“On August 23, 1989, Fire Chief Allan Whitcomb suffered a fatal heart attack while on duty. Chief Whitcomb was preparing for the annual Fireman’s Clambake when he became ill. Despite the efforts of his fellow firefighters and resuscitative measures, he passed away at the hospital. Chief Whitcomb joined the Freetown Fire Department in 1958 and …
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