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Retiring North Attleboro firefighter reflects on 29 years as calls shift toward medical response
Summary
A North Attleboro firefighter retiring after 29 years said today was his last shift and described a career shift from fire suppression to emergency medical calls, noting the department now handles about 5,700 runs annually and faces pressures on training time.
A North Attleboro firefighter retiring after 29 years reflected on a changing role for the department, saying today was his last shift and describing a steady rise in emergency medical calls that now dominate his unit’s workload.
The retiree said he treasures the memories from a long career that included mentorship from retired colleagues who attended his tribute. "29 years went really, really quick," he said, adding that the job was "definitely the taste of best job…
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