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PLEASE NOTE
Due to COVID-19 we are still limiting in person contact at the Station. Please use the Drop Box in the front lobby of the Station for all permits and applications.
Be sure to attach any fees (cash or checks made payable to the Town of Oak Bluffs) as well as include a phone number and an email address in order to be scheduled for an appointment.
You may get additional forms on our website here or at the State's website here.
If you have questions during business hours you may call 508-693-5380.
Reception is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Be sure to attach any fees (cash or checks made payable to the Town of Oak Bluffs) as well as include a phone number and an email address in order to be scheduled for an appointment.
You may get additional forms on our website here or at the State's website here.
If you have questions during business hours you may call 508-693-5380.
Reception is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
JOINT FIRE TRAINING WITH
EDGARTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
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On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, the Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Department and the Edgartown Fire Department conducted a joint fire training at 50 Curtis Lane Edgartown, MA 02539.
Utilizing an acquired home that was scheduled for demolition, the Firefighters from Oak Bluffs and Edgartown were able to do extensive training. Some topics that were covered were forcible entry through a garage roll down; vertical ventilation (roof operations); hose line advancement (1 3/4 & 2 1/2); transitional fire attack; and rapid intervention (initial survey and tool choices). We would like to thank all members who were involved. |
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JOINT FIRE TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT
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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Dear Martha’s Vineyard Community Members, I am writing today to notify you of an upcoming training exercise that will be taking place on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Department, along with the Edgartown Fire Department, will be participating in a joint fire training exercise. This training exercise will start at 5:30 PM and last until approximately 9:00 PM. The location of this exercise will be at 50 Curtis Lane Edgartown, MA 02539. During the time of our operation, you will see multiple pieces of fire apparatus, firefighters, and other support vehicles. All of these items are vital to our operation and may impede your daily activities or plans. Curtis Lane will be temporarily closed between Fisher Road and Cyprien Way during the training. As a precaution, our team has worked with local services to ensure that the training exercise has minimal impact on our environment and the air quality surrounding our area. If you should have any questions or concerns, please call me at 508-693-5380. Thank you for your support and understanding. Sincerely, Nelson Wirtz Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Chief/Emergency Management Director |
| 2021-09-14 Fire Training Exercise Letter to Community |
BON VOYAGE, PATTY!
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Yesterday we said farewell to Ms. Patricia Culkins. She has been a member of the Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Department for more than three years as our Office Administrator. Her knowledge and wisdom have been instrumental to our Department and community, especially during our transitional periods. We wish her and family safe travels as they set sail on the open ocean. Bon voyage, Patty!
SWEARING IN CEREMONY FOR
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF STEPHEN FOSTER
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Join us in welcoming and celebrating our new Oak Bluffs Deputy Fire Chief Stephen Foster on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 12:30 PM.
This Swearing In Ceremony will be a rain or shine, socially distanced outdoor event at the Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Station that adheres to the current COVID-19 safety guidelines. Masks are required and formal attire is encouraged. Public safety officials are asked to wear their Dress Uniforms. Light refreshments will be served. The ceremony will be streamed live on our Facebook Page (@OBFireEMS). RSVP: https://fb.me/e/4dmTt8aIS Contact Fire Administration at 508-693-5380 for additional information. We hope to see you there! | ||
MANDATORY INDOOR MASK MANDATE
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Despite vaccination rates, the threat of COVID-19 poses a significant threat to the health and safety of the residents, workers and visitors to the Island of Martha’s Vineyard. Therefore, effective Thursday, August 19, 2021, the Oak Bluffs Board of Health has implemented a mandatory mask mandate for everyone 2 years old and above in all indoor public places or private spaces open to the public. This mandate is in effect until rescinded by the Board of Health.
The following are examples of the mandatory mask requirement:
•Indoor food service establishment customers may only remove face coverings when seated.
• Indoor performance venue customers may only remove face coverings in the actual act of eating and drinking.
• Indoor bar and dance venue customers may only remove face coverings when seated at tables or seated at a bar. Guests must be masked on indoor dance floors.
• Lodging guests and workers are required to wear face coverings when inside hallways and common areas.
• Houses of worship are covered by this indoor order.
• Fitness Centers/Health Clubs workers, customers, and visitors are required to wear face coverings during fitness activity, including strenuous activity.
• At Personal Service establishments, including but not limited to barber shops, hair and nail salons, all customers and workers are required to wear face coverings, except for skin or beard care that occurs on the face, the customer may temporarily remove the face covering but must immediately put the face covering back on for the remainder of the visit.
• Persons working in shared office spaces will not be required to mask while at their workstations so long as a minimum of six feet of distance between office occupants or a physical partition, at least six feet in height, is installed separating workstations. Persons working in private office spaces will not be required to mask. Masks must be worn while serving the public or traversing the building.
• Masks remain mandatory for all individuals on public and private transportation systems (including rideshares, livery, taxi, ferries, MBTA, Commuter Rail and transportation stations), in healthcare facilities and in other settings hosting vulnerable populations, such as congregate care settings.
• All entry doors of businesses open to the public must be posted - advising customers that facemasks must be maintained inside the establishment.
Thank you for your compliance with this mandate as we work to keep our community safe and healthy!
The following are examples of the mandatory mask requirement:
•Indoor food service establishment customers may only remove face coverings when seated.
• Indoor performance venue customers may only remove face coverings in the actual act of eating and drinking.
• Indoor bar and dance venue customers may only remove face coverings when seated at tables or seated at a bar. Guests must be masked on indoor dance floors.
• Lodging guests and workers are required to wear face coverings when inside hallways and common areas.
• Houses of worship are covered by this indoor order.
