Somerset Fire Department and Emergency Services
Providing the town of Somerset, Massachusetts fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire inspections and community education.
Operating as usual
Hello 👋🏻,
A great job today by Town Nurse Desiree Harding, Board of Health Agent Tim Turner and the members of the Somerset Fire Department. Our team was able to provide 160 vaccinations at todays drive-thru vaccination clinic!
Stay safe and be kind!
This week some of our members took part in “Flashover Simulator” training held in Mansfield. This is a class held by the Massachusetts Fire Academy that ”simulates” flashover conditions. A flashover is when everything in an occupied space burns because it is so hot, generally around 1100-1200 degrees farenheit. In this trailer a fire is lit and brought up to a certain temperature so members involved can feel and see certain indicators of a flashover. This better prepares us for a real event. Check out some of the pics.
As always stay safe and be kind…
Thank you to Papa Gino’s for dropping off pizza to the on duty crew yesterday. Pictured with some of the crew is Elizabeth Trenholme.…
A friendly reminder about our drive through flu/covid booster clinic tomorrow…
October 22
9 AM to 1 PM
Time slots are still available…
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Hello 👋🏻,
We will be hosting a drive through Flu and Covid Booster clinic at our station on Saturday, October 22 from 9 AM to 1 PM. See info below.
Click on this link to sign up.…. https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/somerset?calendar=b1155365-d688-4831-b50e-1aee94dcc475
After 21 years stories about acts of bravery still continue to surface…
Never forget…
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159111915692939&id=8722202938
On this night 21 years ago:
246 people went to sleep knowing they had a flight in the morning.
2,606 people went to sleep before work in the morning.
343 firefighters went to sleep knowing they might fight a fire and save a life the next day.
60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol.
8 paramedics went to sleep before their morning shift.
None of them saw past 9:59am on Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life would never be the same for thousands of people, their families, friends, and strangers.
Tonight before you go to sleep, to honor those who perished, please consider making the decision to never take one second of your life for granted.
Be kind.
Love intensely.
Work hard.
Volunteer.
Make every day count.
God bless those who perished.
God bless their families and friends.
Hello,
Tomorrow is 9/11. We will be having a brief remembrance ceremony in front of our 9/11 memorial at the fire department, starting at 10 AM. We hope to see you there…
May we never forget.
Hello 👋🏻,
Tomorrow morning at 9 am is the dedication ceremony for Jacob Raposa (Bike 1) at the green. There will be a short ceremony with an unveiling of a bike and bench in his name.
Immediately following Somerset Firefighters will be out at the intersection of County Street and Buffinton Street to fill the boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Any donation helps!
Hope to see you at both events…please share this post.
Stay safe and be kind…
A big shout out to Somerset legend Marilyn Medeiros for dropping off her famous homemade rice pudding!
Side note: we always accept goodies for taste testing! So feel free to drop on by! 😜😂
Hello 👋🏻,
Did you know we have a program for our town residents called Somerset Cares?
If not, here is some information on “SOMERSET CARES”…
This program will consist of scheduled home visits to our senior citizens by Somerset Firefighters. Firefighters will conduct a safety check of the home and assess the surroundings for various potential hazards. This program is FREE!
The focus of the visits centers on a needs assessment, medical identification/information program, trip and fall prevention, home heating safety, bathroom safety, cooking safety, ensuring adequate lighting and checking/installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Firefighters will also do blood pressure checks.
Some of the supplies that firefighters will provide free of charge, if needed, include the following:
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Batteries (includes installation)
Assorted light bulbs
Night Lights and extra bulbs
Flash Lights and batteries
Fire Safety Informational pamphlets
File of Life packet
Yellow Alert packet
Other supplies as required
If you or someone you know would like to utilize this great program please call the fire department non-emergency business line at 508-646-2810 to schedule an appointment.
Stay safe and be kind!
Massachusetts Department of Fire Services once again with some great information. Always take a look in the backseat before exiting a vehicle. Stay hydrated, stay safe…
Temps in a car at the DFS parking lot reached 123°F today, a potentially fatal condition for someone inside. Remember: never leave children, vulnerable adults, or pets unattended in a vehicle, not even with the window cracked, not even "just for a minute." www.safekids.org/heatstroke.
Today members of the Somerset Fire Department had the pleasure of watching Firefighter/Paramedic Colin Fardig graduate from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy BW #21 Recruit Firefighter Training Class. Firefighter/Paramedic Fardig has spent the last 10 weeks assigned to recruit training. Firefighter/Paramedic Fardig will be returning to his shift assignment on “A” Crew August 10th. Congratulations to you and your classmates Colin, and welcome to the fire service.
