The Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. fire on December 3rd, 1999, changed families, the Worcester Fire Department, and the broader firefighting community, as 6 brave firefighters lost their lives in the line of duty that night. The impact of this tragedy extended far beyond the city of Worcester. Fire departments across the country studied the lessons learned from the incident, recognizing the need for new training standards, improved communication protocols, and a stronger commitment to

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Today marks the 20th anniversary of the December 3, 1999, Worcester cold storage fire that killed six firefighters in Worcester, Massachusetts. In a new video, NFPA's Matthew Foley discusses how that fire not only impacted his own personal life and career, but also the nation's fire service as a whole. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4k-apEiz1M& | National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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