Where We've Been
On Wednesday, November 26, the Department responded to multiple crashes.
Pictured are incidents on Washington Street, Adams Street, Highland Street
by the Medway town line, and Highland Street by the Ashland town line.
On Wednesday, November 26, the Department responded to a report of a fire in
a house on Fairlane Way. Crews quickly extinguished an oven fire, and
ventilated smoke from the dwelling.
On Friday, November 14, the Department responded to a report of smoke in the
building on Rockland Street. The smoke was found to be from a washing
machine fire.
On Monday, October 20, members of the Ladder/Rescue company practiced using
the extrication tools on a school bus. Special thanks to W.T. Holmes
Transportation Company, Inc. of Norfolk for providing the bus for our
training, and to Andy Hladick of the Millis Fire Department for providing
technical assistance.
On Monday, September 29, Chief Michael Cassidy delivered a speech during the
opening session of the 20th Annual Massachusetts Fire & Life Safety
Education Conference in Westford.
The Chief described the remarkable achievements of fire and life safety
educators in MA over the last 20 years. He highlighted how this meaningful
work makes a real difference in people's lives, including a 72% reduction in
child fire deaths in the state.
On Sunday, August 24, the Holliston Fire Department responded to a rollover
on Highland Street. One patient was transported to MetroWest Medical
Center, Framingham. Tow individuals denied injury and signed waivers.
On Friday, August 22, the Holliston Fire Department had the honor of
presenting the colors during the pre-game ceremonies at the Red Sox vs.
Mariners game at Fenway Park.
On Wednesday, August 6, the Holliston Fire Department responded to a shed
fire on Hollis Street. The fire was contained to the outside of the
structure, and did not extend into the shed or to the nearby building.
On Tuesday, August 5, the Holliston Fire Department conducted a lost bather
drill with counselors and lifeguards from Holliston Parks & Recreation at
Stoddard Park.
On Monday, August 4 the Holliston Fire Department conducted search and
rescue training at the Holliston High School.
On Monday, July 21, the Holliston Fire Department conducted extrication
training.
On Monday, July 7, the Holliston Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire
on Central Street. The fire was contained to the area of origin; there
was no extension to the attic.
On Tuesday, July 1, the Holliston Fire Department responded to a brush fire
in the woods between Highland and Mellen Streets. This was the first
incident for the new Forest Fire 2, which had recently been placed into
service.
On Thursday, June 26, the Holliston Fire Department hosted the the Holliston
Police Department's Junior Police Academy for a session on fire
department operations.
On Saturday, June 7, the Holliston Fire Department responded to a report of
smoke in the building on Hopping Brook Road. The smoke was caused by
malfunctioning HVAC equipment.
On Tuesday, May 27, the Holliston Fire Department responded to a rollover
crash on Norfolk Street.
On Thursday, May 15, the Holliston Fire Department partnered with a graduate
student from the Boston University School of Medicine in a conducting a
controlled burn to research the effect of fire on bones which had been
subjected to blunt force trauma.
On Wednesday, April 9, the Holliston Fire Department responded to a report
of a structure fire on Briarcliff Lane. The fire was contained to the
room of origin.
On Thursday, March 13, the Holliston Fire Department investigated a report
of an injured hawk on Dorset Road. Animal Control transported to the
bird to Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University for
treatment of an ocular injury.
On Wednesday, January 8, the Holliston Fire Department investigated a report
of a broken water pipe inside a residence on Mohawk Path. The
residents were traveling outside the country, and were notified of the break
due to the Holliston Water Department noting high water usage.
On Saturday, January 5, the Holliston Fire Department responded to a broken
sprinkler pipe at the Town Hall.
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