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2-Alarm East St Fire
01/20/19 - IAFF local 2464 On January 9th Walpole Firefighters battled a 2-Alarm Fire on East St. |
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REMINDER: DEADLINES FOR THE 2019 CFRA BALL IS APPROACHING
01/16/19 - Cambridge Fire Fighters |
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New firetruck, lieutenant ready to roll
01/10/19 - Salisbury Fire Fighters New firetruck, lieutenant ready to roll By Jim Sullivan jsullivan@newburyportnews.com Sep 17, 2018 Courtesy photo/Keith SullivanKelby Groder is sworn in as the Salisbury Fire Department’s first lieutenant by Town Clerk Mindy Morrison. |
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Four-alarm fire hits Salisbury home
01/10/19 - Salisbury Fire Fighters Four-alarm fire hits Salisbury home Harbormasterhopes to rebuild By Dave Rogers drogers@newburyportnews.com Jan 7, 2019 Updated Jan 7, 2019 JIM VAIKNORAS/Staff photoA Salisbury firefighter douses the flames at a house fire Saturday afternoon on Second Street in Salisbury. |
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Passing of FF Cleveland Natola, E-11 Retired
01/07/19 - IAFF Local 739 Passing of Firefighter Cleveland Natola, Engine 11 - Retired The officers and members of Lynn Local 739 regret to announce the passing of Firefighter Cleveland Natola of Engine Company 11, retired. Services will be graveside on Wednesday January 9, 2019 at St. Mary’s Cemetery at 11 AM. Please keep the Natola family in your prayers. |
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Thank You Worcester
01/06/19 - IAFF Local 1009 The Worcester Fire Department is rich in tradition and history. Unfortunately, the tradition of honoring those we have lost in the line of duty has been a piece of history practiced far too often, as it was on Dec. 15 when we honored Firefighter Christopher Roy. |
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2019 Melrose Fire Relief Association Calendar Winners
12/31/18 - IAFF Local 1617 
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LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY
12/28/18 - Cambridge Fire Fighters |
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Fire displaces 9 from Pine Point neighborhood duplex
12/18/18 - IAFF Local 648 
Fire displaces 9 from Pine Point neighborhood duplex
Updated 3:47 PM; Posted 3:47 PM
12-18-18—Springfield – Nine tenants were displaced early Tuesday afternoon after a fire broke out within the bathroom wall of a home in the Pine Point neighborhood early Tuesday afternoon. |
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Fire in roof area of Springfield Burger King causes approximately $100,000 in damage
12/18/18 - IAFF Local 648 
Fire in roof area of Springfield Burger King causes approximately $100,000 in damage
Updated 8:26 AM; Posted 8:26 AM
12-18-18 - Springfield - A fire in the roof area of the Liberty Street Burger King early Tuesday caused approximately $100,000 in damage.
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Springfield fire displaces 7 Forest Park residents
12/14/18 - IAFF Local 648 
12/12/2018
Springfield fire displaces 7 Forest Park residents
Updated Dec 12; Posted Dec 12
Seven residents were displaced in the fire on Dec. 12, 2018 on Somerset Street, Springfield. (Springfield Fire Department photo)
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Springfield fire in high rise apartment caused by cigarette
12/14/18 - IAFF Local 648 
12/12/2018
Springfield fire in high rise apartment caused by cigarette
Updated Dec 12; Posted Dec 12
Springfield firefighters responded to Sanderson Street to extinguish a fire in a sixth-floor bathroom Wednesday. (Springfield Fire Department photo)
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Springfield gunshot sets house on fire
12/14/18 - IAFF Local 648 Springfield gunshot sets house on fire Updated Dec 12; Posted Dec 12 9 Gallery: Gunfire hits home on Belmont Avenue 36 shares By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com jdeforge@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - A bullet struck a home Wednesday afternoon and set the building on fire. |
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BFit First Responder Challenge
12/13/18 - IAFF Somerville Fire Local 76 On January 27th, members of the Somerville Fire Department will join the Boston Bruins Foundation at TD Garden to participate in the BFit First Responder Challenge. Somerville's Bravest will strap on their full gear as they treck up and down the stairs and levels of the Garden in order to raise money for the 100 Club of MA. |
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Awards Submissions
12/13/18 - IAFF Local 739 Awards Submissions Please submit any nominations for awards for 2018 in confidence to Mario Lopez by January 11, 2019. |
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THANK YOU FROM LOCAL 30
12/11/18 - Cambridge Fire Fighters Local 30 would like to thank all of the Cambridge residents that took the time to vote and support the Health & Safety of your Firefighters. Special Thanks to Jodi Sperber and the rest of the Participatory Budget Committee for their hard work throughout this process. The members of Local 30 truly appreciate it. |
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Ava Roy Fund - In memory of FF Chris Roy - Worcester Local 1009
12/09/18 - IAFF Local 1009 RE: Ava Roy Fund - In memory of FF Chris Roy - Worcester Local 1009 Donations in memory of Chris Roy for the benefit of his daughter can be made out to: Ava Roy Fund Worcester Fire Department Credit Union 34 Glennie St. |
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GEAR BAG INITIATIVE
12/07/18 - Cambridge Fire Fighters |
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11/20/2018 Springfield fire in historic house displaces 5
12/05/18 - IAFF Local 648 
Springfield fire in historic house displaces 5
Updated Nov 20; Posted Nov 20
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Springfield firefighters use Jaws of Life to extricate victim following 2-vehicle crash in North End
12/05/18 - IAFF Local 648 
Springfield firefighters use Jaws of Life to extricate victim following 2-vehicle crash in North End
Updated 9:33 AM; Posted 9:12 AM
11-4-18 -- Springfield -- Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate a male victim from this black SUV following a 2-vehicle crash in the North End. |
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Social Security Administration office in Springfield evacuated following a report of a suspicious package
12/05/18 - IAFF Local 648 |
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Firefighter Cancer
12/05/18 - IAFF Local 925 FAQs Are firefighters’ risks for certain types of cancer significantly higher? Firefighters’ risks are significantly higher for some specific types of cancer than the general population. In 2013, NIOSH researchers reported a two-fold excess of malignant mesothelioma, a very rare cancer. |
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Skin Cancer Screenings
11/29/18 - IAFF Local 739 Skin Cancer Screenings The officers and members of Lynn Local 739 would like to thank Dr. Christine Kannler for coming out and conducting skin cancer screenings for our members. We greatly appreciate her taking time out of her busy schedule to help our members stay ahead of cancer. Thank you Dr. Kannler. |
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Toys for Tots
11/28/18 - IAFF Local 739 Toys for Tots Lynn Local 739 has again partnered with the US Marine Corps for our annual Toys for Tots drive. We are accepting new, unwrapped gifts at all of our firehouses. Any questions please contact Paul Tucker, E3/D2. Thank you. |
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Toys for Tots
11/26/18 - Plymouth Fire Local 1768 The Plymouth Fire Department and Plymouth Firefighters Local 1768 announced their twelfth annual Toys for Tots drive. Toys can be dropped off until Dec. 21 to Station 1 Headquarters, 114 Sandwich St. , and Station 6 Cedarville, 2209 State Road . All toys must be unwrapped to ensure proper distribution for each child's gender and age. |
