MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mashpee Fire Chief John "Jack" Phelan retired after 34 years with Mashpee
Fire Rescue. He worked his way up through the ranks, serving as Chief for the
past 3 years. Retirement ceremony on Dec 6, 2024.
Deputy Chief Joseph Peltier takes over as Acting Fire Chief.
Best Wishes and Congratulations!
Dec 6, 2024
BARNSTABLE FOREST FIRE DEPARTMENT
Herbert L "Buddy" Dupuis, Age 84, passed away on Nov 14, 2024. He was one of
the Patrolmen with the Town of Barnstable Forest Fire Department during the
1960s and 1970s. He rose to become the Town's Forest Warden "Car 211" for a
number of years.
Nov 23, 2024
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chatham Fire Department regrets the passing of retired Deputy Chief Ivan
Bassett, age 99, on Nov 13, 2024. He was Chatham's first fulltime paid
firefighter and over the years worked his way up to Deputy Chief. He served in
the US Navy during WWII, and joined the Chatham FD as a volunteer after
returning home. He taught Red Cross First Aid & CPR, and was reportedly the
first EMT Instructor in Massachusetts.
Nov 23, 2024
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chatham Firefighter Kevin Moore retired after 30+ years of service.
Congratulations!
Nov 13, 2024
COMM FIRE
COMM has selected Lt Mike Rogers to become the next Deputy Chief in Feb
2025, when current Deputy Pat Hill will become the next COMM Fire Chief, with
the February 28 retirement of Chief Byron Eldridge.
Oct 30, 2024
TISBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Tisbury Fire Chief Greg Leeland has reportedly been on leave since July
2024. The town has apparently terminated his service and have made Deputy
Patrick Ralston the Acting Fire Chief.
Oct 30, 2024
OAK BLUFFS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Oak Bluffs Fire Chief Nelson Wirtz will be retiring in December 2024 after 3
years.
The Oak Bluffs Deputy Stephen Foster will become the new Chief.
Congratulations!
Oct 30, 2024
MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Mashpee Fire Chief Jack Phelan has announced his plans to Retire in December
2024. Phelan has served as Mashpee Fire Chief since April 2022. Prior to that as
Deputy since 2014. A member and Paramedic for many years.
Oct 15, 2024
BREWSTER FIRE RESCUE
The new Brewster Fire Chief Kevin Varley sworn in on Tuesday October 15, 2024.
He has been a member of Brewster FD for 22 years, served as Captain, and as
Deputy for past 8 years. He replaced retired Chief Robert Moran.
Oct 15, 2024
BREWSTER FIRE RESCUE
Brewster Fire Chief Robert Moran retired October 11, 2024 after 14 years as
Chief in Brewster. He has a total of 47 years in the fire service.
Congratulations!
Oct 15, 2024
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Eastham has hired Eric Littmann to serve as the new Deputy Fire Chief.
Littmann served with the Cotuit Fire Department from 1994-1998. He then served
as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Las Vegas, NV Fire Department achieving the
rank of Captain, retiring in 2018. His long career as an Instructor of fire and
EMS, includes most recently serving as Director of the Mass Fire Academy.
Congratulations!
Oct 2, 2024
BARNSTABLE COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS
David Zack is the Director of Emergency Communications at the Barnstable County
Sheriff's Department. He joined Barnstable County Communications in January
2024.
Oct 2, 2024
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bourne held a promotional ceremony on September 26, 2024. The following officers
were promoted:
Fire Chief David Pelonzi
Assistant Fire Chief Joseph Carrara
Deputy Fire Chief (Group 3) Kyle Lima
Lt Scott LeBelle
Lt Josh Barrette
Oct 2, 2024
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Call Deputy Chief Paul F Prue passed away September 23, 2024 at age 89.
He served 47 years from 1953 to 2000.
Oct 2, 2024
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The new Eastham Fire Chief, Lisa Albino, took over when Chief Dan Keane retired
on Sept 6, 2024 after 3 years as chief. Albino has been a member of the Eastham
FD for 37 years. She served as Deputy Chief since 2021 and is now the
first woman to serve as Fire Chief on Cape Cod. Congratulations!
Oct 2, 2024
WELLFLEET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Wellfleet has promoted Lt/P Shawn Clark to serve as the new Wellfleet Deputy
Chief. Congratulations!
Sept 6, 2024
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Barnstable FD has promoted Paramedic Keith Stranger to Captain of Group 3,
replacing retiring Captain Rob Cecil. Stranger has previously served as EMS
Officer and before that was with West Barnstable FD for many years.
Firefighter/Paramedic Bill Murry will serve as the neew EMS Officer.
Congratulations!
Sept 5, 2024
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Brewster Fire Chief Robert Moran will be retiring Oct 11, 2024. He served 14
years as Chief since Oct 2010.
Deputy Kevin Varley will become the next Brewster Chief.
Congratulations to both!
Aug 21, 2024
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dennis Captain Jeff Perry recently retired after 30+ years of service.
Congratulations!
Aug 21, 2024
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Barnstable Captain Rob Cecil is retiring after 32 years of service. There will
be a 'Last Day' coffee on Sept 5, 2024 from 09-1200 at the Barnstable HQ.
Congratulations!
Aug 2, 2024
WELLFLEET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Wellfleet Fire Chief Richard Pauley Jr is retiring after 11 years as Chief. His
'Last Day' will be August 21, 2024.
Wellfleet Deputy Chief Joseph Cappello Jr will become the new Wellfleet Fire
Chief.
Congratulations to both!
Aug 2, 2024
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Eastham Deputy Chief Lisa Albino will become the first female Fire Chief on Cape
Cod Sept 9, 2024.
Eastham Fire Chief Dan Keane is retiring Sept 6, 2024 after serving as Chief
since 2021.
Congratulations!
Aug 2, 2024
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis has promoted Deputy Greg Dardia to Assistant Fire Chief and Training
Captain Jeff Lamothe to Deputy Chief, with the retirement of A/C Mark Storie.
Captain Jeff Huska is retiring July 9, 2024 after 33 years with Hyannis, and 40
years total Fire Service. Congratulations!
Lt Peter Nagorka is promoted to Captain replacing Capt Huska.
Congratulations to All!
Additional to follow.
July 9, 2024
PROVINCETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Provincetown's long time Fire Chief Mike Trovato will be retiring July 2, 2024.
He has been a member of the PTown FD for 49 years and Chief since 1990 (34
years).
As Provincetown transitions to a combination department, the recently retired
Deputy Chief James Roderick Jr will be brought back as an Acting Fire Chief.
Ptown hired approximately 20 fulltime personnel a year ago. A number of long
time volunteers are also apparently set to retire.
Othaine Rance has been promoted to Deputy Chief.
The Town Manager also appointed a new Board of Fire Engineers, including: Chief
James Roderick Jr, Deputy Othaine Rance, Captain David Gonsalves, Supervisor
Michael Anderson, and PT HR Manager Katie Buckley effective immediately until
Dec 31, 2024.
June 28, 2024
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Eastham Fire Chief Dan Keane (Chief since 2021) has announced plans to retire
Sept 6, 2024.
Deputy Lisa Albino will be promoted to Fire Chief.
June 28, 2024
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bourne Chief David Cody retired June 28, 2024 after serving as Chief since 2020.
Asst Chief David Pelonzi is promoted to Acting Fire Chief.
Deputy Joseph Carrara is promoted to Assistant Chief.
Additional moves are expected.
June 28, 2024
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
With the pending retirement of Asst Chief Mark Storie July 3, 2024, the
following promotions have been announced:
Deputy Greg Dardia will become the Assistant Chief
Training Capt Jeff Lamothe will become the new Deputy Chief
Lt/P Peter Nagorka will be promoted to Captain
(Long time Captain Jeff Huska will be retiring in July 2024)
Additional promotions are also expected.
June 28, 2024
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
A Change of Command ceremony is planned for Friday June 28, 2024 0900-1100 to promote current Deputy Byron Eldridge
to the Fire Chief position and current LT Fire Prevention Officer Patrick Hill
to Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Mike Winn is retiring after 11 years of service. Congratulations!
June 24, 2024
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis Assistant Fire Chief Mark Storie is retiring after some 33 years of
service to the Hyannis FD. A LAST DAY send off will be held at the
Hyannis HQ on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 from 0900-1200.
A number of other moves will result from this retirement, and another pending
announcement.
June 24, 2024
WELLFLEET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Wellfleet Fire Chief Richard Pauley has announced his intention to retire this
Summer after serving as Fire Chief since 2013.
June 24, 2024
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time Fire Prevention Officer Sean Miller will be retiring. Congratulations.
June 24, 2024
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Yarmouth has promoted Captain Scott Smith to Deputy Chief.
June 19, 2024
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Call Fire Lieutenant Frank Green, age 85, passed away on May 20, 2024.
He served back in the 1980s at the Centerville Fire Station. He was very active
in the community and a good friend to many. Rest in Peace.
May 2024
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bourne Fire Chief David Cody has announced his pending retirement in July 2024.
He has been Fire Chief since 2020, Assistant Chief from 2018-2020, and Deputy
Chief for many years prior. Congratulations!
April 30, 2024
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Mike Winn has announced his pending retirement in June 2024. He has
served as the COMM Fire Chief since July 2013, and previously was Fire Chief in
Greenfield, MA, as part of his 33 year career.
A ceremony is planned for June 28, 2024 to promote current Deputy Byron Eldridge
to the Fire Chief position and current LT Fire Prevention Officer Patrick Hill
to Deputy Fire Chief. Congratulations!
April 30, 2024
WEST BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The new West Barnstable Fire Chief David Paananen was sworn in at a change of
command ceremony at the WBFD HQ on Sunday April 28, 2024.
He has served as Deputy Chief since 2014 and is a long time member of the
department. Congratulations!
Chief Joe Maruca was recognized for his 20 years (2005-2024) of service as Fire
Chief and 47 years as a member of the fire service.
Congratulations and Best Wishes!
April 30, 2024
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Firefighter/Paramedic Nancy Moyer
passed away on April 3, 2024. She served 34 years with the Dennis FD from July
1, 1986 until her retirement in Dec 2020. Prior to that she served on the call
departments in Orleans and Brewster. She was well known, highly respected, and
loved by all who knew her. She battled occupational cancer for several years.
Job Well Done Nancy. Rest in Peace.
April 4, 2024
WEST BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
West Barnstable Deputy Chief David Paananen will become the new West
Barnstable Fire Chief on Sunday April 28, 2024 at a 16:00 hrs ceremony. Paananen
is a long time member of the West Barnstable FD and has served as the Deputy
since May 2014. Congratulations!
April 4, 2024
PROVINCETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time Provincetown Deputy Chief James Roderick Jr has retired after about 40
years of service. Congratulations!
March 28, 2024
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dennis Firefighter/Paramedic Vincent "Vinny" Raspante retired in February 2024
after 31 years with the Dennis FD and a total 35 years of service on the Cape
(including Barnstable FD). Congratulations!
March 28, 2024
LAKEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Lakeville Fire Department anticipates seeking funding to move forward on a
new Fire Station. A Station Committee is looking at a site on Bedford Street,
just north of the Lakeville Police Station.
March 14, 2024
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Barnstable Fire Department is planning to seek funding for a new Fire Station.
The current station, built in 1935, and added onto a few times, has been
outgrown for some years. More to follow.
March 24, 2024
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Yarmouth Deputy Chief Jon Sawyer is retiring after 40 years of service.
A last coffee day is scheduled for March 27, 2024 at the West Yarmouth Station
from 0900 - 1200. Congratulations!
Yarmouth Captain Kevin Huck is also retiring after 30 years of service.
He will also be recognized at the West Yarmouth Station on March 27, 2024 from
0900-1200. Congratulations!
March 14, 2024
WEST BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Joe Maruca is planning to retire April 28, 2024. He has served as
Fire Chief since 2005.
Feb 22, 2023
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Plymouth Fire Department moved its Dispatch back in the Summer of 2023 to a
new combined Plymouth Fire / EMS / Police Communications Center with services
provided by the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department. Plymouth County has also
provided CMED and Mutual Aid for Plymouth County, but currently only provides
dispatch for America's Home Town.
Plymouth Master Mechanic Edward "Eddy" Gellar retired in November 2023 after 20+
years of service. Congratulations!
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sandwich is currently running with (11) per shift, including (1) Capt, (2) Lts,
(8) FFs. Station staffing as follows.
Station 1: (1) Capt + (4) FFs,
Station 2: (1) Lt + (2) FFs
Station 3: (1) Lt + (2) FFs
Group 1: Capt Peter Halliday,
Lt/P Joshua Glazer, Lt/P Patrick George
Group 2: Capt/P Peter Poerski,
Lt/P Dan Brun, Lt/P Jason Hallett
Group 3: Capt/P Brian Leary,
Lt/P Matthew Thompson, Lt/P Jon Houde
Group 4: Capt/P Rory Black,
Lt Michael Harrington, Lt/P Michael Goodwin
Deputy Chief Sean Butler (Oct 2023)
EMS Officer Lt Sean Gilrein,
FPO Sean Miller
Jan 15, 2024
JOINT BASE CAPE COD FIRE DEPARTMENT
Joint Base has made a number of moves while still awaiting some permanent
promotions.
Acting Chief Dennis Ragazzini, Acting Deputy Eric Weston
Group A: Capt Frank Nye, Lt Cliff Hedges, Lt TBD____
Group B: Capt Scott Chicoine, Lt Darren Begley, Lt Shaun Dion
Group C: Capt Jason Orlowski, Lt Dennis Medeiros, Lt Bernie Devin
Group D: Actg Capt Chad King, Lt Josh Child, Lt Richard Stowe
New Admin Asst Jed Zone
Jan 15, 2024
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMM FD operates with (12) personnel per shift, (10) Minimum.
Station staffing as follows:
Station 1: (1) Capt, (1) Lt, (4) FFs
Station 2: (1) Lt, (2) FFs
Station 3: (1) Lt, (2) FFs
Group 1: Capt Eric Sabatinelli
Lt Mike Miskiv, Lt/P Zach Hunter, Lt/P Ryan Scott
Group 2: Capt Brian Morrison
Lt Mike Rogers, Lt/P Matt Malone, Lt/P Jack McGonigle
Group 3: Capt/P Thomas Goodearl
Lt/P Louis Sassone, Lt/P Mike Carney, L/P Dan Carpenter
Group 4: Capt Christopher Adams
Lt Dan Osgood, Lt Chris Rogers, Lt/P Brad Smith
Jan 15, 2024
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Hyannis Fire Department promoted several personnel to a number of positions
over the past year. Current shift staffing is (15).
Group A: Capt/P Jeffery Huska,
Lt John Doherty, Lt/P Dustin "Dusty" Cabral, Lt
Sean Kennefick
Group B: Capt/P David Webb
Lt John Dailey, Lt Richard Alger, Lt/P Kyle Wiley
Group C: Capt/P Nate Coughlan
Lt Peter Nagorka, Lt/P Rachael Clough, ____
Group D: Capt/P Ryan Clough
Lt/P John Talin, Lt John Puleo, _____
Asst Chief Mark Storie, Deputy Chief Gregory Dardia
Fire Prev Captain/P Thomas "Tim" Lanman (C-5)
Fire Prev Lt Greg Shopshire, Fire Prev Lt Mike Dalmau
Jan 15, 2024
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Eastham is currently staffing shifts with (1) Capt, (1) Lt, (3) FFs.
The shifts include Medics and EMTs.
Group 1: Capt/P Ryan Van Buskirk, Lt/P Donald Watson Jr, (3) FFs
Group 2: Capt Charlie Frazier, Lt/P Mo Wiley, (3) FFs
Group 3: Capt/P Kurt Fisher, Lt Michael Sprague, (3) FFs
Group 4: Capt Layton Reis, Lt/P Rachael Topal, (3) FFs
Jan 15, 2024
WELLFLEET FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Wellfleet Fire Department currently staffs (5) personnel per shift,
including Medics and EMTs.
Group 1: Lt Justin Kinshaw, + (4) Firefighters
Group 2: Lt/P Allison Gray, + (4) Firefighters
Group 3: Lt/P Curtis Gelatt, + (4) Firefighters
Group 4: Lt/P Shawn Clark, + (4) Firefighters
Jan 15, 2024
TRURO FIRE DEPARTMENT
Truro recently hired several Fulltime personnel. Shifts are currently at (1) Lt
and (2) FFs per group (a mixture of Medics and EMTs). In addition, the
department hires back a 4th FF per shift to have a total of (4) on duty per
shift, including at least (2) Medics. There have also been some use of travel
medics to supplement.
Group 1: Lt/P Jeff Souza, + (2) FFs + (1) Hire back
Group 2: Lt Sean Anderson, + (2) FFs + (1) Hire back
Group 3: Lt Sean Ferguson, + (2) FFs + (1) Hire back
Group 4: Lt Robert Wescott, + (2) FFs + (1) Hire back
In addition, Truro hired Julie Roda as an Administrative Assistant.
Jan 15, 2024
PROVINCETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Provincetown hired (8) Fulltime personnel back in July 2023. These people
represent the "first" fulltime FD personnel in Provincetown.
Each of the (2) person groups are enhanced with a group of part time personnel
(Medics & EMTs), with the attempt to maintain (6) per shift (3 & 3) on days and
(4) per shift (2 & 2) on nights. Personnel are primarily for EMS purposes since
the ending of the Lower Cape Ambulance Association in Sept 2023.
Group 1: FF/P Dan Notaro, FF/P Robert Runci
Group 2: FF/P Michael Anderson, FF/E Molly Costa
Group 3: FF/P Lisa Potter, FF/P Joseph Nystrom
Group 4: FF/P Patrick O'Neil, FF/E Zach Goldstein
Jan 15, 2024
BARNSTABLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE COMMUNICATIONS
Barnstable County Assistant Chief Deputy of Emergency Communications James A
"Jimmy" Fletcher retired after 38 years of service. He started out at 'The
Shack" in 1985 when it was in Barnstable Village. He was instrumental in the
transition to the current facility at the Joint Base Fire Station and the growth
of the agency of the years. Congratulations!
Dec 29, 2023
Past and present employees and dispatchers
of the Barnstable County
Emergency Communications Center "The Shack" turned out to
wish Asst Chief Deputy James A "Jimmy" Fletcher (front & center)
well as he retired after 38 years of service after working with all
those present and many more over the years.
Congratulations!
Dec 29, 2023
WAREHAM EMS
The Town of Wareham EMS Director David Evans retired after serving Wareham for
42 Years.
Congratulations!
Dec 29, 2023
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter/Paramedic Jeffery Larkowski has been appointed as the Dennis EMS
Coordinator.
Firefighter/EMT Jeff Holmes retired Dec 22, 2023 after 17+ years of service.
Dec 29, 2023
WEST BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Updated Officers Roster
Group 1 - FF Paul Donovan
C281 (2023)
Lt John Garafoli
C281A
Group 2 - Capt/P Kimberly Silva C282 (2018) EMS Officer
Lt Matt Cikins
C282A
Group 3 - Lt/P Austin Moloney C283 (2023)
Lt Alexander Cowan C283A
Group 4 - Capt/P Troy Jewett C284
(2007, Capt 2019)
Lt Ian Diaz
C284A
Dec 5, 2023
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired COMM Call Firefighter Ralph Jones, age 96, passed away Nov 13, 2023.
Another one of the special Good Guys back in the day. Rest in Peace Ralph.
Nov 18, 2023
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Yarmouth Fire Chief C. Randall Sherman, age 71, passed away
November 1, 2023. He served 37 years with Yarmouth FD, moving up through the
ranks, serving as Captain for many years, as Deputy 2003-2004, and as Chief
2004-2008. He was a strong advocate for L-2122 IAFF and served many years on the
Barnstable County Retirement System Board. He fought a long battle with cancer.
Services being planned Nov 18, 2023.
Posted Nob 8, 2023
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Harwich Firefighter Roger Bailer passed away Oct 22, 2023. He was hired
in the 1960s and retired in 1997.
Oct 31, 2023
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis recently promoted several new officers.
Oct 31, 2023
ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Orleans FD recently appointed Lt Thomas Pellegrino to Captain of Group B.
FF Dana Medeiros has been appointed to Lieutenant on Group A.
Lt Joe Lang to Group C
Orleans was recently approved to hire additional personnel to get to 7 per
shift.
Also got additional funding needed for new Ladder Tower.
Oct 31, 2023
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sandwich Fire Department Captain Robert Black III is retiring after many, many
years of service. A "Last Day" Coffee will be held at the Sandwich Headquarters
on Tuesday Oct 17, 2023 starting at 09:30.
Also planned for that day and time, will be the promotions of several new
officers.
Capt Sean Butler is being promoted to Deputy Chief (replacing retired Deputy
McMahon)
Lt Rory Black will be promoted to Captain of Group 4
Lt Brian Leary will be promoted to Captain of Group 3
FF/EMS Officer Sean Gilrein will become Lt on Group 2
FF Patrick George will become Lt on Group 1.
The EMS Officer duty will remain with Lt Gilrein until such time as a
replacement if determined.
Congratulations to All!
Oct 15, 2023
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Dennis Fire Department has made the following Promotions:
Captain Geoff Mulholland has been promoted to Assistant Fire Chief
Lt Edward Gula has been promoted to Captain
Sr Pvt Nick Lawler has been promoted to Lieutenant
FF Chase Caruso has been promoted to Senior Private
Congratulations to All!
Posted Oct 16, 2023
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bourne Lt/Paramedic Phil Tura recently retired (Sept 2023) after 30 years of
service with Bourne FD. Congratulations and Best wishes!
Firefighter/Paramedic Tom Egan has been promoted to Lieutenant as his
replacement.
Oct 16, 2023
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Barnstable Fire Department has announced a recognition ceremony for Saturday
Nov 18, 2023 at 1000 hrs. It will include recognition of the newest Captain the
Promotions of (4) new Lieutenants:
Captain Nicholas Black
Lieutenant John Fleming
Lieutenant Brian Cabral
Lieutenant Matthew Goodwin
Lieutenant Ryan Smith
It will also recognize the newest hires:
FF Alex Smith, FF Daniel Black, FF Quinton Campbell, and FF William Murray.
Congratulations to all!
Oct 16, 2023
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMM Fire Department is saddened to announce the passing of another Retired
Firefighter Gary Johnson, age 70 on Sept 17, 2023 from Cancer. Gary served with the Otis Fire Department
3 years, prior to
joining the COMM Fire Department where he served for 25 years., retiring in
2015. Firefighter Johnson was a dedicated, reliable firefighter who often showed
up when others didn't. A great firefighter/EMT to work with. Rest in Peace Gary.
Services are planned for October 20, 2023 at 1015 at the National Cemetery at
JBCC. A Celebration of Life will on Saturday October 21, from 1200-1600 at
Wequaquet Yacht Club in Centerville.
Posted Sept 19, 2023. / UPDATED Oct 16, 2023
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The COMM Fire Department Regrets to Announce the passing of Retired
Captain
Miles J. "Mac" Pawloski, age 87, on September 16, 2023. Captain Pawloski first
joined the Centerville-Osterville Fire Department in 1961 as a Call Firefighter.
He was a Call Captain, by about 1973 when he was hired as a Fulltime
Firefighter. He soon became the first Fire Inspector with the department. In
1980 he became Captain for Group 2 as the department began growing from a mostly
Call Department to a Fulltime Department. He was a founding member of IAFF Local
2346 and served as an Officer and leader for many years. He retired after an
honorable career around 2000. His mentorship, knowledge, sense of humor,
dedication, and professionalism were examples to many of us who had the honor of
serving with and for him. Rest in Peace Captain "Mac". Thank you for your
service and friendship.
Services: Visitation. Chapman (John Lawrence) Marstons Mills Sun Sept 24
(1500-1800).
Funeral Mon Sept 25 at 1100 at Our Lady of Assumption in Osterville followed by
burial at Mosswood Cemetery in Cotuit.
Posted Sept 19, 2023
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis Lieutenant John Oberlander Retired on Sept 17, 2023. He started out with
the Nantucket FD for 2 years, prior to joining the Hyannis Fire Department and
serving 32 years as a Firefighter/EMT, and Lieutenant. Congratulations and Best
Wishes!
Posted Sept 19, 2023
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Falmouth Master Mechanic John Rose retired Sept 15, 2023 after 32 years of
service with Falmouth as Assistant Mechanic and Master Mechanic.
Congratulations.
Posted Sept 19, 2023
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Lieutenat Gordon Williams retired from COMM FD on Sept 3, 2023 after many years
of service. Congratulations and Best Wishes in your Retirement.
Posted Sept 19, 2023
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retire Barnstable Lieutenant Donald O'Neill, age 61, passed away on July 7,
2023. He had served many years with BFD as a Firefighter, Paramedic, and
Officer. Rest in Peace.
Posted Sept 19, 2023
MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mashpee has promoted Captain Rick Thayer and Lieutenant Torey Montesi at a
ceremony on August 14, 2023. These promotions came about as long time Captain
Steve Costello recently retired. Congratulations to all!
Aug 14, 2023
LOWER CAPE AMBULANCE
Lower Cape Ambulance Association, serving the Lower Cape for about 86 years,
announced that they will be going out of business September 1, 2023. The LCAA
worked closely with both Ptown and Truro Fire Department for many years,
providing transportation to Cape Cod Hospital from Provincetown and Truro (and
Wellfleet years ago). The history and story is complicated, but will result in a
considerable change in how the most out Cape Departments might function in the
future.
READ MORE.
Aug 12, 2023
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Plymouth Firefighter Dale J Melanson, age 58, passed away recently from
a battle with ALS. Rest in Peace.
Obituary & Services
Aug 7, 2023
PLYMPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Plympton appointed Capt Cheryl Davis as the new Plympton Fire Chief. She took
over for retired Fire Chief Steve Silva at the end of July. Congrats to both.
Aug 7, 2023
MASSACHUSETTS DEPT OF FIRE SERVICE
Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Peter Ostrowski, Marshal since 2016, retired at
the end of July 2023. The DFS has selected Jon M Davine, former Chief in
Northampton since 2020.
Aug 3, 2023
MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mashpee Captain Steve Costello is retiring after many years of service.
Mashpee will promote Lt Richard Thayer to Captain on August 14, 2023 and FF
Torey Montesi to Lieutenant. Congratulations to all!
Aug 3, 2023
COTUIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Shift Officers in Cotuit have long been Lieutenants. A new collective
bargaining agreement makes all of the shift officers Captains. Shifts as
follows.
Chief Sean Brown, Deputy Shane Clark
Group 1 Capt/P Jeremy McPherson, FF/P Doug Williamson, FF/P Tom Deeg
Group 2 Capt Bill McNamara, FF/P Christian Gardiner, FF/P Brian Lee
Group 3 Capt Brent Lyons, FF/P Pete Emerson, FF/P Eric Kuenzel
Group 4 Capt John Amento, FF/P Casey Staggs, FF/P Scott Melanson
Aug 3, 2023 / Updated Aug 12, 2023
MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mashpee Firefighter John Lacava recently retired after 28 years of service.
Aug 3, 2023
JOINT BASE CAPE COD
Captain Eric Weston is serving as the Acting Deputy Chief since June 2023 when
Deputy Dennis Ragazzini became Acting Fire Chief as Chief Jack Emery retired.
Aug 3, 2023
NANTUCKET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Chief Sean Mitchell announced his intention to resign from Nantucket FD
to join the Massport Fire Department.
READ MORE.
Aug 3, 2023
BARNSTABLE COUNTY TRAINING
Former Bourne Fire Chief Martin Greene has been selected as the Director of Fire
Training for Barnstable County.
July 17, 2023
SANDWICH DEPUTY RETIRED
Sandwich Deputy Chief Tim McMahon retired July 3, 2023 after 46 years of
service. He served as Deputy since Dec 2018. Congrats!
July 4, 2023
BARNSTABLE COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS
Sgt Lisa Havens retired on July 1, 2023. She joined the BSO Communications
Division in 2007, after retiring from a 20 year career with the US Navy. She was
promoted to Sgt in Feb 2013 and completes her 16 year career at BSO.
Congratulations!
July 4, 20223
JOINT BASE CAPE COD
The Long time Administrative Assistant as Joint Base Cape Cod Fire Department is
retiring after many years of service. Zina Updegraff-Salva was an important part
of the department for more than 20 years. Best wishes to her!
June 20, 2023
CAPE COD HOSPITAL
"Nurse Nancy" (3rd from left) RN Nancy Niland Whiteley, age 74, passed away on
June 12, 2023. She had worked for some 40 years at CCH, much of the time in the
ER, often in charge. She was always great to work with. She has been married for
many years to COMM FD retired Deputy Chief Craig Whiteley. Rest in Peace Nancy.
June 20, 2023
NANTUCKET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Nantucket Firefighter Jamie Topham, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on June 12,
2023. He had joined the NFD in January 2023.
June20, 2023
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
A long time "voice" on the radio, Jeff Tavares of the Falmouth Fire Department
and the Falmouth Communications Center (FD & PD), retired recently after some 41
years in public service. In addition to about 22 years dispatching the Falmouth
FD, he had served years as a Call and Fulltime member of the Mashpee FD, with
the Eastham FD, Plymouth EMS, and some 30 years with the Red Cross. Well done
Jeff! Enjoy retirement.
