3 Alarm Fire Destroys American Legion Post

A fast moving 3 alarm fire on Friday night destroyed the Chester P. Tuttle Post at 88 Bancroft St. in Auburn. The fire was reported to the Auburn Emergency Communication Center at 7:57 p.m. reporting a fire in the kitchen. Engine 3 from the Headquarters station was first to arrive at 8:01 p.m. and struck a 2nd alarm with heavy smoke coming from the roof.

At the time of the 911 call the building was occupied with a little over 200 people eating dinner on the first floor of the building and patrons in the bar on the basement level. The fire alarm in the building was pulled and there was an orderly evacuation of the building. An off duty Auburn Firefighter was having dinner at the restaurant when the fire broke out and assisted in alerting patrons and safely evacuating them with staff.

A 3rd alarm was struck at 8:11 p.m. and at the same time the Incident Commander ordered the evacuation of firefighters from the building due to deteriorating conditions. Just minutes after the firefighters left the building there was a total collapse of the roof.

Auburn Fire Rescue Chief Stephen M. Coleman Jr. says there were no injuries reported of any patrons or firefighters. "With the amount of people in the building at the time of the fire we are extremely lucky tonight that we did not have any serious injuries and that everyone was able to escape the building quickly" Coleman said.

Chief Coleman says that the fire was well advanced when fire crews arrived and that there was a heavy fire load already in the attic. "The fire had been burning for sometime in the attic space and was well advanced before anyone in the building knew it".

The fire is not believed to be suspicious and is under investigation by the State Fire Marshals Office in conjunction with the District 7 Fire Investigation Unit. Auburn firefighters were assisted on scene by mutual aid companies from Oxford, Millbury, Leicester, Charlton, Webster, Sturbridge and Worcester.

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2 Alarm Fire on Berlin St. in Auburn

Just after 11:30 p.m. on Thursday night the Auburn Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a fire in the basement of 30 Berlin St.

First arriving fire companies found a working fire in the basement of the single story residential home with a heavy smoke condition throughout the first floor. The fire was quickly extinguished and a cat was rescued from the home by firefighters.

A second alarm was called that brought a Rapid Intervention Team from the Oxford Fire Department to the scene while Millbury, Leicester and a Sturbridge Ambulance provided station coverage.

Auburn Fire Rescue Chief Stephen M. Coleman Jr. says the fire is not considered suspicious and is under investigation by the District 7 Fire Investigation Unit.

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Text-to-9-1-1 now Available Across the Commonwealth

9-1-1 centers across the Commonwealth including Auburn are now able to receive Text-to-9-1-1.

What is Text-to-9-1-1?
Text-to-9-1-1 is the ability to send a text message to reach 9-1-1 emergency call takers from your mobile device.

How Do I Reach Text-to-9-1-1?
When using a texting app on a device, type the numbers “911” into the “To” or “Recipient” field.

What Information Should I Give Text-to-9-1-1?
You should make every effort to text the following:
• what is happening (nature of the incident);
• location including the address/location and town name;
• any additional details about the location you can provide such as landmarks, cross streets, nearby business names, apartment number, floor, room or suite numbers, or any details that may be helpful in locating you.

When Should I Use Text-to-9-1-1?
Texting should only be used during an emergency when you are unable to make a voice call to 9-1-1. Making a voice call is the most efficient way to get access to emergency services.
Text-to-9-1-1 will be useful for citizens who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. Text-to-9-1-1 eliminates the need to use ancillary Teletypewriter (TTY) equipment, or third party services to access     9-1-1.

What Happens Next?
The 9-1-1 professional in the Communications Center will ask you many questions, will assist in sending first responders to the location you identify, and may provide instructions on things for you to do.

Why Didn’t My Text Go Through?
Messages sent to Text-to-9-1-1 may not be received. If you attempt to send a Text-to-9-1-1 where the service is not available, wireless carriers provide an automatic "bounce-back" message. Bounce-back messages are intended to minimize the risk that you mistakenly believe that your text was sent and received by an emergency call center. As part of the bounce-back message, you will be advised to contact emergency services by another means.
Text-to-9-1-1 is currently available throughout the Commonwealth. However, across the country, Text-to-9-1-1 may only be in certain locations. Whenever possible, you should always make a voice call to 9-1-1 during an emergency.

