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A/C/W Newton Ma. On Lenglen Road 03/08 : Fire was in a 2.5 story brick/wood frame structure 20x60-fire was in 2 rooms on the 2nd floor.

A/C/W Newton Ma. On Lenglen Road 03/08

Fire was in a 2.5 story brick/wood frame structure 20x60-fire was in 2 ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:39am PST

Worcester Fire Station W-6 Being Built May 08 : These were taken in May 2008 of the new Worcester Franklin Street Fire Station being built upon the former tragic site of the Cold Storage Warehouse fire that happen on December 3, 1999 in which Worcester lost 6 of their bravest firefighters. W6

Worcester Fire Station W-6 Being Built May 08

These were taken in May 2008 of the new Worcester Franklin Street Fire ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:38am PST

Fox 25 News Firehouse Fridays/Newton Fire 05/30/08 : On May 30, 2008 Fox 25 Boston held their weekly summer Zip-Trip in Newton at Boston College. It was also a Firehouse Friday so Engine-3 and Ladder-1, C-3 from Newton Fire attended. Dunkin Donuts donated enough coffee and donuts for all of Newton's 6 fire stations.

Fox 25 News Firehouse Fridays/Newton Fire 05/30/08

On May 30, 2008 Fox 25 Boston held their weekly summer Zip-Trip in New ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:38am PST

Tanker Rollover/Fire Needham Ma. 7-12-08 : On July 12, 2008 Needham Fire received calls for a tractor trailer accident involving a gasoline tanker that was on fire. The accident on was on Route 128 south bound just after exit 19 (Highland Ave). 2 engine companies from Newton assisted Needham companies (Engine-7 and Engine-1). The loom up could be seen for miles.

Tanker Rollover/Fire Needham Ma. 7-12-08

On July 12, 2008 Needham Fire received calls for a tractor trailer acc ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:37am PST

MVA/Rollover Dover Ma. On Walpole Street. : This rollover happened just after getting out of work so I decided to take it in. The Mva was on Walpole Street just down from the Firehouse. The landing zone was an empty field at Farm Road and Springdale Ave. Mutual Aid Ambulances from Medfield Fire (BLS) and Needham Fire (ALS)assisted Dover Fire. Medflight transported 1 female patient with a head injury to Beth Israel Hospital in Boston.

MVA/Rollover Dover Ma. On Walpole Street.

This rollover happened just after getting out of work so I decided to ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:37am PST

Lynnfield/Wakefield Ma. Fire Muster 06/14/08 : The Wakefield/Lynnfield muster happens every year at Edgewater Park in Wakefield just off Route 128 at exit 42.

Lynnfield/Wakefield Ma. Fire Muster 06/14/08

The Wakefield/Lynnfield muster happens every year at Edgewater Park in ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:36am PST

W/F Newton Ma. Box 437 246 Islington Road 7-9-08 : On July 7, 2008 after a severe thunder-storm hit the area, Newton had a W/F at Box 437 246 Islington Road. Fire was caused by a lightening strike to a tree that went down it and jumped to the chimney and caught a fire in the walls and attic area of a 2 story wood-frame occupied. Bricks from the chimney were blown around the yard, and the strike was heard by the 1st due members at the fire station. At the same time, Engine-7 was in Wellesley assisting with 2 fires from the same storm.

W/F Newton Ma. Box 437 246 Islington Road 7-9-08

On July 7, 2008 after a severe thunder-storm hit the area, Newton had ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:36am PST

W/F Waltham Ma. Box 638 157 Longfellow Road 08/09/08 : On Saturday 08/09/08 Waltham Ma. Fire had a W/F at Box 638 at 157 Longfellow Road. Small attic fire in a 1.5 story wood-frame "cape" style structure.

W/F Waltham Ma. Box 638 157 Longfellow Road 08/09/08

On Saturday 08/09/08 Waltham Ma. Fire had a W/F at Box 638 at 157 Long ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:35am PST

Construction Accident Weston Ma. 8-21-08 : Construction accident in Weston on Norembega Road. A worker was injuried at a construction site and AMR Medics and Medflight was requested. L/Z was a parking lot at Route 30 and Route 90. Newton Engine-2 assisted at securing the landing zone for Weston Fire.