June 20, 2023
Bourne Fire Department retired Deputy James "Jimmy" Newell, age 73, passed away
on June 2, 2023. He served from 1976 until retiring in 2003. Services will be
held on June 14, 2023 from 13:00 to 16:00 at Nickerson Bourne on MacArthur Blvd
in Bourne.
OBITUARY
June 12, 2023
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sandwich Deputy Chief Timothy McMahon will be retiring after more than 40 years
of service. A Lat Day Coffee will be held at the Sandwich HQ on July 3, 2023
from 08:30 to 11:30 hrs.
Congratulations.
June 12, 2023
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Hyannis Fire Department recently made several promotions. Deputy Mark Storie
has been promoted to Assistant Chief of Department. Gregory Dardia has been
promoted to Deputy Chief. Captain Dave Webb, who has been serving in fire
prevention, has been reassigned to Shift Captain. Other moves are also in the
works. Congratulations to all.
June 4, 2023
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Falmouth Call Firefighter Alan "Woody" Woodward passed away on May 26,
2023.
June 4, 2023
JOINT BASE CAPE COD FIRE DEPARTMENT
Joint Base Deputy Chief Dennis Ragazzini is serving as the Acting Fire Chief of
Joint Base effective May 31, 2023.
June 4, 2023
JOINT BASE CAPE COD FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Jackson Emery is retiring after 36 years of service with Otis / MMR /
JBCC.
A Last Day Coffee will be held at the JBCC Headquarters on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
from 10:00 to 14:00 hrs.
May 25, 2023
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Falmouth Voters approved the funding needed to fill (14) new Firefighter
positions to meet the current minimum daily staffing needs and prepare to staff
the new station currently under construction.
May 17, 2023
ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Orleans voters recently approved funding for a new Ambulance, a new Quint Ladder
Tower, improvements to the fire station, and beefed up summer staffing.
May 17, 2023
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Barnstable FD has promoted FF Nick Black to the position of Shift Captain.
Congrats!
May 8, 2023
JOINT BASE / OTIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Otis Fire Department Fire Chief Calvin Hitchcock passed way on April 17,
2023 at age 93. He served the Otis Fire Department from 1952-1982, serving as
Assistant Chief in Fire Prevention, and as Fire Chief from 1972 until retiring
in 1982.
May 8, 2023
WELLFLEET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Wellfleet recently promoted Captain Joseph Cappello to Deputy Chief. He has
served with Wellfleet for many years, as Shift Commander and as
Captain/Inspector for the past few years.
April 2023
EDGARTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Edgartown voters recently approved $21 Million to build a new fire headquarters
station on the site of the current station on Peases Point Way. It will nearly
double the available space of the current station and provide for future needs.
April 2023
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Robert "Buster" Brown is retiring effective April 28, 2023. He has
served as Chief since March 2021. Prior to that as Deputy Chief, Captain, and
Lt. He joined the department in 1976.
Assistant Chief Christopher
Guerreiro will serve as the next Fire Chief.
Congratulations to both!
April 25, 2023
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMM Fire Department has promoted Lt Eric Sabatinelli to Captain of Group 1.
OFFICERS LINE-UP
Group 1 - Captain Eric Sabatinelli, Lt Mike Miskiv, Lt Zach Hunter, Lt Ryan
Scott
Group 2 - Captain Brian Morrison, Lt Gordon Williams, Lt Matt Malone, Lt Mike
Carney
Group 3 - Captain Tom Goodearl, Lt Louis Sassone, Lt Mike Rogers, Lt Dan
Carpenter
Group 3 - Captain Chris Adams, Lt Dan Osgood, Lt Chris Rogers, Lt Brad Smith
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
EMS Captain Mark Heller retired March 31, 2023. after serving in Fire/EMS for
some 43 years, the last 20+ with the Chatham FD. Paramedic Mike Lopriore will
take over the EMS Captain position. Congratulations to both!
April 25, 2023
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain Bruce Girouard retired on March 26, 2023 after 32 years of service,
starting with the Bourne FD and joining Falmouth Fire Departments in 1992. He
served many years and Lt prior to Captain.
Lt Sean Ellis will be the new Captain of Group 3 and Chris Cowan will be
Lieutenant.
Congrats to all!
April 25, 2023
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bonnie "J" who served as the COMM FD Secretary in the 1980s passed away in April
2023 at age 84. She was a very important person at the FD and in many of our
lives. Rest in Peace!
April 25, 2023
COTUIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Cotuit has named Lt Shane Clark to serve as Cotuit's next Deputy Chief effective
March 24, 2023. Congratulations.
March 21 ,2023
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Yarmouth Fire Department has selected COMM FD Captain Enrique Arrascue to
serve as the new Fire Chief in Yarmouth. Arrascue started out in Yarmouth as a
Firefighter/Paramedic prior to serving with the COMM FD for the past 17 years.
He served as a Lieutenant for a number of years and as Captain since 2020.
Congratulations and Best Wishes!
March 8, 2023
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Eastham Captain Kyle Morse has retired. He joined the Eastham Fire Dept in 2001
and has served as Captain since 2020.
Feb 17, 2023
ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain William Reynolds retired in January 2023 after serving for 40 years.
Congratulations!
Feb 8, 2023
WEST BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain Bill Murray is reported to be leaving the WBFD after some 17 years and
going to work for next door Barnstable Fire Department.
Feb 8, 2023
WEST BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Former West Barnstable Fire Department Call Deputy Chief James "Jim" Barrett Jr
passed away on January 23, 2023. He served a number of years as Deputy in the
1980s.
Jan 27, 2023
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Deputy Chief Philip Field, age 66, passed away after a brief diagnosis
of Cancer, on January 21, 2023. He joined the Cotuit FD in 1972 as a 16 year
old. Was hired by C&O FD in July 1974 and became one of the First Paramedics on
Cape Cod and in Massachusetts with Cape & Islands EMS Paramedic Class I in mid
1970s. He served as Senior Private, Captain, and Deputy. A Charter member of IAFF Local 2346, a member of the COMM Honor Guard, and more. Part time
dispatcher with Barnstable Sheriff's Dept & CMED for many years. Rest in Peace.
Jan 21, 2023
COMM FIRE DEPT
Retired Call Firefighter James "Jim" McGuire, age 88, passed away on January 10,
2023. He was one of the original members of the Marstons Mills Fire Station when
it first opened in 1975. He was a member of the department for 12 years. Served
in the USMC and with the Telephone Company for many years. All around Good Guy.
Rest in Peace.
Jan 21, 2023
COMM FIRE
COMM FD promoted Firefighter Ryan Scott to Lieutenant. Congratulations!
Dec 24, 2022
SANDWICH FIRE & POLICE COMMUNICATIONS
Long time Sandwich FD dispatcher Kim Cyr has retired after serving for some 22
years. Congratulations!
Dec 24, 2022
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired call firefighter Stanley C "Froggy" Eldridge, age 80, passed away Dec
17, 2022. He was a member of Bourne FD for 40 years. His son Stanley served both
Bourne and Plymouth FDs retiring as a Deputy Chief and daughter Penny Eldridge
Weeks currently serving as a Bourne Lieutenant.
Dec 24, 2022
PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS OF MASSACHUSETTS
The former President of the PFFM and longtime Watertown, MA L-1437 Captain
Robert B. McCarthy, age 77, passed away on December 6, 2022. He served 34 years
on the Watertown FD and 24 years as President of the PFFM from 1987-2011. A Navy
Vet, he was buried at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Rest in
Peace.
Dec 24, 2022
LAKEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Two retired Lakeville Fire Chiefs have passed away.
Retired Fire Chief Roger Hamilton, age 79,
was a member of the LFD from 1961 to 1990, serving on the Board of Engineers
from 1980 to 1988. He passed away Nov 23, 2022.
Retired Fire Chief Douglas Mills, age 84,
passed away on November 26, 2022. He joined the Lakeville FD as a call
firefighter in 1954, working his way up to Deputy Chief and then Fire Chief from
1979 to 1996. His son Matthew Mills went on to serve with Lakeville and Hyannis
Fire Depts.
Dec 1, 2022
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time Brewster member Lt Cindy Coulter retired in Nov 2022. She joined the
department in the early 1970s at 16, and served for 5 decades. Congratulations!
Dec 1, 2022
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Harwich Firefighter/Paramedic Shawn Piche is retiring after 22 years of service.
A Last Day Coffee will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 09:00-12:00 at
HQ.
The Harwich Fire Department will welcome its newest member, FF/P Matthew
Lavasseur at a ceremony on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 08:30 hrs.
Harwich will also conduct a "Push In" ceremony with the new Sutphen Quint Ladder
66.
Nov 21, 2022
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Chatham Fire Department will be holding a promotional Ceremony on November
30, 2022 at 12:00 hrs to make several new promotions.
The current Chatham Fire Chief David DePasquale is retiring Nov 30, 2022.
He is a long time Chatham member and has served as Chief since May 2020.
Justin Tavano will become the new Fire Chief effective Nov 30, 2022. He
has served as the Deputy Chief since May 2020.
Ryan Clarke will be promoted to Deputy Chief on Nov 30, 2022. He has been
serving as Captain.
Ryan Holmes will be promoted to Captain. He has been serving as
Lieutenant.
Tim Hunter will be promoted to Lieutenant.
Congratulations and Best Wishes to All!
Nov 21, 2022
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Barnstable Fire Chief Frank Pulsifer retired in Nov 17, 2022 after
serving 10 years as the Barnstable Chief and 3 years as Deputy. He served many
years with COMM FD previously, with 32 total years in the fire service.
Congratulations.
A Promotional Ceremony was held on Nov 19, 2022.
The new Fire Chief is Christopher A Beal.
The new Deputy Chief is Kevin F Brailey
The newest Captain is Neil Tuepker
The new EMS Officer is Keith Stranger.
New members include Austin Osborn, Steven Bunker, and Matthew Judge.
Nov 21, 2022
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Barnstable Fire Department has been awarded a grant to Hire 4 additional
Firefighters, increasing shift strength from 4 to 5. Barnstable has also ordered
a new Pierce Enforcer for Engine 205. It will take 24 - 30 months to build.
Nov 21, 2022
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Call Firefighter (Captain) Donald Harding, age 94, passed away on Nov
14, 2022. He was long time owner of Midway Garage in Osterville next to the
Osterville Fire Station and was a member of the fire department for 27 years.
Nov 21, 2022
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Bourne Firefighter Bertrand "Bert" Jones, age 80 passed away on Nov 11,
2022. He had retired from Bourne and L-1717 in 1995.
Nov 21, 2022
MIDDLEBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Middleborough Fire Department Chief Lance Benjamino recently retired after many
years of service. The new Middleborough Fire Chief Owen Thompson was
sworn in on Sept 12, 2022.
Congratulations.
Nov 21, 2022 .
WAREHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Wareham Fire Department promoted Captain Mark Rogers to the position of
Assistant Fire Chief on October 13, 2022. A/C Rogers has been with the Wareham
Fire Department about 45 years, since 1977, serving as a call firefighter and
Lieutenant until hired fulltime in 1992. He also served with the Otis Fire
Department. He was promoted to Wareham Captain in 1998. Congratulations!
Nov 5, 2022
WELLFLEET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Fire Chief Warren F Dyer, age 94, passed away Oct 21, 2022. He was a
long time member of the Wellfleet Fire Department, Board of Engineers, and was
the first Full Time Fire Chief in Wellfleet serving from 1973 to 1982. He is
credited with purchasing the first transporting ambulance in Wellfleet,
overseeing construction of the South Wellfleet Fire Station and building of the
Fire - Police Public Safety Building.
Oct 31, 2022
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chatham Fire Chief Dave DePasquale will retire at the end of November 2022 after
some 33 years of service, the past 2 years as Chief. Deputy Justin Tovano will
become the next Fire Chief.
Congratulations.
Oct 5, 2022
WEST BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
West Barnstable Fire Chief John P. Jenkins - Retired - served as Fire Chief 32
years from 1973 to 2005. He was a true leader and served to improve Mutual Aid,
EMS, Communications, Incident Command, and so much more County Wide, in addition
to his work to upgrade fire and EMS service in his community of West Barnstable.
He also served many years as a Pierce Fire Apparatus salesmen working with many
departments over the years. In retirement, he continued to serve in many ways.
He served Chowder and Hot dogs (and more) with his John's Dogs Food Truck
catering many events. He had a wonderful voice singing the National Anthem and
more at many ceremonies. Back in the 1970s and 1980s, he led the Capewide Cape
Cod Firefighter Musters. He was a great friend to so many. We will greatly miss
JPJ. He passed away on September 28, 2022 at age 77. Rest in Peace Chief. Thank
you for ALL YOU DID!
Sept 29, 2022
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis FD will be celebrating the 21 years of service and retirement of
Lt/Paramedic K.C. Pike at the West End on October 22, 2022 from 17:00 - 21:00
hrs. Contact Hyannis FD for tickets and information.
Sept 25, 2022
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Barnstable Fire Chief Francis Pulsifer recently announced his pending Retirement
effective November 17, 2022. He has served as Barnstable Chief since 2012.
Prior to that as Deputy, and before that many years in Fire Prevention at COMM
FD.
Barnstable has announced that Deputy Chief Chris Beal will be promoted to Fire
Chief and Captain Kevin Brailey will be promoted to Deputy Chief.
Long time Barnstable Firefighter Ed Poirior also recently retired after 22 years
of service.
Congratulations to all for you service and best wishes!
Sept 25, 2022
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time Yarmouth Fire Alarm Operator Chris Ruell recently retired after 29
years of service. One of the great voices and dispatchers to have served behind
the microphone. Thanks for your service! Best wishes and Congratulations!
Sept 25, 2022
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Prevention Officer Mike Grossman retired August 29, 2022 after more than 32
years of service.
FF Shawn LeHane has been promoted to Fire Prevention Officer.
Congratulations to both!
Sept 25, 2022
NANTUCKET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Nantucket Fire Chief Steve Murphy is retiring after 35 years of service to
Nantucket. He has served as Chief for the past 5 years. He started with the
Nantucket Airport ARFF in 1987 and then joined the Nantucket Fire Department in
1991, working his way up through the ranks to Fire Chief. Best wishes to you in
your retirement!
Nantucket has selected the former Chief of the Portsmouth, RI Fire Department
Michael Cranson to become the new Nantucket Fire Chief. He served 27 years with
Portsmouth, retiring as Chief in 2018. Congratulations and Best Wishes.
There is about a 2 month period between the retirement and the starting date for
the new Chief. Former Bourne Fire Chief Marty Greene, who served as an interim
chief in Oak Bluffs from 2020-2021 will be brought in to work with Nantucket
Fire Department during the transition.
Aug 23, 2022
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Harwich Fire Department retired Deputy Chief William "Billy" Johnson (father of
Bobby J, passed in 2009) passed away on Aug 22, 2022. Rest In Peace.
Aug 23, 2022
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time Harwich Firefighter Matt Eldredge has retired after 21 years of
service.
Aug 11, 2022
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Several personnel changes at COMM FD.
Long time firefighter Paramedic Ed Dalbec recently retired in July 2022.
Master Mechanic David Scott who has been the department's fulltime mechanic
since 2006 left COMM in August 2022 after 16 years.
Fire Inspector Michael Grossman will be retiring August 29, 2022, serving some
34 years, fulltime since 1990 and as a call member 2 years prior.
Best wishes to all!
Aug 11, 2022
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis Lt/Paramedic Kenyon Curtis "KC" Pike retired on August 8,
2022 after serving for more than 21 years. He served as a Diver and with the
Honor Guard for many years.
Congratulations!
Aug 11, 2022
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Falmouth Fire Department recently recognized the July 16, 2022 retirements
of Fire Alarm Superintendent Gerry Martin who jointed Falmouth FD in 1988 and
Assistant Mechanic Jay Elliott who joined Falmouth FD in 2003.
Aug 11, 2022
NANTUCKET FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Nantucket Fire Department battled a huge fire at the Veranda House hotel on
July 9, 2022.
The large wooden building in the center of congested Nantucket was contained by
a small core group of about 17 Nantucket firefighters. Assistance came later
from Cape Cod, only the 2nd known mutual aid to the Island, in the form of
additional personnel. Fortunately, none of the 36 or so guests were injured
escaping within seconds.
Nantucket Deputy Chief Sean Mitchell served as Incident Commander. Nantucket
Fire Chief Steve Murphy is out recovering from a surgery and is set to retire in
September 2022. Nantucket has reportedly hired former Portsmouth, RI Fire Chief
Michael Cranson to become the next Nantucket Chief. There has been mention of a
possible interim chief, but unverified.
Aug 11, 2022
MIDDLEBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Lance Benjamino retired July 11, 2022. He served in the fire service
for more than 34 years, starting in Randolph FD where he became Captain. In 2003
he became Fire Chief in Halifax and then in 2009 Chief in Middleborough.
Congratulations and best wishes.
July 12, 2022
DUXBURY FIRE CHIEF RETIRING
Duxbury Fire Chief Kevin Nord became Fire Chief 18 years ago. After joining the
Duxbury FD in 1976 he worked his way up the ranks and helped lead the Duxbury
Fire Department to what it is today. Congratulations and Best Wishes in
Retirement.
His Deputy Chief Rob Reardon will become the new Duxbury Fire Chief and (former
Barnstable FD Firefighter) Captain Brian Monahan will become Deputy on July 15,
2022.
July 8, 2022
MIDDLEBOROUGH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Middleborough Fire Chief Lance Benjamino is retiring in July 2022 after many
years of service as Fire Chief. Best wishes in your Retirement.
July 8, 2022
MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter Mark Lopez joined the Mashpee FD in 1976. He served Mashpee for
approximately 45 years, and retired June 30, 2022 because he had to (age). His
service and leadership will always represent the best of the best.
Congratulations and best wishes to Mark in your retirement!
July 8, 2022
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Chatham Deputy Chief Richard "Dick" Hunter, age 70, passed away suddenly
on June 26, 2022. He was a founding member of Chatham Firefighters Local 2712,
serving 36 years as a member of the Chatham FD from 1975 until his retirement in
2011. Services planned for Thursday June 30 and Friday July 1.
June 29, 2022
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Assistant Fire Chief John Donlan, age 65, passed away June 7, 2022. He
served the Dennis Fire Department for 46 years as a Firefighter, Paramedic,
Officer, and Acting Chief, retiring as Asst Chief in August 2021. He battled
cancer, while continuing to work and serve. Services will be held on Friday June
17 and Saturday June 18, 2022.
June 12, 2022
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT RETIREMENTS / PROMOTIONS
Hyannis Deputy Chief Eric Kristofferson retired in June 2022 after many years of
service with the Hyannis Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic, Officer,
and Deputy since 2019.
The following Promotions were made in early June 2022:
The new Deputy Chief is (Capt) Mark Storie
The new Captain is (Lt) Ryan Clough
New Lieutenants include
Lt Richard Alger
Lt Rachael Clough
Lt Michael Dalmau
Lt Jay Doherty
Lt John Oberlander
Congratulations to All!
MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mashpee held a promotional ceremony on May 24, 2022. The following promotions
are effective immediately. Long time Captain Joseph Peltier is the new Deputy
Fire Chief.
Lt/Paramedic Nicole Stanley is promoted to Shift 2 Captain. Firefighter Chris
Shute is promoted to Lieutenant.
DCR DISTRICT 1
DCR Patrolman Robert Crocker retired on April 13 after 39 years of service. He
also served many years with the West Barnstable Fire Department. Congrats!
May 27, 2022
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Yarmouth has named Deputy Chief John Sawyer to serve as Acting Fire Chief.
Captain Kevin Huck is serving as Acting Deputy Chief. Congrats to both!
May 27, 2022
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Falmouth voters approved $10 M on May 27, 2022 for a new Hatchville Fire Station
to be built at 878 Sandwich Road. Construction on the new 11,000 sq ft station
is expected to begin in 2013 and take about a year to complete. The new station
will enhance coverage for a large portion of Falmouth, while the department and
town continue to look at what to do with the inadequate and outdated North
Falmouth Station 3 and West Falmouth Station 4.
May 27, 2022
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Phil Simonian retired on May 6, 2022 after some 39 years serving the
Yarmouth Fire Department. He started out as a call firefighter and worked his
way up through the ranks over the years serving as a Lt, Captain, Deputy in
2011, acting Chief in 2013 and Fire Chief since 2014. Congratulations and Best
Wishes!
May 10, 2022
MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Jack Phelan was sworn in as the new Mashpee Fire Chief on April 25, 2022. He
comes with 35 years experience, including serving as Deputy since 2014. He takes
over as Chief Tom Rullo retired after serving as Chief since 2013.
Congratulations to both.
April 26, 2022
CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE
CCNS Fire Management Officer David Crary Jr recently retired. He was in charge
of the Fire Crew at the Cape Cod National Seashore from 1989 - 2021.
Congratulations and Best Wishes!
April 22, 2022
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis Lt. Paul Medeiros has announced his pending retirement after many years
of service as a Firefighter / Paramedic in Hyannis. He has also served the PFFM
for years as the 8th District Vice - President. A Last Day Coffee will be held
at Hyannis HQ on Friday April 29, 2022 from 10-2.
Congratulations!
April 19, 2022
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Plymouth Fire Chief Edward Bradley retired after 47 years of service on April
12, 2022. He served the Plymouth FD as Chief for 15 years since 2007. He joined
the PFD in 1974 as a call firefighter. Was hired fulltime in 1977. Became LT in
2000, Captain in 2003, Battalion Chief in 2006, and Chief in 2007. Best wishes
in your Retirement!
Plymouth appointed Neil Foley as the new Plymouth Fire Chief. He has served as
Deputy Chief since 2019.
Plymouth also appointed Jerome Hart to Deputy Chief. He has been a Battalion
Chief since 2020.
Congratulations to ALL!
THE FIRE BELL, WEST DENNIS
The Founder and be-loved owner of the FIRE BELL Gift Shop in West Dennis,
John
"Jack" Cuneo, age 88, passed away on April 5, 2022. He operated his "Everything Fire
Department Related" shop for about 33 years after he retired as a Deputy Fire
Chief with the Tewksbury, MA Fire Department where he put in 40 years after
serving in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. He loved his shop, his
work, his family, and his many, many friends. He will be dearly missed. Thank
you Jack!
Rest in Peace.
April 9, 2022
COTUIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
The new Cotuit Fire Chief Sean Brown was sworn in on April 7, 2022. He comes
from the Concord, NH Fire Department where he served 27 years, the past couple
as Fire Chief. He replaces Interim Chief Mike Small, who has been serving since
the Dec 31, 2021 retirement of former Cotuit Chief Paul Rhude.
Congratulations!
April 7, 2022
MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mashpee Fire Chief Thomas Rullo will be retiring in April 2022. He was hired in
2012 as Deputy Chief and became Fire Chief in 2013. Deputy Chief Jack Phelan
will become the new Mashpee Fire Chief. A change of command ceremony will be
held on Monday Nov 25, 2022 at 0900 at the Mashpee HQ. Congratulations and Best Wishes to both!
April 7, 2022
NANTUCKET FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Nantucket Fire Chief Stephen Murphy has announced his intentions to retire
in September 2022. He has served the Nantucket FD for about 32 years and has
been Chief since 2017.
April 7, 2022
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Falmouth Town Meeting approved a 10,000 sq ft, $10 Million Hatchville Fire
Station on Sandwich Road at the April 5, 2022 Annual Meeting. Additional
approval by the voters will come on May 17, 2022.
April 7, 2022
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Falmouth Firefighter Michael "Bruno" Zuniga is retiring April 15, 2022. He has
served 24 years with Falmouth FD since 1997. Best Wishes and congratulations!
April 7, 2022
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Dennis Deputy Chief Whitney Bradford "Brad" Morse (with bow tie) age 83,
passed away on March 27, 2022. After being drafted and serving in the US Army in
1958 and then the Army National Guard for 6 years, he served as a Wareham Police
Officer and then joined the Wareham Fire Department. In 1972 he joined the
Dennis Fire Department and served 28 years, retiring as the Deputy Chief in
2000.
April 4, 2022
COTUIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Cotuit Fire Department has selected their new Fire Chief Sean Brown. He is a
Barnstable home town person who has worked for the Concord NH Fire Department
for many years, rising through the ranks and serving the last 2 years as Fire
Chief in Concord. He will be starting with Cotuit early in April 2022. Former
Falmouth Fire Chief Mike Small has been serving as interim Chief in Cotuit since
Jan 1, 2022, following the retirement of Cotuit Chief Paul Rhude who retired Dec
31, 2021 after serving as Chief since 2017. Best wishes to all.
March 19, 2022
WAREHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Wareham Fire District will be promoting new Fire Chief John Kelley on April
1, 2022. He has served as the Wareham Assistant Chief for several years.
Present Fire Chief Matthew Rowley is retiring after serving as Chief since 2018.
Congratulations to both!
March 6, 2022
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Harwich Fire Department promoted Lt Justin White to Captain on Feb 18, 2021. He
has served as a Lieutenant since 2018 and as a Firefighter/Paramedic with
Harwich and Provincetown for many years. Captain White takes over for Captain
Justyne Walorz who retired after 22+ years of service with Harwich and a total
of 27 years in the fire service. She served as a Paramedic for all those years
and as a Lt since 2006 and Captain since 2020. Her son, Zachary Bengston (with
her) has been hired by Harwich to fill the vacancy created by her retirement and
the other promotions. FF Joseph Rego has been promoted to Lieutenant and FF Josh
Ford will serve as the OIC on Group 2. Best wishes and congratulations to all.
Feb 25, 2022
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Harwich Fire Department has announced the following promotions. Ceremony
planned for Feb 17, 2022 at Harwich HQ.
Lt Justin White promoted to Captain
FF Joseph Rego promoted to Lieutenant
FF Josh Ford to OIC Group 2
Harwich welcomes new FF Zach Bengston
Promotions come with the retirement of Captain Justyne Walorz, who has served
Harwich FD for many years, as Lt since Jan 2006, and Capt since 2020.
Feb 5, 2022
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Yarmouth Fire Department retired Captain Lee Pareseau, age 73, passed away Feb
2, 2022 from a long battle with Cancer. In addition to his many years with the
Yarmouth FD, he served a number of years as the Director of Training at the
Barnstable County Fire Academy. Also a former US Marine.
Rest in Peace.
Feb 5, 2022
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Yarmouth Fire Department has made the following promotions.
Lt Scott Smith has been promoted to Shift Captain Group C
Lt Matthew Bearse to Lt Fire Prevention
FF Adam Riker to Lieutenant
Yarmouth also welcomes new FF Cody Neal and Fire Alarm Operator Lindsey Conlon
Feb 5, 2022
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Chief Richard Pfautz retired Jan 28, 2022 after 33 years of service.
Captain Chris Beal has been promoted to Deputy Chief effective Feb 1, 2022.
FF/Paramedic-EMS Officer Neil Tuepker has been promoted to Shift Captain.
FF/Paramedic Keith Stranger has been promoted to EMS Officer.
Congratulations to all.
Jan 31, 2022
BARNSTABLE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS
Long time BSO Dispatcher and Sergeant John Ahern recently retired after serving
for 24 years. He had become the most senior dispatcher. Congratulations to him
in his retirement.
Dispatcher Mary Cottelessa has been promoted to Sergeant.
Jan 31, 2022
ROCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Rochester Fire Department donated their retired FMC 1500/3000 Engine-Tanker
to the Cayce, KY Fire Department which took a direct hit from a Dec 10, 2021
tornado. All 4 of their apparatus, including their tanker in a non-hydrant
community, was destroyed. Rochester had used the 1988 FMC Tanker from 2002 until
2020 when it was replaced by a new tanker. In early 2022, the tanker was
transported by flatbed to its new home in Kentucky. Nice story!
Jan 2022
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Eastham Fire Department held a promotional and recognition ceremony on January
14, 2022. Several previously publicly unrecognized promotions were recognized,
and a few new promotions were made. Among the new promotions were Deputy Chief
Lisa Albino, the first female Chief Officer on Cape Cod. Other recognitions were of Captain Ryan Van Buskirk,
Lt Laytin Reis, Lt Rachael Topal and
Lt Kurt Fisher. Several new firefighters were also recognized.
Jan 14, 2022 (updated 01-15-22)
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The official Ground Breaking ceremony for the new Dennis Fire Station 2 was held
at the 350 Paddocks Path site on January 13, 2022. Construction is expected to
begin immediately and be completed in Spring 2023.
January 13, 2022
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Barnstable Deputy Chief Rick Pfautz will be retiring February 1, 2022 after 32
years of service with the Barnstable Fire District. He has served as the Deputy
since July 2017.
Barnstable has selected Captain Christopher Beal to serve as the next Deputy
Fire Chief effective Feb 1, 2022. He has 20 years of service, the past 10 as a
Shift Officer.
Congratulations to both!
January 13, 2022
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Yarmouth Captain Tom Lundquist retired in December 2021 after many years of
service with the YFD. Yarmouth has promoted Lt Scott Smith to be the Captain on
"C" Shift.
Congratulations to both.
