Sturbridge, Northbridge Receive $872,100 in Fire Grants from FEMA
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Thursday, July 10, 2014
GoLocalWorcester News Team
The Fire Departments of Sturbridge and Northbridge have received $872,100 in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.
Northbridge Fire Department will receive $712,500 for a new Ariel Ladder Fire Truck. Sturbridge Fire Department will receive $159,600 for a Brush Fire Truck.
"This is terrific news for Northbridge," said Representative McGovern. "This large federal grant will allow Chief Nestor and his department to substantially upgrade their fleet. It's critical that we provide local first responders with the resources they need to protect our communities. The federal government must be a partner in that effort. I will continue to be a strong supporter of this Assistance to Firefighter Grant program, and I'll work to maintain its funding in Congress."
A total of five grants throughout the state were announced (Northbridge, Sturbridge, Russell, Braintree, and Pembroke). The announcement was made by United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey, and Representatives Richard Neal, Jim McGovern, Stephen Lynch and Bill Keating.
The AFG program is administered by FEMA to ensure that local fire departments and other nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations have the proper resources and equipment available to protect the communities that they serve.
Related Slideshow: New England Worker Fatalities
Below are the top 25 deadliest jobs in New England, based on the absolute number of fatalities for each occupation from 2008 to 2012, the most recently available year. Along with fatality figures, the median salary for each position, the overall occupation category, and the number of on-the-job deaths for each category are included. Where necessary, descriptions of each job are also provided. Data was obtained from the New England office of the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics in Boston. Note that data for 2012 remains preliminary. It will be finalized later this spring.
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Social Workers
Number of Fatalities: 6
Median Salary: $39,980 to $54,560
Occupation Group: Community and social service occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 12
Note: Category encompasses several specific occupations, including social workers in the child, family and school, health care, mental health and substance abuse fields. Because of insufficent data a breakdown by specific occupation was not available.
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#24
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Number of Fatalities: 8
Median Salary: $36,820
Occupation Group: Sales and related occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 26
Note: First-line supervisors directly oversee and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
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#23
Driver/Sales Workers
Number of Fatalities:8
Median Salary: $22,670
Occupation Group: Transportation and material moving occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 167
Note: Includes those who drive trucks or other vehicles over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry. May also take orders, collect payment, or stock merchandise at point of delivery. Includes newspaper delivery drivers. Excludes Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers and Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers.
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#22
Farmers and Ranchers
Number of Fatalities:9
Median Salary: $69,300
Occupation Group: Management Occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 37
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#21
Roofers
Number of Fatalities: 9
Median Salary: $35,290
Occupation Group: Construction and extraction occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 129
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#20
General Maintenance and Repair Workers
Number of Fatalities: 9
Median Salary: $35,210
Occupation Group: Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 53
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#19
Commercial Pilots
Number of Fatalities: 9
Median Salary: $73,280
Occupation Group: Transportation and material moving occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 167
Note: Category includes those who pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, National, and international airline pilots.
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#18
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Number of Fatalities: 9
Median Salary: $30,220
Occupation Group: Transportation and material moving occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 167
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#17
Janitors and Cleaners (Excluding Maids and Housekeepers)
Number of Fatalities: 10
Median Salary: $22,320
Occupation Group: Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 52
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#16
Electricians
Number of Fatalities: 10
Median Salary: $49,840
Occupation Group: Construction and extraction occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 129
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#15
Firefighters
Number of Fatalities: 12
Median Salary: $45,250
Occupation Group: Protective service occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 48
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#14
Fallers
Number of Fatalities: 12
Median Salary: $35,250
Occupation Group: Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 64
Note: Fallers use axes or chainsaws to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction of fall and minimize tree damage.
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#13
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Number of Fatalities: 12
Median Salary: $36,610
Occupation Group: Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 53
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#12
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Number of Fatalities: 12
Median Salary: $22,820
Occupation Group: Transportation and material moving occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 167
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#11
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Number of Fatalities: 13
Median Salary: $35,190
Occupation Group: Construction and extraction occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 129
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#10
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers (By Hand)
Number of Fatalities:15
Median Salary: $23,890
Occupation Group: Transportation and material moving occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 167
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#9
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Number of Fatalities: 16
Median Salary: $55,270
Occupation Group: Protective service occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 48
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#8
Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Number of Fatalities: 16
Median Salary: $32,310
Occupation Group: Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 52
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#7
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Number of Fatalities: 18
Median Salary: $23,570
Occupation Group: Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 52
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#6
Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
Number of Fatalities: 18
Median Salary: $29,390
Occupation Group: Transportation and material moving occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 167
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#5
First-Line Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers
Number of Fatalities: 22
Median Salary: $59,700
Occupation Group: Construction and extraction occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 129
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#4
Carpenters
Number of Fatalities: 24
Median Salary: $39,940
Occupation Group: Construction and extraction occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 129
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#3
Construction Laborers
Number of Fatalities: 26
Median Salary: $29,990
Occupation Group: Construction and extraction occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 129
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#2
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers
Number of Fatalities: 34
Median Salary: $33,430
Occupation Group: Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 64
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Number of Fatalities: 59
Median Salary: $38,200
Occupation Group: Transportation and material moving occupations
Total Occupation Fatalities: 167
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