Stephen Walsh's Blog (33)

I'm Back...AGAIN! :)

Well folks it has been busy personally for me and now I hope to be back and active her on Frefighter Nation. I hope all have a safe and very happy Christmas and to those working...stay low and stay safe.

Steve

Added by Stephen Walsh on December 23, 2007 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

I'm Back!!!

Well folks i'm back and psoting more photos. Had a lot of family stuff going on so I hope nobody thinks I was ingorning their messages. Photos posted tonight are of a 5 alarm fire in Milton, Massachusetts that occurred about 6pm tonight.

Added by Stephen Walsh on October 9, 2007 at 12:04am — No Comments

Lowell, MA Line of Duty Death

Firefighter Kelly Page, 38, of the Lowell Fire Department died in the line of duty last night. A member of Engine 4, Page had just returned from a medical call and was checking equipment when he collapsed. Immediate life saving efforts by firefighters and paramedics were not successful.My sympathies to the family, friends and members of the Lowell Fire Department.

Funeral details will be posted as they become available.

Added by Stephen Walsh on September 15, 2007 at 5:16pm — 1 Comment

Tribute Video Posted

Hi all,

I just psoted a tribute video I made using the photos I took at Warren and Paul's Funerals, the fire and memorials. Please take a few minutes to view it and please let me know what you think.

God Bless

Steve

Added by Stephen Walsh on September 7, 2007 at 6:37pm — No Comments

Wake for Boston FF Paul Cahill

Boston Firefighters line the steps of Holy Name Church this morning at the wake for Firefighter Paul Cahill who was killed at Box 4-281 on August 29th. Over 20,000 Firefighters from the United States and Canada are expected to attend the funeral tomorrow as well as servies for Firefighter Warren Payne who also was killed in the 4 alarm fire.

Steve Walsh…

Added by Stephen Walsh on September 5, 2007 at 5:08pm — No Comments

Trolley Vs Flatbed in Brookline

Scenario....truck tried to beat train over tracks. Train hits truck. Truck loses big time! "nuff said

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Added by Stephen Walsh on September 4, 2007 at 11:29pm — No Comments

Newton, MA 2nd Alarm

Keeping busy here!! 2nd alarm fire in Newton tonight. Box 512 2271 Washington Street. Fire was in a 4 story wood apartment complex. Fire started on the rear porch on the ground level and worked it's way all the way up. State Fire Marshall called in at 10:41pm

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Added by Stephen Walsh on September 3, 2007 at 12:18am — No Comments

Funeral for Boston FF Paul Cahill

Funeral Information

A Public viewing for Firefighter Paul J. Cahill Engine Co.30 will be held Wednesday September 5 th at the Holy Name Church 1689 Center Street West Roxbury, Ma. from 12 noon to 6.p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Holy Name Church Thursday September 6 th , at 11…

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Added by Stephen Walsh on August 31, 2007 at 4:48pm — No Comments

Gathering the Facts....It Isn't Easy!!!

When a major news event such as Wednesday night's tragic fire in West Roxbury occurs, news reports, rumors and other information comes in by the minute often changing and conflicting. Those who are covering such events have an awesome responsibility not only to report the news in a timely fashion, but also to be as accurate as possible.



Quite often the media is criticized for misinformation or reporting what is believed to be fact at the time.…
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Added by Stephen Walsh on August 31, 2007 at 3:35pm — No Comments

Boston 2nd Alarm in Brighton

No rest for the weary. 2 Alarms Box 5352 1868 Commonwealth Avenue in the Brighton section. Fire was confined to the basement apartment of a 5 story brownstone. No injuries.

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Added by Stephen Walsh on August 30, 2007 at 4:42pm — No Comments

Fire Fund Established

Boston Fire Fighters Local 718 has set up a fund to assist the families of Fire Fighters Paul Cahill and Warren J. Payne who were killed in the line of duty last night. Donations of any amount can be sent to:

West Roxbury Fire Fund

c/o Boston Fire Fighter's Credit Union

60 Hallet Street

Dorchester, MA 02124

Added by Stephen Walsh on August 30, 2007 at 1:59pm — 1 Comment

West Roxbury Fire Update

The 2 Fire Fighters killed in the tragic West Roxbury fire may have been caught in a flashover. Reports are being confirmed that one Fire Fighter's bunker coat was burned off him. They were operating a line inside the building and were with the 1st due companies. More as I get it.

Added by Stephen Walsh on August 30, 2007 at 1:02am — 3 Comments

Update on West Roxbury Fire

It has been reported that 2 more Boston Fire Fighters are on life support and in grave condition. The 2 Fire Fighters killed were from Engine 30 and Ladder 25 who were the 1st due companies. I will update more as I get it.

Added by Stephen Walsh on August 30, 2007 at 12:34am — No Comments

Personal Reflections on West Roxbury Fire

As you all know I have been chasing fires all my life. Tonight I witnessed a 4 alarm fire in West Roxbury that killed 2 Boston Fire Fighters. I'm not ashamed to say I cried right then and there when I saw the District Chief, Paramedics and brother Fire Fighters working feverishly to save them. While others snapped photos or pushed closer to get video, I walked away and could not bring myself to take any more photos. I took 1 photo and then realized what was happening. That photo I feel is…
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Added by Stephen Walsh on August 29, 2007 at 11:47pm — 3 Comments

Boston Fire Fighters Killed in 4 Alarm Fire

Two Boston Firefighters were killed and four others injured in a 4 alarm fire at 1727 Center Street in West Roxbury about 9:15pm Wednesday night. The fire started in the Hi Ho Thai restaurant and extended into a dog grooming parlor next door.



The fire spread rapidly and a 2nd alarm was ordered shortly after the first arriving companies. A partial roof collapse occurred causing an air conditioning unit to fall into the building. All companies were…

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Added by Stephen Walsh on August 29, 2007 at 11:46pm — 23 Comments

Marblehead, MA Station 2 Steve Walsh photo

Marblehead, MA Station 2

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Added by Stephen Walsh on August 27, 2007 at 10:15am — No Comments

Boston 2nd Alarm

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7-9 Sheridan Street in Jamaica Plain (District 9) about 5:30 this afternoon.

Added by Stephen Walsh on August 11, 2007 at 4:17pm — 1 Comment

Breaking News in Indiana (FOX News)

DEVELOPING STORY: Three people are dead after a coal mine accident in a small Indiana town.

Added by Stephen Walsh on August 10, 2007 at 1:25pm — No Comments

House Fire in Needham, Massachusetts

Needham Fire Fighters open up around the electric meter at 66 pond View Ave this afternoon. Apparently a cable installer struck a live wire inside the wall sparking a fire which was quickly contained.

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Added by Stephen Walsh on August 8, 2007 at 1:51pm — No Comments

Collyers Mansion Conditions

Collyer's Mansion conditions are a common but rarely publicized situation that confronts Public Safety personnel. Persons living in these conditions often present as clean, well spoken and "normal" in public but suffer from a mental condition that prevents them from distinguishing between trash and valuable items. This is called Obsessive Compulsive Hoarding Disorder.

The following is a brief…

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Added by Stephen Walsh on August 8, 2007 at 8:50am — 2 Comments

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