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Lawrence MA 3rd Alarm 11/6/2009 : Lawrence Firefighters responded to Box 6111 for a fire at the Merrimac Paper Company complex at 9 South Canal Street. Arriving companies had heavy smoke showing from a posted large 1-3 story brick mill warehouse. Three alarms were transmitted quickly and companies had to take the defensive. Two ladder pipes along with several deck guns and large handlines finally began to darken down the heavy fire but not before the building suffered several collapses. *Photos are dark as I forgot my flash in the truck*

Lawrence MA 3rd Alarm 11/6/2009

Lawrence Firefighters responded to Box 6111 for a fire at the Merrimac ...

Updated: Nov 06, 2009 8:21pm PST

Holliston MA Medflight 11/6/2009 : Holliston Fire and Events EMS responded to the area of 1661 Washington Street for reported MVC vehicle vs tree. On arrival they found an elderly female self extricated but with severe injuries and requested a medevac. Boston Medflight 2 transported the patient to Boston Medical Center. Holliston C1 and Engine 4 secured the LZ only a short distance from the scene.

Holliston MA Medflight 11/6/2009

Holliston Fire and Events EMS responded to the area of 1661 Washington ...

Updated: Nov 06, 2009 1:11pm PST

Framingham MA 2nd Alarm 11/5/2009 : Framingham Fire received the master box for 46 Gordon Street in the early hours of the morning on November 5. Engine Co. 3 only a short distance away quickly reported fire showing as they passed on an adjacent street. Engine 3 arriving on scene reported fire showing from the 1st floor and gave a working fire. Engine 5 and Rescue 1 shortly after reported that they were stuck at the downtown railroad crossing by a long, slow moving freight train. Car 2 arriving on scene took command an ordered a 2nd Alarm. Fire was in a 1 story building attached to a very large 3 story wood frame OMD. Framingham companies were able to make a great stop and contain the fire to the 1 story attached. The heavy fire was knocked down prior to the 4 minute ride from home but heavy smoke could be seen for some distance. Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland and Natick covered Framingham's stations. *Photographer Note: One of the first cold nights I've ventured out in and the camera was pretty picky about cooperation. Also not too much outside working going on, reason for only small amount of photos.*

Framingham MA 2nd Alarm 11/5/2009

Framingham Fire received the master box for 46 Gordon Street in the ea ...

Updated: Nov 05, 2009 7:40am PST

Queens NY All Hands 10/30/2009 : Riding around the Brooklyn/Queens area Brooklyn Battalion 39 passed us responding to an incident but nothing had broken the air yet. Almost at the same time a friend reported Queens had just transmitted a 10-75 for 88th Street. Tower Ladder 107 reponding to the box made a left just in front of us and as it would turn out were less than a block away from the fire. Queens re-transmitted the 10-75 for Box 2116 95-19 88th Street. Division 13 reported a 2.5 story private dwelling 20x60, fire through the roof and gave the All Hands. 3 lines were run, 2 operating and companies made quick progress to knock the fire down. Searches were negative and Tower Ladder 107 was the FAST company.

Queens NY All Hands 10/30/2009

Riding around the Brooklyn/Queens area Brooklyn Battalion 39 passed us ...

Updated: Oct 31, 2009 11:38am PST

Bronx NY All Hands 10/30/2009 : Arriving in the city earlier than expected after not encountering much traffic, one of the first calls to go out from the Bronx Communications Office was for Box 3832 for 1754 Edenwald Ave for a reported fire in a private dwelling. Engine Co. 63 being quartered only a block away gave a 10-75 reporting fire on the 1st floor of a 2 story private dwelling. Battalion 15 gave the All Hands, fire on the 1st floor of a 2 story 25x75 private dwelling. 2 lines run, 1 operating. Ladder Co. 32 is the FAST company and requested an additional 1 & 1. The fire was quickly knocked down and searches were negative. Division 7 transmitted a 10-41 Code 1 (Suspicious Fire, Occupied Structure)

Bronx NY All Hands 10/30/2009

Arriving in the city earlier than expected after not encountering much ...

