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2009 Fireman’s Muster
June 25th, 2009
The Bolton Fire Department’s Muster team participated in the 83rd Annual Wachusett Fireman’s Muster. Despite the soaking conditions, the event continued forward and Bolton’s team placed 4th out of the 8 competing teams. Here are a few photos from the event:
Ice Water Rescue Training
January 4th, 2009
The Bolton Fire Department participated in an ice water rescue training session at the Bolton Town Beach on a frigid Sunday afternoon. Members from the Fire and Ambulance departments familiarized themselves with working inside the Mustang Rescue Suits and practiced various rescue techniques for situations that could be faced in the coming winter months.
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Attachment of Q Siren to Engine 1
November 30th, 2008
Firefighter David Perry lead a project which installed a Federal Q siren on Engine 1 in November 2008. After a few weekends of cutting and wiring the project was completed and Engine 1 is now heard by all when responding to calls.
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Passing of Firefighter Frank Smith
November 15th, 2008
“Bolton – “Charles F. “Frank” Smith died on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 after a brief illness. His was a life of service to Bolton, where he was a certified EMT on the ambulance squad for 44 years and a firefighter with the Volunteer Fire Department.” by Terry Lynn Cogswell, The Bolton Common (read more…)
The Bolton Fire Department was saddened by the death of longtime Firefighter/EMT Frank Smith in November, 2008. A funeral ceremony was performed by Bolton Fire and Ambulance members, both present and past, at the Federated Church in Bolton, MA.
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Structure Fire
November 4th, 2008
“Bolton – The State Fire Marshal was unable to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a house on Still River Road in Bolton early Tuesday morning, according to Bolton Fire Chief John Stephenson…” by: Holly Camaro, The Bolton Common (read more…)
The Bolton Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the early morning hours of November 4th, 2008 on Still River Road, Bolton. Apparatus and crews from Lancaster, Harvard, Berlin, and Stow assisted in fighting the blaze until it was extinguished at around 6am.
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