In the pictures are Chief Barros, Firefighter/Paramedic Fardig and Captain Fisher. Also pictured are his wife Lauren and son Julian…
A good tip from The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services…
A recent fire on an outdoor deck displaced every resident of the apartment building. It was caused by improper disposal of smoking materials. For your safety and that of your family and neighbors, use a heavy ashtray with water or sand and , , .
Hello,
I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and commend the members of Local #2649 Somerset Firefighters for their professionalism and handling of the presidential detail this past Wednesday.
As you can imagine, a great deal of behind the scenes planning and coordination between the Somerset Fire Department, local law enforcement, US Secret Service and various mutual aid partners from Bristol County and the State went into ensuring a safe and successfull visit to our town by the President.
To provide a bit of context, numerous meetings, phone calls and site visits were conducted. The capabilities of our department as well as our mutual aid partners was discussed and an operational plan developed.
With regard to the actual event, I’m very proud to say that our own Somerset Fire Department paramedics traveled as part of the Presidential motorcade, and were assigned as the medical detail directly to the President.
Through close coordination with the Secret Service, numerous Fire and EMS related assets were positioned on site. The Somerset Fire Department provided a unit capable of marine operations, fire suppression, medical treatment / transport and various other services.
State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and the members of his team provided the the Somerset Fire Department, Law Enforcement and Secret Service with a state of the art incident command unit, rehab unit and other specialized teams on standby capable of providing a high level of technical support should the need arise.
Members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Emergency Communications Center (SEMRECC) were on location and provided radio equipment and logistics to ensure that communications between the numerous agencies operating at the scene was established and maintained. Their expertise and support proved invaluable.
Again, I couldn’t be more proud of the members of local #2649, SPD and the Somerset Highway Dept. for getting it done. The success of operations such as this are directly proportional the professionals that execute the operational plan for the event.
- Chief Barros
Just a reminder...applications for this round of hiring are due Monday, June 13 by 4 pm. Spread the word…
A helpful tip from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services…
More and more devices are using lithium ion batteries. To avoid a fire, always follow the manufacturer's instructions and recharge them safely: place them on a hard and stable surface, and avoid overloading outlets.
Please join us for Public Safety Day...
See what Selectman Allen Smith had to say about his experience on Marine 1 today…thanks Mr. Smith!
As you know, we are hiring for 3 immediate openings. Please share this flyer. Details of wages and benefits are listed. It has a scannable QR code that brings you right to the application. Share away.
Or click this link..https://www.townofsomerset.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif3821/f/pages/somerset_fire_application_2022.pdf
🔥 WE ARE HIRING! Spread the word and share! 🔥
The Town of Somerset is currently accepting applications for the position of full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. We are looking to fill three immediate openings.
At the time of appointment applicants must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and be certified as a Massachusetts Paramedic.
The residency requirement for appointed members of the Somerset Fire Department is 15 miles measured from the town boarder of Somerset to the border limits of the city or town in which the employee resides.
Staring annual wages: $ 73,400.00 per year
Additional benefits include:
• Education incentive of up to $ 13,000.00 per year
• FF I/II Stipend $ 1,000.00 per year
• Clothing allowance $ 725.00 per year
• Fitness incentive $ 500.00 per year
• Unused sick leave bonus $ 250.00 per year
Applications are available at the Fire Chief’s office at the Somerset Fire Department, 475 County St. Somerset, MA - Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and on the Towns website. Or you can click on the link below to be taken directly to the printable application.
Completed applications must be returned to the Fire Chief’s office before 4:00 PM on June 13, 2022.
Click on the link for the printable application…
Hello 👋🏻,
Here are some pictures of recent training. We are consistently training to be prepared for real emergencies that may arise. Below you will see pictures involving hydrant operations, aerial evolutions with water flow, vehicle extrication and long lug out (a drill we use to practice following the long lug of a hose line coupling out to safety).
We are here for you. Stay safe and be kind. 🚒🚑
Hello 👋🏻,
Annual Town Meeting is on Monday May 16, 2022, the Fire Department will be seeking funding in the amount of $70,000.00 for the purpose of maintaining, repairing and continuing renovations on Station 2.
