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06/04/2026
City of Boston
In Remembrance

This mission was special. The Boston Sparks A-10 Team was honored to provide logistics and support to the grieving members of Local 718 and the Boston Fire Department for the services to honor their brother and our friend FF Robert “BK” Kilduff, Jr. who was tragically lost in the line of duty serving the city he loved. From the on-scene support at the fire, to the dignified transfer, to the days lining up to the wake and funeral services we wanted to be there to provide comfort and support to honor BK, his family and the Boston Fire Department family.
It takes a team to stand up and be strong for others during this difficult time and we want to thank our partners who stepped up to provide assistance to us, from the mutual aid rehab team from Rehab 5 and Mansfield EMA, who covered our response area to allow us to concentrate on the memorial services, the great teams from Providence Canteen, The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Mary Lou’s Coffee, Dunkin Donuts and Big Fish Marketing Collaborative who provided boots on the ground for the bus staging area, to the teams at McDonalds and Market Basket who prepared breakfast sandwiches and pastries, to the folks at BJ’s Wholesale, Costco, Polar Beverage and Stop and Shop who supplied us with pallets of water, the contributions were innumerable and so appreciated.
The Boston Sparks A-10 team was called upon over the past four weeks to provide our services to five wake and funeral memorials, MSP Trooper Kevin Trainor, Quincy FF Neil Leonard, Braintree Lt. Paul Smyth, BEMS Superintendent in Chief John Gill, and Boston FF Robert “BK” Kilduff, Jr.. The amount of funerals in this short period of time was unprecedented for us, the solemness overwhelming, but the work had to be done and the team stood up and performed our duties flawlessly to provide some comfort for the department members and the families of these great men who serviced public safety with distinction and dedication.
The team of A-10 volunteers is second to none and we will always “Serve those who serve us”.

06/03/2026
City of Quincy
Box 3-2126

At approximately 05:30 hrs., Quincy Fire struck their Box 2126 for a reported structure fire located at 21 Harrison Street , in the Quincy Point Section of the City.

First due companies had heavy fire showing from the rear of the large 2 1/2 story, multi family building. .
A 2nd alarm was transmitted, followed by by a 3rd.

A10 responded on the 2nd Alarm

Items served/ deployed:
Prechilled Gatorade
Prechilled Water
Cold/wet towels
Decontamination wipes
Snacks
Bagels
Coffee
40lbs Ice
Misting Fan
Rehab Seating
Tent for shade

7 occupants were displaced and unfortunately 3 pets perished.

A10 returned at 11:30 hrs.
Pics courtesy A10 and Bob Stella

05/31/2026
06/01/2026

City of Boston
Special Thanks

While all A10 Rehab Units were participating in the Wake/ Funeral Detail for Boston Fire Fighter Robert BK Kilduff of Rescue 2, Our Rehab Partners,Rehab 5 and Mansfield Emergency Management Rehab 84 , provided coverage for the City of Boston and the Cities and Towns of Metro Fire.

On Sunday, Rehab 5 responded to the Town of Weymouth for their 2nd Alarm Fire located at 253 Middle Street.

Items served:
Pre-chilled Water
Pre-chilled Gatorade
Cold/ wet towels

Thank you again for your support and friendship.

05/29/2026
City of Somerville
Box2-5136

At approximately 13:30 hrs. Somerville Fire Alarm was receiving calls for a reported structure located at 375 Canal Street, Assembly Row.

Fire was on the roof deck (cooking area)of the 6 story Condominium.

A 2nd alarm was transmitted shortly thereafter.

A10 responded to the fire.
Items served:
Pre-chilled Gatorade
Pre-chilled Water
Decontamination Wipes
Cold/ wet Towels
Snacks
A very thoughtful bystander donated Powerade and Pizza

Pics courtesy of Somerville Fire and A10

05/29/2026
City of Boston
Boston EMS

The Boston Sparks Association, Inc. extends our deepest condolences to the members of Boston EMS and the Gill Family on the passing of Superintendent-in Chief John Gill.

May he rest in peace.

05/28/2026
Town of Brookline
Box 3-147

At approximately 10 am this morning, Brookline Fire struck their Box 147, for a reported structure fire located at 213 Boylston Street.

Fire was in a 3 story mixed use building.
Fire erupted when an air tank from the Business of East Coast Divers exploded.

Fire extended to all floors. The fire went to 3 alarms.

A10 and A11 responded to the fire.

Items served:
Pre-chilled Gatorade
Pre-chilled Water
Cold/ wet towels
Frozen Hydration Pops
Snacks
Mary Lou’s Coffee

Units returned at 14:00 hrs.

05/23/2026
City of Boston
Box 3-1826
LODD
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Robert T. Kilduff who tragically killed in the line of duty tonight at a 3 alarm fire on Treadway Road. May he rest in peace and always be remembered.

05/19/2026
City of Woburn
Box 2-4536

At approximately 15:45 hours, Woburn Fire Alarm struck their Box 4536, for a reported structure fire located at 15 Olympia Drive for
the Extra Space Self Storage.
A 2nd alarm was transmitted shortly thereafter.

A10 responded on the 2nd alarm but was delayed due to extremely heavy traffic.

Items served/ deployed:

Pre-chilled Canned Gatorade ( fire ground favorite)
Pre-chilled Water
Cold/ wet towels
Snacks
Rehab seating

A10 returned at 19:00 hrs.

05/18/2026
Town of Weston
Box 2-43

At approximately 22:00 hrs. A11 responded to the Town of Weston for their 2nd Alarm fire located
at 375 Highland Street.

Items served:
Pre-chilled Gatorade
Pre-chilled Water
Cold/wet towels

A11 returned at 00:30 hrs.