Town of Hingham Massachusetts - Town Government & Services: Fire Department

FIRE DEPARTMENT
339 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043-2759
Phone 781-741-1480 . FAX 781-741-1483
Fire Chief - Mark Duff
Deputy Chief - Robert Olsson
Hours of Operation: M-F 8:30am - 4:00pm
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FIRE PREVENTION
210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043-2759
Phone 781-741-1488 . FAX 781-741-1460
Captain - David Damstra
Hours of Operation:
M-W-Th 8:00am - 4:00pm
Tues 8:00am - 7:00pm
Fri 8:00am - 1:00pm
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For information on the exchange of Fire Department patches, email Mike Antoine at mikeantenna@juno.com

File of Life

The File of Life is a program that encourages citizens to keep track of vital medical information, allowing emergency responders to access this information quickly in the event of an emergency. The target audience for this program is senior adults. However, the "File of Life" is applicable for people of all ages, especially individuals with medical conditions and developmental disabilities. The Hingham Fire Department supports the "File of Life" in conjunction with the Hingham Senior Center.

File of Life

Hingham Fire Department's "File of Life" components include:

A red magnetic "file" (small plastic case with magnet on the back of it)
A summary sheet for medical information

Free File of Life kits are available at any of the three Hingham Fire Stations. You can also contact Lt. Robert Keyes at 781-741-1480 or use our online request form.

The "File of Life" encourages citizens to keep the "file" information in a visible, obvious location in their homes. Possible locations include:

On the outside of a refrigerator
On a medicine cabinet
On an interior residential metal door (the type found in assisted living center)

A few things to remember when using the "File of Life":

It is a good idea to record information in pencil. Updates and revisions may be necessary.
The information is only useful if it is updated frequently. Participants are urged to maintain current information regarding medications and dosages.
The "File of Life" has a spot for marking if the individual has a Comfort Care/DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order. The "File of Life" is not a valid Comfort Care/DNR. Participants are advised to record the location of the original Comfort Care/DNR order. However, all current EMS protocols apply. Comfort Care/DNR orders are only valid if they have original signatures of a confirmation from the authorizing Physician.