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Last Seen Profiles
Medford and Malden Fire Departments had the honor of flying the American Flag over I-93 during Trooper Tamar Bucci’s escort.
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On Saturday a wedding was taking place at Tufts when suddenly the fire alarm sounded. Guests evacuated, and we responded only to determine it was a false alarm.
The bride and groom took it all in stride and even asked to pose for photos with us before we left.
#WeddingCrashers
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Earlier this afternoon, our attorneys from Barrault and Associates LLC on behalf of Medford Firefighters IAFF Local 1032 President Walter Edward Buckley, filed a complaint in Middlesex Superior Court seeking relief against Mayor Breanna Longo-Koehn and the City of Medford for
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Today in good news: The crew Engine 2, Medford Police, and Armstrong Ambulance Service just delivered a healthy baby boy in the parking lot of Whole Foods.
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Local 1032 held these signs 4 years ago. Local 1032 still has no training tower, no new headquarters, no contract (expired July 1, 2021) and no respect from this administration.
Even after working through the Covid crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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In an effort to reduce cancer risks, we’ve been requesting a 2nd set of turnout gear since ‘15. We are happy to report that the gear has arrived! It has a 10 year lifespan before needing to be replaced. We are appreciative of the investment that was put into our health and safety
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Medford’s new Ladder 1 and Ladder 2 posed for a photo op today with Chief Freedman at City Hall.
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Yesterday Medford Firefighters joined many nearby communities as they lined the 93 overpasses in tribute to fallen Wakefield Fire Lieutenant Robert Ford. Photo provided by Denise DeSimone.
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Last night Engine 6 was dispatched to a woman in labor. Upon arriving on scene Lt Halloran, FF Corbett, and FF Scull determined that birth was imminent.
Before medics were even on scene the crew was able to assist the mother and deliver a healthy baby girl.
Great work!
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Engine 5 getting a little action in on Golden Ave for a porch fire today featuring THE DECK GUN!
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MFD is proud to join the growing list of communities to fly the thin blue line flag in honor of Sgt. Michael Chesna, who was killed in the line of duty on July 15, 2018.
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E1 was clearing from a run when the crew noticed a blind man having trouble navigating the sidewalk. Lt Davis and FF Honeycutt walked with him to make sure he safely got to his destination. No matter how big or small someone’s problems are, we are always here to help.
#community
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Following an MVA in front of the Brooks School, FF Nolan of Engine 2 noticed this woman trying to cross the street in the heavy rain. She was walking to the school where she volunteers. This photo was sent to us of FF Nolan making sure she safely got to the front door.
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Engine 2 is on the scene for the raccoon rescue on Whittier Rd.
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Nicholas stopped by HQ today to say hello. Nicholas has autism and is a big fan of police and firefighters. After meeting with
@MedfordPolice
, we were happy to show him the trucks and give him a tour. He was also happy to receive one of our MFD autism awareness decals.
#community
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It is with sadness that we report the line of duty death of FF Stephen M. Pina to occupational cancer. After 43 years of service, he passed away at 64 years old and just months away from retirement.
Please keep FF Pina’s family and loved ones in mind during this difficult time
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We have two new arrivals to our fleet. These
@SeagraveFire
pumps will be replacing our aging Engines 4 and 5. Crews have been training on the new apparatus, and they will soon be in service. One of the engines, Engine 5, was purchased on a grant.
Photo credit to Michael Boynton
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The other night during a 3-alarm fire a driver ran over this supply line, damaging it in the process.
Please do not ever drive over a fire hose in the road. Somebody’s life might be depending on the water inside of it.
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826 days with no contract. Unprecedented attacks on our union. Numerous grievances filed. No new headquarters. No training tower. No respect.
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This evening, Medford firefighters fought a stubborn three-alarm fire in a two family home, at the corner of Riverside Avenue and Pleasant Street. Additional resources and tactics were needed due fire burning within hidden void spaces and internal staircases/floors being
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The daughter of a Medford Firefighter dunked Chief Freedman at tonight’s National Night Out. Rumor has it that there may soon be a new position open on the fire department once the Chief dries off.