Dec 30, 2021
COTUIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Cotuit Fire Chief Paul Rhude will be completing his 32+ year fire service career
on Dec 31, 2021. The October 2021 retirement of Cotuit Deputy Joe Pouliot would
leave the department without an administrator until a new Chief is selected.
Rumor has it that retired Falmouth Fire Chief Michael Small (above) is expected
to serve as an interim Chief until the new Chief is in place.
Dec 21, 2021
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Eastham Fire Department has announced that Captain Lisa Stubbs Albino will
be promoted to Deputy Fire Chief at a January 13, 2022 ceremony. She has worked
for the Eastham FD for 34 years. She will become the first female Deputy Fire
Chief on Cape Cod! Congratulations!
Eastham is also to promote Laytin Reis to Lieutenant on Jan 13, 2022.
Dec 21, 2021
MATTAPOISETT FIRE DEPARTMENT
The new Mattapoisett Fire Station was dedicated with a ribbon cutting ceremony
on December 11, 2021. The 5 bay station is expected to be occupied very soon.
Dec 21, 2021
WBFD - FORMER FIRE CHIEF JENKINS
In addition to serving as the West Barnstable Fire Chief from 1973 to 2005, John
P Jenkins has worked as a sales representative for Pierce Fire apparatus since
1983. During his 39 years working with Pierce, he had a hand in nearly all
Pierce apparatus on Cape Cod and in SE Mass. His retirement from Allegiance Fire
& Rescue coincides with the delivery of Barnstable's new 2021 Pierce Quint
Ladder 206. The first Ladder truck he sold was the 1992 Pierce Arrow Ladder 206
that the new truck replaces. Congratulations!
Dec 21, 2021
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dennis
Voters approved the funding of the new Dennis Station 2 on Dec 7, 2021. The vote
was 722 in favor to 153 against. The new station will be built at 350 Paddocks
Path on the North side of town. It will replace the small old Station 2 on Old
Bass River Road. Construction is expected to begin soon in 2022 and take
approximately 18 months to complete.
Dec 21, 2021
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dennis Captain Wayne Conlon retired Dec 6, 2021 after 39 years of service with the Dennis
FD. He served many years as an officer and was President of the Dennis IAFF
Local 2583 for 29 years.
Congratulations!
Dec 21, 2021
ONSET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Onset Fire Department has promoted Howard Anderson from Deputy to Assistant
Chief of Operations. In addition, Jeff Dias has been promoted from Captain to
Deputy Chief.
Congratulations to both.
Nov 30, 2021
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Sandwich Lieutenant Brian Gallant, age 66, passed away on
November 22, 2021. He served as a call firefighter in Sandwich prior to becoming
a fulltime firefighter from about 1977 - 1988. He was also involved in a lot of
training activities, worked with a number of other agencies in fire prevention
and safety, and was involved in Sandwich Emergency Management for years.
Nov 30, 2021
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis recently promoted Lt Jeff Lamothe to the position of Training Captain
replacing retired Capt Brian Lawrence. Congratulations.
Nov 30, 2021
MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mashpee recently promoted Brendan Ramsey to the EMS Officer position vacated in
June by the retirement of Lt Mike Evaul.
Nov 30, 2021
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Barnstable Fire Department had recently promoted Neil Tuepker to the full
time EMS Officer position. Congrats.
Nov 30, 2021
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dan Keane became the 8th permanent Fire Chief in Eastham's history. He was
promoted to Fire Chief on November 19, 2021 as Chief Kent Farrenkopf retired
after serving 6 years as Chief. Keane has been the Eastham Deputy Chief since
2017, and prior to that served with Sandwich and Cotuit Fire Departments.
Congratulations!
Nov 24, 2021
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dennis Firefighter Paul Prue Jr has announced his pending retirement after 38
years of service. A last day event is planned for November 11, 2021 from 10:00
to 12:00 at the Dennis HQ.
Congratulations.
Nov 5, 2021
COTUIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Cotuit Fire Chief Joseph Pouliot retired in Oct 2021. He has been a life long
member of the Cotuit Fire Department. Congratulations and best wishes.
Cotuit Fire Chief Paul Rhude has also announced he will be retiring once a
replacement can be selected. He has served as Chief since 2017.
Oct 25, 2021
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The COMM FD recently made several new promotions and recognized others that were
made during the past year and a half. Lt Thomas Goodearl has been promoted to
Captain on Group 3. Several new Lieutenants were also promoted. Other members
were recognized for various accomplishments.
See the Special Feature (HERE)
. Congratulations and best wishes to all.
The new shift assignments look like this
Group 1: Captain Enrique Arrascue (P)
Lt Mike Miskiv
Lt Louis Sassone (P)
Lt Zach Hunter (P)
Group 2: Captain Brian Morrison
Lt. Eric Sabatinelli
(I)
Lt Matthew Malone (P)
Lt Michael Carney (P)
Group 3: Captain Thomas Goodearl (P)
Lt. Mathew Dillon (P)
Lt Gordon Williams
Actg Lt Daniel Carpenter (P)
Group 4: Captain Christopher Adams,
Lt Daniel Osgood
Lt Michael Rogers
Lt Bradley Smith (P)
Oct 25, 2021
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Dennis Fire Department recently made a number of promotions (FEATURE).
These include:
New Assistant Chief Christopher Guerreiro
New Deputy Chief FPO Tony Kent
New Captain Steven Hierholcer Group 1
New Captain Geoffrey Mulholland Group 3
New Lieutenants Wayne Mayo (G3) and Lt Chris Boutin (G4)
New Senior Privates Charles LaCross (G2) and Bert Mosher (G3)
Senior Private Brian Dunton was also appointed to the EMS Coordinator position.
Congratulations to all. Oct 25, 2021
MASS DISTRICT 1 HAZ MAT
The District 1 Haz Mat ORU which has been stationed in Bourne for many years has
been relocated to the new Onset Fire Headquarters. Bourne is struggling with the
loss of some station space, so the ability to move the large Haz Mat Truck to
another facility helps free up some space.
Oct 7, 2021
ONSET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Onset Fire Department moved into their new Headquarters in September 2021. The
new station is at 8 Sand Pond Road, Onset.
Oct 7, 2021
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Lt / Paramedic Roger Aalto is retiring after many years with COMM FD.
Congratulations!
Sept 30, 2021
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Eastham Fire Chief Kent Farrenkopf has announced his intention to retire in
November 2021. Farrenkopf has served Eastham as Fire Chief for about 6 years. Prior
to that he served 32 years with the Harwich Fire Department, including the last
4 as Deputy Chief. All together he has nearly 40 years in the fire service.
Three of his older brothers and his father also served long careers in the fire
service on Cape Cod. Congratulations!
The current Eastham Deputy Chief Dan Keane is expected to become the next chief.
In addition, Lt Eric Hillferty retired in September 2021. Firefighter Donny
Watson is in the acting Lieutenant position on Group 1.
September 28, 2021
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Fire Prevention Officer Ronald D Santos, age 80, passed away Sept 18,
2021. He served many years, retiring in 2005. Served in US Army 1959-1962. Rest
in Peace.
Sept 24, 2021
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis Training Captain / Paramedic Brian Lawrence has announced his pending
retirement Oct 19, 2021. He began his career 33+ years ago with the Sandwich
Fire and the past 20 years with Hyannis. Congratulations.
Sept 24, 2021
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dennis FD has made the following promotions effective September 9, 2021
Assistant Chief Christopher Guerreiro
Captain Geoffery Mulholland - Group 3
Lieutenant Wayne Mayo - Group 3
Sr Private Charles LeCross - Group 2
EMS Coordinator Brian Dunton
Congratulations to all!
Sept 9, 2021
ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter Mike Pires recently retired from the Orleans Fire Department after
31 years in Public Safety. Prior to joining Orleans FD he dispatched with the
Barnstable Sheriff's Department. Congratulations and best wishes Mike!
August 9, 2021
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dennis recently promoted Steven Hierholcer to Captain of Group 1.
Congratulations.
August 8, 2021
OAK BLUFFS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Oak Bluffs has selected Stephen Foster (formerly Edgartown/Fairhaven) to become
Oak Bluffs Deputy Fire Chief. Congratulations.
July 31, 2021
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chatham Fire Department has promoted Ryan Clarke to Shift Captain.
Mark Heller has been promoted to EMS Captain.
James Young has been promoted to Lieutenant.
Congratulations to all!
July 28, 2021
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Assistant Chief John Donlan is retiring effective August 13, 2021. He joined the
fire department in 1975 as a call firefighter. He attended CIEMSS Paramedic
Class 2 and served as a paramedic and EMS coordinator for many years. He moved
up through the ranks serving as Captain, Deputy, Assistant Chief, and Acting
Chief from 2004-2005. He served as Asst Chief since 2008. Congratulations and
best wishes in retirement.
July 28, 2021
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
EMS Coordinator Firefighter/Paramedic John Adelizzi is retiring after 33+ years
of service. He joined Dennis FD in 1988 and has served as EMS Coordinator for
many years. His last day will be August 3, 2021. Congratulations and best
wishes!
July 28, 2021
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Several promotions at Dennis Fire Department.
Stephen Heirholcer promoted to Captain
Christophen Boutin promoted to Lieutenant
Bert Mosher promoted to Senior Private.
Congrats to all.
July 28, 2021
ONSET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Onset Fire Department lost a second long time member in one week as
Captain Earl
A Fowler, age 78, passed away on July 24, 2021. He joined the Onset FD as a call
member in 1972. In 1982 he became Lt on Ladder 1 and in 1999 Captain of Ladder
1. He remained active with the department for 49 years before his passing.
July 28, 2021
ONSET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Onset Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of (Ret)
Deputy Chief
William W. "Bill" Cook, age 79, on July 16, 2021. He first joined the Onset FD
as a call firefighter at age 14 in Nov 1956. He became Lt of E1 in 1973 and
Captain in 1975. In March 1985 he became the 2nd Engineer and served as fulltime
Deputy Chief until retirement in May 1997. He then continued to serve as a call
firefighter until July 2016. His dedicated service spanned 60 years!
Rest in Peace
July 17, 2021
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dennis promoted Capt Tony Kent to the Deputy Fire Chief position July 15, 2021.
Congratulations!
July 17, 2021
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter Tom Long is retiring July 30, 2021 after more than 28 years with
COMM FD. A sendoff will be held from 0900-1100 at the COMM HQ on July 30.
Congrats!
July 17, 2021
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis Firefighter Tim Simpkins retired July 9, 2021 after some 30 years of
service with the Hyannis Fire Department. He also served with the Eastham Fire
Department prior to that.
Congratulations.
July 15, 2021
WEST TISBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT
West Tisbury Fire Chief Manuael Estrella III retired June 30, 2021 after 47
years with WTFD, the past 30 as Fire Chief. The new Fire Chief Greg Pachico was
sworn in earlier in the week. Congrats and best wishes to both!
July 1, 2021
NANTUCKET FIRE DEPARTMENT
After many years of work, the Nantucket Fire Department began providing ALS care
on June 28, 2021. Congratulations!
July 1, 2021
BARNSTABLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to BSO Chief Deputy of Technical Services, Ralph Swenson,
retiring after 39+ years of service to Barnstable County. Ralph is a former
Falmouth Call Fire fighter and served many roles with the Barnstable Sheriff's
Department, including overseeing the radio room and the radio techs for many
years. Best wishes in your retirement!
June 18, 2021
ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Firefighter/Paramedic Donald W. "Don" Taber, age 69, passed away on June
8, 2021 in Virginia Beach, VA. He was a fulltime Firefighter/Paramedic from 1981
- 2001 and member of IAFF Local 2675. After retirement he worked as an LPN in
Virginia Beach. He fought a long battle with cancer. Rest in Peace.
June 10, 2021
MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mashpee EMS Officer Lt./Paramedic Mike Evaul will be retiring after 32+ years of
service on July 9, 2021. There will be a last day coffee at the fire station
from 09:00 - 11:00 on Friday July 9 to wish him well. Congratulations!
June 10, 2021
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sandwich Lieutenant Larry Machado announced his pending retirement June 4, 2021,
after some 35 years in the fire service. He began his service with the Swansea
FD in 1985. He joined Sandwich Fire Department 20 years ago serving as a
Firefighter/Paramedic and Lieutenant. Best wishes Larry!
June 2, 2021
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sandwich regrets to announce the passing of (ret) Fire Prevention Officer
Donald
Campbell, age 68, on May 29, 2021. He began his fire service career in 1997 as a
Cotuit Fire Department Call Firefighter. In 2000 he joined the Sandwich FD as a
dispatcher. In 2002, at age 49, he became a fulltime firefighter/EMT in
Sandwich, turning 50 while attending the required fire academy training. Off
duty, he worked with the Barnstable County Fire Training Academy for a number of
years inspiring and teaching younger members the ropes. Living in Cotuit, he
also served his community as a Fire Commissioner for a number of years. He
served as the Fire Prevention Officer in Sandwich from 2015 to 2017, when he
retired after 20 years as a firefighter . His service continued as a per diem
dispatcher with Sandwich Public Safety Communications until early 2021. He was
diagnosed with and passed away from occupational cancer soon after on May 29,
2021. Job well done Don.
Rest in Peace.
June 2, 2021
JOINT BASE CAPE COD
Joint Base Cape Cod Fire Department recently appointed long time member Jackson
Emery as Fire Chief and Dennis Ragazzini as Deputy Fire Chief. Congratulations
to both!
June 2, 2021
OAK BLUFFS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Oak Bluffs Fire Department's new Fire Chief Nelson Wirtz was sworn in at a
ceremony at the Fire Station on Sunday May 23, 2021. Chief Wirtz was hired to
fill the extended Fire Chief vacancy created when Chief John Rose left the
position in Feb 2020. Wirtz previously served as a Captain with the Chatham Fire
Department.
May 25, 2021
WEST TISBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT
West Tisbury Deputy Chief Greg Pachico will become the next West Tisbury Fire
Chief at the end of June 2021 when long time Fire Chief Manuel Estrella III
retires. Pachico got lots of support from members in support as the town looked
at several candidates for the job.
May 25, 2021
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chatham has promoted Lt Ryan Clarke to Captain. He
will fill the vacancy created by Captain Nelson
Wirtz leaving to serve as Oak Bluff's new Chief.
Congrats!
May 20, 2021
WEST TISBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time West Tisbury Fire Chief Manuel Estrella
III has announced his intention to retire at the end
of June 2021. The selection process for a
replacement is under way.
April 16, 2021
CHATHAM / OAK BLUFFS FIRE DEPARTMENTS
The Town of Oak Bluffs has selected Chatham Fire
Department Captain W. F. Nelson Wirtz to become
their next Fire Chief. Wirtz has been a fulltime
firefighter/paramedic since about 1996 and has been
Captain for a number of years. Oak Bluffs, on
Martha's Vineyard, let their prior chief John Rose a
couple years ago and had retired Bourne Fire Chief
serve in the position for about a year as an interim
chief. Congrats and best wishes!
April 9, 2021
BARNSTABLE COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS
Long time BSO Dispatcher William "Bill" Watson will officially retire April 7,
2021 after some 28 years of service with the Barnstable County Sheriff's
Department. His easily recognized voice and true professionalism on the radio
helped the Cape manage some of the biggest and most significant fires and events
over the years. Whether he was on the County Police channel, or Barnstable CMED,
or Barnstable County Control, or as dispatcher for one of the 10 Fire Alarms,
you could have confidence that he would get the job done. Congratulations Bill!
Enjoy your retirement!
April 5, 2021
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Effective March 31, 2021 the new Dennis Fire Chief is Robert "Buster" Brown.
Chief Brown takes over with the retirement of Fire Chief Mark Dellner who served
as Dennis Fire Chief from 2005 to March 31, 2021. Chief Brown joined the Dennis
FD in 1976, becoming fulltime in 1986. He served as a Lieutenant, Captain, and
Deputy along the way. Congratulations Chief!
April 5, 2021
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
After serving as the Interim Fire Chief since January 2020, Fire Chief David
Cody was officially announced as the permanent Chief on March 30, 2021. He
joined the Bourne FD in 1994 and served as a Firefighter/Paramedic, Lieutenant,
Deputy Chief, and Assistant Chief as he worked his way to this new rank.
Congratulations!
April 5, 2021
COTUIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Cotuit Fire Chief Walter "Spike" Dottridge, almost
94 years old, passed away on March 18, 2021. He
served as a member of the department 40+ years and as Fire Chief in Cotuit
for about 8 years (1977-1985) retiring in 1985. He also had served as a
Fire Patrolman with the Town of Barnstable Forest Fire Department and the State
Forestry Department for many years. Rest in Peach "Uncle" Spike.
April 5, 2021
ONSET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Onset Fire Chief Raymond Goodwin is retiring after
serving as Chief for 7 years since 2014. He joined
the Onset FD in 1986 and was a member for over 35
years. Onset has appointed Deputy Chief Jeffery
Osswald as Acting Fire Chief effective Mar 15, 2021.
He has been a member for 30 years and Deputy since
2003. Congratulations to both!
Mar 17, 2021
WAREHAM POLICE
Wareham Police Chief John Walcek is retiring after
some 34 years with Wareham PD. He also served as a
Wareham Call Firefighter for many years. Best
wishes.
Mar 17, 2021
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Dennis Fire Department Lieutenant/Paramedic
Daniel "Flippy" O'Connell, passed away on February
27, 2021 after a long battle with occupational
cancer. He served the Dennis FD for 25+ years,
retiring in October 2018 due to his ongoing battle
with a rare form of cancer he had fought with great
courage and positive attitude since 2009. His
courage and positive attitude over the years
inspired all who knew him. Missed forever and never
to be forgotten.
Feb 27, 2021
EDGARTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Edgartown Fire Chief
Antone A. "Tony"
Bettencourt, age 78 , passed away Feb 9, 2021.
He was a member of the Edgartown FD for 43 years,
serving as Fire Chief for 17 years from 1989-2006.
Feb 11, 2021
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Fire Chief of the Sandwich Volunteer Fire
Department, Howard P. "Fizzy" Crowell, age 96,
passed away on Feb 1, 2021. A long time Sandwich
resident, who operated the infamous Crow Farm for 65
years, was instrumental in organizing the official
Sandwich Fire Department and getting the Sandwich
Fire Station built c.1953.
Feb 11, 2021
DUXBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Duxbury promoted Captain Rob Reardon to Deputy Chief Feb 2, 2021.
U/D Aug 9, 2021
WAREHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Wareham Fire Department regrets to announce the Line
of Duty Death of Firefighter
David "Wally" Wahlstrom,
at age 57, on January 22, 2021. FF Wahlstrom joined
the fire service in 1979 serving as a call
firefighter in both Onset and the Town of Wareham
Fire Departments. He worked fulltime for the Otis
Fire Department and then fulltime with the Wareham
Fire District. In 2018 he ended his 39 year career
as he battled occupational cancer. Rest in Peace.
Jan 23, 2021
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Eastham FD Captain William Pilzecker retired in
October 2020. After a promotional process, the
Eastham Fire Department has promoted the following
new officers.
Captain Ryan VanBuskirk (P)
Lt Maurice Wiley (P)
Lt Kurt Fisher (P)
Lt Rachel Topal (P)
Lt Eric Hilferty (P)
The Shift assignments now include a Captain, LT, and
3 Firefighters per group.
Group 1: Capt Ryan VanBuskirk, Lt Eric Hilferty
Group 2: Capt Charlie Frazier, Lt Rachel Topal
Group 3: Capt Lisa Albino, Lt Kurt Fisher
Group 4: Capt Kyle Morse, Lt Maurice Wiley
Congratulations to all!
Jan 12, 2021
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Falmouth Call Firefighter and Paramedic
Joseph A Farland Jr, age 87, passed away on December
25, 2020. He was an Air Force Veteran. He joined the
Falmouth FD and became a Paramedic in 1985. In 1989
CIEMSS recognized him as Paramedic of the Year. Rest
in Peace.
Jan 3, 2021
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Florence and George Hodkinson have been active
supporters, and good friends, working and
volunteering around COMM FD for many years. The two
have been together for over 6 decades. Sadly, George,
age 85,
passed away on December 25, 2020. His big smile,
good sense of humor, and friendship will be deeply
missed. Rest in Peace George.
Jan 2, 2021
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Senior Fire Prevention Officer Martin MacNeely
retired after 35 years of service with the COMM Fire
Department on Dec 31, 2020. He first joined the fire
department in 1985 as a call firefighter at the old
Centerville Fire Station. In 1988 he was hired as a
COMM Dispatcher and a year later in 1989 became a
fulltime Fire Prevention Officer. His experience,
knowledge, and actions over his career made the
community safer. Best wishes to Martin in future
adventures.
Jan 2, 2021
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Mills has retired after some 25 years of service. He
began service in 1986 as a Call Firefighter in Lakeville (son of a Lakeville
Chief). He got a fulltime position with Bourne Fire in 1997 and with Hyannis in
2001. Congratulations an best wishes in retirement.
Dec 28, 2020
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dennis Firefighter/Paramedic Nancy Moyer retired on
December 22, 2020 after serving for 32-1/2 years in
the fire service on Cape Cod with the Brewster,
Orleans, and Dennis Fire Departments.
Congratulations and Best Wishes!
Dec 23, 2020
ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Orleans Fire Department has announced the
following promotions.
Captain Kevin Delude - Effective immediately
12-18-20
Orleans adding 4 new Lieutenant positions effective
01-01-21
Lt Aaron Burns
Lt Doug Edmonds
Lt Joseph Lang
Lt Thomas Pellegrino
Congratulations to all!
Dec 18, 2020
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
They have been in acting positions since Fire Chief
Michael Small retired at the end of July 2020. On
December 9, 2020 Falmouth made it official. Its new
Fire Chief is Timothy Smith and the new Deputy Fire
Chief is Chad Absten. Chief Smith joined the
Falmouth FD in 1987 as a FF/Medic. He became Lt in
1999, Captain in 2011, and Deputy in 2014. Deputy
Absten joined the Falmouth FD in 2004 as a FF/Medic.
He became Lt in 2013 and Captain in 2015.
Congratulations to both!
Dec 15, 2020
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMM Captain Richard Sargent recently retired after
37 years of service.
COMM has promoted Captain Enrigue Arrascue to be the
new Group 1 Captain.
(Photo from when he made Lieutenant in 2014.)
Additional promotions have been made, with the
following being the new officer assignments:
Congrats to all! Dec 15, 2020
Group 1: Captain Enrique Arrascue (P)
Lt Roger Aalto (P)
Lt Mike Miskiv
Lt Zach Hunter (P)
Group 2: Captain Brian Morrison
Lt. Eric Sabatinelli
(I)
Lt Louis Sassone (P)
Lt Matthew Malone (P)
Group 3: Captain Sean Greene
Lt Eric Bengston (P) *Out on Injury
Lt. Mathew Dillon (P)
Lt Michael Rogers
Group 4: Captain Christopher Adams,
Lt Tom Goodearl (P)
Lt Daniel Osgood
Lt Gordon Williams
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Mark Dellner announced his plan to retire
at the end of March 2021. He has been Chief in
Dennis since 2005. Prior to that he served 14 years
as Chief in Rochester, NH.
Dec 1, 2020
BARNSTABLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Richard "Dick" Bunker, age 74, passed away on Nov
29, 2020. He was a retired Barnstable Police and
Massachusetts State Police officer for 43 years. He
was a good friend to the fire service and for many
years was the guy that got the call when there was a
plane crash some where. Rest in Peace.
Dec 1, 2020
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain Richard Sargent retired on Nov 27, 2020
after some 37 years of service as a Firefighter /
Paramedic, Senior Private, Lieutenant, and Captain
for the past 10 years. He was also very active in
COMM FFs Local 2346. Congratulations and Best
Wishes.
COMM Lieutenant Enrique Arrascue will become the new
Captain on Group 1. Congrats!
Nov 27, 2020
OAK BLUFFS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time member and retired Captain of Oak Bluffs
Ladder 1, Allan A "Buddy" deBettencourt Sr, age 83,
passed away on November 10, 2020. He was a member of
the OBFD for 58 years, serving as Captain for many
of them. Rest in Peace.
Nov 12, 2020
ORLEANS / BARNSTABLE COUNTY
Paul Edwards (right), age 92, passed away peacefully
on October 28, 2020. Paul is the father of retired
Orleans Fire Chief Steve Edwards (left) and
grandfather of Harwich FD Lt Ryan Edwards. Paul
dispatched for the Barnstable County Sheriff's
Department for many years and was recognized by his
voice on the radio. Rest in Peace.
Nov 3, 2020
PLYMOUTH COUNTY
The Plymouth County Fire Patrol Plane 1-0, known as
"One Oh", sustained considerable damage when it
flipped over shortly after landing at the Plymouth
Airport on Thursday Oct 8, 2020. The 1957 era Piper
Cub was returning to the airport with its pilot and
an observer from a routine fire patrol. A gust of
wind apparently caused the light aircraft to turn
upside down just off the runway. The two occupants
were able to extricate themselves and were checked
for minor injuries. The patrol plane has been key to
spotting, locating, and controlling forest fires in
Plymouth County for decades.
Oct 20, 2020
DCR DISTRICT 1
Retired State Forest Warden
Clyde Tripp, age 89,
passed away on Oct 13, 2020. He joined the fire
service as a call firefighter in Onset in 1946. He
went on to serve as a State Forest Fire Patrolman
for years and ultimately was the Forest Fire Warden
for District 1, including the Cape & Islands. He
retired in 1989.
Oct 20, 2020
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis promoted Eric Kristofferson to serve as
Deputy Chief (Acting since June 2019),
Nate Coughlan to Captain of Group C, FF John Daily
to Lieutenant, and Dustin "Dusty"
Cabral to Lieutenant. Promotions were made official
on October 8, 2020. Congratulations!
October 9, 2020
DUXBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Chief Christopher B West retired on October
2, 2020 after serving Duxbury for 35 years. He
joined the department as a call firefighter in 1985
and was hired fulltime in 1987. West became the
Deputy Chief in 2006. Congratulations and Best
Wishes in your retirement.
Oct 9, 2020
JOINT BASE CAPE COD
A couple changes at JBCC. The Acting Fire Chief is
now Jackson Emery and the Acting Deputy Chief is
Dennis Ragazzini.
Sept 24, 2020
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Updated Bourne Officers (Acting Positions)
Acting Chief David Cody (P) Car 141 (Jan
2020)
Acting
Asst Chief David Pelonzi Car
142 (Aug 2020)
Admin Sec Kimberly Griffin
Group 1: Acting Deputy Richard Emberg (P)
Lt
Gilbert Taylor (P)
Lt
Kyle Lima (P)
Group 2: Deputy Paul Weeks
Lt Phillip Tura (P)
Lt Jason Silva (P)
Group 3: Deputy Joseph Carrara (P)
Lt Shawn Silva (P)
Lt David Cleary (P)
Group 4: Deputy Ryan Haden (P)
Lt Penny Eldridge (P)
Acting Lt Josh Barrette (P)
September 12, 2020
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMM Firefighter/Paramedic Andrew Reed is retiring
after 28 years of service with COMM FD. He joined
the Call department in 1992 and became a Fulltime
Firefighter in 1996. We worked together for many
years. Best wishes in retirement Andrew!
Sept 7, 2020
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMM Firefighter/EMT Michael Simmons has retired
after over 30 years in the fire service on Cape Cod.
Mike and I were on shift together for many years. We
wish him all the best in his retirement!
Aug 10, 2020
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The following are serving in Acting Positions as the
department adjusts to the retirement of Chief
Michael Small on July 31, 2020.
Acting Fire Chief: Deputy Timothy Smith
Acting Deputy: Captain Chad Absten
Acting Captain: Lt Scott Starbard
Acting Lieutenant: FF Jeff Meau
All Effective July 1, 2020
Congratulations and Best of Luck in future!
August 10, 2020
TRURO & PROVINCETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Both Truro and Provincetown Fire / EMS Departments
suffered a loss on Friday August 7, 2020 when a
retired Firefighter and Paramedic of both
departments died in a freak accident when the lawn
mower he was riding rolled over at the St. Peters
Cemetery in Provincetown. Leo "Skip" Childs III was
69 years old.
August 9, 2020
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Timothy Smith is now the Acting Fire Chief as
Fire Chief Michael Small retired July 31, 2020.
Smith is a long time member of the department,
serving as Firefighter/Paramedic, Lieutenant,
Captain, and Deputy Chief since 2012.
Congratulations!
July 31, 2020
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Plymouth Firefighter
Henry C. "Hank" Adams Jr, age 67, passed away on July 16, 2020.
He was an Army Vietnam Veteran who joined the
Plymouth Fire Department in August 1975 and served
33 years, retiring in September 2008. Rest in Peace.
August 9, 2020
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Plymouth Firefighter Alan Ferazzi, age 71,
passed away on June 4, 2020.
He was a veteran, and served as a Plymouth FF for 34
years.
August 9, 2020
ONSET FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Onset Fire Department promoted Howard Anderson
to Deputy Chief on June 23, 2020. Congratulations!
Onset also promoted Ryan Quinn to Captain Group 4 in
July 2020.
August 9, 2020
PLYMOUTH FIRE STATION 7
The new North Plymouth Fire Station 7 opened July
13, 2020.