Prior to Town Meeting, the Fire Department would like to offer town residents the opportunity to stop in, tour the station and ask any questions that they may have. We want to be transparent to our taxpayers. The station, located at 658 Brayton Point RD will be open to visitors on:
Friday May 13, 2022 from 11am - 12pm
Saturday May 14, 2022 from 10am - 12pm
All are welcome, hope to see you there!
Please join us in congratulating Captain Scott Sylvester on his retirement from the department. Captain Sylvester’s retirement comes after 32 years of dedicated service the town of Somerset and residents of our community.
Captain Scott Sylvester
Last tour of duty April 19, 2022
Assignment - Shift commander, Car 3
Best wishes and have a long healthy retirement!
(Captain Sylvester is pictured in the middle, standing)
Hello everyone,
Reminder: Bone Marrow Drive on April 9th from
9 AM - 12 PM. Check out the flyer below. Hope you can make it!
Hello👋🏻 ,
This week we began training using a forcible entry prop on loan from our friends over at “Dartmouth District 2”.
The purpose of this training is to practice gaining entry through doors with multiple tools, using various techniques. Training is an important part of what we do. We are constantly training to be ready for real world scenarios.
Check out the pics below. Thank you to Dartmouth District 2!
Hello everyone,
The bone marrow drive scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed because of inclement weather. The new date will be April 9 from
9 AM - 12 PM. Check out the flyer below. Hope you can make it!
We would like to express our sincere condolences to the members of the Massachusetts State Police and Bucci family…
LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH OF MSP TROOPER TAMAR BUCCI
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Tamar Bucci was killed in the line of duty last night when her cruiser was struck by a gasoline tanker as she attempted to pull over to assist a disabled motorist. Trooper Bucci, who was assigned to the Medford Barracks, was 34. The investigation into the crash is ongoing. This morning, Colonel Christopher Mason, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, gave the following remarks in a media briefing announcing Trooper Bucci’s death.
It is with great sadness that I announce the line of duty death of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Tamar Bucci, who gave the ultimate sacrifice shortly before midnight when her cruiser was struck by a tractor-trailer on Route 93 Northbound in Stoneham.
Trooper Bucci's cruiser was struck by the truck, a tanker carrying a full load of 10,000 gallons of gasoline, as she attempted to pull to the side of the road to assist a disabled motorist at approximately 11:45 p.m. The force of the impact pushed her cruiser, a marked Ford Interceptor SUV with its emergency blue lights activated, off the road.
Two civilian Good Samaritans pulled Trooper Bucci from the heavily damaged cruiser and a Stoneham Police Officer who came upon the scene performed emergency first aid, including CPR, until EMS arrived and transported her to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Despite the heroic efforts of the civilians, the Stoneham Officer, the Armstrong ambulance crew, and the emergency room staff at MGH, Trooper Bucci was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The Department is devasted by her loss. We are eternally grateful for the attempts of everyone involved to assist Trooper Bucci and to save her life.
Trooper Bucci was 34 years old and was assigned to this barracks, State Police-Medford, since last month. Prior to that, she was assigned to the Brookfield Barracks after graduating as a member of the 85th Recruit Training Troop on May 6, 2020.
Before joining the Massachusetts State Police, Trooper Bucci was employed by the security department at Encore Casino and also worked as a personal trainer. She was a graduate of Middlesex Community College and Andover High School.
She is survived by her mother and her father, two sisters, a step-sister, and a step-brother. She is also survived by her other family, the 2,000-plus men and women of the Massachusetts State Police, many of whom came to MGH overnight to grieve and support one another as word of her passing spread.
The driver of the truck, a Methuen man, was not injured. He has been cooperative and was interviewed by Troopers earlier this morning. The truck is owned by the PJ Murphy company. The investigation into the crash is ongoing and is being conducted by Troop A along with the MSP's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, Crime Scene Services Section, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section, and State Police Detective Unit for Middlesex County. At this time, there are no charges.
The woman who was in the disabled motor vehicle that Trooper Bucci was trying to help was transported to an area hospital for evaluation.
Late last night, on a stretch of road that she protected every night during the midnight shift, Trooper Bucci gave her life in the act of trying to help another person in distress. There is no greater act of sacrifice than to give one’s life for another. She is the 22d member of the Massachusetts State Police to die in the line of duty. Her death is a reminder of the dangers that Troopers and all police officers face on a daily basis to protect society.
We are heartbroken by this tragedy, and resolve to continue our mission to protect and serve by following the example set by Trooper Bucci in her brief MSP career and her life that was cut short far too soon. The tremendous outpouring of support shown by Troopers and local officers at the hospital is testimony to the respect and admiration that Trooper Bucci earned within her chosen field in less than two years wearing the badge.
