Newton is a suburb located immediately to the west of Boston,
Massachusetts. Newton is primarily a residential community with
approximately 80,000 residents, although it has significant commercial and
business areas and a relatively small industrial area. The community
includes some very affluent areas, as well as a mixture of other residential
neighborhoods. The main campus of Boston College and several smaller
educational institutions are also located in Newton.
The Newton Fire Department has 199 career personnel, operating
seven engine companies and three truck companies, with an Assistant Chief
on duty at all times. All of the companies operate with four member crews
during the winter months; however, the engine companies often operate
with three crew members in the warmer months.
The Newton Fire Department is headed by Chief Joseph S. Daniele
and includes its own Fire Prevention Bureau and Communications Center.
Newton takes an active part in MetroFire, the mutual aid system that
covers Boston and 35 surrounding jurisdictions. The Newton Fire
Communications Center serves as the primary mutual aid coordinating
center for the MetroFire system. Newton also participates in the regional
hazardous materials team with several of the other MetroFire jurisdictions.
The Boston Fire Department operates an additional hazmat team to serve
the central city, and the two teams provide backup for each other.
Emergency medical service in Newton is provided by a private
ambulance company, under the direction of the Police Department.
Advanced life support ambulances are stationed at two fire stations but are
dispatched by the Police Department. The Fire Department does not
routinely respond to EMS calls, unless they involve rescue or extrication.
The ambulance company serves several communities in the area and has
units deployed at several additional locations around Newton.
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