10TH ANNUAL CHILI CHALLENGE
SUNDAY MARCH 2, 2014

Wareham Firefighters.... Winners of "People's Choice"

The MMR crew with a new crash truck chili booth

Eastham Team Backdraft.... always a favorite!

Shrewsbury Firefighters won the prized "Chef's Cup"

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UNOFFICIAL 2013 RUN STATS

It was a very busy year in 2013 with almost all departments
showing significant increases in responses. Approximately 60,125
runs were managed by Cape departments.

#1 YARMOUTH....... 6,709 runs
#2 HYANNIS............ 6,329 runs
#3 FALMOUTH....;;...6,298 runs
#4  DENNIS.............. 4,620 runs
#5 COMM................. 4,412 runs

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RUN STATS 2013
Updated Feb 27, 2014

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First Due Continued
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Sandwich House Fire

Sandwich FD responded to a house fire on Race Lane February 26, 2014.
The fire ended up being a pan left on an unattended stove.

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Sandwich Firefighters prepare to enter a smoke filled home on Race Lane
February 26, 2014. It turned out to be a pan burning on a stove top.

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New Sandwich Fire Chief

The Sandwich Fire Department selected William Carrico II to become
the new Fire Chief. Carrico replaced retired Fire Chief George Russell.
Carrico served as Chief in Halifax, Ma since 2009.
He was previously Deputy of the Duxbury FD.
He started work in February 2014.

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New Eastham Fire Chief

The Eastham Fire Department selected Deputy Chief Mark Foley to serve as
the new Fire Chief of the Eastham Fire Department.
We was sworn in in Jan 2014.
Foley, Deputy since 2005, takes over
from Chief Glenn Olson who retired in October 2013.

(Photo William Quinn)

STORY

Hyannis Mechanic Retires

Hyannis Fire Department Richard Randall retired from over 24 years of service
to the Hyannis Fire District on Feb 3, 2014.

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COMM STRUCTURE FIRE

COMM FD responded to a structure fire off Route 28 and Acadia Drive in Marstons Mills
on Sunday January 12, 2014. A vacant 1 story cottage was heavily involved. Crews
had to lay a water supply hose over 1000 feet down the long, narrow dirt ancient way
to reach the fire.
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HYANNIS 2ND ALARM

Hyannis Fire Department received several frantic phone calls just before
5:00 P.M. on Saturday December 7, 2013 reporting a structure fire in an
occupied multi-family dwelling at 174 Main Street in the east end.

On arrival, heavy fire was blowing  out the windows on side B&C (left, rear)
of the building overlapping to the 2nd floor of the 2-1/2 story building.
A second alarm was transmitted. Several occupants narrowly escaped
the structure. Assistance from Yarmouth, COMM, Barnstable, and Cotuit
responded to the scene.

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CENTERVILLE HOUSE FIRE

COMM and Hyannis firefighters battled this house fire
for about 2 hours on Wednesday November 20, 2013.
The house near the end of Loomis Lane in Centerville
was well involved as crews arrived.

FULL STORY & PLENTY OF PHOTOS

FULL STORY & PHOTOS 

OF LOCAL INTEREST
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THE WINTER OF 2014

 The Winter of 2014 will be known for its many winter storms.
We have had plenty of snow, plenty of cold, and plenty of wind.
As March arrives we look forward to warmer days and
seeing green begin to reappear!
Feb 2014

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The COMM FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
working with the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod
is sponsoring and hosting an
OPIATE OVERDOSE AWARENESS CLASS
At the COMM Fire Headquarters
on March 5, 2014 at 6:00 PM.

A significant increase in Heroin overdoses and deaths
has led to the need for public and provider education
on this topic. The program is open to all.

COMPANY OFFICER BOOT CAMP

Barnstable County Fire Chiefs Association is hosting a 2 day Company Officer
Training Program presented by (ret) FDNY Batt Chief John Salka and Lewisville, TX
Chief Rick Lasky in Brewster on May 2 & 3, 2014.
 

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Plymouth Engine

PLYMOUTH ENGINE 7
The Plymouth FD recently put a 2014 Cyclone II Pumper
in service as Engine 7. It hasa 1500 gpm pump and
carries 750 gallons of water and 30 of foam.
The previous 1999 Pierce Dash E7 is now Reserve E8 at Station 2.
Reserve E9 will be at Station 6 and Reserve E 10 wil
be at Station 1.
(Plym FD Photo)

Mashpee Ambulances

MASHPEE AMBULANCE 362
2014 Ford E450 / Horton Type III gas Ambulance
Three identical ambulances have been placed in service
in Mashpee replacing the three 2007/2008 ambulances.

