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Fire Department Training For Lung Association's Stair Climb

Lynnfield Fire Department personnel will join other departments in climbing 82 flights in full gear at One Boston Place.

As noted in this press release last week from the Lynnfield Fire Department, some of the town's first responders are getting ready to participate in the annual Fight For Air Climb. The annual stair climb, run by the American Lung Association and taking place on February 2nd, features hundreds of area firefighters climbing the 789 stairs (41 floors, 82 flights) to the top of One Boston Place - while wearing about 60 pounds of gear each. In these photos, the Lynnfield personnel are shown training for the event at the Sheraton Colonial just over the town line in Wakefield. "I am very excited and proud to say that we have raised well over $4,500 for this worthwhile cause," Deputy Fire Chief Glenn Davis told Lynnfield Patch in an email over the…

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Lynnfield Fire Department Members To 'Climb For A Cause'

On Feb. 2, members of Lynnfield Fire Department will join hundreds of colleagues from elsewhere in the American Lung Association's Annual Stair Climb - in their fire gear - at One Boston Place.

The following was provided by the Lynnfield Fire Department: The Lynnfield Fire Department believes that “No one should struggle to breathe”.  The American Lung Association each year hosts the Fight for Air Stair Climb.  This event not only raises funds but also raises awareness about various respiratory illnesses that plague our society.  Illness such as Asthma, Lung Cancer, Emphysema, and COPD to name a few impact many of us or those we know and love. On February 2nd, members of the Lynnfield Fire Department along with hundreds of other area Firefighters are going to “Climb for a Cause”.  We will participate in the annual stair climb. This stair climb is basically a vertical road race.  Instead of running for miles we will climb 41 …

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Check This Out: Fire Department's Ice Rescue Training

Thanks to the Lynnfield Fire Department for providing some photos from a training exercise held over the weekend at Pillings Pond.

Over the weekend, a reader noted that the Lynnfield Fire Department had been out at Pillings Pond Saturday morning with some equipment. A quick email to the Chief Joseph Lingel found that nobody was ever in any danger - it turned out that department members were doing an ice rescue drill. According to Chief Lingel, personnel use equipment such as an inflatable boat, an ice rescue sled, ice rescue suits and the fire department tower to simulate the rescue of a person who's fallen through the ice. Training on this equipment reportedly takes place each year.

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Town Repeals $100 EMS Assessment Fee

In letter to selectmen, Fire Chief Joseph Lingel said fee had "created a lot of negative feelings in our community."

Individuals who receive an assessment from EMS personnel will no longer have to pay a $100 fee to the town, following a vote this week by the board of selectmen. At Monday’s meeting at town hall, Selectmen Bob MacKendrick and Dave Nelson voted in favor of the proposal, which was raised in a letter the week before by Fire Chief Joseph Lingel. The town's third selectman seat, held by Al Merritt until the beginning of January, will remain vacant until the April town election. Lingel’s letter, which was read aloud at the meeting, noted that the $100 fee “has created a lot of negative feelings in our community.” Selectmen largely concurred with the two main points Lingel raised in supporting the fee’s removal. First, a number of residents have …

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Lynnfield Fire Dept. Offers Fire Safety Tips

Local fire personnel share information from fire marshal's office on staying safe during the winter.

State Fire Marshal Offers Winter Safety Tips State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan said, “The holidays should be a joyous time. A few simple steps will keep your family and guests safe this holiday season.” He added, “The most important thing is to make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working. The next step is to make sure the entire family and all your guests know the home escape plan and where the outside meeting place is.” Cooking Leading Cause of Holiday Fires Coan said, “At holiday time we do a lot of cooking, but it is important to remember two key things: Stand by Your Pan to prevent cooking fires and to Put a Lid on It if one does occur.” Leaving cooking unattended, even for a minute, is the leading cause of fires. He …

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Lynnfield Fire Dept. Responded To At Least 40 Service Calls During Sandy

Hurricane Sandy took down trees, wires and branches all over town on Monday, keeping public safety personnel busy.

This photo sent in by the Lynnfield Fire Department shows one of the several trees that struck a house in town during Monday's storm. Fire Chief Joseph Lingel reported that the department responded to at least six calls involving trees striking homes. He also confirmed that most service calls Monday involved down wires and trees in the wires. A reported building fire turned out to be a transformer fire, he added, and the department also handled two medical aid calls during the storm. No serious injuries were reported in Lynnfield in connection with Hurricane Sandy. Elsewhere, a falling tree reportedly struck a mail truck near Pillings Pond Road on Monday, leaving its driver uninjured. Power was restored to many residents by Tuesday, with …

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PHOTOS: Kids Learn About Fire Safety

Got a photo to share with the community? Email it to william.laforme@patch.com.

Jim Alexander from the Lynnfield Fire Department was a special guest this week at the library for National Fire Prevention Week. Alexander read a nonfiction book about fire safety, plus a story about a firehouse dog. He also gave out firehats and bookmarks to the kids. "It was a nice opportunity for the Library to partner with the Fire Department to get important safety messages to as many kids as possible," said Laura Bruynell, head of youth services at the Lynnfield Library.

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PHOTOS: Fire Dept. Water And Ice Rescue Drill

Town safety personnel held drill Saturday on Suntaug Lake.

This weekend, members of the Lynnfield Fire Department were out on Suntaug Lake holding water and ice rescue drills. Thanks to the department for sending in these images from the training to share with everybody.

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PHOTOS: Medflight Transports One After Fall From Ladder

Medflight called to Lynnfield Wednesday after man fell 25 feet from a ladder.

Police and fire personnel rushed to Summer Street around mid-day Wednesday in response to a 50 year old man who fell from a ladder while working. The man was reported to be unresponsive at the time, and he was transported via Medflight to an area hospital. Photographer Matt Katz was near the scene and provided this group of photos.

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