Fire Department Releases August Report

The Wakefield Fire Department had a busy August, responding to 347 emergency incidents, including 47 box alarms and 300 still alarms.

The department responded to two requests for mutual aid during August, both to Stoneham, according to Fire Chief Michael Sullivan. It received mutual aid three times during August, twice from Stoneham and once from Melrose.

A crew from Engine 2 led by Lieutenant Robert Taggart assisted the Stoneham Fire Department at a 2-alarm structure fire at 61 Main Street during the afternoon of August 4.

Lieutenant Brian Purcell and a crew from Engine 2 covered Stoneham Fire Headquarters during an extensive brush fire in that community during the afternoon of August 10.

Wakefield firefighters under the command of Captain Paul Pronco responded to a reported dryer fire at 61 Spring Street during the morning of August 14. Firefighters arrived to find a heavy smoke condition in the home. The fire was quickly contained to the dryer and the occupants were able to remain in the home.

August was also very dry, leading to a number of issues with brush fires, according to Sullivan.

You can read the full report here. >>>