Plympton Tanker

PLYMPTON TANKER 1
2013 Spartan ERV 1500/3000 Tanker
Replaced 1985 GMC/Farrar tanker

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MORE APPARATUS NEWS
Recent Deliveries, Plans, Rumors, Retired Apparatus

Hyannis Plans for New
Headquarters Fire Station
 

Hyannis Fire District voters rejected the March 5, 2014 vote for the
new fire headquarters.  A majority of voters, 210 voted in favor with
169 against, yet the proposed $19.8 Million station failed to meet the
2/3 required to approve the new station. Hyannis will review its
options for what everyone agrees is a need. 

HYANNIS CONTINUES TO REFINE PLANS FOR A PROPOSED
NEW HYANNIS HEADQUARTERS

SEE HYANNIS PLANS

The Hyannis Fire District has developed some plans for a proposed new fire headquarters
facility on their High School Road Ext. property. The station, if approved, would replace
the current station built in 1965.  The once spacious current headquarters has become
cramped as the department experienced the tremendous growth in calls from about 500
in 1965 to over 6,000 annually currently. Only a few personnel were housed in the station
when built, and now 12 on a shift and several day personnel share cramped quarters.
Apparatus is also significantly different today from what it once was.
The new facility would be built to provide the necessary services currently demanded
as well as addressing future needs of the community.
(Image from CapeCodOnline)

September 2013 Update

Carver Approves New HQ

The front (street side) elevation of the proposed new Carver Central Fire Station.
The apparatus bays will be double deep drive through coming out the left and right
sides of the rear of the building.
The $8.5 Million building will  be built on the current training facility property
up the street from the old station and will also include a state of the art training
facility. The old station would eventually be torn down allowing for the future
construction of a new Police facility.

CARVER FIRE HEADQUARTERS
Voters in Carver approved the construction of a new Central
Fire Headquarters and training facility at 99 Main Street
just up the street from the current station. The old station built
in the 1950s and added on to has been outgrown. The new
station will be built on a property owned by the department
as used as their training facility.
Nov 2013

Nantucket Looks at New
Fire Headquarters

NANTUCKET FIRE STATION
A few years ago Nantucket voters considered building a new combined
fire - police Public Safety Building. The plan changed and the fire department
was not included when the Police Department built their new station on
Fairgrounds Road. Now, the Nantucket Fire Department is apparently
revisiting the option of building at that facility. The present NFD
Station on Pleasant Street has been outgrown for years.
See Dec 2013 Article.

Nantucket Fire Station

Chatham Approves New
Headquarters Fire Station

CHATHAM FIRE HEADQUARTERS
In May 2012 Chatham voters rejected a $9.5 million proposed fire headquarters to replaced
the outgrown Depot Street station built in the 1950s.

The department went back to the drawing board to cut the size and costs of the building in hopes
of solving the needs of the department and the concerns of voters.

Chatham voters were presented with a 5000 square foot smaller station proposal
at an actually higher price tag and voted approval to build a new headquarters on
the same site as the present station.
The vote was held Oct 7, 2013.

 Chatham Fire Station Plans

Brewster Proposing a
New Headquarters Station

BREWSTER FIRE STATION
The Brewster Fire Station built in 1974 as a combination Fire / Police station
has been outgrown for years. The police department moved out years ago
into their own facility. Now the Brewster FD hopes to develop plans and get
funding to build a new station behind this old station in the next few years.
Plot limitations make additions or renovations to the current building impractical.
Aug 2013

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FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT RELEASED NEW RUN CARDS & NOW HAS NEW DISTRICTS  (RUN CARD) DECEMBER 2013

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Bourne 2nd Alarm
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Wareham Breakers
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Wareham FD 100th 2007

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South Carolina off Route 95

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VIDEOS INCLUDE SOME HISTORICAL FOOTAGE FROM THE 1940'S, 1950'S, AND 1960'S.

Cape Cod Brush Fire 1946... 15,000 Acres! Part 1
Cape Cod Brush Fire 1946... 15,000 Acres! Part 2

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1954
Sandwich Volunteer Fire Department
Station was behind the Daniel Webster
1935 Rescue truck, 1931 Ahrens Fox E1, 1947 Diamond T E2, 1938 Ford brush breaker,
and 1932 Ford forestry truck with members.

