The Westport Fire Department has once again secured another Federal grant. This latest grant helped the Department purchase 2 new Bullard Eclipse Thermal Image Camera's. These compact handheld devices allow firefighters to locate victims in zero visibility environments. The devices were mounted by on-duty firefighters in front line apparatus.
In July of 2010 Firefighters using their older and bulkier model were able to locate and remove a semi-conscious female victim from a working house fire. The TIC is a valuable part of a firefighter’s toolbox. We are fortunate to have obtained these new devices. We thank Deputy Manley for securing another grant for the Department, which in the past several years, has obtained over 1,000,000 in Federal funding.
As of May 5, 2012, Westport Firefighters have answered 778calls for service (year to date).
In 2011, Westport Firefighters answered 2,309 calls for service (year to date). For the second year in a row, the Westport Fire Department answered over 2,300 calls.
The Westport Permanent Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 1802 was organized September 25, 1968. We are an organization of 20 full-time professional firefighters protecting the coastal Town of Westport, Massachusetts.
We strive to bring the citizens and visitors of Westport the best Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services available. This is consistently accomplished through our pursuit of up to date education and training. We are confident that the many services we provide are nothing short of superior.
Westport has a population of roughly 15,000 year round residents, which increases to around 25,000 in the summer months. Our response area is 64 square miles. Included in those 64 square miles is 35 miles of coastline made up of ponds, rivers, and an ocean.
Westport Firefighters work around the clock manning the following apparatus:
Firefighter Darren Nunes has recieved Westport's Firefighter of the Year Award. The award was presented Saturday Night at Bittersweet Farms during the Department's annual awards ceremony. Congratulations Darren!
Group 3 struck a working fire tone around 1 am Tuesday morning for a reported building fire. First arriving apparatus reported a well involved large outdoor storage shed, with flames venting through the roof. The building had an addition off the back of it that contained chickens and rabbits, that part was saved, and no animals lost their lives. The main part of the structure, which had a loft area and was full of lumber and landscaping tools, was a total loss. An SUV sustained some heat damage and a boat suffered moderate damage from the radiant heat of the fire. Firefighters arrived within minutes of the call with 4 Engines and 1 Ladder responding to the call. No one was hurt and the cause remains under investigation. While handling the fire, mutual aid from Fall River was received for a medical call. Firefighters were on scene overhauling the building for a couple of hours. Firefighters applied over 4000 gallons of water to the fire. The on duty crew of 5 was aided by 13 off duty firefighters.
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