Are There Any Text-to-9-1-1 Limitations I Should Know About?
Text-to-9-1-1 uses native texting technology called Short Message Service (SMS). Therefore, you must have a text or data plan on your mobile device to Text-to-9-1-1 and you should avoid sending:
• multi-media such as pictures, videos and emoticons;
• a message to more than one person as a recipient;
• messages exceeding the 160 character limit, as the messages will be broken and may be delivered out of order.
Text-to-9-1-1 rules do not apply to the following: third party texting applications (apps) on mobile devices that do not support texting to and from U.S. phone numbers, apps that only support texting with other app users, or texting through social media. This can include message services over WiFi networks, where a text or data plan is not required.

If you have questions regarding Text-to-9-1-1 contact Auburn's Communications Director Penny Ryan at 508-832-7777.

Basement Fire Goes to 2 Alarms on Adella St.

At 10:48 p.m. The Auburn Emergency Communications Center received a report of a structure fire at 25 Adella St. Auburn Fire Rescue Department and Auburn Police were dispatched and a 2nd Alarm was struck at 10:51 p.m. after it was confirmed there was a working fire in the basement.

Four adults and one child escaped from the home without injuries. Fire companies knocked down the fire in the basement and overhauled and ventilated the home from the smoke condition. Crews remained on scene until approximately 1:00 a.m.

The residents were not able to return to the home for the evening and are being assisted by the Red Cross. The fire is not suspicious and is currently under investigation by the Auburn Fire Investigation Unit.

Media inquiries should be directed to the departments Public Information Officer;

Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson
gjohnson@town.auburn.ma.us
508-832-7800

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Car vs Pedestrian Accident - Sword Street

At 8:06pm Thursday night the AFRD was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident reported car vs. pedestrian. The first arriving crews treated and transported one patient to UMASS Medical Center University Campus.

The accident is currently under investigation by APD and the accident reconstruction team.

Any Questions.

Contact: Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson
508-832-7800
gjohnson@town.auburn.ma.us

MVA with Entrapment Oxford Street North

At 9:15pm Monday night the AFRD was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with one car in the water and a person trapped inside the vehicle. The first arriving crews found a sedan that had driven off an embankment through a bollard. The vehicle was found on the passengers side in a shallow stream with 1 person still trapped inside. The vehicle had extensive damage primarily to the front end, the patient was alert and oriented with minor complaints of injury.

The vehicle was stabilized with cribbing and struts, the windshield was removed and entry was gained to the patient. The patient was extricated to a stokes basket and carried to the waiting ambulance. AFRD transported the patient to UMASS Medical Center University Campus with non-life threatening injuries.

There was a light sheen on the water from the vehicle's fluids, hazmat booms were placed down stream. The Auburn Water Department and DEP were notified, the water department did respond to the scene. The electrical inspector was also notified due to underground wires being exposed from the bollard being dislodged.

AFRD cleared the scene at 11:40pm after providing scene lighting for APD and Direnzo towing. The vehicle was removed without incident.

Any Questions.

Contact: Lt. Adam LaFlash
Public Relations Coordinator
508-832-7800
alaflash@town.auburn.ma.us

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Town of Auburn Announces New Communications Director

Following an extensive interview process that included an assessment center, the Town of Auburn has hired its first Communications Director, Penny Ryan. 

Mrs. Ryan has served as a public safety professional for the past 24 years. Starting as a call Emergency Medical Technician for the Town of Charlton in 1994, she worked as an EMT-Intermediate on an Advanced Life Support Ambulance. Mrs. Ryan became a Public Safety Dispatcher in 1998 and has served as the Lead Dispatcher for the Charlton Police Department since 2011. She also works per diem as a dispatcher for the Southbridge Police Department and serves as an Auxiliary Police Officer for the Town of Charlton.  

Penny holds a Communications Center Supervisor Certificate from the Association of Public Safety Communications (APCO), is an APCO Communications Training Officer, holds certification in Emergency Medical Dispatch, CPR Instructor for the American Heart Association, graduate of the Western Massachusetts Regional Training Center Reserve/Intermittent Police Academy and is one of only 25 dispatchers in Massachusetts to hold certification as a Communication Center Manager from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch.

