In
the past five years, more than 80 children who participated in the S.A.F.E.
Program have saved themselves or a loved one. One of these success stories
occurred here in Peabody. A story about 6 year old Nicolette Buckley shown
here arriving at the Welch School after a ride on Peabody Engine 5 which
protects the area where Nicolette lives.
On January 4, 2001 while Nicolette was home with her mother, Denise, and
her younger sister Alexandra and brother Michael a problem happened in
their wood burning stove.
Lets just say mom got a little excited when this happened. She is well
aware of the devastating effect that can happen from a fire in the home.
Her husband, Mike, has told her many stories about fire. He just happens
to be is a firefighter in the City of Malden.
Nicolette sensed the excitment in her mother and very claimly said to
her "Calm down and dial 9-1-1."
The call was made and a quick response averted any serious problem. Just
a few simple words that Nicolette learned in Kindergarten were all that
were needed.
An engraved jewelry box
was presented from the City by Fire Chief Paul Goglia. The picture to the
right shows Nicolette with the firefighter Teddy Bear that was presented
by Local 925 International Association of Firefighters.Nicolette will also be receiving the Young Hero's Award from the Massachusetts
State Fire Marshal's Office.
The picture on the left shows Fire Chief Paul Goglia, Capt. Rick Nelson,
the S.A.F.E. program coordinator here in Peabody,
Lt. Ted Quinn, Nicolette,
Firefighter Tom Desmond, who teaches the S.A.F.E. program at the Welch
School and Firefighter Joe DiFranco, past president of IAFF Local 925.
The photo at the top left shows
Nicolette and her mother being greeted by Helen Apostolides, Principal
of the Welch School.
