Interim Fire Chief Keith Hoyle annouced on May 1, 2012, Lexington Town Manager has named Captain John Wlison to be the next Fire Chief of the Lexington Fire Department effective May 23, 2012.  Captain Wilson is a 27-year member of the Lexington Fire Department and has risen through the ranks to achieve command of the Lexington Fire Department. Chief Wilson, born and brought up in Lexington, also resides in town and brings forth tradition and a new look towards the future of the department.  Our congratulations to John and his family on this promotion.

D-Group firefighters from Engine 2, Engine 3,and Medic 3 worked to free an elderly female trapped inside her car. She was the sole occupant of her car when it rolled over following an accident at the intersection of Bedford St. and Harrington Rd. on Tuesday afternnon

The Lexington Firefighters Memorial was surrounded by flags, firefighters and honor guards as a September 11th Remembrance ceremony was held on the 10th anniversary.  Keynote speaker Ken Donnelly was present and was joined at the podium by Lt. Bob Cunha, President L1491 and Interim Fire Chief Keith Hoyle and Police Chief Mark Corr.  Nearly 3/4 of the departments firefighters both on and off duty remembered those lost during September 11th especially the firefighters, police officers and EMS workers.  FDNY Special Signal 5-5-5-5 was tapped out on the ceremonial bell, as the flag was raised then lowered to half staff and the fife and drum band of the Lexington Minuteman performed the National Anthem.  Residents and passersby filled the front of the station as all paused in a moment of silence, as Arlington Firefighter Chuck Carnell played "Amazing Grace."  Firefighter Mark Simonds, who organized the event, thanked all who helped out in planning and participating in the ceremony.  The Lexington Fire Department Honor Guard chose this date to debut their new uniforms.  See the photo gallery to see photos taken by Ned Bolle.