Home to E7, new L3, BB177, F8-1
July 20, 2020
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Harwich Fire Department promoted the following
officers on July 18, 2020
Fire Chief David LeBlanc
Deputy Chief Craig Thornton
Captain Justyne Walorz
Lieutenant Brad Willis
Congratulations to All!
July 20, 2020
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Norman Clarke Jr. retired July 17, 2020
after 43 years of service. He served as Fire Chief
since 2011. Congratulations!
July 20, 2020
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter/Paramedic Brad Cross retired after many
years of service with the Dennis FD.
July 20, 2020
COTUIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Cotuit Fire Department has promoted
Firefighter/Paramedic Shane Clark to Lieutenant.
Congratulations!
July 3, 2020
MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The
Mashpee Fire Department has promoted Firefighter Lenny Goldman to
Lieutenant.
Congratulations!
July 3, 2020
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis Lt/EMT Robert Hennessy retired after 34
years of service with the Hyannis FD on June 30,
2020. Congratulations and be safe! MORE
July 3, 2020
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time Eastham Firefighter/Paramedic Barbara Francke
retired June 30, 2020 after 31 years of service with
the Eastham Fire Department.
Congratulations and best wishes in retirement!
July 3, 2020
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Falmouth Fire Department has implemented a new,
improved staffing plan as the result of the new
L-3642 contract in effect July 1, 2020. The
following was posted on the Falmouth FD Facebook
page explaining the changes in detail.
Effective at 0800 hours on
July 1st, the Falmouth
Fire/Rescue Department
implemented a new staffing
and deployment model. Among
other changes, our new
deployment eliminates the
practice of a single
firefighter responding on a
piece of apparatus, and
increases the start of shift
staffing from 10 to 14
firefighters. The added
staffing will be deployed to
the two stations that handle
80% of the emergency calls
in Falmouth: two additional
firefighters will be
assigned to the East Falmouth
fire station, and two
additional firefighters will
be assigned to HQ. The new
rule prohibiting deployment
of and engine or ladder
truck with only one
firefighter does impact our
ability operate all five
fire stations given present
staffing levels. The Town is
offering overtime shifts
every day in an attempt to
raise daily staffing from 14
to 16 firefighters and will
operate all five stations
when 16 firefighters are on
duty. On shifts when fewer
than 16 firefighters are on
duty, the West Falmouth fire
station will not be staffed.
The Town is also in the
process of recruiting and
hiring 10 additional
firefighters made possible
thanks in significant part
to voter approval of an
override. Once these new
positions have been filled,
the Falmouth Fire Department
will be able to on a
consistent basis, maintain
the two firefighter per
apparatus minimum. These are
all positive steps that will
improve fire and EMS
response for the entire Town
and we are grateful for the
community support which made
this possible
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As a result of the plan, 4 new Lieutenants have been
promoted as well.
FF/P Tim Bailey promoted to Lieutenant
FF/P Ben Wellington promoted to Lieutenant
FF/P Mark Deyo promoted to Lieutenant
FF/P Chris Hamblin promoted to Lieutenant
Congratulations to all!
In addition, following the retirement of Fire
Prevention Lt Mel Trott, EMS Supervisor Lt Craig
O'Malley has transferred into Fire Prevention. Lt
Terry Rogers has been moved into the EMS Supervisor
position, and Firefighter/Paramedic Sean Ellis has
been promoted to Lieutenant on Shift.
Congrats to All!
July 3, 2020
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMM FF/LT Thomas Miskiv Retired June 29,
2020. He joined COMM FD in 1998 and served 22 years
as a firefighter/EMT and Lieutenant. His service
also included 25 years as a military firefighter
with the USAF 104th Fighter Wing where he achieved
rank of Asst Chief. Congratulations and best wishes
Tom!
July 3, 2020
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Michael F. Small announced his plan to
retire at the end of July 2020 after 4-1/2 years as
the Falmouth Chief. Prior to that he served as
Deputy for 5 years, and many years as Lt and
Captain, as well as serving most of his career as a
Paramedic. His 32+ years as a member of the Falmouth
FD saw a great deal of changes. Congratulations on
your career and in your retirement!
June 20, 2020
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Falmouth Fire Department Lieutenant/Fire Prevention
Officer Mel Trott Retired June 20, 2020.
Mel started his fire service career with the Bourne
FD as a Firefighter/Paramedic in 1987.
In August 1992 he joined the Falmouth FD where he
moved up in rank to Lt/Paramedic
serving many years until taking the Fire Prevention
Officer position on September 16, 2007
where he has served since. He served as a fire
investigator, CPR Instructor, and has been active in
many other ways over his career.
His 33 years of service are marked by his character,
sense of humor, and competence. Congratulations on
your long career and best wishes in your retirement!
June 20, 2020
FDNY (RETIRED) CAPE COD RESIDENT
Retired FDNY Firefighter William F "Bill" McCarthy,
age 73, passed away June 14, 2020 in Mashpee. Bill
served a distinguished career with the FDNY,
starting out with Engine 216 in Queens, then moving
to Ladder 108 (same house in Queens), prior to
serving 15 years with Queens Rescue Company 4. He
was a founding member of the FEMA NY-TF1 Urban
Search & Rescue Team. He was among those who
responded to the Oklahoma City Murrah Federal
Building bombing April 19, 1995. He had retired
before September 11, 2001 but came back to work the
pile at ground zero to help recover so many brothers
and sisters lost that day. As a result, he developed
Cancer. During his retirement he lived in Mashpee on
Cape Cod for many years, and continued to don his
Class A at the annual 9-11 Memorial Ceremonies at
COMM HQ. Rest in Peace Bill!
June 20, 2020
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The new Chatham Fire Chief David DePasquale and new
Deputy Chief Justin Tovano took the oaths of office
on May 29, 2020. Fire Chief Peter Connick
retired after 3 years as Chief and over 40 years on
the Chatham FD.
May 29, 2020
TISBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Tisbury has selected Asst Chief Greg Leland to
become the next Tisbury Fire Chief effective July 1,
2020. He replaces retiring Chief John
Schilling who has served as Chief for 18 years.
May 24, 2020
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Town of Harwich has chosen Deputy Chief David
LeBlanc to serve as the next Harwich Fire Chief upon
the retirement of Chief Norman Clarke in July 2020.
His fire service career began as a dispatcher in
Dennis and Harwich, as well as dispatching for
Barnstable County, then being hired as a
firefighter, promoted to Lieutenant and Captain,
before becoming Deputy in 2015.
Congratulations
May 20, 2020
BOURNE/ONSET FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Long time Firefighter/EMT/Medic Mike Hodge, who
spent some 46 years serving has retired.
Congratulations Mike and best wishes!
May 20, 2020
ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Orleans new Deputy Fire Chief is Timothy Gula.
Deputy Gula began his fire service career as a Call
Firefighter many years ago with COMM FD, before
being hired fulltime with Orleans FD. He replaced
Deputy Geof Deering, the new Orleans Fire Chief.
Congratulations!
May 6, 2020
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Falmouth Firefighter/EMT Pat Gonsalves retired
after 32 years on April 26, 2020. Scheduled to get
off duty at 1800 hrs, he didn't get home until about
2300 hrs. A lightning storm struck a home on Tashmoo
Drive. He ended up driving Engine 25, first due,
operating the pump for hours on his last shift!
Congratulations and Best Wishes!
May 6, 2020
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The East Harwich Fire Station 2 was rendered surplus
when the new Station 2 at 4064 Orleans Road was
dedicated and occupied in January 2020. The old
station, built in 1976, was torn down April 16,
2020.
April 17, 2020
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Chatham Fire Department has announced that Lt
Justin Tavano (P) will become the next Deputy Fire
Chief effective June 1, 2020. He has been a
member of the Chatham FD for 13 years. He will take
the place of Deputy David DePasquale who will
becoming Fire Chief upon the retirement of Chief
Peter Connick at the end of May. Congratulations and
best wishes to all.
April 17, 2020
BARNSTABLE CMED
Cape Cod was the first to have an EMS Radio system
(BARNSTABLE C-MED) in Massachusetts way back around
1975 or so. The C-MED system was operated by the
Barnstable Sheriff's Department from the beginning,
with a single dispatcher serving as an
operator/coordinator connecting ambulances (EMTs and
Paramedics) via radio to the 4 hospitals within the
system (CCH, FAL, TOB, MVH).
Early paramedics required direct radio contact with
hospital RNs and MDs to get permission to perform
certain skills or administer any medications.
Communications was a vital part of providing care
and a Priority (1, 2, or 3) system was established
so that most critical (Priority 1) communications
got the immediate attention that was needed to
provide advanced level care.
The initial system included 4 UHF radio towers
geographically located to provide the best radio
signal at the time. The closer an ambulance was to a
particular radio tower, the better the signal. The
CMED operator could manually select the tower to use
based on a geographical radio numbering reference
plan.
When established, ambulances were assigned "300
series" radio ID numbers in a sequence starting with
Bourne (304) and proceeding department by department
down the Cape to Provincetown (376). Because the
system was known as the Cape & Islands EMS System,
it also included Martha's Vineyard and several
departments in Plymouth County that use Tobey
Hospital. At the time, some numbering IDs were
intentionally left blank in anticipation that over
time some departments might add ambulances.
As time went by, many more ambulances were in fact
added and coming up with radio numbers in the
geographical sequence plan started to be a
challenge. In addition to using most of the 300
series numbers, a series of 400 numbers were also
added. With advances in technology, the radio
system improved and the best radio signal could
eventually be determined by the radio itself, rather
than counting on the CMED operator. In addition,
protocols changed dramatically over the years
allowing highly trained paramedics to initiate and
work deep into care plans before having to contact
hospitals and rarely to seek permission from MDs via
radio.
Recently, for one or more reasons, the use of the "CMED
RADIO NUMBER SYSTEM" has been discontinued in favor
of simply using the Fire Department or Agency
vehicle radio number. This change took place in
March 2020.
April 17, 2020
COTUIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Cotuit has announced the promotion of Joseph Pouliot
to the newly created position of Deputy Chief. He is
the senior member of the department and has served
as Lieutenant/shift officer for many years.
Congratulation!
Mar 29, 2020
OAK BLUFFS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Bourne Fire Chief Martin Greene has been
selected to serve as the Interim Fire Chief for the
Town of Oak Bluffs starting in April 2020. Chief
Greene served Bourne from 2011 to 2015, and as
Deputy and Lieutenant for years prior. Oak Bluffs
Fire Chief John Rose left his position recently
after serving as chief for 7 years.
Congrats.
Mar 22, 2020
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chatham Deputy Chief David DePasquale will replace
Chatham Fire Chief Peter Connick when he retires at
the end of May 2020 as he reaches mandatory
retirement age. Deputy DePasquale has been Deputy
since June 2017 and had served as Captain for many
years prior.
Congrats.
Mar 22, 2020
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter/EMT Robert "Bobby" O'Melia is retiring
on March 27, 2020 after 26 years with COMM FD. He
started out with Boston EMS and came to COMM in
1994. "Bobo" was always the heart and soul of COMM
and will be missed. Best wishes in your retirement!
Mar 18, 2020
ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Orleans Selectmen selected Deputy Chief Geof Deering
to be the next Orleans Fire Chief replacing retired
Fire Chief Tony Pike as of February 21, 2020.
Deering has served as Deputy since 2014.
Congratulations!
Feb 22, 2020
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chatham Fire Chief Peter Connick is expected to
retire this spring (contract ends May 31, 2020) as
he reaches the mandatory retirement age. Chief
Connick has been chief since the retirement of Chief
Mike Ambriscoe in 2017. He served as Deputy from
2011 to 2017, and has been a member of the
department since 1979. In addition to serving the
Town of Chatham for many years, he is also well
known for many years of teaching EMT and Paramedic
classes at CCCC and elsewhere.
Feb 14, 2020
JOINT BASE CAPE COD FIRE DEPARTMENT
JBCC Fire Chief Walter Stecchi, Jr is retiring after
serving as Chief since 2007. Prior to that he had
served as an Assistant Chief. His tenure saw
the transformation from the Otis Fire Department to
the Massachusetts Military Reservation Fire
Department in 2008, and to the Joint Base Cape Cod
Fire Department in 2015. A retirement party is
planned for Friday March 13, 2020 in Plymouth.
Best wishes Chief!
Feb 14, 2020
OAK BLUFFS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Oak Bluffs Fire Chief John Rose is stepping down as
Chief according to a Feb 10, 2020 report. He has
been member of the OBFD for 30 years and has
served as Chief since 2013.
Oak Bluffs Deputy Chief Shawn Broadly will serve as
Chief until his retirement on February 17, 2020
after which Assistant Chief Manuel rose will take
over the duties of Fire Chief as the town looks for
an interim chief.
Feb 14, 2020
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Bourne Fire Department has made Assistant Fire
Chief David Cody the Acting Fire Chief effective
January 31, 2020 with the retirement of 5 year Fire
Chief Norman "Spanky" Sylvester Jr. Chief Cody
joined the Bourne FD in 1994 and worked his way up
the ranks, serving as Deputy and the Assistant Chief
in 2018. Congratulations.
Feb 14, 2020
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Brewster FD has announced a couple promotions.
Congratulations to officially promoted
Captain/Paramedic Chad Foakes Group 4 and
Captain/Paramedic Michael Gerlach Group 1. Brewster
has also promoted Firefighter/Paramedic Carrie
McEnaney to Fire Prevention Officer.
All effective January 27, 2020. Congratulations to
all!
Feb 14, 2020
TISBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Tisbury Fire Chief John Schilling has announced his
upcoming retirement in June 2020 after serving the
past 18 years as Fire Chief.
Jan 20, 2020
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis recently made a permanent promotion, John
Talin promoted to Lieutenant.
Jan 15, 2020
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Eastham Fire Department promoted Kyle Morse to
Captain of Group 4 on January 8, 2020 replacing
retired Captain Bill Sprague. Morse began his fire
service in Wellfleet and was hired as a fulltime
Firefighter in Eastham in 2001. Congrats!
Jan 8, 2020
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Eastham Captain William "Bill" Sprague has retired
after 40 years as a member of the Eastham FD serving
as a call firefighter in 1979, becoming a paramedic
in 1982, hired fulltime in 1989, and promoted to
Captain in 2001. Captain Sprague's son Michael was
sworn in as the newest member of Eastham FD upon
retirement of his father on Dec 30, 2019. Congrats
and safe journeys to both!
Jan 5, 2020
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bourne Fire Chief Norman "Spanky" Sylvester
Jr first announced in March 2019 his intention to
retire in July 2019. Prior to that actuality, he
changed his mind and stayed on. Once again, he is
announcing his intention to retire at the end
of January 2020. He served as Bourne's Chief since
2015. Prior to that he had been a member of the
Hyannis FD since 1993 and in the fire service since
1982.
Dec 25, 2019
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis Firefighter/Paramedic Andy Kleamenakis is
retiring effective at 00:00 Hrs on January 1, 2020
after 29+ years of service with Hyannis FD.
Congratulations and Best Wishes "Operator K"!
Be Safe, Healthy, and Happy for many years to come!
Dec 18, 2019
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Norman Clarke Jr announced his intentions
to retire in 2020. He has served as Fire Chief for 8
years since 2011 when he replaced Fire Chief William
Flynn. He served as Flynn's Deputy Chief and prior
to that as a Captain. He joined the Harwich FD in
1977 and has been a member for 43 years.
Congratulations!
Dec 11, 2019
ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Anthony "Tony" Pike announced his
intention to retire in 2020. His "Last Day
Coffee" will be on February 21, 2020 at 0900 at the station. He has served the
Orleans FD since joining as a call member 40 years
ago in 1979. He was hired as a Fulltime
Firefighter/Paramedic in 1988, became a Captain in
2000, Deputy in 2008, and has served as Fire Chief
since 2014. Most recently has also served as
the President of the Barnstable County Fire Chief's
Association. Congratulations!
Dec 11, 2019
ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Orleans has promoted Firefighter/Paramedic Leslie
Vasconcellos to a Fulltime EMS Officer position. She
has been a member of the Orleans FD for many years.
Congratulations!
Dec 11, 2019
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Eastham Captain/Paramedic William "Bill" Sprague has
been a member of the Eastham FD for 40 years.
He will be retiring soon. Eastham will hold a "Last
Day Coffee" on Monday December 30, 2019 from 0900 -
1400 at the Eastham Fire Station to wish Capt
Sprague well in his retirement. Congratulations!
Dec 11, 2019
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Brewster FD Captain/Fire Prevention Officer Jeffery
Sturtevant is retiring after 22 years with Brewster
FD. Congratulations and Best Wishes in retirement.
Dec 8, 2019
NANTUCKET FIRE DEPARTMENT
After many years of planning and construction, and a
few months of delays, the Nantucket Fire Department
finally occupied their new Fire Headquarters at 4
Fairgrounds Road on November 21, 2019.
Congratulations!
Nov 25, 2019
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Harwich Fire Department will dedicate their new
East Harwich Station 2 on Saturday November 30, 2019
at 10:00 hrs.
Nov 25, 2019
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Hyannis Fire Department has promoted Lt David
Webb to the new position of Captain of Fire
Prevention and Emergency Planning. He has served as
a Firefighter/Paramedic and Lieutenant. He
also served on the Building Committee for the new
Fire Station and Firefighters Memorial Park.
Congratulations Captain!
The new Hyannis Shifts Officers are as follows:
A - Shift: Capt Jeff Huska, Lt KC Pike, Lt Ryan
Clough
B - Shift: Capt Greg Dardia, Lt Jeff Lemothe, Actg
Lt John Dailey
C - Shift: Actg Capt Nate Coughlan, Lt Robert
Hennessy, Lt Paul Medeiros
D - Shift: Capt Mark Storie, Lt Peter Nagorka, Lt
Jon Talin
The department Administrative Secretary is now Kelly
Foley.
Fire Prev Secretary Sara French.
Congrats to all.
Nov 25, 2019
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter / Paramedic Matthew Mills recently
retired after many years with the Hyannis FD.
Best wishes in your retirement.
Nov 25, 2019
YARMOUTH POLICE
Yarmouth Police Department Deputy Chief Stephen G.
Xiarhos has announced his pending retirement
effective December 8, 2019. He has been a
member of the Yarmouth PD for more than 40 years,
serving in many different capacities along the way.
He has been a professional and personal friend to
the fire service for many years. Best wishes to him
in his retirement and future adventures.
Nov 20, 2019
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter Charles "Chucky" Schneckloth retired on
Nov 4, 2019 after 43 years of service. Best wishes
and Congratulations on your retirement.
Nov 15, 2019
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
A long time member of the COMM Fire District
Prudential Committee passed away unexpectedly on
October 12, 2019. James "Jim" Crocker, age 63, was a
lifetime resident of Osterville. His dad had been a
member of the call department many years ago.
Crocker was also very involved in the Town Council
of the Town of Barnstable for many years. Rest in
Peace.
Oct 30, 2019
JOINT BASE CAPE COD
Congratulations to Captain Ronald Densmore who has
retired after 37 years of service, serving Joint
Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts Military Reservation,
and Otis Fire Department over the years as the
department evolved. He was a member of IAFF Local
S-28. Best wishes Capt.
Oct 30, 2019
WAREHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Wareham FD regrets the passing of retired call
Captain Michael A Bird, age 78, on October 8, 2019.
He was a 35 year member of the Wareham Fire
Department and was a well recognized voice on the
radio as a dispatcher with the Wareham Police
Department for many years. He was a founding member
and the first President of the Massachusetts Call &
Volunteer Firefighters Association serving for many
years. He is remembered for his common sense,
compassion, and humor. He was the father of Wareham
FD Captain Michael "Micky" Bird.
WAKE - Wednesday Oct 16, 2019 from 1600-1900
at Chapman-Cole-Gleason in Wareham
FUNERAL - Thursday Oct 17, 2019 at 0900
OBITUARY
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain Thomas Burchell is retiring after many years
of service with COMM FD and the Hyannis FD. COMM has
promoted Christopher Adams from Lt to Captain, and
FF Gordon Williams to Lieutenant.
Congratulations and best wishes to all. Sept 29,
2019
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Lt Christopher Caton is retiring after 40 years of
service.
Visit him on his last day Sept 18, 2019 from
0900-1200 at Yarmouth HQ.
Congrats LT!
Sept 5, 2019
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Inspector/Captain Brian Coughlan has retired
after many years with the Harwich FD.
Harwich Fire Department has promoted FF Bruce Young
to Fire Inspector and promoted FF/Paramedic Paul
Finn to EMS Officer. Congrats to all!
Aug 30, 2019
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
A legislative act will allow Plymouth Fire Chief
Edward Bradley to continue on as Fire Chief beyond
the mandatory age 65 retirement age to 2022 when he
become 67. He has been a member of the Plymouth FD
since 1974 and has served as Chief since Nov 2007.
Plymouth also recently made Capt Neil Foley the new
Deputy Chief replacing retired Deputy Stanley
Eldridge in Aug 2019. Greg Kane became the
Administrative Deputy in Jan 2019.
Aug 30, 2019
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Administrative Headquarters Offices of the
Sandwich FD have moved into the new Sandwich Station
3 at 251 Cotuit Road in Forestdale. Fire Chief,
Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention, and EMS Officers have
already moved in. Fire/Rescue apparatus is
expected to be moved in by early Sept.
MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Mashpee Firefighter
William Chase passed
away after a long illness on August 22, 2019.
Billy had been one of the Charter Members of the
Mashpee FD Local and also served a couple times as
the Acting Fire Chief in the 1980s - 1990s.
Aug 23, 2019
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Hyannis FD has an Acting Deputy Chief (Capt)
Eric Kristofferson. Acting Captain (Lt) Nate
Coughlin and Acting Lieutenant (FF) Jon Talon.
Aug 23, 2019
CHILMARK FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Chilmark Fire Department had only had 2 other
Fire Chiefs prior to Fire Chief David Norton taking
the position 20 years ago. Chief Norton, a member of
the Chilmark FD since he turned 16, 50 years ago,
retired as Chilmark's 3rd Chief on August 1, 2019.
He served over the years at various ranks on the way
up to chief. Congratulations Chief on your
retirement!
The new Fire Chief is Jeremy Bradshaw. Chief
Bradshaw has been a member of the Chilmark FD for 23
years, and has most recently been serving as the
Assistant Chief. He began the new role on
August 1, 2019. Congratulations.
August 11, 2019
HYANNIS RETIREMENT
Hyannis FD Administrative Assistant Debe Schiavi is
retiring after more than 16 years in that position.
She served Fire Chiefs Harold Brunelle and Peter J
Burke Jr and was very much involved in smooth
operation of the department behind the scenes.
A LAST DAY COFFEE will be from 0900-1200 on Aug 22,
2019 at the station.
Congratulations and best wishes in your retirement!
July 28, 2019
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Dennis FD has made some temporary promotions due
to an illness with Assistant Chief John Donlan (Car
102). Deputy Chief Robert "Buster" Brown has moved
into the Acting Asst. Chief position. Captain Tony
Kent has been moved into the Acting Deputy position
(Car 103). Lt Edward Gula has been moved into the
Acting Captain position Group 1 and Sr Pvt Brian
Dunton has been moved into the Acting Lt position on
Group 1.
July 28, 2019
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter/EMT Kirk Riker has retired after more
than 38 years of service with Brewster FD. He was
recognized for his service at a recognition ceremony
at the Brewster HQ on July 26, 2019. In addition,
Captain Peter Rubel and Captain Christopher Flavell
were also recognized as they retired after many
years of service. Other members were
recognized for their long service including EMS Lt
Diane Romme (retired) for 45 years, EMS Lt Cindy
Coulter for 40 years of service. New members were
sworn in as well.
Congratulations and Best Wishes to all for their
service.
July 28, 2019
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter/Paramedic/EMS Officer Robert "Boot"
Sanders is retiring after 33 years of service with
the Harwich FD. His Last Day is July 18, 2019. A
retirement party is planned for July 26, 2019.
Rob has been very active in EMS training over the
years and will continue to be.
Congratulations!
July 18, 2019
WEST BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
West Barnstable FD has promoted two career
Lieutenants to the rank of Captain. Congratulations
to Captain Troy Jewitt and Captain William Murray.
July 18, 2019
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Barnstable has promoted FF/Paramedic Brian Tyson to
the position of Captain.
Congratulations!
July 18, 2019
BARNSTABLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Barnstable Police Department regrets to announce
the sudden and unexpected loss of 19 year veteran
and active duty Sergeant Jason Sturgis, age 42, on
July 6, 2019. He was a husband and father of 3 young
children. Celebration of Life ceremony held at
Barnstable High School on Tuesday July 16, 2019.
PHOTO FEATURE
July 10, 2019
/ Updated July 18, 2019
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Senior Captain Eric Kristofferson is serving as the
Acting Deputy Chief since the retirement of Deputy
Dean Melanson in June.
July 10, 2019
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Brewster Fire Department announces (3) Retirements.
Captain Peter Rubel, Captain/P Chris Flavell, and
Firefighter Kirk Riker retired effective July 2019.
Congratulations to all for their long time service
to Brewster.
BREWSTER - Will be holding a Recognition
Ceremony for retirees, new hires, and longevity
recognition on Friday July 26, 2019 at 0830 hrs.
July 10, 2019
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Brewster Fire Chief Roy E Jones III, age 74,
passed away on June 22, 2019.
He was a 47 year member of the Brewster FD and
served as Chief for 29 years. He was very
active and a strong advocate for the Barnstable
County Mutual Aid and Radio Systems, the
Massachusetts MEMA Mutual Aid Task Force system, and
instructor with Barnstable County, CCCC, the Mass
Fire Academy, and the National Fire Academy. A proud
owner of the 1966 Pirsch pumper he once served on as
a volunteer in College Park, MD. He loved model
trains and scale railroads.
Rest in Peace Chief - Car 231.
Visiting hours were Mon July 1, 2019 / Memorial
Service on Tues July 2, 2019.
June 23, 2019 / Update July 18, 2019
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT - LINE OF DUTY DEATH
Retired Captain/Paramedic Thomas Kenney, age 65,
passed away on June 5, 2019 after a brief battle
with cancer. He was a member of the Hyannis FD for
36+ years, serving as a paramedic in Hyannis since
1982. A true leader and expert in EMS and
Heavy Rescue, he loved teaching and training others
to be the best at what they did. He served on the
MA-TF1 FEMA USAR Team and was among the first into
New York on 9-11-01.
Rest in Peace TK. June 5, 2019
ROCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Rochester Fire Department appointed Fire Chief
Scott Weigel as the first fulltime Chief in
Rochester on May 6, 2019. He has been the part
time Fire Chief for the past 10 years and a member
of Rochester FD for 40 years. Congrats Chief!
May 17, 2019
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time Yarmouth Firefighter / Paramedic Chris
Reed retired on April 24, 2019 after 31+ years in
the fire service. Congratulations and best wishes in
your retirement!
May 17, 2019
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Chief Dean Melanson "Car 802" announced his
pending Retirement from the Hyannis FD on May 31,
2019. His 44 years in the fire service began in 1975
when he became an Auxiliary Firefighter in Acton, MA
and a call firefighter in 1977. In 1980 he joined
the Stow, MA FD as a call firefighter. On January 1,
1985 he became a fulltime member of the Hyannis FD
as the Lt/Fire Prevention Officer. He moved on to a
Shift Lt in Feb 1990, Shift Captain in Aug 1998, and
to Deputy Chief in Jan 1999. As Deputy he remained
very active in fire prevention and was almost always
in command at fires and other major incidents for 20
years as Deputy. In January 2017 he became Acting
Fire Chief with the retirement of Chief Brunelle. In
July, he moved back into the Deputy role where he
has continued to work under Fire Chief Peter Burke
Jr..
Deputy Melanson has also been very involved in
education, with Mass Fire Academy and is currently
heading the Fire Science Program at CCCC. He
also recently became a Grandfather!
Congratulations Dean on an outstanding career.
Your leadership, voice, and presence at so many
incidents over the years was reassuring and will
long be remembered. Enjoy retirement and all it has
in store!
May 2, 2019
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Bourne FD regrets to announce the passing of
retired Bourne FD Lt. Wallace J. "Jud" Perry III,
age 81, who passed away on April 29, 2019. Visiting
Hours Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur
Blvd, Bourne on May 9, 2019 from 1600-2000 hrs.
Funeral same location on May 10, 2019 at 1000 hrs
with burial to follow at South Monument Cemetary,
County Rd, Monument Beach.
CAPE COD AMBULANCE - OUT OF BUSINESS
The private ambulance company, Cape Cod Ambulance,
which served the Cape for nearly 40 years, started
in 1980. It almost exclusively did inter-facility
type transports, leaving 911 emergency response
primarily to local fire departments. Many emts
and paramedics worked for CCA over the years,
gaining experience and providing a much needed
service. The 30 or so fulltime and part time
employees were given the word on April 18, 2019 that
the company was closing down business.
BARNSTABLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to Barnstable Police Department
Officer/Detective Reid Hall who has retired after
44+ years of service as a police officer, most
recently serving as the High School Police Officer.
Reid was the Osterville Cop when I was a kid and
more than once kept me out of trouble. He then
watched out for our kids as they survived their
teenage years. He has always been an example of what
a police officer should be and we wish him all the
best in his retirement. Thank you officer Hall for
your service!
