Needham Firefighters - Local 1706

Recently Firefighter/Paramedic Chris Fawcett was selected to participate at the Counterterrorism Operations Support (CTOS) Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training resident course at the Nevada National Security Site in partnership with FEMA. The training was conducted at the WMD Incident Exercise Site, also known as the T-1 Site, a truly unique environment where four nuclear devices were detonated between 1952 and 1957. Today, the site still contains residual radiological conditions, radioactive debris, and sealed sources used to create realistic training scenarios, offering an unmatched setting for hands-on learning in radiological and nuclear preparedness. Opportunities like this help ensure our members remain well trained, mission-ready, and prepared to serve our community.

Way to go Chris! This is an incredible opportunity and we are incredibly lucky to have Chris bring back information to our department.

Monday, our members joined thousands of firefighters and first responders in honoring fallen firefighter Bob Kilduff. The sheer number of people who came together in support was overwhelming and deeply moving.

Moments like these remind us that while we may serve in different communities, we are one family. Our thoughts remain with the firefighter’s loved ones, friends, and department during this difficult time.

Photo credit to Dave Stewart!

Land of the free, because of the brave. Local 1706 extends our deepest gratitude to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Today, members of the Needham Fire Department attended the town’s Memorial Day services to stand alongside our community in honoring those who gave their lives in service to our nation. One message that resonated deeply with us today was that Memorial Day is not about politics or division, it is about remembrance. It is about honoring the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy today.

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women from Needham who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting others will never be forgotten.

Among them was Needham firefighter Frank W. Scotton, who served his community before serving his country. Pvt. Scotton worked as a fireman for the Town of Needham prior to enlisting at Fort Devens on April 25, 1944. He was killed in action on December 29, 1944, during World War II. His sacrifice stands as a lasting reminder of the extraordinary courage displayed by members of both the military and fire service.

Today, we honor all of Needham’s fallen brave:

Revolutionary War
John Bacon
Nathaniel Chamberlain
Amos Mills
Elisha Mills
Jonathan Parker

Civil War
Peter Avignon
Louise Badloe
Moses H. Bullard
James E. Cameron
Joseph Freeman
Ezra N. Fuller
Henry Fuller
William Fuller
David K. Hall
Robert Hardie
Willard Hunting
Cornelius Kennedy
William H. Kingsbury
Samuel F. Richards
Charles R. Severance
Elbridge Stevens
Patrick Walsh
Albert A. Woods
Samuel G. Wright

Philippine-American War
William J. Hall

World War I
Raymond H. Blades
John F. Booth
Robert Burrows
Paul E. Libby
Guiseppe Michele
Ralph J. Patrick
Francis W. Whitney
Francis Yates

World War II
Wallace R. Baker
Frederick I. Barlow Jr.
David Borelli
Harold L. Burr Jr.
Robert B. Carter
Donald A. Chiappisi
Joseph E. Clavelle
Robert C. Collamore
John W. Cook
Ronald T. Cutler
Robert E. Dandrow
James F. Davis Jr.
F. Ernest Deacon
Charles W. Dennis Jr.
Gardner W. Fay
Robert E. Green
Charles C. Harris
Walter M. Hasenfus
Roy E. Hjelm
Gordon W. Hulse
Charles E. Johnson
Louis A. Kershaw
Edward F. Kirmayer
Arthur W. Littlehale Jr.
Lawrence G. Lott
Frederick S. MacDonald
Lawrence J. Mahoney
William M. Mumford
Leonard Murphy
Thomas J. Murphy Jr.
John S. Parker Sr.
John S. Parker Jr.
Robert C. Pelton
Charles R. Perry
Peter C. Powers
Frederick K. Queen
Douglas H. Rawstron
Bernard J. Rothwell
Nicholas A. Ruggiero
John L. Scott
Richard S. Scott
Frank W. Scotton
Richard H. Seabury
Charles M. Stata
Donald H. Thomas
Angelo M. Vellucci
Chester W. Yurick
Sigmund P. Yurick

Korean War
Joseph F. Concannon
John A. Coulton
Philip C. Farnham
Frank Karelewicz
Roger W. Sherman Jr.
Robert E. Tisdale

Vietnam War
Robert L. Bouchet
Michael W. Downey
John D. Duncan
Jeffrey S. Dyer
Thomas B. Flood
James H. Heppler
James F. Hiltz
Anthony Passarello
Alan J. Perrault
Henry R. Stoddard Jr.

We also remember Captain Joseph R. Fandrey, a United States Marine Corps helicopter pilot from Needham who was killed on May 10, 1996. Captain Fandrey was the brother of Needham Fire Lieutenant Fandrey, and his legacy remains deeply connected to the Needham Fire Department family.

May we never forget those who gave their lives for our freedom.

Thank you for stopping by!

Briarwood stopped by the Needham Fire Station with some goodies as a small thank you! We’re so grateful for everything they do to keep the community safe each and every day.

To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://briarwoodrehab.com/

Today we recognize the women who keep our department and community running every day!
On this International Women’s Day we’re proud to highlight the women serving the Needham Fire Department in many different roles.

🚒 Firefighter/Medic Alexa Tierney
🚒 Firefighter/Medic Elise Gedansky

📞Dispatch Diane McCarthy

📋 Fire Business Manager Anne-Marie Condon
📋 Fire Administrative Assistant Nicole Lucas
🛡️ Emergency Manager Kristin Scoble

🚒 Recruit Firefighter/EMT Adrienne Timmerman

From emergency response to administration and emergency management, these women play a vital role in protecting and supporting our community every day.

Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and service.