The City of Newton kept Cataldo EMS busy last weekend with a few large scale events that showcased the seamlessness of the emergency system set up in the City.

On Friday, February 18th 2011, an electrical fire forced nearly 500 elderly residents to evacuate their homes. To reduce risk of further issues electricity was shut off to the Towers of Chestnut Hill on Hammond Pond Parkway which caused elevators to be temporarily out of order. Safe evacuation of elderly residents was a trying task as Cataldo's EMTs and Paramedics were required to carry some residents down nearly 16 flights of stairs in stair chairs. Cataldo Ambulance Service transported three residents to Newton-Wellesley Hospital with non-life threatening incidents. To see this scene in action please follow the photo link to thebostonchannel.com as rescue crews were filmed by WCVB-TV.

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February 21st, Monday morning tested emergency personnel again in the City of Newton as a fatal blaze broke out on Waverly Ave. Over 50 firefighters were called to battle the flames and numerous back up ambulances as well as rehab trailers were sent from Cataldo Ambulance. Cataldo representatives were prepared to take action as the multi level dwelling began to collapse.

The emergency response system worked together well throughout both of these major events. Newton Fire Department played an instrumental role in providing excellent man power for the evacuation and response in containing the Waverly Ave house fire. Combined efforts of first responders truly showcased the excellent resources utilized within the City of Newton.