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Crime & Safety

Firefighters Salute Fallen Firefighter

It was 60 years ago today that firefighter Ralph Owens died in the line of duty.

Members of the Swampscott Fire Department paid tribute to firefighter Ralph Owens who died in the line of duty at Swampscott Fire E-2 Station on April 29, 1953, 60 years ago today. 

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