MEADOWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES THE RETIREMENT OF LT. Leo Hurme

Leo Hurme, Lieutenant of the Rescue Division at MCAFD retired August 31, 2009. Lt Hurme served MCAFD for 20 years as a firefighter, instructor, and a Lieutenant.Leo served 65 years in the fire service. 30 years in the EMS, 45 years in Princeton, Ma , 18 years as chief. He served 5 years in Lancaster, Ma after retiring as chief of Princeton, Ma. When asked what was the latest invention when he started FF. He related the fog nozzle concept of the Rockwood nozzle. Meadowood wishes Leo a very happy retirement.