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Gloucester Firefighters to Participate in Fight for Air Climb

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Gloucester Fire Department
Eric Smith, Fire Chief
8 School St.
Gloucester, MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Friday, Feb. 8, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Gloucester Firefighters to Participate in Fight for Air Climb

GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that members of the Gloucester Fire Department will participate in the annual Fight for Air Climb this March to raise funds for the American Lung Association (ALA).

WHEN:

March 30, at 8 a.m.

WHERE: 

One Boston Place, 201 Washington St., Boston

WHAT:

The Fight for Air Climb is a signature fundraiser event of the ALA, and climbs are held annually in skyscrapers across the United States. Participants climb their way up hundreds of stairs with the goal of raising money to support the ALA’s lung health research, patient education, and public policy efforts.

It is the eighth year members of the Gloucester Fire Department have come together to take part in the Boston Fight for Air Climb. This March, nine current members of the department and one retired member will join hundreds of local firefighters as they climb a looming Boston skyscraper with 41 floors and 789 stairs. The Gloucester Fire Department Team has a goal to raise $2,000 for the ALA this year.

The Gloucester Fire Department Fight for Air Team includes Lt. Chad Mota, Firefighter Jak Letien, Firefighter Nick Aiello, Firefighter Charlie Scola, Retired Assistant Chief Tom Aiello, Captain Jim Burke, Firefighter Tom Aldrich, EMS Coordinator Jon Sanger, Firefighter Jon Dyer, and Firefighter Jim Hannon.

“The fundraiser is near and dear to us because so many firefighters suffer from lung cancer, and lung disease from occupational exposure,” Lt. Chad Mota said.

Mota said in addition to the team’s goal of raising $2,000 for the climb, they also hope to be one of the top three firefighter teams with a combined climbing time. According to Mota, the group has been training for months in advance of the coming climb.

“The climb is tough,” he said. “The air is dry in the stairwell, and by the end of the climb your legs feel like rubber.”

According to the American Lung Association’s website, in 2018, there were 44 Fight for Air Climbs held across the United States, raising more than $7.4 million.

To donate to the Fight for Air Climb on behalf of the Gloucester Fire Department’s team, visit action.lung.org/site/TR/Climb/ALANE_Northeast?team_id=146412&pg=team&fr_id=17825.

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Gloucester Fire Department Responds to Washington Square Fire

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Gloucester Fire Department
Eric Smith, Fire Chief
8 School St.
Gloucester, MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Friday, Jan. 25, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Gloucester Fire Department Responds to Washington Square Fire

GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department responded to a fire in a storage area beneath a porch on Washington Square yesterday.

At approximately 6:57 p.m. Thursday, firefighters responded to a fire at a multi-family building at 5 Washington Square. Upon arrival firefighters found fire in an enclosed area underneath a porch that’s used to store two freezers.

After smelling smoke, residents discovered the fire and turned off power to the area. They then extinguished much of the fire with a garden hose before firefighters arrived on scene. Firefighters were able to extinguish remaining flames, which had extended into the walls and ceiling of the storage area.

There was significant damage in the area where the fire originated, but residents of the were not displaced and no one was injured.

A preliminary investigation by the Gloucester Fire Department indicated that the most probable cause of the fire was electrical in nature.

“Thankfully the occupants in this building smelled smoke and discovered the fire quickly,” Chief Smith said. “Our firefighters were able to extinguish the remaining fire in the storage area. It’s important for residents to be cautious when they smell smoke, and to call us immediately.”

Firefighters had cleared the scene by 7:56 p.m. Thursday.

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Gloucester Fire Department to Participate in Annual First Responder Challenge

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Gloucester Fire Department
Eric Smith, Fire Chief
8 School St.
Gloucester, MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Gloucester Fire Department to Participate in Annual First Responder Challenge

GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that two members of the Gloucester Fire Department will participate in the Boston Bruins’ BFit First Responder Challenge later this month.

The event, which takes place at TD Garden on Sunday, Jan. 27, enables firefighters, police officers, emergency medical personnel and civilians to raise money for The 100 Club of Massachusetts.

The 100 Club provides financial assistance, scholarships and other services to the families public safety personnel who have died in the line of duty. To donate to the First Responder Challenge, click here.  Lt. Chad Mota and Lt. Nicholas Oullette will be representing the Gloucester Fire Department.

The event has already raised over $100,000 and last year raised $350,000 for families of fallen police and firefighters.

“I’m proud of both of the lieutenants who are taking part in this challenge and raising money for such an important cause,” Chief Smith said. “I have no doubt they’ll represent our department well, and I encourage the community to support their fundraising efforts.”

The challenge features three courses that will be laid out throughout TD Garden, as well as opportunities for spectators to participate in family-friendly activities. Attendees will have an opportunity to take photos with the Bruins’ mascot and a Stanley Cup banner. There will also be games and a touch-a-truck activity for children.

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Gloucester Fire Department Extinguishes Home Fire

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Gloucester Fire Department
Eric Smith, Fire Chief
8 School St.
Gloucester, MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Gloucester Fire Department Extinguishes Home Fire

Gloucester firefighters responded to a fire at 10 Gull Lane Thursday morning. (Courtesy Photo)

GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith reports that Gloucester firefighters extinguished a fire on Gull Lane this morning.

At 9:26 a.m., the Gloucester Fire Department was dispatched to a report of smoke at 10 Gull Lane. Upon arrival, firefighters worked quickly to contain and extinguish the fire near its area of origin.

Two residents were home at the time of the fire and escaped the home and called 911 after noticing smoke. There were no injuries.

Gloucester Fire Rehab 5 and Beauport EMS provided support to the two Gloucester Fire engines on scene, while a Rockport Fire Department engine provided station coverage.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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