Firefighter Killed in Worcester, MA, Fire

Worcester, MA, Firefighter Jon D. Davies, a 17-year veteran, was killed and his partner was serious injured while they were searching for a victim in a three-alarm fire in a three-story wood residential building at 49 Arlington Street on Wednesday, 7 December.

Media reports:

Worcester Telegram & Gazette: Fire marshal: 'Intensive' probe into killer blaze (8 DEC 11)

Worcester Mag: 49 Arlington Street fire (8 DEC 11)

Boston Globe: Worcester residents fearful of wave of fires in neighborhood where firefighter died (8 DEC 11)

NECN: Firefighter killed battling 3-alarm fire in Worcester, Mass. (8 DEC 11)

Worcester Telegram & Gazette: Heartache for a hero (9 DEC 11)

Worcester Telegram & Gazette: Firefighters were partners, always ready to take charge (9 DEC 11)

Worcester Telegram & Gazette: Scanner audio captures intense exchanges at scene (9 DEC 11)

Boston Globe: Burned Worcester house cited for code violations (9 DEC 11)

NECN: Details surrounding Worcester fire emerges (9 DEC 11)

Worcester Telegram & Gazette: UMass paramedics play a critical role (10 DEC 11)

Worcester Telegram & Gazette: Injured firefighter released from hospital (10 DEC 11)

Worcester Telegram & Gazette: SLIDESHOW: Fatal fire investigation continues

YouTube: UNCUT: Aerials Of Worcester Fire Scene (from Newscenter 5)

Background information:

Worcester Fire Department

Worcester Firefighters Local 1009

City of Worcester

Wikipedia: Worcester, Massachusetts

Google Map: 49 Arlington Street, Worcester, MA