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Even when on vacation we’re always prepared to help. While vacationing on Marthas Vineyard, MFD’s Ed Buckley, James Flynn, and Chelsea Fire’s Michael Masucci provided medical aid to a woman struck by a car while riding her bike. She’s expected to make a full recovery
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It is with great sadness we share the news of the passing of retired Medford Firefighter Rick Sweeney. Rick is also the father of active Medford Firefighter Joe Sweeney. Please keep the Sweeney family in your thoughts during this tremendously difficult time.
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The citizens of Medford are again left understaffed with their emergency services. Our 20 year old truck, Ladder 1, has been out of service since Friday due to mechanical issues. We have not had a spare truck available since Thanksgiving. L2 is now the only ladder truck available
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Medford Firefighters continue to provide uninterrupted service to the community tonight. (Rt. 16W, 4/5/24)
#medfordma
#local1032
#firefighter
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This windy day has brought down tree limbs all throughout the city. This limb fell onto a passing car at Suffolk St and Wyman St. The occupant of the vehicle was unharmed.
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The city contacted us tonight and sent a heating and cooling specialist to the Riverside Ave station. We would like to thank everyone who reached out for support.
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We would like to congratulate Deputy Chief Marty Cunniff on working his final tour last night. He is retiring after dedicating 40 years of service to the city of Medford. We wish him many years of health and happiness in retirement.
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Medford’s spare engine after fire overran the hose lines in the “Great Chelsea Fire of 1973,” which occurred 48 years ago today. Wikipedia has a decent summary of events, which we will not link here.
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Earlier today the crew of Engine 1 rescued 6 ducklings from a storm drain and reunited them with their mother.
#heroes
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After 33 years of service to the citizens of Medford, Lieutenant Stephen McAveeney has retired from the Medford Fire Department. We wish him health and happiness in retirement. Congrats, Steve!
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Since the Chief has left, our crews have been busy with multiple fires, serious vehicle accidents and medical emergencies. We are proud to have Barrault and Associates LLC. advocating that the Fire Chief's position is filled through our established practice, with a leader who
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Saying a very gracious thank you to Iggy’s Bread for their generous donation of approximately 10,000 croissants, bagels, and loaves of bread to Medford Fire Headquarters.
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Car through a tree and into a house before becoming fully involved.
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2 alarm fire just before midnight on Lowell Court. Fire now knocked down.
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Today marks the final 24-hour shift for MFD’s Deputy Chief Brian Cronin. Brian retires after 42 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Medford, his department, his union, and his brother and sister firefighters. We wish Brian a happy, healthy retirement!
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A firefighter detailed to a construction site on Winthrop Street radioed for a Ladder truck after witnessing an incident involving an excavator in a dangerous situation. C2 and Ladder 1 responded and were able to rescue the driver.
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Mayor Burke is currently hosting her Fall Harvest Fundraiser inside Real Gusto.
Medford Firefighters chose to picket the event.
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Ladder 2 was dispatched to Chelsea’s six alarm fire yesterday. The crew was able to position the truck in a pretty tight spot so that they could effectively throw the aerial ladder and get water on the fire from their master stream.
Great work by all companies yesterday
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The Mayor and her administration are attempting to remove the Fire Chief position from the State’s Civil Service. This would allow the Mayor to dismiss the Fire Chief “at will” and replace them with someone of her choosing. (cont.)
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Firefighter Danielle Mawn of Engine 2 ready to help the citizens of Medford.
#InternationalWomensDay2019
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Today’s service for Joe.
Local 1032 would like to thank IAFF Vice President Jay Colbert, PFFM President Rich MacKinnon, Secretary-Treasurer Billy Cabral, Tom Ross, Rob Green, Dave Keene, Mike Walsh , John Saro, John brown, Medford Police, and Local 1032 Chaplain Paul Coughlin.
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Today C Group trained on this “new-to-us” ladder truck. The truck, formerly owned by Boston, will be in service soon and will replace our aging Ladder 1. New apparatus will arrive from the factory next year, but this much needed truck will fill the gap in the mean time.
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Today marks the 3 year anniversary since the passing of Firefighter Timothy Brennan. He was a 14 year veteran of the Medford Fire Department.
Although his passing has left a void in this department, Timmy’s spirit and memory will continue to live on through us for years to come
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After 36 years of service to the City of Medford, Lieutenant Robert Delafano celebrated his final tour before retirement. Members both on duty and off stopped by today to wish him well. He’s pictured here alongside his Engine 4 crew. We wish Bobby a happy and healthy retirement.
