Eng-3, Lad-1,Car-2 and Cataldo Ambulance are on scene on Rte 93 North for a reported 3 car motor vehicle crash with serious injuries.
Stoneham Firefighter Graduates from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Career Recruit Program
STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton is pleased to announce that a Stoneham firefighter graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) on Dec. 8.
Firefighter Jefferson Elien was among the 30 graduates from 17 fire departments to graduate from the Academy’s Career Recruit Firefighter Training Program Class #316. The graduates completed the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program at the Stow campus.
The graduation ceremony was attended by Chief Grafton, other chiefs and members of departments and the recruits’ families and friends.
“On behalf of the Stoneham Fire Department, I would like to congratulate Firefighter Elien on his graduation from the academy,” said Chief Grafton. “His completion of the course is a great accomplishment and I wish him a long and healthy career at the Stoneham Fire Department.”
Firefighter Elien graduated from Stoneham High School in 2015, and following graduation attended different colleges and universities including Framingham State University, University of Arizona Global Campus, and North Shore Community College where he completed various fire science courses.
He entered the United States Air Force in 2018. He was honorably discharged in June of 2021 as an E-4 Senior Airman. He is currently a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard at Otis Air National Guard Base and works as a GIS Specialist Imagery Analyst.
Mr. Elien was recently employed at the Essex County Sherriff’s Office. He is a native of Port-au-Prince Haiti and is bi-lingual in Haitian Creole.
The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy program teaches the essentials of fire and non-fire conditions, life safety, search and rescue, ladder operations, water supply, pump operation and fire attack. The Graduates are now certified at the level of Firefighter I and II and in hazardous material operation.
“Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every day, and today’s graduates are needed now more than ever,” said State Fire Marshal Davine. “The hundreds of hours of foundational training they’ve received will provide them with the physical, mental, and technical skills to perform their jobs effectively and safely.”
The other graduates represent the fire departments of Amesbury, Bedford,
Boxborough, Lawrence, Leominster, Lowell, Middleborough, Nantucket, North Reading, Northborough, Norwell, Peabody, Revere, Sharon, Sudbury, and Winthrop.
About The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy:
At the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, firefighter recruits learn a wide range of skills in an intensive 10-week program. Certified and more experienced firefighters lead classroom instruction, physical fitness training, firefighter skills training and firefighting practice. Students are given training in public fire education, hazardous material incident mitigation, flammable liquids, stress management, confined space rescue techniques and rappelling. Upon successful completion of the Recruit Program, all students have met national standards of National Fire Protection Association 1001.
Stoneham and Melrose Fire Departments Battle 2-Alarm House Fire
STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton and Chief Ed Collina jointly report that the Stoneham and Melrose Fire Departments battled a house fire on Friday evening.
A resident of Harrison Street reported that she arrived home just before 7:30 on Friday evening to find her house filled with smoke. She went across the street and dialed 911.
The house is located in Stoneham, but it is so close to the Melrose line that the resident’s position when she called 911 on her cell phone placed her within Melrose, so the initial dispatch went to Melrose Fire. However, in this location, Stoneham Fire would have been dispatched to the scene immediately and concurrently.
Firefighters from both communities arrived within minutes and found a heavy smoke condition. A second alarm of fire was struck, sending additional mutual aid to the scene. Firefighters made a fast attack on the fire and were able to limit the damage, confining the fire to the basement, where fire investigators believed the fire originated.
There were no reported injuries. The fire was knocked down in less than 15 minutes, and fire crews were on-scene for about two hours.
The resident, who is the sole occupant of the home, was not injured. No firefighters were injured, however a cat was founded deceased inside the home. The resident was offered assistance but will be staying with family at this time.
Mutual aid was provided by fire crews from Wakefield, Malden and Saugus, and station coverage was provide by the Everett and Revere Fire Departments.
The cause of the fire, which did not immediately appear to be suspicious, remains under investigation by fire investigators from the Melrose Fire Department. The fire chiefs estimated the damage to the home at about $150,000.