The newly created position of Communications Director will be located in the Auburn Police Department and will oversee all dispatch operations and personnel. Mrs. Ryan will begin her new position in August. 

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AFRD Responds to Structure Fire on Boyce St.

The Auburn Fire Rescue Department was dispatched at 7:31 a.m. this morning to 104 Boyce St. for a report of smoke coming from the windows and doors of the home. First arriving Police Officers on scene confirmed the smoke condition and reported that smoke was also coming from the roof.  A second alarm was struck at 7:35 a.m. bringing in off duty personnel and mutual aid to the scene.

The fire was contained to the kitchen and was quickly knocked down by the first arriving Engine Company. One of the family’s two dogs was rescued from the home and the other perished due to smoke inhalation.

Mutual aid was provided on scene by Oxford Fire-EMS and Webster EMS as well as Auburn Animal Control. Fire Companies from Leicester and Millbury covered the stations during the incident.

The fire is not suspicious and the cause has been determined to be a dishwasher that was running at the time of the fire.

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For Information Contact:
Chief Stephen M. Coleman Jr.
508-832-7800
scoleman@town.auburn.ma.us

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Shed Fire at 4 Breezy Bend Caused Damage to Mobile Home

4/9/18

At 12:39 a.m. the Auburn Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) received a 911 call reporting a shed on fire behind 4 Breezy Bend.  Fire crews upon arrival found heavy fire coming from a shed behind the mobile home at 4 Breezy Bend.  The fire was quickly extinguished.          

AFRD Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson said the residents were alerted to the fire by the glow coming from their backyard.  They evacuated the home and called 911.  There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. An additional shed and one mobile home was damaged from the fire.  There was no fire extension into the mobile home.  Deputy Johnson said the fire is under investigation.    

Pictures for media use.

Contact:

Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson

Auburn Fire Rescue Department

Media Relations

gjohnson@town.auburn.ma.us

508-832-7800

Recall – Certain Kidde Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms

3/23/2018

Kidde, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has
announced a recall to replace certain Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms. This recall involves two
models of Kidde Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms: models PI2010 and PI9010. A copy of the CPSC
press release is enclosed.

This replacement program was initiated because certain dual sensor (photoelectric or ionization)
smoke alarms were left with a yellow cap in place during the manufacturing process. The cap can
cover one of the two smoke sensors and compromise the smoke alarm’s ability to detect smoke,
posing a risk of consumers not being alerted to a fire in their home.

Consumers should remove the alarm from the wall/ceiling and visually inspect it through the
opening on the side of the alarm for the presence of a yellow cap. Consumers should not attempt to
take apart the alarm, open the casing, or otherwise remove the yellow cap themselves. If a yellow
cap is present, the consumer should immediately contact Kidde to receive instructions and request
a free replacement smoke alarm. They should remove and discard the recalled smoke alarm only
after they receive and install the replacement alarm. If no yellow cap is present, consumers should
reinstall the smoke alarm and no further action is needed.

If you receive inquiries please immediately direct them to contact Kidde at (833) 551-7739
between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday-Friday (excluding holidays), or between 9 a.m. and 3
p.m. during the weekend. They may also visit www.Kidde.com and click on “Product Safety
Recall” for more information. 

Contact:

Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson

Auburn Fire Rescue Department

Media Relations

gjohnson@town.auburn.ma.us

508-832-7800

Shed Fire at 21 Breezy Bend Caused Damage to Mobile Home

2/27/18

At 9:03 p.m. the Auburn Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) received multiple 911 calls reporting a building fire in the area of 14 Breezy Bend.  Fire crews upon arrival found heavy fire coming from a shed behind 21 Breezy Bend next to the mobile home.          

AFRD Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson said the residents were alerted to the fire by a loud bang outside of their home and quickly evacuated.  The fire went to 2 alarms and there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. An additional shed and two mobile homes were damaged from the fire.  There was no fire extension into the two mobile homes.  Deputy Johnson said the fire is under investigation.    

Pictures for media use.