Updated: Oct 31, 2009 11:34am PST

Framingham MA Tractor Trailer Fire 10/27/2009 : Framingham Fire received a call from the Massachusetts State Police reporting a auto carrier on fire Mass Pike Westbound by Exit 12. Engine 1 Engine 7 and Platform 1 were dispatched. Engine 1 reported heavy smoke underneath the trailer upon arrival and the truck was on the on ramp to the Pike westbound. The fire was contained to the wheel well area of the trailer and took both engine companies booster tanks to bring the fire under control.

Framingham MA Tractor Trailer Fire 10/27/2009

Framingham Fire received a call from the Massachusetts State Police re ...

Updated: Oct 27, 2009 6:30pm PST

Marlborough MA 2nd Alarm 10/9/2009 : Marlborough Fire responded to 13 Lincoln Court to find a fire in a large 2 1/2 story OMD. Witnesses reporting hearing a loud explosion minutes before the arrival of firefighters. The fire took hold of the 2nd floor and attic quickly forcing firefighters into defensive operations. A 2nd alarm was transmitted bringing Southborough E22 and Hudson L1 to the scene. Northborough and Sudbury covered the city. Approx 12 people were displaced and the cause is still under investigation.

Marlborough MA 2nd Alarm 10/9/2009

Marlborough Fire responded to 13 Lincoln Court to find a fire in a lar ...

Updated: Oct 09, 2009 9:27pm PST

Framingham MA MVA 9/12/2009 : Framingham Fire responded to the Mass Turnpike westbound at Mile marker 113 for a reported rollover with entrapment. Framingham A2 arrived on scene and reported an overturned vehicle with one trapped. A2 then requested a medevac helicopter but was unavailable due to weather. Platform 1 and Rescue 1 crews were able to quickly extricate the driver who was transported to UMASS Worcester. The photos were taken from nearby Temple Street overpass.

Framingham MA MVA 9/12/2009

Framingham Fire responded to the Mass Turnpike westbound at Mile marke ...

Updated: Sep 12, 2009 2:06pm PST

Buffalo NY Double LODD Funerals 8/28/2009 : We attended the funeral services for Buffalo Fire Lt. Charles "Chip" McCarthy Rescue Co.1 and Firefighter Jonathan Croom Ladder Co.7 who made the supreme sacrifice on August 24, 2009. The two were operating at a 3rd alarm in a convenience store at 1815 Genesee Street. There was a wonderful turnout of members from all over the US, Canada and even Australia. First four photos were taken from our hotel room of Buffalo Headquarters, Lake Erie and Downtown Buffalo. *Funeral photos were taken with a camera phone.

Buffalo NY Double LODD Funerals 8/28/2009

We attended the funeral services for Buffalo Fire Lt. Charles "Chip" M ...

Updated: Sep 12, 2009 2:29pm PST

Grafton MA 3rd Alarm 7/16/2009 : Grafton Fire responded to 23 Leland Street a little after 2pm for a reported structure fire. Upton Ladder 1 was requested right away as Grafton's Tower was out of service. Arriving companies were met with a 2 story wood frame house with an attached barn full of hay fully involved. The heat was so intense, a large adjacent shed caught fire as well as a lightweight carport. Grafton requested two tankers from Upton as well as several other from neighboring towns for a tanker shuttle due to no hydrants in the area. After more than an hour of heavy fire all the buildings involved were severely damaged and began to collapse. Millbury Hose 1 arrived and a 4" supply line was laid into the scene for prolonged overhaul and wet down. The fire claimed the lives of two dogs but all the occupants were able to escape without injury. The fire was caused by a moped that caught fire and spread to the house. Here is a link for video from Mike Brogan (AFD71 Productions): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiZLUVr30w4

Grafton MA 3rd Alarm 7/16/2009

Grafton Fire responded to 23 Leland Street a little after 2pm for a re ...

