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• Patient in Cardiac Arrest Given a Chance for Survival

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. 

• 3rd Alarm fire Box 3-23 49 Webster Av

  12/29/2021

  Firefighters fought a fire in a 3 story residence at 49 Webster Av on the morning of December 29, 2021.

• Holiday Greetings 2021

  12/23/2021

  The Cambridge Fire Department sends our Holiday wishes for a Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, & a Happy & Healthy New Year to all!

• Vaccination to homebound residents

  12/20/2021

  Cambridge Public Health Department and Cambridge Fire collaborated to bring Covid boosters and flu vaccine to homebound residents.

• Candle Safety

  12/13/2021

  Make everyday Candle Safety Day! Always be cautious when using candles. - Keep candles away from combustibles. - Never leave candles unattended. - Battery operated candles are always a better option!

• Toys for Tots - 2021

  12/10/2021

  Thank you for a very successful Toys for Tots drive this year.

• Christmas Holiday Tree fire safety

  12/6/2021

  Keep your Christmas Holiday tree fire safe

• Cambridge Fire Department Partners with US Marine Corps Reserve on annual Toys for Tots Drive

  11/18/2021

  Join with Cambridge Firefighters & United States Marine Corps Reserve in our 2021 Toys for Tots drive.

• Saw Training

  11/17/2021

  Cambridge Firefighters are participating in "hands-on" power saw training in various tactical situations.

• Important Fire Safety Tips for Thanksgiving

  11/16/2021

  Did you know that more fires occur on Thanksgiving Day than on any other day of the year? And most of these Thanksgiving fires start as kitchen fires.

• Firefighters review Advancing and Handling of Hose Lines in practical scenarios

  11/8/2021

  Cambridge Firefighters review and practice advancing and handling of hose lines in hands-on fire scenario evolutions.

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