Contact:

Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson

Auburn Fire Rescue Department

Media Relations

gjohnson@town.auburn.ma.us

508-832-7800

MVA with Entrapment on the Mass Pike

At 4:26 this afternoon the AFRD was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident roll over on the Mass Pike westbound at the 89 mile marker. Crews arrived on scene to find a multi vehicle crash involving 5 vehicles including a tractor trailer truck and a car on it's roof.

The the female occupant of the vehicle on it's roof was still inside the car and needed to be extricated using hydraulic tools. She was transported to UMASS Medical Center University Campus with non-life threatening injuries.

Contact: Lt. Adam LaFlash
Public Relations Coordinator
508-832-7800
alaflash@town.auburn.ma.us

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State HAZMAT Team Assists AFRD at Wendy's 688 Southbridge Street

1/22/2018

The State's Hazardous Materials Response Team assisted the AFRD on Monday night identifying an unknown powder substance at Wendy's located at 688 Southbridge Street.

Shortly after 6:00 p.m. the AFRD was dispatched to 688 Southbridge Street for a reported person overdosing in the bathroom.  It was later reported the person was in cardiac arrest.  On arrival crews treated and transported the person by ambulance to the hospital.  An unknown powder substance was also found at the scene.

The State HAZMAT team along with the Board of Health were called to the scene.  A mix of illegal substances were identified by the HAZMAT team.  The restaurant was closed for about four hours and has since reopened.  The substances were contained to a bathroom in the restaurant and not near any cooking or food prep areas.  The Police are investigating the incident.  No other injuries were reported.

All companies were clear of Wendy's shortly after 10:15 p.m.


Contact:

Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson

Auburn Fire Rescue Department

Media Relations

gjohnson@town.auburn.ma.us

508-832-7800

State HAZMAT Team Assists AFRD in Gasoline Odor Investigation

The states Hazardous Materials Response Team assisted the AFRD on Monday night tracking the source of an odor of gasoline in several storm drains on Jerome Ave.

Shortly after 7:30 p.m. the AFRD was dispatched to 30 Jerome Ave. for an odor of gas. On arrival they detected an odor they believed to be gasoline in the basement of 30 Jerome Ave. meters detected nothing and as a precaution Eversource was called to the scene to confirm the findings. A second set of meters confirmed no detection of natural gas. While on scene a second resident at 42 Jerome Ave. alerted firefighters they had an odor of gasoline in their basement. The odor could also be detected at several storm drains along the street.

The state HAZMAT team along with DEP were called to the scene to investigate and confirm the presence of a petroleum product with testing equipment. Petroleum was detected in the storm drains at low levels. The homes affected were metered and home owners were allowed to return.

All companies were clear of Jerome Ave. shortly after 10:30 p.m.

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Questions contact;
Chief Stephen M. Coleman Jr.
508-832-7800
scoleman@town.auburn.ma.us

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Fire on the Loading Dock at Worcester Envelope Co.

At 9:00 a.m. this morning the AFRD was alerted to a fire at the Worcester Envelope Co. on Millbury St. The caller reported they could see employees of the building attempting to extinguish a fire on the loading dock.

Engine 3 arrived on scene to find a fire on the exterior of the building in the padding attached to the top of the loading dock. The fire was quickly extinguished and remained at a first alarm.

The cause of the fire was determined to be from the rear lights on a tractor trailer that were left on and were pressed against the padding material on the loading dock.

The department responded to a fire at the Worcester Envelope Co. on January 4th. That day crews arrived to find a large piece of machinery that makes envelopes on fire in the building. That fire went to 2 alarms and was contained to the piece of machinery in the building.  

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                                                   Firefighter Brian Sheridan operates a 
                                                   hose line extinguishing a fire on the 
                                                   exterior of the building.

Fire Strikes Worcester Envelope at 22 Millbury Street

1/4/2018

At 10:20 AM the Auburn Fire Rescue Department responded to 22 Millbury Street Worcester Envelope for an activated fire alarm.  Upon arrival crews found the building evacuated and a large piece of machinery that makes envelopes on fire in the building filling the building with smoke.        

Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson said "the fire went to 2 alarms and was contained to the piece of machinery in the building.  The fire department was on scene for just over three hours venting smoke from the building.      