Updated: Jul 16, 2009 3:12pm PST

Brookline MA ACW 6/24/2009 : Just as I was getting back to the truck from Boston's hazmat, Brookline companies were investigating alarms sounding at 49 Marion Road. The annunciator panel showing a sprinkler alarm for the 7th floor of a 10 story OMD. As companies made the 7th floor they were met with a heavy smoke condition in the hallway. C2 ordered Box 3383 to be struck and for Engine 3 to lay in from a hydrant. A fire was found in an apartment on the 7th floor and was contained by the sprinkler system. Again, there wasn't much to be seen.

Brookline MA ACW 6/24/2009

Just as I was getting back to the truck from Boston's hazmat, Brooklin ...

Updated: Jun 25, 2009 8:40am PST

Boston MA Level 3 Hazmat 6/24/2009 : I was just in front of Engine 33 & Ladder 15's quarters on Boylston Street when Box 2312 was struck for the Boston University Science Building at 590 Commonwealth Avenue. Arriving companies were met by evacuating students and staff who reported an explosion in a chemical locker on the 3rd floor. District 4 establishing command ordered a Level 3 hazmat response and for the 1st alarm companies to evacuate anyone left in the building. After the arrival of several extra companies, special units and hazmat technicians; companies suited up and entered the building. A 4' x 4' spill was found in the lab along with the location of a small explosion in the storage locker. The incident was ongoing for several more hours before companies began to make up. The heavy drizzle and fog was playing havoc with the flash and camera so photos of all the assorted apparatus was difficult.

Boston MA Level 3 Hazmat 6/24/2009

I was just in front of Engine 33 & Ladder 15's quarters on Boylston St ...

Updated: Jun 25, 2009 8:18am PST

Ashland MA MVA 6/3/2009 : Ashland Fire and Police received a flurry on 911 calls reporting a serious motor vehicle accident in the area of East Union Street and Greenwood Road. C2 arrived on scene, established command and reported a pickup truck on its side. Command then ordered a box to be struck for Rescue 1 and manpower. Command also requested Lifeflight to respond for a single occupant pinned underneath the vehicle. Framingham Rescue 1 was also special called to the scene. After an extended extrication, the patient was transported by ground to an area hospital. The Massachusetts State Police responded for accident reconstruction and photos. The driver later succumbed to the sustained injuries.

Ashland MA MVA 6/3/2009

Ashland Fire and Police received a flurry on 911 calls reporting a ser ...

Updated: Jun 04, 2009 8:51am PST

Plainville MA 2nd Alarm 5/26/2009 : Plainville Fire received a call reporting a fire in the area of 75 Walnut Street. The caller stated there was fire coming from the roof of a neighbors home. Engine 3 arrived on scene and reported fire showing from the roof line. North Attleboro Engine 5 was requested on the 1st alarm and ordered to lay into the fire. When North Attleboro arrived they discovered that there was no hydrants for over 1,000 feet of the scene and ran out of supply line well short of the fire. As Plainville Firefighters attempted to knock down the heavy fire, the electrical service to the house dropped onto Engine 3 causing the crews to loose water. When the companies were able to regain water on the fire there was still no water supply and companies began running out of water again. As I arrived on scene a mutual aid engine was just finishing the suply line stretch and Wrentham Tanker 1 was supplying water. Companies engaged heavy fire for about another hour and had extensive overhaul.

Plainville MA 2nd Alarm 5/26/2009

Plainville Fire received a call reporting a fire in the area of 75 Wal ...

Updated: Jun 02, 2009 3:53pm PST

Ashland MA MVA 5/24/2009 : While covering the station on Cedar Street during a box alarm for multiple calls we heard a loud crash nearby that was unmistakably from an accident. Car 3 and Ambulance 2 were stilled out to investigate and found this MVA. The jeep came around a sharp bend in the road, veered off the road, struck a fire hydrant and then came to rest against several trees. The occupants were lucky and escaped with very minor injuries. I was able to snap a few photos with my phone.

Ashland MA MVA 5/24/2009

While covering the station on Cedar Street during a box alarm for mult ...

