Country Gazette PLAINVILLE -- Plainville call firefighter and EMT Brett Bertram has a lot of people in his corner as he battles a serious case of COVID-19. Since news of his hospitalization came out last week, the community has gathered in support and prayer, and has raised -- via GoFundMe -- $19,327 as of press time on April 20. That amount was raised by 343 donors. The GoFundMe effort was started on April 14 to help with medical expenses. Plainville Fire Deputy Chief Richard Ball said the department worked with Bertram's mother, Stacy Bertram, of North Attleborough, on setting up the campaign. And Fire Chief Justin Alexander got it all kicked off by giving the first donation.