Meet Marlborough's Newest Firefighters
Marlborough's newest firefighters are native to the city and two follow in the footsteps of family members.
Marlborough's latest additions to the fire department were all born in the city and have dreamed of being firefighters since they were young. "We are all excited. It's something we've all been looking forward to for a number of years," said Omar Atocha-Torres, one of the new firefighters. "We feel honored and blesed to be working for the city." Atocha-Torres graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy in June of last year. He is presently assigned to Shift 4. Michael Burnell is a Massachusetts licensed EMT, who graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy in September. He is presently assigned to Shift 4. John DeGiacomo graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy in June. He is presently assigned to Shift 2. Both Atocha-Torres and …
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