Tuesday, March 30
At 8:03 p.m. Engines 2 and 4 responded to a two-car crash on Route 2 westbound. The ambulance took one person to a hospital, while the firefighters provided safety at the scene.
Sunday, April 4
At 10:30 p.m. a caller reported a medical emergency in a car on Route 2 westbound. The ambulance squad responded, but the person refused transport to a hospital. Firefighters also went to the scene to provide safety at the stopped vehicle.
Monday, April 5
At 8:02 a.m. a fire alarm went off at Dunkin’ on Ayer Road. Engine 2 and the tower truck responded, and firefighters found smoke from a malfunctioning oven had set off the alarm. They ventilated the building and reset the alarm. At 2:46 p.m. a 911 caller reported a car fire on Route 2 westbound. When Engine 4 arrived at the scene, firefighters found a two-car collision but no fire. Nor was anyone injured. Firefighters kept the scene safe and cleaned up the oil from the crash. At 7:15 p.m. a fire alarm went off at an Ohlin Lane home, but the resident called to say the problem was burned food. The fire officer on duty went to the home and confirmed no further action was needed..
The fire log is written by a Harvard Press reporter based on information gleaned from daily dispatch logs and interviews with fire department staff.