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July & August
2008 |
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The Post is sponsoring a
SCUBA class for its members. Central SCUBA Supply of
Worcester, MA is instructing the class at the Westborough Swim
and Tennis club. Members will gain a certification for a
life-long recreational activity. |
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Westborough Block Party
July 3, 2008 |
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The Post assisted the July
4th committee by providing electricity & lights and assisted
with the setup and cleanup of the various booths and the
band-stand. The Post also sold lightsticks. |
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Gibbons Middle School Presentation
June 12, 2008 |
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The Post visited the Gibbons
Middle School to educate prospective members about the Post.
We provided tours of our equipment and gave a demonstration of
SCBA use. |
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WFD Training
June 3, 2008 |
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The Westborough
Fire Department conducted training which included use of the
Mass Firefighting Academy maze trailer. Post 85 assisted
by refilling airpacks. The Post filled approximately 25
packs, helping to keep the training event moving effeciently. |
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Morse Street Drill
May 27, 2008 |
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The Post conducted an
exercise at the Morse Street well. Post members practiced their
brush fire skills. The backpack pump was demonstrated.
Members also learned how to use indian pumps.
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Memorial Day
May 26, 2008 |
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The Post marched in
the Memorial Day Parade and provided water to parade
participants. After the parade, the Post assisted the
Westborough Fire Department with their open house. |
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CO Incident at 57 East Main Street
May 13, 2008 |
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The Post responded
to 57 East Main Street for a carbon monoxide incident. A
high level of carbon monoxide was detected in the building,
prompting an evacuation. The Post responded and provided
fans, lighting, airpack refills and refreshments. |
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Storm Drain Marking
May 10, 2008 |
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The Post assisted
the Westborough Community Land Trust and the Westborough DPW by
marking over 140 storm drains. The markers let residents
know that the storm drains flow to waterways in an effort to not
pollute.
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Fishing Derby
April 26, 2008 |
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The Post assisted
the Civic Club and Rotary Club for the 2008 Fishing
Derby. Members assisted with measuring and recording
catches. Members also patrolled the shore and helped with
setup and cleanup. Thanks go out to Butch Byrd for
allowing us to participate.
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Pawtucket Red Sox
April 3, 2008 |
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Each year, the
Pawtucket Red Sox provides free tickets to the area police and
fire departments for opening day. This year, the Post went
to the game. The Sox won, members were able to see Bartolo
Colon pitch a shut-out and a good time was had by all. |
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Visit With Upton Post 36
March 29, 2008 |
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Upton Post 36
visited Post 85's headquarters. Post 36 is newly formed
and looking for ideas for their program. We gave Post 36 a
tour of our facility and equipment. We had a great
exchange, discussing both how our program operates and the ideas
Post 36 has for their group. Post 36 is off to a great start.
We're looking forward to more interaction between the Posts in
the future.
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Mutual Aid to Northborough
March 25, 2008 |
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The Post was called
for assistance at a fire at 243 West Main Street in
Northborough. The Post was called out at 3:30 in the
morning to supply air at the 5 alarm fire at the Northborough
Shopping Center. Members refilled bottles and provided a
heated rehab area.
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First Aid
March 7 & 8, 2008 |
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Members received
their First Responder First Aid certifications. The class
included practical evolutions. Thanks to Advisor and Fire
Fighter-Paramedic Jerry Jette for putting together a great
program.
Click here for more photos. |
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Old Flanders Road
House Fire
February 2008 |
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The Post responded
with the Westborough Fire Department to an early morning house
fire on Old Flanders Road. Complicating matters was the
driving snow from a significant storm. Post members filled
many air-packs and provided rehab services.
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Ski Trip
February 10, 2008 |
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The Post went
skiing at Wachusett Mountain. Members had a great time
skiing. The members were able to use a portion of the
proceeds from the 2007 Ski Swap to fund the trip. We all
had a great time. We also learned what they sell at the
waffle house. (inside joke :) )
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Ice Water Rescue
February 9, 2008 |
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The Post assisted the Westborough Fire Department
with their annual ice water rescue training. Post members
set up a rehab area and tended shore lines. Members got a
great first hand look at the techniques and equipment used to
rescue victims from icy waters.
Click here for more photos. |
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Providence Post 343 Visit
December 15, 2007 |

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In the fall, Providence Post
343 visited Post 85 to exchange ideas on running a fire service
post. Post 343 invited Post 85 to the Providence Fire HQ
for a tour. Post 343 arranged for a tour of the special
hazards unit, who gave us a tour of their response apparatus and
did a lifting demonstration with air bags. Members were
also able to tour Providence's mobile air unit and canteen,
allowing us to see how a large city performs the same tasks Post
85 is responsible for. The Post then visited Providence's
communication center. We learned how Providence dispatches
its calls through both its computerized and paper (backup)
systems. Members listened to emergency calls received and
dispatched. We then returned to HQ, where Providence
firefighter Danny Rinaldi had been cooking up American chop suey.
Unfortunately, the PFD was not able to join us for lunch due to
a 2-alarm fire that was dispatched as we were about to eat.
That didn't stop Posts 85 & 343 from enjoying lunch, which was outstanding!! Our
compliments to the chef.
A big thank you to Asst. Chief Dillon,
Post 343, and all the members of the Providence Fire Department
for their hospitality. It was a fun day and a great
learning experience for Post 85.
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Ski Swap
December 7 & 8, 2007 |
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The Ski Swap was started 40 years ago to provide families a
convenient
way to sell equipment that their kids had outgrown and provide an
affordable way to purchase new/used equipment for the season,
while raising money for charity. This year's event was
true to the original mission. The 2007 Swap was a great success.
