Rife with a collage of memories—both good and bad—James Sheridan will soon celebrate four years as the fire chief of Natick. “I have lived in Natick my entire life, with the exception of the three years I spent in the Army," Sheridan said. “I chose to become a firefighter because I have always received great satisfaction from helping others. It is my opinion that this is the greatest job in the world.” Although not always easy, Sheridan said he is proud of the work he does. “I don’t believe I have a single most memorable moment to date,” Sheridan said, “but rather a collage of moments that …
The Natick Fire Department responded to a brush fire on Wild Meadow Lane Tuesday afternoon shortly before 4 p.m. The fire stretched across three acres of land, threatening nearby homes on both Wild Meadow and Morgan Drive, according to Fire Chief James Sheridan. As of 5 p.m. the fire is now extinguished and crews are working to wet the area. There was no property damage and no injuries.
The Natick Fire Department responded to a brush fire that broke out off Route 9 near Oak Street shortly after 3 p.m. Monday. The fire temporarily shut down the right lane of traffic on the westbound side of Route 9. Fire Chief James Sheridan said the cause of the fire has not been determined, but the unseasonably warm weather and a dry winter could have contributed. Numerous brush fires have been reported in towns across the state in recent days. Sheridan said a loud explosion was reported before the fire began, possibly from an aerosol can.
A fire broke out at the site of a demolished building on Chrysler Road off Speen Street Monday. The fire, which occurred around 11:30 a.m. Monday, may have been caused by an excavator hitting debris, causing a spark that lit the insulation and rubber roofing. Read the full story about the Chrysler Road fire.
Hazmat teams responded to Elm Bank Reservation in Wellesley to repair a chlorine leak. The reservation treats Natick's public water. The leak has been repaired and is not a hazard to the public or the water supply, said fire chief James Sheridan. According to Sheridan, two Department of Pubic Works employees were exposed to the chlorine release around 10:30 a.m. and notified the Natick Fire Department. The workers were wearing the appropriate protective equipment and were not affected by the chlorine. Sheridan said that the 150-pound cylinder leaked when being changed over. Hazmat was able to…
Natick firefighters rescued six ducklings from behind 34 N. Main St. Saturday night.
A brush fire on Coolidge Hill Thursday afternoon burned five acres of land and brought down several large trees, according to fire chief James Sheridan. Sheridan said it took 20 firefighters three hours to completely put out the blaze that threatened nearby homes. The district 14 fire wardens wild land firefighting crew assisted in removing the brush and crews worked to remove any dangerous timber, according to the chief.
If you were driving through Natick Center Monday afternoon, wondering what a firefighter was doing climbing the truck's ladder to the top of Spirit Bear yoga studio, here is your answer. No, the building was not on fire, but a dangerous piece of ice and snow hung from the side of the building. The Natick Fire Department removed snow and ice that accumulated on a building at 16 Main Street. Skip to 2:10 to see the ice fall. Video courtesy of Natick resident John Newis.
The Natick Fire Department added "advanced airways" to their training this week, thanks to access to a new high-tech training equipment, including a mannequin that breathes, has a pulse and whose tongue can even swell to simulate an anaphylactic reaction. Throughout the week, emergency personnel learned to perform advanced techniques with the help of Pro EMS technician Sean Murphy to help a patient breathe if he were to receive a traumatic injury to the throat or jaw. Training officer and paramedic Capt. Eugene Rothman said that the methods were to be used only as a last resort if …
A fire ripped through a home at 109 Oak Street this morning, sending an 80-year-old woman to the hospital. An off-duty Wayland firefighter noticed the house ablaze while passing by around 9:15 and alerted the Natick Fire Department, said Fire Chief James Sheridan, who responded to the scene. Sheridan said they are not yet certain what started the fire, but it is believed to have been caused by an electrical short. From the street, fire damage can be seen around the front, side and back of the upstairs. The resident of the home was able to escape on her own and was being cared for by neighbors…
The garage roof at a home at 3 Webster St. caved in around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to Deputy Fire Chief Mike Slattery. The heavy snow was too much for the flat roof of the one story garage to handle, causing the masonry walls to crack. No injuries were reported, but a vehicle parked in the garage was damaged, said Slattery, who advised residents not to get on the roof and shovel the snow. For now, it's just too icy.