• Fitness Centers/Health Clubs workers, customers, and visitors are required to wear face coverings during fitness activity, including strenuous activity.
• At Personal Service establishments, including but not limited to barber shops, hair and nail salons, all customers and workers are required to wear face coverings, except for skin or beard care that occurs on the face, the customer may temporarily remove the face covering but must immediately put the face covering back on for the remainder of the visit.
• Persons working in shared office spaces will not be required to mask while at their workstations so long as a minimum of six feet of distance between office occupants or a physical partition, at least six feet in height, is installed separating workstations. Persons working in private office spaces will not be required to mask. Masks must be worn while serving the public or traversing the building.
• Masks remain mandatory for all individuals on public and private transportation systems (including rideshares, livery, taxi, ferries, MBTA, Commuter Rail and transportation stations), in healthcare facilities and in other settings hosting vulnerable populations, such as congregate care settings.
• All entry doors of businesses open to the public must be posted - advising customers that facemasks must be maintained inside the establishment.
Thank you for your compliance with this mandate as we work to keep our community safe and healthy!
| Oak Bluffs Mandatory Indoor Mask Order |
WELCOME DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
STEPHEN FOSTER
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We are pleased to announce that Captain Stephen Foster of the Edgartown Fire Department has accepted the Deputy Fire Chief’s position in Oak Bluffs. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge of the local public safety services and a background in fire training. As a call Firefighter and EMT at Fairhaven Fire Department he preserved and protected the welfare of community members and structures. At Barnstable County Fire and Rescue Training Academy he provided support to training operations on the fire ground for several programs including Firefighter 1 & 2 and Mass Maritime Academy. Certified in FEMA ICS and NIMS, Hazardous Materials Operations, Fire Instructor, and many others, his expertise and commitment to his community will make him a great asset to our Department.
We look forward to him joining the Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Department in September!
We look forward to him joining the Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Department in September!
FAREWELL CAPTAIN JOHN GONSALVES
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Captain John Gonsalves has served the community of Martha’s Vineyard for over thirty years. He began his firefighting career in 1991 for the Tisbury Fire Department while still in high school. In 1997 he joined the Oak Bluffs Fire Department and in 2001, Former Oak Bluffs Fire Chief Dennis Alley awarded John Gonsalves the Certificate of Merit for dedicated service to the citizens of Oak Bluffs. He earned his EMT certification in 2002 and has been Captain of Engine 524 since 2009. Recently in May of 2019 he became a full time Paramedic for the Oak Bluffs EMS Department. We appreciate his dedication and the sacrifices he and his family have made during his time on the Department. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors!
MASK ADVISORY PER BOARDS OF HEALTH
There have been a number of professional vacancies open with people leaving Town service. Positions include Children's and Young Adult Librarian, Conservation Agent, Deputy Shellfish Constable, IT Manager, Fire-EMS Office Administrator, and Summer Highway Positions.
If you know of anyone who would be interested in these openings, have them look at the employment page on the Town of Oak Bluffs website for more information at https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/Jobs.aspx
If you know of anyone who would be interested in these openings, have them look at the employment page on the Town of Oak Bluffs website for more information at https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/Jobs.aspx
AUGUST 2021 FIREWORKS CANCELED
The Oak Bluffs Firemen’s Civic Association has decided that due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have no alternative other than to not schedule what would have been the 45th Oak Bluffs Firemen’s Civic Association Fireworks in August 2021.
MESSAGE FROM DUKES COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION REGARDING PROPANE TANKS
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| 2021-03-01 DCFCA Propane Tank Letter |
A message from the Dukes County Fire Chiefs Association regarding the order of operations for the application, permitting and inspection of above ground and underground propane tank installations
Signed,
Chief Simon Bolin - Aquinnah Fire Department
Chief Jeremy Bradshaw - Chilmark Fire Department
Chief Alex Schaeffer - Edgartown Fire Department
Chief Gregory Leland - Tisbury Fire Department
Fire Chief - Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Department
Chief Manuel Estrella III - West Tisbury Fire Department
Signed,
Chief Simon Bolin - Aquinnah Fire Department
Chief Jeremy Bradshaw - Chilmark Fire Department
Chief Alex Schaeffer - Edgartown Fire Department
Chief Gregory Leland - Tisbury Fire Department
Fire Chief - Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Department
Chief Manuel Estrella III - West Tisbury Fire Department
PLEASE COMPLETE THE
DUKES COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION UNPERMITTED PROPANE TANK REPORTING FORM
To all our community members with propane:
With an unprecedented amount of propane account changes with tank removals being seen throughout Dukes County, we are looking for some assistance to gather information on tanks that may be left on your property after the change over. While it is your responsibility to notify the outgoing provider, we recognize that people have had some issues making contact. Please use the link to fill out an Unpermitted Propane Tank Reporting Form provided by your local Fire Departments (Dukes County Fire Chiefs Association) in an effort to rectify the unpermitted tanks within our communities. The information will be provided to each Fire Department in order to enforce proper code compliance regarding propane tanks that have been taken out of service on your property.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfsqxEeSKDu2S.../viewform
Please share with anyone in Dukes County!
With an unprecedented amount of propane account changes with tank removals being seen throughout Dukes County, we are looking for some assistance to gather information on tanks that may be left on your property after the change over. While it is your responsibility to notify the outgoing provider, we recognize that people have had some issues making contact. Please use the link to fill out an Unpermitted Propane Tank Reporting Form provided by your local Fire Departments (Dukes County Fire Chiefs Association) in an effort to rectify the unpermitted tanks within our communities. The information will be provided to each Fire Department in order to enforce proper code compliance regarding propane tanks that have been taken out of service on your property.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfsqxEeSKDu2S.../viewform
Please share with anyone in Dukes County!