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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4/21/2017
Begins May 1st.
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4/11/2017
Offices Closed for Holiday
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3/6/2017
Gerard Mahoney was named Acting Fire Chief of Cambridge Fire Department effective March 5, following the retirement of Fire Chief Gerald Reardon, who was with the City for nearly 40 years.
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1/27/2017
National Burn Awareness Week: February 5-11, 2017
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1/24/2017
Update on ten-alarm fire
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1/18/2017
Governor Baker issues warning about thing ice
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1/6/2017
Offices Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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