STOW Firefighters from Hanover, Hanson and Rockland were honored Monday, March 8 during the 31st annual Firefighter of the Year awards, which was held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Public Safety and Security Secretary Thomas Turco and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey announced the awards, which honor Massachusetts fire departments whose acts of bravery and public service made a difference in their communities during fiscal year 2020.
“While the last year has been different in so many ways, one thing that hasn’t changed is the way firefighters have continued to respond to every call for help, regardless of any threat to their own health or safety,” Baker said. “We are proud to honor their bravery and sacrifice through these awards and to reflect on their unwavering service.”
Homeowner burned when flames destroy Embden garage
One of the residents of the house at 39 Ginger Lane suffered second-degree burns but was not transported from the scene.
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EMBDEN A resident suffered second-degree burns Tuesday afternoon when fire destroyed the garage at a house in Embden.
Two occupants were home when the fire began at 39 Ginger Lane. The resident who was burned was not transported from the scene, according to Chief Stacey Beane of the Anson Fire Department.
Beane said firefighters were able to prevent flames from reaching the house, which was not damaged.
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“We really don’t know what happened,” Beane said. “(The homeowner) was puttering around the garage and went back outside to rake the roof off on their house. (The homeowner) looked back and noticed that there was smoke coming from the garage.”
The home is temporarily uninhabitable due to the fire, smoke and water damage, he said.
The displaced residents are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.
A resident of the home was treated and released at the scene without transport to a hospital for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, Grenno said.
Fire investigators say they believe the cause is accidental and related to an electrical issue, Grenno said.
The Hanson Fire Department provided mutual aid at the scene during the fire, while the Abington and Halifax fire departments initially provided station coverage.
Abington firefighters responded to two emergency calls in town during the incident and Halifax firefighters provided medical aid at the fire scene, Grenno said.