Late autumn had been a slow stretch for the men working under Mike McNamee, the gray-haired forty-nine-year-old chief of Group II, North End District, Worcester Fire Department. They had spent ...

The Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor reflects a larger mission about what it means to be brave in the face of danger, as the award is named after Worcester, MA, Fire Department District Chief (Ret.) ...

On the 10th anniversary of the tragic 1999 Worcester Cold Storage Fire, retired Battalion Chief Mike McNamee discussed the tragic incident. You can learn more about the Worcester Cold Storage Fire ...

said it has renamed its Heroism Award in honor of retired Worcester District Fire Chief Michael O. McNamee. District Chief McNamee, who made the decision to end search operations for firefighters ...

Two St. Paul firefighters have been recognized nationally with an award of valor. Firefighters Jacob Ryks and Mason Conlin ...

Retirement did nothing to ease the pain in Mike McNamee’s heart yesterday, or lessen the sadness in his voice. “I was Jon’s boss,” Worcester’s former deputy fire chief said, his pride ...

WORCESTER – Although he said he's thoroughly enjoying retirement after he left the department in 2009, retired District Fire Chief Michael O. McNamee said that there isn't a day that goes by ...

WORCESTER -- As he watched the World Trade Center collapse on television, Mike ... for this city and its fire department are as tangible as they are emotional. McNamee, a district chief, has ...

District Chief Mike McNamee made a tough call: He ordered everyone out. But when it was all over, the fire had claimed six of Worcester's bravest. For more information about the Worcester Fire ...

(AP) — As he watched television coverage of the World Trade Center collapse, Mike McNamee’s mind jumped ... Since the warehouse fire, Worcester has worked hard to prevent any similar losses.

Fire Audio will be available later today. Alex talks with writer Sean Flynn and Worcester Fire Chief Mike McNamee about the December 1999 fire at a warehouse in Worcester, MA which killed 6 firemen.

Thomas Spencer and Timothy Jackson. Below: Worcester's District Fire Chief Mike McNamee says his department shares the grief of New York City firefighters who lost comrades in the terrorist attack ...