At about 230 pm, on September 1st, the Firefighters of the East Cambridge Fire House were notified of an unconscious male across the street from their fire house. Firefighters immediately responded and finding the person in cardiac arrest, called for more resources. CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation) was started without delay and several difibrillator shocks were delivered. ALS (advanced life support) care was immediately iinitiated and continued while on route to the medical facility. The patient's pulse and breathing were restored prior to arrival at the hospital.
Due to the quick response and team effort of the members of Engine 3, Ladder 2, and Rescue 1 from the East Cambridge fire house, the patient was given a chance for survival.
Please see General Order #26, series of 2023 attached below.
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12/27/2017
New Year's Day
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12/21/2017
East Cambridge station becoming 5th ALS unit
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12/18/2017
Friday, December 22, 2017
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12/1/2017
Application deadline is February 2, 2018
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11/22/2017
Receive Citation for Meritorious Conduct
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11/20/2017
Thanksgiving
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11/20/2017
All fire stations accepting toys until December 14th.
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11/7/2017
Veterans Day
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11/2/2017
Some extinguishers may become clogged, fail to discharge, and/or pose an impact hazard
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10/24/2017
Cambridge Fire Prevention Permits have now gone online
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