Last alarm: Lawrence “Lonnie” Finn
The Woburn Firefighters Local 971 sadly announce the passing of retired Lieutenant Lawrence “Lonnie” Finn. Lonnie served the City from 12/17/1971-03/31/2008 when he retired as a Lieutenant from Ladder 1. Lonnie was a Vietnam Veteran and one of the first EMTs for the Woburn Fire Department. Lonnie’s service to his country and city will never be forgotten. Please keep Lonnie and his family in your thoughts. Fly high, Lieutenant, we have the watch now.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 22nd at 10 a.m., in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn. Interment in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to calling hours Wednesday evening, May 21st, 4–7 p. m. , at Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, Woburn. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Lonnie’s memory to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation or St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801
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A few weeks ago, members of the Woburn Fire Department laced up their skates and hit the ice for the annual Metro Fire Hockey Tournament! This weekend-long event brings together fire departments from across the region for some friendly (but competitive!) hockey action.
Woburn has always been a proud hockey city, and our department is no exception—we’ve got no shortage of talent when it comes to the rink. It was a great time for camaraderie, competition, and community.
Check out some shots of our team in action during the tournament! Thanks to everyone who came out to support—and to all the departments who participated!
Photographer 📸 @therealcoreysullivan
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Meet the Newest Addition to Our Fleet!
We’re proud to introduce our new Brush Truck, now officially in service! Designed for tough terrain and tight spaces, this specialized vehicle allows us to respond more effectively to incidents in wooded areas and locations where our larger engines can’t reach.
Built for all four seasons, this truck will enhance our ability to protect the city of Woburn and our surrounding communities year-round.
Huge thanks to everyone involved in getting this truck ready and operational—great job by the entire team!
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A Heartfelt Thank You to James (Jimmy) Greelish
Today, we honor and thank Jimmy for his nearly 50 years of dedicated service as an Auxiliary Firefighter. From his time with the Wakefield Auxiliary in the 1970s to leading the Woburn Auxiliary from 2009 until its disbandment, his commitment has been unwavering.
For the last 15 years, Jimmy served as the last member of the Woburn Auxiliary, reporting directly to the Fire Chief, and played an integral role in the department’s work. His dedication to the community and his fellow firefighters has been an inspiration to us all.
Thank you, Jimmy, for your incredible service, your leadership, and your friendship. The fire service is stronger because of you. Stay safe, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter. We’ll see you on the other side of the yellow tape.
With deepest gratitude,
The Woburn Fire Department
Here’s a few more photos from the Mt. Pleasant St fire on 3/2. Thank you to @781phot0graphy for the photos
Earlier today, Woburn firefighters responded swiftly to a structure fire and immediately transmitted a second alarm on arrival. Thanks to the quick and coordinated efforts of our brave first responders. Woburn, Reading, Stoneham, Winchester, Burlington, and Medford worked together to knock down the fire. We thank our mutual aid departments in the efforts. #Woburn #WoburnFireDepartment #WoburnFireDept #WoburnFire #FirstResponders #CommunitySafety #Firefighters” @the_pffm @iaffofficial @cityofwoburn photos from this post were taken by @billylatsphotos
2/20/25 At approx 9:45am Woburn Fire struck box 931 for the report of a rollover on 93 North in the area of the Clover Leaf. E2, E4, T1, SH6, C3 and R1 responded. Upon arrival crews found multiple vehicles with heavy damage and two patients entrapped in their cars. Firefighters from Stoneham and Medford as well as Mass State Police, Armstrong Ambulance and Action Ambulance were also working on scene. Four patients in total were transported to a nearby trauma center. Woburn Fire Group 2 was on duty.
Congratulations to Our Newest Firefighters!
We are proud to announce that five dedicated individuals have successfully graduated from the Mass Fire Academy and are now officially on probationary status with our department!
Over the next few weeks, they’ll be putting their newly acquired knowledge to the test as they learn the ropes of the Woburn Fire Department. From mastering the ins and outs of ambulance operations to understanding dispatch, engine, and tower company procedures—there’s a lot to absorb, but we have no doubt they’ll rise to the challenge.
As they embark on this exciting journey, we want to wish them all the best in their careers. We’re thrilled to have them join our team and can’t wait to see the amazing things they’ll achieve. Welcome aboard, and here’s to a future filled with growth, learning, and service!
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