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| REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT I am pleased to submit the 124th annual report of your Fire Department. Fire-Rescue & Emergency Services responded to a total of 3041 incidents. Of the total calls, 1609 were for emergency medical incidents of which 1213 resulted in transportation to the hospital. A total of 64 structure fires, 8 vehicle fires and 28 outside fires were extinguished over the year. We responded to 23 carbon monoxide incidents with 6 warranting further actions. We also responded to 190 hazardous materials incidents with the Massachusettsts Hazardous Materials Response Team responding to 1 of these incidents. A total of 1116 fire prevention and life safety inspections were completed, 2061 burning permits issued and a total of 583 regulatory permits were issued. Mutual Aid to and from the surrounding towns has been steadily increasing. Unfortunately this trend is due to the inability of each town to efficiently staff their departments with the necessary personnel due to budget constraints. Ongoing training has been conducted throughout the year within the department. One subject that has been directed by the Department of Homeland Security was National Incident Management System. This training was conducted jointly with the Police Department and other town agencies to unify and co-ordinate these agencies as well as other State and Federal agencies as they may be involved in an incident. In the past year we have had the implementation of a significant new State Law that will impact the health and safety of our citizens. Nicole's Law was passed by the legislature in 2005 and had an April 1, 2006 implementation date which requires Carbon Monoxide Detectors in all residences. Our Town was proactive by having this provision as a town By-Law but it is now State Law. The major change to affect the citizens of Abington is the requirement of detectors on ALL levels of habitation. Not just by the bedrooms. If anyone has any questions as to the placement or requirements please feel free to contact the Fire Station. We have experienced an incredible amount of new building growth over the past few years. These projects represent countless hours of inspections and preparations for this department and with the increase of population along with the expanse in response distances we will need to address additional personnel needs for the department in the very near future to cover calls for services and potential risks. In doing a risk analysis, this department's risk continues to grow with the growth of the town. Statistically as the town adds structures the risk of fire increases incrementally. Our challenge is to address this risk and provide an adequate and balanced level of protection for all citizens of Abington. In September I was pleased to be promoted to Fire Chief. I had been acting since January after the retirement of Malcolm Whiting. I look forward to serve the citizens of Abington. In 2007 there will be further changes in the department with the promotions of a new Deputy and Captain and the hiring of a new firefighter to fill the open position. My sincere thanks and appreciation to each and every member of this department, they continue to provide you with the very best in Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services. . Respectfully Submitted, Arthur H. Pelland, Chief of Department Members of Abington Fire-Rescue & Emergency Services: Arthur H. Pelland, Chief/EMT Patricia Gordon, Administrative Assistant David Farrell, Captain/EMT John Weckbacher, Acting Deputy Chief/EMT Edward Belcher, Captain/EMT John Nuttall, Captain/EMT/I Charles Whitman Jr., Firefighter Donald Leary, Firefighter Michael Murphy, Firefighter/EMT/I Michael Driscoll, Firefighter/EMT/P Ronald Howe, Firefighter/EMT/P John Force, Firefightef/EMT/P Robert Neumeister, Firefighter/EMT/I Donald Farrell, Firefighter/EMT/I John Glynn, Firefighter/EMT/P Kevin Finch, Firefighter/EMT/P Donald DiDomenico, Firefighter/EMT/P Richard Smith, Firefighter/EMT/P George Gardiner, Firefighter/EMT/P Christa Prescott, Firefighter/EMT/ Sean Hardy, Firefighter/EMT/P Brian Fogg, Firefighter/EMT/P Christa Larkin, Firefighter/EMT/P |
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