There was one injury to a firefighter from a slip and fall on the ice and no injuries to any civilians.  At this time the fire is under investigation but does not appear to be suspicious.        

Pictures for media use.  

Contact:

Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson

Auburn Fire Rescue Department

Media Relations

gjohnson@town.auburn.ma.us

508-832-7800

Serious Trash Truck Accident

12/15/17

At 1:22 p.m. this afternoon the Auburn Fire Rescue Department along with the Auburn Police Department were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian  at the intersection of Upland Street and Manor Rd.  It was reported that a pedestrian was struck by a dump truck.

On arrival crews found a male lying in the roadway not moving and a trash truck down the street in a yard with a utility pole snapped in half.  The male party was quickly given care in an Auburn Fire Rescue Ambulance with the assistance of UMASS Emergency Medical Services and transported to UMASS Hospital with serious life threatening injuries.  The only injury was the driver of the trash truck and the only vehicle involved was the trash truck. 

The accident is under investigation by officers assigned to the CEMLEC Accident Reconstruction Unit.  National Grid and Direnzo Towing also were called to the scene and assisted emergency personnel.


Pictures for media use.

Contact:

Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson

Auburn Fire Rescue Department

Media Relations

gjohnson@town.auburn.ma.us

508-832-7800

Fire Strikes Home at 230 Leicester Street

12/9/17

At 3:15 a.m. the Auburn Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) received a 911 call from a resident at 230 Leicester Street reporting their home was on fire and fire was coming through the roof.  The two residents of the two family home escaped the fire without injury.  Fire crews upon arrival found heavy fire venting through the front living room window.        

AFRD Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson said the residents were alerted to the fire by their smoke detectors, which allowed them time to get out safely.  This situation is a great example of the importance of working smoke detectors in homes.  Without working smoke detectors in this home the outcome could have been fatal.  Smoke detectors save lives.  

The fire went to 3 alarms and there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. Deputy Johnson said the fire is under investigation but does not appear to be suspicious.  The two residents were displaced from their home and will be staying with friends.  

Pictures for media use.

Contact:

Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson

Auburn Fire Rescue Department

Media Relations

gjohnson@town.auburn.ma.us

508-832-7800

Basement Explosion at 214 Pakachoag Street

10/5/17

At 5:53 P.M. the Auburn Fire Rescue Department responded to 214 Pakachoag Street for an explosion and smoke in the basement.  The call was reported to the dispatch center by a 14 year old girl who called 911 to report the emergency.    

Fire crews on arrival stated that there had been an explosion involving the oil burner.  The explosion caused a piece of metal to puncture the oil tank, destroy the chimney, and other appliances in the basement.  approximately 225 gallons of oil spilled into the basement.

The Auburn Police Department, building inspector, plumbing inspector, wiring inspector, Mass DEP, Red Cross,  and oil service company were requested to the scene to assist.  At this time the house is not tenable until the cleanup is concluded.  No injuries were reported.

Pictures for media use.

Contact:

Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson

Auburn Fire Rescue Department

Media Relations

gjohnson@town.auburn.ma.us

508-832-7800

ALS Motor Unit assists accident victim at Tarantino Ride

A motorcycle ride in honor of slain Auburn Police Officer Ronald Tarantino brought out over 500 bikes that left the Leicester High School this morning at 11:00 a.m. While the ride was coming through Charlton on Oxford Rd. near Buffumville Dam at the Oxford town line there was an accident involving one of the motorcycles.

The AFRD's ALS Motor assigned to the CEMLEC Police Motor Unit was working the ride and being operated by Captain/Paramedic Justin Brigham. Captain Brigham was about 2 miles behind the accident when he was notified by CEMLEC Officers at the scene to respond. The ALS Motor is able to navigate through the hundreds of bikes and arrived on the accident scene in just under 2 minutes and began to evaluate and provide aid to the female passenger of the motorcycle who suffered a head injury. An Ambulance from the Charlton Fire Department was called to the scene to transport the patient to UMASS Medical Center with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

“This is why the ALS Motor was put into service, for these situations”, said AFRD Chief Stephen M. Coleman Jr. “These rides bring hundreds of bikes to main streets and back roads in many communities and accidents happen, whether it is someone from the public or one of the officers. Having the ability to bring trained medical professionals to the scene quickly on and with the right equipment is key to providing early interventions”, Coleman said.