Special thanks to Rogers
Ski and Sport, Whites Ski Shop, Dexter Blois, the Westborough
Schools and all our customers and
consignees for contributing to this
year's event. |
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CPR Training
November 17 & 18, 2007 |
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The Post conducted its annual CPR training. Members
received their CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification.
Members learned 1 and 2 person CPR, use of an AED and CPR for
domestic animals.
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Worcester Training November 13 & 15, 2007 |
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The Post participated with
the Westborough Fire Department in live fire drills at the
Worcester Fire Department Training Center at the Worcester FD
headquarters on Grove Street. The training occurred over
two nights. WFD members utilized Worcester's burn building
to hone their skills. The Post assisted by refilling air
tanks, providing lighting and
a rehab area. The drill
provided a real-life scenario for refilling air-packs, giving
all our members the opportunity to practice. Thank you to
both WFDs for allowing us to participate!
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Rappelling October 13, 2007 |
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The Post went rappelling at College Rock in Hopkinton.
Members set up two rappelling systems. The first was on a
20' face, where members could practice at a lower height.
The second was on a 50' face with a free rappel 2/3 down.
Everyone had a great time.
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Visit with Providence Post 343
September 22, 2007 |
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Providence, RI Post 343 came to Post 85 headquarters. The
two Posts shared ideas for activities and training. We all
enjoyed a cookout, and a good time was had by all. Post 85
will be going to Providence in the near future to see a city
fire department. Thanks to Post 343 for making the trip up! |
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SCUBA Checkout Dives
August 11 & 12, 2007 |
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The Post spent the weekend on Cape Cod completing their SCUBA
certification. Checkout dives were at the Sandwich Town
Beach. Members demonstrated skills in the ocean during two
dives on both Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday, members then
took a final third dive without the instructors.
Overnight, the Post camped out at Camp Greenough in Yarmouth.
The trip and class were a great success.
A very special thanks to our instructor, Chrissy, for putting on
a great class and Larry for acting as the second instructor for
the checkout dives.
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SCUBA Training
July 2007 |
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The Post sponsored a
SCUBA class for its members. Members in the class trained to
receive
their certification as recreational divers, which is good for
life. Classroom and pool work finished up at the end of
July.
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Can Drive
July 21, 2007 |
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The Post held its annual can
drive. The Post collected and sorted close to 18000 cans.
Thanks to all who made donations. If you would like to
drop off cans, you may do so throughout the year. For more
information, see the fundraising page. |
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Vee Arc Drill
July 14, 2007 |
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The Post assisted the
Westborough Fire Department at the Vee Arc drill. The Fire
Department conducted training with live burns in the building.
The Post assisted by refilling 35 airpacks, providing water and
helping with hose.
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Block Party
June 30, 2007 |
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The Post assisted the town
with the annual July 4th block party. The Post helped set
up and take down booths and provided electricity and lighting.
The Post also sold glowsticks. We sell glowsticks
year-round. If you would like to purchase glowsticks, see
the
fundraising page.
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Open House
June 15, 2007 |
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The Post
held its annual open house.
If you didn't catch us this year, look for us again next June. |
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Gibbons School Presentation
June 14, 2007 |
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The Post displayed its
equipment and demonstrated the use of airpacks at the Gibbons
Middle School.
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Memorial Day
May 28, 2007 |
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The Post marched in the
annual Memorial Day Parade. Members passed out water to
thirsty parade participants. Afterwards, the Post assisted
with the Fire Department's open house.
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Town Meeting
May 14, 2007 |
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The Post submitted an
article to renew the leasing arrangement with the Town of
Westborough for the land we occupy behind the Forbes Municipal
Building. The article passed, allowing the Board of
Selectmen to enter into a new lease with the Post. Many
thanks to all who supported our article. |
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Road Rally
April 28, 2007 |
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The Post participated in the
Knox Trail Council's Road Rally. The Road Rally consisted
of a scavenger hunt through various towns. Two Post teams
entered and won a total of four awards. |
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Harvey's Fire
April 9, 2007 |
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The Post
responded to E.L. Harvey & Sons for a fire in a building used to
sort waste.
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Vee Arc Drill
April 3, 2007 |
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The Post assisted the
Westborough Fire Department's drill at the former Vee Arc
facility. The WFD was conducting practical training
evolutions in the vacant building, including smoke filled room
searches, emergency firefighter drags & carries, and
self-evacuation techniques. The Post provided generators
and interior/exterior lighting for the event. Members were
also able to observe activities at the various training
stations. This included using the thermal imaging camera.
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Hydrant Shoveling.
March 20, 2007 |
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Post members spent the
evening shoveling out hydrants from Ward's Corner to Tufts
Machine Shop. Hydrants had been plowed in with snow, which
would cause a serious delay if needed for a fire. |
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Skiing at Wachusett Mtn.
February 22, 2007 |
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The Post took a trip to
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area for a day of skiing. A good
time was had by all. Special thanks to Westborough
firefighter Jerry Jette for assisting with the trip!
Click here for more photos. |
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Ice Rescue Training
February 9, 2007 |
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The Westborough Fire
Department ran an ice water rescue class at Lake Chauncey.
Post members attended the practical. Members assisted with
equipment, manned safety lines and practiced with throw bags.
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SCBA Training
February 6, 2007 |
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During the weekly meeting,
senior members Mike Cusher and Nick Everitt demonstrated the use
of SCBAs to new members. The Westborough Fire Department
acquired new SCBAs with integrated PASS devices. The new
members were instructed on operating the SCBAs, changing bottles
and resetting/disarming the PASS alarms. |