Canteen Unit Responds to Fourth-Alarm Fire and Hazmat Incident in Bourne

Photo by Special Signal Fire Association / Providence CanteenCanteen 1 responding under rainy nighttime conditions while en route to the fourth-alarm fire and hazmat incident in Bourne, Massachusetts.

Photo by Special Signal Fire Association / Providence CanteenHeavy fire conditions visible in the distance as multiple emergency units operate at the scene on State Road.

Photo by Special Signal Fire Association / Providence CanteenFire apparatus lined along the roadway during extended operations at the fourth-alarm and Tier 1 hazmat response.
January 10, 2026 — The Special Signal Fire Association / Providence Canteen responded during the evening hours to a major emergency in Bourne, Massachusetts, after being dispatched at approximately 6:45 p.m. to a fourth-alarm fire combined with a Tier 1 hazardous materials incident at 150 State Road. Canteen 1 was deployed to support firefighters and emergency personnel operating for extended periods under challenging nighttime and weather conditions. The canteen crew provided critical rehabilitation services, including food, beverages, and relief support, as multiple fire and mutual aid companies worked to control the incident. Their response ensured that first responders remained hydrated, nourished, and capable of continuing operations safely during the large-scale emergency.