Bourne on Monday 9/27/10 at
1000 hours with burial to follow at Sandwich Town
Cemetery.
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to Eric Sabatinelli, promoted to
Lieutenant Sept 2010.
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain Paul "Umack" Cabral, a member of the
Barnstable and Dennis Fire Departments for
44
years will be retiring in October 2010. Guests
welcome to stop bye and wish him well on Sunday Oct
3rd. Best wishes
to him.
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Falmouth Fire Chief Paul D. Brodeur will be retiring
in October 2010. Chief Brodeur came through the
ranks of Falmouth FD serving for 34 years, the last
13 as Chief. Congratulations to him.
STORY
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The new Brewster Fire Department Chief Robert Moran
is expected to begin duties on October 1, 2010.
Chief Moran comes from Englewood, NJ. He replaces
Chief Roy Jones who retired April 30, 2010 after
serving as Chief for 29 years.. Former
Dennis FD Chief Paul "Buffy" Tucker has been serving
as interim chief.
COMM FIRE DEPT
Lt Richard Sargent promoted to Captain Group 1.
Captain Phillip H. Field Jr promoted to Deputy Chief
effective Sept 6, 2010.
EASTHAM FIRE DEPT
Lisa Albino promoted to Captain.
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPT
EMS Supervisor Rick Todd retired recently. FF/P Joe
Mullen currently interim EMS
supervisor. Lt Paul Holmquist has also retired on a
LOD. July 2010
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Chief Craig Whiteley has announced his
upcoming retirement. Deputy Whiteley was one of the
first permanent firefighters at C&O, was one of the
first Cape EMTs and paramedics, served as a Captain,
and was selected as the departments first fulltime
Deputy chief in 1989.
The next deputy chief has been selected. Captain
Phil Field will be come the next deputy chief. Capt
Field entered the fire service with the Cotuit FD in
the early 1970's and joined COMM in 1974. He was
also one of the first EMTs and paramedics on the
Cape, has served as Captain for approximately 20
years, and has a BS in Fire Science and a Masters in
Public Administration. July 2010
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain Brian Edmunds of the Eastham Fire Department
has retired after serving Eastham since 1979. Capt
Edmunds was a founding member of L2975.July
2010.
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time Harwich FD dispatcher Alice Bonat has
retired. July 2010.
COMM FIRE
Planning an open house at the new Osterville Fire
Station on June 26, 2010
KINGSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Regrets to announce the death of active duty Call
Firefighter David J Hanson
who died
tragically in a boating accident on May 12, 2010.
Calling hours on May 18 and funeral
on May 19, St Joseph's Church Kingston, MA.
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Interim Fire Chief Paul "Buffy" Tucker (former
Dennis Chief) takes over for retired
chief Roy E. Jones III who retired April 30, 2010.
DENNIS FIRE
Dan "Flippy" O'Connell is battling cancer. A fund
raising party will be held on
April 25, 2010
FOR INFO
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT RETIREMENT
Long time Brewster Fire Department Chief Roy Jones
III is retiring.
A party will be held on May 14, 2010 to celebrate
and roast the chief.
Chief Jones served as Chief for 29 years.
FOR INFO
SIXTH ANNUAL CHILI CHALLENGE - HYANNIS
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 1200-1600 hrs. Resort & Conference
Center, Hyannis
Benefit for Muscular Dystrophy. OPEN to the public.
$10 admission.
March 2010
2009 RED CROSS HEROES
Congratulations to the award winners recognized at the Resort
& Conference Center in Hyannis on March 4, 2010.
Among the winners were:
Lt. Martin Greene, Bourne Fire
Lt David Pelonzi, Bourne Fire
FF Thomas Simpson, Bourne Fire
FF Shawn Silva, Bourne Fire
FF Mathew Weston, Bourne Fire
FF Michael Goodwin, Sandwich Fire
FF Daniel Brun, Sandwich Fire
FF/P Thomas Gould, Harwich Fire
Dispatcher Jonathan Drew, Barnstable Sheriff's Office
March 2010
BOURNE FIRE
Retirements include FF Joseph Goulart. March 2010
PFFM TRUSTEE
Congratulations to Hyannis Firefighter Paul Medeiros for
being elected as PFFM Trustee on Feb 12, 2010. Paul
fills the seat once held by Bobby Johnson. March
2010
WEST TISBURY
A tragic fire has taken the life of an off duty volunteer
firefighter in West Tisbury. Daniel E. Prowten, age
63, a 30 year member of the West Tisbury Fire
Department, who had served as a Lieutenant for over
20 years, was killed when a fire destroyed his home
around 0515 hours on Saturday January 30, 2010. West
Tisbury was assisted by other island towns
extinguishing the fire in frigid temperatures.
COMM FIRE
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Regrets to
announce the passing of retired COMM
Firefighter/Fire Prevention Officer Glen
Wilcox, 56, on January 23, 2010. Glen joined
COMM in 1975 as a call firefighter. Served
as a dispatcher, paramedic, firefighter, and
retired as a fire prevention officer. Glen
retired in 2005 due to health issues. |
COTUIT FIRE
Recently announced the retirement of EMT Brenda
Nailer. Brenda served loyally for more than 20
years. Congratulations Brenda. Jan 14, 2010.
HARWICH FIRE
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Regrets to announce the passing of Captain
Robert W. Johnson on Dec 26, 2009. Bobby J
served Harwich FD for 30 years as a
firefighter, paramedic, Fire Prevention
Captain, and union leader with Harwich and
the PFFM.
HARWICH FIRE |
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COMM FIRE
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COMM Regrets
to announce the passing of retired
Firefighter Frank P. Williams Sr.,84, on Dec
21, 2009. Frank was a long time member of
COMM, serving as both a call and fulltime
firefighter. He was also one of the early
CIEMSS paramedics and was dedicated to
teaching CPR for decades and served on the
firefighter association scholarship
committee. A memorial will be held on Monday
Jan 11, 2010 at 1000 hrs in Centerville.
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COMM also regrets to announce the passing of
retired call firefighter Fred Schofield, 79, on
December 22, 2009 and the passing of Robert Gallo,
67, brother of Firefighter Rick Gallo on Dec 22,
2009
COMM FIRE
Is Pleased to announce the promotion of FF Michael
Grossman to Fire Prevention Officer.