Mar 28, 2019
HARWICH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Harwich Police Department Deputy Thomas Gagnon, who
was once a Hyannis FD Firefighter/Paramedic, has
retired after more than 30 years of service.
Congratulations and best wishes in your next
adventures!
Mar 28, 2019
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to recently promoted Group 1 Captain
Peter Halliday and Group 4 Lt Michael Goodwin.
Mar 28, 2019
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Update on Chatham FD Officers
Group 1:
Captain David Ready (P) C381
Lt
Justin Tavano (P)
C381A (SAFE officer)
Group 2: Captain Nelson Wirtz (P) C382
Lt
Gerard Smith (P)
C382A
Group 3: Captain Mark Higgins P) C383
Lt
Ryan Clark
(P)
C383A
Group 4: Captain R J Sylvester (P) C384
(training officer)
Lt Ryan Holmes
C384A
Updated Mar 28, 2019
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain Richard Oganowsky has retired after many
years with BFD.
J. Neil Tuepker is serving as the Acting Captain on
Group 4
Mar 28, 2019
LAKEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Lakeville Lt William Purcell was promoted to Deputy
Chief in Feb 2019. Congrats!
Mar 28, 2019
BARNSTABLE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
The BSO, Barnstable County Control, has promoted
several people recently. The Emergency
Communications Center Officers now include:
Lieut John Drew
Sgt Matt Rossi
Sgt Lisa Havens
Sgt John Ahearn
Sgt Aaron Sonnabend
Sgt Josh Alper
Sgt Katie Miller
Sgt Shannon Brookshire*
Sgt Allison Whitner*
Sgt Zach Hallett*
Sgt James Thomas* (training officer)
* Most recent promotions
Congratulations to each of these folks for their
service and promotions!
Mar 28, 2019
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bourne Fire Chief Norman "Spanky" Sylvester has
announced his intention to retire on July 5, 2019.
Chief Sylvester became Bourne's Chief in 2015.
Prior to that he had been a member of the Hyannis FD
since 1993. He began his fire service career with
Wareham FD in 1982.
Mar 9, 2019
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Plymouth Deputy Chief Stanley E. Eldridge is
retiring after more than 36 years in the fire
service. He began his career as a call FF/EMT in
1981 with the Bourne Fire Department. He served with
Otis Fire Department in 1986 and joined Bourne FD
fulltime in 1987, serving until 1991. In 1992 he
joined Plymouth FD, working his way to Lt in 1997,
then Captain, Battalion Chief in 2006, and Deputy
Chief in 2010. He also served for many years with
the Mass District 1 Haz Mat Team. Congratulations
and best wishes in retirement.
Mar 9, 2019
2019 CHILI CHALLENGE - MARCH 3, 2019
The 15th Annual MDA Cape Cod Firefighters Chili
Challenge was held at the Seacrest Resort in North
Falmouth On March 3, 2019.
And the Winners are......
Best Booth: Dennis Fire Bootleggers Local 2583
Hottest Chili: Orleans Fire. Orleans Local 2675
People's Choice #1: Chiliheads,
Mashpee Fire Local 2519
People's Choice #2: Dennis Fire Bootleggers
Local 2583
People's Choice #3: Hose Heads Chili Team,
Blackstone Fire Local 4139
Chef's Cup #1: Wellfleet Fire Association, Local
4342
Chef's Cup #2: Chiliheads, Mashpee Fire Local
2519
Chef's Cup #3: Backdraft, Eastham Fire Local
2975
Congratulations to all teams!
Marion, MA - LINE OF DUTY DEATH - Feb 27,
2019
Marion Call Firefighter Thomas Nye, age 72, a member of Marion FD for
45 years (Jan 1974-2019), responded to a chimney fire on Tuesday Feb 26,
2019.
He returned
home and early the next day (Feb 27, 2019) was found unresponsive.
Attempts to revive him
were not successful. Firefighter Nye was a long time and dedicated
member of
Marion FD, who was able to respond when younger members were not able
to.
He was a Vietnam Veteran (US ARMY) and was married for 53 years.
He had 2 sons, 5 Grand
children, and 1 great-grandchild.
VISITING HOURS: Sunday, March 3, 2019 -
1300-1700 hrs
Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd,
Mattapoisett.
BURIAL: is Private.
REST IN PEACE!
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time Sandwich FD Dispatcher Christine Lawrence
is retiring after over 30 years of service to the
Sandwich FD. Best wishes in your retirement!
Mar 1, 2019
MARION FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Marion FD regrets the Line of Duty Death of
longtime call Firefighter Thomas Nye, age 72, on
Wednesday February 27, 2019, who served Marion FD
for 45 years. He responded to a chimney fire on Feb
26, 2019 and was found unresponsive within 24 hours
after at home. Attempts to revive him were not
successful. FF Nye was an Army Vietnam War Veteran,
member of Marion FD since Jan 1974, married 53
years, father of 2 sons, grandfather of 5, and great
grandfather of 2. Rest in Peace sir!
Mar 1, 2019
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sandwich Fire Department Captain James Huska has
retired after more than 30 years of service.
A party will be held on March 10, 2019 at the
Sandwich Taverna from 1400-1600 to wish him well in
his retirement. Best wishes and enjoy
retirement Capt!
Feb 25, 2019
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Call Firefighter Robert "Bob" Hodge has retired from
the Bourne Fire Department after 43 years of
service. Bob joined the Bourne FD in 1976 and
retired on Feb 20, 2019. Congratulations Bob for
your service! Remain safe.
Feb 25, 2019
ONSET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Onset regrets the passing of a few notable past
members.
Retired Call Captain William F Gay III, age 59, passed
away on Feb 2, 2019. Served as a Superintendent for
Onset Water District as well as a Captain on Onset
Fire Department.
Retired Call Firefighter Charles H. Maxim, age 89, passed
away on Feb 8, 2019. Served 17 years on Engine 2
from 1961-1978.
Retired Call Firefighter Edward Doucette, passed away on Feb
16, 2019. He served 9 years as a member of Squad 3
from 2006-2015.
Feb 16, 2019
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to Rescue Lt. Diane Romme who has
retired after 45 years of service to the Brewster
Fire / Rescue Department. She joined the BFD as a
junior member in 1973 and became a full call member
in 1975. She served as an EMT and officer for many
years while working and raising a family. Her
commitment and service was during the early years of
EMS on Cape Cod to today. Job well done!
Feb 7, 2019
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Lieutenant / Paramedic / EMS Officer Jimmy Roberts
has announced his pending retirement due to his
battle with a rare cancer known as "Gustav."
He has served in fire and EMS for more than 32
years. Best wishes to you Jimmy in your battle and
your retirement. Job well done!
Jan 25, 2019
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Falmouth regrets the passing of retired Firefighter
/ EMS Officer Mark "Turtle" Albert, age 56,
on January 22, 2019.
Falmouth Firefighter Paul Forsberg retired after
more than 30 years of service. Congrats!
Jan 24, 2019
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Sandwich Firefighter / Paramedic Chris A.
Uggerholt, Age 64, passed away on Jan 9, 2019. He
was a fulltime member and one of the early
paramedics serving in the 1970s and 1980s.
Jan 2019
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Members of the Sandwich Fire Department were
officially recognized for their recent promotions in
a ceremony held at Sandwich Town Hall on December
13, 2018. Left to Right. New Deputy Chief Timothy
McMahon, Captain Peter Pozerski, Lieutenant Michael
Harrington, Fire Prevention Officer Sean Miller, and
EMS Officer Sean Gilrein. Congratulations to All!
Dec 15, 2018
WORCESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter Christopher Roy, age 36, died in the
line of duty fighting a 5 Alarm fire on December 9,
2018. He was a proud member of Ladder 4 and served
the department for about 2 - 1/2 years. Rest in
Peace.
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
One of the most impactful Fire Chiefs in Cape Cod
history passed away on Nov 27, 2018. Yarmouth
Fire
Chief (Ret) Dana Whittemore, age 96, served as Fire
Chief for 23 years from Dec 4, 1952 to Dec 3, 1975.
He began his service with the Dennis FD prior to
joining Yarmouth FD. He was a very active player in
the Cape Cod fire service history. In the early days
of radio communications, mutual aid, and EMS, he had
a major role in helping Cape Cod lead and develop as
it did. Yarmouth FD was the original mutual aid
center for Cape Cod and Chief Whittemore was very
much a part of that happening. He was very active
locally and statewide. He was well respected
and should always be remembered for his
contributions to the Cape Cod fire service. Rest in
Peace Chief.
Dec 4, 2018
PLYMPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Plympton's new Fire Chief Stephen G. Silva. He
begins service in Nov 2018. He was a member of
Middleboro FD since 2002 and most recently served as
Lt/Paramedic. The previous Fire Chief was
Warren Borsari.
LAKEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Lakeville's new Fire Chief Michael O'Brien
began working in October 2018. He had previously
served as a Deputy Fire Marshall in Rhode Island.
Oct 26, 2018
CAPE COD HOSPITAL
Sad to report that Dr. David Elmer passed away on
Oct 18, 2018. He had a rare, aggressive
cancer. Dr Elmer was an OB/GYN who delivered
over 20,000 babies. I had worked with him when both
of us we ER Corpsman (ER Techs) at CCH (1978-1981).
Rest in Peace Dave.
Oct 19, 2018
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Effective Oct 29, 2018, Capt Timothy McMahon will be
promoted to Deputy Chief. He has been a member of
the SFD for 35 years. Congrats!
Lt Peter Pozerski will be promoted to Captain of
Group 4. He has been a member of the SFD for
25 years. Congrats!
FF Michael Harrington will be promoted to Lieutenant
on Group 4. He has been a member of SFD for 17
years.
Congrats and best wishes to all.
Oct 12, 2018
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis has announced the following promotions:
Lt Brian Lawrence will be promoted to the Training
Captain position upon the retirement of Capt Kenney.
FF Paul Medeiros will be promoted to Lieutenant.
Hyannis also recently promoted Lt Jeffery Huska to
Capain, Peter Nagorka and Ryan Clough to
Lieutenants.
Congrats to all!
Oct 12, 2018
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis Captain/Paramedic Thomas Kenney is retiring
after more than 36 years with the department. His
last day of work is Friday October 19, 2018 and all
are invited to the Hyannis Fire Headquarters between
1000 - 1600 hours to share stories and wish TK well
in his retirement. A retirement party has been
planned for Nov 3, 2018. CONGRATULATIONS
CAPTAIN KENNEY!
Oct 11, 2018
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Yarmouth FD Firefighter
Bill Smith passed
away on Sept 25, 2018. Bill was a long time
member of the YFD, charter member of IAFF L-2122 and
one of the early paramedics on Cape Cod. He
was well known for his classic mustache, sense of
humor, and commitment to the job. RIP.
Sept 26, 2018
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Lieutenant Daniel "Flippy" O'Connell is retiring in
October 2018. A send off will be held at the
Dennis Fire Headquarters on Wednesday October 10,
2018 from 0800 to 1400 hrs. All are invited.
Sept 2018
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Hyannis Fire Department has promoted Lt Jeffery
Huska to Captain on "A" Shift filling the vacancy
created by the recent retirement of Capt Eric
Farrenkopf.
Hyannis also promoted Peter Nagorka (D shift) and
Ryan Clough (A Shift) to Lieutenant positions
created by the retirement of Lt Kevin Black and the
promotion of Lt Huska to Captain.
FF Gregory Shopshire was recently promoted to Fire
Prevention Officer replacing retired Capt FPO Bill
Rex.
Congratulations to all!
Sept 2018
JOINT BASE CAPE COD
A number of promotions have been made out at the
base. With a several retirements and long term
injury related vacancies, the following promotion
have been made.
Deputy Chief Todd Beaulieu (made in 2017)
Captain Dennis Ragazzini Group B
Captain Jason Orlowski Group C
Captain Eric Weston Group D
Lieutenant CJ Hedges Group A
Lieutenant Chad King Group B
Lieutenant Darren Begley Group C
Lieutenant Frank Nye Group C
Lieutenant Richard Stowe Group D
Among those who were replaced by the promotions were
Capt Michael Ayotte, Captain Ronald Densmore, and
Capt Beaulieu (to Deputy) replacing retired Deputy
Paul Bethany, as well as Lt Kevin St John and
Lt Brett Childs.
Congratulations and best wishes to all.
Sept 2018
KINGSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Kingston recently (June 2018) promoted Captain Adam
Hatch to Deputy Fire Chief.
Congrats!
Sept 2018
WAREHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Wareham FD has promoted Captain Collin Kelley to
fill the vacancy created by the selection of Capt
Matt Rowley to be Wareham's Fire Chief in June.
Congrats!
Sept 2018
WEST BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Several changes have taken place in West Barnstable
recently.
Lt Chris Greim retired in 2017
Lt Keith Stranger resigned in 2018 to take a
position with the Barnstable Fire Dept.
Lt Edward "Muffy" Clough is retiring after many
years with WBFD.
Congrats & Best Wishes to all.
Sept 2018
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Hyannis Lieutenant/Paramedic Richard A.
Knowlton, age 59, passed away August 4, 2018.
Services were held on August 9 & 10, 2018.
Rest in Peace LT.
Aug 2018
JOINT BASE CAPE COD FIRE DEPARTMENT PATCH
The newest uniform patch for JBCC
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PATCH PAGES
Aug 2018
MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT PATCH
Mashpee FD recently updated their uniform patch as
well.
Aug 2018
LAKEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Lakeville's long time Fire Chief Daniel Hopkins
retired on July 31, 2018. He had 38 years of
service with the Lakeville Fire Department. He was
Fire Chief for the past 22 years (Jan 1996). He had
joined the department in 1980 as a call firefighter,
became a fulltime firefighter in 1984, and Deputy in
1995. Congratulations on a full career.
Aug 2018
PROVINCETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time member of the Provincetown Fire Department
and Rescue Squad, Philbert M. (Phil) Roderick, age
84, passed away on July 21, 2018
Aug 2018
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Harwich Fire Department promoted Lt. Leighanne Smith
to Captain of Group 2 / Engine 65 on July 20, 2018.
She is a paramedic and 18 year member of the
department. Firefighter/paramedic Justin White
was promoted to Lieutenant of Group 4 / Engine 64.
Congratulations!
July 2018
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Harwich Captain John Clarke has retired after 36
years of service with Harwich FD. He was Captain of
Group 2 and Engine 65 for some 18 years.
July 2018
COTUIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Jennifer Barth Pasic retired from the Cotuit Fire
Department call department in March 2018 after 35
years of service. She started in July 1983.
Congratulations Jen for your dedicated service to
the village of Cotuit.
July 2018
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sandwich has selected Deputy John "J.J." Burke as
the new Fire Chief of the Sandwich FD as of July 12,
2018. Chief Burke joined the Sandwich FD as a
dispatcher in 1995, became a firefighter in 1998,
and served as the Fire Prevention officer for 9
years prior to being appointed as Deputy Chief in
2014. He has been serving as Interim Chief
since Chief William Carrico left in May 2018 to
become chief in Medfield. Congratulations
Chief!
July 2018
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain Eric Farrenkopf will retire July 24, 2018
after serving with the Hyannis Fire Department since
1972. Captain "E" is one of several brothers who
have served fire departments across the Cape for
decades. Brother Rick was a Dennis Captain, brother
Craig a Hyannis Captain, and brother Kent the
present Eastham Fire Chief. Father Richard Farrenkopf was an officer in the Hyannis FD retiring
after many years as Fire Chief. Best wishes to
Captain "E" as he enjoys retirement.
July 2018
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Lieutenant Kevin Black will be retiring in August
2018 after many years of service.
July 2018
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain/Fire Inspector James Armstrong retired in
July 2018 after many years of service to Yarmouth
FD. Congratulations!
Lieutenant Scott Smith has been promoted to the Fire
Inspector position.
July 2018
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Harwich Fire Captain John Clark is retiring after 36
years on the fire department, 33 fulltime. There
will be a sendoff on July 19, 2018 at Harwich
HQ from 0800-1200.
Congratulations!
The Harwich FD will promote Lieutenant/Paramedic
Leighanne M. Smith to Captain of Group 2 replacing
Capt Clark. She is an 18 year member of the
department. The swearing in ceremony will be held on
July 20, 2018 at 0800 hrs at Harwich HQ.
Firefighter Justin White, a 7 year member, will be
promoted to Lieutenant on Group 4.
Firefighter Eric Elliot will be appointed as
designated Officer in Charge - OIC - on Group 4.
June 2018
HYANNIS COMMUNICATIONS
Hyannis Fire Dispatching officially transferred over
to Barnstable Police communications center on June
28, 2018.
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time Hyannis FD Station Maintenance man David
Medeiros is retiring after 29 years of service.
Congratulations and best wishes.
June 2018
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Captain John "Jack" Grant has passed away
June 24, 2018. He worked a long career with
the Hyannis FD including a brief time as acting
Deputy.
June 2018
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The new Fire Station was dedicated on June 23, 2018.
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Deputy Fire Chief Stuart B. Small, age 85,
passed away on June 23, 2018. He had served as
a member of the Bourne FD for many years, retiring
as Deputy Chief. He is the father of Falmouth
FD Chief Michael Small.
June 2018
WAREHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Wareham Fire District has appointed Captain Matt
Rowley to be the next Fire Chief on June
21, 2018. He will fill the position created
when long time Fire Chief Robert McDuffy retired in
2017. Congratulations!
June 2018
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Bourne Call Captain Robert "Bob" R. Ronayne,
age 64, passed away after a battle with cancer on
June 17, 2018. He was a long time member of
the Bourne FD and had served many years as a
Falmouth Police Officer.
June 2018
REX RETIREMENTS
Barnstable Firefighter/Paramedic Donna Rex is
retiring after 32 years of service. Friends are
invited to her send off on her last day of work June
21, 2018 from 0900-1200 at the Barnstable station.
Her other half, Captain / FPO Bill Rex of the
Hyannis Fire Department is also retiring this summer
after many years of service. Congratulations
to both!
June 2018
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sr Pvt Kevin Laurie is retiring May 23, 2018 after
nearly 38 years of service. Congratulations!
Firefighter/Paramedic Nick Lawler, with 21 yrs
experience, will be promoted to Sr. Pvt on
Group 4.
Congrats!
May 2018
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief William C. Carrico II has announced he
will be leaving Sandwich May 4, 2018 to take the
Medfield, MA Fire Chief position. Carrico has
been Chief in Sandwich since 2014. During that
time he successfully saw the funding and plans to
renovate and staff the East Sandwich; replace the
Forestdale station with a new sub station; hire over
a dozen new personnel; improvements of several
vehicles including a new engine-tanker and brush
breaker; and move of fire dispatch to town-wide
public safety dispatch center at police station.
Chief Carrico previously served as Chief in Halifax
and Deputy in Duxbury. Best wishes in his next
assignment.
April 2018
KINGSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Kingston Fire Department promoted Deputy Mark
Douglass to Fire Chief. He had been serving as the
"acting Chief" since last year with the departure of
previous chief Robert Heath who left in 2017.
Douglass has been a Kingston FD member since 1983
and previously served as the Deputy since 2006. A
new deputy has not yet been named.
April 2018
PLYMPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
It was appears to be some turmoil in Plympton,
selectmen decided to not renew the contract of long
time Fire Chief Warren Borsari, chief since 2011.
April 2018
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain Jeff Sturdevent has taken the Fire
Prevention Office position.
April 2018
JOINT BASE CAPE COD
Lt. Brett Childs has retired after many years at the
base.
April 2018
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time Lieutenant-Paramedic James Gardner
recently retired from COMM FD after 30+ years of
service.
April 2018
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Plymouth FD is planning a new Station 7 in North
Plymouth. The new station would replace the 107 year
old Station 7 on Spooner Street with a new station
just down the street at 15 Hedge Road.
Plymouth is also planning a 3rd Ladder truck.
April 8, 2018
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bourne Fire Department has a committee looking into
a new "south side" fire station that would replace
the current Station 2 in Monument Beach and Station
4 in Pocasset. The 2 older stations would be
replaced by a single new station. A few options for
location are being evaluated.
April 8, 2018
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bourne FD will be promoting Deputy David Cody to Asst Chief,
Lt Ryan Haden to Deputy Chief, and FF Gil Taylor to
Lieutenant at a ceremony on April 6, 2018 at 1000
hrs.
Congrats to all!
Mar 30, 2018
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Hyannis Fire Department is planning to turn over its
dispatching responsibilities to the new civilian
dispatchers at the Barnstable Police Department
sometime in spring 2018.
Hyannis has also implemented a significant change in their
apparatus radio designations.
CHECK OUT THESE CHANGES
HERE
Feb 20, 2018
WAREHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Patrick Haskell is serving as the Acting Fire
Chief following the retirement in 2017 of Fire Chief
Robert McDuffy.
Feb 20, 2018
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Bourne Fire Department has created a new
administrative position to help manage the 65 member
department. The non-union Assistant Chief position
has been filled by the promotion of Deputy David
Cody to Assistant Chief as of Feb 12, 2018. He
will be designated as Car 142. The Assistant Chief
will be assigned to Station 1 in Buzzards Bay.
Congratulations!
Feb 13, 2018
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The first "civilian" Fire Commissioner (The Commish)
of the COMM FD, Jeffery A. Chase, age 66, passed
away on Feb 7, 2018. He served as a Barnstable
Police officer for 27 years and as a Fire
Commissioner for 15 years. He was a good friend and
will be missed. Rest in Peace Commish!
Feb 13, 2018
Retired Call Firefighter Alan Hadfield, age 77,
passed away on Feb 1, 2018. He was one of the
early Marstons Mills guys and served for many years.
Feb 13, 2018
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Firefighter/EMT Felix Nunez, age 62, passed
away on jan 31, 2018. he served with FALFD
from 1985 to 2001.
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Eastham FD received a SAFER grant for 4 additional
personnel and will be going to a 5 person / Shift
staffing level (with 4 person minimum) in January
2018.
Jan 1, 2018
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Dennis FD received a $1.3M SAFER grant to add 8
additional personnel bringing staffing levels up to
12 personnel per shift with a 10 personnel minimum in 2018.
Staffing will be 7 at Station 1 and 5 at Station 2,
with a minimum of 5 at Station 1 and 5 at Station 2
once in place.
Jan 1, 2018
WELLFLEET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Wellfleet Captain/Paramedic Thomas Ferreira retired
on Dec 29, 2017 after 40 years of service to the
Town of Wellfleet. He became a paramedic with CIEMSS
Class 6 in 1981. Best wishes in your retirement
Capt!
Jan 1, 2018
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to Yarmouth Firefighter Patrick
Sullivan who is retiring from the YFD after 35 years
of service. FF Sullivan, known to many, worked at
the CCH ER for many years as well as originally
serving with the COMM FD before his service in
Yarmouth. Best wishes Patrick in your
retirement!
Dec 2017
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sandwich regrets the passing of retired
Lt. Peter Beauchemin on December 16, 2017, age 76. He served
with the Sandwich Fire Department for 32 years.
He was a Marine and most recently served on the
Board of Selectmen.
Dec 2017
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain / Paramedic Matt Flynn (Group 4) will be retiring from the Chatham
FD on January 1, 2018. Capt Flynn has been a member
of the Chatham FD for many years. Best wishes
in your retirement!
Dec 2017
JOINT BASE CAPE COD
Deputy Chief Paul Bethoney has retired after 39
years of service. Congratulations!
Joint Base Cape Cod has named Captain Todd Beaulieu
to become the next Deputy Chief.
Dec 2017
MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mashpee Fire recently promoted Lt Michael Evaul to
Fire prevention Officer.
Mashpee also promoted FF John Gannon to Lieutenant
on Group 1
and FF Shawn Willis to Lieutenant on Group 4.
Congrats to all!
Dec 2017
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis recently promoted Lt. Tim Lanman III to
Fire Prevention Officer.
FF David Webb has been promoted to Lieutenant.
FF/Paramedic Donald Holigan has retired after many
years of service. Congrats to all!
Dec 2017
NANTUCKET
Nantucket voters approved $3.7 Million additional
funding for the $20 Million new Fire Headquarters at
the Nov 28, 2017 election. This will enable to
project to go forward with sufficient funding to
complete the job. Dec 2017
EDGARTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Edgartown has announced to appointment of Alexander
Schaeffer to be the new fire chief with the pending
retirement of long time chief Peter Shemeth.
Congratulations.
Nov 12, 2017
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Hyannis Fire Chief,
Paul David Chisholm, age 80, passed away on
October 26, 2017. He served as Chief in
Hyannis from 1988 to 1997.
OBITUARY.
Rest in Peace.
Oct 30, 2017
COMM FIRE DEPT
An old friend and member of the Centerville roster
passed away on Oct 4, 2017.
Frank Gilchrist,
age 96, served as a call member for more than 20
years. Rest in Peace Frank.
COMM Has also made (2) acting promotions: Lt Patrick
Hill and Lt Matt Malone. Congrats to both.
Oct 2017
BARNSTABLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Lt Ross Klun is leaving the Barnstable Sheriff's
Dept. after 23 years serving Cape Cod. Ross
served as a dispatcher, a Sergeant in the radio
room, and a Lieutenant for the Communications
Division in recent years. He has taken a
position at the Nashoba Valley Regional Public
Safety Communications center in Devens, MA.
Congrats and best wishes.
Oct 14, 2017
MASHPEE FIRE DEPT
The Mashpee Fire Department has promoted Lt Michael
Evaul to Fire Inspector. Mashpee also promoted
Lt Sean Willis and Lt John Gannon. Congrats to
all!
Oct 14, 2017
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Falmouth Fire Department recently promoted Ryan P.
Gavin to Captain, replacing Captain Greg Clements
who passed away in July 2017. FFD also
promoted Allen Rivera to Fire Prevention Officer
with the retirement of long time FPO Mike Metell.
Congrats to all!
Oct 14, 2017
SANDWICH FIRE DEPT
The Sandwich Fire Department has implemented a rather significant
change in their dispatching. As of Sept 22, 2017 a number of
apparatus are being referred to by other than their "county"
based radio numbers as has been the case since the late
1990's.
Essentially the Engines will now be referred to as Engine 1,
2, and 3 (corresponding to E451, E452, and E453). Tower 450
will now be called Tower 1.
The ambulances will be referred to as Ambulance 1, 2, 3 and 4. It
appears that the Ambulance designation will be tied more to
the station assignment (at the time) than the county number
of the ambulances (A456, A457, A458 and A459). With the
anticipated opening of the East Sandwich Station 2 in
December 2017 (approximately) an ambulance would be assigned
to each station and A4 would serve as a "reserve" unit.
Other apparatus, such as the brush breakers and tankers will
continue to be referred to by their county numbers (B461,
T464, etc).
Some cars will be reassigned, Chief C-1 (441), Deputy C-2
(442), while others may continue to use their county numbers
(C440, C467, etc). The Duty Officer, when in C-460,
will now utilize numbers assigned to officers with Captains
by Seniority (C-3, C-4, C-5, and C-6) not corresponding to
shifts, and numbers assigned to Lieutenants based on shift
assignments (L-1, L-11, L-2, L-12, etc...) The EMS Officer
will become C-8 and Fire Prevention will become C-9. A
system of "retiring" various portable numbers or officer
numbers assigned to various personnel will also be used as
retirements or promotions occur. Confused?? The
new listing will be posted on the
Sandwich Roster page.
Oct 2017
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to FF/Paramedic Sean Miller who has been
promoted to Fire Prevention Officer with the recent
retirement of FPO Donald Campbell. Also congrats to
FF/Paramedic Sean Gilrein who will take over the EMS Officer
position as EMS Brian Leary has been promoted to Lieutenant
on Group 4.
Oct 2017
JOINT BASE FIRE DEPT
The Joint Base Fire Department has added a STATION TONE in
the dispatching of calls. Their dispatch will
pre-announce a call, follow it with the Station Tone and a
specific Alert tone signifying either a medical response or
a fire response.
Oct 2017
COMM FIRE DEPT
You may have noticed that COMM has changed some of their
dispatching procedures, specifically reducing the number of
times an "alert" tone is used on their talk-group for the
initial dispatch of calls. Medical calls are typically not
dispatched with the wobble (turkey) tone as has been done
for many, many years. Primary alerting of personnel is still
conducted on 154.355 which in primarily an in house paging
and alerting channel. Ambulances then sign on on the
department's talk group and are acknowledged by dispatch. A
straight alert tone is still mostly used for fire related
incidents. This has been in place since early in the winter
of 2017.
Updated Oct 2017
ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Call Lieutenant Ron Deschamps will retire on Sept
30, 2017 after 41 years of dedicated service.
Congratulations!
Sept 28, 2017
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis Fire Prevention Lieutenant John Cosmo
retired on Sept 21, 2017 after some 31 years of
service. Congratulations!
NANTUCKET FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Nantucket Fire Department is expected to have a
new Fire Chief soon. Deputy Chief Stephen Murphy,
who has been serving as interim chief, is expected
to be named Chief of the Department during the week
of September 11-15, 2017. He has been a member
of the department for many years and will be filling
the position vacated when Chief Paul Rhude took the
Chief's job in Cotuit this summer.
Congratulations!
