Mendon Fire Fighters IAFF Local 4936

🚒🖤 We Will Never Forget 🖤🚒

Today, we pause to honor the memory of the Worcester 6 — six brave firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on December 3, 1999, during the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse fire. Their courage, dedication, and selfless commitment to protecting others will forever remain a part of our fire service brotherhood and sisterhood.

Lieutenant Thomas Spencer
Lieutenant Timothy Jackson
Lieutenant James Lyons
Firefighter Paul Brotherton
Firefighter Jeremiah Lucey
Firefighter Joseph McGuirk

These firefighters entered the burning building searching for individuals believed to be trapped inside — a testament to the true purpose and heart of our profession: to risk our lives for the lives of others.

The devastating loss of the Worcester 6 forever changed the fire service, leading to improved training, communication, accountability systems, and national fire safety standards. Their sacrifice continues to guide departments across the country, including ours here in Ashland.

A memorial now stands at the Franklin Street Fire Station, built on the site of the fire, ensuring their memory endures for generations.

Today and every day, we remember them.
We honor their bravery. We stand with their families.
We will never forget. 🖤🚒🙏

Looking for area Fire Depts to send a truck to the parade. Please RSVP by Dec 1.

Another Horribles Parade in the books. While it was a quicker than usual event, we were able to get the parade kicked off, prizes handed out and hot dogs/ice cream eaten before the storm rolled in.

Thank you to those who donated to our event. Muffin House Cafe in Mendon, Southwick's Zoo, More than a Zoo, Altitude Trampoline Park - Franklin, Pinz Entertainment, Worcester Red Sox,Worcester Railers HC, Providence Bruins, Worcester Bravehearts, and George's Surf 'N Turf.

And finally, a huge Thank you to Mendon Brothers of the Brush for cooking the hot dogs and arranging the ice cream truck; Town of Mendon, MA Select board members and town HR director Jenn, for being excellent judges; Mendon Police Department for assisting with traffic; And last but not least Mendon Fire Department on-call members and Chief Bangma for helping out with setup/cleaning up and of course for supporting this great community event!

Who’s ready for the Horribles Parade?!? Two weeks away! Great prizes, so get those costumes ready! Hot dogs and ice cream truck for afterwards!
Hope to see you all there!