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Hyannis MVC Rte 132 & Xmas Tree Shop Sept 24, 2013 Cotuit Night Medflight Sept 14, 2013 September 11, 2013 Remembering 9/11 Hyannis Honor Guard Figawoi 2013 Fall River Engine 12 (Former COMM 304) Harwich Capt Young Passing Dec 2011 Worcester FF Davies LODD Dec 2011 New Boston & Massport Fire Boats, Nov 2011 Wareham 3rd Main St,  Nov 2, 2011 Hyannis 4 Alarm West Main, Oct 31, 2011 9/11 10 Years Later FDNY Blessing of Fleet, July 2011 Falmouth 2nd Alarm, County Rd, May 14, 2011 Crosby's Retirement Party, 4-9-11 Vinnie Harrington Funeral, April 4, 2011 COMM House Fire Ginger LN, April 20, 2011 Dennis Barn Fire, March 28, 2011 Mashpee Brush Fire, March 27, 2011 Hyannis FF Clough Retires March 18, 2011 Hyannis 2nd 39 Pearl St Mar 18, 2011 COMM 2nd Pecks Boats March 16, 2011 7th Annual Chili Challenge March 13, 2011 Hyannis Fire 447 Main St March 4, 2011 Hyannis Fire General Patton Dr Feb 20, 2011 COMM House Fire Shootflying Hill Rd Feb 15, 2011 MMR Fire Bldg 3596 Gaffney Feb 7, 2011 Eastham Deb Abbott Retires Jan 28, 2011 Hyannis House Fire Walnut St Jan 26, 2011 West Barnstable Deputy Pye passed away Jan 25, 2011 Bourne Fire Chief Martin Greene Jan 24, 2011 Orleans 2nd Alarm Baxter Road Jan 24, 2011 COMM Crosby Sendoff Jan 21, 2011 COMM Crosby's Announce Retirement Jan 14, 2011 Hyannis Chief Farrenkopf Memorial Jan 10, 2011 2010 In Review New Years Polar Plunge Barnstable Jan 1, 2011 Hyannis LT Roger Cadrin Retires Dec 19, 2010 Osterville House Fire Main St Dec 9, 2010 COMM 2 new Engines Dec 9, 2010 Hyannis Boat Fire Nov 24, 2010 Yarmouth Deputy Kelleher Retires Nov 11, 2010 Cotuit 3rd Alarm Old Post Road Oct 20, 2010 Dennis Capt Paul Cabral Retired Oct 3, 2010 Oak Bluffs Fire Museum September 19, 2010 Hurricane Earl September 3, 2010 Red Shirt Fridays August 27, 2010 Air Force One Visit August 19, 2010 Bourne Squateague Harbor 2nd Alarm August 2, 2010 2010 Lynnfield Muster June 12, 2010 Sandwich 3rd Alarm FFs Hurt May 31, 2010 2010 Tri-State Muster CT May 16, 2010 Onset Cranberry 5th Alarm March 29, 2010 Hyannis FF Chili Challenge March 14, 2010 Chester NH 2nd Alarm March 12, 2010 Wareham Fire Dangelo Road March 9, 2010 Hometown Firehouse - Osterville March 7, 2010 Provincetown Apparatus Feature Feb 1, 2010 Hyannis 4th Alarm Iron House Jan 26, 2010 Harwich Tribute to  "Bobby J" Jan 2, 2010 BMA Airport Crash Drill Oct 22, 2009 Hyannis BMA Drill Sept 24, 2009 Hyannis Baxter Rd Laundry W/F Sept 8, 2009 Harwich Communication Center Aug 11, 2009 Marine Cpl. Nicholas Xiarhos July 31, 2009 Yarmouth 3rd Alarm Knob Hill July 10, 2009 July Weather 2009 Hawaii Trip May 3, 2009 Hawaii Fire Depts May 3, 2009 New Wellfleet HQ Open March 26, 2009 Cape Cod Animal Hospital 3rd Alarm March 9, 2009 Lakeville Fire March 3, 2009 Mashpee Condo Fire Nov 24, 2008 Sandwich EDS Drill Nov 14, 2008 September 11, 2001 Remembered 2008 Orleans Fire Aug 13, 2008 Hyannis Fire Winter Street July 13, 2008 The OTIS TFFT Apparatus July 2008 Cotuit Fire Chiefs July 2008 Otis-Mass Military Reservation Fire Dept July 2008 Hyannis IHOP Fire May 23, 2008 Harwich Oil Tanker Crash May 14, 2008 Falmouth Fatal Deer Run May 17, 2008 Mashpee Brush Fire April 17, 2008 Falmouth House Fire Currier Road Apr 16, 2008 Wellfleet Headquarters Ground Breaking March 6, 2008 New Plymouth Fire Chief Dec 1, 2007 West Barnstable Bob Crocker Nov 25, 2007 Bourne 