TESLA RECALLS POWERWALL SYSTEMS DUE TO FIRE AND BURN HAZARDS
Please see the following link in regards to Tesla Powerwall recalls due to fire and burn hazards including the risk of serious injury or death. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Tesla-Recalls-Powerwall-2-AC-Battery-Power-Systems-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death
SUCCESSFUL LIFESAVING SKILLS COURSE
On Tuesday morning members did an amazing job providing free lifesaving skills course to members of the community at fire headquarters. This included CPR, Narcan Administration, and Stop the Bleed. Thank you to all who participated!
NIMS OVERVIEW FOR SENIOR OFFICIALS
This morning Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) provided a 402: NIMS OVERVIEW FOR SENIOR OFFICIALS course at fire headquarters. Thank you to all in Town who were able to participate.
MBTA ELECTRIC BUS TRAINING
Belmont Fire was fortunate to host a class on the new MBTA electric buses, one of which will enter service next week. Today, Group 4 was on duty, but our other three groups will complete the training in the near future.
UPCOMING CLASSES BEING OFFERED – LEARN CPR, NARCAN ADMINISTRATION, AND STOP THE BLEED
Earn a CPR certification and lean other life saving skills with Belmont Firefighters. Screenshot
FALL BACK SAFELY – CHECK YOUR ALARMS
As you change your clocks this morning, be sure to check your alarms! Check the dates on the back of these devices. If these alarms use alkaline batteries, change the batteries. Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years. Carbon monoxide alarms should be replaced every 5, 7, or 10 years depending on the make or model.
A GREAT TURNOUT FOR OUR ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
On Saturday afternoon there was amazing attendance at our annual open hose. It was a pleasure meeting all the member of the community in attendance. We appreciate the members who contributed to the success of the afternoon. A special thank you to Anne Mahon of Leading Edge Real Estate, Waltham Auto Tow, and Star Market for the contributions to the event.
BELMONT FIRE OBTAINS NARCAN LEAVE BEHIND KITS
With the support of the Opioid Settlement Fund and our partners at the Health Department, Leave Behind Kits have been acquired. These kits may be left with a person successfully treated for potential opioid use regardless of whether or not they were transported to the hospital. Screenshot
A RIDE TO SCHOOL ON ENGINE 1
On Friday morning, members were honored to take 6th grader, Lauren, to the Chenery Upper Elementary School aboard the new Engine 1. Group 4 was on duty.