Mutual Aid

The Waltham Auxiliary Fire Department Lighting Plant and Air Supply Unit responds to multiple alarm fires in other communities upon request of the Metrofire mutual aid fire district. Because many communities do not have Waltham's lighting or the air supply capacity, these units may be requested to larger incidents when additional lights or breathing air is needed. The Lighting Plant has also supported other towns during major power failures. The Auxiliary units have responded to incidents in many of the surrounding communities and as far away as Lowell and Worcester.