AUBURN FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT
News
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New Statewide Mulch Regulations
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Auburn Fire launches on Facebook and Twitter
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Six people injured in early morning crash on 395
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Dog dies in Four-Alarm Fire
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Eagle Scout Project Completed About Poison Prevention
Nicholas Keyes from Boy Scout Troop 53 completed an eagle scout project on Poison Prevention. An informational packet is available at the Auburn Fire Department and Auburn Police Department. We encourage all residents to take the time to pick up and to read this important information.
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Major Storm Safety Tips
Please refer to our Storm Safety Tips for some very important information in regards to safety issues as this major storm approaches our area.
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Fire Department conducts annual Ice Rescue Training
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Customer Satisfaction Surveys Now Online
The feedback from our customers is extremely important to us. If we have provided fire, EMS, inspections or some other type of service please click on the Feedback button and share your experience with us.
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Permits Now Available from the AFD Website
Various Fire Inspection permits are now available for download from this website. Click on the Fire Prevention button. Permits will still need to be dropped off at Fire Headquarters. For more information contact the Administrative Secretary at 508-832-7800.
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Santa Tour
Recently updated with pictures submitted by residents, click here.
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Coach Bus Fire at the Royal Lounge
On November 2nd there was a report of a Bus on fire in the parking lot of the Royal Lounge on Southbridge Street.
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Wood Stove Safety Tips
With the colder weather approaching we will all begin to use our heat sources, the link below has some safety tips for wood stoves.
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Auburn Fire to host Multi-day Symposium
In March 2013 there will be a multi-day symposium ran by Task Force 1 hosted by the Auburn Fire Department. Please click on the flyer below for more information and registration instructions.
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Auburn Fire Chief receives Delivery of New Vehicle with Mobile Command Post.
The vehicle is a 2012 Ford Explorer 4WD
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Auburn Fire Dept. To Teach Fire, Storm Safety With New
Trailer
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Auburn Fire takes delivery of new Heavy Rescue
The Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2012 Pierce Contender Heavy Rescue. The truck was placed into service on July 1,2012.
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Click on the link above to be able to read the FY12 operational overview report prepared by Chief Stephen M. Coleman Jr.
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Community CPR
To express interest in attending the next Community CPR course please call the Auburn Fire Department at 508-832-7800 or email the Community CPR Coordinator, Firefighter/Paramedic Adam LaFlash at alaflash@town.auburn.ma.us.
The date is not set for the next class as of now but the plan is to hold the next class in the fall.
For more information please click here.
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Senior Spotlight
Click here for Video from January 2012
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First Ever Community CPR Program
The First Community CPR program will be
held on Saturday February 25,2012 from 0900-1300 at the Auburn High School. The
cost will be $60 per person which includes a book and pocket mask to be able to
perform CPR. This class will be limited to 30 people so early registration is
encouraged. To register for this class please call the Auburn Fire Department at
508-832-7800 or email the Community CPR Coordinator, Firefighter/Paramedic Adam
LaFlash at
alaflash@town.auburn.ma.us
Click here for an article in the Daily Auburn
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Fighting Fires with Cellulose Insulation
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CodeRED
The Town of Auburn has joined with CodeRED to be able to keep the public informed. CodeRED is a new emergency notification service by which town officials can notify Auburn residents and businesses by telephone, cellular phone, text message, or electronic mail about time-sensitive emergency situations or important community alerts. The system is capable of sending messages only to specific neighborhoods or the entire town. Only authorized officials are allowed access to the system.
For more information about this system and to sign up for this please click here.
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Auburn Fire Department Holiday Public Service Announcement
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Citizens Fire Academy
The first Citizens Fire Academy concluded on November 10,2011.
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Residential Sprinklers
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/29675858/detail.html
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WELCOME HOME
The Auburn Fire Department would like to announce the safe return of FF Adam Rivers from his deployment with the United States Army, where he served in Iraq for the past year. The department would like to express its gratitude to Adam for what he has done and continues to do for our country. Adam will return to work on October 15th.
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CONGRATULATIONS
Lt. Kenneth Holstrom retires after 42 years as a call firefighter. Thank you for all your dedicated years that helped make the department what it is today.
To read the article in the Daily Auburn click the picture.
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CONGRATULATIONS CHIEF
From left to right: Chief Paul Zbikowski
(Ashburnham FD), Chief Stephen Coleman and State Fire Marshal Stephen
Coan.
Chief Coleman attended the recent FCAM (Fire Chief's Association of Massachusetts) meeting and received his credentialing certificate.
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AFD takes part in the Regional Dive Team training held at Buffumville Lake in Charlton
To read the full story please click on the link below.
Regional Dive Training at Buffumville
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AFD uses grant to obtain state of the art Fire Extinguisher Training Prop
To read the full story please click on the link below.
AFD gets new Fire Extinguisher Training Prop
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AFD Collecting Donations for Tornado Victims
To read the full story please click on the link below.
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AFD Responded to the City of Springfield to Aid in the Tornado Relief
To read the full story please click on the link below.
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Auburn Fire Department Supports Reading Tree
The Auburn Fire Department has become a drop off site for Reading Tree. A non-profit organization that collects books, CD's and DVD's for charity and schools. Books may be dropped off in the blue bin aside of the fire station. For more information on Reading Tree visit ReadingTree.org
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Chief Coleman sworn in on Tuesday May 31st.
Chief Stephen M. Coleman Jr. was officially sworn in as Auburn's new Fire Chief at 0930 hrs. on Tuesday May 31st. The swearing in ceremony was held at Auburn Fire HQ.
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New Chief Appointed to the AFD!
On Monday May 9, 2011 the Board of Selectmen confirmed the appointment of Acting Fire Chief Stephen M. Coleman Jr. on the recommendation of Town Manager Julie Jacobson. To read the full story from the Daily Auburn click on the link below.
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ADOPT A FIRE HYDRANT!
In the event of a fire emergency during the winter, could firefighters find the hydrant near your home or business?
For more information regarding adopting a fire hydrant click here.
One more reminder: Make sure your house numbers and the numbers on your mailbox haven't been covered by snow. Having your address readily visible helps fire, police or ambulance crews find your home more quickly in an emergency. Also, if you are a business owner and you have a sprinkler system in your business ensure that the fire department connection on the outside of the building is accessible and visible. If you have a fire in your building this connection is critical.
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