Fair 79°
Tag:

Massachusetts National Guard

Business
Massachusetts National Guard Member Loses Arm From On-Duty Injury Massachusetts National Guard Member Loses Arm From On-Duty Injury
Massachusetts National Guard Member Loses Arm From On-Duty Injury Donations are pouring in for a member of the Massachusetts National Guard who recently suffered from a life-changing injury.  Reda Said had to have his arm fully amputated after a work-related accident, a GoFundMe organized on his behalf said. An immigrant from Morocco who moved to Malden, Said wanted to join the National Guard ever since he was five years old.   "His longtime dream was to become a police officer which is why he joined the Army National Guard at 17 years old," his girlfriend Sofia said on the campaign page. "This fall, he was getting ready to start …

SHARE

by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Mass National Guard Helping Contain Month-Long Briarwood Fire In Rockport Mass National Guard Helping Contain Month-Long Briarwood Fire In Rockport
Mass National Guard Helping Contain Month-Long Briarwood Fire In Rockport Members of the Massachusetts National Guard have been called in to help contain a brush fire that has been burning for a month on the North Shore.  The 30 members will combat the Briarwood Fire that has scorched nearly 19 acres in Rockport, NBC Boston reports. Governor Charlie Baker made the announcement on Thursday, Aug. 18. “Their wildfire suppression training, skilled expertise, and regular collaboration with the Department of Conservation and Recreation equip them to strengthen the containment line and meaningfully contribute to Rockport’s ongoing fire mitigation efforts,” Baker said i…

SHARE

by David Cifarelli