Franklin Street Fire Station

Dedication Ceremony

November 19, 2008

On November 19, 2008, a Dedication Ceremony was held for the opening of the new Franklin Fire Station in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Franklin Street Fire Station is located on the site of the former Cold Storage Warehouse.

In December of 1999, six of Worcester’s bravest firefighters lost their lives fighting a fire at the Warehouse. The station was built to honor these brave men:

Paul A. Brotherton

Timothy P. Jackson

Jeremiah M. Lucey

James F. Lyons, III

Joseph T. McGuirk

Thomas E. Spencer

Following the Presentation of Colors, the following individuals spoke to the attendees:

Fire Chief Gerald A. Dio, Master of Ceremonies

Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray

City Manager Michael V. O’Brien

Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes

Senator Edward M. Augustus, Jr.

Representative Vincent A. Pedone

City Councilor Philip P. Palmieri

Firefighter Frank Raffa, President Local 1009

Upon conclusion of the presentations, family members of the fallen fire fighters participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Advanced Fire Systems Inc., wishes to express its deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the fire fighters and to congratulate the state and local officials for their efforts in making the Franklin Street Fire Station a reality.

For more information, see the articles below:

• http://www.telegram.com/article/20081120/NEWS/811200775/1116

• www.fallenbrothers.com/community/showthread.php?t=5667

• www.telegram.com/static/fire

• www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face9947.html