Mashpee Ambulance Assists at Multi-Alarm Fire in Bourne

Photo by Mashpee Fire DepartmentEmergency vehicles line rain-soaked streets as crews operate at a multi-alarm fire Saturday night.

Photo by Mashpee Fire DepartmentMashpee Ambulance 2 staged on scene, assisting Bourne Fire during extended fireground operations.

Photo by Mashpee Fire DepartmentA ladder truck operates against heavy smoke and fire conditions during the multi-alarm incident.
January 10, 2026 — Mashpee Fire Department crews provided mutual aid Saturday night as Mashpee Ambulance 2 responded across town lines to assist Bourne Fire at a multi-alarm fire.
Despite heavy rain and challenging nighttime conditions, the ambulance crew staged and remained available to support operations at the large-scale incident, ensuring continued EMS coverage during the extended response. The mutual aid response highlights the strong regional cooperation among Cape Cod fire and emergency services when major incidents occur.
Department officials praised the teamwork displayed during the incident, noting that multi-alarm fires rely heavily on neighboring departments to maintain fire and medical coverage while crews are committed for hours at a time.