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UNION MEETING CANCELLED
11/25/20 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Brothers and Sisters, Due to Covid-19 restrictions and increasing case numbers, the December Regular Meeting has been cancelled. In its place, we will hold an informational meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, December 1st at 7pm. If you would like to participate, please email Local 30 Secretary John Magee at JLMagee76@gmail.com from your personal (non-work) email address. |
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Thanksgiving Safety
11/20/20 - IAFF Local 902 
Malden Fire Fighters Local 902 Stress Safety on Thanksgiving Day
Safe travel and home cooking lead to a Happy Thanksgiving for all
A cooking fire is three times more likely on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year. Most of those Thanksgiving Day fires occur between noon and 4:00 p.m. – the peak cooking hours. |
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General Membership Meeting
11/11/20 - Holyoke Firefighters IAFF Local 1693 |
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Springfield firefighters rescue man, dog stuck in mud
11/09/20 - IAFF Local 648 Springfield firefighters rescue man, dog stuck in mud Updated Nov 08, 2:51 PM; Posted Nov 08, 10:10 AM Facebook Share Twitter Share By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com SPRINGFIELD – The Fire Department rescued a man and his dog after they became mired in the mud Sunday morning. There were no injuries in the incident, Capt. |
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November Union Meeting
11/08/20 - IAFF Local 739 November Union Meeting The November Union Meeting of Lynn Local 739 will take place on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 7:30 PM at the Broadway Firehouse. Regular order of business and nominations of union officers for upcoming term. All members are encouraged to attend. Reminder - Ballot Box Election Vote for Executive Board is same day as meeting from 7AM-8PM. |
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Apartment fire leaves 7 residents without home in Springfield
11/06/20 - IAFF Local 648 Apartment fire leaves 7 residents without home in Springfield HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Nancy Asiamah Posted: Nov 5, 2020 / 08:53 PM EST / Updated: Nov 5, 2020 / 10:43 PM EST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – An apartment fire on Central Street in Springfield has left seven people without a place to call home Thursday. |
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Fire on Elijah Street in Springfield caused by clothes dryer
11/04/20 - IAFF Local 648 Fire on Elijah Street in Springfield caused by clothes dryer HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Ariana Tourangeau Posted: Nov 2, 2020 / 07:16 AM EST / Updated: Nov 2, 2020 / 07:16 AM EST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Firefighters put out a fire to a basement on Elijah Street in Springfield overnight Sunday. |
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One injured after illegal burning of campfire in Springfield
11/04/20 - IAFF Local 648 One injured after illegal burning of campfire in Springfield HAMPDEN COUNTY by: Ariana Tourangeau Posted: Nov 4, 2020 / 07:53 AM EST / Updated: Nov 4, 2020 / 07:53 AM EST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – One person was injured after a campfire in Springfield early Wednesday morning. |
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2020 MARINE CORPS TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN
10/31/20 - IAFF Local 1464 
Once again, the Scituate Fire Fighters Local 1464 IAFF and the Scituate Fire Department will be accepting new, unwrapped toys for needy children at each of our 3 firehouses: 149 First Parish Road, 800 Chief Justice Cushing Highway and 4 River Street (Humarock).