Sept 10, 2017
WAREHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Wareham Fire Chief Robert McDuffy Retired September 8, 2017.
Chief McDuffy joined the Wareham FD as a Jr Call
Firefighter in 1981 and worked his way up to a
career firefighter. He served as a Lt/Fire
Inspector, 1st Asst Chief, Assistant Chief, Acting
Chief, and then Fire Chief for the past 18 years or
so. His 36 years of service with Wareham saw
many changes and improvements in equipment and
service as the department has transitioned from the
primarily call department to a more career
department. Best wishes Chief!
In addition, the Wareham Fire Department Officer
Manager Skippy Wilcox also retired after 30 years of
service to the District. Congrats!
September 10, 2017
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Eastham's new Deputy Fire Chief Dan Keane was sworn
in September 5, 2017. Deputy Keane began his
fire service career in Cotuit and was most recently
with the Sandwich FD. Car 152 assigned to Deputy
Chief. Car 151 now assigned to Fire
Chief (formerly C-161)
Congratulations!
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bourne Fire Department announced the sudden
passing of off duty active Firefighter / Paramedic
Chad Cerulli, age 40, on September 1, 2017. He
was a 6 year member of the Bourne FD.
Sept 2, 2017
Bourne
BOURNE
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to Captain Scott Ames upon his
retirement after nearly 40 years on the Sandwich FD.
Sept 1, 2017
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Sandwich Fire Department has announced that the
department has received a SAFER Grant to hire an
additional 8 firefighters in order to open East
Sandwich Fire Station 2 by Christmas 2017.
With the upcoming retirement of Captain Scott Ames,
the department has announced the pending promotion
of Lt Sean Butler to Captain. The following
will be promoted to Lieutenants: FF Rory Black, FF
Daniel Brun, FF Brian Leary, FF Larry Machado, FF
Joshua Glazier, and FF Jon Houde.
Congratulations to all.
August 14, 2017
EASTHAM FIRE
The Eastham Fire Department has announced the hiring
of Dan Keane to become the new Deputy Fire Chief.
Keane has been a member of the Sandwich FD for 16
years serving as FF/Paramedic, Lieutenant, and in
Fire Prevention. He fills a vacancy at Eastham
that has been unfilled for several years.
Congratulations!
August 14, 2017
CHATHAM FIRE
Chatham Fire Department has promoted FF Ryan Clarke
to Lieutenant. Congratulations!
August 14, 2017
LINE OF DUTY DEATH
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Falmouth Fire Department regrets to announce the
sudden passing of Captain Greg Clements on Sunday
July 30, 2017 at age 54. He joined the
Falmouth FD as a call firefighter at Station 4 and
became a fulltime firefighter in 1986. He served as
a dive team member and boat operator. Capt Clements was
promoted to Captain in 2011 and was currently the
senior Captain at FFD. He was a member of
Falmouth FD for 31 years. His Line of Duty Death is
attributed to complications from a medical incident
suffered in December 2016.
Visiting hours will be Saturday August 5, 2017 from
0900-1100 hours at Chapman Cole & Gleason at 475
Main St, Falmouth. A service will follow at 1100
hours. Internment will follow at the St Joseph
Cemetery on Gifford Street.
Posted July 31, 2017. Updated Aug 2,
2017
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Harwich Lieutenant / Paramedic Timothy Jaques has
retired after 33 years of service with Harwich FD.
He also served with the COMM FD prior as a call
firefighter. Congratulations!
Harwich promoted firefighter Ryan Edwards to
Lieutenant. Congratulations!
Aug 2, 2017
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The 11th Fire Chief of the Hyannis Fire Department
was given the oath of office on Monday July 24, 2017
at the Hyannis Fire Station. Retired Fire Chief
Harold Brunelle (left) was among many who attended
the Assumption of Command Ceremony. Congratulation
to Chief Burke!
July 24, 2017
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Barnstable Fire Department as appointed Captain
Richard Pfautz to the position of Acting Deputy
Chief. This fills the position created when
Deputy Burke went to Hyannis FD. Pfautz previously
served as Acting Fire Chief prior to Burke's coming
to Hyannis. Congrats!
July 24, 2017
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Chatham Fire Department regrets to announce the
passing of retired Fire Chief Robert C. Greenough on
July 19, 2017. Chief Greenough was Chief from 1965
to 1985. July 2017
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis Fire Inspector Lt. John Cosmo will be
retiring this summer. He has over 31 years of
service. Congratulations and best wishes in
retirement. July 2017
WAREHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Wareham Fire Chief Robert McDuffy has announced his
intention to retire effective September 8, 2017.
Chief McDuffy joined the Wareham FD as a Jr Call
Firefighter in 1981 and worked his way up to a
career firefighter. He served as a Lt/Fire
Inspector, 1st Asst Chief, Assistant Chief, Acting
Chief, and then Fire Chief for the past 18 years or
so. His 36 years of service with Wareham saw
many changes and improvements in equipment and
service as the department has transitioned from the
primarily call department to a more career
department. Best wishes Chief! July 2017
NANTUCKET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Chief Stephen Murphy is serving as Interim
Fire Chief on Nantucket. July 2017
COTUIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
A number of fire chiefs, past and present, as well
as department members, friends, and families turned
out at the Cotuit Fire Station on the morning of
July 1, 2017 as retiring Fire Chief Christopher
Olsen said his goodbyes after 9 years as chief and
officially pinned the chief's badge on new Fire
Chief Paul Rhude. Chief Rhude started with the
Cotuit Fire Department some 30 years ago as a call
firefighter. He most recently served as Fire
Chief in Nantucket for 2 years. Prior to that he was
a member of the COMM FD serving as a LT and Captain
for a number of years. Note: 90 year old retired
Cotuit Fire Chief Walter "Spike" Dottridge (sitting
in photo) also attended the ceremony. Congrats and
best wishes to all!
July 1, 2017
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Lieutenant Vi Fellman has retired after 20 years of
service with the Chatham FD. Best wishes!
July 1, 2017
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter Mark Taylor has retired after 22 years
of service with the Bourne Fire Department. Congrats
and best wishes. July 1, 2017
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Hyannis Fire Department Fire Commissioners announced their selection
of Barnstable Deputy Fire Chief Peter Burke to become the next Fire
Chief of the Hyannis Fire Department following their meeting on June 22,
2017. Deputy Burke comes from a fire department family, with his dad
having been a long time Fire Chief in Swansea and his brother a
Providence firefighter. Deputy Burke joined the Seekonk Fire Department
in 2002 and served as a Lt/Shift Commander prior to coming to the Cape
as Deputy Chief at the Barnstable Fire Department in 2012. He has
a Master's Degree in Emergency Management, a B.S. in Fire Science, and
has been active with the Mass. Hazmat Team and County Technical Rescue
teams. He is expected to take over in Hyannis in July 2017. He fills the
vacancy created by the retirement of Hyannis Fire Chief Harold Brunelle
who served as chief for 19 years. Congratulations!
June 29, 2017 Update July 1, 2017
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis Firefighter / Paramedic David Colton will
retire from HYFD on June 30, 2017 after many years
with the Hyannis FD. Congratulations.
June 29, 2017
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Falmouth Firefighter/EMT Todd Taylor has retired
from the FFD after more than 35 years of service
during which he was recognized numerous times for
his actions and contributions. Congratulations
and best wishes! His last day was June 22,
2017.
June 29, 2017
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Chatham Fire Department will promote Capt David
DePasquale to the position of Deputy Fire Chief on
June 14, 2017. Lt David Ready will be
promoted to Captain. Justin Tavano will become
a Lieutenant. Congratulations to all.
June 11, 2017
COTUIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Cotuit Fire Chief Chris Olsen is planning to retire
at the end of June. Current Nantucket Fire
Chief Paul Rhude has reportedly been offered the
Cotuit Chief's position. Chief Rhude began his
fire service tenor as a call firefighter in Cotuit
many years ago. He then served in both Mashpee
and COMM FD before getting the job in Nantucket 2
years ago. Congrats to both!
May 28, 2017
ONSET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Onset voters were not completely happy with the $14
Million proposal for a new fire station at the May
15, 2017 District Meeting. Much discussion
about the location of the proposed station and the
bottom line cost ultimately resulted in an amendment
to cap the cost at $8 Million... well under what was
sought. More to follow....
May 28, 2017
NANTUCKET FIRE DEPT
The proposed Nantucket Fire Headquarters Fire
Station project has apparently been put off for
another year. The town approved $15 Million
for the station in 2015, but the station was not
built. Another $2 Million was added in 2016. Bids
for the work came in above that amount and the town
has decided rather than hold a special meeting, they
will come back prior to the Spring 2018 meeting, no
doubt for additional funds.
Story.
May 28, 2017
HYANNIS FIRE DEPT
Broke ground on their new Fire Headquarters May 8,
2017.
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Yarmouth Fire Department mourned the passing of
retired long time secretary / administrative
assistant Mary Singleton, age 87, on May1, 2017. She
served 33 years with the Yarmouth FD, retiring in
2009, after serving with 6 fire chiefs and dozens of
firefighters. Rest in peace Mary, job well done!
May 8, 2017
MASHPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to Lt. Glen Milliken upon his
retirement from the Mashpee FD. Glen had 31 years
with the Mashpee FD and 7 years call time with the
Middleboro FD. He was a paramedic for many
years. Best wishes in your retirement!
April 2017
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to Falmouth Firefighter Russell
Ferreira (3rd from left) upon his retirement from
the Falmouth FD on April 16, 2017. FF Ferreira
joined the Falmouth FD as a call FF in 1983 and
served as a fulltime firefighter since 1987, a total
of 34 years. He was very active in the union
and served many years as the President of IAFF Local
1397.
April 19, 2017
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Dennis FD has promoted Lt. Jeff Perry to
Captain, replacing Captain Robert Marseglia who
retired in March 2017. FF Phelim Meehan has
been promoted to Lieutenant. Congratulations
to both!
April 19, 2017
COTUIT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Cotuit Fire Chief Christopher Olsen (left) will be
retiring in June 2017. Chief Olsen began a
career with the Barnstable Fire District in 1989,
rising to the position of Deputy in 2004. He
took the Fire Chief job in Cotuit in 2008.
Congratulations Chief!
April 19, 2017
CAPE & ISLANDS
Fire & EMS providers from across the Cape & Islands
area mourned the passing of Falmouth ER
Doctor Evan
P. Weinstein, age 45, who passed away on April 5,
2017 after a 7 year heroic battle with brain cancer.
He had been a Paramedic and firefighter in
Hamilton, NY prior to becoming an MD and coming to
the Cape where he played an active role in EMS
direction and education while serving as Medical
Director at Falmouth Hospital.
April 19, 2017
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Peter Connick was sworn in as the new Fire Chief in
Chatham on March 31, 2017. He has been serving
as the Deputy Chief since 2011 and was a Captain
prior to that for many years. Chief Connick
joined the Chatham FD in 1979. He worked many
years as a paramedic and has also taught the EMT
classes at CCCC for many years. Congratulations
Chief!
April 19, 2017
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chatham Fire Chief Michael Ambriscoe retired on
March 31, 2017 after 12 years as chief.
Congratulations and enjoy retirement!
April 19, 2017
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dennis Captain Robert "Vito" Marseglia has retired from the
Dennis FD after 3 decades of service. He served many
years as a paramedic, climbing the ranks to LT and
Captain in 2007. He retired in March 2017 after 33
years of service.
Congratulations!.
April 19, 2017
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Former Captain Arthur Romme' has retired from the
fire department after 44 years of total service.
He joined the Brewster FD in 1972 as a call member
and became fulltime in 1976. One of the original
Fulltime members of the Brewster FD, Artie served as
a paramedic most of his fulltime career which
concluded in 2012 when Capt Romme' retired. He
continued again as a call member for 5 more years,
wrapping it up at the end of March 2017.
Congrats and best wishes Capt!
April 19, 2017
WAREHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Regrets to announce the passing of retired Wareham
Fire District firefighter William M. Rogers, Jr, age
90, on March 26, 2017. He joined the Wareham
Fire Department at age 15 and served for 50 years.
He was also a retired Captain at Otis AFB Fire
Department retired in 1980. He is father of
Wareham Capt Mark Rogers.
April 2, 2017
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Falmouth FD Capt E. Michael "Mickey" Moniz
passed away March 13, 2017.
March 14, 2017
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain Eric Farrenkopf is serving as Acting Deputy
Chief.
Lt. Kevin Black is serving as Acting Capt Company A
FF David Webb is serving as Acting Lt Company B
March 2017
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chatham Fire Chief Michael Ambriscoe is expected to
retire at the end of March 2017. Chief
Ambriscoe came to Chatham as Chief from Connecticut
in 2005.
March 14, 2017
COTUIT FIRE DEPT & SANDWICH FIRE DEPT
Lt. William "Lee" Sargent of Cotuit FD and
Dispatcher Bina Sargent of Sandwich FD/Sandwich
Communications have retired. Congrats!
March 14, 2017
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Sandwich Fire Department was awarded a $1.2
Million SAFER grant in 2016 and has been hiring and
training 8 new members that will bring staffing to a
level that will allow staffing of all 3 fire
stations. Funding was also approved in 2016 to build
a new fire station in Forestdale, at Quaker Meeting
house and Cotuit Road with a new Police station, and
to renovate the East Sandwich fire station to enable
it to be staffed.
March 14, 2017
CAPE COD FIREFIGHTERS CHILI CHALLENGE
The annual MDA Chili Challenge was held in Hyannis
on March 5, 2017.
The team from Joint Base Cape Cod was awarded two
1st Place Awards for Chef's Cup and People's Choice.
The Orleans FD, once again, was awarded the Hottest
Chili award.
Mar 12, 2017
ONSET FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Onset FD regrets the passing of Call
Firefighter, and former DCR District 2 Fire Warden
Ronald A. Aseltine, age 49, on February 26, 2017.
Ron was a member of the fire service since 1999 when
he became a seasonal firefighter with the Mass DCR.
He served as the DCR District 2 Fire Warden from
2007-2014. He was a member of the Onset FD for a
number of years as well. For Services info
Chapman, Cole & Gleason.
Feb 28, 2017.
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Brewster FD regrets to announce the passing of
retired call Captain Henry Sears on January 31,
2017. Capt Sears joined the Brewster FD in
1969 and served more than 30 years as a firefighter, EMT, and Captain.
Feb 3, 2017
PROVINCETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Family, Friends, and Fire Chiefs from across Cape
Cod came to celebrate the 25th anniversary of
Provincetown Fire Chief Mike Trovato's service as
chief of the department, and as a member for 42
years. Feb 1, 2017
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Falmouth Fire Chief Paul D. Brodeur passed
away on January 20, 2017 after a battle with cancer.
He served 13 years a chief retiring in 2010 after 34
years on the Falmouth FD.
Jan 2017
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Dennis FD has promoted Lt Chris Guerriero to
Captain. Geoffrey Mulholland has been promoted to
Lieutenant. Congrats!
Jan 2017
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Chief Dean Melanson has been promoted to
Acting Fire Chief as of January 9, 2017 following
the retirement of Chief Harold Brunelle.
Jan 2017
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Mark Omerzu was promoted to Captain with the recent
retirement of Captain Roupen Baker. Congrats to
both!
Jan 2017
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
RETIREMENT SENDOFF: Hyannis Firefighter Barry Pina
began a 42 year fire service career in 1975 with the
Centerville-Osterville Fire Department as a founding
member of the Marstons Mills Fire Station #3. He
worked at CCH for many years and joined the Hyannis
Fire Department 32-1/2 years ago. Known by everyone
everywhere as "one of the Good Guys." A Retirement
Sendoff will be held on Friday January 20, 2017 from
1000-1800 hours at the Hyannis Fire Station.
Congratulations Barry!
Jan 3, 2017
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Bourne Fire Department has moved its
Headquarters offices from the 130 Main Street,
Buzzards Bay Station #1 TO the 51 Meetinghouse Lane, Sagamore Station #3. The move was made officially on
Jan 1, 2017 and includes offices of the fire chief
and administration for permits, inspections, etc.
The newer station in Sagamore was opened in 2006 and
is up to code relative to ADA and fire safety
standards. The older station had offices on the
second floor, but lacked any means for some disabled
citizens to reach them. A new phone number has also
been activated: 508-759-0600.
Jan 3, 2017
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to Captain Donald Babineau upon his
retirement from the DFD after 44 years of service.
December 2016
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Two former members of the COMM FD have passed away.
Retired dispatcher Wayne Jordan apparently passed
away in October 2016. Retired Call Firefighter
Leonard Mendes, age 81, passed away on Nov 26, 2016.
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to Hyannis Firefighter Barry Pina
for receiving the 2016 Norman Knight Award for
Excellence in Community Service on Tuesday November
29, 2016 at the 27th Firefighter of the Year Awards
ceremony in Worcester. FF Pina entered the fire
service in 1975 as a call firefighter for COMM FD.
He has served fulltime with the Hyannis FD for 32
years. His commitment to coordinating the MDA Fill
the Boot program is credited with raising over
$300,000 for Muscular Dystrophy research. Barry has
been active in many other areas including being part
of the Barnstable County Critical Incident Stress
Team, teaching CPR for many years, and much more. FF
Pina is scheduled to retire in January 2017.
Congratulations Barry!
Dec 2, 2016
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Regrets to announce the passing of retired Fire
Alarm Superintendant Richard Oliver on Nov 18, 2016.
Nov 20, 2016
COMM FIRE
Congratulations to the COMM FD Ambulance crew who
delivered a healthy baby girl in the back of their
moving ambulance on Nov 14, 2016. EMT David Gelinas
got credit for the official catch, while Paramedic
Jason Travis, Lt/P Louis Sassone, and crew member
Ryan Scott all participated in the special delivery.
Nov 20, 2016
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain Ed Guilford has retired from the BFD after
31 years of service. Kevin Brailey has been named
the new Captain of Group 2. Congratulations and best
wishes to both!
Nov 20, 2016
MARION FIRE DEPARTMENT
Former Deputy Chief William "Bill" MacDougall passed
away Oct 12, 2016 at age 82. He served the
Town of Marion for 62 years.
Nov 20, 2016
CHATHAM CHIEF PLANS RETIREMENT
Chatham Fire Chief Michael Ambriscoe has announced
his intention to retire in the Spring of 2017.
Chief Ambriscoe came to Chatham as Chief in 2005.
Nov 2016
HYANNIS CHIEF RETIRES
Fire Chief Harold Brunelle served the Hyannis Fire
Department for 44 years, the last 19 of which as the
Fire Chief. His last day of work was Oct 31, 2016.
Congratulations Chief! Enjoy!
Nov 5, 2016
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The COMM FD and many others in the Cape Cod area are
deeply saddened by the very tragic death of
Jordan
Galvin-Juntas, age 19, on October 23, 2016. Jordan
graduated from Barnstable High School in 2015. He
had done an internship in his senior year with the
department and showed great promise as a future
firefighter. He was attending Ana Maria College in
the Fire Science program. Jordan, his 20 year old
cousin Kraig Diggs of Osterville, 19 year old Jordan
Fisher of Harwich, and 18 year old Cory Licata of
West Babylon, NY were in a car returning from the
Cape to school at 12:11 AM on I-495 in
Middleborough, MA when another car, driven by a 31
year old Fall River woman, heading the wrong way in
the northbound lane ofI-495 struck the 4 students'
car headon causing it to explode in fire. All 5
people were killed in the crash. Jordan and
the other young men were highly respected, good kids
who had bright futures.
Oct 30, 2016
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Former call firefighter Charles A. "Cam" Matthews,
age 69, passed away on October 19, 2016. An Army
Vet, "Cammy" was a member of the BFD for many years
and dispatched for the Barnstable Sheriff's
Department as well.
Oct 30, 2016
MARION FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Deputy Chief William F MacDougall, age 82,
passed away on September 12, 2016. He was a member
of the Marion FD for 62 years in various capacities
including Deputy Chief.
Oct 30, 2016
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Lieutenant Edward A. Oberlander, age 79,
passed away on September 8, 2016 after a battle with
cancer. He joined the Dennis FD as a call
firefighter in 1970 and became known as "Fast Eddy"
to his fellow firefighters. He became a permanent
firefighter in 1975 and retired as a Lieutenant in
1998. He was the father of Hyannis firefighter John
Oberlander.
Oct 30, 2016
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired COMM Senior Private
Fred Lewis passed away
on Sept 8, 2016. He had battled cancer for several
years. Fred was an EMT and served with the juvenile
fire setter program for years. He began his career
with the Hyannis FD and then with COMM FD for years,
with a medical retirement in 2009. Fred was well
known around the Cape and will be greatly missed.
RIP.
Sept 9, 2016
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Harold Brunelle has announced his
intention to retire within the next few months.
Chief Brunelle has been a member of the Hyannis FD
for 44 years, joining in 1972 as a Junior FF and
coming up through the ranks to serve as Chief for
the past 18 years. Congrats Chief on a job well
done!
Sept 2016
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
FF Robert "Jittery" George retired after more than
48 years as a member of the Sandwich FD on Aug 25,
2016. The senior member of SFD began his fire
service career as a Jr firefighter in 1968 and was
hired fulltime in 1973. He played a major role in
the Sandwich FF Union Local 2196 and served the
department in many ways over the years. Two of his
sons are currently on the job as well. Best
wishes "Jit" in your retirement!
Aug 26, 2016
JOINT BASE CAPE COD
Congrats to former JBCC union President and FF Rob
Rogowski who has been selected to be the Fire Chief
in Barre, MA.
Aug 2016
SANDWICH FIRE-POLICE COMMUNICATIONS
Sandwich Dispatcher Kathy Keene retired after 18
years with SFD and SPD. She had also served as
a call firefighter for many years. Congrats to
her!
Aug 2016
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Falmouth Fire Rescue Department held a
promotional and recognition ceremony on July 8,
2016. During the event, several officers were
officially sworn into their new positions including
new Fire Chief Michal Small, new Deputy Fire Chief
Scott J Thrasher, new Captain Bruce D. Girouard, and
new Lieutenant Terrance A. Rogers. Four new
firefighters were also sworn in. Several other
department members were recognized for meritorious
work in recent months. Congrats to all!
July 10, 2016
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Brewster Fire Department has promoted Kevin
Varley to become the department's first fulltime
Deputy Fire Chief. He had previously served as
a Captain. Congratulations Deputy.
July 10, 2016
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMM FD Dispatcher Jeff Gifford has retired after 32
years of service. Jeff began his fire service career
as a call firefighter in Cotuit during the late
1970s and joined COMM as a dispatcher in 1984. His
voice on the radio and professionalism in his duties
will be missed. Congratulations Jeff! Enjoy
your retirement!
July 10, 2016
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Chief Michael Young retired on July 5, 2016
after 36 years with the Plymouth Fire Department.
Congratulations Deputy!
July 10, 2016
HARWICH FIRE DEPT
Firefighter/Paramedic John Ayer retired June 27,
2016 from the Harwich FD after some 40 years of
service to the town. Congrats on a job well
done John!
June 28, 2016
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPT
Falmouth Fire Department will be making the
following promotions now that the Fire Chief
position has been officially filled. The
following personnel who were in acting positions
will be made permanent:
Deputy Chief Scott Thrasher
Captain Bruce Girouard
Lieutenant Terry Rogers
Congrats to all! June 28, 2016
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPT
Falmouth Fire Department has a new "official" fire
chief. Michael Small has been appointed as
Fire Chief officially as of June 6, 2016 filling the
position created by Chief Mark Sullivan's
retirement. Chief Small started out in Bourne and
has been a member of the Falmouth FD for many years.
He moved through the ranks as a paramedic and
officer, serving in recent years as a deputy chief
and since the retirement of Chief Sullivan served as
the Acting Chief. Congrats Chief Small on your
official appointment!
June 7, 2016
OAK BLUFFS FIRE DEPT
Retired Oak Bluffs Fire Chief Dennis P. Alley, age
80, passed away on Monday May 30, 2016. He was a
member of the Oak Bluffs FD for 53 years, the last
12 of which as Fire Chief. He was the grandson of
another Oak Bluffs Fire Chief Antone Alley.
Services were held on Friday June 3, 2016.
June 3, 2016
MATTAPOISETT FIRE DEPT
Retired Mattapoisett Fire Chief Donald C. "Woody"
Wood passed away on May 22, 2016. A long time member
of the Mattapoisett FD, he retired as Chief in 1993.
June 3, 2016
TRURO FIRE DEPT
Truro voters approved the hiring of 6 fulltime
personnel at the May 11, 2016 Town Meeting moving to
establish their first fulltime staffing. The
department has long been a call department, but has
struggled to have reliable responses in recent
years.
June 3, 2016
SANDWICH FIRE DEPT
Sandwich voters approved funding for construction of
a new Police Station to be built at Cotuit Road &
Quaker Meetinghouse Rd. Also approved was funding
for a new Station 3 to be built on the same site as
the Police station. That station will replace
the present Station 3 on Route 130. Funding
was also approved to make the East Sandwich Station
2 ready for future staffing by adding basic
facilities that station has never had. Funds to hire
additional personnel to staff East Sandwich were not
approved at this time. May 2016
WEST BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPT
WBFD made several promotions in May. Three members
were promoted to Lieutenant, including career
Lt/Paramedic Keith Stranger, Group 2 Executive
Officer Lt Zach Hammond, and Group 4 Executive
Officer Lt Dave Maki. Congrats to all!
May 22, 2016
CAPE & ISLAND EMS
Many of us who worked in EMS on Cape Cod over the
past 40 years or so came to appreciate the dedicated
work of Cape Cod Hospital Emergency Room
Nurse Faye Everson.
She was very involved in training EMTs and
Paramedics and holding all those who came to CCH to
a higher standard of care. She was strongly
committed to patient care and to all those who
provide it. Faye passed away on April 23,
2016. Rest in Peace Nurse Everson!
May 2, 2016
DCR FIRE
Former Dennis FD part time dispatcher, DCR
Barnstable Fire Tower operator, Cape Cod Times
reporter and news (fire) Photographer
Harold "Buzzy" Cobb
passed away at age 73 on April 20, 2016. Many
of the significant fires of the 70's - 2000's were
photographed by Buzzy. RIP.
April 21, 2016
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Long time Brewster Firefighter/Paramedic Glen Cefalo
retired on April 11, 2016 after 33.5 years in the
fire service which included working for both
Yarmouth and Brewster Fire Department's. Glen
was also very involved in the EMS System on Cape
Cod. Congrats on your retirement Glen!
April 12, 2016
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hyannis Fire District voters approved construction
of a new fire station to replace the current
headquarters at a special district meeting held on
Saturday April 9, 2016. A 2/3 majority was
required to approve spending approximately $18.5
Million for a new 33,000 square foot facility. The
vote by 1,673 voters was 1,228 in favor and 445
against, passing with about 74% of the voters
support.
The present fire station built in 1965 and added
onto in the 1980s was originally built for a
primarily call fire department with only 3 or 4
fulltime firefighters. The department today
has 12 personnel per shift with additional day staff
of over 50 employees. The apparatus floor,
once very spacious and open has been full for years
with larger apparatus, turnout gear, and equipment.
The new station will be built on a lot next to the
present station over the next couple years and then
the old station will come down.
April 12, 2016
JOINT BASE CAPE COD
Due to a couple long term injuries, the following
acting promotions have been made:
Out Injured: Capt Mike Ayotte Group B
Out Injured: Capt Ronald Densmore Group D
Out Injured: Lt Kevin St John Group C
Acting Capt: Lt Dennis Ragazzini Group B
Acting Capt: Lt Eric Weston Group D
Acting Lt: FF Frank Nye Group B
Acting Lt: FF Chad King Group C
Acting Lt: FF Jones Group D
April 12, 2016
2012 12TH ANNUAL FIREFIGHTER MDA CHILI CHALLENGE
The 12th Annual Cape Cod Firefighters Chili
Challenge was held on Mar 6, 2016 in Hyannis.
Results of the contest were as follows:
People's Choice:
1st Place Wareham FD
2nd Place: Mashpee FD
3rd Place: Hyannis FD
Chef's Cup:
1st Place: Yarmouth FD
2nd Place: Mashpee FD
3rd Place: Plymouth FD
Hottest Chili: Orleans FD (Once again!)
Congrats to all the teams that participated.
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
With the recent retirement of Fire Chief Mark
Sullivan, the following officers have been assigned
to acting positions.
Acting Fire Chief: Deputy Michael Small
Acting Deputy Chief: Capt Scott Thrasher
Acting Captain: Lieutenant Bruce Girouard
Acting Lieutenant: FF Terry Rogers
Feb 12, 2016
MARION FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Fire Chief Richard
J. "Rich" Guerzoni, age 61 passed away on
February 9m 2016. He joined the Marion Fire
Department in 1974 and became the department's first
full time Fire Chief in 2002. He retired in
2009.
Visiting hours Friday Feb 12, 2016 1600-2000 at
Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry
Highway, Wareham.
Funeral Service Saturday February 13, 2016 at 1000
at Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599
Cranberry Highway, Wareham followed by internment at
Evergreen Cemetery in Marion.
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to newly appointed Captain Craig
Thorton who was sworn in on January 29, 2016.
