LODD - Two Boston Firefighters killed in West Roxbury fire

News: LODD - Two Boston Firefighters killed in West Roxbury fire
The Boston Fire Department has reported the Line of Duty Deaths of Firefighters Paul J. Cahill, 55, of Scituate and Warren J. Payne, 53, of Canton. Both were killed last night at a fire in a restaurant on Centre Street in West Roxbury. Firefighters Cahill and Payne were both stationed at the Engine 30/Ladder 25 firehouse on Centre St. in West Roxbury.

See the following articles for additional details on the incident:
Firehouse.com: Restaurant Blaze Kills Two Boston Firefighters


Boston Globe: 2 firefighters die 12 hurt in blaze
Details on funeral arrangements will be posted when available.



West Roxbury Fire Fund


A fund has been established by the Boston Firefighters Credit Union and donations can be made to the following address:


West Roxbury Fire Fund
c/o Boston Firefighters Credit Union
60 Hallet Street
Dorchester, MA 02124

Benefit Concert for the Adams Ambulance Squad

On Sunday, August 19, at 6pm a benefit concert for the Adams Ambulance Squad featuring “Changes in Latitude”

A tribute to Jimmy Buffett will be held at Bowe Field.

Businesses and residents who contributed to the service’s recent fundraising campaign received complimentary tickets to the concert.

The Adams Ambulance Services the towns of Adams, Cheshire and Savoy. Money raised will go towards improved training, new emergency medical equipment and the sponsorship of a girls’ softball or baseball team

Annual EMS Apparatus Parade & Firefighters Muster

Save the date! (and start polishing and practicing!)
Annual EMS Apparatus Parade & Firefighters Muster
Greenfield, MA Sunday, September 9 12 NOON

QUESTIONS? Call organizer Russ Hudson (413) 773-9841 or email him at
rhudson@lbtrucks.net


Chiefaroo U-II

Deb Parker has about 12 Chiefaroo U-II T-shirts left ($20 apiece, L, XL, and XX) and 10 copies of Vincent Dunn's just-off-the-press "Strategy of Firefighting" book ($69). Want more Bunker Kit boxes for your station mates? She's got those, too. ($10.) If you want any of the above, email Deb at ChiefarooU@yahoo.com to make payment and shipping arrangements

Massachusetts Fallen Firefighter Memorial Dedication, September 11, 2007

After more than seven years of planning, and more than 750 bricks sold, the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial Board of Directors are pleased to announce that the Memorial construction has entered the final stages. This Memorial will be a living tribute to past, present and future firefighters. It will stand tall at our State Capitol to honor Massachusetts firefighters, our unsung heroes.


Join Us for the Unveiling and Official Dedication of the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial

Tuesday, September 11, 2007
6:00PM
Ashburton Park of the Massachusetts State House


This is an Outside Event and will take place Rain or Shine. VERY Limited Seating will be Available.


RSVP by September 6th to:
melissa@mafirememorial.org or 1 (888) ASK FIRE (275-3473)


Any Honor Guards and/or Pipes & Drum Corps Wishing to Participate - Please Contact Melissa Hurley at the above phone/email


Class A Uniforms Requested





Parking and Directions


Ashburton Park is located directly behind the State House on Bowdoin Street.

The nearest accessible MBTA Station is Park Street (Green/Red lines). The Memorial will be a 5 minute walk.


The following parking garages are both a 5-10 minute walk to the Memorial.

Boston Common Underground Garage located below the Common. Enter at Charles Street: $10 enter after 4PM


Center Plaza Garage across from Government Center. Enter at Somerset or Tremont Street: $10 enter after 4PM

NVFC Launches National Firefighter Health Week

As part of its ongoing effort to promote and strengthen the health and safety of firefighters and EMS personnel nationwide, the NVFC is launching the inaugural National Firefighter Health Week from August 13-17. The NVFC encourages all fire and emergency personnel, their departments, and their families to focus on health and wellness during this week.

Each of the five days of National Firefighter Health Week spotlights a different health issue of particular concern for emergency responders. These are:

Monday: Behavioral Health
Tuesday: Cancer
Wednesday: Heart-Health
Thursday: Nutrition
Friday: Lifestyle
Stay tuned to the Heart-Healthy Firefighter web site at www.healthy-firefighter.org for more information about National Firefighter Health Week. Also be on the lookout at your department for a special issue of The Pulse newsletter that focuses on the important daily health topics of the week.