Updated: May 24, 2009 1:21pm PST

Milford MA Working Fire 5/22/2009 : On the way home from a slow evening in Providence, Milford Fire responded to this fire at 15 South Main Street. On arrival companies had heavy smoke showing and reported a fire in the basement extending upwards. An aggressive interior attack quickly brought the fire under control. Hopkinton Rescue 1 responded as the RIT company. The night continued to stay busy as Milford and Mutual Aid companies responded to another working fire on Taylor Street and a MVC with Medevac. Check out MilfordFirePhotos.com for more photos.

Milford MA Working Fire 5/22/2009

On the way home from a slow evening in Providence, Milford Fire respon ...

Updated: May 23, 2009 6:43am PST

Tri State Firefighters Meet 5/17/09 : Tri State Firefighters Meet at the Brooklyn, CT Fairgrounds. They weather was cloudy with showers at 55 degrees. There was not alot of apparatus on display and Mortlake Fire Co. responded to a MVC on Route 6 which called for several pieces of apparatus also. A shout out to Ken LaBelle (NRI Fire Photos) who was selling his first book Bravest In Action which is excellent and a recommended pickup. Also to Matt Gregoire (Providence Fire Videos) who was selling his awesome RI/MA area fire videos. Good to see you both.

Tri State Firefighters Meet 5/17/09

Tri State Firefighters Meet at the Brooklyn, CT Fairgrounds. They weat ...

Updated: May 17, 2009 11:06am PST

Revere MA Working Fire 3/20/2009 : Revere Fire announced a report of a fire at 52 Fairfield Street shortly after midnight. Arriving companies reported a working fire. Fire was in a small 1.5 story woodframe and was in the front room. The fire was quickly knocked down.

Revere MA Working Fire 3/20/2009

Revere Fire announced a report of a fire at 52 Fairfield Street shortl ...

Updated: Mar 20, 2009 7:51am PST

Hopkinton MA Working Fire 3/17/2009 : Hopkinton Firefighters responded to a call for a building fire at 30 Pleasant Street shortly before 11pm. Engine 1 quickly arriving on scene, reported smoke showing and a working fire. Ashland Engine 3 and Tower 1 responded and stood by as the RIT company. The fire was quickly knocked down. The fire started and was contained in the attached garage. There was a heavy smoke condition throughout the dwelling due to the door leading from the garage to the residence being left open.

Hopkinton MA Working Fire 3/17/2009

Hopkinton Firefighters responded to a call for a building fire at 30 P ...

Updated: Mar 17, 2009 9:22pm PST

Ashland MA Truck MVA 3/9/2009 : Ashland Firefighters responded to this motor vehicle crash where a tractor unit struck a utility pole and then went down an embankment. Besides snapping the pole completely, the passenger side saddle tank was punctured allowing diesel fuel to spill into wetlands. Ted's of Fayville responded with two large wreckers and a fuel pumping trailer to off load the remaining fuel and remove the truck. DEP was notified and responded to supervise clean up. The driver was not injured.

Ashland MA Truck MVA 3/9/2009

Ashland Firefighters responded to this motor vehicle crash where a tra ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2009 12:14pm PST

Worcester MA 4th Alarm 3/5/2009 : Worcester Firefighters responded to Box 13-01 for reported fire at 167 Pleasant Street. Arriving companies were met with fire on the 3rd, 4th & 5th floors traveling in the walls and a 2nd alarm was transmitted. Numerous rescues were made and conditions deteriorated quickly calling for the 3rd and 4th alarms. There was exposures on all sides but none were effected except for the steeple of the church on the delta side. By the time the fire was finally knocked down the roof was almost completely caved in and there was collapses on the 4th and 5th floors.

Worcester MA 4th Alarm 3/5/2009

Worcester Firefighters responded to Box 13-01 for reported fire at 167 ...

Updated: Mar 16, 2009 9:58am PST

Queens NY All Hands 3/2/2009 : Only fire of the night was in the Forest Hills section of Queens at Box 9143: 107-16 70th Road Cross Street 108 Street. Fire was in the facade of a restaurant of a 1 story 300x75 taxpayer. The fire was difficult to locate but was quickly extinguished.