He is a 25 year member of the fire service, with 18
years on Harwich FD. He fills the Captain
position vacated by the promotion of Captain David
LeBlanc to Deputy Chief. Thorton has served as a
Lieutenant / Paramedic since 2012. Justyne
Walorz was recently appointed as Lieutenant.
Several other members were recognized including
Firefighter/Paramedic John Ayer for his 40 years (so
far) of service to the Town of Harwich. Congrats to
all for your service and achievements.
Jan 29, 2016
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE SERVICES
Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan is
retiring after 20 years as the head of the
Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.
Marshal Coan was a key leader in fire prevention,
fire training, development of the State's Haz Mat
Response Team system, the Incident Response and
Rehab units, and much more. He was frequently
a spokesman at tragic events across the state and
has represented the fire service on TV and other
media.
Marshal Coan will be succeeded by the Deputy State
Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostrosky who also previously
served as the Fire Chief of Uxbridge, MA.
Congrats to both and best wishes to Marshal Coan in
your retirement!
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Falmouth Fire Chief Mark Sullivan has retired after
40 years in the fire service. He served as
Falmouth's Chief for 5 years since 2010.
Deputy Chief Mike Small takes over as Acting Fire
Chief as of Jan 15, 2016.
The process of selecting the next chief is ongoing
and expected to be completed in the early Spring
2016.
Congratulations to both for their service!
Several other acting promotions will be announced
soon.
Jan 15, 2016
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Falmouth put a 1992 Sutphen pumper in service as
Engine 24 on January 15, 2016 allowing the West
Falmouth Fire Station #4 to once again have a fire
engine. It has been equipped with only a
pickup truck and 1 firefighter since November 2015
when the 1987 Ford pumper that was assigned went out
of service.
Jan 15, 2016
NANTUCKET FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Siasconset Fire Station in the east end of the
island was often staffed by a small handful of long
time dedicated call members. There has been a fire
station here for 121 years. On Jan 1, 2016 the
department required the five remaining members of
the station, all over age 65, to retire in
accordance with state regulations.
Jan 15, 2016
MARION FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Deputy Fire Chief Peter D. Robertson, age
69, passed away on Jan 7, 2016. He had been a
member of the Marion FD for over 40 years, serving
his last 15 years as Deputy Chief until his 2000
retirement. RIP.
Jan 15, 2016
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Lieutenant Michael Mason retired from the Harwich
Fire Department after some 30 years with the HFD and
36 total in the fire service on Jan 6, 2016.
Congratulations!
Firefighter/Paramedic Justyne Walorz was promoted to
Lieutenant on Jan 7, 2016. Congratulations!
Posted Jan 15, 2016
TRURO FIRE DEPARTMENT
Truro Fire Department has raised the bar for
training requirements for all members. The standards
have been raised to come inline with state
certifications expected by most departments as
minimum standards.
Cape Cod Time Story.
Jan 2016
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Recently promoted Captain Greg Dardia.
Jan 2016
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPT
The Barnstable Fire Department and IAFF Local 3276
regret to announce the passing of retired Barnstable
Firefighter William "Billy" Fleming, December 31,
2015. He served as a fulltime firefighter from 1989
to 2009.
Services were held on January 12, 2016
Posted Jan 1, 2016 - Updated Jan 16, 2016
BARNSTABLE POLICE LT DAVID CAMERON RETIRES
Congratulations to one of our friends in blue.
Barnstable Police Department Lieutenant David
Cameron worked his last official shift on Jan 1,
2016 after a 36+ year career with BPD.
Congrats Dave!
Posted Jan 1, 2016
BSO DISPATCHER DAVE DIAMOND RETIRES
One of the most recognizable voices on the scanner
for the past 20 years on Cape Cod has retired from
the Barnstable Sheriff's Department Communications
Center. Dave Diamond worked as a full time
dispatcher for the majority of his career.
Dispatching included the Sheriff's department,
Barnstable CMED, 10 Cape fire departments, and more
over the years. A few years ago he retired, but
remained on as one of the few, and in fact the last
of the part time spare dispatchers. He worked
his last shift on December 30, 2015 and signed off
as Operator 200. His professionalism, experience,
sense of humor, great stories, and special voice
will be missed. Congratulations Dave! Job well
done sir! KCA 376 & KCB 781 will never be the
same!
Posted Jan 1, 2016
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPT
Captain Michael White has retired after 29 years of
service as of Dec 4, 2015. Capt White joined Fal FD
in 1986. Congrats and enjoy your retirement!
Lt Robert Bergeron has been promoted to Captain and
FF Jeffery Waggatt has been promoted to Lieutenant.
Congratulations to both!
Dec 29, 2015
HARWICH FIRE DEPT
Lieutenant Mike Mason will be retiring effective
January 6, 2015. Congratulations and best wishes in
retirement Mike!
Firefighter/Paramedic Justyne Walorz will be
promoted to Lieutenant on Group 1 effective January
8, 2016. Congrats Justyne!
Dec 23, 2015
DENNIS FIRE DEPT
Retired call Lieutenant Leo Babineau (on the right
in this 1955 photo), age 93, passed away on Dec 4,
2015. A WWII Navy Vet, he was one of the founding
members of the Dennis Rescue Squad and served for 39
years, retiring as a Lieutenant. He was the father
of Dennis Capt Donald Babineau.
Posted Dec 23, 2015
BOURNE FIRE DEPT
An update on the staffing situation in Bourne.
According to reports, the town has found a way
within the budget to avoid fire department layoffs
and the subsequent losing of a $1.3 Million federal
SAFER grant for staffing. A $2.7 Million prop 2-1/2
override vote failed in October and threatened 8
fire department positions. The department will NOT
have to do any layoffs or station closings.
Posted Dec 23, 2015
OAK BLUFFS FIRE DEPARTMENT
A year after the old fire station was torn down,
OBFD crews moved into their brand new Fire-EMS
Station on Dec 6, 2015. The station located on
the site of the old station at Wing Road & County
Road has been dedicated to past Fire Chief Nelson W.
Amaral who served as chief for 34 years. The new
station is 20,250 sq feet, has 12 bays for apparatus
and was built for approximately $8.3 Million.
Congrats to Oak Bluffs!
Dec 23, 2015
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
An affirmative vote in the November 16, 2015 special
town meeting approved construction of a new Brewster
Fire-Rescue Headquarters station. $13.4 Million was
approved for construction of a 5 bay, 22,000 sq foot
facility that will be built behind the present
station. Construction is expected to begin by the
spring of 2017. The facility will replace the
1974 station that was originally a combined
police/fire station with no fulltime personnel.
Dec 23, 2015
HYANNIS FIRE DEPT
Hyannis recently made several permanent appointments
and promotions and has rearranged personnel on
shifts.
Congratulations to Captain Gregory Dardia, Lt
Jeffery Lamothe, Lt Nate Coughlin and Lt "KC"
Pike who were all made official in Nov 2015.
"A" SHIFT
Captain Eric Farrenkopf
Lt Thomas Lanman
Lt Keffery Lamothe
"B" SHIFT
Captain Gregory Dardia
Lt Jeffery Huska
Lt Kevin Black
"C" SHIFT
Captain Eric Kristofferson
Lt Robert Hennessy
Lt Nate Coughlin
"D" SHIFT
Captain Mark Storie
Lt Brian Lawrence
Lt Kenyon "KC" Pike
"E" SHIFT (DAY SHIFT)
Fire Chief Harold Brunelle
Deputy Chief Dean Melanson
Training Captain Thomas Kenney
Fire Prev Capt William Rex
Fire Prev Lt John Cosmo
EMS Supervisor Michael Medeiros
Master Mechanic Ronald Buscemi
Posted Dec 4, 2015
HARWICH FIRE DEPT
Retired Fire Chief Robert Hudson (left) , Age 80,
passed away on Sept 15, 2015. He served the
Harwich FD for 31 years retiring as Chief. He
lived in Florida for many years after his
retirement. Posted Dec 4, 2015
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The new Eastham Fire Chief Kent Farrenkopf was sworn
in on November 20, 2015. He was previously the
Deputy Chief in Harwich and has been in the fire
service for over 32 years. He replaces retired
Eastham Fire Chief Mark Foley. Farrenkopf's father
Richard served as the Hyannis Fire Chief for 10
years and his three brothers also served as officers
on Cape FDs.
Congrats Chief!
Dec 23, 2015
HYANNIS FIRE DEPT
Former Hyannis FD Firefighter / Paramedic Brett D.
Grandaw passed away on November 18, 2015 at age 55
after a brief hospitalization in Canton-Potsdam, NY.
He served as a Firefighter / Paramedic in Hyannis
for 23 years and also served for 17 years on the
MA-TF-1 FEMA team which was deployed in 1996 to the
bombing at the Atlanta to the 1996 Olympics and to
the collapses of the World Trade Center in New York
City on 9-11-01. Brett was a good friend and will be
dearly missed by many. R.I.P. my friend.
Obituary
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPT
Several vital apparatus have been taken out of
service. Engine 24, Engine 20, Breaker 16, and
Breaker 17 all removed from service for mechanical
failures. West Falmouth Station #4 without a fire
truck. Nov 15, 2015
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Harwich promoted Capt David LeBlanc to Deputy Chief
and Firefighter Scott Tyldesley to Lieutenant at a
ceremony at the Harwich FD on Nov 11, 2015.
HARWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Harwich Fire has announced that Captain David
LeBlanc will be promoted to Deputy Chief in November
to fill the position vacated by Deputy Kent
Farrenkopf leaving to become the Eastham Chief.
LeBlanc started out with the Dennis FD and has
served with Harwich as a dispatcher, firefighter,
Lieutenant, and Captain. He has also been the
fire investigator. Congrats!
Oct 26, 2015
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Eastham has selected Harwich Deputy Fire Chief Kent
Farrenkopf to become the next Eastham Fire Chief
replacing Chief Mark Foley in November 2015.
Farrenkopf has been the Harwich Deputy since
November 2011. Prior to that he had served as
a shift Captain, Lieutenant, and firefighter.
His father Richard Farrenkopf had served as the Chie
in Hyannis during the 1980s. Three of his brothers
have also served in the fire service as Captains in
Hyannis and Dennis. Congrats!
Oct 26, 2015
EASTHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Eastham Fire Chief Mark Foley will be retiring in
mid November after 2 years as Chief.
TRURO FIRE DEPARTMENT
Truro's new Fire Chief Tim Collins started in the
fire service with Dartmouth FD in the 1970's.
He became a Paramedic in the mid 1980s and most
recently worked for the Lakeville, MA Fire
Department as a Lieutenant/Shift Commander /
Paramedic. He takes over from Chief Brian
Davis who retired in September 2015. Congrats to
both! Oct 26, 2015
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Deputy Fire Chief Ronald E. Forsberg, age
82, passed away on October 4, 2015. He was a
US Army Vet from the Korean War. He served on
the Bourne FD for 29 years, retiring in 1997 as a
Deputy. Oct 2015
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The town of Bourne has voted to cut its budget
rather than approving a Prop 2-1/2 override.
The impact on the town and the services provided
could be very significant. The Fire Department could
loose 4 positions due to the cuts, but the impact
could be much worse since a Federal grant has
covered the cost of 8 other firefighter/paramedics
for the past couple years. The grant is
subject to the town picking up the full cost after 3
years which is coming to an end.
Loosing 12 personnel is the same as loosing 3 per
shift from a department that has a maximum of only
11 personnel on a shift to cover 3 of their 4
stations with basic 24 hour staffing. A
similar cut of 12 personnel in 1991 devastated the
department for years closing the Pocasset station
(the only staffed station south of the canal) and
the Sagamore station to the east. Response times to
some calls increased from as few as 2 or 3 minutes
to 15 or 20 minutes or more in some cases during
multiple calls.
At best Bourne has a Deputy, Lieutenant, and 3
Firefighter/Paramedics at Station 1, a Lieutenant
and 2 firefighters at Station 3, and the same at
Station 4. Often less personnel are on duty due to
scheduled leaves, illnesses or injuries with a
minimum of only 9 personnel on duty in town.
The department has already cut 1/3 of the Lieutenant
positions out of the budget and routinely only
maintains 2 personnel at Station 3.
Bourne responds to approximately 4,600+ emergency
calls annually, more than 2 times as many calls as
they handled in 1992 (1,753 calls). Many of
these calls occur simultaneously which can greatly
increase response times to medical emergencies
throughout the town. Loss of personnel or
closing of stations would make it difficult for the
town to provide the most basic emergency services to
its citizens..
PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Plymouth Fire Department lost one of its own on
October 20, 2015. Plymouth Firefighter Anthony
Colarusso, age 39, passed from a battle with
esophageal cancer. He was a US Navy vet, who
joined the fire department after serving his
country. He served Plymouth 8 years as a
Firefighter, rescue diver, instructor, and leader.
He was a member of Plymouth IAFF 1768.
PROVINCETOWN FIRE RESCUE
Provincetown regrets to announce the passing of
former Provincetown Board of Fire Engineers and
Rescue Squad leader Marilyn L. Monks who passed away
Oct 15, 2015 after a battle with cancer. She was a
paramedic and RN and worked for both Ptown FD and
Lower Cape Ambulance for many years. Graveside
service will be Oct 28, 2015 at 1100 hrs at
Provincetown Cemetery. Oct 2015
ROCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Rochester FD regrets to announce the passing of FF/EMT
Steven Faustino, age 40, on October8, 2015. He
served the Town of Rochester for 25 years. He
passed away from cancer.
Oct 2015
COMM FIRE DEPT
Congrats to Louis Sassone promoted to Lieutenant.
Also to acting Lt Gordon Williams.
Note: Lt Jason Davern will continue to serve as EMS
Officer.
Oct 2015
COMM FIRE DEPT
Congratulations to Brian Morrison, promoted to
Captain of Group 2. He has been a member of
the department for many years and previously served
as a Lieutenant. He replaces Capt Paul Rhude
who became the new Nantucket Fire Chief this summer.
Jason Davern was promoted to Lieutenant replacing
the position created when Capt Morrison was
promoted. Davern served as the COMM EMS
Officer.
Sept 2015
FALMOUTH FIRE CHIEF TO RETIRE
Falmouth Fire Chief Mark Sullivan has been in the
fire service for 40 years, serving as Falmouth FD's
Chief since 2010. Prior to serving as chief he had
been a paramedic, Lieutenant, and Deputy Chief.
Chief Sullivan plans to retire in January 2016.
STORY
Sept 10, 2015
TRURO FIRE DEPT SELECTS INTERIM FIRE CHIEF
Truro Fire Chief Brian Davis will retire soon and
the Town of Truro has selected an interim Fire Chief
to take over for Davis. Tim Collins, a
Lakeville Lieutenant/Paramedic will become the Truro
Chief.
Sept 10, 2015
DENNIS FIRE DEPT
FF Tim Tobin has retired after 34 years with the
Dennis FD. Congrats!
Aug 2015
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPT
Falmouth FD regrets to announce the passing of
retired Falmouth Firefighter Robert Marshall
on Aug 16, 2015 at age 82. He joined the Falmouth FD
as a 14 year old Jr FF in the early 50's and became
a fulltime firefighter in 1955, working 33 years
until his retirement in 1988. He was the father of
recently retired Captain James Marshall.
COMM FIRE DEPT
Firefighter Rick Gallo retired in July 2015.
WELLFLEET FIRE DEPT
Wellfleet Firefighter / Paramedic James Willis
retired effective July 1, 2015 after 24 years of
service with Wellfleet FD. Congrats!
HYANNIS FIRE DEPT
With the recent retirements of Lt Richard Knowlton
and FF Richard McCormack, there have been several
promotions and hirings.
Captain William Rex has moved from Shift D to Fire
Prevention.
Lt. Thomas Kenney has been promoted to the
departments new Training Captain.
Lt Robert Hennessy is Acting Captain on Group D
FF Andrew Kleamenakis is Acting Lt on Group B
FF Jeffery Lamothe is Acting Lt on Group A
FF Jonathan Talin is Acting Lt on Group C
Hyannis hired former Plymouth FD Mechanic Ronald
Buscemi as the new Dept Master Mechanic.
Several new firefighters were hired to replace those
who retired or were promoted.
Aug 2015
MARION FIRE DEPT
The Town of Marion appointed Brian Jackvony as the
new Fire Chief replacing retired Fire Chief Thomas
Joyce in July 2015. Chief Jackvony is a
veteran firefighter with 24 years on the Providence
FD, serving as a Captain, and as an Assistant Chief
with the Cumberland RI FD for 8 years prior to
coming to Marion. Congrats!
EASTHAM FIRE DEPT
Fire Chief Mark Foley has announced his intention to
retire in the Fall 2015.
NANTUCKET FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMM FD Capt Paul Rhude has been selected to replace
retiring Nantucket Fire Chief Mark McDougall.
McDougall is a 25 year member of NFD, serving the
last 9 years as chief. Rhude is a Captain on COMM
FD, and previously served as a Lieutenant. He began
his fire service career in Cotuit, then Mashpee,
prior to joining COMM. Congrats Paul!
July 2015
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Lieutenant / Paramedic Rick Knowlton retired from
the HYFD on June 30, 2015 after more than 32 years
of service in Hyannis. He started out with the
Yarmouth FD prior to joining Hyannis in 1982.
Congrats Rick! July 2015
BARNSTABLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
Chief Deputy of Communications Peter Thomas retired
from the BSO on June 25, 2015. Peter served the BSO
for 35 years, starting out as a dispatcher and
working his way to the Director of Communication
position where he served for many years. His
public safety career goes back to the early 1970s as
a call firefighter in Osterville, a fulltime
dispatcher in Harwich, and his many years of
leadership in communications. Congrats Peter. July
2015
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Yarmouth made it official in June 2015 naming acting
fire chief Phillip Simonian as the town's official
new Fire Chief. He joined the Yarmouth FD in 1983
and worked his way up through the ranks to Deputy in
2010 and acting chief since 2013. Congrats to
him. July 2015
LOWER CAPE AMBULANCE
Long time Paramedic with Lower Cape Ambulance Brandy
Powers-Tarala recently retired from LCA to return to
her hometown Spokane, Washington. She was very
active in the Cape EMS and will be missed. Best
wishes Brandy!
July 2015
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Firefighter Paul Consalves retired from the FFD in
May 2015. He had been a member of the Falmouth FD
since 1978. July 2015
SANDWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sandwich FD regrets to announce the passing of long
time retired Fire Chief Ferdinand Louis "Freddie"
Alvezi, age 88, one June 2, 2015. Chief Alvezi was
the first full time fire chief in Sandwich serving
25 years as Chief from 1965-1989. He was also
a WWII Navy veteran.
Visiting: Friday June 5, 2015 from
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Nickerson Bourne Funeral
Home, 154 Route 6A, Sandwich.
Funeral Mass at the Corpus Christi
Parish, 234 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, East Sandwich
on Saturday June 6, 2015 at 10:30 hours. Internment
at the Sandwich Town Cemetery on Route 130
will follow.
June 4, 2015
ORLEANS FIRE DEPT
Fire Inspector Robert Felt recently retired. Greg
Baker is serving as the new Fire Inspector. June
2015
BARNSTABLE COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS
After almost forever, the familiar voices of Britt &
Robyn Crosby will no longer be routinely heard over
the air as dispatchers for the Barnstable County
Sheriff's Department Communications Center which
dispatches for 10 of the Cape Cod Fire Departments,
as well as Barnstable County Control, Barnstable
CMED, and the forever loved KCB 781 and KCA 376.
Robyn started out with BSO in the mid 1980s, leaving
for about 21 (kid) years, and returning in 2008 for
the past 7 or so years on a part time basis. She
also served 28 years as a fulltime dispatcher at
COMM FD from 1982 until retiring in 2011. During her
career in public safety communications over 33
years, she worked during some of the largest
incidents including PTown Whalers Wharf and the
Crosby Yacht Yard fire. She was also recognized
as Tele-Communicator of the year by the region and
state.
Britt began in 1987 and completed 27 years as a per
diem Spare dispatcher full-filling a dream dating
back to his first scanner days in the early 1970s.
His almost 40 years of public service also included
35 years at COMM FD.
April 10, 2015
EASTHAM FIRE DEPT
Eastham FD regrets to announce the passing of
Retired Captain Brian Edmunds, age 57, on April 1,
2015. Capt Edmunds was a 34 year member of
Eastham FD, a founding member and President of Local
2975, and father of Orleans FD Firefighter Doug
Edmunds.
Visiting hours will be held at Nickerson Funeral
Home, 77 Eldredge Parkway, Orleans on Friday, April
10 from 5 to 7 pm. Services Mass on April 11th, from
9 to 10 AM. at United Methodist Church of Orleans,
73 main St, Orleans with a reception to follow at
Elks Mckoy road Eastham.
COTUIT FIRE DEPT
Captain David Pierce recently retired after 30+
years with the Cotuit Fire Department. April 2015
SANDWICH FIRE DEPT
The Sandwich FD will not be housing an engine at the
East Sandwich Station 2. The department recently
purchased a new Engine-Tanker to replace the engine
housed at that station. There are only a few members
living in that part of town and the station remains
unstaffed despite years of attempts to add personnel
to open it. The station was never designed to house
personnel and has served as a call station only
since built in the early 1970s. The new engine will
be housed at the main station down town. A brush
truck and tanker will remain in the station on Route
6A. March 2015.
PROVINCETOWN FIRE DEPT
Provincetown FD regrets to announce the passing of
long time PFD Fire and Rescue Squad member
Ronald "Ronnie" White
at age 81 on March 16, 2015. A lifelong resident of
Ptown and career electrician, he joined the PFD in
1956 and remained a member until his passing. He was
one of the original EMTs on Cape Cod and was a
graduate of CIEMSS Paramedic Class I in the mid
1970s. He most recently served as Fire Rescue
District Chief, having previously served as 18 year
Captain of the Rescue Squad and Captain of Engine
No. 1.
He was truly one of the pioneers of Cape Cod Fire
EMS. See the following for service arrangements.
March 19, 2015
OBITUARY
BOURNE FIRE DEPT
Bourne has appointed Norman "Spanky" Sylvester Jr
as the new Fire Chief. Chief Sylvester started out
in Wareham and then joined the Hyannis FD where he
served as a Firefighter/Paramedic for many years. He
was promoted to LT about 3 years ago and has most
recently served as a Fire Prevention officer in
Hyannis. He is also a long time member of the Mass
Dist 1 Haz Mat Team.
He was appointed chief Feb 28, 2015.
He replaced Fire Chief Martin Greene who recently
retired after 33 years with Bourne FD and as Chief
for the past 4 years.
Congrats to both!
BOURNE FIRE DEPT
Lt Paul Weeks has been appointed to permanent Deputy
Fire Chief as of Dec 2014. Deputy Weeks replaces the
vacancy created by the retirement of Deputy David
"Skip" Kingsbury last year. Congrats. Jan 2015
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPT
Captain James Marshall has retired from the Falmouth
FD with 30 years of service.
Also in Falmouth, FF Ralph Moniz Jr retired with 32
years of service and FF Kevin Kelly retired with 20
years of service.
WAREHAM FIRE DIST
Captain Ed Brundage Jr has retired from the Wareham
FD after 42 years of service. Dec 2015
HYANNIS FIRE DEPT
Hyannis has promoted Lt Mark Storie to Captain of
Group 2 replacing retired Capt Craig Farrenkopf.
Hyannis also promoted FF Brian Lawrence to
Lieutenant.
Congrats to both for their achievements! Jan
2015
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain Craig Farrenkopf is retiring from the
Hyannis FD after some 45 years of service. He became
a fulltime member of the department in 1972, was one
of the early Hyannis EMTs, a founding member of IAFF
Local 2172, and a long time Captain. His Father
Richard was a longtime Hyannis Fire Chief, one of
his brothers Eric is also a Hyannis FD Captain,
another brother Richard retired from the Dennis FD
as a Captain, and his younger brother Kent is a
Deputy Chief in Harwich. Congrats Captain Craig!
Dec 27, 2014
COMM FIRE DEPT
Lieutenant John Tavares is retiring after some 35
years as a member of the COMM FD as of December 29,
2014. Lt Tavares served as a call member, fulltime
dispatcher, fulltime firefighter, paramedic, and
Lieutenant for many years. Best wishes John and
Congrats!
COMM Firefighter Gary Johnson is also retiring after
many years.
Dec 27, 2014
BREWSTER FIRE DEPT
Captain Don LaBonte has retired after 30 years of
service.
Nov 2014
HYANNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired, long time member of the Hyannis FD,
FF/Dispatcher Robert McGorty passed away on October
8, 2014. He was 72. Bob was "the voice" of the Hyannis FD for
many years and was well known for his distinct way
of announcing calls. He served HYFD for 32 years and
was a charter member of IAFF Local 2172 retiring in
2002. As Bob said
many, many times.... "Hyannis Fire Alarm, KCD 454
clear!" RIP Robert. Oct 10, 2014
Arrangements: Wake @ Doane, Beal & Ames; Thurs
Oct 16, 2014 1700-2000,
with a Memorial at 2000 hrs. Burial on Friday Oct
17, 2014 1100 in Clinton, MA at St Johns Cemetery.
Obituary
CHATHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Chatham Fire Department has moved out of their
long time Depot Street station and into temporary
quarters at the Chatham DPW on Crowell Road. The
construction of a new station is expected to take
about 18 months.
Sept 24, 2014
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Thomas Burchell has been promoted to Captain of
Group 4. "TJ" has been a member of the COMM FD for
many years, serving as a Lieutenant and paramedic.
He previously was a member of the Hyannis FD. He
replaces retired Captain Brady Rogers.
Enrique Arrascue has been promoted to Lieutenant,
replacing Lt Burchell. Arrascue is also a paramedic
and a former Yarmouth FD member.
Sept 24, 2014
COMM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired COMM FD Senior Private
Horace Manley "Gus"
Crosby III passed away on September 19, 2014. He was
73. Gus was the first permanent fireman in
Osterville in 1966. He was a founding member of IAFF
Local 2346 and a beloved member of the department
for 33 years.
AQUINNAH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Retired Aquinnah Fire Chief Walter E Delaney passed
away at age 84 on August 24, 2014. He served as the
town's fire chief from 1994 to 2011.
Sept 24, 2014
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Dennis FD will be dedicating a 9/11 Memorial in
front of the Fire Headquarters at 0900 on September
11, 2014. All are invited to attend.
Sept 1, 2014
SANDWICH FIRE DEPT
Peter Halliday has been promoted to Lieutenant.
Congrats!
Sept 1, 2014
"THE COUNTY LIST"
BARNSTABLE COUNTY FIRE
CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
FIREFIGHTER ENTRY LEVEL SCREENING EXAMINATION
- For Fulltime Firefighter/EMT
- For Fulltime Firefighter/Paramedic
- Written exam will be held on Saturday November 22,
2014
- Applications no later than September 15, 2014
****
SEE FULL INFORMATION PAGE *****
Posted August 24, 2014
COMM FIRE DEPT
Captain D "Brady" Rogers has announced his pending
retirement. He joined COMM FD in the late 1970s, was
one of the original COMM fulltime dispatchers, a
paramedic, Lieutenant, and Captain for a number of
years. He also served the Cotuit FD briefly as their
first fulltime firefighter in the 1980s.
August 2014
COMM FIRE DEPT
COMM FD also recently enacted a major shift / group
change in July 2014 as follows:
Group 1: Capt Richard Sargent
Lt John Tavares, Lt Tom Burchell, Lt Eric
Sabatinelli
Group 2: Capt Paul Rhude
Lt James Gardner, Lt Chris Adams, Lt Brian Morrison
Group 3: Capt Sean Greene
Lt Roger Aalto, Lt Tom Goodearl, Lt Dan Osgood
Group 4: Capt Brady Rogers
Lt Eric Bengston, Lt Tom Miskiv, Lt Matt Dillon
August 2014
COMM FIRE DEPT
Paramedic Jason Davern was promoted to EMS at COMM
FD in the Spring of 2014. He replaced retired EMS
Officer LT Rick Scherbarth.
August 2014
HARWICH FIRE DEPT
Congrats to Leighanne Deering who became the
Harwich Fire Department's first female Lieutenant in
July 2014. She is a long time member of HFD
and is a paramedic.
August 2014
MASHPEE FIRE DEPT
Mashpee FD recently promoted Joseph Peltier to
Captain of Group 2. He has served as a Lieutenant
for a number of years.
Mashpee also promoted Nicole Stanley to Lieutenant.
She becomes the first female Lieutenant in the
Mashpee FD. She has been a firefighter/paramedic
with MFD for many tears.
Congrats to both!
August 2014
ORLEANS FIRE
Orleans FD promoted Timothy Gula to Captain of Group
1 in July 2014.
Orleans also promoted 4 senior privates: Joseph
Lang, Douglas Edmonds, Thomas Pelegrino, and Wayne
Robillard. Congrats to all!
August 2014
EASTHAM FIRE DEPT
Long time Eastham FD Captain Steve Burns retired in
July 2014!
William Piltzecker was promoted to Captain of Group
1.
Congrats and best wishes to both!
August 2014
CHATHAM FIRE DEPT
Chatham promoted Mark Higgins to Captain of Group 2
in 2013 after the retirement of Capt Kate Hansen.
Higgins was previously a Lieutenant.
