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Fire and Emergency services for the Village of Cotuit, in the Town of Barnstable
Last evening Deputy Clark assisted the incident co Last evening Deputy Clark assisted the incident command system during the large scale airport disaster drill in Hyannis. Mutual aid partners from as far as Eastham participated in this important exercise.
Thank you West Barnstable Fire for inviting us to Thank you West Barnstable Fire for inviting us to join you annual water shuttle drill. Collaborating with our mutual aid partners ensures we keep all the cape communities safe. Well done by all last evening.
Todays on duty crew didn’t let the weather deter Todays on duty crew didn’t let the weather deter them from training. Today’s shift reviewed drafting with engine 265. Regardless of the need or weather CFD is prepared to assist the community.
LOST DOG. Good morning. We have a visitor at the f LOST DOG. Good morning. We have a visitor at the firehouse today. If he’s your dog, please call 508-428-2210 (press 0) or stop by the firehouse.
Friday was a great day at Cotuit Fire. The members Friday was a great day at Cotuit Fire. The members of the department built a firefighting prop for our young supporters and participated in the Cotuit Library Olympic Hunger Games. Afterwards they were recognized by the Kettleers, and our recent high school intern was selected to throw the first pitch.
The CFD community outreach team doesn’t want to The CFD community outreach team doesn’t want to forget our canine supporters. If you’re walking your dog along High St. be sure to stop by the fire station for a free dog treat, and meet some of the villages firefighters.
The Cotuit Fire Department is pleased to announce The Cotuit Fire Department is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a $27,159.04 grant to purchase a Lucas Chest Compression System. We were notified by FEMA this morning of the award through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program. The grant will allow both ambulances to be equipped with this life saving system and also ensure that we have a back up device if the unit on the primary ambulance has to be down for service.
We are expecting higher than normal temperatures t We are expecting higher than normal temperatures this week so we are urging you to follow these tips to stay safe. The Town of Barnstable has opened two cooling centers for you to get out of the heat Hyannis Youth & Community Center 141 Bassett Lane, Hyannis 8:00AM - 8:00PM Barnstable Adult Community Center 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis 8:30AM - 4:30PM Please be safe and follow these tips to stay cool! 🕶Slow down and avoid strenuous activity. 🕶Avoid outdoor exercising and other physical activity when it is very hot. Instead, find someplace you can be active while staying cool indoors. 🕶Drink plenty of water, juices or drinks that contain electrolytes– even if you are not thirsty! Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages. If your doctor has directed you to limit your liquids, ask what you should do when very hot. 🕶Stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun. Use AC and fans to stay cool. Avoid using stove and oven, keep shades, blinds or curtains closed during hottest part of day. 🕶If you must go outdoors, use a broad– spectrum sunscreen, SPF 15 or higher and reapply throughout the day. Wear a hat , protective clothing and sunglasses. Wear lightweight, loose fitting, light– colored clothing. Natural fabrics such as cotton may feel cooler than synthetic fibers. 🕶Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle. 🕶Practice Water Safety if cooling off around bodies of water. 🕶Know symptoms of and watch for heat related illnesses. Headache, confusion, dizziness or nausea could be sign of a heat– related illness. Go to the doctor or to an emergency room if concerned you need treatment. Call 911 in emergency. 🕶If power outages during warm weather, take additional precautions and go to a cooling center. Do NOT leave kids or pets in the car ☀️It only takes a car 10 minutes to heat up 20 degrees and become deadly ☀️Never leave a child or pet unattended in a car (even with windows down) Always look before you lock you car! ☀️If you see a child alone in a car, call 911. One call could save a life. Thanks to US National Weather Service Boston MA, Town of Barnstable, and MassDOT for their graphics and these tips.
911 is working again. Please use 911 to report em 911 is working again. Please use 911 to report emergencies. We have been advised that the State 911 System is back online and fully functional.
URGENT MESSAGE! The State 911 System is not functi URGENT MESSAGE! The State 911 System is not functioning at this time. To report a fire or medical emergency please call 508-790-2375 and then press 5. We will share more information as we receive it.
The Couit Fire Department is pleased to announce t The Couit Fire Department is pleased to announce that we are one of the many FY24 SENIOR Safe Grant recipients. These funds will assist with our home safety visits and reassurance program. The CFD Reassurance Program has received great praise and focuses on keeping our more senior residents safe in their homes. It includes lockbox installation, smoke detector testing, replacement if needed, and tips on staying safe in your home. We are grateful to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services and the Office of Governor Maura Healy for their continued support in providing these grants to ensure the life safety and education of if the community.
This morning Firefighters Gardiner and Lee visited This morning Firefighters Gardiner and Lee visited the Cotuit Library to help welcome summer with another great reading event and touch a truck opportunity. Fire safety and education are vital to the CFD community outreach program and the best way to keep the community safe from the dangers of fire.
All of us at the Cotuit Fire Department would like All of us at the Cotuit Fire Department would like to thank the residents who attended the annual district meeting and supported us. Your support of all our members and the future of the Fire Department is greatly appreciated. As always, we promise to provide the residents and visitors of Cotuit with a high level of professional service. From all of us at Cotuit Fire, THANK YOU
Today is our last open house before the annual Dis Today is our last open house before the annual District meeting. Please stop by between 11:00am and 1:00pm to review the proposed renovation and expansion of our fire station on High Street. If you’re unable to make it today, please contact Fire Chief Sean Brown (508-428-2210) to arrange a time to tour the station and review the concept drawings. We will also be scheduling additional open house sessions in the coming months. We appreciate your interest and support.
We have two more open houses scheduled for this mo We have two more open houses scheduled for this month to review the proposed concept designs for the renovation and expansion of the fire station on High Street. Please come and join us on: Saturday, May 18th from 9:00am to 11:00am and Thursday, May 23rd from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Thank you to all the community members who came to the open house on May 13th. We appreciate your interest and support for this project. There will be additional open house days scheduled throughout the coming months.
The Cotuit Fire Department will be hosting open ho The Cotuit Fire Department will be hosting open houses starting today to tour the fire station and review the proposed concept drawings for the renovation and expansion of the fire station. The current schedule is: May 13th from 4:30pm to 7:00pm, May 18th from 9:00am to 11:00am, May 23rd from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Additional open houses will be scheduled throughout the coming months. Please stop by and visit us.
At 12:58 this afternoon, Cotuit Fire Department wa At 12:58 this afternoon, Cotuit Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on Main Street for a report of a fire in a microwave. Upon arrival it was determined that the fire was extending beyond the microwave and into the kitchen. A working fire assignment was requested bringing in assistance at the scene or to station coverage from COMM, Mashpee, Sandwich, Hyannis, Joint Base Cape Cod, West Barnstable, and Yarmouth Fire Departments. The occupants evacuated prior to the arrival of the Fire Department and were not injured. The fire was quickly knocked down limiting fire damage to the kitchen area. The incident was placed under control at 1:27pm. Companies remained on scene conducting salvage and overhaul operations to ensure there was no additional fire extension and to limit any additional damage to the building and contents. There was smoke damage throughout the residence and minor water damage to the basement. All companies were clear from the scene by 2:55pm.
Thank you Cotuit Library for having us over on thi Thank you Cotuit Library for having us over on this beautiful spring day. Cotuit Fire Department members read stories to local children and then demonstrated firefighting tools and safety equipment.
As the weather continues to warm we’d like to sh As the weather continues to warm we’d like to share some open burning safety tips. If you are planning on open burning be sure to contact the fire station after 9:00 a.m to ensure it is permitted for the day.
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