Construction Accident Weston Ma. 8-21-08

Construction accident in Weston on Norembega Road. A worker was injur ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:35am PST

Boston Fire-Moment Of Silence Station 30 08/29/08 : On August 29, 2008, The Boston Fire Dept held a moment of silence at Station 30 (Eng-30/Lad-25) on Centre Street for Firefighters Paul Cahill and Warren Payne who were killed 1 year ago on this date at Box 4-281 1727 Centre Street "TAI HO Restaurant. These photos were taken with film.

Boston Fire-Moment Of Silence Station 30 08/29/08

On August 29, 2008, The Boston Fire Dept held a moment of silence at S ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:34am PST

Cat Recsue Newton Ma. Alderwwood Rd. 9-1-08 : Newton Engine-1 and Ladder-3 Group-3 extricate a homeless cat who had it's head stuck in a sewer grate. They used cooking oil and tongue depressors from a medic truck and the cat was extricated. Took about 30 minutes. The cat took off after being freed and was caught later that day and brought to the MSPCA in Boston and survived.

Cat Recsue Newton Ma. Alderwwood Rd. 9-1-08

Newton Engine-1 and Ladder-3 Group-3 extricate a homeless cat who had ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:34am PST

Trash Truck Fire Newton Ma. 146 Lincoln Street 9-4-08 : Thursday 9-4-08 Newton Box 643 infront of 146 Lincoln Street for a trash truck's load that caught fire. The truck's load was dumped in the street to extinguish and companies used foam and (2) 1 3/4 and (1) 2 1/2 inch lines. Newton DPW assisted with a front end loader also.

Trash Truck Fire Newton Ma. 146 Lincoln Street 9-4-08

Thursday 9-4-08 Newton Box 643 infront of 146 Lincoln Street for a tra ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:33am PST

Manchester N.H. Fire Dept Fire Prevention Parade 2008 : Manchester NH Fire Dept. yearly Fire Prevention Parade held in October 2008 in downtown Manchester NH.

Manchester N.H. Fire Dept Fire Prevention Parade 2008

Manchester NH Fire Dept. yearly Fire Prevention Parade held in October ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:32am PST

W/F Waltham Ma. Box 161 130 Brown Street 11-3-08 : Fire was on the 3rd floor of a 2.5 story wood-frame structure 20x60 with a 2 story addition of the rear. 1st arriving companies made a quick stop. This was Ladder-2's 1st fire with the new Seagrave truck.

W/F Waltham Ma. Box 161 130 Brown Street 11-3-08

Fire was on the 3rd floor of a 2.5 story wood-frame structure 20x60 wi ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:31am PST

LODD Funeral Hull Ma. F/F John Clasby 11-17-08 : On Monday 11-17-08 the Hull Fire Department Local 1657 celebrated the life of Firefighter John Clasby who passed away from injuries he received while operating at Hull Box 46 june 29, 1999. John, 46, was paralyzed when a bullet severed his spinal cord while fighting the fire. Clasby was a 10 year veteran of the department and was awarded the Medal Of Honor (the state's highest honor) with 8 other Hull Firefighters back 1999. The funeral was held at Saint Ann's Church at 198 Samoset Ave and burial was at Hull Cemetary on Spring Street.

LODD Funeral Hull Ma. F/F John Clasby 11-17-08

On Monday 11-17-08 the Hull Fire Department Local 1657 celebrated the ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:30am PST

2nd Alarm Newton Ma. Box 843 4 Nobscot Rd 11-18-08 : On November 18 2008 Newton Fire struck Box 843 for 4 Nobscot Road for a reported house fire. Upon arrival of Engine-3 they had heavy fire showing from the front porch area with extension inside. On arrival of C-2 Deputy Chief Thorne he ordered a W/F bringing an extra ladder. As this was happening, a firefighter from Ladder-3 fell thru a hole in the floor on the 1st floor falling into the basement. Deputy Chief Thorne than ordered the 2nd Alarm bringing (2) more engines to the scene. The firefighter was rescued via ladder from the 1st floor since the stairs were burned away. The firefighter was transported to Beth Israel Hospital in Boston for treatment. Fire extended to the 1st floor and some extension to the 2nd floor. Fire was in a large 2.5 story wood-frame vacant structure.

