During the weekend of June 12, 13, and 14 the Brewster Fire Department received both classroom and hands-on training on the use of their thermal imaging cameras (TIC) at fires and other emergency events. SAFE-IR, a leading international TIC training group comprised of firefighters from New York City’s elite Rescue companies, Atlanta, and other areas across the United States provided the in-depth sessions which were funded through a 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) received by the department. The Friday evening classroom program covered the general use of the cameras including a detailed review of their capabilities, production, maintenance, and use. The Saturday and Sunday practical evolutions which were held at the Barnstable County Fire Academy placed the firefighters in real life scenarios requiring the use of the cameras during interior fire operations such as searching for victims, advancing hoselines, checking for fire extension, reading interior heat levels, and documenting fire movement. The members of the Brewster Fire Department would like to thank the Barnstable County Fire Academy for use of the facility and FDNY Rescue 3 Firefighter and co-owner of SAFE-IR Robert Athanas for his expert instruction.
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Brewster Firefighters Conduct Thermal Imaging Camera Training
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Fire Officials: Plug Air Conditioners Directly Into Walls
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HYANNIS – As the summer approaches and temperatures rise, the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is reminding residents to be smart when plugging in their air conditioners and other ap...1 day ago
Barnstable Police issue warning about date rape drugs and drink spiking
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HYANNIS – Recently the Barnstable Police Department has received reports of patrons at local bars feeling the effects of possible “date rape drugs”. Although there have been no assaults repor...2 days ago
This past weekend volunteer members of the Brewster/Orleans/Chatham/Harwich Community Emergency Response Team (BOCH CERT) assisted the Town of Brewster with traffic and crowd control at the opening of the new dog park and at the recreation department's annual Bike-a-Thon. ![]()
The Brewster Office of Emergency Management and the residents of our community would like to thank these dedicated individuals for their assistance!
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Brewster Fire/Rescue Hosts Life-Saving Early Cancer Detection Training Program![]()
Members of Brewster Fire would like to thank Kate McCarthy the First Responder Education Program Manager for Detectogether for presenting early detection and cancer prevention tips to our staff last week.![]()
Occupational cancer is a critical issue facing the nation’s firefighters. Due to the hazardous environment’s firefighters operate in daily they possess a 9% increased risk of developing cancer and a 14% greater risk of dying from cancer than the general public. We are sure the information presented will make it easier for our firefighters to recognize the warning signs of cancer and empower them to take early action. Thanks again Kate! ![]()
For more information on the three step early detection process please visit Detectogether.org
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Brewster Fire/Rescue Engine Company Responds to the Scene of Dennis Structure Fire
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Fire causes extensive damage to house in Dennis
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DENNIS – Firefighters from Dennis and Yarmouth were called to a house fire in Dennis about 1:45 PM Friday. Heavy fire was showing from one room of the house at 34 Village Green. All oc...Dispatch Broadcast
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