04/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/30/2024 06:48
Two alarms, Box 2-2812, were ordered for the fire at 261 Broadway, a 2-story, wood-frame, duplex multiple residence. Rapid, aggressive attack by the assigned companies quickly contained & knocked down the fire which had extended into the ceiling of floor 2 and into cockloft which involved much overhauling of the insulated cockloft.
Firefighters from 6 engines, 4 ladders, the rescue, 3 squads, & command & support units worked at the fire.
The cause will be under investigation.
Time of the first alarm: 759 p.m.
On duty: Group 1
IC: DFC Vaillancourt
Thank you again to the support from our public safety partners, the officers of Cambridge Police for providing traffic diversion & safety; the EMTs and Medics of PRO EMS for the assist; Boston Sparks Assocation for faithfully assisting with the Rehab Unit response; and special thank you to the staff of Cambridge Emergency Communications for professionally & cooly coordinating the dispatching & radio traffic during a very busy day & night (25 April 2024), indcluding several fires & numerous other incidents.