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Retired Hopkinton Fire Chief / EMT Ken Clark

A look into the development and utilization of radio communications equipment utilized during fireground operations.

Retired Fire Chief / Paramedic Gary Daugherty Sr

A chat with former Hopkinton Fire Chief and stories of leaving a New Jersey fire department to live and work in Hopkinton, as well as the vision to upgrade the Hopkinton Emergency Medical System from Basic Life Support to Advanced Life Support.

Berlin MA Lieutenant / EMT John Paulino

Discussions on the challenges of small community Fire and EMS operations, including limited on-duty personnel, training requirements associated with a lack of municipal water systems, and the utilization of per-diem personnel to meet the Fire and EMS demands.

Retired Hopkinton Firefighter / EMT Francis Clark

A look into the local, regional, and statewide establishment of the Technical Rescue Team, pertaining to high and low angle rope rescue, structural collapse, trench collapse, and cold and warm water rescue operations.

Ashland Fire Department Deputy Chief Lynn Moraghan

A discussion on the challenges and successes of a female Irish immigrant’s entry into the fire service and her rise through the ranks.