“This was a good example of the natural teamwork that exists among our fire departments in the Metro Boston region,” Chief Collina said. “With crews responding quickly, we were able to limit the damage to the home and keep the fire from spreading beyond the likely point of origin. While it is always unfortunate to see a resident’s home damaged by fire, we are pleased with the professionalism and aggressive work of our firefighters on Friday evening.”
Added Chief Grafton: “The strong partnership between the Stoneham and Melrose Fire Departments is often on display in our communities, and we are very proud of our strong working relationship with our neighbors.”
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Stoneham Firefighters Honored by Gov. Maura Healey at Massachusetts Firefighter of the Year Awards
Chief Matthew Grafton and the Stoneham Fire Department are proud to report that three Stoneham Firefighters were honored by Gov. Maura Healey, State Fire Marshal Jon Davine and others Tuesday at the 34th Annual Massachusetts Firefighter of the Year Awards.
Stoneham Firefighters Andrew Chabak, Mike Paone and Nick Rolli were honored with the Governor’s Citation for Meritorious Conduct for their response to a Feb. 23 fire on Main Street in Stoneham.
It was just after 10 a.m. on Feb. 23 when the Stoneham Fire Department received a report of a house fire with gunshots being fired at a home on Main Street.
Multiple Stoneham Fire Department companies responded immediately, as did Stoneham Police. Stoneham Police detained a man who was trying to get into the burning home using a firearm, and firefighters immediately went to work to locate and save a parapalegic man known to live in the home.
Firefighter Paone, who responded on Ladder 1, and Firefighter Rolli, who responded on Engine 3, climbed a ground ladder to enter a bedroom in the home that was filled with heavy smoke, gases and heat. They searched the room twice with a thermal imaging camera before locating the parapalegic resident on a bed under blankets.
Firefighters Paone and Rolli then carried the resident over a large volume of contents of the home to Firefighter Chabak, who responded on Ladder 1 and who was waiting at the top of the ground ladder. Firefighter Chabak then got the resident down the ladder to other responding firefighters and EMTs. The resident was then transported to a local hospital.
“Firefighters Paone, Rolli and Chabak worked together as a team and risked their own well-being while rescuing a parapalegic resident under difficult firefighting conditions,” said Chief Grafton. “I was proud to watch them be recognized by the governor and entire Commonwealth today.”
Gov. Healey and Marshal Davine, along with Secretary of Public Safety and Secretary Terrence Reidy, led the awards ceremony at Mechanics Hall in Worcester which honored 130 firefighters from 22 departments statewide.
“Each year, the Firefighter of the Year Awards recognize acts of bravery, heroism, and service that are truly remarkable – even by the remarkable standards set by Massachusetts firefighters,” said Gov. Healey. “From structure fires to rushing waters, this year’s recipients defied grave danger to protect lives and preserve property. It’s an honor to celebrate them as individuals and teams. They represent the very finest in a tradition of helping others in times of danger and crisis.”
To learn more about the 34th Annual Firefighter of the Year Awards, and other recipients, click here.
Stoneham Fire Department Extinguishes Early Morning House Fire
Chief Matthew Grafton reports that the Stoneham Fire Department responded to and extinguished a house fire early Tuesday morning.
On Tuesday, Nov. 21, at approximately 4:15 a.m., the Stoneham Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at 11 Birch St.
Upon arrival, firefighters found all occupants of the home had evacuated after smoke detectors in the attic alerted them to the fire and prompted them to call 911.
The fire was just starting to spread as Stoneham firefighters arrived, and companies were able to quickly knock the fire down and contain it to the attic.
There were no reported injuries.
“We are grateful that this family had a smoke detector in the attic that was able to detect the fire and alert everyone, especially at this early morning hour,” said Chief Grafton. “This shows the importance of having working smoke detectors in every part of a home. This fire could have been much worse if not for a working smoke detector doing its job.”
Firefighters from Engine 2 and Ladder 1 responded to the scene, and firefighters from Winchester provided mutual aid at the scene. Firefighters from Wakefield and Reading covered Stoneham stations.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Stoneham Fire Department.
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