Fire Service Honors the Worcester 6 on Anniversary of Cold Storage Tragedy
Photo by Burlington Vermont Fire DepartmentMemorial tribute honoring the six firefighters who perished in the Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse fire, Dec. 3, 1999.
Photo by Burlington Vermont Fire DepartmentArchival image of the Worcester Cold Storage Warehouse fire, where the Worcester 6 made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
On Dec. 3, departments across Vermont and the region paused to remember the six Worcester firefighters who lost their lives during the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse fire in 1999. Burlington Fire Department joined in honoring the fallen members, reflecting on their bravery, sacrifice, and the lasting lessons the tragedy has left on the fire service nationwide. The Worcester 6 remain a solemn reminder of the risks firefighters face and the brotherhood that binds the fire service together.
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