February 07, 2012
IAFF Local Newswire
Join the Newswire!
Updated: Feb. 06 (23:09)
Grand Rapids firefighters not sold on city plan to adopt 'quick-response vehicles'
Paul Hufnagel
02.06.12
Brownout Affects Busiest Fire Engine in Lexington
Paul Hufnagel
02.06.12
GET GREEN 2012 IS COMING SOON!
Fort Wayne Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 124
02.06.12
Cause of Moline house fire remains undetermined
Moline Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 581
02.06.12
St. Baldrick's 2012
Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 4224
02.06.12
VOTE FOR DANIELLE!!!!
IAFF Local 556
02.06.12
UnionActive Newswire
Join the Newswire!
Updated: Feb. 06 (22:02)
February 2012 Gendarme
Saint Louis Police Officers Association
02.06.12
War On Workers
IBEW local 453
02.06.12
New Job Charts
IBEW local 453
02.06.12
AMFA SWA Appearance Technician Negotiations Update _22
AMFA Local 32
02.06.12
Proposal Ratified
United Steelworkers Local 13-1
02.06.12
Active Member Pump Operator Vanguard W. Minter Passes Away
Baltimore Fire Fighters
02.06.12
Welcome
 
You are not currently logged in.
Run Totals Year To Date

As of January 28, 2012, Westport Firefighters have answered 200 calls 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.

Westport Firefighters

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:

  • 2 Advanced Life Support Ambulances
  • 1 Spare ALS rescue
  • 1 Ladder Truck
  • 1Tanker/pumper (Tanker 1 out of service 2011)
  • 3 Engines
  • 1MiniPumper                                                                                      
  • 1 Special Operations Unit
  • 1 Haz-mat Unit
  • 2 Marine Vessels
  • 2 Rescue Jet Skis
  • 2 Fire Stations
  • Various EMA units



What's New at IAFF 1802
Group 3 Works Structure Fire

Updated On: Dec 06, 2011 (07:22:00)
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.
Group 1 Works Morning House Fire

Updated On: Dec 03, 2011 (18:24:00)
Westport Firefighters responded to a house fire shortly after change of shift Saturday morning on Sodom Road. First arriving apparatus reported a fire on the exterior of the home and deck. The exterior of the home suffered moderate damage, while the interior sustained only minor smoke and water damage. The heat was so intense it shattered the sliding glass doors windows. If it were not for the quick response the outcome would have been much worse. Responding to the scene were three engines, a ladder, medical rescue and Car 1.  The on duty crew of four were aided by about 7 off duty firefighters. The exact cause has not been officially released.
UPCOMING FUNDRAISER

Updated On: Nov 01, 2011 (17:56:00)

We will be holding a fundraiser on January 21, 2012 at 1pm at Holiday Lanes in Westport. Tickets are available through members of Local 1802. Call 508.636.1110 or 508.672.0721 for information. 

Tickets are $12 each and include 2 games and shoe rental.

Proceeds benefit the Westport Permanent Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 1802. The Local supports many youth sports teams, parades, public safety events, and those in need throughout our community.

Not only does the event support your local firefighters, but it also supports a local small business! Grab some tickets today!!

Visit Holiday Lanes at holidaylaneswestport.com/ .

 

Contact Your Representatives!
 Enter Your Zip code:
 
Organize Today!
Looking for more information on Organizing your workplace?
Click Here


103810 visitors since Dec 07, 2007
Member Login
Username:

Password:


Not registered yet?
Click Here to sign-up.

Forgot Your Login?
<<  February 2012  >>
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29
Upcoming Events:
Group 3
Feb 07, 2012
Group 4
Feb 08, 2012
Group 2
Feb 09, 2012
Group 1
Feb 10, 2012
Group 4
Feb 11, 2012
Important Links
IAFF
Westport Fire Department
PFFM
IAFF TV
WFD Youtube Channel
Mass. OEMS
Mass. Dept. of Fire Services
Firehouse.com
Bristol County Retirement Board
Westport Shorelines
Newport RI St. Patrick's Day Parade
Mass AFL-CIO
MDA
Westport Happenings
The Portuguese Fireman
New Bedford Standard Times
Everything Westport
Links to Life Medical Training & Consulting
Lees Market
Firefighter Close Calls
Smokey Bear
United States Fire Administration
Red Shirt Fridays
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Everyone Goes Home
Weather Report
Site Search
Site Map
RSS Feeds
Organize Today
Learn more about organizing your workplace!
Click Here
Contact Congress!
 Enter Zip code:
 
Visit Unions-America.com!
 Top of Page © Copyright 2012, Westport Fire Local1802, All Rights Reserved.
Powered By UnionActive™
Hide the Right Hand Column