Her selfless act embodies the mission of the State Police to help those in need, a mission that we carry on in her memory.
Hello,
The Somerset Fire Department will be hosting a drive-through style bone marrow drive. We hope to increase awareness of childhood and blood cancers. Let’s find a match for someone together!
Those who wish to take part can pre-register online by texting “herosforAlex” to 61474. Follow the instructions. The day of the event you will be provided with a test kit and instructions on how to do a self swab of your cheek. Swab results will be added to the “Be the Match” bone marrow registry.
Register to help Superhero Alex and many more!
Help support Raider and the Comfort Dog program…
SFD approved! 👍🏻
Hello everyone,
This is a perfect example of why any exterior vents need to be cleared of snow.
Last night our department responded to a home with a carbon monoxide alarm sounding in the basement. Crews found high levels of carbon monoxide throughout the home. After ruling out all other possibilities, it was discovered that the vent for the heating system was completely blocked by snow. The home was vented until it was clear of carbon monoxide and no one needed medical attention. Crews cleared a path to the vent and then cleared the area of the vent.
The first picture shows the path created to the vent (hand shoveled). The second picture is the vent after it was cleared and if you look up close, you’ll see where the snow level was. And finally, the third picture shows the vent from above.
Remember, carbon monoxide is created from any fossil fuel burning equipment. It is colorless, odorless and tasteless. Make sure you have functioning carbon monoxide alarms. And check those vents!
Share away. Stay safe and be kind.
We hope everyone is doing well.
While you’re out clearing snow today, find the closest hydrant and please shovel around it. This small act can make a big difference…
We are here for you. For emergencies dial 911, all other issues you can call our business line at 508-646-2810.
Keep your vents clear of snow!
This includes the exhaust vents for your furnace, hot water heater, and any other appliances.
If they become blocked they can cause carbon monoxide to build up in your home. It is also important to have functioning carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home. Check those batteries!
Stay safe and be kind.
Warming Station Information:
For anyone needing a warming station, you can head to the community room at the Somerset Police Department. This will be open until at least tomorrow or for as long as needed. We can provide cots, blankets, pillows and maybe some good conversation. If we reach capacity in the community room, we will set up shelter at the high school.
If you need us, we are here. 911 for emergencies, anything else you can call our business line at 508-646-2810.
Stay safe and be kind…
❄️ Today's snow will bring dangerous travel conditions as snow intensity increases this morning into late this afternoon. We are urging residents to stay home and to allow crews to safely treat and clear roadways. Another foot of snow is still expected over the next 12 hours.
🌬️Wind gusts will increase, peaking late this morning into mid afternoon. Near hurricane force gusts across Cape Cod, between 50-60 mph for eastern MA, and 40-45 mph across interior MA. Check generators, keep electronics charged, locate flashlights, radio & extra batteries. Power outage preparedness & safety tips: http://bit.ly/Powers-Out
If you need us, we are here. For emergencies, as always call 911. For non-emergency related issues or questions you can call our business line at 508-646-2810.
Stay safe and be kind!
A friendly reminder when you are out clearing snow. Help us, help you!
Stay safe and be kind…
Today members of the Somerset Fire Department had the pleasure of watching Firefighter/Paramedic Tyler Paquette graduate from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy BW #16 Recruit Firefighter Training Class. Firefighter/Paramedic Paquette has spent the last 10 weeks assigned to recruit training. In a special moment Firefighter/Paramedic Paquette was joined on stage by his father Deputy Chief (Ret.) Paul Paquette. Firefighter/Paramedic Paquette will be returning to his shift assignment on “C” Crew February 1st. Congratulations to you and your classmates Tyler, and welcome to the fire service.
FYI…
A parking ban will be in effect for the Town of Somerset beginning
at 6pm Friday, January 28th until 11pm Sunday, January 30th.
Parking on either side of a town owed road is prohibited.
Pierce Beach Park, Somerset Waterfront Park and the Somerset Historical Society Parking lot have all been designated for overflow
parking during winter storm incidents.
Please, if you do not need to be on the road during the storm, try not to be. Let the hardworking plow-truck drivers clean our streets. Then give them a thank you!
We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Stay safe and be kind!
Yesterday the Somerset Fire Department conducted “ice-water” rescue training at the reservoir.
We train so we can be ready for almost anything, sometimes the unexpected. This includes water rescue.
Here are some pictures of members from “B” crew….
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