The Carver Fire Department is located in Southeastern Massachusetts.
We proudly protect 11,368 people living in an area of 39.58 square miles. We operate out of three stations that protect a primarily residential/agricultural area. Our Department is an ISO 2/2Y-rated Public Department whose 85 members are on a paid on-call status.
Today's brief but intense thunderstorm kept Carver Firefighters busy with simultaneous fires. Around 3:40pm, Companies 1 and 3 responded to a house struck by lightning. Crews found a smoke condition, a damaged chimney, and charred wood but confirmed no serious fire. As the members were beginning to return to service, fire dispatch alerted Company 1 and 2 of another lightning strike and fire on Center St at 3:58pm Due to Engine 1's crew still working on the first call, Engine 3 and Tanker 2 from Company 3 were immediately cleared from fire #1 and responded to the next incident, along with the remaining Company 1 and 2 apparatus. The second fire involved a large outbuilding, brush, and trees. Firefighters from all 3 Companies were put to work extinguishing and overhauling the various fires. Thanks to Plymouth Fire Department for providing station coverage at our HQ during the incidents. As always, our public safety team of Carver EMS and Carver Police Department were on scene providing much-needed support. (Photo's by Firefighter, Steve Falconer)
46 years of service! Our most senior member, Co 3 Firefighter Michael Williams has officially retired. Joining CFD in 1979, Mr. Williams has served continuously and honorably for 5 decades. Son of retired Fire Chief Robert "Pete" Williams, Mike was joined this weekend by his family and past & current members of Company 3 where he was honored for his years of dedicated service during a dinner ceremony. Enjoy your retirement FF Williams, and thank you for your many years of service to the town! (Photo's by Firefighter, Mike Shaw)
