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Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Cambridge Ma. FD Auxiliary 1990-2002 (Lieutenant)

My Training:: Massachusetts EMT, Mass. E-911, APCO EMD, multiple ems/fire dispatch courses.

About Me:: I have been involved with emergency services for about 15 years. I started as an EMT for a private ambulance(Brewster) in Boston, I was also a member of the Cambridge Ma. FD Auxiliary for 12 years starting in 1990-2002, I left at the rank of Lieutenant. I was also a PT dispatcher for the Town of Norwood Ma. Fire Dept. I currently am a Fire Alarm Operator. for the City of Somerville Ma. FD, I have been in my current position for 5 years, and Love every minute of it. I am also a member of the Worcester Fire Brigade Bagpipe Band, as well as the Aleppo Shriners Fire Brigade. My Wife is a Dispatcher-EMT for a Private EMS Company, and our Son is serving in the US Army.

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: Because of my Dad, Retired Firefighter City of Boston, with the following assignments: Engine 51(Brighton), Ladder 25(West Roxbury), Aide to District 10(West Roxbury/Roslindale), Engine 55(West Roxbury-HydePark), Ladder 15(Back Bay), Tower Company(Downtown), Rescue 1(Downtown). He served the City of Boston for 32 years, and he enjoyed every minute of it. He's a good father and a good friend.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Never Forget: The Chicago 21, Philadelphia 13, Brockton 13, Vendome 9, Worcester 6, FDNY 343, Charleston 9

At 1:54am on May 26, 2009, Barbara Leach said…: Was born in Somerville and lived in Cambridge before headed out of New England only to end up back there in Keene, New Hampshire before moving to Illinois..I miss Boston. I would love to come out there and ride with you guys sometime..perfect excuse to come back home..be safe...Barb

At 10:27am on December 12, 2008, Denise Co 29 said…: Happy Birthday. Have a good day

At 12:45pm on August 14, 2008, Joseph C. Johnson Jr. said…: Hello Herman how are ya?

At 10:55pm on June 16, 2008, David Furtado said…: Hi Brian,

I say your Somerville, I may be shooting my firefighter series in your neck of the woods later this year. Check it out and let me know what you think. My wife's parents are from Somerville and now live in Needham.

www.thebattalion.tv

Stay safe...

David

At 4:27pm on April 28, 2008, Glen Biddiscombe said…: Brian,
I was an aux. firefighter in Somerviile back in the 70's. Worked with guys that have moved on to the regular department like Beckwith, Kelleher, Salvi, Gibson, Swanton, Bazylinski and others. Always enjoyed my time there. I am currently a Lt. with a small town combination department in R.I. and am a full time fire dispatcher and fire academy instructor here in R.I. I listen to the audio of Somerville all the time. Keep up the good work!

At 8:27pm on February 15, 2008, Da Chief - Jim O'Neill said…: Gee,

I didn't realize CAFD was still in existence in 2002. Are they still in service or have they gone by the way like so many other Volunteer Groups in Greater Boston? I know all of the Brester brothers. I worked with George and Steve doinf some private work with them years ago and I worked with Richie at Boston EMS. Stay safe Brother.

At 11:28pm on November 30, 2007, Mick Mayers said…: Come on and hang out with the truckies. We're looking for people that like to break stuff- come join us on the Truckie Nation at:

http://www.firefighternation.com/groups/canceltheengine

Bring friends and tools.