Dec 2009
PLYMOUTH
Plymouth Fire Department has some new leadership.
Deputy Chiefs Lamb and Enos both recently retired.
The new Deputies are Deputy Donald Brown (C2) Admin
and Deputy Michael Young (C3) Operations. Battalion
Chiefs are now BC1 Stanley Eldridge, BC2 Kevin
Hurley, BC3 Kevin Murphy, and BC4 Daniel Braley. BC5
(Training) is currently unfilled. BC6 Fire Prev
Gregory Kane. Additional promotions have also taken
place.
Nov 2009
MASHPEE
Great news recently regarding health of FF Paramedic
Steve Bold. His cancer has gone into remission! He
continues to undergo treatments. The support of all
his friends has helped him beat back the disease.
Nov 9, 2009
BARNSTABLE FIRE
Congratulations to former COMM FD Fire Inspector
Frank Pulsifer who will join the Barnstable Fire
Department as Deputy Chief on Monday Nov 16, 2009.
Nov 9, 2009
DENNIS FIRE DISPATCH
Barnstable County Sheriff's Department began
dispatching for Dennis Fire Dept on Monday Nov 2,
2009. Previously Dennis Firefighters dispatched at
the Dennis HQ. Dennis joins 7 other departments
currently dispatched by BSO including, Bourne,
Mashpee, MMR, Barnstable, West Barnstable, Brewster,
and Orleans. Nov 9, 2009
COMM AND COTUIT RADIO
COMM FD and Cotuit FD have replaced standard pagers
with 450 Mhz two way radios capable of paging. COMM
freqs include 453.7375 192.8 and 460.6375 167.9.
Cotuit is 453.3875 173.8. COMM has also acquired a
conventional 800 mhz frequency for backup purposes
853.2625. Sept 4, 2009
FALMOUTH FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1397 GOLF
Falmouth Fire fighters Local 1397 Scholarship Golf
Tournament
October 20, 2009 0800 hours
Cape Cod Country Club
www.falmouthfirefightersgolf.info
WEST BARNSTABLE LOBSTER FESTIVAL
West Barnstable Firefighters Association 2nd Annual
Lobster Festival
Saturday September 12, 2009 1300-1600
hours
At West Barnstable Fire Headquarters
www.westbarnstablefire.com
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPT
Firefighter William Flemming is retiring. Party on
Sept 20, 2009
MASHPEE FIRE
Mashpee Firefighter/Paramedic Steve "Sugar Ray" Bold
is currently battling for his health. A fund raiser
sponsored by the Cape's Fire & Iron organization
will be held at the Hyannis Elks Club on Saturday
Sept 12, 2009.
FACEBOOK Posting. 8/16/09
From Kuwait
Fairhaven Fire Lt. Brian Messier sends hello from a
base in Kuwait as he serves his country. Best wishes
and stay safe to Brian. August 16, 2009
MM5K
The 2nd Annual MIGHTY MEEHAN 5K RACE is
scheduled for Sunday, Sept 13, 2009, from 1000 -
1700 hours at the West Dennis Beach. The race is 3.1
miles. For more contact
bob@mightymeehan.com.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congrats to Harwich Firefighter/Paramedic Justine
Walorz and COMM Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Judge.
Both competed in and completed the 192 mile
Sturbridge to Provincetown PAN MASS CHALLENGE
race recently. The event raises money for the Dana
Farber Cancer Institute. It was the first time
either have raced.
Aug 11, 2009
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Recently put 5 new personnel on shifts, including
the first two women on Hyannis FD. July 31, 2009
MASS MILITARY RESERVATION FIRE
New Captain Todd Beaulieu. July 31, 2009
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter Michael Hodge has retired. July 31, 2009
WEST BARNSTABLE DEPUTY CHIEF
West Barnstable call Deputy Chief Craig Pye retired
on April 1, 2009 after 40 years of service to WBFD.
July 31, 2009 ROCHESTER FIRE CHIEF
The Rochester Fire Chief Scott Ashworth is retiring
after 15 years as chief and 37 years as a member of
the Rochester FD. Scott Weigel has been appointed by
selectmen to serve as the interim fire chief.
July 10, 2009 MARION FIRE CHIEF
Marion Fire Chief Rick Guerzoni has retired. Former
Wareham Police Chief and Onset call firefighter
Thomas Joyce has accepted a position as interim Fire
Chief in Marion.
Story June 13, 2009 BOURNE FIRE DEPT
Regrets to announce the passing of retired call
Captain Edward Braley on June 12, 2009. Capt.
Braley served as a member of the Bourne Fire
Department for 50 years, 25 of which as Captain at
the Monument Beach Sta 2.
Wake Tuesday June 16, 4-7, Nickerson Bourne Funeral
Home, MacArther Blvd.
Funeral Wednesday June 17, 2009, 1100 hours at
Nickerson Bourne Funeral Home, burial to follow at
Monument Beach cemetary. Capt Braley was father of
Plymouth Batt Chief Dan Braley and Fire Marshal
Trooper Ken Braley. (Capt Braley at one of his last
fires before retirement,
Chickadee Lane, Feb 8, 2007)
June 13, 2009
BOURNE
Updated officer list for Bourne Fire:
Deputy 1 - Paul Weeks
Lt 1 - James Brown
Deputy 2 - David Kingsbury
Lt 2 - Martin Greene
Deputy 3 - Joseph Carrara
Lt 3 - Kelli Weeks
Deputy 4 - David Cody
Lt 4
Lt Fire Prevention - David Pelonzi
June 13, 2009 MATTAPOISETT
Fire Chief Ron Scott has retired after many years on
Mattapoisett FD. Andy Murray has been appointed to
the Acting Fire Chief position. Mar 2009
BARNSTABLE
Looking for a Deputy Fire Chief. Mar 2009
YARMOUTH
Budget problems that caused the new West Yarmouth
station to be closed continue. YFD has now taken the
ambulance out of Station 2 and has juggled a few
apparatus around. Mar 2009 DENNIS
Dennis officials have decided to move fire
department dispatch to the Barnstable County
Sheriff's Department. This is expected to take place
in fall 2009. Mar 2009 EASTHAM
Eastham Fire Department dispatch is planning to go
to Barnstable County in 2009. Mar 2009
TRURO / LOWER CAPE
Word comes that Lower Cape Ambulance will be
stationing and staffing an ambulance at the Truro
fire station (7) days a week from 0800 to 1800 hours
to improve response times in that area. Jan
28, 2009 HARWICH
Budget cuts in Harwich have led to periods of
closing the East Harwich Station 2 when sufficient
staffing is not available. In some cases the station
is closed for 24 hours and the ambulance is
relocated to station 1. The station may be closed
for portions of the shift depending on staffing.
