THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2021 Page 13 FIREFIGHTER | FROM PAGE 8 Meanwhile, Lt. Drella has another son who is interested in following in his career footsteps. Christian Drella, 26, graduated from the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School in Wakefield after going through the Saugus Public Schools. Christian is a full-time EMT at Cataldo Ambulance service and a per-diem EMT at the Mendon Fire Department. He is currently taking civil service entrance exams and aspires to be a full-time firefighter like his dad and brother. The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA), a division of the Department of Fire Services, offers its intensive, 10-week program tuition-free for municipal firefighters. It involves classroom instruction, physical fitness training, firefighter skills training and live firefighting practice. Today’s firefighters do far more than fight fires. They train to respond to all types of hazards and emergencies. They are the first ones called to respond to chemical and environmental emergencies, ranging from the suspectOBITUARIES Susan T. Inserra peacefully at home on February 13 after a brief illness. Susan was the daughter of the late Vito and Mary T. (Alves) Inserra, whom she lovingly cared for for 21 years. 63, of Saugus passed away Susan grew up in Saugus and graduated from Saugus High School, class of 1975. She graduated from North Shore Community College in 2002 with a business degree. She worked for more than 30 years as a controller at the former Saugus Co-Operative Bank and remained with the bank after it merged with North Shore Bank until her retirement in 2019. She loved Charlie Brown and Snoopy, as well as the Boston Bruins. One of her favorite things to do was to go to Maine to see Cape Neddick Nubble Light. She also loved photography and never missed a chance to get a photo of a good sunset. Susan leaves behind a sister, Linda Krause (and her husband, Stephen), and nephew, Andrew Krause, as well as several cousins and friends, all of whom loved her dearly. ed presence of carbon monoxide to Fentanyl overdoses or a gas leak. They may be called to rescue a child who has fallen through the ice or who has locked himself in a bathroom. They rescue people from stalled elevators and those who are trapped in vehicle crashes. They test and maintain their equipment, including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), hydrants, hoses, power tools and apparatus. At the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, they learn all these skills and more from certified fire instructors who are also experienced firefighters. Students learn all the basic skills they need to respond to fires, to contain and to control them, including the latest science of fire behavior and suppression tactics. They also receive training in public fire education, hazardous material incident mitigation, flammable liquids, stress management and self-rescue techniques. “First responders are on the frontlines protecting their communities and these newest firefighters are needed now more than ever,” Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier said of the recent academy graduates. “We have taken advantage of technology, reduced class size for social distancing, implemented daily screening and required mask-wearing to keep our instructors and students as safe as possible during these uncertain times,” Fournier said. 81 Main St., Everett, Available March 1, 2021 Commercial Property For Rent 600 Sq. Feet, 2 Parking Spots, 2 levels Private Bath, Prime location on Main Street at the top of Broadway Circle - $2K/Month Contact SHEILA: (310) 508-3119 SHEILAMBRUZZESE@GMAIL.COM
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