HISTORY OF HANSON FIRE & LOCAL 2713

Hanson Fire Deaprtment dates back to the late 1800's and was comprised mostly of local men and horse drawn hose companies.

Firefighters were on call and responded from there home when sirens were activated throughout the town.

During this time the fire department ran out of three stations which were located on Main Street, Reed Street and Liberty Street. (Curently Hanson Fire has one station located at 505 Liberty Street RTE 58)

 

On 6/22/1979 Local 2713 received its charter membership from the IAFF.

 

Tragedy

In 1965 while responding to a building fire in the city of Brockton a Hanson Engine was involved in a collision enroute killing Firefighters James R. Craig and ThomasW. Lovett and seriously injuring future Fire Chief Peter Huska.

On September 13th 1980 Firefighter David Grindle was killed in the line of Duty during a training incident.

Hanson Fire/Rescue continues to honor the bravery and sacrifice of these brave men.

 

Below are some images representing the history of our Department:

Hanson Fire Department Hose Company No. 2 Located on Main Street in 1910

(From L to R) Edward Keene, Norman Mackenzie, Will Thayer, Angus Maclellan, Irving Bryant, Charles Burrell, Fred Brown, Ben Livermore, James Lowery, Summer Josselyn, John Ibbitson Merritt Bates. The 2 Horses Named Fred and Dick

 

In 1910 Hanson Fire placed into service Hose Company 3. This was one of the first trucks in the state used to fight forest fires.

 

 

Horse Drawn Hose Company With 6 Call Firefighters

 

(L to R) John Ibbitson, Roderick McClellan, Arthur Brown, Ben Livermore, Irvin Bryant and Fred Brown

 

Photo Taken In 1955 Taken In Front Of The Main St Fire Station. Firefighters With The Second Hand Ambulance.

 

Firefighters With Three Engines On Main Street. The Left Engine Was Located On Main Street. The Middle Engine Was From Burrage Station And The Engine On The Right Was From The North Station.

Lineup of Apparatus in 1958. 2 Seagraves, a 1941 Mack and 3 Dodge Power Wagons

 

 

 

Hanson Fire runs out of one station currently and protects over 11,000 residents/homes/businesses in over 15 square miles. Doing this with 3 engines, 1 tower truck, 1 forestry units, a rescue boat and 2 ALS ambulances.

On 6/1/2001 Hanson Fire went to the Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) Level. Our Paramedic staffing currently numbers 10 Paramedics.

The mission of Hanson fire Local 2713 continues to assure high quality Fire suppresion, Rescue and Emergency medical services to the citizens of Hanson