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35th Annual Firefighter of the Year Awards Recognize 139 Local Heroes
Graduates of Class #325 Represent 18 Massachusetts Fire Departments
Cause Remains Under Investigation
Graduates of Call/Volunteer Class #115 Represent 11 Communities
Graduates of Call/Volunteer Class #114 Represent 16 Communities
Fire Began Accidentally in Living Room
$2 Million Available to Help Fire Departments Reach Schoolkids and Older Adults
Elevated Fire Weather Continues; No Relief Expected in Days Ahead
Caution Urged as High Outdoor Fire Risk Continues Today
No Smoke Alarms Found at Scene
Stoughton Firefighters Rescued Older Adult, Pet Dog on Oct. 24
Skin Cancers are the Second Most Common Type Among Firefighters
Change Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries Twice a Year, Replace Alarms if Outdated
Common Causes Include Power Equipment, Fireplace Ashes, and Heating/Cooking
One Adult Deceased; Exact Cause Not Yet Determined
