This image was taken in Worcester (MA) for the line of duty death of Worcester EMS Paramedic John Lynch who contracted HEP-C when he was bit by a heroin addict that he was rendering aid to in 1984.

Even after the life altering event John started teaching medical classes and was able to teach thousands and thousands of EMTs and Paramedics.

The ladder trucks were provided by Auburn (MA) Fire Rescue and Oxford Fire Departments.

– Fire News photo by Paul Shea