East Harwich, because of its strategic location, has
always served as a hub for mutual aid purposes, able
to respond quickly into neighboring communities as
well as Harwich. The periodic closing of the station
will directly impact much of that past of the Cape.
Jan 28, 2009 COMM
COMM FD regrets to announce the passing of two
former call firefighters. Lester 'Let' Silva was on
the Centerville roster for many years during the
1970s and 80s. John Pina, father of Hyannis
Firefighter Barry Pina, and one of the founding
members on the Marstons Mills roster when that
station opened in 1975, both passed away on Jan 28,
2009. Jan 28, 2009. BOURNE
CHIEF CHANGES
Acting Chief David "Skip" Kingsbury has been
replaced by Acting Chief Daniel Doucette. Both have
been Bourne Deputy Chiefs for years. Kingsbury
returns to the rank of Deputy, while Doucette gets a
turn at the top. The town does not anticipate
selecting a 'fulltime' chief until sometime, perhaps
in the Fall. Jan 28, 2009 SANDWICH DISPATCH
Sandwich recently installed a brand new radio
console for Sandwich FD dispatch. Jan 7, 2009
CHATHAM OFFICERS
Captain Roy Eldredge has returned to Group 1 from
Fire Prevention. Captain Peter Connick is now
assigned to Group 2. Captain Dave DePasquale to
Group 3, and Captain Matt Flynn to Group 4.
Firefighter John Proudfoot has been promoted to Fire
Inspector. Jan. 7, 2009
HYANNIS PROMOTIONS
Hyannis Fire Department has promoted William Rex to
Captain of Group D replacing recently retired
Captain Joe Cabral. Kevin Black has been promoted to
Lieutenant on Group A. Also see new
Hyannis Local 2172 Website.
Jan 7, 2009
HYANNIS RETIRED DEPUTY PASSES
Hyannis FD regrets to announce the passing of
retired Deputy Chief Lester D. "Buddy" Mason, age
71, on December 2, 2008 in Florida. Deputy Mason
spent 21 years on HYFD, much of which was in Fire
Prevention and as a Deputy Chief.
Announcement Jan 7, 2009
YARMOUTH NEW FIRE CHIEF
Yarmouth has selected former Pelham, New Hampshire
Fire Chief Michael Walker as the next fire
chief replacing retired chief C.Randal Sherman.
Jan 7, 2009 MIDDLEBOROUGH FIRE CHIEF
Former Halifax Fire Chief Lance Benjamino has
taken the Middleborough top position after the
original Middleboro pick Michael Carrier backed out
of the position.
Story Jan 7, 2009
RETIREMENT
Hyannis Captain Joe Cabral retired on Nov 19, 2008
after 36 years of service. Congratulations.
CapeCod Online Story. RETIREMENT
Mashpee Fire Fighter Howard "Howie" Evora has
retired after many years of service with MFD.
Congrats to him. Nov 17, 2008
MIDDLEBOROUGH FIRE CHIEF
Middleborough Fire Department has a new fire chief
Michael Carrier. Nov 13, 2008
YARMOUTH ACTING CHIEF
Robert Kelleher has been appointed acting fire chief
as of November 10, 2008 with the pending retirement
of Fire Chief C. Randal Sherman. COTUIT PROMOTIONS
The Cotuit Fire Department recently made several
promotions. Senior Privates were promoted to
Lieutenant,
including Lt Jayne Pierce, Lt Steve Hoffman, Lt Joe
Pouliot, and call Lt Jennifer Barth. Oct 2008
BARNSTABLE PROMOTION
Barnstable Fire Dept promoted Steve Iacovelli to
Lieutenant in June 2008. Oct 2008
BOURNE RETIRED CHIEF PASSES AWAY
Retired Bourne Fire Chief Richard V. Raymond
passed away Oct 18, 2008. Chief Raymond joined the
Bourne FD in 1955 and retired as Fire Chief in 1982.
Oct 2008
MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY RESERVATION FIRE DEPT
On September 28, 2008 at 0800 hours, the former Otis
Fire Department has been replaced by the
Massachusetts
Military Reservation Fire Department protecting the
22,000 acre area.
Story.
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPT
A retirement party for Capt Glenn B. Coffin will be
held on Saturday Oct 4, 2008. Contact Barnstable
Fire for info and tickets. Sept 24, 2008
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPT
Yarmouth voters rejected a Prop 2-1/2 override
leaving the town over a million short this year. As
a result, the newly opened West Yarmouth Fire
Station 3 has been closed (Sept 19, 2008), with
staffing brought into Station 1 to reduce overtime
costs. Apparatus changes have also been made moving
E-45 and A-56 to Station 1 and E47 to Station 3.
Sept 24, 2008
HYANNIS FIRE DEPT
Long time fire inspector Lt Eric Hubler recently
retired after many years with Hyannis Fire.
Congratulations to him in his retirement. Sept 2008 TRURO FIRE DEPT
Has officially appointed Brian Davis as Fire
Chief. Sept 2008 PROVINCETOWN FIRE DEPT
Regrets to announce death of long time P-Town Fire
Department member and former Fire Chief Clement
S. "Klem" Silva who passed away on Aug 31, 2008.
Chief Silva was one of the founder members of Lower
Cape Ambulance and was known for driving the
ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital with his wife Ursula
in the back with the patients. Arrangements to
follow.
CAPEWIDE NEWS
For those who follow Tim Caldwell's awesome Cape
Wide News, that up until recently has been on the
CapeCodToday site... you should take note that Tim's
coverage has temporarily moved.
