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Firefighter seriously injured at Watertown fire

By adamg on Fri, 03/17/2017 - 11:01am

UPDATE: The firefighter, Joseph Toscano, has died.

Watertown firefighters are at 29 Merrifield Ave. for what is now a two-alarm fire. One firefighter has been seriously injured, John Duffill reports.

Neighborhoods: 
Watertown
Topics: 
Fire


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By bostnkid on Fri, 03/17/2017 - 12:10pm.

wbz news is reporting that a firefighter collapsed and CPR was performed.

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By mg on Fri, 03/17/2017 - 2:00pm.

:(

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By anon on Fri, 03/17/2017 - 2:45pm.

Photos: Watertown firefighter dies battling two-alarm fire

http://watertown.wickedlocal.com/photogallery/WL/20170317/NEWS/317009989...

A Fireman's Prayer...
When I am called to duty, God
Wherever Flames may rage,
Give me strength to save some life
Whatever Be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late,
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert and
Hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
And give the best in me,
To guard my every neighbor
And protect their property.
And if according to your will
I should lose my life,
Please bless with your protecting hand
My children and my wife.
-Author Unknown

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By adamg on Fri, 03/17/2017 - 10:12pm.

Our family is devastated by the loss we suffered today as our loving husband and father was taken from us suddenly while responding to a fire. Joe took immense pride and joy in being a husband to Maureen, his wife of 25 years, and Dad to Alyssa, Patrick, Mary Cate, William and Michael. You can see Joe’s warmth, kindness, curiosity for life and love of the outdoors reflected in his five extraordinary children. Family was at the center of Joe’s life and defined him. Along with being an exceptional husband, father, brother, uncle, son-in-law and friend to many, Joe loved being a Watertown Firefighter.

Joe was a master craftsman. He built the home he shared with his family with his own hands. A gourmet chef, Joe was known for his pizzas and his special mussels dish and was the unofficial Watertown Fire Station chef. Joe always made time for you -- regardless of what he was doing. He was a man of great integrity and honor. Joe’s work ethic, generosity and kindness touched everyone he knew. He was a dedicated and energetic volunteer at Incarnation Camp of Connecticut, which he attended as a child and worked at as an adult for nearly four decades.

This is an unthinkable loss for our family. Joe’s loving spirit will be with us forever.

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