2nd Alarm Newton Ma. Box 843 4 Nobscot Rd 11-18-08

On November 18 2008 Newton Fire struck Box 843 for 4 Nobscot Road for ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:29am PST

W6 Station Dedication Ceremony 11-19-08 : On Wednesday November 19th, 2008 at 3pm the Worcester Fire Dept dedicated the Franklin Street Fire Station. The Franklin Street Fire Station is located on the site of the former Cold Storage Warehouse. On December 3rd, 1999, six of Worcester's bravest firefighters lost their lives fighting a fire at the Warehouse. Their memory will forever be remembered at this site. Paul A. Brotherton Timothy P. Jackson Jeremiah M. Lucey James F. Lyons, III Joseph T. McGuirk Thomas E. Spencer W-6

W6 Station Dedication Ceremony 11-19-08

On Wednesday November 19th, 2008 at 3pm the Worcester Fire Dept dedica ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:29am PST

3rd Alarm Newton Ma. Box 335 31 Sterling Street 11-21-08 : Fire was in a large 2.5 story wood-frame occupied structure-companies found heavy fire in the walls on arrival and not too long after that the fire was thru the roof. From the street, the house looked like a 2.5 story but in the rear it was 4 stories due to being built on a hill. The house was built in the ealry 1900's.

3rd Alarm Newton Ma. Box 335 31 Sterling Street 11-21-08

Fire was in a large 2.5 story wood-frame occupied structure-companies ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:26am PST

A/C/W Newton Ma. Box 242 MaQuire Court 11/22/08 : Fire was in a wood stove with some debris around it located in a commercial storage garage.

A/C/W Newton Ma. Box 242 MaQuire Court 11/22/08

Fire was in a wood stove with some debris around it located in a comme ...

Updated: Feb 14, 2009 7:59am PST

A/C/W Newton Ma. Box 2481 135 Albemarle Road 11/24/08 : 1st due with the companies at Newton Ma. Box 2481 135 Albemarle Road on 11/24/08. Companies found a small fire in the upstairs bathroom. Both elderly occupants where removed by members and one was transported for smoke inhalation.

A/C/W Newton Ma. Box 2481 135 Albemarle Road 11/24/08

1st due with the companies at Newton Ma. Box 2481 135 Albemarle Road o ...

Updated: Feb 13, 2009 8:54am PST

4th Alarm Cambridge Ma. Box 853 73 Lexington Ave 12-9-08 : On the morning of 12-9-08 during the morning rush hour, Cambridge struck 4 alarms for 3 buildings on fire at 73 Lexington Ave about 6 buildings down from Engine-9's Quarters. Heavy fire was showing on arrival of Eng-9 and it extended to 2 exposures. 3 firefighters received injuries fighting this fire. Cambridge Police Dept. closed the area off due to tight access and special thanks to Deputy Chief Gerry Mahoney for getting me access behind the police lines. And yes, the rush hour traffic was horrible, spent 30 minutes stuck in traffic on Fresh Pond Parkway while the 3rd alarm companies dropped feeders. Lets just say that I got plenty of walking photographing this fire.

4th Alarm Cambridge Ma. Box 853 73 Lexington Ave 12-9-08

On the morning of 12-9-08 during the morning rush hour, Cambridge stru ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:27am PST

Red Sox Game At Fenway Park On Patroit's Day April 21, 2008 : Red Sox vs Texas Rangers at Fenway Park on Patriot's Day April 21, 2008. Photo's were taken from the 3rd base dug out side-3 rows from the field. Red Sox won 8 to 3 that day.

Red Sox Game At Fenway Park On Patroit's Day April 21, 2008

Red Sox vs Texas Rangers at Fenway Park on Patriot's Day April 21, 200 ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:27am PST

New York Yankees and Former Yankee Stadium 8-2-08 : These photos were taken at Yankee Stadium on August 2, 2008 when the Yankee's played Los Angeles Angels. It was also the last "Old Timers' Day" held at the former Yankee Stadium 1923 to 2008. At the time, there was only 18 homes games left. The new stadium can be seen in some of the photos, the new "Yankee Stadium" is located across the street from the old park in the Bronx. And I'm not a Yankee's fan but had to take the ball park in one more time before it closed.

New York Yankees and Former Yankee Stadium 8-2-08

These photos were taken at Yankee Stadium on August 2, 2008 when the Y ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 8:26am PST

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