The new site is located at
http://home.comcast/net/~n1riw/capenews.htm. Tim
is looking for another carrier for his news. Stay
tuned. ORLEANS DEPUTY
Orleans has officially promoted Anthony Pike as
Deputy Chief....no joking! Aug 2008. COMM PROMOTIONS
Effective July 1, 2008, the (4) COMM Senior Privates
have been promoted to Lieutenant.
Congrats to Lt. Chris Adams (G3), Lt. Eric Bengston
(G4), Lt. Tom Goodearl (G2) and Lt. Brian Morrison
(G1)
The Senior Private positions have been eliminated
from the contract.
07/23/08 HARWICH PROMOTION
Congratulations to the new Lieutenant David LeBlanc
(Group 2) who has replaced the retired Lt. Danny
Spencer.
07/23/08 Dennis Police and
Fire Las Vegas Night
For the Turlough Meehan Foundation
Tuesday Night
July 8, 2008 7pm
Improper Bostonian, Dennis Port
$20 per person
Ticket for red sox raffle, food and silent auction.
2nd Annual
Duxbury Firefighter
Safety & Survival
Conference
August 16, 2008
Sponsored by Duxbury Firefighters Local
2167
MASHPEE ROAD RACE
Mashpee Firefighters 2nd 5K Road Race is scheduled for
October 25, 2008.
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HARWICH FIRE
Lt Danny Spencer is retiring from HFD as on 0800 Hrs on
June 30, 2008. Congrats to him after many years of
service to Harwich Fire Department. June 30, 2008
BARNSTABLE FIRE
Barnstable Fire Department Captain Glenn Coffin recently
retired after many years with the Dennis and Barnstable
Fire Departments. Deputy Chief Chris Olsen has left BFD
to become the Fire Chief in Cotuit as on July 1, 2008.
Firefighter John Garran retired after many years with
BFD and is moving to California. Lt Richard Pfautz has
been promoted to acting Deputy, FF Stephen Iacovelli
and FF Don O'Neal have been promoted to acting
Lieutenants positions. June 30, 2008
HYANNIS FIRE
FF Robert Hennessy has been promoted to Lieutenant. June
30, 2008
DENNIS FIRE
Dennis Fire Department will be promoting Deputy Chief
John Donlan to the position of Assistant Chief. Long
time Captain Robert Tucker will be promoted to Deputy
Chief. Both effective July 2008. June 19, 2008
COTUIT CHIEF
Cotuit Fire Chief Paul Frazier will be retiring this
summer. Cotuit recently interviewed a number of
candidates for fire chief. After all was said and done
(it's complicated) Cotuit has reportedly offered the job
to Barnstable Deputy Chief Chris Olsen who will begin
July 1, 2008. Stay tuned.
June 19, 2008 / Updated June 30, 2008
ORLEANS CHIEF
After many months of searching, Orleans has a new fire
chief. Deputy Chief William Quinn has been appointed as
the official chief after serving as Acting Chief for
sometime since the retirement of chief Edwards.
Congratulations to Chief Quinn. June 19, 2008
HYANNIS RADIO
The Hyannis conventional 800 mhz radio frequency has
apparently changed from 868.2125 to 853.2125 as part of
teh rebanding process. June 2, 2008
TRURO FIRE
Deputy Chief Brian Davis has been appointed as Acting
Fire Chief with the retirement of Chief E. Thomas Prada.
May 2008
MIDDLEBOROUGH FIRE
The Chief and Deputy at Middleborough FD retired in
2007. Serving as the acting chief and administrator has
been the Police Chief Gary Russell.
COMM FIRE
Retired call Deputy Fire Chief John B. Farrington,
age 82 passed away on March 29, 2008. Deputy Farrington
was a member of the fire department for 32 years and was
the father of Fire Chief John M. Farrington. A memorial
service is planned for Saturday April 5, 2008 at St
Peters Church in Osterville at 1300 hours.
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Hyannis FD Captain Donald A Frazel, age
71 passed away on March 17, 2008.
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OTIS CHANGES
The staffing at Otis has been reduced. The present shift
strength is 13 (previously 16). The newest crash truck
(404) was recently decommissioned and shipped out to
another assignment. Tank is that the other two crash
apparatus may also be up for reassignment, possibly
being replaced by older P4 style ARFF vehicles. March
2008
ORLEANS FD
Captain Tony Pike has been serving as Acting Deputy
Chief. Mar 2008
CAPE COD HEROES
The American Red Cross recognized some 50 heroes at the
6th Annual Heroes Breakfast at the Resort & Conference
Center at Hyannis on Friday March 7, 2008. Among this
year's recipients were members of the Dennis Fire and
Police departments Child Safety Seat Team: Ben
Anderson, Jeff Larkowski, Dan O'Connell,
James Sullivan, and Damon Reinold. Hyannis
firefighter/paramedic John Talin was recognized
for being part of the team that saved a woman from
cardiac arrest. Sheriff's Department dispatcher and
Brewster call Captain, Sgt. Ross Klun, along with
Deputy Wallace Bicknell were recognized for
assisting a patient in a serious motor vehicle crash
they came across on the way home after getting off duty
at midnight. Sheriff's Department dispatchers William
Watson and Lori Enos were each recognized for
providing 911 bystander CPR instructions that resulted
in saves of two people who had collapsed.
Congratulations to all of these and the others who were
recognized.
See list
DENNIS FIRE AT BRUINS GAME
The Dennis FD Honor Guard was part of the ceremonies at
a recent Bruins game at the Garden. Dianne Adelizzi,
wife of Dennis Firefighter/Paramedic John Adelizzi sang
the National Anthem.
The Story
TRURO FIRE CHIEF
John Garran, long time Deputy Chief, has assumed the
role of Acting Fire Chief with the retirement of long
time Fire Chief Thomas Prada. March 2008
DUXBURY SAFETY & SURVIVAL CONFERENCE
2008:
Scheduled for August 16, 2008.
More
PROVINCETOWN WHALER'S WHARF 10TH
ANNIVERSARY
The 10th year anniversary of the February 10, 1998 fire
will be recognized by locals on Feb 9, 2008 from 1700
hrs to 2000 hrs at the Wave Bar, in the Crown & Anchor,
247 Commercial Street, PTown. There will be food and a
cash bar. A suggested donation of $5.00 at the door with
proceeds going to the Provincetown Firemen's Asso. A
film "There that Night" about the fire will be shown as
will other images and stories. Get together with
firefighters from across the Cape who responded and
helped save Provincetown. Feb 6, 2008
LOWER CAPE AMBULANCE 01/23/08
Lower Cape is looking for (1) EMT and (1) Paramedic.
