Updated on December 29, 2020 at 2:13 pm
A woman was rescued by two police officers Monday night after a fire broke out inside a home in Pepperell, Massachusetts, according to officials.
Police said officers Jared Carrubba and Dan Adams were the first to arrive at the home on Elliott Street at about 10:30 p.m. where a 76-year-old woman was trapped inside.
Making their way inside the smoke-filled home, the officers were able to locate the woman trapped beneath debris and carry her outside, police said. Officers Carrubba and Adams made entry into a burning, smoke-filled home and risked their own lives to carry one of our residents to safety, Pepperell Chief David Scott said. Their efforts were certainly heroic and life-saving.
Lompoc Fire Department welcomes new recruits [Lompoc Record, Calif.]
Dec. 22 Three new firefighters have joined the Lompoc Fire Department after an open recruitment and testing process, according to interim Fire Chief Brian Federmann.
The recruits Nicholas Wimmel, Shane Greene and Richard West were selected to join the firefighting team after successfully completing a seven-week new hire academy. They will now move to their assigned shifts.
The recent recruitments will prove beneficial to both the department and community as the department works to fill a number of recent vacancies, according to Federmann.
“Working through the hiring and academy process during a pandemic is very challenging, and I would like to share my gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of our department who helped make this possible while being diligent in our safety measures,” Federmann said.
Tomi City firefighters donate to local counterparts December 19 2020
Firefighters in Madras sister city, Tomi City, Japan, raise money to support the Jefferson County Fire District after a tough wildfire season.
Firefighters in Tomi City, Japan, raised $2,500 in support of the Jefferson County Fire District after following news of the difficult wildfire season this year.
Tomi City is a sister city of Madras.
Fire Chief Brian Huff says he appreciates the kind gesture. They have not decided how they will spend the money.
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