Tuesday, October 30, 2012
The following is from the Mansfield Fire and EMS log from Oct. 21 to Oct. 27, 2012.
Oct. 22 5:37 p.m. North Attleboro Fire reported a vehicle off the roadway on Route 95 North. Oct. 24 10:00 a.m. Mansfield Fire responded to a call reporting a microwave fire on Squire Avenue. Oct. 25 8:12 a.m. Mansfield Fire and EMS responded to a call reporting a vehicle fire on Hampshire Street near a building. The fire in the vehicle was knocked down and did not extend to the building. 7:03 p.m. Caller reported an oven fire on Potash Road. Heavy smoke permeated the building and the oven was removed. The residence was ventilated. Oct. 26 3:58 p.m. Mansfield Fire and EMS responded to a mutual aid call from Easton for a motor vehicle collision at the Easton Shaws. Two victims were transported to a local hospital. Oct. 27 12:00 a.m. Caller …
Friday, October 26, 2012
The following is from the Mansfield Fire and EMS log from Oct. 15 to Oct. 22, 2012.
Oct. 16 1:37 p.m. Mansfield Fire and EMS responded to a call reporting a motor vehicle collision at the underpass on Chauncy Street. One victim was transported to Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Oct. 17 4:31 p.m. Mansfield Fire responded to a mulch fire near the Bank of America on North Main Street. The fire was extinguished. Oct. 18 1:54 p.m. Mansfield EMS responded to a mutual aid call in Plainville at the Race Course when two horses collided and injured the jockeys. Both were transported to Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Oct. 19 12:48 p.m. Mansfield Fire responded to a call reporting fire at 150 Rumford Ave. Firefighters located the problem at a kitchen appliance, which was sparking heavily and caused a fire. The fire was extinguished. 6:40 p.m. …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The following is from the Mansfield Fire and EMS log for Oct. 8 to Oct. 14, 2012.
Oct. 8 7:55 a.m. Mansfield Fire and EMS responded to a mutual aid call from North Attleboro Fire due to a rollover on Route 95 near exit 5. Oct. 10 7:55 a.m. Mansfield Fire and EMS responded to a call reporting a motor vehicle collision on Route 95 South. One victim was transported to Sturdy Memorial Hospital. 2:15 p.m. Mansfield Fire and Rescue responded to an MCI drill in Norton. Oct. 13 6:03 a.m. Mansfield Fire and EMS responded to an alarm at Longhorn Steakhouse. The source of the fire was found to be a linen bag smoldering in the dining room. Health department officials inspected the restaurant after the building was cleared. Oct. 14 7:54 p.m. Mansfield Fire responded to a call reporting an overheating vehicle and possible car fire.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
The following is from the Mansfield Fire Log from Oct. 1 to Oct. 2, 2012.
Oct. 2 5:01 p.m. State police and Foxborough Fire reported a motor vehicle collision on Route 95 in which a vehicle drove off into the woods. Victim was found out of the vehicle (though not ejected) and was taken to Sturdy Memorial Hospital. 10:04 p.m. Mansfield Fire and EMS responded to a call reporting a motor vehicle collision between a vehicle and a utility pole at the intersection of Joanna Drive and Maple Street. Patients were treated on scene for minor injuries. Oct. 3 8:58 a.m. Mansfield Fire and EMS responded to a call reporting a tractor-trailer rollover on the Route 495 onramp to Route 95. The driver was trapped and was not extricated for half an hour. The victim was transported to Rhode Island Hospital with non-life threatening…
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Chris Pyrcz was sworn in on Wednesday as an official Mansfield Firefighter.
Chris Pyrcz was officially sworn in as a Mansfield firefighter on Wednesday in front family and many brothers in the Mansfield Fire Department. Mansfield fire chief Neal Boldrighini said that, especially in light of the Oct. 3 crash and extrication on Route 95, that quality firefighters are needed in Mansfield. “I’m not exaggerating when I say we used every tool we had to get the job done,” he said. “Outstanding work gentlemen.” Boldrighini said that Pyrcz was a graduate of Walpole High School and served with distinction in the U.S. Marine Corps. “He served in several deployments overseas,” he said. Two tours in Irag and two in Kuwait. When he left the military, he put himself through medic school. He comes to us with an incredible work …
The following is a summary of the Oct. 3 2012 Mansfield Board of Selectmen meeting.