Contact via Provincetown FD or Lower Cape Ambulance.
OTIS FIRE 01/13/08
Otis announces that Jackson Emery has been promoted from
Captain to Assistant Chief. Brett Childs has been
promoted to Lieutenant. Asst Chief Training William
Maciorowski has left Otis for another position.
 WEST
DENNIS –Turlough E. Meehan, infant son of Dennis
firefighter Phelim Meehan and his wife
Amanda-Clare, passed away on December 18 after
his valiant battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
His wake will be held on December 27
at Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Avenue, South
Yarmouth, from 3 to 6 p.m.
The funeral will be held on Friday,
December 28, at St. Pius X Church, 94 Station Avenue,
South Yarmouth, at 10 a.m.
Wake, Thursday December 27 The Dennis Fire
Department invites fire and police personnel to join
them at the wake on Thursday to pay their respects to
Turlough with a walk-through at approximately 6:15 p.m.
All personnel are requested to wear Class A dress
uniforms and meet for assembly at the Station Avenue
Elementary School across the street from the funeral
home at 5 p.m. Funeral, Friday December 28 On Friday,
uniformed personnel are requested to assemble at the
church’s Youth Center (blue building next to the church)
at 9 a.m. to receive instructions from Deputy Donlan.
Please park in the larger lot east of the church. This
will allow the funeral procession to park in the smaller
lot next to the church.
Following the funeral, guests are invited to Chapin’s
Restaurant, 85 Taunton Avenue, Dennis. The family
requests that uniformed personnel change into civilian
attire before arriving at Chapin’s.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
Jimmy Fund in memory of Turlough Meehan. Donations may
be made by mail or phone to: Dana-Farber Cancer
Institute 10 Brookline Place, 6th Floor Brookline, MA
02445-9924 800-52-JIMMY (54669).
- Barnstable County Sheriff's Department
dispatchers began dispatching for Otis Fire in December
2007. The BSO county dispatch center is located in the
Otis Fire Station. BSO now dispatches for 7 fire
departments including Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster,
Mashpee, Orleans, Otis, and West Barnstable.
- Plymouth Fire Department new fire
chief Edward Bradley, Dec 1, 2007.
- West Barnstable Fire Department Senior
Private Robert Crocker retires after 32 years of service
to WBFD.
Nov 25, 2007.
- Orleans FD is hiring a
Firefighter/Paramedic. Contact Orleans FD for more info.
Oct 19, 2007
- Sandwich Fire Department has announced
some promotions. Lt. Scott Ames has been promoted to
Captain. FF Sean Butler and EMS officer Jason Viveiros
have been promoted to rank of Lieutenant.
Congratulations guys!
Oct 19, 2007
- Dennis Firefighters Local 2583 is
asking for help. The 2 month old son of Firefighter
Phelium and Amanda Meehan, Turlough has been diagnosed
with a rare form of Leukemia. Children's Hospital will
be conducting a bone marrow donor screening at the
Dennis Fire Headquarters on November 10, 2007 from 12-4
PM. Anyone who would be willing to undergo the simple
mouth swab scan is asked to help out in hopes of saving
the young child's life. Contact Dennis FD Local 2583 @
508-398-2242. Oct 19, 2007
Phone number corrected 10/22
- Cotuit Fire Chief Paul Frazier has
announced his intentions to retire in July 2008.
Chief Frazier has been the Chief in Cotuit for 23 years,
having also served as a fulltime
firefighter/Lt/paramedic in Mashpee and a call
firefighter in Cotuit prior to that. Also from
Cotuit, long time call member Jeff Gifford has announced
his retirement from the department after 31 years of
service. Oct 19, 2007
- Sandwich Fire Department also recently
lost a well known member of the department. Richard
E. Canning Sr. had been a member of the Sandwich
Volunteer Fire Department for many years, serving as a
Lieutenant and Fire Commissioner. Mr. Canning
owned a gas station and the garage at that station (a
building moved from Otis) served as the first East
Sandwich Fire Station for a period of years. Mr.
Canning passed away Oct 3, 2007.
- Sandwich Fire Department has appointed
their first full time Deputy Chief. Captain Chief
Thomas Corriveau was
promoted to Deputy Chief effective Oct 1, 2007.
Congrats to Deputy Corriveau who
has served the Sandwich FD for many years as a
firefighter. paramedic, Lieutenant, and Captain.
Oct 2007
- West Barnstable has appointed a new
Assistant Chief Ron Goodale. Oct 2007
- The Cotuit Fire Department is offering
a limited number of Holiday Ornaments featuring the 1916
Model T which was the first motorized fire engine on
Cape Cod.
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Oct 2007
- Plymouth County Pipes and Drums is
organizing and looking for anyone who may be interested
in joining.
For more, contact
Rob Reardon
@ Duxbury Fire.
Flyer.
Oct 2007
- Sandwich Fire Department regrets to
announce the death of Lt. David J. Boles on Sept 8,
2007. Wake at Corpus Christi Church in Sandwich on
Sept 13. Funeral at Corpus Christi Church on September
14th @ 1030 hrs with burial to follow and Sandwich Town
Cemetery on Route 130.
- Hyannis Fire Department has promoted 4
new Lieutenants. Sept 2007
- Plymouth Fire Chief James Pierson is
planning to retire this fall after 33 years with the
Plymouth FD.
Story.
Aug 19, 2007
- Harwich Fire Department recently
promoted Joseph Mayo to Captain and Michael Mason to
Lieutenant. These promotions fill vacancies created by
the recent promotion of Capt Norman Clark to Deputy.
Congrats to all. Aug 19, 2007.
- Orleans Fire Department Chief Steve
Edwards has officially retired. Acting Deputy
William Quinn is now head of the department effective
beginning of Aug. Aug 19, 2007
- Oak Bluffs Fire Department has a new
Chief. Peter Forend was appointed chief taking
over from the retiring long time chief Dennis Alley as
of July 1, 2007. August 6, 2007.