Queens NY All Hands 3/2/2009

Only fire of the night was in the Forest Hills section of Queens at Bo ...

Updated: Mar 03, 2009 9:06am PST

Framingham MA Working Fire 2/13/2009 : Framingham Firefighters made quick work of a fire in the basement of this dwelling on Wellington Ave. The fire was knocked down quickly by Engine 3. There was minor extension to the first floor and rear porch. The fire was caused by careless disposal of smoking materials into a hole in the side of the building.

Framingham MA Working Fire 2/13/2009

Framingham Firefighters made quick work of a fire in the basement of t ...

Updated: Feb 13, 2009 7:47pm PST

Hopkinton MA Working Fire 1/24/2009 : Hopkinton firefighters responded to 38 East Main Street on a bitterly cold night for a reported chimney fire. Arriving Police reported smoke showing from the basement area. Engine 1 on arrival reported fire in the basement and called a working fire. The fire was quickly knocked down. Mutual Aid from Ashland, Milford and Southborough worked at the scene.

Hopkinton MA Working Fire 1/24/2009

Hopkinton firefighters responded to 38 East Main Street on a bitterly ...

Updated: Jan 28, 2009 7:01am PST

Melrose MA 3rd Alarm 1/15/2009 : Melrose Firefighters along with several mutual aid companies fought this fire at Box 335 for 6 Indian Hill Lane just before midnight. These photos are well after the fire was knocked down.

Melrose MA 3rd Alarm 1/15/2009

Melrose Firefighters along with several mutual aid companies fought th ...

Updated: Feb 13, 2009 2:02pm PST

Framingham MA Train vs Truck 1/8/2009 : Around 1940 Hrs Framingham Fire received a call reporting a truck had been struck by a train at the Concord Street crossing by Waverly Street. Arriving companies reported no visable accident at that location. Framingham Police discovered a ford ranger behind a business on Howard Street that indeed had been struck. The vehicle had been parked too close to the tracks and was struck by a passing freight train. The vehicle was not occupied.

Framingham MA Train vs Truck 1/8/2009

Around 1940 Hrs Framingham Fire received a call reporting a truck had ...

Updated: Jan 08, 2009 7:21pm PST

Boston MA 4th Alarm 1/6/2009 : Boston Firefighters responded to Box 2343 for 100 Peterborough Street around 0200 Hrs to find heavy fire showing from a 1 story taxpayer. The fire quickly gained the upper hand and took control of the building. Operations went defensive and companies were still working well into the following afternoon putting out hot spots. * Two of the last shots are of Boston Ladder Co. 26 which three days later was involved in a catastrophic mechanical failure resulting in a tragic accident and taking the life of Fire Lieutenant Kevin Kelley.

Boston MA 4th Alarm 1/6/2009

Boston Firefighters responded to Box 2343 for 100 Peterborough Street ...

Updated: Jan 06, 2009 9:24am PST

Framingham MA Working Fire 1/3/2009 : Around Midnight Framingham Fire Alarm began receiving calls for a building fire at 331 Concord Street. Engine 5 quickly signed off with a vacant 2.5 story woodframe fully involved. This building was the scene of a 2nd Alarm back on 8/31/2008 and operations were defensive due to the previous severe damage to the upper floors.

Framingham MA Working Fire 1/3/2009

Around Midnight Framingham Fire Alarm began receiving calls for a buil ...

Updated: Jan 03, 2009 11:59am PST

Framingham MA Susp Device 1/2/2009 : I happened to stumble upon the MSP Bomb Squad working outside of 19 Temple Street in Framingham. A suspisious device was found near the bank adjacent to the strip mall. The device was deemed safe by the MSP.

Framingham MA Susp Device 1/2/2009

I happened to stumble upon the MSP Bomb Squad working outside of 19 Te ...

Updated: Jan 02, 2009 6:44pm PST