5th Alarm Mezza Luna Restaurant Oct 20, 2007 Wareham Fire District 100th Anniversary Oct 14, 2007 Farewell to Sandwich Lt. David Boles Sept 15, 2007 Otis Second Alarm - Aug 5, 2007 Baltimore Firehouse Expo 2007 - Aug 1, 2007 Update of Fireboats Pages Aug 1, 2007 New Otis Fire HQ / County Comm Center July 11, 2007 Provincetown Fishing Boat Fire June 29, 2007 Charleston Nine Tribute June 24, 2007 CIEMSS Awards May 24, 2007 Falmouth Decon Training May 2007 Barnstable County Fire & Rescue Academy Training May 2007 Centerville House Fire May 14, 2007 Barnstable High School Docudrama May 2, 2007 West Falmouth House Fire - April 16, 2007 Mutual Aid To Nantucket Brush Fire - April 1, 2007   Rochester Fire March 29, 2007 2007 Chili Challenge Mar 11, 2007 Boston 6 Alarm Fire, Endicott St, North End Feb 22, 2007 Bourne 2nd Alarm Chickadee Lane, Feb 8, 2007 Bourne House Fire Easting Road Feb 7, 2007 Barnstable Jan 1, 2007 Splash Bourne 2nd Alarm House Fire Nov 23, 2006 Mashpee Medflight Nov 21, 2006 Mashpee House fire Main Street Nov 17, 2006 Bourne 1939 Buffalo Engine 3 Oct 8, 2006 Harwich 1928 Maxim Engine 1  Oct 6, 2006 Falmouth Boat Fire Sept 4, 2006 COMM 2nd Alarm Fatal Fire June 21, 2006 COMM Medflight July 7, 2006 Plymouth-Wareham Brush Fires May 7, 2006 Sandwich Fire Tower Visit April 2006 Dennis 2nd Alarm House fire April 2, 2006 Plymouth County Brush Breaker Drill Feature April 2, 2006 Nantucket Ladder Truck Arrives March 28, 2006 West Barnstable Medflight March 28, 2006 Eastham Ship Wreck March 27, 2006 Taunton General Alarm Fire March 19, 2006 Mashpee 2nd Alarm March 1, 2006 Bourne House fire February 26, 2006 Falmouth House of Pizza Nov 27, 2005 Osterville 3rd Alarm Nov 4, 2005 Hyannis 2nd Alarm Rte 132 Nov 4, 2005 Centerville House Fire Oct 13, 2005 Chief Peterson Memorial Oct 1, 2005 School Bus Accident Cotuit Sept 22, 2005 Ambulance Accidents & Problems Sept 2005 Kids Day - August 6, 2005 Staffing Issues - July 6, 2005 Hyannis Dalmation C.J. - June 25, 2005 West Barnstable 2nd Alarm Motel June 13, 2005 Sandwich House Fire June 9, 2005 Marstons Mills Fire April 2005 Plymouth and Barnstable Brush Fires Hyannis Structure Fire Barnstable Road April 2005 New Mashpee Breaker 354 April 2005 Nantucket FD Apparatus changes Mar 2005 WBFD Chief Jenkins Retires Mar 2005 Orleans Ambulance Accident Mar 2005 New Mashpee Run Cards Mar 2005 Plymouth Station 5 Shutdown Feb 2005

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DEDICATED TO THOSE WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
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REMEMBER
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

The World Trade Center towers from Liberty Island, summer 2001.

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED THAT DAY.

What have we as a fire service learned about the collapses of the
two 100 story twin towers and the 47 story WTC Building 7 that day?

CHECK OUT THESE LINKS 10 YEARS LATER

HERE

LISTEN TO THE FDNY AUDIO TAPES OF THAT DAY

FDNY Live Audio Tapes of 9/11

REVIEW THIS VIDEO OF THE EVENTS THAT DAY

September 11th Revisited - Full Movie
 

 
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GOD BLESS THE USA

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Vacation Feb 2014
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
No Snow down there!

God Bless The USA

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