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Fire department personnel are now clear of the scene of the awning collapse on Riverside Ave. Pictured here is a group of good samaritans and first responders lifting that awning off the victim after the incident occurred.
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The devil is in the details:
Firefighter Camuso is pictured washing Engine 1 in the truck wash bay of the new DPW facility.
He’s washing the salt off the undercarriage of the truck. Facilities like this help us to keep rust from building up on our trucks from the harsh winters.
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Engine 1, Ladder 2, and C2 responded to Roosevelt Circle for a truck that had struck the overpass. The overpass circle remains shut down pending an inspection by DOT. It is advised to avoid the area. One person was transported to the hospital.
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View from the Ladder 2 turntable at this morning’s 3-alarm fire in Woburn.
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Last night Engine 4 was dispatched to help fight a 4-alarm fire in Revere. They’re shown here feeding Malden Ladder 1. Sadly this fire turned fatal with an occupant unable to escape.
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Medford’s Engine 4 covering in Everett for their 2 alarm fire.
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Today we remember our friend and fellow Firefighter Tim Brennan who passed away 5 years ago.
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Medford Engine 4 feeding Ladder 2 at Everett’s 3-alarm fire early this morning.
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A general order from the Chief expressing praise and commendation for our firefighters. Excellent work, gentlemen!
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Here is the homeowner’s security camera footage of the crash and subsequent fire and rescue by neighbors. Be advised, this content may be considered graphic.
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Engines 5, 4, 6, 1 and Ladders 2 and 1 responded to a structure fire on Alexander Ave earlier this afternoon. The fire was contained to two alarms. There were no injuries reported and some pets were rescued from the home. Chief Freedman also showed up to put in some work.
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HB 2515 states if a firefighter develops cancer it will be considered an on duty injury. Firefighters would no longer need to use sick time or utilize their own medical insurance to be treated for occupational cancer.
Hopefully this bill passes in the senate and becomes law.
Thank You
@RepDanCahill
and the MA House of Representatives for passing HB 2515 today.
@Mackinnon4PFFM
@PFFMSecTreas
#MApoli
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Great work by Medford High School student, Exsandrine Jean Marie, who recently saved the life of a two year old boy! This story definitely illustrates the importance of learning CPR.
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We’ll be using this platform to occasionally focus on one historic aspect of the Fire Department: The Daily Logbook.
Engine 6 is also the home of the Fire Department’s retired daily log books. Stay tuned for logbook posts of years past in a segment called “Today in MFD History.”
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We regret to inform you of the passing of former Medford Firefighter and Local 1032 member John Hayward, Jr. He was appointed to the department in November 1999 and served just shy of ten years. John was an EMT/Paramedic and was extremely dedicated to the firefighting profession.
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Burning yard waste, also known as open burning, is not permitted in Medford.
A Fellsway West resident was burning yard waste yesterday when the fire quickly became unmanageable. It was close to trees, a fence, and overhead electrical wires. 911 was called and we extinguished it.
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Engine 1, Ladder 1, and C-2 ready for the next run
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The MFD responded to a structure fire at the corner of Forest Street and Woodrow Ave. The fire went to 2 alarms and included mutual aid responses from Malden, and Arlington. The cause is currently unknown, and as of this writing, there are no reported injuries.
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Station 4 (Riverside Ave) has been without fully functioning heat since Dec 10. With the help of many space heaters, the living quarters are currently at 55 degrees however temps are still falling. How long should we wait?
#staywarm
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343 Firefighters
60 Police Officers
8 EMT’s
2977 Deaths
All Remembered
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We love to hear stories like this! Great work by Lt. Faggiano, FF White, and FF Murray as well as the paramedics at
@ArmstrongAmb
who saved this man’s life.
Also an outstanding job by this brave woman who initiated CPR on her husband, and the dispatcher who talked her through it
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Some photos of yesterday’s brush fire in Everett.
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Medford Fire’s “Office Manager” Debbie retires today after 47 years! Thank you, Debbie, and have a long, happy, healthy retirement!
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Thank you MIT!
Today Medford firefighters took delivery of hundreds of face shields produced by MIT. The shields are an added level of protection during medical responses.
#MITshield
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Today we remember our 19 brothers from Prescott Arizona who died six years ago in the Yarnell Hill wildfire. This was the largest loss of firefighter life in the United States since September 11th, 2001. May we never forget their sacrifice.