The ALS Motor has been in service since September 1^st and this was its fourth mission with CEMLEC. There are several other missions scheduled through the month of October including the Klepto 5K on Sunday October 15^th in Auburn. That run benefits The Major David Brodeur Memorial Foundation. 

                                                                 Captain/Paramedic Justin Brigham operating the 

                                                                 departments ALS Motor Unit. The motor went 

                                                                 into service on September 1, 2017.

Early Morning Mobile Home Fire at 3 Washington Street Lot 68

8/26/17

At 12:07 a.m. the Auburn Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) received a 911 call from a resident at 3 Washington Street lot 45 reporting a mobile home was on fire at lot 68. The resident of lot 68 escaped the fire and went across the street to call 911.  

Fire crews upon arrival found the fire venting through the windows and impinging on a propane tank. The Worcester Fire Department also received the call since the location was on the Auburn/Worcester line. AFRD and Worcester Fire extinguished the blaze.    

AFRD Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson said the fire went to 2 alarms and there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The fire is under investigation but does not appear to be suspicious.  

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Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson

508-832-7800

gjohnson@town.auburn.ma.us

Serious Motor Vehicle Accident on Southbridge St.

Just before 5:30 a.m. this morning Auburn Fire Rescue along with Auburn Police was dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Southbridge St. and Hampton St. The car was reported to be on its side into a tree and on fire.

On arrival crews found a female driver trapped in the vehicle and there were no other occupants. Auburn Fire Chief Stephen M. Coleman Jr. said this was a very complex extrication that took Fire Rescue crews almost an hour to remove the patient from the vehicle. “Crews did an excellent job under some tough conditions with vehicle placement and the serious injuries of the patient” Coleman said.

AFRD was assisted on scene by an Ambulance from UMASS Emergency Medical Services and the patient was transported to UMASS Memorial University Campus with serious injuries. The accident is under investigation by officers assigned to the CEMLEC Accident Reconstruction Unit.

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Contact:

Chief Stephen M. Coleman Jr.

Auburn Fire Rescue Department

scoleman@town.auburn.ma.us

Update on Ford Explorer CO Issue 8-3-17

The following is a summary of our two press conferences that were held today in Auburn MA related to the Ford Explorer Carbon Monoxide (CO) issue.

A total of 13 Town Ford Explorer and Interceptor vehicles tested positive yesterday for elevated levels of CO. 10 vehicles from Police, 2 from Fire and 1 from the Department of Public Works.

A total of 6 Police Officers were sent to the hospital with elevated levels of CO, 1 emergent following a motor vehicle accident and 5 as a precaution. The Police Chief ordered all officers in the department be tested. All officers were released from the hospital yesterday and are doing fine.

Town officials held a meeting with Ford Engineers in Auburn this morning to discuss the problem and our findings from yesterday’s testing conducted by the Fire Rescue Department. Those four Ford employees spent the day inspecting some of the 13 vehicles that tested positive. Not all vehicles were tested today and that testing will continue into tomorrow.

In addition, officials held a conference call this morning with Ford Engineers in Detroit to discuss the problem. Ford has committed to work with the Town of Auburn to rectify all issues and stated that the four Ford employees will remain in Auburn until the 13 vehicles are repaired and back on the road.

Today the Town placed an order of 50 SCOTT Protégé 2M single gas CO meters to be installed in all Ford Explorer and Interceptor vehicles as well as some additional vehicles in the towns fleet.

The Town has received several phone calls today from Police and Fire Departments from across the state inquiring what types of monitoring devices we have researched. Fire Officials are saying the manufacturer you choose is not important, the recommendation is a single gas, zero maintenance CO meter. What fire officials are saying is that residential CO detectors are not the proper application for this issue. The difference between these meters and a residential CO detector is the single gas meters are constantly monitoring for CO, where as a residential CO detector is activated due to long term exposure.

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Contact:

Stephen M. Coleman Jr., MPA, CFO

Chief of Department

Auburn Fire Rescue Department

47 Auburn St.

Auburn, MA 01501

508-832-7800

scoleman@town.auburn.ma.us