- Barnstable County Communication Center
moved into Otis facility on 07-11-07.
- Dennis Fire Department promoted Robert
'Vito' Marselgia to Captain. Captain Marselgia has been
a member of DFD since 1984 and had been a Lieutenant
prior to promotion. He replaces retired Captain
David Rodriguez. Congratulations to the new Captain.
- Falmouth Fire Department reports they
had 5,665 runs is their fiscal year ending June 30,
2007.
- Chatham Fire Department has created 4
Lieutenant positions. The following have been
promoted to these positions as of July 1, 2007. Group 1
Lt Nelson Wirtz Car 381A. Group 2 Lt David Ready Car
382A. Group 3 Lt Katrina Hansen Car 383A.
Group 4 Lt Violet Fellman Car 384A. This makes a
Capt & Lieutenant on each group. Congratulations
to all.
Dukes County Firefighters Muster July 1,
2007 Results:
1. Overall winner..............Edgartown Fire Department
2. 2nd Place.....................Chilmark Fire
Department
3. 3rd Place.....................West Tisbury Fire
Department
John R. Christopher Sportsmanship Award.... Chilmark
Fire Department
- The new Harwich Fire Chief William L.
Flynn Jr. was sworn in on June 29, 2007. Chief
Flynn takes over from Chief Remillard. Bill has
been a member of the Harwich FD for many years serving
in all capacities from firefighter, paramedic, to
Captain and Deputy. Congratulations to Chief Flynn
and the Harwich FD.
- Harwich FD has also announced the promotion of Capt.
Norman Clarke to Deputy Chief. Deputy Clarke has
also been a member of Harwich FD for many years and
takes the No.2 spot vacated by the promotion of Deputy
Flynn to Chief. July 1, 2007
- Harwich Fire Chief Wilfred Remillard has officially
retired after many years of service to the Harwich Fire
Department. Congratulations to Chief Remillard and best
wishes in his retirement. July 1, 2007
- Orleans Fire Department recently
promoted Capt William Quinn to Acting Deputy Chief with
the recent retirement of Deputy Richard Harris. June
2007
- Dennis Fire Department Captain Dave Rodriguez is retiring on June
9, 2007 after 35 years of service with the DFD. Congrats to
you Dave! June 7, 2007
- Harwich Fire Department has announced that Norman Clark will
become Deputy Chief in July. Captain Clark will replace deputy
William Flynn who will become Chief with the retirement of
Chief Wilfred Remillard. May 25, 2007
- Yarmouth Fire Department has promoted Robert Kelleher to the rank
of Deputy Chief. Kelleher, a long time member of the YFD had
been a shift captain and most recently Captain / Fire Inspector.
Deputy Kelleher replaces Deputy Peter Raiskio who passed away on
2/14/07.
May 20, 2007
- Otis Fire Department has a new fire chief.
Former Asst Chief Walter Stecchi has been promoted to Chief,
replacing retired chief Tim Stephenson. Chief Stecchi is a
long time member of Otis FD. May 20, 2007
- West Barnstable FD regrets to announce the death of Lt.
Christopher Hussey. Chris was a 15 year vet of WBFD and a long
time Emergency Room Tech at CCH. He was killed in a motorcycle
crash in Westport, MA on May 10. Funeral on May 21 at 1100 hrs
at the Unitarian Church on Rt 6A in Barnstable village. More at
www.WestBarnstableFire.com
5/14/07
- Orleans Fire Department - Both the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire
Chief have announced their upcoming retirements. Deputy Chief
Rick Harris will be retiring within about a month or so (May 2007?).
Fire Chief Steve Edwards will be retiring this summer (2007).
Both have been long time members of the Orleans FD and have served
for a number of years in leadership positions. 03/29/07
- Yarmouth
Fire Department - Acting positions announced following the death of
Deputy Chief Peter Raiskio. Capt Allen Bent has been promoted
to Acting Deputy Chief. Acting Capt and Acting Lieut positions also
made. 03/29/07
- Otis Fire Department - Chief Timothy Stephenson has announced his
imminent retirement. Chief Stephenson has served Otis and Barnstable
County for many years. Best wishes to him in his future
endeavors. No announcement on his replacement. Mar 15, 2007.
- Harwich Fire Dept has announced that Deputy Chief William Flynn
will assume the rank of
Fire Chief upon the retirement of Chief Wilfred Remillard on July 1,
2007. Both are long time members of the Harwich Fire
Department. Chief Remillard was deputy chief for many years,
attaining rank of Chief after the retirement of Chief Robert
Peterson Dec 2003. 3/4/07
- Yarmouth Fire Dept Deputy
Chief Peter Raiskio passed away from cancer on Feb 14, 2007.
Deputy Raiskio was a member of YFD for many years and had served as
a paramedic and as the departments' first fire prevention officer.
3/4/07
- COMM FD Captain Barry Mossey recently retired. Captain Sean
Greene is the new COMM Captain replacing Capt Mossey. Congrats
and best wishes to both. Jan 2007
- Plymouth FD recently did some restructuring. The department has
created the position of Battalion Chief for the 4 shift commanders
(previously done by Captain rank). Additionally, the head of
fire prevention and training officer are now also Battalion Chiefs.
Shift Batt Chiefs are Group 1 BC Stanley Eldridge, Group 2 BC Daniel
Braley, Group 3 BC Kevin Murphy, and Group 4 BC Donald E Brown. Jan
2007
- From Nantucket FD, Edward Maxwell has been appointed Deputy
Chief. Jan 2007.
- Some sad news to report 12/7/06.
1. Robert "Bob" Black Jr, age 71, Ret. Capt & Paramedic, West
Barnstable Fire Dept passed away on Dec 4, 2006. Capt Black was a
long time member of the WBFD, serving as the first Captain of their
rescue squad when formed in 1973 until his retirement in 1982.
He was in the first paramedic class held on the Cape and was one of
the first paramedics in Massachusetts. His son Robert Black III is
presently a Captain / Paramedic on Sandwich FD and his grandson Rory
is presently on WBFD. A memorial service will be held at John
Lawrence Funeral Home is Marstons Mills on Sat Dec 9, from 2-4.