#GraniteMountainHotShots
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This morning a motorist got a flat tire along her morning commute and pulled in front of headquarters. Firefighters Holt, Honeycutt, and Granara were happy to help change the tire to get her back on her way.
#community
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Medford’s Engine 1, Ladder 2, C2, and Stoneham Fire responded to I-93 South near Roosevelt Circle for a vehicle fire. The fire was quickly extinguished without any injuries.
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A neighbor shot this video of the 2-alarm fire last night near the Fellsway
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Engines 1, 6, 4, and 2 along with Ladders 1 and 2 responded early this morning to a structure fire on Sherwood Rd. The structure, a detached two-car garage, was fully involved upon arrival. The fire was quickly put out and surrounding exposures were protected. No injuries.
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At last night’s monthly membership meeting, 5 of our new recruit firefighters were sworn into the local 1032 union. We were fortunate to have Jay Colbert, Somerville firefighter and 3rd District Vice President of the
@THE_PFFM
, administer the oath to the new members.
#UnionStrong
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Captain Brennan of Ladder 2 is shown here teaching our newest probationary firefighter about ladder truck operations. The “new guy” just happens to be his son.
#FamilyBusiness
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The Medford Fire Department responded this morning to a single alarm working fire on Alexander Ave. The fire was quickly extinguished without incident or injury. Another great job done by D Group!
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Engine 4, Ladder 2, and A2 responded with Medford and State Police today for a motor vehicle accident on the Fellsway. The crash was caught on camera and one person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
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At midnight, Engine One, Ladder One, C2 responded with Armstrong Ambulance, State PD and Medford PD, to a single car rollover on I93 south. Crews stabilized the scene and extricated a person from the vehicle.
One person was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening
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Congratulations to Firefighter James Flynn. After 10 years of service to the City of Medford, he has accepted a position with Massport Fire-Rescue and will be leaving our department. We wish Jimmy all the best, and for a safe and healthy career at Massport.
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Engines 4, 1, 5, Ladder 1, C2, and Armstrong Ambulance all responded to Wellington Station for a train derailment. There have been no injuries reported at this time.
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Engine 2 protecting West Medford on this rainy summer night.
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We’ve seen a lot of people doing the “How hard did aging hit you?” challenge, so we thought we’d play along too. Here is Ladder 2 in front of its Salem Street station circa 1960 vs today.
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The mechanics at the DPW performing some routine maintenance on Engine 1 the other day. They work hard to keep our fleet operating 24/7.
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Ladder 1 getting some good training in today on Lincoln St.
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Engine 1, Ladder 2, Armstrong, and Medford Police responded to this rollover accident on 93N. Two occupants were trapped upon arrival. Engine 1 and Ladder 2 used the Jaws of Life to extricate. Four people were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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This morning we responded to a porch fire on Fellsway West. Luckily a
@MassStatePolice
Trooper was in the area for road construction, saw the fire, and knocked down most of the flames with an extinguisher prior to our arrival preventing further damage to the home.
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We always appreciate the effort the Boston Sparks Association puts in at our incidents and the incredible amount of rehab they provide. They responded to the New Bern Ave fire and not only took some pictures, but provided a wonderful summary of the incident.
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Congratulations to Lieutenant Daniel Marino, Captain Peter Ziobro, and Deputy Chief Neil Rosie, on their promotions today! Shown left to right here with Acting Chief Evans.
#local1032
#medfordma
#firefighter
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Santa Clause arrived in style to last night’s holiday celebration at City Hall. His sleigh was in the shop, and Engine 1 was honored to provide emergency transportation.
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Early this morning, Engine 1 and Ladder 2 responded to a rollover with entrapments at Roosevelt Circle onto Westwood Rd. Speed and icy road conditions led to the crash. Three people were extricated from the vehicle with transports to the hospital.
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3am this morning in Somerville. Listen to the smoke alarms in the background. If your house catches fire at 3am, you want to be woken up so you and your family have time to escape. Make sure you have working smoke detectors and check the batteries once a month.
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Today we remember Lieutenant Anthony Bove, who died in the line of duty December 17th, 1975.
He was a member of the department for 26 years.
#NeverForget
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Ladder 2 was driving back from a call when they noticed a sale on lemonade too good to pass up. Lt. Lutkevich, FF McMaster, and FF Patton parked the truck and gave some business to these two young entrepreneurs.
#community
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