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2nd Alarm Haverhill Ma. 68 Pecker Street 03/04/10 : On Wednesday Evening March 4, 2010, Haverhill Ma. Fire Dept. responded to 68 Pecker Street for a possible fire. 1st company on scene reported fire showing and shortly after the Deputy Chief struck a 2nd Alarm. Fire was on floor 2 of a 3 story wood-frame 30x60 occupied structure. Companies ran 4 hand lines and made a great stop. As I arrived the oic reported that the heavy fire was knocked down.

2nd Alarm Haverhill Ma. 68 Pecker Street 03/04/10

5+ Alarms Hampton Beach NH. 275 Ocean Blvd. 02/26/10 : On Friday morning February 26, 2010, Hampton Beach NH Fire Dept responded to 275 Ocean Blvd for a reported fire. The Chief of the Dept reported on his arrival the fire was in a large 3 story wood-frame hotel structure. It was fully involved with serious exposure problems and quickly ordered the 5th Alarm. This fire happened during a strong New England Northeaster that brought heavy rains and high winds to the area. It was reported that winds in this area hit over 60mph. The Chief asked for another alarm about 45 minutes into it bringing 3 more engines and 3 more ladders. Firefighters from 3 states responded, New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts.
The after math photos were taken on Sunday 02/28/10 and just happen to see the NH State Police Helicopter take off from Hampton NH Police Station.

5+ Alarms Hampton Beach NH. 275 Ocean Blvd. 02/26/10

W/F Cambridge Ma. Box 234 1 Union Street 02/13/10 : On Saturday morning February 13, 2010 around 08:30hrs. Cambridge Ma. Fire Dept struck Box 234 for 1 Union Street for a reported fire. Upon the arrival of the Division Chief, he reported smoke showing from a 3 story wood frame structure.
Companies reported fire in the basement with some extension to floor 1 walls of the a/d corner of the structure. The Division Chief requested the W/F and for companies to open up the upper floors and gave the size up of a 3 story wood-frame occupied 20x60. Crews ran several hand-lines and check out Ladder-2's tight throw.

W/F Cambridge Ma. Box 234 1 Union Street 02/13/10

W/F Windham NH 8 Hunt Road 02/07/10 : On Sunday morning around 09:30hrs. Windham NH Fire Dept responded to 8 Hunt Road for a reported structure fire. police arrived first and reported fire showing from a vacant structure. Fire was in the attic area of a small 1 story wood-frame structure. Windham Fire was assisted by Salem NH Engine-1 and a Derry Engine. It took the firefighters about 1 hour to bring the fire under control during very cold temp's and wind. .

W/F Windham NH 8 Hunt Road 02/07/10

3rd Alarm Lawrence Ma. 367 Howard Street 02/01/10 : On Monday afternoon February 1, 2010, Lawrence Ma. Fire Dept.struck 3 alarms for a fire at 367 Howard Street. Fire was in a 3 story wood-frame occupied structure that had heavy fire on floors 2 and 3 with a partial collapse. The oic quickly went to an exterior operation due to water problems and the heavy fire. The firefighters made quick work of this fire-it was under control when I arrived. Mutual aid companies relayed pumped for the Lawrence engines. Only several buildings away was Engine-6's Station that is closed for budget cuts.

3rd Alarm Lawrence Ma. 367 Howard Street 02/01/10

Car vs Building Needham Ma. 260 Chestnut St Dunkin Donuts 01/27/10 : On Wednesday January 27, 2010 around 12:45pm, Needham Fire Dept. responded to 260 Chestnut St at Dunkin Donuts for a car vs building. They found a large suv into the store with moderate damage to the structure. There were 4 injuries, 2 from the car and 2 from the store, all reported to be minor. They were transported to Beth Israel Hospital Needham Campus. The accident remains under investigation by Needham police.

Car vs Building Needham Ma. 260 Chestnut St Dunkin Donuts 01/27/10

W/F Brockton Ma. Box 3122 Rear 16 Battles Street 01/18/10 : On Monday night January 18, 2010 around 20:50hrs. Brockton Ma. Fire Dept struck Box 3122 for the rear of 16 Battles Street for a possible building fire after receiving several calls. Car 56 reports heavy smoke showing on arrival and requested the W/F bringing Tower-1 to the fire. Fire was thru out a 20x40 1.5 story wood frame structure. Interior companies reported access problems due to the stairs from the basement and 2nd floor were burnt away. It took firefighters about an hour to bring the fire under control.

W/F Brockton Ma. Box 3122 Rear 16 Battles Street 01/18/10

W/F Brockton Ma. 28 South Leydon Street 01/12/10 : On Tuesday morning January 12, 2010, Brockton Ma. Fire Dept responded to 28 South Leydon Street for a reported chimney fire. Engine-2 reported a chimney fire with extension to floor 1 of a 2.5 story wood-frame structure. Car 56 requested the W/F en route bringing an extra ladder (Tower-1) to the fire. Companies had to open the walls and operated 1 line and stretched a 2nd line.

W/F Brockton Ma. 28 South Leydon Street 01/12/10

2nd Alarm On Arrival Needham Ma. Box 3111 52 William St. 01/11/10 : On Monday morning January 11, 2010 around 09:12am Needham Ma. Fire Dept. struck Box 3111 for 52 William Street for a reported garage fire. Upon arrival of Engine-4, The Caption transmitted a 2nd alarm. Fire was in a garage with extension to a large 2.5 story wood-frame structure occupied. Crews worked for hours overhauling the fire. Needham Fire was assisted at the fire by Dedham, Wellesley, Westwood, Weston (Air Supply) Fire Dept's. While Brookline and Newton covered the stations.

2nd Alarm On Arrival Needham Ma. Box 3111 52 William St. 01/11/10

Waltham Ma. Active Duty Death of F/F Robert J. Bergeron 12/29/09 : On December 29, 2009, Waltham Ma. Firefighter Robert J. Bergeron of Engine-7 passed away unexpectedly.
The City of Waltham honored him on Saturday January 2, 2010 at 10am at Saint Mary's Church on School St. The Waltham Fire Dept. escorted the funeral procession from Lexington St Fire Station down Lexington St to School St to St. Mary's. Firefighters marched in bitter cold and wind with snow. After the services, the procession went by the skating rink on Totten Pond Rd. so the kids could honor him since he was a coach there and it also went by Station 7 on Lake St. where Engine-7 sat silent on the front ramp with his turn outs on the front bumper in per silence. The final stop was at Calvary cemetery on High St. for his resting place.

Waltham Ma. Active Duty Death of F/F Robert J. Bergeron 12/29/09

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