Donations to WBFD Ambulance fund or firefighters Relief Association.
2. Cleveland Bernard "Bernie" Jones, age 80, Ret Chief, Sandwich
FD (1960-1965) passed away on Dec 2, 2006. Chief Jones was a
military veteran as well. His son on-law Keith Lehmann recently
retired from Sandwich FD. Visiting hours Friday Dec 8, 4-8 PM
at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, Rt 6A Sandwich. Funeral Sat Dec 9,
1:30 PM at Corpus Christi Parash, 324 Quaker Meetinghouse
Road, East Sandwich. Donations Sandwich Prof Firefighters or Amer
Cancer Society.
3. William D. "Sparky" Donovan, age 96, long time member of
Sandwich Fire Dept and rescue squad passed away on Nov 19, 2006. Mr
Donavon had a very interesting career working for the Army Corps of
Engineers overseeing the marine traffic through the Cape Cod Canal
for 52 years. He had a wonderful photo collection of nearly
every ship that passed through the canal during his tenure. He
was gracious in helping me with some great pictures of the early
Sandwich apparatus and rescue vehicles that I used in my book "Cape
Cod Firefighting" in 2003.
- Dennis Fire Dept announces promotion of Firefighter Peter "Cappy"
Snow to rank of Captain at 0800 hrs on 11/29/06 for his final 24
hour shift prior to retiring at 0800 hrs on 11/30/06. He
joined DFD as a call firefighter in 1963 and the Dennis FD Rescue
Squad in 1966. He was appointed as a fulltime firefighter
5/20/73. Cappy has been a dedicated and loyal member of the
Dennis FD and a friend to many across the Cape. We wish him
good health and happiness as a "Retired Captain."!
Posted 11/28/06
- Bourne Chief Charles Klueber will be retiring on January 1, 2007.
He is presently using his time and Deputy Chief David "Skip"
Kingsbury will be sworn in as Acting Chief Nov.13, 2006.
Bourne is civil service and a chief's list will be utilized in the
spring to select a fulltime chief.
Best wishes to Chief Klueber in his retirement. 11/12/06
- David Scott is new COMM Mechanic. Dave was previously the FD
mechanic in New Bedford. He is also a call Captain in
Mattapoisett. Oct 06
- Edgartown Fire
Department has appointed Peter Schemeth as the new Fire Chief.
Chief Schemeth has been deputy chief in Edgartown for many years and
replaces long time Fire Chief Antone Bettencort who retired.
9/17/06
- COMM FD has announced
the retirement of Master Mechanic Karl Sulkala. Karl was a
member of the West Barnstable FD from 1966 to 1979, serving a number
of years as the Deputy Chief in WBFD. He spent 4 years in the Air
Force 1970-74 working on Crash Trucks. Karl joined the Hyannis FD
from 1979-1985. From 1985 to 1988, he was a member of the
Sandwich FD. In 1988, he joined the COMM FD and has served as
a firefighter and master mechanic until his retirement Aug 21, 2006.
Karl has performed mechanical duties for several other departments
and is well known across the Cape fire department community.
He is expected to continue to be involved to various degrees in the
fire service including delivering brand new fire apparatus and
probably fixing things when needed. We would like to wish Karl
a happy, healthy retirement, CONGRATULATIONS, and thanks for your 40
years of service to Cape Cod fire departments.
- COMM FD has also announced the appointment of Lt./Paramedic
Richard Scherbarth as the department's new fulltime EMS Officer.
Lt Scherbarth has been a member of COMM FD since 1985.
- Otis FD has reportedly changed their work schedule.
The military 72 hr / wk schedule of 24 on, 24 off, 24 on, 24 off,
etc with Kelly days, has reportedly changed to 48 hrs on and 72 hrs
off with a Kelly day worked in as well. Aug 2006
- Bourne FD has appointed Joseph Carrara as Deputy Chief
replacing Deputy Robert Berry who recently passed away. Kellie
Weeks has been promoted to Lieutenant. July 10, 2006
- Nantucket Fire Chief Everett Pierce has resigned.
Deputy Chief Mark McDougall is presently serving as Acting Fire
Chief. June 29, 2006
- Sandwich FD has added a radio frequency.... 484.825
186.2. The new channel supports two way communications backup
to the 800 mhz trunking system.
- Some Fire Chief news from around
the area. Edgartown Fire Chief Antone Bettencort will be
retiring soon after some three decades or more of service to
Edgartown. The Nantucket Fire Chief Everett Pierce has been in
a little trouble lately and may be retiring according to some
reports. Bourne Fire Chief Charles Klueber has also been
making some plans to get some golfing in sometime around the
beginning of the new year. June 15, 2006
- Well known Master Mechanic Karl Sulkala (COMM FD) is on the
final countdown to retirement. Karl has been involved in the
fire service across the Cape for many years, working fulltime for
Hyannis, Sandwich, and COMM. He once also served with WBFD as
a call deputy chief. Retirement effective in Aug 2006.
June 15, 2006
- Word comes that Bourne Deputy Chief Robert J. Berry has passed
away from cancer at age 54. He died on April 21, 2006. Deputy Berry
was a member of Bourne Firefighters Local 1717 and served as the
department's head fire investigator. He was a Vietnam Vet of
the Army. He served Bourne FD for many years. April 23, 2006
- A new DRC District 1 Forest Fire Warden has been named.
Joshua Nigro will begin duty on April 24th. He is from
Needham, MA and began his fire service career with Malden Emergency
Center R2. He worked in District 14 DEM for a few years.
He has also served in the US Army 59th MP co. with 2 tours in the
mid east. He has most recently been with a wildland fire crew
out of El Paso County, Colorado as a Captain. He will assume
District 1 Fire Warden duties for the Department of Recreation and
Conservation at Shawme Crowell State Forest covering the Cape &
Islands. Welcome aboard.
- Wellfleet Fire Department has named Daniel Silverman as the
new Fire Chief. Silverman has been the deputy chief for several
years and has been in the acting chief position since last fall.
