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Captain John Wilson Named Next Fire Chief

Updated On: May 02, 2012 (10:00:00)

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.

Retired Fire Lieutenant Teddy Setterlund Passes

Updated On: Mar 10, 2012 (08:33:00)
Fire Lt. Theodore (Teddy) SETTERLUND, Retired Of Wendell MA, formerly of Lexington, March 7, 2012. Loving father of Tracy A. Battite and her husband Mark of Lexington, Lisa M. Haarstick and her husband Tom of Chelmsford and Karen J. Sovie and her husband Bob of Chelmsford. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and his dear partner Carol Mountain of Wendell. Brother of William Setterlund of ME. At Ted's request, services and interment will be private. Late Veterran U.S. Air Force. Late retired Lieutenant, Town of Lexington Fire Department. Arrangements under the direction of the Douglass Funeral Home, LEXINGTON. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-180
Roll Over Bedford at Harrington

Updated On: Oct 26, 2011 (19:09:00)

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

Firefighters and Residents Attend Remembrance Ceremony at LFD

Updated On: Sep 12, 2011 (20:11:00)

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.

Report of 3rd Alarm - 29 Fern St

Updated On: Feb 13, 2011 (09:25:00)
Lexington Firefighters received a call from a mail carrier reporting home on fire at 29 Fern Street at 11:04 a.m.  Lexington E-2, first due, arrived minutes later to heavy smoke showing from the second floor of a large 2-1/2 story wood frame colonial.  The mail carrier had removed the sole occupant, a 96-year old male, from the home prior the firefighters arriving Read More...
Over 200 Attend September 11th and LFD Memorial Ceremony

Updated On: Oct 16, 2010 (16:42:00)
Over 200 active and retired members of the Lexington Fire Deparment, their families, residents and honored guest including; State Senator Ken Donnelly (retired Lt. Lex Fire Dept), State Representative Jay Kaufman, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Hank Manz joined on a beautiful morning to dedicate the Lexington Fire Department Memorial Read More...
Lexington Firefighters Appeal OEMS Complaint

Updated On: Aug 08, 2010 (11:17:00)
The Commissioner of Public Health signed legal documents containing untrue statements when the Department brought charges against six Lexington fire fighters, according to the Lexington Fire Fighters’ Union, IAFF Local 1491. The Union today called on the Department of Public Health to rescind its actions against the fire fighters, and to conduct a full and fair investigation Read More...
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