R J Sylvester was then promoted to Lieutenant.
August 2014
BOURNE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Deputy Chief David "Skip" Kingsbury will be retiring
effective Sept 2014. He joined the Bourne FD in Sept
1982 and served all ranks including serving as the
Acting Fire Chief for several years. Congrats and
best wishes!
Lt. James Brown also recently retired. He joined
Bourne FD in 1985 and retired in July 2014.
Fire Chief Martin Greene has also announced his
intention to retire in early 2015.
August 2014
SANDWICH FIRE DEPT
Congratulations to former Lt. Jason Viveiros who has
been selected as the new Fire Chief in the Town of
Halifax, MA. He will replace former Halifax chief
William Carrico II who interestingly vacated that
position to become the chief in Sandwich!
Longtime Lieutenant Richard Lizzotte retired from
Sandwich FD in July 2014. Congrats and best wishes!
Tammy Pimental has been promoted to Lieutenant. She
is the first female to hold the position in
Sandwich. Congrats.
Dan Keane has been promoted to Fire Prevention
Officer replacing JJ Burke who was recently
promoted to Deputy Chief.
August 2014
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPT
A number of personnel changes have taken place in
Yarmouth.
With the retirements of well known Yarmouth FD
members including Capt Charles Talbot, and Lt Steve
Falletti, the follow is the present shift assigments
as of July 2014:
Group A: Capt David Morley
Lt Chris Caton, Lt Mike McCarthy, Actg L Jason
Moriarity
Group B: Capt Tom Lundquist
Lt Mark Omerzu, Lt Joe Mullin, Lt Mark Abboud
Group C: Capt Jerry Walsh
Lt Dale Starr, Lt John Harbor, Actg Lt John Harbor
Group D: Capt Roupin Baker
Lt Ron Nipolitan, Lt Corey Kittla, Lt Kevin Huck
Lt Matt Bearse has joined Capt Jamie Armstrong in
Fire Prevention
Lt Patrick Fontaine is the EMS Officer.
Both Acting Fire Chief Philip Simonian and Acting
Deputy Jon Sawyer continue to await permanent
appointments pending the official retirement of
previous chief Michael Walker.
Update August 2014
EASTHAM FIRE DEPT
Retired Lt Ronald l. Alexander passed away in August
2014. He was a member of Eastham FD and served as
the fire inspector as well as being Eastham's first
paramedic.
MASHPEE FIRE DEPT
Mashpee made it official in March 2014 when Acting
Chief Thomas Rullo was made the fulltime Fire Chief.
Chief Rullo had served as Deputy since 2012. Prior
to coming to the Cape he served in Florida. He
replaced retired chief George baker.
Jack Phelan was promoted to Deputy Chief in May
2014. Phelan has been a Captain and paramedic for
many years with the Mashpee FD.
August 2014
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPT
After over 117 years as a combination call and
fulltime fire department, the Falmouth Fire Rescue
has retired the last 3 call personnel and become a
100% paid department as of
June 2014.
The distinction of being the last standing members
of the call department goes to Doug Martin, Richard
"Doc" Henry, and Joe Kelley who were presented with
gold badges and plaques in June 2014.
OAK BLUFFS FIRE DEPT
Oak Bluffs was approved for a new fire headquarters
in a recent town meeting. The plan is to move all
apparatus from the current station to the town's DPW
facility in the fall 2014. The present station will
be torn down and the lot prepared for construction
to begin on a new facility which is expected to take
about 15 months to occupy. June 2014.
OAK BLUFFS
John Rose was promoted to fulltime Fire Chief of Oak
Bluffs in May 2014.
SANDWICH FIRE
Sandwich FD Deputy Chief Thomas Corriveau is
retiring July 2014 after many years with the
Sandwich FD. The new deputy chief will be John "J.J."
Burke who has previously served as the Fire
Prevention Officer. June 2014
ORLEANS FIRE
Orleans has appointed Geof Deering to serve as the
new Deputy Fire Chief. Deering has served as Captain
and is a paramedic. He fills the vacancy created
when Dep Anthony Pike was promoted to Chief. June
2014
WEST BARNSTABLE FIRE
The new WBFD Deputy Fire Chief David Paananen began
his new job on May 12, 2014. The Deputy has been a
Captain at WBFD for a number of years and is also a
paramedic. May 12, 2014
ORLEANS FIRE
Deputy Chief Anthony "Tony" Pike will become the
Fire
Chief on May 15, 2014 as Chief William Quinn Jr
retires. Chief Pike has been the Deputy since 2008
and is a long time member of the Orleans FD serving
as firefighter, paramedic, and Captain. May 2014
ORLEANS FIRE
Fire Chief William Quinn Jr., a long time member of
the Orleans Fire Department and Fire Chief since
2007 will be retiring May 2014. He served as Fire
Chief since the 2007 retirement of previous Chief
Steve Edwards. Congratulations and best wishes
Chief. May 7, 2014
DUXBURY FIRE
Active duty Firefighter John E. "Jack" Thomas passed
away April 27, 2014 at age 56. He served the Duxbury
FD for 28 years as a Firefighter/EMT and member of
Duxbury Local 2167.
PLYMOUTH POLICE
The Plymouth Police Department regrets to announce
the Line of Duty Death of Police Officer Gregg
Maloney on April 1, 2014. He was a motorcycle
officer and member of the Plymouth PD for 17 years.
Wake: Monday April 7, 2014 Cartmell's Funeral Home,
83 Court St, Plymouth 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Funeral: Tuesday April 8, 2014 St Peters Church, 84
Court St, Plymouth, 11:00 AM.
April 2014
BOSTON FIRE
Thousands of firefighters from around the world,
including hundreds from the Cape area attended the
wakes and funerals of two Boston firefighters killed
in the line of duty at a 9 alarm fire at 298 Beacon
Street in the Back Bay on March 26, 2014. Services
for Lt Edward Walsh E33 were held in Watertown on
April 2 & 3, and for FF Michael Kennedy L15 in West
Roxbury April 3 & 4.
April 2014
FALMOUTH HOSPITAL
Congratulations to Virginia B. "Ginny" Brodeur RN
upon her retirement from the Falmouth Hospital
Emergency Room. Ginny has been around the ER for
nearly 40 years and will surely be missed by many
she has helped over the years. Best wishes to her in
retirement. April 2014.
FALMOUTH FIRE
Falmouth Fire Department has made the following
promotions permanent effective March 16, 2014:
Timothy Smith has been promoted to Deputy Chief. Smith has
been serving as Acting Deputy Chief for some time.
Prior to that he served as Captain and Lieutenant.
He is also a paramedic.
Lt Scott Thrasher has been promoted to Captain of Shift 3.
FF Ann Bartos has been promoted to Lieutenant on Group 4. She
becomes the first female to hold such rank in the
Falmouth Fire Department.
Congratulations to all of the personnel. March 2014
HYANNIS FIRE
Lt Norman "Spanky" Sylvester was
promoted to Fire Prevention Officer filling the
position created by the retirement of Lt Don Chase
in July 2013.
Fire Prevention Officer John Cosmo was promoted to Lt FPO.
FF Greg Dardia was promoted to Lieutenant.
All of these promotions took place in recent months.
Posted March 2014.
ONSET FIRE
The Onset Fire District has made Raymond Goodwin the
permanent Fire Chief of the department. Goodwin has
been serving as the acting chief, filling the
vacancy created by the retirement and passing of
long time chief Howard Andersen. Goodwin is a long
time member of the Onset FD. Congrats and best
wishes to him. March 2014
BREWSTER FIRE
Deputy Chief William Harrison has resigned according
to local news. He reportedly had been investigated
for alleged violations of town policies. He served
as deputy since 2007 and was a 33 year member of the
department.
Feb 27, 2014
SANDWICH FIRE
The new
Sandwich Fire Chief William Carrico II began
serving Sandwich in February 2014. Chief Carrico
previously served as the Chief at Halifax Fire since
2009 and before that served as a Deputy Chief in
Duxbury FD. He replaces Chief George Russell who
recently retired. Welcome Chief.
Feb 2014
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EASTHAM FIRE
The new Fire Chief Mark Foley took over in February
2014. Foley previously served as Eastham's Deputy
Chief and prior to that was on the Yarmouth FD. He
has served actively for many years at the fire
academy and on the County Retirement Board. He
replaced Chief Glen Olson who recently retired.
Congratulations Chief. Feb 2014
HYANNIS FIRE DEPT
Firefighter / Master Mechanic Richard Randall
retired Feb 3, 2014 after 24 years of service with
the Hyannis FD. The entire apparatus fleet was
replaced and modernized during his tenure in
Hyannis. Congrats and best wishes. Feb 3, 2014
SANDWICH FIRE
Sandwich has selected William Carrico to serve as
the new Fire Chief. Carrico has been the Halifax
Chief since 2009. Prior to that, he served as the
Deputy in Duxbury. He replaces retired chief George
Russell. Jan 2014
EASTHAM FIRE
Eastham has appointed Deputy Chief Mark Foley to
become the new Fire Chief replacing retired chief
Glenn Olson. Jan 2014
FALMOUTH FIRE
Falmouth Firefighter Gary Sabens is retiring from
the Falmouth FD. Gary joined the FFD in 1978, was a
member of CIEMSS Paramedic Class 6 in 1981, and
served as EMS officer for Falmouth FD for many
years. He retires in February 2014. Good luck Gary!
Jan 2014
PLYMPTON FIRE
The Plympton Fire Department for years shared its
radio channel with the Plympton Police and was
dispatched by the State Police in Middleboro. Early
in 2014, Plympton Fire will be dispatched by the
Duxbury Fire Communications center. Dec 2013
CARVER FIRE
The Carver Fire Department has been approved for a
new Central Fire Station.
It will be located on the Carver FD training
facility property up the street from the present
station. Dec 2013
DENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Captain Richard Farrenkopf will be retiring
effective November 30, 2013 after 42 years in the
fire service, 4 with Harwich and the past 38 with
Dennis FD. He has been a Captain for the past 20
years and has been a Paramedic for over 30 years.
Capt Farrenkopf's father was the Fire Chief in
Hyannis during the 1980s. His brothers Craig and
Eric are both Captains in Hyannis and his brother
Kent is the Deputy Chief in Harwich. Best wishes to
"Dickie" in his retirement!
Lt Tony Kent will be promoted to Captain replacing Capt
Farrenkopf effective Dec 1, 2013. He has been a
member of the Dennis FD for 27 years, the past 13 as
a Lieutenant. Congrats Tony!
Firefighter Dan "Flippy" O'Connell has been promoted
Lieutenant effective Dec 1, 2013. He has been a
member of the Dennis FD for 17 years. Congrats and
best wishes!
Nov 10, 2013
ONSET FIRE DEPT
Onset Fire District appointed Capt Raymond Goodwin
to the position of Acting Fire Chief in October 2013
following the passing of long time Fire Chief Howard
Andersen. Nov 2013
YARMOUTH FIRE
There have been some changes at the Yarmouth FD.
With the departure of Chief Michael Walker, Deputy
Phil Simonian has been made Acting Chief
Fire Prevention Captain Jon Sawyer has been made
Acting Deputy Chief
The retirements of Capt Michael Caruso and Captain
Charles Talbott and Lt Steve Falletti have resulted
in the following as Shift Assignments as of Oct 2013
Group A
Capt David Morley, Lt Matt Bearse, Lt Chris Caton, Lt Michael
McCarthy
Group B
Capt Thomas Lundquist, Actg Lt Harbour, Lt Joe Mullin, Lt
Mark Abboud
Group C
Capt Jerry Walsh (Mil Leave), Actg Capt Mark Omerzu, Lt
Robert Kittla, Lt Dale Starr
Group D
Capt Roupin Baker, Lt Napolitan, Lt Corey Kittla, Lt Kevin
Huck
New FOA Kelly Donavan
Oct 29, 2013
ONSET FIRE
Retired Onset Fire Chief Howard B Andersen, age 58,
passed away on October 4, 2013 after a long battle
against cancer. "Howie" joined the Onset FD at age
15 in 1970 and was a member for 43 years, serving as
Chief for the past 16 years. He also served as a
member of the Otis FD, Wareham FD, and DCR District
2. He was highly respected and will be missed not
only by his family and the Onset FD, but by many
others across the state who saw him as a leader,
friend, and example of dedication to service. RIP
Chief. Visiting hours will be on Friday October 11
and a Funeral on Saturday October 12, 2013.
SERVICES.
SANDWICH FIRE
Fire Chief George Russell has announced his planned
retirement in January 2014. Chief Russell is a long
time member of SFD serving as a paramedic and
officer, and Chief since 2005. Sept 2013
EASTHAM FIRE
Fire Chief Glen Olson has served Eastham as the Fire
Chief for 14 years. He joined the Eastham FD over 30
years ago and also worked for the Hyannis FD for a
number of years as a paramedic firefighter. He will
retire in October 2013. Sept 2013
MASHPEE FIRE
Mashpee Fire Chief George Baker has been a member of
the Mashpee FD for 30 years, the last 20 years as
Fire Chief. His last day of work will be Friday Sept
20, 2013. A retirement party is being planned for
Oct 11, 2013. Contact Mashpee FD for details.
Congrats to Chief Baker! Sept 2013
ONSET FIRE
Onset Fire Chief Howard "Howie" Andersen was
recognized at a September 8, 2013 retirement party.
A member of the Onset Fire Department for 43 years
and Fire Chief for the past 16 years, Chief Andersen
has long been respected for his leadership,
knowledge, and dedication to not only Onset, but to
the fire service throughout the Cape and Plymouth
Counties as well as the state. Health issues have
brought about the retirement. Best wishes to him,
his family, and the Onset FD. Sept 2013
BOURNE FIRE
Bourne FD received a SAFER grant that enabled the
busy department to hire 8 additional personnel and
appoint 8 new Lieutenants. Previously, the
department had 4 shifts of 9 personnel. Typically
being a Deputy shift commander at Station 1, a duty
Lieutenant at Station 1, 3 firefighters at Station
1, 2 firefighters at Station 3 and 2 firefighters at
Station 4. With only 2 officers on duty, nearly
every call in town required the response of either
the Deputy or Lieutenant from HQ in a second
vehicle.
The additional personnel bring normal shift strength
up to 11 on duty, with the same staffing off Station
1, but now 3 personnel at both Station 3 and 4,
including a Lieutenant at each. This reduces the
amount of vehicles on the road for most runs and
provides a degree of efficiency and safety that come
with sufficient staffing.
The Officers of the Bourne Fire Department are now
as follows:
Fire Chief Martin Greene
Group 1 Deputy David Pelonzi
Group 1 Lieutenants: J Brown, R Haden, T Simpson
Group 2 Deputy Joseph Carrara
Group 2 Lieutenants: P Weeks, D Dupius, G Taylor
Group 3 Deputy David "Skip" Kingsbury
Group 3 Lieutenants: B Ferro, T Swartz, G Edgecomb
Group 4 Deputy David Cody
Group 4 Lieutenants: P Eldridge, P Tura, J Pomar
August 2013
COMM FIRE
COMM has made two promotions. Paul Rhude has been
promoted to Captain and Dan Osgood has been promoted
to Lieutenant. These vacancies were created when
Byron Eldridge was promoted from Captain to Deputy.
Congrats to the new officers. Aug 2013
YARMOUTH FIRE
Deputy Phil Simonian has been made acting Fire Chief
in the absence of Chief Walker.
Aug 22, 2013
ONSET FIRE
Onset Fire Chief Howard Anderson will retire Sept 8,
2013. A party will be held at the Elks in Wareham
from 4-8 PM. Tickets $35. 43 Years of Service!
MIDDLEBOROUGH FIRE
Middleborough FD suffered the LODD loss of one of
their own on July 22, 2013 when 50 year old FF David
Brier passed away from an apparent heart attack. He
was a 10 year veteran of MFD.
July 2013
DENNIS FIRE
Dennis FD has hired 4 additional personnel which
will enable the department to permanently assign an
ambulance to north Dennis for the first time ever.
Staffing will go from 2 at Station 2 to 3 at Station
2. Previously, all calls in the North Dennis
districts for medicals got an engine and an
ambulance response. July 2013
BOURNE FIRE
The Bourne Fire Department will soon be adding 8
personnel to the roster, allowing the staffing of
Station 3 in Sagamore and Station 4 in Pocasset to
go from 2 personnel on duty to 3 personnel on duty
in each station. Promotions will also put officers
(Lieutenants) in each of those stations with the
hope of reducing the need for a car to respond to
all calls from HQ. July 2013
YARMOUTH FIRE
Fire Chief Michael Walker is said to be retiring
soon as well.
July 2013
EASTHAM FIRE
Fire Chief Glen Olson has announced his pending
retirement in October 2013 as Chief of the Eastham FD.
He will have 33+ years in fire service., 14 as
Chief.
July 2013
COMM FIRE
Deputy Chief Phil Field Retired July 15, 2013 after
39 years with COMM FD. the last 3 as deputy. The new
deputy Byron Eldridge, long time Captain was sworn
in later that day. Congrats to both.
July 2013
HYANNIS FIRE
Lt Donald Chase, long time Fire Prevention officer,
retired effective July 2, 2013. He served the HyaFD
for 34 years. July 2013
DENNIS FIRE DEPT
Dennis recently hired 4 additional
firefighter/paramedics to enable the assignment of
an ambulance at Dennis Station 2 on the north side
of town starting this summer.
June 28, 2013
MASHPEE FIRE DEPT
Chief George Baker has announced his pending
retirement Sept 20, 2013.
June 28, 2013
CHATHAM FIRE DEPT
Captain / Paramedic Kate Hanson retires effective
July 2, 2013.
Congrats to her!
June 28, 2013
COMM FIRE DEPT
New COMM Fire Chief Michael Winn took over from
Chief Farrington June 28, 2013.
Congratulations to Chief Winn and the COMM FD!
June 28, 2013
COMM FIRE DEPT
Chief John M Farrington has retired after 40 years
as fire chief.
Administrative Assistant Kathy Loveridge has retired
after 28 years.
Deputy Chief Phil Field is set to retire July 15,
2013.
June28, 2013
YARMOUTH FIRE DEPT
Regrets the passing of retired fire chief John H
"Jack" Clemence on June 1, 2013 at age 92. Chief
Clemence was a member of YFD from 1961 to 1983,
serving as chief from 1978-1983. June 2013
HYANNIS FIRE DEPT
Fire Prevention Officer Lt. Donald Chase will retire
on July 2, 2013 after more than 34 years with the
Hyannis FD. June 2013
BOURNE FIRE DEPT
Bourne Fire Department promoted David Pelonzi to
Deputy Chief replacing retired Deputy Daniel
Doucette. Brandon Ferro has been promoted to
Lieutenant on G-2. June 2013
SANDWICH FIRE DEPT
Hopes to fund a new fire/police headquarters failed
to pass town meeting and election funding in spring
2013.
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPT
Barnstable has promoted the four shift officers from
Lieutenant to Captain. Congratulations to Captains
Edward Guilford, Richard Pfault, Richard Ogonowsky,
and Chris Beal.
May 2013
COMM FIRE DEPT
Chief John M. Farrington will be retiring at the end
of June after 40 years as fire chief of the COMM
Fire Department, and more than 47 years total
service with the department. He was one of the
original EMTs being trained in 1972.During his
tenure the COMM FD advanced from a 2 station call
department with a couple permanent men doing less
than 1000 calls a year to a 3 station, fulltime
professional department with nearly 60 employees
doing nearly 4000 calls a year. He is the senior
chief on the Cape.
The Board of Fire Commissioners conducted a national
search, accepting 52 applicants, and ultimately
selecting Greenfield, MA fire chief Michael Winn to
become the next fire chief at COMM upon Chief
Farrington's retirement in June . April 3, 2013
HARWICH FIRE
Harwich Fire Department will become the 10th Cape
Fire Department to be dispatched by the Barnstable
County Sheriff's Department Communications center
dispatch. Expected April 15, 2013.
PLYMOUTH EMS
The Town of Plymouth is now being serviced by
Brewster Ambulance for 911 EMS calls. The town had
previously been served by AMR for a number of years.
Effective March 31, 2013.
OAK BLUFFS FIRE DEPT
Fire Chief Peter Forend has announced his intention
to retire at the end of June 2013. He has served as
chief for the past 6 years. April 3, 2013
YARMOUTH FIRE
Capt Mike Caruso has retired after many years with
the YFD. Tom Lundquist has been promoted from
Lieutenant to Captain. Joe Mullin has been promoted
to Lieutenant.
April 3, 2013
ONSET FIRE
Congrats to Jeff Dias promoted to Lt / Fire
Inspector effective April 1, 2013
WELLFLEET FIRE DEPT
The new Wellfleet Fire Chief began service in
February. Fire Chief Richard Pauley Jr. came from
West Boylston FD as chief for several years. Welcome
to Cape Cod Chief! Mar 2013
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPT
Retired Falmouth Fire Chief
James F. Rogers, age 85, passed away on Feb 27, 2013. Chief Rogers
joined the Falmouth FD in 1942, became fulltime in 1949, was promoted to Deputy
in 1955, and Fire Chief from 1978 to 1986. Chief Rogers son Glen also
achieved the rank of Deputy in Falmouth and currently serves as Chief in
Manchester by the Sea FD.
VISITING HOURS: Tuesday March 5 1700-2000 hrs
at Chapman Cole & Gleason, 475 Main St, Falmouth center.
FUNERAL: Wednesday March 6, 2013 1100 hrs
at Church of Messiah, Church St., Woods Hole.
OBITUARY
RADIO RE-BANDING
The process of re-banding the MSP 800 mhz Trunked
Radio System and the local Cape Cod Fire and Police radios has been completed.
The changes probably effect the way your canner is receiving if you haven't
noticed yet. Reprogramming some frequencies is necessary to make sure that the
radios work as desired. March 1, 2013
BOURNE DEPUTY RETIRING
Bourne Fire Department Deputy Chief Daniel Doucette
has announced his pending retirement after many years with the Bourne FD. .
Deputy Doucette was a paramedic for many years and also served several years as
acting chief. Congrats and best wishes to him!
March 1, 2013
WELLFLEET FIRE DEPT
Wellfleet Fire Chief Daniel Silverman will retire
Feb 28, 2013.
He joined Wellfleet FD in 1982 and became chief in
2006. Congrats!
The new Chief Richard Pauley Jr. will take over at
that time.
JIMMY VERROCHI
It is with deep regret that the Barnstable
Sheriff's Department
announced the passing of BSO Dispatcher James
Verrochi
on January 23, 2013 at age 52 from cancer.
Jimmy dispatched for Barnstable County for 12 years.
He worked the midnight shift for much of his career.
He was recognized as CIEMSS EMS Dispatcher of Year
2007.
His professionalism and confident voice will be
dearly missed.
Information on services will follow.
Visiting Hours
will be held on Thursday, January, 31, 3-8 pm
at the Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 729 Route
134, South Dennis, MA.
A mass of Christian Burial
will be held on Friday, February, 1, 2013
at Our Lady of the Cape Church, 468 Stoney Brook
Road, Brewster, MA at 11 am.
Interment
will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in South Dennis.
CMED RADIO
The new "Narrow Band" radio frequencies have been
programmed into radios are are already being used in
anticipation for the mandatory change over on
January 1, 2013. Here on the Cape we had previously
used Med 2, Med 4, Med 5, Med 7, and Med 8 for CMED
communications. New channel assignments utilize Med
2-N (narrow), Med 3-N (narrow), Med 4-N (narrow),
med 7-N (narrow), and Med 8-2 (narrow "secondary").
It is a little confusing, but essentially twice as
many potential CMED channels now exist, but rather
than renaming them all in order, a set of new
channels has been inserted between the old channels
and the band width of each channel has been
narrowed. For more, check out my radio page. Dec 21,
2012.
WAREHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Wareham Fire District has promoted Pat Haskell
to position of Assistant Chief. Dec 2012
BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Barnstable Fire Department has appointed Peter
Burke Jr. as the new Deputy Chief on Nov 13, 2012.
Deputy Burke most recently served as a Lieutenant
with the Seekonk, MA Fire Department. He comes from
a fire family with his father serving as Chief of
the Swansea, MA Fire Department and his brother as a
Providence firefighter. Congratulations! Nov 21,
2012
WELLFLEET FIRE DEPARTMENT
Wellfleet Fire Chief Daniel Silverman will be
retiring at the end of February 2012 after serving
as chief since 2006.
Wellfleet has offered the position of Fire Chief to
Richard J. Pauley Jr. who has most recently served
as Fire Chief in West Boylston, MA.
Nov 12, 2012
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Falmouth appointed Craig O'Malley (P) as EMS Officer
Falmouth Fire Department has made the following
Acting promotions:
Acting Deputy Timothy Smith (from Captain)
Acting Captain (G-3) Bruce Girouard (from Lt)
Acting Lieutenant (G-1) Bill Newton
Acting Lieutenant (G-3) Russ Ferreira
Nov 12, 2012
FALMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Falmouth Deputy Chief Glen Rogers (left) has been
selected as the new Fire Chief for the
Manchester-By-The-Sea Fire Department in Essex
County, MA. Congrats and best wishes to Deputy
Rogers (son of past Falmouth fire chief James
Rogers) who has been a member of the Falmouth FD for
many years, advancing thru the ranks to Deputy.
Also congratulations and best wishes to EMS Officer Joseph
Dehnick (right) upon his retirement from the
Falmouth FD effective 10-11-12. Joe served Falmouth
FD for over 24 years and prior to that served with
the Otis AFB fire dept.
Oct 14, 2012
BREWSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Former call Deputy Chief and long time member of the
Brewster Fire Department Fred Hooper passed away in
September 2012.
DENNIS FIRE DEPT
Dennis has made several changes to radio numbers of
apparatus:
Car 103 - Deputy (formerly C-111)
Ambulance 106 - Ambulance (formerly A-103)
Engine 111 - Pumper (formerly E-107)
Engine 114 - Pumper (formerly E-106)
Engine 115 - Pumper (new Engine)
Oct 5, 2012
ORLEANS FIRE DEPT
Congratulations to Geof Deering, newly promoted to
Captain.
Aug 4, 2012
BARNSTABLE FIRE
Chief Robert Crosby is retiring at the end of June.
Chief Crosby served as the leader in Barnstable for
the past 8 years and as deputy for a year prior to
that. He joined the department in the 1970s and
completed 37 years of service. He served as a
paramedic and Lieutenant and was one of the original
fulltime firefighters and a charter member of the
Barnstable FF Local 3276. Chief Crosby will be
replaced by new Chief Francis Pulsifer.
Congrats to both for their achievements. June 12
As a kid and into my early
years at COMM, I had a number of great mentors.
One of them, John Keander (right) passed away recently. He was a
call firefighter
for many years and was one of the most dedicated and active members,
ultimately
serving as a Lieutenant. Farewell JCK! June 2012
DENNIS FIRE
Deputy Robert Tucker will be retiring at the end of
June 2012 after many, many years of service with the
Dennis FD. Deputy Tucker is also well known for his
long time service with the CCCC Fire Service
Program. Congratulations and best wishes to him in
his upcoming retirement.
Dennis FD has announced promotions effective 7/1/12
- Robert "Buster" Brown will be promoted from
Captain to Deputy Chief of Operations. Donald
Babinaeu will be promoted from Lieutenant to
Captain. Edward Gula will be promoted from FF
to Lieutenant. June 2012.
BREWSTER FIRE
Congratulations to Captain Arthur Romme on his
retirement from the Brewster Fire Department with
over 40 years of service and a firefighter, officer,
paramedic, and inspector. May 2012
PROVINCETOWN
RUN TO THE TOP
4th annual Run to the Top of the Pilgrim Monument
fund raiser for FF/EMS
Cancer relief fund will be on Saturday May 5, 2012.
www.runtothetop.org
HARWICH FIRE
Congratulations! Lt. David LeBlanc has been promoted
to Captain of Group 4
FF / EMT-P Craig Thornton has been promoted to
Lieutenant on Group 2
April 2012
ORLEANS FIRE
Orleans Captain Clayton Reynard has retired after
many years with Orleans. Congratulations to him and
best wishes in his retirement.
Geoff Deering is serving as acting Captain.
April 2012
BARNSTABLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
Congrats to BSO BCI CIO Neil McGonagle on his
retirement. April 2012.
NEW CALL SIGNS
Some of you may pay attention to FCC call signs.
There have been some recent changes on the Cape....
April 2012
Brewster Fire... NEW WQON 307.... Had been WPWJ 582
(KCD 845)
Orleans Fire..... NEW WQOP 426..... Had been KCD 556
Wellfleet Fire.. NEW WQBB 922..... Had been KCD 500
WELLFLEET FIRE
Wellfleet FD is the latest to be dispatched by the
Barnstable County Sheriff's Department. WFD came
online March 26, 2012. They had been dispatched by
the Wellfleet PD since established.
MASHPEE
The New Deputy Chief Thomas Rullo started recently.
Welcome to Cape Cod!
March 2012
FALMOUTH
Lieutenant Joseph Carlisle recently retired after
30+ years with Falmouth FD. Contrats and best wishes
to him! March 2012
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
|
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
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 |
|
COMM FIRE
|
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.
|
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
- 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
- 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.
More
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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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- 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.