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June 2009- In the early morning of June 26, Westford Fire Alarm received a report of a possible building fire on Stony Brook Rd. On the companies arrival they found a heavy smoke condition on the second floor. After investigating, fire was found in the area of a heating unit. The fire was quickly extinguished and contained to the area of origin. Crews were on scene for an approximate hour and a half.
May 2009- Under the direction of Pipe Major Bill Cashman, the Westford Firefighters Pipes and Drums made its first parade debut on May 16th 2009 at the 41st Apple Blossom Parade.
May 2009- Firefighter/EMT's were dispatched for a report of a car vs building. On arrival crews found a car had struck one of the supports at the entrance to the club house. Crews treated and transported one patient to a local hospital.
 May 2009- The Town of Westford and the Westford Fire Department would like to congratulate James "Jim" Sheridan on a happy retirement. Jim was a Vietnam Veteran who joined the Westford Fire Department on December 7, 1987 as a call FF/EMT, being assigned to Nabnassett Station 4. Jim was promoted on September 1, 1998 to call Lieutenant, and on September 13, 1999 was appointed to full time Firefighter. Jim was a member of the Honor Guard and a dedicated firefighter instructor to the Westford Recruit Training classes. Jim completed his final tour of duty for the Town of Westford on April 11, 2009. The Town of Westford and the Westford Fire Department extends its Congratulations to
Firefighter Jim Sheridan in his retirement after 22 years of dedicated service to the Town of Westford Fire Department and extends best wishes for continued success.
April 2009- Firefighters were called to a report of a brush fire at the end of Trail Side Rd. Once firefighters arrived on scene, they discovered a large area of brush burning between Trail Side Rd and Preservation Way. Multiple mutual aid units were requested and all shifts were called back to work due to the fire being over such a large area and moving quickly up a hill. Command declared the fire contained in about 2 hours and all units left the scene 3 hours after the initial call.
Female Medflighted After Tubing Accident
February 2009- Firefighter/EMTs were requested to the local ski area's tubing park for an injured female party. Due to the initial report Emerson paramedics were started. Once firefighters and paramedics reached the victim, due to her injuries, medflight was requested. Engine 8 was then requested to secure the initial landing zone at the Westford Regency. However due to vehicles occupying the parking lot, an alternate landing zone was established in Lucent Technology's parking lot. Westford 10 with the paramedics transported the patient to the landing zone where she was flown to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Man Medflighted After Snowmobile Accident
January 2009-Firefighter/EMTs rescued a man off of Forge Pond in Forge Village after the man hit a rut in the snow while driving his snowmobile on the pond. Firefighters used a snowmobile with rescue sled and a 4 wheeler to reach the man and remove him from the pond. Firefighters/EMTs transported him to the landing zone where he was flown out by Medical Helicopter to Massachusetts General.
Firefighters Battle 2 Alarm House Fire
January 2009-Firefighters battled a 2 alarm house fire on Barrister Drive causing significant damage to the attic and heavy fire, smoke and water damage to the garage of the two story single family home. Two cars in the garage were destroyed in the blaze. Firefighters made a quick stop of the fire despite adverse weather conditions that left hoses frozen and the ground and surrounding area icy. The fire was under control in approximatley 2 hours. Firefighters from Chelmsford, Littleton also responded to the scene to assist Westford crews, while Firefighters from Tyngsoboro and Groton responded to cover Westford stations. One civilian was injured after
falling on the ice, no Firefighter injuries reported.
Westford Person Burned, MedFlighted
January 2009-Firefighter/EMT's were dispatched to a Westford Home for a woman who had been badly burned. The woman's shirt had caught on fire while cooking and severly burned her. Firefighters quickly initiated emergency care and transported her to the landing zone where Emerson Advanced Life Support unit met up with the ambulance and started Advanced care. MedFlight landed and the woman was transported by helicopter to Boston.
Ice Safety Information
 Each winter, many residents are injured from exposure in cold water incidents. Skaters and ice fishermen fall through the ice; boaters and canoeists overturn their crafts. How thick is "safe" ice? Ice on moving water in rivers, streams and brooks is never safe! The thickness of ice on ponds and lakes depends upon water currents or springs, depth and natural objects stuck as tree stumps or rocks. Daily changes in temperature cause the ice to expand and contract, which affects its strength. Because of these factors, no one can declare the ice to be absolutley "safe"! The only "safe" ice is in an arena! What do I do if someone falls through the ice? Act Quickly and call 911 for help
immediatley! Make sure properly trained and equipped rescue personnel are alerted to respond. Do Not go out on ice! Many times would be rescuers become victims themselves. Reach, Throw, or Row. Extend a branch, pole or ladder to the victim. Throw them a bouyant object such as a life ring or float tied to a rope. If a boat is nearby row out to the victim or push it toward them.
Weather Sealing a Home-Reminder
January 2009-This is a safety reminder to those who seal their homes against leaks/cracks at windows and doors during the winter months to help on the cost of fuel consumption and loss of heat. Please keep all exits free and clear to prevent difficulty in escaping. Sealing doors and windows can interfere with a necessary rapid escape and or make it more difficult for Firefighters to get into a home to make a rescue.
Firefighters Battle Groton Road House Fire
December 2008-Firefighters battled a 2 alarm house fire on Groton Road causing significant damage to the second floor of the two story single family home. Firefighters made a quick stop of the fire and the blaze was under control around 2pm. Firefighters from Chelmsford and Tyngsboro also responded to the scene to assist Westford crews, while Firefighters from Lowell, Littleton and Groton responded to cover Westford stations. No reported injuries.
Firefighters Mourn the Passing of Longtime Fire Captain
November 2008-Harold A. Fletcher, Sr. former Westford Water Dept. superintendent, EMT, and firefighter, Army vet; 81 WESTFORD Harold A. Fletcher, Sr., 81, beloved husband of Frances L. Chambers) Fletcher for 54 years, lifelong resident of Westford, died suddenly at Emerson Hospital in Concord, November 27th, 2008. Born in Westford, April 7th, 1927, the son of Austin D. Fletcher and Ethel M. (Ripley) Fletcher, he was a graduate of Westford Academy, Class of 1946. Harold began his firefighting career as a volunteer in high school and continued as a call fireman, and became Captain of Company I. He was an active EMT until his retirement in 1992 and assisted with the fundraising program for
Westford's first ambulance. Harold joined the Army in 1951 and was stationed at Fort Devens in Ayer, MA and in Watertown, N.Y. for four years of service. Harold began his career in the Westford Water Department in 1947 and became Superintendent. He retired after 49 years of service. In recognition of that service, the water department well off Concord Road is named in his honor. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons; Harold "Haffie" A. Fletcher, Jr. and his wife, Deby of Westford, Roger "Roddy" Fletcher of Clovis, N.M., David Fletcher and his wife, Cindy of Nashua, N.H.; a brother, A. Dana Fletcher and his wife, Muriel E. Fletcher of Chelmsford; a sister, Marjorie F. Smith of Chelmsford; four granddaughters; and seven great-grandchildren. Harold was the brother of the late Reverend Charles Fletcher, stepson of Eleanor (Colburn) Fletcher, brother-in-law of the late Lawrence Smith, and was father-in-law of the late Linda (Sena) Fletcher.
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