Author: Hannah Sammut

NORTON — Chief Shawn Simmons is pleased to announce that the Norton Fire Department is offering a CPR class in April and May and encourages those interested to sign up.

WHEN:
Tuesday, April 9 from 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 from 9-11 a.m.

WHERE:
Norton Fire Department, 70 East Main St.

WHAT:
The free community CPR class will cover CPR and choking for adults, children and infants. The course is open to anyone aged 10 years and older.

This class is intended for those who do not need certification or a course completion card for a job or other requirements. This class is ideal for community groups, parents, grandparents, students, caregivers and anyone interested in learning how to save a life.

“Knowing how to perform CPR can help save a person in a life-threatening situation,” Chief Simmons said. “I am hopeful this class will provide community members with the confidence and knowledge they need to properly respond if they ever encounter a CPR or choking-related emergency.”

Those interested in attending a class must sign up in advance. To sign up for the class or for more information, click here. Those seeking a certification class can call the Norton Fire Department at 508-285-0246 for more information.

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NORTON— Chief Shawn Simmons is pleased to report that the Norton Fire Department received a $13,917.98 grant from the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.

The Norton Fire Department will use the funding to purchase structural firefighting gear.

Fire departments across Massachusetts were invited to apply to the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, which provides reimbursement on purchases of 135 different types of eligible equipment. Eligible items include hoses and nozzles, turnout gear, ballistic protective equipment, gear washers and dryers, thermal imaging cameras, hand tools and extrication equipment, communications resources, hazardous gas meters, and more. In many cases, the purchase of this equipment will help departments attain compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration or National Fire Protection Association safety standards. This is the fourth year that funding has been awarded through the program.

“The Firefighter Safety Equipment Grants are an investment in the health and safety of Massachusetts firefighters,” said State Fire Marshal Jon Davine. “The flexibility of the program is especially valuable because it allows each department to make purchases based on their specific needs and resources. It has become a vital part of the way the Massachusetts fire service prepares for the constantly evolving threats in the world around us.”

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