He takes over from Chief Alan Hight who retired. March 16,
2006
- Bourne Deputy Chief Robert Berry is presently out on an
extended medical leave. Lt. James Brown has been promoted to
the Acting Deputy position on Group 3 and FF Mike Hodge is the
acting Lieutenant. 2/16/06
- Barnstable Fire Department has announced the end of its
"Call" fire department. The Chief stated that the required
training and insurance costs, and a poor overall response to alarms
led to the decision. Barnstable thus becomes the latest to
rely completely on fulltime personnel. The Sandwich Fire
Department faced the same move last year. A number of personnel let
go from both departments joined the West Barnstable Fire Department
that still maintains a large, active call department.
- Provincetown Fire Department regrets to announce the
passing of retired Fire Chief James F. Meads. Chief meads
passed away on Jan 9, 2006 at age 80. He joined the
Provincetown FD in 1953 and was a founding member of the Ptown
Rescue Squad. He served as Chief from 1983 to 1994.
Services are to be held on Friday Jan 13.
- Wellfleet Fire Department is interviewing 5 finalists for
the position of Fire Chief with the retirement of Chief Alan Hight.
123005.
- West Barnstable will begin 24 hour staffing January 1, 2006.
The recent hiring of two paramedics will enable WBFD to have one
firefighter/paramedic on duty 24/7 with additional personnel on
days. WBFD has also recently made some promotions and reorganized
groups. 123005.
- The Barnstable County Fire Chiefs have announced that as of
Jan 1, 2006 all vehicles previously knows as "Rescues" on Cape Cod
will be referred to as "Ambulances" in accordance with the
new National Incident Management System (NIMS) guidelines.
Other changes may be coming down the road, although Barnstable
County has operated under ICS for many years already and NIMS is
basically the evolution of ICS. 112405
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The Bourne Fire Department buried Firefighter William "Billy" E.
Palmer Jr. on Nov 23, 2005. Firefighter Palmer died of cancer
last Friday at age 57. He was the senior member of the Bourne
Fire Department, with 35 years of service, at the time of his death.
Full LODD honors were paid to the former Army Sergeant and
firefighter with burial at the National Cemetery at Otis. 112405
- West Barnstable's new Fire Chief Joe Maruca has now
"officially" taken office, several weeks after being announced as
chief. Once again, congratulations. So far the new chief is
still using Car 282 rather than the historical WBFD chief number
291. 112405
- Several Firefighters from the Cape were honored at
Firefighter of the Year ceremonies at Faneuil Hall in Boston on Oct
27, 2005. Hyannis and Yarmouth Fire Departments were honored for the
efforts dozens of their personnel made rescuing a trapped Orleans
firefighter - Mike Gould - involved in an ambulance accident back in
March 2005. The extrication with the Jaws took over an hour.
Three off duty Sandwich firefighters - Capt James Huska, FF Robert
George, and FF Jason Vivieros - were honored for being in the right
place at the right time and saving the life of a woman and caring
for two others who were burned when a portable stove blew up at a
Jimmy Buffet concert at the Tweeter Center. Falmouth Capt
James Marshall and Lt Mel Trott were also honored for making a
rescue of a woman from a smoke filled apartment on Scranton Ave in
May. The late night fire occurred when crews were out on EMS calls
and the rescue was made before fire apparatus could be staffed
properly. CONGRATULATIONS to all of these personnel for their jobs
well done. Nov 2005
- Bourne Fire Department will not have to face layoffs thanks
to a successful override vote by Bourne Voters on October 12, 2005. The five personnel that would have been laid
off will not have to be, thus allowing Bourne to continue to staff 3 stations including the soon to be completed
new Sagamore Station 3. 10/13/05
- Wellfleet Fire Chief Alan Hight will be retiring at the end
of the year. It is reported that Deputy Chief Silverman is currently serving as Acting Fire Chief. Oct 2005
- Falmouth Firefighter & Paramedic Alden Cook has retired effective
October 1, 2005. Alden has been a very active member of the fire - ems service on the Cape
with leadership roles in CIEMSS, Inc. Best wishes to Alden in his retirement.
- West Barnstable Fire Department has announced the
appointment of Captain Joseph Maruca to Chief of the West Barnstable Fire Department. The appointment
came at the Prudential Committee Meeting on September 21, 2005. Congratulations to
the Cape's newest Chief.
- Retired Harwich Fire Chief Robert A. Peterson passed away
September 18, 2005 at 1712 hours.
- West Barnstable Fire Department has still not appointed a chief to
replace Chief Jenkins, who retired in March 2005. A retirement party for Chief Jenkins
will be held on October 1. 9/9/05
- Sandwich Fire Department Chief Dennis Newman has officially
retired as of August 31, 2005. Long time department member and Captain, George Russell has been
appointed as acting Chief. He is among several candidates (2 from in house) that are being
interviewed for the Chief's Job. Best wishes to Chief Newman who completed 40 years on SFD and about
18 years as the Chief's position. 9/9/05
- Harwich Fire was able to hire back (5) personnel after another
town vote in August 2005. This restored the dispatchers and put the firefighter/paramedics that
had been taken off the floor to do dispatching, back on the floor. Harwich is still short of
money and are not able to keep Station 2
open 24/7 unless there is sufficient manpower on duty.
- Harwich Fire lost (4) Firefighter / Paramedics and (2) dispatcher
to layoffs in May 2005.
- Sandwich Fire Chief Dennis Newman has reportedly announced his
upcoming retirement date. Chief Newman joined the Sandwich FD in 1965 and has served as a
firefighter, Lieutenant, and as chief for over the past decade. May 2005
- Eastham Fire Department has a new Deputy Fire Chief, Mark Foley.
Foley has been a member of the Yarmouth fire department for many years and most recently
served as a Lieutenant. He is also the Assistant director of training at the Barnstable County
Fire Rescue Training Academy Congrats to Mark. April 2005
- West Barnstable Fire Chief John P. Jenkins
retired on March 12, 2005 after 32 years as Chief. Deputy Chief Craig Pye acting chief.
- New Chatham Fire Chief Michael Ambriscoe Jan 2005.
- New Dennis Fire Chief Mark Dellner Jan 2005.
- Barnstable Fire Department has appointed Firefighter Christopher
Olsen as the Acting Deputy Chief. (Sept 2004)
- Brewster has a new Deputy Chief William
Harrison.
(Mar 2005)
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Updated: January 28, 2012
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