The Mansfield Town Clerk swore in new firefighter Chris Pyrcz. The Mansfield Board of Selectmen approved a measure that would allow purchase of Norton property (after the approval of the Town of Norton) to expand wastewater facilities. Selectmen approved a motion 5-0 to allow new owner of Mansfield Gas and Service Wissam “Sam” Samrout a Class II Vehicle Sales License. The license allows sales of vehicles on the property. Town manager William Ross said that, despite a few problems with change and placement of the machines, the new pay boxes at the train station are being used and are generally a success. Selectmen voted 5-0 to have a special town meeting on Nov. 13. Finance Committee chair Walter Wilks and vice chair Steve Schoonveld came …
Check out the latest police log.
1. Showers, mainly after 3pm. Areas of fog before 2pm, then Patchy fog after 4pm. High near 69. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Thursday Night: Showers, mainly before 11pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. 2. Click here to read about Ahmad Abousamra's connections to foreign terroristgroups. 3. Mansfield swore in a new firefighter on Wednesday. Click here to read more. 4. Click here to read a summary of the Oct. 3 meeting of the Mansfield Selectmen: New Firefighter, North Common…
Thursday, September 20, 2012
The following is from the Mansfield Fire and EMS log from Sept. 11 to Sept. 16, 2012.
Sept. 12 4:45 p.m. Mansfield Fire and EMS responded to a call from the Massachusetts State Police reporting a three-vehicle collision on Route 95 South after the Route 495 exit. One patient was transported to Sturdy Memorial Hospital. 8:12 p.m. Mansfield EMS responded to a call reporting one injury (heart episode) from a motor vehicle collision on East Street. One patient was treated on scene. Sept. 13 6:46 p.m. Mansfield Fire responded to a call reporting a a fuel leak on Copeland Drive. Sept. 14 9:12 p.m. One victim was transported to Sturdy Memorial Hospital after a motor vehicle collision on Thomas Street. Sept. 15 3:53 p.m. Mansfield EMS responded to a call reporting a male assault victim. Sept. 16 11:19 a.m. Mansfield Fire and EMS …
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The following is from the Mansfield Fire Log.
Aug. 21 3:02 p.m. Mansfield Fire responded to a call reporting a fluid leak on Pratt Street after a minor motor vehicle collision. 5:09 p.m. Mansfield Fire responded to a call reporting a dumpster fire on Plymouth Street. The fire was put out and the dumpster was removed. 5:36 p.m. Mansfield Fire and EMS Mansfield Fire and EMS responded to a call reporting a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Elm Street and Elm Terrace. No victims were reported injured at the time. Aug. 22 3:47 p.m. Mansfield Fire and EMS responded to a call reporting a motorcycle accident on Route 495 North. One person was transported to Rhode Island Hospital. Aug. 23 2:10 p.m. Mansfield Fire responded to a call reporting a fluid leak on School Street after a …
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The following is from the Mansfield Fire and EMS Log.
Aug. 6 8:10 a.m. Massachusetts State Police reported a tractor-trailer rollover on Route 95 North on the on ramp to Route 495 South. The driver was evaluated on-scene and the vehicle was turned upright and towed away. There was a significant oil spill cleaned up at the scene. 2:54 p.m. Caller reported a grill fire within ten feet of the house on Mill Street. The fire was extinguished within 15 minutes of the initial call. Aug. 7 12:09 p.m. Mansfield Fire and EMS responded to a call reporting a five-car motor vehicle collision on Route 95 before exit five. Collision involved vehicles on both sides of the highway. Patients were evaluated and treated on-scene. Aug. 8 1:09 p.m. Caller reported a mulch fire on West Street near the Erin Center …
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