2020 has proven to be a difficult year for many. Please help to make the Holiday Season bright for children in need. |
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Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries
10/26/20 - IAFF Local 902 
In half of reported home fires in which smoke alarms were present but did not operate, the batteries had been removed or the alarm was disconnected due to dead battery alerts or nuisance alarms. Working smoke alarms decrease the risk of dying in reported home fires by nearly half according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). |
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8 new firefighters sworn into Springfield Fire Department
10/24/20 - IAFF Local 648 
8 new firefighters sworn into Springfield Fire Department
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Ariana Tourangeau
Posted: Oct 22, 2020 / 01:44 PM EDT / Updated: Oct 22, 2020 / 01:44 PM EDT
(Photo: Springfield FD)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Fire Department swore in eight new firefighters Thursday morning. |
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One person injured after car crashed into utility pole on Central Street in Springfield
10/24/20 - IAFF Local 648 
One person injured after car crashed into utility pole on Central Street in Springfield
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Stephen Underwood
Posted: Oct 24, 2020 / 05:17 AM EDT / Updated: Oct 24, 2020 / 08:08 AM EDT
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – One person was taken to the hospital after a car struck a utility pole in Springfield. |
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Condolences to Our Brothers and Sisters of Manchester NH Fire Department
10/23/20 - IAFF Local 902 
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Grief counselors have been called in to assist Manchester fire personnel mourning the loss of a 20-year member of the city's fire department. |
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Public Health Alert
10/23/20 - IAFF Local 902 
Per the Governor’s COVID-19 Order No. 51, effective October 26, 2020, the City must revert back to Step 1 of Phase III of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan. |
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L30 ENDORSEMENTS
10/15/20 - Cambridge Fire Fighters |
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Basement fire in Springfield house leaves residents temporary without home
10/11/20 - IAFF Local 648 
Basement fire in Springfield house leaves residents temporary without home
HAMPDEN COUNTY
by: Nick DeGray
Posted: Oct 10, 2020 / 06:46 AM EDT / Updated: Oct 10, 2020 / 06:47 AM EDT
Credit: Springfield Fire Department
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. |
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Fire in Springfield’s McKnight neighborhood displaces 4; causes major damage to 100-year-old home
10/11/20 - IAFF Local 648 
Fire in Springfield’s McKnight neighborhood displaces 4; causes major damage to 100-year-old home
Updated Oct 08, 2020; Posted Oct 08, 2020
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Fire in Springfield's McKnight neighborhood
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By Patrick Johnson | pjohnson@repub. |
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October Union Meeting
10/09/20 - IAFF Local 739 October Union Meeting The October Union Meeting of Lynn Local 739 will take place on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 7:30 PM at the Broadway Firehouse. Regular order of business and nominations of union officers for upcoming term. All members are encouraged to attend. |
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Trumbull St Fire (10/1/64)
10/01/20 - Boston Firefighters 5-1671 (Shawmut Ave & Brookline St) 34 Trumbull St October, 1 1964 October 1, 1964, Box 1671 was struck for a fire in a vacant four-story toy factory at 34 Trumbull St, and 5 Alarms would be transmitted. Fire Lieutenant John J. McCorkle, 53 Engine 24, Fire Lieutenant John J. Geswell, 40 Ladder 26 (detailed to Ladder 4), Firefighter Robert J. |
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E-Board Endorses Edzo
09/27/20 - Boston Firefighters |
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Four people injured, three homes burned in Manfield Street, Springfield house fire
09/21/20 - IAFF Local 648 
Four people injured, three homes burned in Manfield Street, Springfield house fire
Updated Sep 19, 4:28 PM; Posted Sep 19, 3:25 PM
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Mansfield Street house fire
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By Dave Canton | dcanton@repub. |
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IAFF Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial
09/18/20 - IAFF Local 1009 |
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Captain Alcock Retires
09/17/20 - IAFF Local 739 Captain Robert Alcock Retires The officers and members of Lynn Local 739 wish to congratulate Captain Robert Alcock on his retirement. Bob, may you enjoy a long and healthy retirement. |
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Springfield firefighters put out fire on Mulberry St.
09/17/20 - IAFF Local 648 by: Nick DeGray Posted: Sep 13, 2020 / 10:13 AM EDT / Updated: Sep 13, 2020 / 06:41 PM EDT SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Fire Department have put out a fire on Mulberry Street Saturday morning. According to the department, all crews worked to put out the fire around 10:00 a.m. |
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Car burned in Springfield arson fire
09/17/20 - IAFF Local 648 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield firefighters put out a car fire early Monday morning in the city’s forest park neighborhood. According to Springfield Fire Captain Drew Piemonte, the car was parked on 111 Olmstead Drive and firefighters put out the fire around 2 a.m. Arson and Bomb Squad investigators determined the cause of the fire was arson. |
