During a significant gas leak at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Bourne on May 28, Wareham Fire Department personnel helped one another out.

Assistant Chief Haskell and Engine 3, together with a callback crew, arrived to help with the situation, according to officials. Firefighters monitored the atmosphere on Patriot State, the academy's training ship, and a cruise ship that was docked at the maritime facility while they were on the scene to make sure there were no dangerous gas levels on board.

For about three and a half hours, Engine 3 and Assistant Chief Haskell stayed on the scene to assist responding agencies in managing the incident safely. According to department heads, the response demonstrated the value of specialist monitoring skills and regional mutual aid in hazardous materials incidents.