Haz Mat at Brookline Pump House

Just about 2:30pm, I responded to Route 9 and Warren Street in Brookline for a hazardous materials incident at the Pump House demolition site. An electrical vault was struck by a backhoe causing cooling oil to spill into the sewer system. It was reported that 25+ gallons leaked into the sewer system leading to the Muddy River before being dyked by the Fire Department. District 2 Haz Mat Team was on scene.

Brookline MVA on Goddard Ave

I responded to the area of 300 Goddard Avenue about 12:30pm on a report of a multi vehicle accident. 2 vehicles collided on a part of the road that is known for bad accidents. Both operators of the vehicles were transported to the Beth Israel Hospital with non life threatening injuries.

Needham House Fire

I responded to 23 Birch Street in Needham about 9:30 this morning for a house fire. Fire was in the kitchen of a story 2 family home. Very quick knockdown by the Needham Jakes.

MVA in Jamaica Plain

Just after 2:15pm I responded to 1091 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain after hearing a report of a bad accident. A lot of damage to the vehicle but the driver escaped with non life threatening injuries.

South Brookline Rollover

One person was injured when their car rolled over ay 80 Newton Street in South Brookline just about 8am this morning. The driver may have been temporarily blinded by the early morning sun. Injuries are reported to be non life threatening.

2009 Local 950 Retirement Dinner

I had the privilege of photographing the Brookline Firefighters Association Local 950 Retirement Dinner Friday night where 14 members were honored for their service. A special tribute was given for Firefighter Jerry Murphy who founded the Local 950 Honor guard over 30 years ago. Jerry retired after 40 years all spent at Ladder 2. Congratulations and thank you to all the retirees for your dedication and service!

I'm Back!

I am happy to be back out shooting photos after a long hiatus to take care of some health issues. Today I responded to Larkin and Meadowbrook Roads in South Brookline for a UPS 18 Wheeler got hung up on some wires. No power lines were affected and no injuries. Nice to have the cameras back in my hands and being out and about!!